Jamec

What Jamec does

JAMEC Inc. is a privately held Canadian industrial manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Normandin, Quebec. The company designs, fabricates, installs, and services custom mechanical handling equipment — including multi-saw trimmers, automatic bin sorters, high-speed stackers, board untanglers, log infeed conveyors, stick placers, OSB finishing lines, and brush-cutter excavator attachments — built to customer specifications rather than as catalog products. Its primary customer base is North American sawmills (Scierie St Elzear, Resolute Forest Products, Bois Francs Bio Serra), with secondary penetration into OSB/panel mills, mining operations, and industrial customers pursuing Lean/5S programs; geographic reach spans Canada coast-to-coast and the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast United States.

The company operates a fully integrated production stack anchored by in-house machining, bending, welding, cutting, painting, and assembly workshops in Normandin, plus a dedicated (not subcontracted) installation crew that customers cite as a decisive selection criterion. Commercial activity is generated through enterprise field sales backed by participation in major industry trade events (MLMA, MLB, OFIA, Montreal Wood Convention, SFPA, AFPA, NELMA), direct customer relationships, and customer-testimonial case studies. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time, project-based equipment sales supplemented by professional services revenue from installation, 24/7 technical support, parts, preventive maintenance, and engineering/design services. The product portfolio includes the patent-pending PROSTICKS automated stick placement system as a proprietary differentiator.

The company holds a Quebec RBQ contractor license (5722-8793-01) and is member of major North American lumber and forest-products associations. Headcount is stated at 101–250 employees; ownership appears closely held with no disclosed institutional, PE, or public-market backing. CEO Eric Cloutier leads the firm, with operations management and engineering led by Daniel Bilodeau and Patrice Morin (appointed October 2023). The firm operates as a 100% Canadian enterprise with no parent company, subsidiaries, or public listing identified.

Name

Jamec

Legal name

JAMEC INC.

Website

https://jamec.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

JAMEC Inc., founded 1987 in Normandin, Quebec, designs, manufactures, installs, and services custom mechanical handling equipment — including trimmers, sorters, stackers, and conveyors — for North American sawmills, OSB mills, and mining/industrial customers, with its own dedicated installation team and patent-pending PROSTICKS stick placement system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sawmill & Wood Handling Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

Keywords

• Sawmill handling equipment
• Wood processing machinery
• Mining industrial equipment
• OSB production lines
• Custom mechanical engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Equipment Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom industrial handling equipment for sawmills, mining, and OSB operations. Equipment includes conveyors, sorters, trimmers, stackers, and specialized handling machinery.
2. Installation Services: Complete installation services for new wood handling equipment with their own dedicated installation teams. Guarantees quality and smooth commissioning while minimizing installation time.
3. Parts and Technical Services: 24/7 technical support, parts replacement, preventive maintenance, and repairs for installed equipment. Includes qualified technical team available around the clock.
4. Engineering and Technical Services: Engineering services including project design, mechanical engineering, project management, and technical drafting to develop complete mechanical concepts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jamec designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains custom mechanical handling equipment for industrial customers across North America. Its portfolio includes multi-saw trimmers, bin sorters, high-speed stackers, board unscramblers, V-chain scanner conveyors, log handling systems, stick placement/lathing systems, and OSB production and finishing lines. Complementary offerings include LEAN 5S solutions, mining and industrial equipment, and excavator brush cutter attachments, supported by 24/7 parts, technical services, and a dedicated in-house installation team.

Product overview

JAMEC is a 100% Canadian company (since 1987) that designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains high-performance mechanical handling equipment exclusively for industrial applications. The product portfolio centers on wood handling equipment for sawmills, including multi-blade trimmers, bin sorters, high-speed stackers, board unscramblers, V-chain scanner conveyors, log handling systems, and planer mill solutions. The company also offers OSB (Oriented Strand Board) production lines, brush cutter excavator attachments, mining and industrial equipment, and complementary LEAN 5S solutions. All products are custom-built for specific customer requirements. Services include engineering and technical services, 24/7 parts and support, and complete manufacturing and installation services. The company operates from Normandin, Quebec serving sawmills, mining operations, and OSB mills across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JAGRAPH: Graphic design services offered by JAMEC
• PROSTICKS

