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VANCOUVER, BC, April, 7, 2026 — Comact, a global leader in high-performance OEM wood-processing technologies, announces the completion of its acquisition of Oleson Saw Technology, a well-established leader in wide bandsaw blade manufacturing. The transaction strengthens Comact’s cutting and saw technology offering and further expands its aftermarket and consumables portfolio for the wood processing industry. Based […]

VANCOUVER, BC, December 9, 2025 — Comact, a global leader in high-performance OEM wood-processing technologies, is proud to announce a major equipment and technology sale to Niagara Sawmilling Company, located in Invercargill, New Zealand. This large-scale modernization project will significantly enhance Niagara’s production capabilities and strengthen operational performance.  “We are excited to move forward with this new sawmill in partnership with Comact. The […]

ST. GEORGE, South Carolina, September 4, 2025 — Comact, a global leader in high-performance OEM wood processing solutions and project services, is proud to announce its collaboration with Hood Industries on a major brownfield modernization of their existing facility in Waynesboro, Mississippi. This strategic upgrade will enhance the facility’s capabilities and reflects Hood Industries’ continued investment […]

SAINT-GEORGES, QC, AUGUST 18, 2025 — Comact, a global leader in wood processing solutions, is proud to announce the release of its new-generation log pusher, featuring a patent-pending single step design for heavy-duty applications. This new model expands Comact’s existing range of log pushers, which also includes double-step and multi-step designs, providing mills with tailored […]

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 […]

MIRABEL, QC, June 17, 2025 — Comact, a leader in OEM high-caliber wood processing equipment, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Lakeland Steel, based in Rotorua, New Zealand. This partnership marks an important step in Comact’s global growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to better serving customers across New Zealand, Australia, and […]

ST. GEORGE, SC, JUNE 12, 2025 — Comact is pleased to announce the expansion of its operations with the lease of a 48,000-square-foot facility in Building 2 at Port 95 Business Park in St. George, South Carolina. This strategic move marks Comact as the first tenant in this state-of-the-art industrial park, positioning the company to […]

SAINT-GEORGES, QC, JANUARY 8, 2025 — Comact, a global leader in wood processing solutions, proudly announces the launch of its new hybrid sawline, a groundbreaking innovation designed to address the evolving challenges of the sawmilling industry. Combining circular saws, bandsaws, and advanced smart technologies, this cutting-edge system sets a new benchmark for speed, flexibility, and […]

SAINT-GEORGES, QC – As 2024 comes to a close, Comact, a leading OEM in high-caliber wood processing equipment, digital technologies, cutting solutions, project services, and aftermarket support supplier, is proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a short film that highlights a century of innovation, evolution, and leadership in the wood processing industry. This year has […]