West Fraser Timber Co. has reported Q2 earnings of US$105 million, compared to a $131 million loss in the comparable period of last year. Sales rose to $1.7 billion from $1.6 billion a year ago. According to CEO and president Sean McLaren, strong activity in new home construction tempered ongoing softness in demand for lumber in North America.
West Fraser reverses Q2 loss
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