West Fraser Timber (NYSE:WFG) Co. Ltd. is a diversified wood products company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1955, the firm has grown into one of North America’s leading producers of lumber, wood panels, pulp and paper products. West Fraser operates a network of over 50 mills and facilities, encompassing sawmills, pulp mills, paper mills and engineered wood plants, which collectively support a broad array of building and manufacturing applications.
The company’s core product portfolio includes dimensional lumber, plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and medium-density fibreboard (MDF), alongside market pulp and specialty papers. West Fraser’s integrated model allows efficient flow of raw materials from forest management to final processing, enhancing operational flexibility and product quality. Its facilities are equipped to serve homebuilders, industrial customers and retail distributors with tailored wood solutions.
West Fraser’s operations span key forestry regions across Canada and the southern United States, with distribution channels extending to markets in Asia-Pacific and Europe. The company maintains sustainable forest management practices, holding third-party certifications such as FSC® and SFI® for its timberlands. By combining local harvesting with global logistics, West Fraser meets demand for responsible sourcing and innovative building materials on multiple continents.
Led by an experienced executive team, West Fraser places strong emphasis on safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement. The company continually invests in technology and process improvements to reduce its environmental footprint and enhance value creation. As a long‐standing player in the forestry sector, West Fraser remains committed to delivering high‐quality products while advancing sustainable practices across its forest operations.
