About Us
We take pride in the work that we do at White River Forest Products (WRFP) because we know that we're helping to build dreams. Whether people buy our quality lumber to build their dream home, cottage, or business, or want a good paying job with us for themselves and for the generations to come in the community, White River Forest Products (WRFP) helps make those dreams a reality. We are distinct because we are a community-based venture.
The random length sawmill was formed by private investors, the Netamisakomik Anishinabek (formerly known as Pic Mobert First Nation) and the White River Economic Development Corporation. Located in Northwestern Ontario in White River, Ontario, WRFP is known for its high quality lumber and a strong community spirit. A multi-million dollar re-investment program is ongoing, and the mill employs over 145 talented people working towards making WRFP one of the most efficient mills in Eastern Canada… and we're hiring.
Our Mission & Values
We are a community-based venture building its own future. Our mission is to be a profitable, low-cost forestry organization converting forest resources into competitive and innovative quality projects while protecting the environment and creating positive long term social, cultural and economic benefits for the region and its people, employees and investors. We advocate a non-discriminatory policy as well as favouring the employment of local and regional residents.
Our core values – People, Pride, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation, and Teamwork – inspire our actions and guide the behaviour of employees and contractors working within our operations.
We also believe that to be a world leader in our field, our safety goals must include eliminating all injuries, occupational illnesses, unsafe practices and incidents of environmental harm from our activities. We believe that our work is never so urgent that we cannot take the time to do it safely and in an environmentally-responsible manner.
Our People
In 2013, the mill was purchased by the Netamisakomik Anishinabek (formerly known as the Pic Mobert First Nation), White River's Economic Development Corporation, and a private investor group led by Frank Dottori.
Pic Mobert First Nation
White River EDC
White River's Economic Development team works to attract new businesses to our community and encourage the retention and expansion of existing businesses within our community.
Our Affiliates
Hornepayne Lumber
100 kilometers north of White River, Ontario, Hornepayne Lumber LLP is located in Hornepayne, Ontario. Formerly the Haavaldsrud sawmill, it was purchased in 2016.
Hornepayne Power
Beside the mill in Hornepayne is Hornepayne Power Inc. (formerly Becker Cogen) which was also purchased in 2016.
Element5
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