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The Wood Product Manufacturing market is a segment of the broader forestry industry, which encompasses the production of lumber, plywood, veneers, and other engineered wood products derived from logs. Within this context, the industry operates closely with the pulp and paper sector; both rely heavily on timber as a primary raw material. While wood product manufacturing focuses on the creation of solid wood and composite materials for construction, furniture-making, and other wood-based goods, the pulp and paper industry is concerned with the production of paper, cardboard, and other cellulose-based products. The symbiotic relationship between these sectors is evident in the supply chain: wood residues from lumber and wood product manufacturing, such as chips and sawdust, are often used in pulp production, contributing to a more integrated and efficient utilization of the timber resource. Prominent companies in the wood product manufacturing market include Weyerhaeuser Company, which specializes in timberland management and the production of wood products, and Georgia-Pacific LLC, known for its wide range of building products and related goods. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a leading producer of lumber, panels, and other wood materials, while Canfor Corporation is recognized for its extensive operations in lumber, pulp, and paper products. International Paper Company, though primarily known for its paper products, also produces wood products such as lumber and particleboard. These companies are illustrative of the intertwined nature of wood product and pulp and paper manufacturing, reflecting the industries’ reliance on sustainable forest management and the comprehensive Show Less Read more