West Fraser Timber Co. Celebrates 40 Years on TSX by Opening the Market
West Fraser Timber Co. Celebrates 40 Years on TSX by Opening the Market
Toronto, Ontario — May 21, 2026 — West Fraser Timber Co. marked a major corporate milestone as its executive team joined the Toronto Stock Exchange to open the market in celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary as a TSX-listed issuer.
Chris Virostek, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of West Fraser Timber Co., joined Omar Khafagy, Head of Client Success at the Toronto Stock Exchange, for the market-opening ceremony. The event highlighted West Fraser’s long-standing presence in Canada’s public markets and its growth as a major global wood products company.
A Milestone for West Fraser Timber Co.
West Fraser Timber Co., trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol WFG, has spent four decades as a publicly listed company. This 40-year listing anniversary reflects the company’s continued role in the forestry, building materials, and wood products sectors.
The market-opening ceremony served as a symbolic recognition of West Fraser’s development from a Canadian timber business into a diversified international producer. Over the years, the company has expanded its operations, product portfolio, and market reach while maintaining a focus on responsible forestry and sustainable production practices.
Company Operations and Global Reach
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Its operations cover a wide range of products used in residential construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, paper, and tissue production.
The company produces lumber, engineered wood products such as OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard, as well as northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips, and other residual products.
Commitment to Sustainable Forest Practices
A key part of West Fraser’s business identity is its promotion of sustainable forest practices. In an industry closely connected to natural resources, sustainability plays an important role in long-term business performance, environmental responsibility, and stakeholder trust.
By emphasizing responsible forestry and efficient production, West Fraser continues to support the demand for wood-based materials while working to reduce waste and promote better use of forest resources.
Importance of the TSX Listing
Being listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange for 40 years is a significant achievement. For West Fraser, the listing has provided access to capital markets, greater investor visibility, and a platform for long-term corporate growth.
The TSX market-opening event also underlined the relationship between public companies and Canada’s financial markets. For investors, customers, employees, and industry partners, the anniversary represents both stability and continued confidence in the company’s future direction.
Looking Ahead
As global demand for housing, renovation materials, and engineered wood products continues to evolve, West Fraser remains positioned as an important supplier in the wood products industry. Its broad geographic footprint and diverse product mix give the company flexibility across multiple markets.
The 40th anniversary celebration at the Toronto Stock Exchange was more than a ceremonial event. It recognized West Fraser’s history, its contribution to the forest products sector, and its ongoing role in supporting construction, manufacturing, and sustainable resource use worldwide.
About West Fraser Timber Co.
West Fraser Timber Co. is a global wood products company with operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. The company manufactures lumber, engineered wood products, pulp, paper, wood chips, and residual products used in construction, remodeling, industrial applications, and paper-related markets.
Media Contact:
Anil Aggarwala
Director, Treasury and Investor Relations
West Fraser Timber Co.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-245-9718