History
Scierie Dion et Fils Inc. was founded in 1993 by Jean-Guy, Jean-François, and Sébastien Dion.
Main activity: sawing hardwood and softwood lumber.
Affiliated company: Les Industries de bois St-Raymond Ltée.
Main activity: hardwood lumber drying.
In total, more than 80 direct jobs.
Sawmill
Built in the 1940s, it produced approximately 3,000,000 board feet per year until 1993.
The old mill, acquired by the Dion family, has been completely rebuilt since 1993.
In addition, major expansions including the installation of state-of-the-art technology in 2007, 2010, 2012 and 2017 have enabled the company to position itself as a leader in its field in Quebec.
The company continues to improve and upgrade its equipment, allowing us to remain a leader in the industry.
The certification of our plant under the FSC environmental standard enables us to meet our clients’ needs through our chain of custody.
This year, we expect to produce approximately 100,000,000 board feet.
Species Produced
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- Yellow Birch;
- Red Oak;
- sugar maple;
- Cherry;
- Basswood;
- Ash;
- spruces;
- poplar;
- Fir;
95% of our supply comes from Quebec.
Our sawn lumber is kiln-dried and sold to manufacturers producing furniture, plywood, panels, flooring, and pallets.
Wood residues (bark, sawdust, and wood chips) are used by companies manufacturing paper.
Committed to the Community
We have been a major partner of the Festival La Grosse Bûche for several years, and each year we invest in Maison Plamondon to support the regional culture of Portneuf. In addition, our donation to the Fondation Santé Portneuf contributed to the TACO project at the Portneuf Hospital in 2021. We also support the Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie, benefiting the Marguerite-d’Youville, Saint-Joseph and Louis-Jobin schools.
Our Impact
We are also committed to supporting community organizations that make a difference, such as the Quebec Forest Industry Council (CIFQ) through the Leadership Scholarship, the St-François Foundation, and the Fondation Québec Philanthrope.
