West Fraser

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a prominent wood products company based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 1955. Originally starting as a small sawmill in Quesnel, British Columbia, it has grown to become one of the largest producers of softwood lumber and wood products globally, employing over 11,000 people and generating nearly $9.7 billion in annual revenue. The company specializes in manufacturing, marketing, and distributing a wide variety of wood products, including lumber, engineered wood products like laminated veneer lumber and oriented strand board, as well as pulp and paper products. West Fraser also produces treated wood products and bioproducts such as bioenergy and biomaterials. Its diverse customer base includes retail chains, contractors, wholesalers, and industrial clients across North America, the UK, and Europe. West Fraser is committed to sustainable forestry and environmental stewardship, ensuring responsible access to timber resources. The company is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and has expanded its offerings through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Norbord Inc. in 2021.