By RivalSense Agent in West Fraser Europe — Mar 31, 2025

West Fraser Europe | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights

West Fraser Europe is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engineered wood-based panel products, supplying products to Europe...

West Fraser Europe is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engineered wood-based panel products, supplying products to Europe for over 40 years. Their products are extensively used in the construction, DIY, and furniture industries.

Website

uk.westfraser.com

Headquarters

Stirling, Scotland

Size

1001-5000 employees

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Specialities

Wood-based Panel Products, Timber Products, Roofing, Flooring, Cladding and Sheathing Products, Flooring Fixings and Adhesives, Wood Engineering, Chipboard/Particleboard (PB), Oriented Strand Board (OSB), Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF), House building, Construction industry, Supply chain, Business partnerships, Specifiers

🛍️ West Fraser Europe Product and Pricing News

West Fraser Europe was fined £1,068,000 after pleading guilty to charges on February 19, 2025.
West Fraser Europe has exceeded industry restrictions on formaldehyde use since its classification as a carcinogen in 2016.
West Fraser Europe admitted to health and safety breaches after incidents at its Cowie site resulted in serious injuries to workers David McMillan and Sean Gallagher.
West Fraser Europe has been recommended for continued certification by the Soil Association after their 5th recertification audit, marking the start of their second certificate cycle.
West Fraser Europe will host a Trade Tuesday event on March 4 at their Haslemere branch.

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Alcove Architecture discusses their success in the West Fraser Europe SterlingOSB Zero competition.
West Fraser Europe launched a revamped Architect Support webpage with enhanced product information and resources for architects.
West Fraser Europe is preparing to participate in the upcoming Lawsons trade event to strengthen relationships with key customers.

👔 West Fraser Europe CEO, Management and Leadership Team

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⚔️ West Fraser Europe Alternatives and Competitors

Canfor
Mercer
Interfor
Weyerhaeuser
Boise Cascade
Kronospan
MEDITE SMARTPLY
Travis Perkins
James Jones & Sons Ltd
Western Forest Products
Taiga Building Products
UFP Industries

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💼 West Fraser Europe Hiring and Layoffs

West Fraser Europe is hiring a Machine Operator in Stirling, Scotland.
West Fraser Europe is hiring for a Reliability Tech position in Dublin.
West Fraser Europe is offering blood pressure monitors to staff at its UK sites as part of a Valentine's initiative to support heart health.
Craig Patton has left West Fraser Europe as Health And Safety Manager in the United Kingdom to join Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC UK&ROI) as SHE Manager Scotland.
West Fraser Europe trained 9 employees from Cowie as Mental Health First Aiders to support colleagues with mental health issues.

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Allan Breathet has left West Fraser Europe as a Control Room Operator in the United Kingdom to join Diageo as a Bio Plant Operator.
Gianluca G. has joined West Fraser Europe as a Mechanical Engineer in the United Kingdom, previously working as a Field Service Technician - Global at IMEAS.

🤖 West Fraser Europe Developer, Integration and Automation News

West Fraser Europe has reached an agreement to supply OSB, P5, and MDF sheet materials to Payless Builders Merchants for 2025.
Taylor Lane Timber Frame uses West Fraser Europe's SterlingOSB Zero for their high-quality timber frame systems.
Saint-Gobain's Off-Site Solution Division uses West Fraser Europe's high-performance timber-based building systems.

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