News Summary

Kalesnikoff Mass Timber, a fourth-generation family-owned company, has officially opened a new 100,000-square-foot mass timber prefabrication and modular facility in Castlegar, British Columbia. This facility marks North America’s first vertically integrated mass timber operation, complementing Kalesnikoff’s existing facilities and enabling the company to offer innovative products for prefabricated walls, flooring, and full modular construction. The expansion aims to support multi-story affordable and market housing, schools, workforce housing, and other essential infrastructure. The company, which started as a small logging operation in 1939, is now led by Chris Kalesnikoff as COO, alongside his sister Krystle Seed, the CFO, and their father Ken as CEO. Kalesnikoff’s products are primarily sold in Western Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest, with specialty lumber products reaching Japan and Europe. The company benefits from controlling its raw timber supply, allowing for high-quality construction with reduced onsite noise. Additionally, customers like the Stryke Group and Stephane Laroye Architect Inc. are integrating Kalesnikoff’s mass timber into their projects, emphasizing the material’s safety, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. Adera Development Corporation has utilized Kalesnikoff’s mass timber in its Smartwood projects, highlighting the advantages over traditional concrete and steel construction.