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Apex Timber Frame champions SterlingOSB Zero across high‑performance timber and SIPs projects21/07/2026
A recent project in Surrey showcased Apex’s full design‑to‑install capability: a SIPS timber frame system supplied and installed for a developer constructing two new‑build, single‑storey, [...]
What England can learn from Scotland’s housebuilding industry20/07/2026
Drive north across the border and something quietly different begins to reveal itself in how homes are built. It’s not immediately obvious in the streetscape, [...]
West Fraser celebrates International Women in Engineering Day 202625/06/2026
On the 23 June for the past thirteen years, the International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers around the world and [...]
West Fraser products – the natural choice for MMC12/06/2026
Offsite construction has moved from niche curiosity in the 1990’s to mainstream necessity today as the industry is being reshaped by the demand for faster [...]
West Fraser and Kirkwood Timber Frame strengthen partnership to support UK offsite construction growth12/06/2026
A strong and reliable supply chain is essential to the continued growth of offsite construction in the UK, and the collaboration between West Fraser and [...]
Wards Builders and Developers specify CaberShield ECO for new townhouses28/05/2026
One of the biggest benefits is that you can install CaberShield ECO early and leave it in place throughout the build and it doesn’t need [...]
Introducing the sales team that’s a cut above30/04/2026
Nigel Morris, West Fraser’s National Sales Manager 2026 sees West Fraser enhancing its sales team; now it comprises Dom West, sales director UK and Ireland; [...]
West Fraser products reinforce Construction Safety Week 2026 message27/04/2026
As the industry unites for Construction Safety Week 2026 (4-8 May), West Fraser – the UK’s leading manufacturer of engineered wood-based panel products – is highlighting [...]
West Fraser raises £10k towards hospice charity’s new community van21/04/2026
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at Strathcarron Hospice – cutting the ribbon on the van donated by West Fraser, and marking the 45th anniversary [...]
West Fraser’s weather-resistant CaberShield Eco10/03/2026
Continually investing in the improvement of its engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser has received new BBA certification, confirming its environmentally-friendly CaberShield Eco is capable of withstanding constant exposure to [...]
Midlands construction firm chooses CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero for reliable, fast, and high-quality flooring installations09/03/2026
Leicestershire-based construction business, WP Developments Leicestershire Limited, now in its tenth year of trading, continues to specify West Fraser's CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero as its preferred flooring solutions across new build [...]
Rocking CaberAcoustic for a quiet life05/03/2026
Favoured by specifiers who need to consider solutions to noise pollution in today’s busy, building world, CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a versatile, economical sound-reducing flooring system which reduces [...]
A staple component in homes since 1966!19/02/2026
MDF is a staple component in most homes; the panel product has been around since 1966 when West Fraser’s CaberMDF was introduced to the building market. It can be sawn, [...]
Fact sheet published on 60-Day BBA Certified CaberShield Eco by West Fraser18/02/2026
Incorporating all the familiar benefits of CaberFloor P5 plus a super resilient protective surface, CaberShield Eco is the new and greenest answer for laying decks in challenging conditions. As [...]
Timber treading lightly on the landscape – the future for carbon negative building materials20/01/2026
It was back in 2012 in its Living Planet Report when the World Wildlife Fund asserted that, if the Western developed nations continued with their pattern [...]
Engineered wood: The environmental and economic benefits10/12/2025
David Connacher, Marketing Manager of West Fraser, discusses the benefits of engineered wood panels It is well accepted that the use of timber panel products [...]
West Fraser helps housebuilders meet net zero targets08/12/2025
West Fraser has always been committed to being at the environmental forefront within its industry. The company promotes the benefits of sustainable forestry, with young, fast-growing trees being the [...]
Goodbye to squeaky floors with West Fraser’s CaberFloor17/10/2025
West Fraser’s CaberFloor range is used extensively by leading housebuilders and specifiers nationwide as it delivers high-quality flooring finishes while preventing issues, such as noise [...]
How West Fraser’s carbon negative wood panels support sustainable construction06/10/2025
West Fraser is inspired by a vision of a future where forests, products and innovation work together to address climate change As with any conscientious organisation, [...]
Working together with West Fraser’s CaberFix range06/10/2025
By combining the three products in West Fraser’s CaberFix floor fixing range, projects are guaranteed to be the very best in terms of application and longevity, while [...]
