Carbotech International
Carbotech International is among the most innovative companies in the industry and has been a major industry player since its creation. Its loyal customers include companies of all sizes, and some of them are known worldwide.
In March 2008, aiming to advance the company still further, André Nadeau became the sole owner and brought together the best allies. New designs were developed and the company acquired unique patents, thus becoming a sought-after partner in the market. Carbotech has a workforce of approximately 100 dedicated, dependable employees. For over 30 years, the company’s philosophy has focused on its four main pillars, namely expertise, speed, accuracy and robustness.
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CARBOTECH GROUP ACQUIRES AUTOLOG and SAWQUIP
PLESSISVILLE, July 6, 2021 – Carbotech Group has announced its acquisition of Autolog, a company specializing in wood processing optimization and automation. It became full owner on July 6, 2021.
Carbotech Group has been experiencing continuous growth as the wood processing industry has boomed.
Published on 2/2/2024:
Plessisville, Quebec, Canada, February 01, 2024 – Carbotech Group is proud to announce the acquisition of Sawquip, a manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of sawmill equipment for the primary and secondary breakdown of logs into lumber. By integrating Sawquip’s products and services into its own, Carbotech Group is pursuing its expansion and broadening the range of products it offers its customers.
An enhanced product range
This acquisition allows Carbotech Group to add on a new field of expertise, providing customers with innovative new solutions for lumber production. Sawquip’s innovative products include log turners and optimized log infeeds, chipping canters, twin and quad circular saw modules, as well as positive cant turners to allow for controlled curve sawing, among others.
To standardize procedures and presentation, Sawquip equipment will now be part of the Carbotech brand.
“Uniting Sawquip’s knowledge and products with our own will strengthen our expertise and allow us to expand our log solutions,” says Luc Houde, Executive Vice President of the Carbotech Group.
High-quality expertise
Sawquip has 35 years of experience and is a North American pioneer in the manufacture of curve sawing equipment, having been among the first to offer this sawing technique to the industry. Its equipment will now be manufactured at Carbotech’s facilities in Plessisville, Quebec. To ensure the continuity of this proven expertise, Carbotech Group has also appointed Pierre Lafond, Carbotech’s Vice President, Operations, to lead the transition and integration. Mr. Lafond already has extensive experience in manufacturing equipment similar to that produced by Sawquip. After-sales service and support will also be provided by Carbotech’s dedicated team.
“We are delighted to have concluded this transaction, which will undoubtedly result in a winning synergy that will drive Carbotech Group’s continued growth. On our end, this sale will allow us to devote 100% of our resources to Cardinal’s development and activities,” mentions Pascal Labranche, President of former Sawquip owner Équipements Cardinal Inc.
Carbotech Group
Carbotech Group was born of Carbotech’s acquisition of Autolog. Along with their new plant in the southern United States, the two specialists in their fields boast over 70 years of experience in comprehensive sawmill solutions for the wood industry.
