A production site that meets the challenge
Respect for the resource, quality and reliability are the core principles that guide us throughout the processing flow
Franck, at his control station, keeps an eye on the sawing line feed.
We have visited and studied production sites well beyond Europe to design our own approach.
Our sawmill and planing mill are based at Champ-Le-Duc in the Vosges.
A strategic location at the gateway to Europe, set in the forested Vosges mountains. It is on this mountain-ringed site that we designed our industrial process for softwood processing and treatment.
Sawmill
A sawmill rethought from the ground up, based on a Scandinavian process adapted to French and European requirements.
Planing mill
Product quality and custom-made capability for reliable production and innovative profiles.
Drying and energy production unit
Where timber drying meets energy optimisation, through the valorisation of production waste.
A sawing unit in the heart of the Vosges
This new sawing unit is state-of-the-art, with a process inspired by Scandinavian methods.
The main line, a HEW SAW (Finland), handles diameters from 12 cm to 45 cm and lengths from 2.40 m to 6 m. A second line, dedicated to larger timber, processes diameters above 45 cm and up to 1 m.
What sets us apart is that we have paired this new unit with matching drying capacity. Our model stands out by sorting the timber once it is dry.
This makes it possible to eliminate any defects that may appear during the drying cycle.
Key figures
Production capacity
• 120,000 m³ of sawn timber
Equipment in operation
- 1 circular saw line
- 1 band saw line
- 1 sorting line with scanner, moisture control and machine grading
Species processed on the sawing unit
- Spruce
- Fir
- Douglas fir
What sets our sawing line apart
Our sawing line is equipped with optical scanners that detect defects and identify pieces to be rerouted or re-graded.
Machine grading integrated into the sorting line.
A planing mill known for product quality
Our 4 planing lines deliver high production volumes while ensuring an optimal finish. A dedicated team designs and produces custom tools to meet your requests for specific profiles.
Key figures
Production capacity
• 50,000 m³ of planed timber
Equipment in operation
- 4 planing lines
- 1 brushing line
Species processed on the planing unit
- Spruce
- Fir
- Douglas fir
- Canadian larch
- Thermo-treated
- Nordic pine
- Nordic fir
- Red Cedar
In-house sharpening of planing tools
A dedicated workshop for cutting tool maintenance gives us autonomy and consistency in production.
Drying and energy production unit
Two key elements tied together in our energy strategy: our drying capacity, powered by cogeneration.
Key figures
Drying capacity
• 100,000 m³/year
Equipment in operation
- 10 kilns of 200 m³
Electricity production
• 1.3 MWh
Thermal energy production
• 8 MWh
We sort the timber once dried!
At Gaiffe, timber is sorted once dry, allowing us to identify any defects caused by drying.
Key figures for our Vosges production site
A family business since 1965
Family values of rigour, commitment and resilience underpin an ethical approach to our people and their environment.
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heat produced
of electricity produced
In-house knowledge-sharing programme
Experienced logistics team
Team members
2026
Valorisation of by-products from our production for an optimised resource, with no unused waste.
