1. When supply brakes ambitions A few years ago, we met the leader of a factory specializing in high-end pool cues. His company had remarkable know-how and a well-established reputation... but a very real difficulty was holding back its expansion. Despite the precise specifications of the wood orders placed, the [...]
Many customers are familiar with the name VacuBright™ without fully understanding what’s behind it. Some consider it a type of drying, while others view it as just another technical detail. In reality, VacuBright™ is more than just a process: it's a comprehensive, integrated approach designed to simplify your processing and [...]
At Champeau, our know-how has been built up over more than a century through the passion, dedication and collaboration of our teams. It's this energetic collective strength that we recently celebrated, in the atmosphere of a Mexican fiesta, at our summer event. The gathering strengthened the bonds between members of [...]
After over a century of family entrepreneurship and five generations of leadership, Champeau is turning a new page in its history with purpose and continuity. The company proudly announces a transition in its executive team, a move carefully orchestrated over the past few years to secure its long-term growth and [...]
Following the LIGNA show in Hanover, the Champeau team is inspired by the technological advances showcased at this benchmark event for the woodworking industry. This 2025 edition, in particular, highlighted innovations that could transform the way companies tailor their production to meet the specific requirements of their customers. “What we [...]
The baseball bat industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Recently, the "torpedo" bat concept has made waves by challenging traditional manufacturing norms. A new era is emerging beyond this groundbreaking innovation: personalized performance, where each bat results from a detailed analysis of the characteristics influencing a bat’s performance. As a [...]
Champeau is a fifth-generation family-owned company specializing in hardwood product manufacturing. Operating from facilities spanning 225,000 square feet with over 230 dedicated employees, we specialize in both primary and secondary wood transformation. Wood is a versatile and timeless material, but its journey from forest to finished product involves intricate processes [...]
Champeau Opens New Administrative Offices: A Century of Growth and a Vision for the Future. Champeau is thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new administrative offices. This state-of-the-art facility, located just off Route 253 in Saint-Malo, Quebec marks a significant milestone in our company's journey and reinforces our [...]
