WHO WE ARE
MS BOIS is the successor to the Monnet-Sève Sougy group, a benchmark player since 1927. Today, we are France’s leading softwood sawmill and Europe’s leading Douglas fir sawmill, with an annual capacity exceeding 1,000,000 m³ of processed logs and a multi-site network at the heart of forest regions.
Processing wood responsibly totransform housing sustainably
MS BOIS, Europe's leading Douglas fir sawmill
A family business that became a multi-site industrial group
Today, our 5 sites ensure reliable and controlled supply for construction,
industrial, and distribution markets.
Wood at the heart of our housing and construction
Stable and high-performance structural timber,
Glulam, finger-jointed timber, and edge-glued panels for architectural projects,
Framing timber
Wood for outdoor landscaping
Garden Range
Our role in the French timber industry
From forest to construction: a key link in the value chain
We work at the heart of the timber industry.
Our supplies come exclusively from sustainably managed French forests, within an optimized radius around our sites.
Structural timber (framing, framework, joists, etc.),
Glulam and finger-jointed solid timber, etc.
Products for outdoor landscaping,
Our sites, at the heart of French forest regions & close to customers
OUTRIAZ (01)
SAINT-VULBAS (01)
MAÎCHE (25)
SOUGY-SUR-LOIRE (58)
SAINT-PAUL-DE-JARRAT (09)
Large-section sawing, pellet production + electricity generation
Our commitments to sustainable forest management
French forests, short supply chains & circular economy
Our supply is 100% French, sourced from sustainably managed forests. Our model is based on:
- an optimized supply radius around each site,
- complete traceability of batches,
- valorization of 100% of by-products (chips, sawdust, bark).
This organization reduces the carbon footprint while securing the quality of wood used in construction.
Bio-based solutions and carbon footprint reduction
Our industrial processes incorporate continuous improvement initiatives:
- energy optimization of production lines,
- reduction of transport-related emissions through our multi-site model,
- bio-based innovations to replace certain treatments or improve durability,
- automated sorting and grading to minimize material waste.
Certifications and labels: proof of our standards
MS BOIS meets the strictest standards in timber construction and international markets.
European structural compliance (CE)
ISPM15 compliance for export packaging
Territorial anchoring through the Bois des Territoires du Massif Central and Bois des Alpes labels
Demanding export standards: WCLIB (North America)
French origin and processing with the Bois de France label
Carpenters, craftsmen, and SMEs in the building sector
We supply reliable, stable, and high-performance timber for structures:
- French timber,
- Glulam, edge-glued panels, framing timber,
- sections available quickly and in all species,
- supply visibility.
Who is MS BOIS for?
Our customers and partners
Timber merchants, DIY retailers, and distribution networks
Manufacturers, export, and public authorities
MS BOIS in figures
An immediate view of our industrial capacity and territorial presence:
570,000 m³ of sawn timber
1,000,000 m³
of logs/year
5 production sites & 700 employees
350,000 m³ of Douglas fir
100% of wood valorized
50,000 m³ of glulam
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is MS BOIS?
A French industrial group originating from Monnet-Sève Sougy, specializing in sawing and processing softwood timber.