Products and services

• Multi-Saw Trimmer High-precision multi-blade trimming system for cutting lumber to exact lengths in sawmill operations.
• Bin Sorter Automatic sorting system that separates lumber into bins based on dimensions, grade, or other specifications.
• High Speed Stackers Automated stacking equipment for rapid lumber handling and stacking operations.
• Board Unscrambler (Board Singulator) Equipment that separates and aligns disorganized boards into a single-file stream for processing.
• ProSticks (Patent Pending) Automatic stick placement system for lumber stacking with patent pending status.
• Self-Centering Conveyor for Debarker Conveyor system that automatically centers logs for debarking operations.
• V-Chain Scanner Conveyor V-flight chain conveyor with scanning capability for lumber inspection and sorting in sawmill processing lines.
• Bark Sawdust Chips Conveyors Conveyors designed to transport bark, sawdust, and wood chips from processing areas.
• Log Kickers Equipment that kicks or diverts logs from the main conveyor stream for sorting or processing.
• Log Infeed Conveyors Conveyor systems that feed logs into sawmill processing equipment.
• Stick Placer Automated system for placing sticks between lumber layers during stacking.
• Log Trough Conveyor Trough-style conveyor for transporting logs through sawmill processing.
• Ball Ejector Conveyor Conveyor system that ejects balls or short logs from the processing line.
• Automatic Board Classifier Automatic sorting and classification system for boards based on dimensions and quality.
• Board Untangler (Single or Double) Board untangling equipment available in single or double configuration that separates tangled or crossed boards into an orderly stream.
• Multi-Saw Edger Multi-blade edging saw system for trimming and processing lumber edges.
• Trimming Positioner Positioning system for accurate lumber trimming and end-cutting operations.
• High Speed Stacker (Planer Mill) High-speed automated stacking equipment for lumber handling in planer mill applications.
• Stick Dispenser System for dispensing sticks used in lumber stacking operations.
• Log Selection Conveyor Conveyor system for selecting and sorting logs for processing.
• Continuous Decanter Continuous separation equipment for planer mill waste processing.
• Slow Down Belt Belt conveyor that reduces lumber speed for downstream processing.
• Positioning System Lumber positioning system for planer mill operations.
• Tilt Hoist Hoist system for tilting lumber in planer mill applications.
• OSB Production & Finishing Lines Complete production and finishing line systems for OSB (Oriented Strand Board) mills.
• Brush Cutter Excavator Attachments Excavator-mounted brush cutting attachments for vegetation clearing.
• Mining and Industrial Equipment Custom mechanical equipment design and manufacturing for mining and industrial applications.
• Technical Services Engineering design, project management, and technical drafting services for custom equipment solutions.
• Parts and Services 24/7 technical support, parts replacement, preventive maintenance, and repair services for installed equipment.
• Manufacturing and Installation Services Custom manufacturing and installation services including machining, bending, welding, cutting, painting, and assembly, delivered by JAMEC's own dedicated installation team.

Quantifiable outcome

• Resolute Forest Products invested $57 million in mill modernization with JAMEC as partner supplying multiple equipment systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Resolute Forest ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2024Proud partner in Resolute Forest Products' $57 million Senneterre mill modernization project. JAMEC participated in the modernization plan by offering several mechanical equipment including Multi-Saw Precise Trimmer, 31-bin automatic sorter system, package transfers, and various conveyors, plus their unique installation service. Featured on cover of Canadian Forest Industries magazine.
• Bois Francs Bio SerracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2023Proud partner of Bois Francs Bio Serra modernization project. JAMEC supplies new trimming line and other mechanical equipment for the planing mill modernization.
• NELMA (Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association)minorOthersJAMEC joined NELMA in August 2024. NELMA is the rules-writing agency for Eastern White Pine lumber and grading authority for SPFs species grouping, established in 1933.
• MLMA (Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association)minorOthersLong-standing supplier and exhibitor at MLMA Convention & Trade Show. Participates annually to connect with Southern Yellow Pine producers and sawmill professionals.
• Maritime Lumber Bureau (MLB)minorOthersRegular participant at MLB Annual Conventions in the Maritime region. Attended 87th AGM in Moncton, New Brunswick.
• OFIA (Ontario Forest Industries Association)minorOthersAttendee at OFIA Annual Conventions. Participated in 83rd and 82nd Annual Conventions in Toronto.
• AFPA (Alberta Forest Products Association)minorOthersAttendee at AFPA 83rd Annual Convention in Jasper, Alberta.
• Montreal Wood ConventionminorOthersExhibitor at Montreal Wood Convention - most important Forest Industry Show in Eastern North America. Exhibited at booth 72 (2025) and booth 73 (2024, 2026).
• SFPA (Southern Forest Products Association)minorOthersExhibitor at 2023 SFPA Expo - most important Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Expo in Southern USA, held at Music City Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• USNR: One of the largest North American suppliers of sawmill, planer mill, and wood processing equipment, with a full portfolio of trimmers, sorters, scanners, and material handling systems. Closest scale competitor to JAMEC in integrated mill modernization projects.
• Linck Holzverarbeitungstechnik: German manufacturer of sawmill equipment, including log processing, sorting, trimming, and stacking systems. Directly comparable to JAMEC in custom mechanical handling equipment for sawmill customers, with a stronger presence in European markets.
• RemaSawco (Weinig Group): Supplier of sawmill optimization and scanning systems, including trimmers, sorters, and scanning equipment, now part of the Weinig Group. Direct competitor to JAMEC in the trimmer and sorter categories for sawmill modernization.
• HMC Corporation: Manufacturer of wood processing and material handling equipment for sawmills, including stackers, conveyors, and trimming equipment. Comparable in scale and product scope to JAMEC, with a similar focus on custom mechanical systems for lumber producers.
• Comact: Canadian-based manufacturer of sawmill and wood processing equipment, including trimmers, sorters, and material handling systems. Direct competitor to JAMEC in the North American softwood lumber and planer mill market, with overlapping product categories and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Andritz: Global supplier of systems and services for the wood processing, pulp, and paper industries, including sawmill equipment, debarkers, and material handling. A much larger incumbent competing for major mill modernization projects alongside JAMEC.
• Weinig Group: Global woodworking machinery group with a broad portfolio across solid wood processing, including sawmill-adjacent equipment. A larger incumbent serving many of the same end customers as JAMEC, with significantly greater scale and product breadth.
• Kadant: Diversified industrial equipment supplier with products serving the pulp, paper, and wood processing industries, including material handling and processing subsystems. Overlaps with JAMEC in sawmill/wood-handling equipment categories and serves tier-1 forest products customers.

Emerging players

• Springer Microtec: Sawmill scanning and optimization technology provider. Partially overlapping with JAMEC's V-Chain Scanner Conveyor products in the wood scanning and classification sub-segment of the sawmill handling market.

Regional players

• Heinola Sawmill Machinery: Finnish sawmill equipment manufacturer producing trimmers, sorters, and material handling systems. Comparable in product categories to JAMEC but primarily serving European sawmill customers rather than the North American market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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