KNOW-HOW IN 5 STEPS

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  1 Selecting the Right Sources and Providers

  Finding proper suppliers is of paramount importance to Simon Lussier Ltd. Before we even buy any species, our buyers – qualified in hardwood grading – evaluate the quality offered by each supplier. Only sawmills that offer products matching our high standards and requirements will end up being selected as a source. This is how we manage to offer superior quality products on the market.

  Quality partnerships: Nowadays, our network consists of more than 50 sawmills able to comply to our numerous standards based on the quality of the products we expect from them.

  
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  2 Quality Control upon Delivery

  We insure quality control of the wood upon its delivery to insure its conformity. A complete inspection is run by the grading team to verify compliance to these requirements:

  • Grade of each board
  • Thickness accuracy
  • Straightness of trimming
  • Presence of discoloration or spots
  • Color Overlength Manufacturing standards
  • Total shipping volume
  • Respect of sales agreement
  • Respect of environmental standards

  Once the quality control is done, selected boards are then sent to the grading chain for sticking and drying.

  
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  3 Sticking and kiln drying

  This step requires our team to achieve exceptional levels of precision and accuracy to guarantee the quality of our products. This explains why our procedures require one length per bundle to insure an optimal drying. To prevent excessive warping, the stickers are precisely spread out at every 30 cm and well aligned.

  The lumber is then loaded in a kiln to be dried for a length of time based on its species, thickness, and moisture content upon entry.

  Once the drying cycle is over, every load has to stay an extra 24 hours for conditioning and balancing to prevent any stress or change in humidity.

  
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  4 Post-Drying Inspection and Grading

  Once the product has been dried, our grading experts complete one last inspection to insure optimal and constant quality.
According to your needs, sorting and packaging can be done by our team prior to shipping. A personalized selection service is also available to provide an array of widths, lengths and colors in your order.

  A tally is established for every bundle and shows a maximum of information. This score sheet is the most complete on the market, providing details on the color, quality, quantity, and length, while also helping in determining the volume of each bundle.
Specialized service: Colors can be chosen after planing to guarantee uniform results. Contact us for more information on this service.

  
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  5 Storage and Shipping

  Our vast inventory of lumber species is stored in modern facilities, protecting it against the weather and other potential hazards. This controlled storage guarantees humidity levels adapted to each species.

  Our clients can count on a steady and diversified inventory, making products available quickly. Thanks to our warehouses, our clients have chosen from a wide variety of species, thickness and grades.

  Shipping is done by truck, container ship, or by train. We make sure we offer the shipping method best suited to optimize your production and meet your deadlines.