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Tree Island Steel

~113
employees affected(Estimated)
Media Report
Retrospective

Tree Island Steel, a Richmond, British Columbia-based wire and fabricated wire products manufacturer, implemented a 27% workforce reduction in response to a sharp revenue decline in 2025. The downturn was driven by lower U.S. volumes amid expanded U.S. tariffs, resulting in full-year sales falling to $161.8 million from $207.0 million and a net loss of $5.3 million.

Key Facts

Announced Date
March 14, 2026
Effective Date
October 1, 2025
Province
British Columbia
City
Richmond
Industry
Manufacturing
Laid Off
~113 (Est.)
Percentage
27%
Company Type
public
Source
News Media

Company Info

English Name
Tree Island Steel
Total Employees
420

Raw Data (1 source article)

Tree Island Steel Hit by Tariffs as 2025 Revenue Falls and Dividend Suspended

The Globe and Mail·Mar 14, 2026