Canfor CEO Chairman of FPAC
By 250 News
Tuesday, February 07, 2006 01:59 PM
Even though Canfor has just purchased an American company which is part of the U.S. lumber lobby group that is the other side of the softwood dispute, Canfor's CEO Jim Shepherd has been named the Chairman of the Forest Products Association of Canada Board of DIrectors. FPAC is the voice of Canada's wood, pulp and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade and environmental affairs.
"I am excited to be taking on this new role and about the future of an industry that has a rich economic heritage in Canada," said Shepherd. "While Canada's forest products industry is currently facing an unprecedented storm of economic challenges, it is also an industry poised for transformation. With global demand for forest products increasing by 3% annually, the right leadership from industry and a competitive business climate from government, the prospects for Canada's forest products industry are excellent. I am honoured to have been asked by the Board to lead the industry's Association during this period of transformation that will see our industry solidify its global competitiveness, sustainability leadership and long-term viability."
"We are delighted to welcome Mr. Shepherd as our new Chairman. Clearly, Mr. Shepherd's extensive forestry sector experience will be a significant asset to FPAC and its members over the period ahead. We very much look forward to working under his leadership," said Avrim Lazar, President and CEO, FPAC.
The forest industry represents 3% of Canada's GDP and exports $45 billion of wood, pulp and paper annually.
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