2017 International Forest Industries Magazines May 2017 SHOW Special | Page 25
LUMBER PROCESSING NEWS
EACOM Timber completes acquisition
of Anthony-EACOM from Canfor
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
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
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
Kevin Edgson, President
and CEO of E