West Fraser Closes U.S., Canadian Mills
Originally Published by: Woodworking Network — November 6, 2025
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West Fraser's 100 Mile House mill is a historical part of the company's legacy, having been a significant operation in the area since at least 1955. Photo By West Fraser Timber
VANCOUVER, B.C. — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. will permanently close both its Augusta, Georgia, and 100 Mile House, British Columbia, lumber mills by the end of 2025 following what the company calls an orderly wind-down. The company said that the decision, announced Nov. 6, is the result of "timber supply challenges and soft lumber markets."
Combined, the closures will impact approximately 300 workers and reduce lumber capacity by 300 million board feet.
According to a company statement, The 100 Mile House lumber mill is no longer able to reliably access an adequate volume of economically viable timber. Challenging softwood lumber demand, higher duties and additional tariffs have compounded this situation. The mill closure will impact approximately 165 employees at the site and reduce West Fraser’s capacity by 160 million board feet.
The closure of the Augusta lumber mill is a result of challenging lumber demand, and the loss of economically viable residual outlets, which combined has compromised the mill’s long-term viability. The closure will impact approximately 130 employees at the site and reduce West Fraser’s capacity by 140 million board feet.
West Fraser says it expects to mitigate the impact on affected employees by providing work opportunities at other company operations, where available.
West Fraser is also announcing that the 2024 indefinite curtailment of its lumber mills in Huttig, Arkansas, and Lake Butler, Florida, will now be permanent, and the mills will be dismantled and the sites sold. The company also confirms its replacement Henderson, Texas, mill has commenced start up and the adjacent mill has ceased operations.
The closure of these mills better positions West Fraser to compete in this challenging environment. The company expects to record restructuring and impairment charges in the fourth quarter of 2025 associated with this announcement and the factors outlined herein.
In October, the company released its third quarter results. Third quarter sales were $1.307 billion, compared to $1.532 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Third quarter earnings were $(204) million, or $(2.63) per diluted share, compared to earnings of $(24) million, or $(0.38) per diluted share in the second quarter of 2025. Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $(144) million compared to $84 million in the second quarter of 2025.