For five generations, the Champeau family has been converting choice hardwoods into an impressive range of quality products
Established in the early 1900s in Saint-Malo, Quebec, near the Canada/U.S. border our 225,000 square foot facilities employs only the latest cutting-edge technology. Our team of over 230 dedicated and highly qualified employees is committed to a process of continuous improvement that encourages exceptional creativity and competitiveness for the benefit of our clients.
The forest has been part of our life for generations. That’s why we make every effort to optimize the potential of each tree harvested. As our Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification attests, we’re strongly committed to managing our forests in a sustainable way, thus assuring a perpetual supply of natural resources for future generations.
We are passionate about our craft, and this passion translates every day into our concern to better meet the needs of our clients and the highest standards of quality in the industry.
Locations
Our sawmills, kilns, and manufacturing facilities are strategically located in Saint-Malo and Frontenac in the Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada, near the U.S. border. Our locations provide easy access to timber grown in the vast Eastern hardwood forests of Canada and Northern New England. It also permits us to provide rapid deliveries to our Canadian and American customers, as well as to overseas markets through the port of Montreal.
Sawing
Teamwork is the secret behind one of the best equipped, most productive hardwood sawmills in Canada
Flexibility is the hallmark of our sawmill, and thanks to its, custom-built optimizing equipment we’re able to simultaneously manufacture a wide range of standard and custom-made wood products.
Drying
Respect for tradition has enabled Champeau to master the drying process
Pre-drying in a controlled environment protects and preserves freshly cut lumber, reducing defects caused by exposure to sunlight and the elements.
The drying process is carefully adjusted to the characteristics and dimensions of the lumber. The traditional drying method coupled with our ultramodern control systems gives excellent results. However vacuum-drying is unparalleled when stability and brightness of color are crucial.
Secondary processing
Our state-of-the-art dimension mill is carefully designed to meet the most stringent requirements of the current wood components market
From the optimized ripping line to packaging and shipping, all our operations are centralized.
For years we’ve worked hard to improve and refine our equipment and workforce in order to present our clients with an impressive selection of products ranging from the simple to the intricate.
Our rigorous production management system enables us to provide just in time delivery on custom-made product orders.
