Four people wearing safety gear and helmets walk through a grassy area with tall trees in the background.

About Us

We Are West Fraser

West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of renewable wood building products, with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Quick Facts
Our Operations
50+

facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe

~10,000

employees

32

lumber mills

15

OSB mills

9

engineered wood mills

2

pulp & paper mills

Our History

Black and white photograph of a lumber mill with a sign reading "Planing Mills Ltd." A vintage car is parked in front of the building. The background shows additional mill structures and machinery.
Aerial view of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. site in Williams Lake, 1957, showing lumber stacks, industrial structures, and surrounding trees, with vehicles and buildings visible.
A vintage truck drives on a muddy, rugged forest road surrounded by tall trees.
A man stands on the wooden porch of a building, one foot resting on a chainsaw. A sign on the wall behind him displays safety and operational information for "Sawmill No. 1.
Three men in work attire cheerfully hold their hard hats above their heads at a construction site with scaffolding and building structures in the background.
Three people in outdoor clothing and hard hats are planting trees in a forested area. The person on the left holds a small shovel.
An industrial facility with multiple buildings and large machinery emits smoke from stacks. The surrounding area includes cars and trees, with mountains visible in the background.
Aerial view of a docked ship at a large waterfront industrial facility labeled "EUROCAN," surrounded by mountains and forests.
A man stands in an open field with colorful autumn trees in the background, wearing a green sweater and dark pants, hands in pockets, and smiling at the camera.
Newspaper excerpt discusses West Fraser Timber Co.'s $40 million public underwriting, analyst recommendation for MacMillan Bloedel Ltd., and BCFC analyst's earnings forecasts for 1986, 1985, and 1987.
A large industrial building is situated in a clearing surrounded by a forest with trees bearing autumn foliage. Steam or smoke rises from parts of the building’s structures under a clear sky.
Aerial view of a winding turquoise river flowing through a lush green valley, surrounded by forested mountains.
A large tanker truck is parked in front of an industrial building with a tall smokestack emitting white smoke.
An elderly man in a red plaid shirt holds a plate with food, smiling at an outdoor gathering. Four people sit on a bench in the background, with trees and a building visible.
A sparsely wooded forest with tall pine trees and dense, lush green undergrowth is shown. A dirt path runs through the trees on the left side of the image under a cloudy sky.
A Revy Home & Garden store exterior with cars parked in the lot and several people walking towards the entrance on a sunny day.
Aerial view of a large industrial plant with smoke rising from chimneys, surrounded by a vast landscape of hills and roads.
Sign for "West Fraser New Boston Mill" stands in a grassy field with trees and industrial buildings in the background.
Front page of a newsletter titled "Chip Chatter" featuring articles about welcoming Manning Forest Products and celebrating West Fraser's 60th anniversary.
Aerial view of a large industrial lumber facility with multiple buildings, stacks of wooden logs, and visible machinery. Smoke is emitting from one section of the plant. Surrounding area includes roads and vegetation.
Person in a purple shirt planting trees, carrying young pine saplings in a blue and white bag, against a backdrop of green hills and clear sky.
Aerial view of an industrial plant with red-roofed buildings surrounded by fields and forests under a cloudy sky.
Group of construction workers in hard hats and safety gear standing together in front of stacked lumber, posing for a group photo.
An image of people working in a forest is overlaid with photographs of various individuals, forming the shape of a house.
Aerial view of a lumber yard featuring stacks of wooden planks, multiple buildings, and nearby roads and industrial areas in the background.
Elderly man smiling outdoors with trees in background. Large text: "2024." Green design element on the right side.
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Three construction workers wearing helmets and reflective vests stand outdoors near stacks of wooden boards.
Construction worker in safety gear inspecting wooden framing on a building site.
Producing Renewable Products

From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally-recognized forest certifications.

Three workers in safety gear, including helmets and vests, walk near stacked lumber at an outdoor worksite.
Values Driving Performance

From our humble roots to today, our values have always served as a compass for our business. We continue to build our legacy of operational excellence, responsibility and solid financial performance, driven by our commitment to care for people, communities and forests.

Worker in sawmill
Focusing on What Matters

We are guided by our commitment to environmental responsibility, from the forest floor to each of our mills, to the renewable wood products we make.

A dense forest with a variety of pine trees extends across rolling hills under a clear blue sky.
Upholding Corporate Values

West Fraser's leadership team is building a legacy of financial performance, operational excellence and sustainability, driven by our long-held values and business strategy. 

Our executive team is responsible for the day-to-day management of the business and our Board of Directors provides governance for how we deliver on our mission.

Corporate Governance
Ensuring Ethics, Compliance & Performance

Our governance practices are designed to ensure transparency, accountability and ethical conduct throughout our organization. 

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