Canfor has completed the acquisition of PinkWood Ltd.

Canfor completes acquisition of PinkWood Ltd.: strengthening its position in the engineered wood segment

    Canadian timber giant Canfor Corporation has announced the completion of the acquisition of PinkWood Ltd., the largest manufacturer of I-beams in Western Canada. The deal, which was announced on June 9, 2026, closed on July 3. The acquisition expands Canfor's production capacity for high-value-added products and strengthens its position in the North American engineered wood market.

Key parameters:

• - PinkWood specializes in the production of I-beams (I-joists), a key element of frame housing construction.
• - Capacity: 46 million linear feet per year.
• - Staff: 120 employees.
• - Status: PinkWood will retain its name and will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Canfor.
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Strategic importance

    Susan Yurkovich, President and CEO of Canfor, commented on the deal.:

"We are pleased to welcome PinkWood, its management and employees to the Canfor family. This acquisition is a strategically right step for both companies and contributes to the further growth of Canfor's value-added production capacity."

Strategic benefits:

1. - Strengthening the engineered wood segment: I—beams are a high-value-added product in stable demand in the frame housing industry in North America.
2. - Systemic growth in the U.S. market: Canfor is one of the largest lumber suppliers in the United States. The acquisition of PinkWood adds opportunities for processing wood into finished building structures for the American market.
3. - Additional processing: The deal creates an additional channel for processing lumber, especially pine and spruce products, into engineered wood with higher margins.
4. - Synergies in Alberta: PinkWood is located in Calgary, complementing Canfor's existing operations in Alberta and British Columbia, creating logistical and operational synergies.
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Key transaction indicators:

Context: engineered wood as a strategic direction

    The segment of engineered wood (I-beams, LVL, CLT, glued beams) is growing faster than traditional sawmilling. The main drivers:

• - The growth of frame housing construction in the USA and Canada.
• - Demand for eco-friendly building materials (wood competes with concrete and steel).
• - High marginality compared to raw lumber (the marginality of engineered wood is 2-3 times higher).

    Canfor consistently invests in this segment. The PinkWood acquisition continues its growth strategy through M&A (mergers and acquisitions).

Importance for the global market

1. - Acquisitions in the North American forestry sector continue: Canfor follows the consolidation trend typical of the US and Canadian forestry industries. Major players are absorbing niche manufacturers to expand their product range and conquer new segments.
2. - Growth in the supply of engineered wood: The new capacities added by PinkWood will increase competition in the I-beam segment, where players such as Weyerhaeuser, Boise Cascade and LP Building Solutions operate.
3. - Export potential: Production in Canada can increase supplies to the United States and other countries, as certified engineered wood is in growing demand in Asia (Japan, South Korea).
4. - An example for other companies: The Canfor-PinkWood deal shows that in conditions of instability of the raw materials market, investments in high-margin deep-processing products are becoming a priority survival strategy for the timber industry giants.
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About Canfor

Canfor Corporation is a global leader in the production of low—carbon wood and paper products, including lumber, engineered wood structures, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. The headquarters is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company has more than 50 enterprises in Canada, the USA and Europe and owns 77% of the shares of Vida AB— Sweden's largest private sawmill company. Canfor shares are traded on the TSX under the CFP ticker.

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