BID Group Grows, Increases Capacity

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Simon Potvin
Simon Potvin

Mirabel, Quebec— BID Group, with its head office here, a North American leader in sawmill equipment manufacturing, installation, and life cycle service, recently announced it will invest over $1.5 million at its existing facility in Mirabel to grow production capacity, according to a company press release. The company will add 5,000 square feet to its existing footprint, increasing production capacity over 50 percent. 

“Digital technologies continue to be a key driver in the transformation of the wood processing industry and a differentiator in the performance of Comact equipment. This investment will allow us to expand production capabilities to continue providing our customers the assurance of leading-edge solutions built with the highest quality workmanship in the industry. This project is part of our long-term manufacturing strategy, and we are pleased to announce this investment in our future,” stated Simon Potvin, President, Wood Processing. 

Construction will be complete in the summer of 2022. 

Since 1924, the privately-owned BID Group has been providing industry-leading solutions for its highly valued customers. As one of the largest integrated suppliers to the wood processing industry, and a North American leader in the field, BID Group is your one-stop source for guaranteed, comprehensive, and innovative solutions, according to a company press release. The ability to provide complete, smart, connected, turnkey manufacturing facilities that include engineering, project management, equipment, software, installation, startup, and after sales parts and services is the BID Group companies’ strategic value to its customers. The company has offices in 15 locations situated to serve the predominant wood processing regions of North America. 

Learn more about BID at www.bidgroup.ca.

By Miller Wood Trade Publications

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