The four SIMONIN brothers Jean-Marie, Dominique, Joseph and Louis, founded SIMONIN Frères sarl in 1967. At the time, the principal activity was traditional carpentry and finish work.
The following dates are milestones of the company
1972: GLULAM BEAMS and 1700 Sqm. shop
1984: SAPISOL® insulating roof panels
1989: design office and first CAD centers
1991: creation of PROFILS MOB® glulam timbers
1993: SAPISIN® floor ceiling and wall boards
1996: launch of FUNLAM® wood siding
1998: first CNC unit
2000: first glulam beams RESIX® construction
2001: new paint shop
2002: finished product warehouse
2003: 3.2MW heating system
2004: second high frequency press
2005: third finger jointing line
2006: extension of gluing facilities
2007: new offices and show room
2008: new finishes + FUNLAM® casings
2009: company transfered to employees:
Christian BALANCHE, Christophe SEGARD, Didier DROZ VINCENT, Jean Paul FAIVRE, Daniel CUENOT.
+ new OPENLAM® wood siding openwork style