EACOM Timber Corporation has completed the purchase of Anthony-EACOM shares from Canfor Corporation . Anthony- EACOM , which manufactures and distributes Power Joist ® - a high quality solid flange I-joist , had previously been a 50 / 50 joint venture between Canfor and EACOM .
Aptly named Power Joists ®, these engineered wood I-joists provide a high performance
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alternative to dimension lumber joists for floor and roof applications . The engineered wood mill is located in Sault Ste . Marie , in the Province of Ontario , Canada , where EACOM also owns five softwood lumber mills .
‘’ We have had great partnerships with Anthony Forest Products and later Canfor to operate Anthony-EACOM ,’’ said Kevin Edgson , President and CEO of EACOM . “ It ’ s now important
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for EACOM to secure assets that will contribute to the Company ’ s resilience and this acquisition is part of EACOM ’ s growth strategy .”
The change in ownership will result in the transfer of over 50 employees to the management of EACOM . ‘’ We proudly welcome Anthony-EACOM and its employees to our asset base ,’’ added Edgson . “ Power Joists ® will add to the variety of quality wood products offered to our customers .’’ EACOM
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Kevin Edgson , President and CEO of EACOM
Timber Corporation is a major Eastern Canadian wood products company formed in 2008 .
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