Chevron Royal Bolsters Prefabricated Timber capacity with Randek Automation Investment
TORONTO – Chevron royal is expanding its offsite construction capabilities with a significant investment in automation technology from Randek, positioning the Canadian company to meet anticipated growth in housing demand. The move underscores a broader industry trend toward prefabrication and modular construction as solutions to housing shortages and rising construction costs.
Chevron Royal’s investment centers around a Randek truss table, a decision made despite uncertain market conditions. “You can’t wait for market conditions,” explained Chevron Royal’s Matte. “you need to believe in the business in the long run. If you wait until you feel the timing is right, you’ll keep on waiting. When we ordered the truss table from Randek, we didn’t know what business would be like in two years. But we knew there was a housing shortage, so we went ahead.”
The company anticipates a surge in demand beginning in 2025, 2026, and 2027, and aims to be fully prepared to capitalize on it. Matte emphasized the necessity of calculated risk-taking for business success, stating, ”You always have to take risks. It’s part of being in business… people who don’t invest and don’t take risks will eventually disappear.”
This investment aligns with initiatives from the Canadian federal government, including a standardized housing booklet designed to expedite developer approvals.Chevron Royal views these developments as further evidence of increasing housing demand and the need for expanded capacity.
Randek highlighted the collaborative nature of the project, emphasizing its ability to tailor solutions to individual client needs. “Every client has different needs,” said Foster of Randek. “Our role is to work with them, refine the solution, and make sure the system is capable of growing with their business.”
Beyond the truss table, Chevron Royal is also focused on expanding into new product lines and refining factory processes, with a goal of attracting a new generation of workers through safer, more automated work environments. The partnership between the two companies was recently showcased at Ligna 2025, demonstrating the growing impact of prefabrication and automation on the global construction industry.
For Chevron Royal, the investment represents a commitment to long-term growth and a proactive approach to addressing the evolving needs of the Canadian housing market.As Matte succinctly put it, “You just do it. You believe in the future of the business, you invest, and you get ready for what’s coming.”
More details can be found at Chrevron Royal and Randek.
