VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 7, 2021 /CNW/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG)
announced today the following management changes:
- Sean McLaren, currently the
Company's President, Solid Wood, will become the Company's Chief
Operating Officer,
- Kevin Burke, currently the
Company's Vice-President, North American Engineered Wood Products
and Renewable Energy, will become the Company's Senior
Vice-President, Wood Products,
- Keith Carter, currently the
Company's Vice-President, Western Canada Operations, will become
the Company's Senior Vice-President, Western Canada, and
- Alan McMeekin, currently the
Company's Vice-President, European Engineered Wood Products, will
become the Company's Senior Vice-President, Europe.
"These changes further strengthen our management capacity and
prepare us for continued success. I am delighted that each of
these senior leaders has agreed to take on additional
responsibilities within the Company," said Ray Ferris, President and Chief Executive
Officer.
About West Fraser
West Fraser is a diversified wood
products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United
States, the United Kingdom,
and Europe. From responsibly
sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company
produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood,
and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals,
and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home
construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications,
papers, tissue, and box materials.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains
forward-looking information or forward-looking statements
(collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of
applicable securities laws, including those relating to changes in
the Company's management. Any such forward-looking statements
are based on information currently available to us and are based on
assumptions and analyses made by us considering our experience and
our perception of historical trends and current conditions.
Readers should also refer to the risk factors set forth in
the Company's annual information form and management's discussion
and analysis for the year ended December 31,
2020, each dated February 11,
2021, available at SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and EDGAR
(www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml). There can be no assurance that the
plans, intentions, or expectations upon which forward-looking
statements are based will be realized. Actual results may
differ, and the difference may be material and adverse to the
Company and its shareholders.
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SOURCE West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.