immigrated to Canada with their families from their native Austria as war loomed over Europe. In 1938, they opened a modest veneer plant on the banks of the Fraser River in Vancouver, which employed 28 people making products for marine and aviation applications, including lead edges for the wings of the famous World War II Mosquito Bomber.

From these modest beginnings grew one of the largest and most respected forest products manufacturers in the world. Today Canfor employs more than 5,000 people, making products that are sold literally around the globe. In every corner of the world, you will find Canfor products made by the many dedicated men and women in this organization.

True to our roots, Canfor continues to grow with an entrepreneurial and pioneering spirit. Today, Canfor is leading groundbreaking market development initiatives in burgeoning economies around the world. We’re transforming our business with a focus on global markets and the needs of world’s population for sustainable, renewable resources.

At the same time, they are maintaining our focus on quality and customer satisfaction that we’ve built our company and our reputation on.