Primary and Secondary Processing

Scierie Moulin processes wood in two stages: the first stage consists of debarking, sorting and sawing logs to produce beams, rafters and other raw products. The second stage includes drying, planing and treatment, improving the durability and quality of the wood for a variety of uses. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, the sawmill can offer products to suit any project, while ensuring responsible, sustainable management of forest resources.

First and second wood processing at Scierie Moulin

Our core business is wood processing: primary and secondary processing.
Primary processing consists of debarking, sorting and cutting logs from the forest to length, then sawing the raw timber into a variety of products: beams, rafters, planks, battens, rafters, etc. These products can be used directly or destined for secondary processing. Secondary processing involves giving the wood a final finish by drying, planing and treating it, thereby improving its quality and durability.

Thanks to our expertise and advanced technologies, we can produce all types of wood products from start to finish, tailored to the needs of all your projects.

Sawmilling: Primary wood processing

The first essential stage in our process is sawing, where we transform logs and bolts into sawn timber.
The sawing process begins at the log yard

Stage 1: Reception and
sorting of round timber

Our teams in the forest and our buyers supply the log yard directly with logs. Sorting this wood is a strategic part of our process to guarantee the material yield and sawing quality expected in production. All timber is debarked. Long timbers are cut to optimise the material according to the curves and characteristics of each log. All the logs are then sorted by length, species, quality and diameter, ready to be sawn!

Stage 2: Sawing

The sawmill has 3 sawing lines, each dedicated to a different type of product.

The profiling line, installed in 2019, can produce large standard sawn timber from 3 to 6 metres in diameter.
The large timber band line can process timber up to 1m20 in diameter.
The first band allows us to saw long lengths of up to 8m.

Sawing aims to maximise the products obtained per log, while the residues are transformed into sawdust and chips for Moulin Bois Énergie. Our scanners and modern equipment enhance the comfort of our operators.

Drying: Stabilising wood over time

Drying wood is an essential stage in guaranteeing its dimensional stability and its interior application. With over 20 years’ experience in drying, we dry fir, spruce and Douglas fir from 18% to 12%.

We combine traditional know-how with cutting-edge technology to dry the wood.

We also offer high-temperature treatment for wood used in the manufacture of packaging, crates and pallets. Our kilns are approved for ISPM15 treatment (see certifications tab).

ISPM 15 (International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures n°15) stipulates that wood from regions or countries infested by certain forest insects must be disinsectised before being introduced into another territory. This standard aims to limit the spread of harmful organisms between continents.

Planing for a perfect finish

Planing is a key stage in the secondary transformation of wood. Our planing lines enable us to produce a wide variety of profiles, from the simplest (4 chamfers) to the most complex (false chamfer).

Slotting also makes it possible to produce laths, battens and battens from raw timber from the sawmill. Packaged in bundles for easy handling of small products.

Treatment: protecting and preserving wood

Treating wood is a crucial step in ensuring its longevity and resistance to the elements.
Scierie Moulin is fully equipped to treat wood products in an environmentally-friendly way. Our new automated treatment line recovers all drippings and avoids direct discharge into the environment.
We offer a range of treatments:

CLASS 2 – soaking

Product used: SARPALO 860 Adkälis
Use: Use class 2 – Wood in shelters with temporary or accidental rewetting
Colour: yellow or colourless
Effective against basidiomycetes (cubic rot), insects with wood-eating larvae (house longhorn beetles, lyctus, wood borers) and termites as a preventive treatment for construction wood.

CLASS 3 – autoclave

Product used: Korasit KS2
Use: Use class 3 / 4
Colour: Green or brown