For more than four decades, Lauzon’s Sawmill Division has been the cornerstone of our integrated supply chain. By maintaining complete control of the resource from the forest to the finished product we ensure a stable supply of premium hardwood while upholding the highest standards of performance, traceability, and sustainability.
This unique control over raw materials positions Lauzon among the very few North American manufacturers that oversee every step of the transformation process.
The Sawmill Division plays a strategic role in creating value throughout the organization by managing:
Recognized as the largest hardwood sawmill in Canada at the time of its acquisition, the Thurso Sawmill remains one of Lauzon’s most strategic assets.
These modern facilities enable efficient processing while meeting the industry's highest quality standards.
Annual Board Feet
Kiln Drying Capacity
Board Feet Storage
High-Performance Saw Lines
Artificial Intelligence and Lumber Optimization
A pioneer in advanced manufacturing technologies, Lauzon partnered with CRIQ to develop an artificial intelligence system for automated lumber grading.
Reduced waste and material loss. This initiative reflects our longstanding commitment to continuously improving our processes while maximizing the value of every forest resource.
At the time of its commissioning, this innovative operation was unique in North America, pushing the boundaries of hardwood optimization and further strengthening Lauzon’s position as a technology leader in the hardwood industry.
Since day one, quality has been at the core of everything we do.
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Long before sustainability became an industry standard, Lauzon had already embedded responsible practices into the heart of its operations.
Full utilization of
wood fiber
Systematic recovery of
production residues
Conversion of by-products into
renewable energy
Responsible forest
management
A philosophy focused on
minimizing raw material loss
This approach helps reduce the environmental footprint of our operations while maximizing the value derived from every tree harvested
A Truly Integrated Value Chain
Few companies in the industry maintain such complete control over their value chain:
Forest
Sawmilling
Drying
Manufacturing
Finishing
Distribution
This integration ensures consistent quality, superior traceability, and greater flexibility in responding to market demands.
A Culture of Continuous Innovation
Ongoing investments in automation, machine vision, and artificial intelligence enable Lauzon to continually improve operational performance while reducing waste.
Maximizing the Value of Every Tree
Our integrated business model is designed to extract the greatest possible value from every harvested tree through advanced recovery, processing, and by-product valorization technologies.
Lauzon founded
years of expertise in wood processing and manufacturing
Acquisition of the first integrated sawmill
Acquisition of the Thurso Sawmill
Modernization project of the Thurso sawmill.
Transforming an exceptional natural resource into superior-quality products through innovation, craftsmanship, and a level of vertical integration that is truly unique within the hardwood industry.
From forest to finished products, discover how wood is transformed through each stage of Lauzon’s integrated operations.
From Forest to Mill
Sawmill Operations
Transforming raw timber into
high-quality materials
From Residuals to Energy
Energy Division
Maximizing every resource through
sustainable energy production
From Wood to Living Spaces
Flooring Brands
Crafting hardwood flooring
designed to last