The English translation is: Stella-Jones Inc. is an internationally active wood producer based in Canada. The company originated as Roy Lumber Company in Quebec in 1905 and soon became a major producer of wooden sleepers. In the following decades, the company expanded and shifted its focus to the production of railway sleepers, telephone poles, and other wood products. Today, Stella-Jones is one of the leading producers of pressure-treated wood products in North America. The company operates over 30 production sites in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australia, employing over 2,000 employees. The company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SJ. Stella-Jones' business model is based on the production of wood products that are made more durable through pressure treatment (treated with preservatives). Stella-Jones' customers include both public and private organizations that require wood products for use in construction and infrastructure. Customers include railway companies, utility companies, telecommunications companies, city administrations, and landscaping companies. Stella-Jones' products include a wide range of items such as railway sleepers, power poles, telephone poles, fence posts, road signs, bridge components, noise barriers, playground equipment, and garden furniture. The products are made from various types of wood, including pine, spruce, hemlock, cedar, and oak. One important specialty of Stella-Jones is the production of wooden sleepers for use in the railway industry, which need to be highly durable. Stella-Jones operates three main business segments: the North American segment, the Australian segment, and the European segment. Each of these segments operates multiple production sites and serves specific products and customers. The North American segment is the largest, with production sites in Canada and the United States. The European segment includes production sites in France, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. The Australian segment includes production sites in Australia. The company has a strong environmental commitment and recognizes that sustainability is of utmost importance in the production of wood products. Stella-Jones exclusively uses wood from sustainable forestry practices and is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Additionally, the company employs environmentally friendly processes, methods, and materials to reduce environmental impact. Overall, Stella-Jones is a significant player in the wood industry and has established itself as a reliable supplier of wood products for the construction industry and infrastructure. The company has a long history and a wide product range, allowing it to meet the different needs and requirements of its customers. With the growing demand for sustainable products and the ongoing improvement of environmental protection, Stella-Jones is well positioned to continue expanding and strengthen its position in the industry.