About Us
Andersen Pacific is a high-value and dependable custom-cut sawmill. For nearly two decades APFP has been manufacturing the finest timber available in the Pacific Northwest. We pride ourselves on providing only the highest caliber wood products—available in Hemlock, Spruce, Douglas Fir, Western Red and Yellow Cedar.
History
Andersen Pacific Forest Products is a privately-held, family-owned company.
For 50 years Charlie Andersen has been an active member of British Columbia’s forestry industry.
In 1964 he started up Canadian Overseas, his first in a series of forestry-related companies.
In 1993 Mr. Andersen realized a long-time dream with the purchase of a manufacturing facility—Andersen Pacific Forest Products.
For two decades the Andersen Pacific mill has delivered the highest quality sawn wood products to markets around the globe.
Vision
We seek to consistently manufacture exceptionally high-quality wood products.
We create maximum value from high-grade and shop-grade logs.
At Andersen Pacific we take pride in our products. Our well-trained and dedicated workforce ensures consistent quality, maximum value and high recovery rates.
Our mill’s specialized agility allows APFP to accommodate clients’ unique product requirements, custom cuts and specialty log sorts.
For two decades Andersen Pacific Forest Products has built a reputation on:
Consistent production of the finest wood products available
Attention to detail in the production, care and handling of high-value specialty products
Honesty, integrity and respect for customers, employees and partners
Respect for the environment and the community
Accommodation to clients’ unique product requirements
People
Many of our key operators have been at APFP since the beginning. Mill employees are well-trained, well-informed and strongly committed to producing the highest quality sawn products available from our British Columbia forests.
Mill
The APFP sawmill is located on company-owned land in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, strategically close to a consistent supply of Western Canada’s highest quality timber.
Our primary equipment consists of a seven-foot double-cut band mill, two 5’ pony band mills, a gang saw, one re-saw, a shifting 6” edger and one board edger.
Other facilities include: log yard and equipment, large log splitter, log barker, lumber grading and sorting facilities, forklifts, covered lumber storage, dip tank, and lumber packaging facilities.
Partners / Associations
Affiliated Companies:
- Queesto Forest Products
- Canadian Overseas Log & Lumber Ltd.
- Northview Enterprises Ltd.
- Canadian Pulp Chip Ltd.
Associations:
- Member of The BC Wood Association
- Canadian Mill Services Association Certification
Careers
Andersen Pacific believes in investing in people. Our staff is well-trained and well-supported.
Are you interested in joining the APFP family?