SterlingOSB Zero goes full circle for Alexanders’ Timber Design22/09/2025
Politicians in both Westminster and Edinburgh are fond of talking about creating a ‘Circular Economy’, and the First Minister of the Scottish Parliament, John Swinney, [...]
Selco's natural gas trucks sponsored by West Fraser in joint eco-initiative16/07/2025
West Fraser is promoting its carbon negative message via eight sponsored natural gas powered ‘eco trucks', operating from Selco's Minworth Delivery Hub which covers Birmingham and surrounding areas. [...]
West Fraser panels match environmental goals of PassivHaus specialist16/07/2025
A Gloucestershire-based supplier of highly sustainable, PassivHaus standard timber frame buildings has been making extensive use of high performance panel products from the range of [...]
Timber frame erectors raising the pace with CaberDek16/07/2025
The two business partners behind an ambitious new timber frame erection service view Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and advanced building products such as West Fraser's weather [...]
West Fraser’s CaberMDF in the house25/06/2025
From furniture to architectural mouldings, and radiator covers to panelling, MDF can be seen, or unseen, in many places around the modern home. When it [...]
Supporting mental health - every day - at West Fraser28/05/2025
Keen to prove that mental health is important all year around, West Fraser is shining a light on mental health resources and promoting a positive [...]
West Fraser range delivering key benefits for South-East carpentry company27/05/2025
An experienced carpenter and building site manager who has recently set up his own company is using high performance panel products from the West Fraser range to undertake a [...]
Why should builders choose SterlingOSB Zero over plywood?29/04/2025
West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero, is often seen in restaurants, exhibitions and retail outlets where the theme is "natural", "eco", and "earthy". It is also commonly used as a [...]
CaberDek earns top marks from Home Counties carpentry specialist15/04/2025
A specialist carpentry sub-contractor covering housing sites across a large swathe of the Home Counties has come to value CaberDek from the West Fraser range for a variety of [...]
Timber frame specialist growing business with West Fraser boards04/04/2025
An Aberdeenshire-based timber manufacturing and building solutions company is growing its client base and reputation for delivering on sustainability as well as customer satisfaction, employing a [...]
Reduce sound transference with CaberAcoustic28/03/2025
What is the best sound-reducing floorboard range on the market? CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a highly versatile, effective and economical sound-reducing flooring solution. Reducing [...]
First Processing Industries apprenticeship completed within West Fraser26/02/2025
As the UK's leading manufacturer of timber-based panel products, West Fraser is pleased to announce that the company's continued investment in apprenticeships, as well as wider staff development training, has [...]
SterlingOSB Zero engineers out carbon18/02/2025
SterlingOSB Zero, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, represents a choice of precision-engineered square edge or tongue & groove boards which are selected for applications such [...]
Why ‘Zero' is a Plus for West Fraser's SterlingOSB17/02/2025
The UK government classified formaldehyde as a carcinogen in 2016, prompting industry to observe restrictions on its use, and West Fraser is one company that has gone [...]
From wardrobes to weatherproof decking, West Fraser has the answer for housebuilders05/02/2025
More favourable borrowing costs led to September 2024's market figures indicating that UK house prices have risen at their fastest rate for two years, adding [...]
Saint-Gobain's offsite division making full use of West Fraser panel products16/01/2025
As a leading supplier of off-site manufactured timber based building systems, Saint-Gobain‘s Off-Site Solution (OSS) Division has come to value the high performance product range and [...]
CaberMDF the ideal all-rounder for housebuilders09/12/2024
For those who have yet to encounter West Fraser ’s CaberMDF range it is probably justified delving into the history of English cricket, where Sir [...]
SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus is replacing ply in many applications09/12/2024
West Fraser is discovering many developers, contractors and other specifiers are moving away from using traditional plywood in favour of its SterlingOSB Zero panel - [...]
West Fraser CaberDek can now weather the storm for longer19/11/2024
Already widely used across the construction industry to create floors, terraces and flat roofs which will withstand wet weather for up to seven weeks before [...]
Perfect harmony with OSB and concrete29/10/2024
It may seem an unusual partnership - aren't the really fab ones a weeny bit unusual after all? - but SterlingOSB Zero and concrete are a match [...]
Building with West Fraser on Mudeford redevelopment18/09/2024
