Our sawmill
The story of The TARTERET Sawmill begins in 1954 when Philippe TARTERET, aged of 22, arrives in Estissac in Aube (150 km south-east of Paris).
The first works (1954-1965)
Development of the sawing equipment.
Beginning of the artificial wood drying operation
Philippe TARTERET launches the artificial wood drying operation. He then regularly increases the sawmill capacity by adding a pre-drying room and a vacuum drying room. In order to grow his business, he sets up efficient technical installations to ensure production quality.
Modernization of the head rig
With the installation of a double-way-cut saw, the sawmill significantly increases its sawn timber production. A modern cross-cutting logs station added to a debarker is then installed.
Creation of the sawn-cut-to-size workshop
Creation of a sawn-cut-to-size workshop, allowing us to offer all kinds of dried wood timber products. Installation of a multiple-blade ripping saw in order to define precision cuts according to customers’ specifications.
Set-up of the trimming activity
Set-up of a trimming activity in order to optimize production of strips and square-edged.
ISO quality certification
The TARTERET Sawmill is the first French sawmill specialized in oak and hardwoods to have obtained the ISO 9002 and then ISO 9001 certifications.
Extension of the ripping workshop
Installation of a second multiple-blade ripping saw and automatic stacker.
Development of beam sawing
Installation of a horizontal bandsaw allowing us to saw big and long beams up to 15 meters.
PEFC certification
The sawmill obtains the PEFC certification for logs, sawn timber in oak and other hardwoods. The TARTERET Sawmill quickly supports sustainable development initiatives.
New customer hall for boules control and measure
Construction of a customer hall for boules control and measure with a radio-controlled vacuum lifter.
Improvement of dried wood storage facilities (2010-2011)
Installation of an air conditioning system in three dried wood warehouses.
ICPE authorization
The sawmill obtains the ICPE authorization, an environmental protection zoning and a three-step French governmental process to prevent and reduce certain environmental risks.
New stacking and sorting area
Installation of a new stacking and sorting area in the sawmill with an automatic vacuum lifter.
