Norwood Portable Sawmills
Machinery ManufacturingOntario, Canada11-50 Employees
Norwood Portable Sawmills is a mid-sized manufacturer of portable sawmills and related outdoor equipment, based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. It operates globally as a leading designer and manufacturer in the portable sawmill segment. The company traces its origins to 1993, when it introduced the first affordable portable sawmill, the LumberMate. It holds a patent portfolio of more than 75, reportedly larger than the rest of the global industry combined, and its equipment is used in more than 100 countries. Its customer base spans outdoors enthusiasts, craftsmen, hard-working families, hobbyists and professional sawyers, reflecting a diverse market that relies on Norwood to transform timber into usable lumber. In August 2023, Norwood announced the launch of LumberMate, signaling ongoing development of its portable sawmill offerings.