Popular with sailors and surfers, Mudeford lies on a spit of land between Christchurch Harbour and the open sea, where residential properties rival Sandbanks in [...]
West Fraser working towards EUDR compliance29/08/2024
As a manufacturer with a long history of embracing high standards of its raw material due diligence programme and sustainability goals in general, West Fraser is introducing [...]
CaberDek weatherproofs flooring with protective film19/08/2024
CaberDek, from West Fraser, is well-suited for the unpredictable climate in the UK. It combines their leading particleboard flooring with a durable, waterproof, and slip-resistant film. [...]
West Fraser's commitment to the young is vital for the future26/07/2024
West Fraser has a long-standing commitment to its local communities and has forged close relationships with schools and colleges in the Inverness and Cowie areas [...]
Leeds based builder making the best of CaberMDF19/07/2024
A former member of the Royal Corps of Signals, who switched to carpentry after leaving the Army, now runs his own building company covering the [...]
Engineered solutions are taking over from natural wood12/07/2024
Natural timber is gorgeous; and has been the building material for eons! It still has a huge place in our heart even amongst the multitude of new technological [...]
How do West Fraser products fit into MMC schemes?12/07/2024
What is MMC and does it account for a significant proportion of building activity? The phrase ‘Modern Methods of Construction' has been with us for [...]
West Fraser helps to tend and nurture Tillicoultry community allotment with £1,000 donation12/07/2024
Cowie-based wood panel manufacturer, West Fraser, has donated £1,000 to a Tillicoultry allotment group, which serves as a nature haven for the local community. Founded in [...]
West Fraser and Falcon Timber - Working in complete harmony with mirrored brand values03/07/2024
Here, Stuart Sims, Falcon Timber’s Chief Marketing Officer, outlines the company’s operations and how the team works with West Fraser. “It's not just a strict [...]
The West Fraser sales team is bigger than ever03/06/2024
The team now comprises Dom West, sales director UK and Ireland; Nigel Morris, national sales manager; David Sleigh and Daniel Clarke, Daniel Stabik and Daniel [...]
West Fraser’s flooring is fine come rain or shine03/06/2024
West Fraser’s highly popular P5 particleboard is available in two versions, CaberFloor P5 and CaberDek; the principle difference between them is that the latter’s top [...]
West Fraser’s CaberMDF and SterlingOSB Zero; strong solution for cabinetry and joinery03/06/2024
Consistency and quality are essential attributes of materials used in producing domestic and commercial furniture. Add to this the need for materials and processes to [...]
How switching to West Fraser’s engineered wood panels helps housebuilders lower their Scope 3 emissions28/05/2024
West Fraser UK, as a pioneer in the industry, has always been dedicated to producing board from sustainable sources of timber. All of the wood used in the manufacture of the company’s engineered panel ranges comes from responsibly managed [...]
Compelling reasons to encourage retrofit first07/05/2024
David Connacher, Marketing Manager at West Fraser, discusses the immediate need to retrofit our buildings to make them energy efficient and sustainable. The need to [...]
Developer cites commercial benefits as key to selecting SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus panels for city centre scheme17/04/2024
A multidisciplinary construction and property company based in the East Midlands has used SterlingOSB ZeroPrimedPlus, from West Fraser, for the hoardings around one of its [...]
SterlingOSB Zero – the builders' choice12/04/2024
The eyes of the specifier and builder have to be wide open for the best products for a project; cutting corners and selecting poor replacements [...]
West Fraser's CaberShieldPlus – builders' questions answered09/04/2024
What is CaberShieldPlus? It's a chipboard flooring panel, in 18mm or 22mm thickness, with a useful permanent waterproof, protective layer on the top and bottom of [...]
Creak-free flooring from West Fraser26/03/2024
CaberFloor P5 is a high-performance particleboard from West Fraser, which is widely specified by developers, architects and self-builders due to its stability, durability and ease [...]
Cowie charity donations22/03/2024
The team at West Fraser's plant in Cowie, Scotland has donated a total of £13,000 to four local community groups which provide vital care and wellbeing [...]
Perfectly prepared with SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus19/03/2024
West Fraser has introduced a new ready-primed version of industry-leading SterlingOSB Zero board which has been created for, site security and hoardings, barriers/screening, temporary public [...]
West Fraser’s CaberMDF is perfect all around the house07/03/2024
The original CaberMDF was developed in the 1960’s. Still as popular today and manufactured by West Fraser UK in Scotland, the highly engineered product can [...]
Modular specialist utilising SterlingOSB Zero to produce high performance SIPs system26/02/2024
A manufacturer of modular buildings utilising its own high performance Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) is providing a value-added service to contractors and self-builders across the [...]
