CANADA (News release) -- West Fraser Timber announced the following management changes:

• Sean McLaren, currently the Company's President, Solid Wood, will become the Company's Chief Operating Officer,
• Kevin Burke, currently the Company's Vice-President, North American Engineered Wood Products and Renewable Energy, will become the Company's Senior Vice-President, Wood Products,
• Keith Carter, currently the Company's Vice-President, Western Canada Operations, will become the Company's Senior Vice-President, Western Canada, and
• Alan McMeekin, currently the Company's Vice-President, European Engineered Wood Products, will become the Company's Senior Vice-President, Europe.

"These changes further strengthen our management capacity and prepare us for continued success. I am delighted that each of these senior leaders has agreed to take on additional responsibilities within the Company," said Ray Ferris, President and CEO.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.