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

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.

About Comact

For over 100 years, Comact has been a leading OEM in high-caliber wood processing equipment, digital technologies, cutting solutions, project services, and aftermarket support. Driven by innovation and excellence, we are dedicated to helping our customers address their most pressing operational and business challenges in today’s industry.

Whether for brownfield or greenfield projects, Comact’s expertise provides wood processing facilities with the confidence that their investments will yield superior performance, throughput, and ROI. This ensures they remain competitive and achieve sustained growth in an ever-evolving market. Trust Comact to deliver exceptional performance every time. For more information, visit www.comact.com

Contact:

Anne-Marie Levesque – VP Business & Product Development – anne-marie.levesque@bidgroup.ca – (450) 435-2121

Source: Comact