The quietest member of the West Fraser family09/02/2024
What is the best sound-reducing floorboard range on the market? CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a highly versatile, effective and economical sound-reducing flooring solution. Reducing [...]
West Fraser – perfect for your panel projects in 202419/01/2024
As the expert in innovative engineered wood panels for the UK construction and housebuilding market, West Fraser supports customers in many ways; one is the [...]
Boxing clever with West Fraser donation19/01/2024
West Fraser Europe has donated £600 to support a local boxing gym which provides training and workouts for members of all ages. The Doghouse Boxing Club, [...]
Bristol builder banking on West Fraser boards16/01/2024
A Bristol-based building company, active across a variety of sectors, relies on the performance and physical robustness of the panels manufactured by West Fraser Europe [...]
Bournemouth builder hails benefits of West Fraser panels15/12/2023
An experienced carpenter and builder based near Bournemouth, who has been involved in the construction of bespoke homes for two local developers, has taken to [...]
New trainees on board at Cowie plant marking over 40 years of apprenticeships04/12/2023
Wood panel manufacturer, West Fraser, has marked over 40 years of training, development and supporting young apprentices in the surrounding area, by welcoming three new trainees [...]
The best panel for the project? West Fraser's new guide for builders has all the answers10/11/2023
For builders today, there is a plethora of different engineered wood panels to choose from when looking at a new project. West Fraser UK, which [...]
Rain, snow, ice? No problem for West Fraser’s CaberDek flooring leading the pack for housebuilders07/11/2023
CaberDek is one of West Fraser’s flagship quality flooring products designed to ensure that, whatever weather befalls UK construction sites, work can continue cleanly and [...]
Try before you buy with West Fraser31/10/2023
Specifying the perfect panel products for a project is a key part of the planning process. West Fraser manufactures the leading building panel ranges in [...]
Engineered in the UK to shape a sustainable tomorrow24/10/2023
With the market being flooded with cheap imports, an increasing number of architects are opting to bolster the UK economy by specifying domestically-produced products and [...]
Hebridean housebuilder specifying SterlingOSB Zero on sustainability grounds24/10/2023
Situated seven degrees west of the Greenwich Meridian, and exposed to some of the harshest weather conditions anywhere in the British Isles, the Hebrides present [...]
CaberFloor performance cuts it for Cotswolds carpenter23/10/2023
A specialist carpenter, who works across much of the Cotswolds carrying out new-build and refurbishment work, has been making use of CaberFloor P5 and other panel products [...]
West Fraser encourages future carpenters25/09/2023
West Fraser is sponsoring the carpentry department at PETROC college in North Devon. The department, which provides courses for those aged 16 right up to [...]
Taylor Lane Timber Frame finds multiple applications for SterlingOSB Zero22/09/2023
One of the UK’s biggest manufacturers of timber frame homes, with factories in England and Wales, is making full use of the performance and economic [...]
OSB Zero PrimedPlus ideal for site hoarding and security10/08/2023
SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, is a versatile OSB3 board, primed in the factory in either a neutral white or grey, and ready [...]
West Fraser supports family fun with Plean’s Voice08/08/2023
West Fraser, the UK's leading wood panel manufacturer, based in Cowie, Scotland, has shown its support for a local community group in Plean with a [...]
CaberFloor P5 ticks the eco boxes03/08/2023
The conservation of our natural environment has become ever more important to developers, consultants and contractors, whose clients want to see more sustainable products being [...]
Customer loyalty rewarded with a brand-new Mercedes van02/08/2023
Following the popularity of the West Fraser Rewards promotion during 2022, this year's programme saw the UK's largest wood panel manufacturer give away not one, but two, [...]
Understanding SterlingOSB Zero27/07/2023
All West Fraser’s Oriented Strand Board (OSB) products are manufactured using selected fibres of timber that are laid in cross directional layers and mechanically pressed to [...]
CaberMDF, a reliable all rounder24/07/2023
As the UK’s foremost wood panel product supplier, West Fraser manufactures several grades of CaberMDF to meet the wide variety of demands across the construction and related industries, [...]
Last chance to enter West Fraser Rewards12/07/2023
Top UK panel producer, West Fraser, is giving away two vans in its West Fraser Rewards promotion. Following their popular Rewards promotion last year where participants won prizes including [...]
Accolades for West Fraser's relationship with merchant sector07/07/2023
West Fraser has been recognised for the excellent relationship with the builders' merchant community it serves. The Builders' Merchant Federation has joined forces with Builders' Merchants' News [...]
