He said the company remains cautious amid uncertainty surrounding the softwood lumber trade dispute and is focused on further strengthening its balance sheet. Shipments exceeded production during the quarter, helping Interfor reduce inventories despite continued logistics challenges in some markets. Balance Sheet, Capital Spending and DivestituresImproved earnings, working-capital management and lower capital spending contributed to a stronger financial position in the quarter. About Interfor (TSE:IFP)Interfor is a forest products company with operations in Canada and the United States. The Company has annual lumber production capacity of approximately 4.4 billion board feet and offers a diverse line of lumber products to customers around the world.