What Fraserview Cedar Products does

Fraserview Cedar Products is a privately held, family-owned Canadian manufacturer and global distributor of Western Red Cedar products, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia. The company operates a vertically integrated logs-to-lumber process, sourcing logs on the open market and custom-cutting them through sawmill relationships in the Vancouver area, then remanufacturing side-cut lumber at its wholly-owned Gillwood Remanufacturing subsidiary in Chilliwack, BC — a 33-acre facility with 160,000 square feet of dry storage and rail/truck shipping access. Annual production capacity exceeds 80 million board feet, supported by 15 million board feet of on-ground inventory, and the product line spans nine categories from boards, fascia, decking, dimension, and fence pickets to patterns, siding, pre-fab fence panels, lattice panels, and timbers in sizes ranging from 1x2 to 12x12.

The company sells wholesale to regional distribution companies, high-end builders, architects, designers, and environmentally discerning homeowners, with a separate Export and Specialty Sales function supporting international markets. Distribution is facilitated through multiple shipping modes — LTL, truckload, van, paper wrap, container, and railcar — leveraging the Surrey location's proximity to the Canada-US border. The company differentiates through proprietary product grades (Gold Select Appearance Timbers, Platinum Plus dimension, Silver Select Appearance), strict appearance quality standards (no-hole, no-wane, no-rot), PEFC sustainable forestry certification, and customization capabilities including vendor-managed inventory, precision end trimming, and kiln drying. The associated Gillfor Distribution entity functions as a downstream channel partner. The company employs 51–100 people and is led by the Gill family, with Gary Gill as General Manager.

Name

Fraserview Cedar Products

Legal name

Fraserview Cedar Products

Website

https://fraserviewcedar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fraserview Cedar Products is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer and global distributor of Western Red Cedar products, founded in 1994 in Surrey, BC. It serves wholesale distributors, builders, architects, and homeowners through a vertically integrated logs-to-lumber operation with 80M+ board feet of annual capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Western Red Cedar Lumber and Building Products

NAICS

Sawmills (321113), Wood Product Manufacturing (321), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331)

SIC

Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Sawmilling & Lumber Production (IMADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Planing Mills & Lumber Surfacing (IMAMABAE), Plywood & Panel Products Distribution (Plywood, OSB, MDF, Particleboard) (IMAMAIAC), Engineered Wood Products Distribution (LVL, I-joists, Glulam, CLT) (IMAMAIAD)

Keywords

• Western red cedar
• Cedar lumber manufacturing
• Fence panels production
• Cedar decking products
• Cedar siding supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cedar Product Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling Western Red Cedar products including boards, fascia, decking, dimension lumber, export/industrial clears, fence pickets, logs, lumber, patterns, siding, pre-fab fence, lattice panels, and timbers. Products range from 1x2 to 12x12 sizes. Both standard catalog items and custom orders are available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fraserview Cedar Products manufactures and globally distributes Western Red Cedar building products from coastal British Columbia logs through a vertically integrated logs-to-lumber operation. The company produces a full line of cedar products including boards, fascia, decking, dimension lumber, export/industrial clears, fence pickets, logs, lumber, patterns, siding, pre-fab fence and lattice panels, and timbers in sizes ranging from 1x2 to 12x12. It serves wholesale distributors, high-end builders, architects, and homeowners with both catalog items and custom orders.

