The Vallee Forestry Equipment adventure began in 1998 when Omer Vallee started operating a woodland patch in the small community of Saint-Denis-de-Brompton. While trying to transform his plot into a thrilling project, Omer faced a major problem: the sawmill offer was very limited on the market. To meet his needs and moved by his spirit of innovation, he modified and improved a basic machine, creating the very first Vallee sawmill.
In no time, this handcrafted sawmill aroused interest in the village. Without being his intention to sell his creation, a neighbor approached Omer and asked him if he could build him a sawmill as well. It is by word of mouth that the first Valle sawmills were sold. The machines gained popularity, and Omer now had a world of possibilities waiting for him. Originally without any plans of starting a career in this line of work since it was a hobby to him, he found his passion and followed this new path that laid ahead. This is how the Vallee portable sawmill was born. Omer, guided by a familial vision, but forward-looking, revolutionized the market. His sawmill became a symbol of innovation and ingenuity, carving itself out a special place in people’s heart.