Treharne Homes making full use of SterlingOSB Zero’s benefits03/07/2023
A Welsh timber frame specialist has been utilising SterlingOSB Zero, or the forerunners beforehand, for over 20 years to deliver bespoke building solutions including high-performance homes [...]
South coast carpentry company counts on SterlingOSB Zero performance22/06/2023
A time-served carpenter with a broad building background has come to rely on the performance and all-round quality of SterlingOSB Zero, a popular panel board which [...]
Robust SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus ideal for screening and walkways09/06/2023
SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus from timber panel specialist West Fraser, is a sturdy board which is ideal for the construction of screening and walkways, either for privacy or [...]
SterlingOSB Zero strikes the right pitch for Essex joinery specialist02/06/2023
A firm of joinery specialists operating across London and the Home Counties, which undertakes the most challenging joinery and timber frame constructions, has been making [...]
West Fraser marks safety milestone success with charity donations04/05/2023
Wood panel manufacturer, West Fraser (trading as Norbord), has celebrated three years without a Lost Time Accident (LTA) at its Inverness mill by supporting six [...]
SterlingOSB Zero’s shear strength leads to selection for WikiHouse switch26/04/2023
A programme of testing being carried out by one of the country’s leading research universities is expected to verify the team’s early findings around the [...]
CaberDek helps keep Berkshire self-builder on budget and programme03/04/2023
Having nurtured a desire to construct his own dream home for the past 20 years, self-builder and project manager, Harjit Padda, is now nearing the [...]
West Fraser – cutting out waste for a greener wood panel30/03/2023
We all know that we need to protect the environment and try to undo some of the damage that has been done in the past. [...]
CaberMDF Industrial – a cut above the rest06/03/2023
CaberMDF Industrial, which is manufactured at the UK’s first dedicated site for Medium Density Fibreboard production, delivers high levels of accuracy when being crafted using [...]
West Fraser’s panel products are even more rewarding in 2023!22/02/2023
One lucky customer of the Newark branch of Turnbull builders’ merchants ended the year with a brand-new Mercedes van, thanks to the West Fraser Rewards [...]
CaberShieldPlus flooring provides safe and sustainable working platform16/02/2023
LISTEN HERE CaberShieldPlus, from West Fraser (Trading as Norbord Europe Ltd), is a durable, P5 flooring which features a permanent, waterproof coating on both sides. [...]
SterlingOSB Zero ‘Primed for Action’ across the board13/02/2023
Panel product manufacturer, West Fraser, has introduced a new ready-primed version of its industry-leading SterlingOSB Zero board which is ideal for use in a wide [...]
Never come unstuck with West Fraser and CaberFix18/01/2023
The CaberFix range, which can be used with many of West Fraser’s panel products, comprises three glue types and two choices of adhesive tape; having [...]
Top performing CaberMDF Pro and Pro MR from West Fraser06/01/2023
Both CaberMDF Pro and CaberMDF Pro MR from timber product specialist, West Fraser, are premium grade Medium Density Fibreboards developed for interior joinery: their uniform consistency offering all the benefits [...]
CaberMDF – the trade’s choice for indoor joinery16/12/2022
CaberMDF Trade and CaberMDF Trade MR, from the West Fraser range, are lightweight, medium density fibreboard panels which have been developed for applications where the [...]
Moreton Deakin keeps a weather eye on CaberShieldPlus13/12/2022
A burgeoning new building company, based in the beautiful but often challenging surroundings of West Yorkshire, is making full and effective use of West Fraser’s [...]
West Fraser helps pupils get on board at Inverness careers fair03/11/2022
Inverness-based wood panel manufacturer, West Fraser (trading as Norbord), took part in a local high school’s annual careers fair to offer supportive advice to students planning their [...]
From forest to warehouse – how SterlingOSB Zero is made12/10/2022
SterlingOSB Zero, from West Fraser, is the first and only OSB produced in the UK to be free from formaldehyde added during the manufacturing process: [...]
West Fraser saves the grass at the 20th Baxters' Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running11/10/2022
October saw the 20th Baxters' Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running and Inverness-based wood panel manufacturer, West Fraser (trading as Norbord) was on hand to help protect the grass in [...]
Timber industry and merchant collaboration is key to West Fraser's success16/09/2022
Sanjit Dosanjh, West Fraser's (Trading as Norbord) National Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland, examines the relationship between merchants and the timber industry. The relationship [...]
UK manufactured West Fraser SterlingOSB Zero T&G ensures reliability29/08/2022
