Hampton Lumber Selects Comact for New State-of-the-Art Sawmill in South Carolina

ST. GEORGE, South Carolina, July 10, 2025 — Comact, a global leader in high-performance OEM wood processing solutions, is proud to announce its selection as the equipment and technology supplier for Hampton Lumber’s new state-of-the-art sawmill in South Carolina. In addition to supplying the mill’s advanced systems, Comact will be responsible for managing and executing the full construction and integration of the project, delivering a comprehensive solution from design to start-up.

“We’re excited to partner with Comact on this next-generation facility,” said Hampton Lumber CEO, Randy Schillinger. “Their proven track record in greenfield sawmill projects and advanced integrated technologies made them the ideal choice for our new mill in South Carolina. This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to safety, innovation and efficiency.”

The new Hampton Lumber facility in South Carolina will be purpose-built to process Southern Yellow Pine and will feature advanced Comact technologies throughout. At its core is a high-performance 20-foot sawline, supported by three continuous dry kilns and a complete Comact planer mill. The entire site will be equipped with Comact’s AI-powered technology suite, including advanced scanners, Smart Vision, and the OPER8™ digital platform.

“We are honored to partner with Hampton Lumber on this exciting new chapter,” said Simon Potvin, CEO of Comact. “Our team is fully committed to delivering an integrated, high-performance solution that will help Hampton maximize fiber recovery, operational efficiency, and long-term value. With our proven track record, we’re confident in our ability to deliver this project on time and on budget, and we look forward to contributing our expertise to a facility that will bring growth and cutting-edge technology to the region.”

Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin in 2025, with start-up anticipated in early 2027.