Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY) (NYSE: WY) is one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands and a leading producer of forest products. Founded in 1900 by Frederick Weyerhaeuser, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and has built its business around sustainable forestry, wood products manufacturing, cellulose fibers and real estate development. Over more than a century of operations, Weyerhaeuser has integrated timberland management with downstream processing to serve a range of industrial and consumer markets.
The company’s core segments include Timberlands, Wood Products, Cellulose Fibers and Real Estate. In its Timberlands division, Weyerhaeuser manages approximately 11 million acres of forests across the United States and Canada, employing sustainable harvest practices, reforestation and ecosystem conservation. Its Wood Products segment manufactures a broad array of building materials, including structural lumber, engineered wood products such as laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and oriented strand board (OSB), plywood and mass timber. The Cellulose Fibers business produces fluff pulp, market pulp and specialty cellulose fibers for tissue, hygiene and industrial applications, while the Real Estate division develops residential lots and sells surplus property.
Weyerhaeuser’s operations are concentrated in the contiguous United States and parts of Canada, with timberlands spanning the Pacific Northwest, the U.S. South and British Columbia. Its distribution network serves home centers, building supply dealers, industrial users and global pulp and paper producers. The company emphasizes certified forestry practices through third-party programs and invests in research to enhance wood product performance, carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Devin W. Stockfish, who took on the role in mid-2021, Weyerhaeuser continues to focus on operational excellence, innovation in engineered wood solutions and sustainable land stewardship. The company’s long-standing heritage, combined with ongoing investments in technology and environmental management, positions it to meet evolving demands in construction, packaging and fiber-based products.