SterlingOSB Zero T&G, from timber panel specialist, West Fraser (Trading as Norbord), presents specifiers with precision-engineered tongue and groove boards which are typically used for pitched or [...]
CaberFloor P5 for creak-free flooring15/08/2022
CaberFloor P5, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, trading as Norbord, is the UK’s most popular moisture resistant flooring panel of its type. It is [...]
How is CaberFloor made?12/08/2022
In a short video launched by West Fraser, trading as Norbord, the panel product specialist demonstrates how its sturdy CaberFloor is made at the huge [...]
Our products are net carbon negative - but our journey is not over yet!22/07/2022
Steve Roebuck, European Health & Safety Director at West Fraser explains why achieving net carbon negative status for the products is not the end of [...]
West Fraser's CaberMDF - a brand new look for an old favourite22/07/2022
West Fraser (trading as Norbord), the leading UK panel manufacturer, has given its well-loved MDF range a makeover. Still the same great products but with [...]
Cowie's recycling program reduces waste and delivers savings07/07/2022
As the UK’s number one producer of net carbon negative engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser (trading as Norbord) understands the importance of having sustainable operations. With a [...]
Mike Keen discusses his exciting renovation project and how SterlingOSB Zero is the answer for perfect panels17/06/2022
What does the project comprise of and where is it located? The building was originally an old Colt house built in 1949, a Cedar shingled [...]
West Fraser UK appoints new Sales Director14/06/2022
The new Sales Director for West Fraser, UK and Ireland, is Dom West (pictured). With an extensive career in key sales positions – most recently as [...]
West Fraser Rewards01/06/2022
The UK's leading wood-based panel manufacturer West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) is offering customers the chance to win some amazing prizes. Customers spending as [...]
West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero sets the standard for OSB318/05/2022
Manufactured to the highest standards by timber products specialist, West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord), SterlingOSB Zero is a precision-engineered OSB3 board which can now [...]
Working for an industry-leading manufacturer could be just one click away with West Fraser's new careers page26/04/2022
Recognised internationally as a leading supplier of wood products, West Fraser, which operates two sites in Scotland and one in England, has always recognised that [...]
Building greener homes safely20/04/2022
In the current climate, more businesses than ever are choosing to support the UK economy by purchasing homegrown products and brands. At West Fraser, formerly known [...]
How is SterlingOSB Zero made?18/03/2022
SterlingOSB Zero is one of the most popular panel products used by the UK construction industry; developers, builders, and self-builders alike. It’s the go-to panel [...]
Offsite construction - West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero is the answer to green, speed and cost demands18/03/2022
Speed and efficiency favour off-site housebuilding; off-site favours timber frame; and timber frame favours West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero. The result is less reliance on traditional [...]
West Fraser commits to GHG emissions reductions through SBTi process09/03/2022
West Fraser has announced a commitment to set science-based targets to achieve near-term greenhouse gas ("GHG") reductions across all its operations located in the United [...]
West Fraser partners with Youth Employment UK18/02/2022
West Fraser, formerly known as Norbord, is pleased to be a partner of Youth Employment UK. Founded in 2012, Youth Employment UK is a not-for-profit social [...]
The practical benefits that make SterlingOSB Zero a great choice for the UK construction industry14/02/2022
With an ever-increasing checklist of requirements, UK builders have very exacting standards when sourcing the right materials for their project. Choosing panel products that satisfy [...]
West Fraser’s Inverness plant takes centre stage in Portillo BBC series04/02/2022
The West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) Inverness plant was in the spotlight this week when it featured in Michael Portillo’s Great Coastal Railway Journey [...]
West Fraser’s net carbon negative SterlingOSB Zero – sustainability for all applications03/02/2022
From timber-frame construction to furniture building, retail interiors to trendy nightspots, West Fraser’s (formerly known as Norbord) portfolio of OSB products, all of which are [...]
West Fraser’s CaberFloor provides a solution for all applications21/01/2022
LISTEN HERE When considering flooring products for new-build or refurbishment projects, the housebuilder and specifier can be sure that West Fraser’s CaberFloor range includes the perfect solution. Just as sound [...]
West Fraser has the tools to get you organised for the New Year!16/12/2021
As the No 1 supplier of engineered wood panels to the UK construction and housebuilding market, West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) has always been [...]
