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Comact, a global leader in wood processing solutions, has announced 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 operational efficiency in handling a wide[…]

SAINT-GEORGES, QC, DECEMBER 10, 2024 — 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 short film that highlights a century of innovation, evolution, and leadership in the wood processing industry. This year[…]

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, NOVEMBER 1, 2024 — After more than 10 years of transformational leadership and as part of a planned succession strategy, Comact President & CEO Alistair Cook announced he will take on a new role to help prepare the next generation of Comact leadership and usher in a new era of growth for[…]

BID Group, a leader in the wood processing industry for over a century, has announced its new identity as Comact. This transition marks a significant evolution in the company’s journey and reflects its commitment to innovation and excellence. From its origins as an OEM, Comact has been instrumental in transforming the wood processing industry. The[…]

BID Group, a pioneer in wood processing solutions, just announced a brand-new, groundbreaking innovation: the ResawExpert, a Comact-branded AI-powered linear resaw optimizer with vision. This revolutionary technology will take wood transformation to a whole new level of precision, efficiency, and performance. The Comact ResawExpert is a game-changer, especially in hardwood and specialty processing workflows that[…]

Vancouver, British Columbia, November 1st, 2024 — We are pleased to announce the appointment of Travis McDonald as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development at Comact. Travis brings a unique blend of skills and experience, making him the ideal leader for this critical role. With over 30 years of expertise in engineering and strategic[…]

The 2024 version of the Timber Processing & Energy Expo (TP&EE) was one of the best yet, as 1,126 attendees joined up with 825 exhibitor personnel at the biennial event held September 25-27 at the Portland Exposition Center in Portland, Ore It marked the sixth TP&EE produced by Hatton-Brown Expositions, an affiliate of Hatton-Brown Publishers[…]

BID Group celebrates Compact’s 100th anniversary and Legacy of Innovation and operational excellence BID Group Statement BID Group, a pioneer in wood processing solutions, is proud to announce that this year, its Comact brand is celebrating 100 years of performance, innovation, and commitment. Comact was founded on January 24, 1924, in the Beauce region of[…]

BID Group, the North American leader in sawmill equipment manufacturing, installation, and life cycle service announces it will invest over $1.5 million dollars at its existing facility in Mirabel to grow production capacity. The company will add 5,000 ft2 to its existing footprint, increasing production capacity over 50%. “Digital Technologies continue to be a key driver[…]

BID Group (“BID”) is pleased to announce it has received an order from Idaho Forest Group (“IFG”) to deliver its first greenfield sawmill complex project in the Southern United States. In addition to managing engineering, design, and construction of the facility through its Integrated Solutions Team, BID will supply a complete range of industry-leading technologies[…]