One of the strategies was a decision to close three operations and reduce throughput at the Sabie sawmill in order to re-align current market conditions with the processing capabilities of York's sawmilling operations. This however resulted in significant retrenchments. York's overhead cost structure was also scrutinised and reduced. The reduction included an average reduction in salaries of 10%, mainly for senior managers, and the remaining wage staff received an 8% increase and to date York has not experienced any strike actions.