Celebrate the 24 days of Christmas with West Fraser and win a prize!01/12/2021
West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord), the UK’s number one engineered wood panel manufacturer, is celebrating the festive season by giving customers the chance to [...]
Helping the construction industry to help the environment16/11/2021
Simon Woods, European Sales, Marketing and Logistics Director explains how West Fraser is helping the construction industry to help the environment As the world becomes [...]
West Fraser's net carbon negative panel - helping towards the common planet goals05/11/2021
West Fraser’s portfolio of OSB products, all of which are net carbon negative, is one of the most popular in the construction, architecture, specification and interior [...]
Good old British winter? Protect your project with West Fraser’s CaberDek flooring leading the pack01/11/2021
CaberDek is one of West Fraser’s flagship quality flooring products designed to ensure that, whatever weather befalls UK construction sites, work can continue cleanly and [...]
Carbon neutral versus carbon negative – what is the difference?29/09/2021
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are one of the most significant drivers of climate change so there is an urgent need for products and businesses to [...]
SterlingOSB Zero helping specifiers and builders meet environmental targets10/09/2021
One OSB product may seem much like any other. In reality it is worth checking before specifying, especially if you want to score eco points. [...]
West Fraser's carbon negativity made simple!07/09/2021
West Fraser's panel products are net carbon negative! This means the company's activities go beyond achieving net zero carbon emissions to actually create an environmental [...]
"CaberDek is our go-to flooring product" says KRM Carpentry!20/08/2021
Whether working on a new build, an entire refurbishment project, or an extension or loft conversion, KRM Carpentry from Gillingham, Kent, always uses West Fraser's CaberDek flooring. "We undertake various [...]
"CaberDek flooring does exactly what it needs to!" says Apache Carpentry05/08/2021
When Somerset-based Alan Williams of Apache Carpentry was asked by local housebuilder, Rob Case Ltd, to work on a development of three high-end residential properties [...]
West Fraser’s CaberWood MDF is perfect around the home28/07/2021
From furniture to architectural mouldings, MDF is ubiquitous around the modern home. As a building material, MDF is like sticky tape and a multitude of [...]
Flooring system choices for all applications from West Fraser13/07/2021
Choosing the most suitable flooring system for a project makes an enormous difference to the quality of the finished floor; and will cut costs and [...]
CaberWood MDF and SterlingOSB Zero, the popular choice for furniture02/07/2021
Consistency and quality are essential attributes of materials used in producing high volumes of domestic and commercial furniture. Add to this the need for materials [...]
West Fraser product application: Roofing (OSB)24/06/2021
Getting buildings wind and watertight is a priority on any construction site so choosing a quick, easy to install, reliable and versatile roofing system is [...]
SterlingOSB Zero makes walls strong and sustainable17/06/2021
Many materials can be used to form walls and partitions but, when it comes to choosing a versatile, cost-effective and sustainable option, West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero is [...]
Norbord Europe is now part of West Fraser11/05/2021
Norbord Europe Ltd is proud to join the West Fraser organisation. As the UK’s number one engineered wood panel manufacturer and serving the housebuilding and [...]
Site secure with Norbord19/04/2021
Construction sites and vacant buildings are tempting places for thieves, trespassers, vandals, arsonists and children. A perimeter barrier, such as a site hoarding, is seen as [...]
Timber frame construction the Norbord way19/04/2021
Timber frame construction brings many benefits to the housebuilding industry, including quicker build times, quieter assembly, fewer deliveries to site, cost savings and a reduction [...]
CaberDek – great for winter building and even protects against puppy puddles!29/03/2021
Cheshire Eco-Build is always careful to source environmentally-responsible products so choosing Norbord’s carbon negative CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero was an obvious move. The family-run business based in Bramhall, Cheshire, is [...]
Norbord makes home schooling easier for Cowie primary school01/02/2021
A cash donation from Norbord has made the challenge of home learning a little easier for families at a primary school close to the company's [...]
Norbord’s updated online and interactive resources needed for building in 202127/01/2021
As the UK’s biggest supplier of premium engineered wood panels to the UK construction and housebuilding market, Norbord has always been committed to supporting customers [...]
Reduce noise with CaberAcoustic06/01/2021
Designed to reduce both impact and airborne transmitted sounds, Norbord's CaberAcoustic chipboard flooring panel is specified by the UK's leading housebuilders and contractors for both domestic and [...]