Product overview

Fraserview Cedar Products is a full-line manufacturer and global distributor of Western Red Cedar Products operating since 1994 in Surrey, BC. The company operates a 'logs-to-lumber' process, manufacturing products ranging from 1x2 to 12x12. Their product portfolio includes nine core product categories: Boards & Fascia (Gold Select Appearance S1S2E products for high-end homes), Decking (S4S and Radius Edge patterns), Dimension (Silver Select and Platinum Plus grades), Export/Industrial Clears (kiln dried lumber for export), Fence Pickets (dog eared and flattop in multiple sizes), Logs & Lumber (custom-cut sawmill operations), Patterns & Siding (Channel Rustic, Tongue & Groove, Drop Siding, Board & Batten), Pre-Fab Fence & Lattice Panels (assembled panels with matching gates), and Timbers (full-sawn appearance grade with no-hole/no-rot/no-wane attributes). Associated companies include Gillwood Remanufacturing Inc. (33-acre remanufacturing facility in Chilliwack) and Gillfor Distribution Inc. (building materials distribution). Annual production capacity exceeds 80 million board feet with 15 million board foot on-ground inventory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boards & Fascia Gold Select Appearance Boards and Fascia surfaced (smooth) on one side and two edges (S1S2E), offering dimensional stability, durability, and excellent ability to accept stains and finishes. Compatible with a wide variety of cladding materials for high-end residential and commercial construction.
• Decking Western Red Cedar decking available in S4S (surfaced on four sides) and Radius Edge patterns. Naturally resistant to rot, structurally sound, and 100% recyclable and renewable for outdoor deck construction.
• Dimension Western Red Cedar Dimension products available in two grades: Silver Select Appearance (rougher headed/rough texture finish) and Platinum Plus (surfaced on four sides/smooth finish). Resistant to rot and decay for outdoor projects.
• Export / Industrial Clears Kiln dried (KD) lumber and mixed container loads with robust quality control from log selection through packaging. Suitable for export and industrial applications requiring clear-grade cedar.
• Fence Pickets High quality dog eared and flattop fence pickets available in 1x4, 1x6 and 1x8 sizes. Fraserview is one of Canada's largest cedar fence and lattice panel producers.
• Logs & Lumber Open-market log purchasing with extensive supply network. Logs are inspected, sorted, graded, and custom-cut at sawmills in the Vancouver area to Fraserview specifications for cedar lumber production.
• Patterns & Siding Siding and paneling patterns including Channel Rustic, Tongue & Groove, Drop Siding, and traditional Board & Batten in KD or green Select Tight Knot grades for exterior cladding applications.
• Pre-Fab Fence & Lattice Panels Pre-fab fence, lattice panels and matching gates assembled on site with three Western Red Cedar 2x4 back rails. Uses 1x6 pickets (#1 & Better, Tongue and Groove) with no-hole attribute for visual appeal and durability.
• Timbers Appearance Western Red Cedar Timbers full-sawn from large Coastal logs featuring no-hole, no-rot, no-wane attributes for maximum visual appeal. Gold Select Appearance grade available for premium exposed-timber applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years of continuous operation since 1994
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Gillwood Remanufacturing Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated company located in Chilliwack, BC on 33 acres of company-owned land with 160,000 square feet of dry storage. Provides remanufacturing capabilities for Fraserview's side-cut lumber. Has rail (BC Southern R/R) and truck shipping access, container loading capability, and operates on LISA inventory control system. Key manufacturing partner in the logs-to-lumber vertical integration.
• Gillfor Distribution Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociated company aiming to be Canada's premier building materials distributor. Partners with vendors and customers in promoting quality products and providing exceptional service through an engaged team while adding value to local communities and businesses. Distribution arm for building materials.
• Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1954, known as 'the voice of the cedar industry.' Operates customer service programs throughout Canada and the United States. Provides rich resource for Western Red Cedar training, activity and marketing materials. Alignment supports Fraserview's cedar products with information, education and quality standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Western Forest Products: BC-based forest products company with significant Western Red Cedar lumber manufacturing on the coast. Highly comparable in product mix, geography, and end-market focus on cedar siding, decking, and timbers.
• Haida Forest Products: BC cedar manufacturer and remanufacturer producing Western Red Cedar products for domestic and export markets. Similar scale and product focus as Fraserview with overlapping customer segments.
• Terminal Forest Products: BC-based lumber manufacturer specializing in Western Red Cedar products. Operates sawmills and remanufacturing facilities targeting similar wholesale and export customers, with comparable product range.
• Teal Cedar Products: BC-based cedar manufacturer specializing in Western Red Cedar lumber and distribution, operating remanufacturing operations. Direct competitor in cedar grading, dimension, and export/industrial clears categories.

Broad incumbents

• Weyerhaeuser Company: One of the world's largest timberland owners and lumber producers, headquartered in the US Pacific Northwest. Competes in cedar lumber and adjacent wood products, with significant scale advantages and broader product offerings.
• Canfor Corporation: Major Canadian lumber producer with substantial BC operations. While more diversified across multiple wood products, it competes in the same coastal lumber and cedar markets and has overlapping distribution to North American wholesalers.
• Interfor Corporation: One of the largest lumber producers in BC, with significant Western Red Cedar capacity. Directly comparable as a BC-based lumber manufacturer with global distribution, though much larger and more diversified across multiple species.
• Sierra Pacific Industries: Large US-based lumber and millwork manufacturer producing cedar and other softwood lumber products. Competes in similar end-markets (decking, siding, fencing) with a broader product portfolio and significant US manufacturing footprint.

Regional players

• Allweather Wood Products: Western Red Cedar manufacturer and distributor with operations in BC and the US. Competitor in cedar fencing, decking, and siding products, with strong US Pacific Northwest distribution presence.

Emerging players

• Cedar Valley Lumber: Smaller cedar-focused manufacturer producing Western Red Cedar fence pickets and boards. Overlaps with Fraserview's fence picket and pre-fab fence panel product lines, particularly in Canadian and US distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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