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Primary and Secondary Log Processing Machinery

OPTiMiL is recognized as a world leader in producing primary & secondary log processing equipment. Our mechanical design and automation systems for sawmills can be found in many sawmills in North America, Australia and New Zealand

OPTiMiL’s objective has been to help our customer’s produce a quality product in an efficient manner and to maximize their existing wood resources. We are best known for taking our proven machinery concepts & modifying them to suit each customer’s need & budget.

OVER 40 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

40+
Years of Excellence
500+
Machines Installed
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3
Continents Served
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100%
In-House Manufacturing

SERVICES

Manufacturing at its Best

BandMills

Optimil’s proven high strain Bandmills are designed to achieve the highest feed rates and the lowest sawing deviation

Gangsaws

Optimil Vertical Arbor Gangs are designed for maximum throughput and maximum sawing accuracy.

Vibrating Conveyors

All EDEM Medium, Heavy and E-Heavy duty vibrating conveyors are available in both unbalanced and balanced configurations.
Why Choose Us

Built Different. Built Better.

Four decades of engineering sawmill machinery that outlasts, outperforms, and adapts to every operation.

Precision Engineering

Every machine is designed to achieve the highest feed rates with the lowest sawing deviation — built to exacting tolerances from day one.

Custom to Your Budget

We take proven machinery concepts and modify them to suit each customer's specific needs and budget — no one-size-fits-all solutions.

100% In-House Manufacturing

Designed, built, and tested entirely at our Delta, BC facility. Full quality control from raw steel to final commissioning.

Expert Field Support

Our responsive support team ensures your start-up and ongoing operations run at peak efficiency — across North America, Australia and New Zealand.

The Value of Our Company

Optimil is recognized worldwide as a leader in primary and secondary log processing machinery, as well as log and board optimization systems for progressive sawmills. The company also designs and manufactures industrial electrical panels, operator consoles, and control cabinets.

For over 40 years, Optimil has focused on delivering innovative, state-of-the-art machinery to meet the evolving needs of the sawmill industry. Operating from a modern, mid-sized manufacturing facility, the company primarily serves Canadian and American clients.

Our emphasis is on designing and supplying high-recovery, high-production chipping and sawing systems, as well as upgrading existing machines and sawmill operations. Optimil is well equipped to deliver competitive, advanced solutions, supported by an extensive range of machinery and control systems.

INDUSTRIES

Industries We Serve

Optimil Machinery Inc. is a high quality designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art sawmill machinery. Optimil currently employs over 140 people in design, fabrication, machining, assembly and testing at our modern plant in Delta, BC. Our capability includes strong control systems, design, manufacture, commissioning, and service including robotics, computer and P.L.C. support.

 

BandMills

Optimil’s proven high strain Bandmills are designed to achieve the highest feed rates and the lowest sawing deviation

Gangsaws

Optimil Vertical Arbor Gangs are designed for maximum throughput and maximum sawing accuracy.

Vibrating Conveyors

All EDEM Medium and Heavy vibrating conveyors are available in both unbalanced and dynamically balanced configurations.

INDUSTRIES

Industries We Serve

Optimil Machinery Inc. is a high quality designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art sawmill machinery. Optimil currently employs over 140 people in design, fabrication, machining, assembly and testing at our modern plant in Delta, BC. Our capability includes strong control systems, design, manufacture, commissioning, and service including robotics, computer and P.L.C. support.

BandMills

Optimil’s proven high strain Bandmills are designed to achieve the highest feed rates and the lowest sawing deviation

Gangsaws

Optimil Vertical Arbor Gangs are designed for maximum throughput and maximum sawing accuracy.

Vibrating Conveyors

All EDEM Medium and Heavy vibrating conveyors are available in both unbalanced and dynamically balanced configurations.

Client Trust

Trusted by Mills Across Three Continents

Optimil's bandmill has been running in our operation for over 12 years with minimal downtime. The precision and build quality is unmatched — we've ordered three more since.

Mill Manager

What sets Optimil apart is their willingness to customize. They took our existing layout and designed a solution that fit our budget without compromising throughput.

Operations Director

From the initial design consultation through to commissioning, the Optimil team was professional and responsive. Their field support is second to none.

Plant Engineer
Operating in
🇨🇦 Canada
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🇺🇸 United States
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🇦🇺 Australia
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🇳🇿 New Zealand
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