VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 08/16/11 — West Fraser (TSX: WFT) today announced that it has completed the sale of its deep sea wharf and related assets to Rio Tinto Alcan. The wharf formed part of West Fraser-s linerboard and kraft paper mill located in Kitimat, B.C. which was closed in January of 2010.
West Fraser is an integrated wood products company producing lumber, wood chips, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp and newsprint. The Company has operations in western Canada and the southern United States.
West Fraser shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: „WFT“.
Contacts: West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. Larry Hughes Vice-President, Finance and CFO (604) 895-2700
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. Rodger Hutchinson Vice-President, Corporate Controller (604) 895-2700 (604) 681-6061 (FAX)
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