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Jewett-Cameron Expands Operational Efficiency Efforts
NORTH PLAINS, Ore., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. (Nasdaq: JCTC), a company committed to innovative products that enrich outdoor spaces, today announced continued progress in its operational efficiency efforts through a combination of organizational changes, process improvement initiatives, and global sourcing expansion. Management has acted decisively to reduce its staffing, integrate automation tools where possible, and further advance its multi-sourcin
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