Norbord Inc.  today announced that its shares have been authorized for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).  Norbord expects its shares to begin trading on the NYSE on February 19, 2016 under the symbol “OSB”.  The Company will retain its primary listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), but is changing its ticker symbol on the TSX to “OSB”, effective February 19, 2016.

In connection with its application to list on the NYSE, Norbord filed a registration statement on Form   40-F with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.  A copy of Norbord’s Form 40-F is available at www.sec.gov.

Norbord Profile

Norbord Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).  In addition to OSB, Norbord manufactures particleboard, medium density fibreboard and related value-added products.  Norbord has assets of approximately US$1.6 billion and employs approximately 2,600 people at 17 plant locations in the United States, Canadaand Europe.  Norbord is a publicly traded company listed on the TSX and will soon be listed on the NYSE under the symbol OSB.