West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has finalized its acquisition of Spray Lake Sawmills, following completion of Canadian regulatory reviews and satisfaction of customary conditions.
"Building on our operating footprint in Alberta, we see Spray Lake Sawmills as an ideal fit with our lumber and treated wood business. We are excited to welcome the experienced and dedicated team to the West Fraser family and working with the local community," said Ray Ferris, president and CEO West Fraser.
Spray Lake Sawmills produces treated wood products, dimensional lumber and a variety of innovative wood residuals and biproducts. It has an annual lumber capacity of 155 million board feet and holds two Forest Management Agreements granted by the Government of Alberta with a total Annual Allowable Cut of approximately 500,000 m3.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. The Company produces lumber, engineered wood products, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy.
For more information about West Fraser, visit www.westfraser.com.
