Canfor Corporation is a Canada-based integrated forest products company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company’s primary business activities include the manufacturing and distribution of softwood lumber, oriented strand board (OSB), and other wood products used in residential and commercial construction. In addition to its core lumber operations, Canfor produces northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp, specialty papers and biofuels through its pulp and paper facilities, providing a vertically integrated offering for customers across multiple end markets.
Canfor operates an extensive network of manufacturing facilities, including lumber mills in British Columbia and Alberta, as well as in the U.S. South. Its OSB plants serve both North American and export markets, while its pulp and paper assets are located primarily in British Columbia and in select U.S. locations. By integrating log procurement, primary manufacturing and downstream processing, the company aims to optimize production efficiencies and capture greater value across the forest products value chain.
The company distributes its products to customers throughout North America, Asia and Europe, serving homebuilders, industrial users and retail customers. Canfor’s global sales organization works closely with distributors and end users to tailor product specifications for specific applications, from structural framing and engineered wood components to high‐purity pulp for specialty paper grades. The company also maintains certification under leading sustainability and forestry stewardship programs, reflecting its focus on meeting customer requirements for responsibly sourced materials.
Canfor is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Don Kayne, who has overseen the company’s strategic growth since 2006. Under his leadership, the company has pursued capacity expansions, technological upgrades and targeted acquisitions to strengthen its market position and enhance operational resilience. Canfor continues to invest in modernization and environmental stewardship, aligning its long-term strategy with evolving regulatory standards and customer expectations in the global forest products industry.
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