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The Next Generation

Our team is made up of the next generation of saw specialists who are passionate about what they do and excited for future innovations in the industry.

Our commitment to the purchase of new automated round saw equipment is allowing us to improve our processes and turn around saws quickly while maintaining a high level of precision. In addition to modernized CNC equipment and business systems, we’ve added new staff and training and mentoring programs to ensure our customer service is the best.

At Sawco, we are your one-stop shop for all your saw maintenance and repairs.

Our Services

New Saws

We sell trim and guided saws in all sizes as well as saw filing consumables. We work with customers to understand their specific sawing situation and then apply our knowledge to supply saws that improve recovery and quality while reducing costs.

Saw Service

Our experienced saw filing specialists will ensure your saws are maintained, repaired and sharpened for optimal performance. Only the top-quality carbide tips are used in the repair of existing saws and state of the art CNC equipment utilized for sharpening.

Together we have over 50 years of combined experience in the design, repair and maintenance of round saws for industrial applications. We pride ourselves on customer service and ensuring our customers have the best saws to meet their unique milling needs.

V-Top Technology

You can expect a better-quality cut and reduced kerf at higher speeds using our V-Top carbide tipped saw blade technology.

The V-Top will result in:
– reduced tear outs
– increased feed rates
– superior finish
– significant noise reduction
– increased blade life between saw changes
– superior performance in frozen wood

Company News

February 3, 2025 – Sawco Industries is looking for a Junior Machinist in Salmon Arm, BC.

Sawco Industries is looking for a Junior Machinist in Salmon Arm, BC. This is a great entry-level position that will offer training, mentorship and growth potential for those who are mechanically inclined and enjoy working within a shop environment.

To apply, please send your resume to jobs@sawcoindustries.com or drop off your resume in person, at 4240 45 St SE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2W1 from 8:00am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday.

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TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

“We have worked with Sawco (previously Hodgson Saw) since 2009. We needed to improve our trim finish and heard the V-Top saws were the best in the industry. We put together a program with them for our planer and the results were instant! Overseas customers called us immediately to find out what we had changed. We have been so impressed by the service, reliability, knowledge, and performance at Sawco that we even started using them in our two new sawmills in Alberta and Saskatchewan. I highly recommend Sawco Industries.”

Lee Mason – Process Development Manager, Dunkley Lumber Ltd.

“Louisiana Pacific Golden has been dealing with the team at Hodgson/Sawco for over 10 years. We originally had our blades sharpened by another company and had decided to send blades after being approached by the previous owner Jim years ago. After receiving the blades back we were impressed. The turnaround time is good for our location and if we require something to be done immediately they will step up and service. We have chosen to purchase the plate for any new sawblades from Hodgson/Sawco as an agreement between us has been made and we send all saws to them for sharpening and repair. They have and continue to provide excellent service and quality to our saw cutting requirements.”

Jody Hiraoka – Materials Manager II, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation

“The Sawco team has always done prompt and excellent work for us even going out of their way to getting blades out for us in a couple of days if we’ve been in a bind . Since we deal quite a bit in the Japanese market and finish is everything including the end trimming, Sawco has always done an excellent job with our V-Top trim-saws . In the last 2 years we have also added a brand new CLT plant which Sawco does a lot of various sized V-Top saws for and the work is always second to none . I look forward to doing more business with them in the future.”

Eric Eggers – Saw Filer

“Sawco has been manufacturing and servicing our Sawmill and Planer trim saws for several years including benching, sharpening and retipping them. The saw mill saws are a 24” alternate top and the planer are a 17” V-top. Sawco has also manufactured saws for both of our gangs and our board edger. We have also sent gang saws to get retipped when our tipper has been down. Sawco has been a great asset for us and are always there to help us out. The quality of work and service is top notch.”