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Apex Timber Frame champions SterlingOSB Zero across high‑performance timber and SIPs projects21/07/2026

What England can learn from Scotland’s housebuilding industry20/07/2026

West Fraser celebrates International Women in Engineering Day 202625/06/2026

West Fraser products – the natural choice for MMC12/06/2026

West Fraser and Kirkwood Timber Frame strengthen partnership to support UK offsite construction growth12/06/2026

Wards Builders and Developers specify CaberShield ECO for new townhouses28/05/2026

Introducing the sales team that’s a cut above30/04/2026

West Fraser products reinforce Construction Safety Week 2026 message27/04/2026

West Fraser raises £10k towards hospice charity’s new community van21/04/2026

West Fraser’s weather-resistant CaberShield Eco10/03/2026

Midlands construction firm chooses CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero for reliable, fast, and high-quality flooring installations09/03/2026

Rocking CaberAcoustic for a quiet life05/03/2026

A staple component in homes since 1966!19/02/2026

Fact sheet published on 60-Day BBA Certified CaberShield Eco by West Fraser18/02/2026

Timber treading lightly on the landscape – the future for carbon negative building materials20/01/2026

Engineered wood: The environmental and economic benefits10/12/2025

West Fraser helps housebuilders meet net zero targets08/12/2025

Goodbye to squeaky floors with West Fraser’s CaberFloor17/10/2025

How West Fraser’s carbon negative wood panels support sustainable construction06/10/2025

Working together with West Fraser’s CaberFix range06/10/2025

SterlingOSB Zero goes full circle for Alexanders’ Timber Design22/09/2025

Selco's natural gas trucks sponsored by West Fraser in joint eco-initiative16/07/2025

West Fraser panels match environmental goals of PassivHaus specialist16/07/2025

Timber frame erectors raising the pace with CaberDek16/07/2025

West Fraser’s CaberMDF in the house25/06/2025

Supporting mental health - every day - at West Fraser28/05/2025

West Fraser range delivering key benefits for South-East carpentry company27/05/2025

Why should builders choose SterlingOSB Zero over plywood?29/04/2025

CaberDek earns top marks from Home Counties carpentry specialist15/04/2025

Timber frame specialist growing business with West Fraser boards04/04/2025

Reduce sound transference with CaberAcoustic28/03/2025

First Processing Industries apprenticeship completed within West Fraser26/02/2025

SterlingOSB Zero engineers out carbon18/02/2025

Why ‘Zero' is a Plus for West Fraser's SterlingOSB17/02/2025

From wardrobes to weatherproof decking, West Fraser has the answer for housebuilders05/02/2025

Saint-Gobain's offsite division making full use of West Fraser panel products16/01/2025

CaberMDF the ideal all-rounder for housebuilders09/12/2024

SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus is replacing ply in many applications09/12/2024

West Fraser CaberDek can now weather the storm for longer19/11/2024

Perfect harmony with OSB and concrete29/10/2024

Building with West Fraser on Mudeford redevelopment18/09/2024

West Fraser working towards EUDR compliance29/08/2024

CaberDek weatherproofs flooring with protective film19/08/2024

West Fraser's commitment to the young is vital for the future26/07/2024

Leeds based builder making the best of CaberMDF19/07/2024

Engineered solutions are taking over from natural wood12/07/2024

How do West Fraser products fit into MMC schemes?12/07/2024

West Fraser helps to tend and nurture Tillicoultry community allotment with £1,000 donation12/07/2024

West Fraser and Falcon Timber - Working in complete harmony with mirrored brand values03/07/2024

The West Fraser sales team is bigger than ever03/06/2024

West Fraser’s flooring is fine come rain or shine03/06/2024

West Fraser’s CaberMDF and SterlingOSB Zero; strong solution for cabinetry and joinery03/06/2024

How switching to West Fraser’s engineered wood panels helps housebuilders lower their Scope 3 emissions28/05/2024

Compelling reasons to encourage retrofit first07/05/2024

Developer cites commercial benefits as key to selecting SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus panels for city centre scheme17/04/2024

SterlingOSB Zero – the builders' choice12/04/2024

West Fraser's CaberShieldPlus – builders' questions answered09/04/2024

Creak-free flooring from West Fraser26/03/2024

Cowie charity donations22/03/2024

Perfectly prepared with SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus19/03/2024

West Fraser’s CaberMDF is perfect all around the house07/03/2024

Modular specialist utilising SterlingOSB Zero to produce high performance SIPs system26/02/2024

The quietest member of the West Fraser family09/02/2024

West Fraser – perfect for your panel projects in 202419/01/2024

Boxing clever with West Fraser donation19/01/2024

Bristol builder banking on West Fraser boards16/01/2024

Bournemouth builder hails benefits of West Fraser panels15/12/2023

New trainees on board at Cowie plant marking over 40 years of apprenticeships04/12/2023

The best panel for the project? West Fraser's new guide for builders has all the answers10/11/2023

Rain, snow, ice? No problem for West Fraser’s CaberDek flooring leading the pack for housebuilders07/11/2023

Try before you buy with West Fraser31/10/2023

Engineered in the UK to shape a sustainable tomorrow24/10/2023

Hebridean housebuilder specifying SterlingOSB Zero on sustainability grounds24/10/2023

CaberFloor performance cuts it for Cotswolds carpenter23/10/2023

West Fraser encourages future carpenters25/09/2023

Taylor Lane Timber Frame finds multiple applications for SterlingOSB Zero22/09/2023

OSB Zero PrimedPlus ideal for site hoarding and security10/08/2023

West Fraser supports family fun with Plean’s Voice08/08/2023

CaberFloor P5 ticks the eco boxes03/08/2023

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