International Forest Industries Magazine February March 2016 digital version including video

FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016

AT THE CUTTING EDGE Sophistication for harvesters

VIEW FROM THE UPPER TIER

Understanding the latest emission regulation

SWIMMING THE ATLANTIC

EU lifting specialist moves on North America

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CONTENTS

LOGGING • BIOMASS

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28 HARVESTERS

58 LIFTING & LOADING

Some tweaking of the finer points of harvester base unit manufacturing has characterised International Forest Industries’ harvester technology review this year

Amongst the advancements made by crane and general woodyard logistics specialists this year is a move by a European giant into American waters

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68 ENGINES - CAT

70 CUTTING EDGE MORBARK & BOXER

Chris Rowan from Caterpillar talks us through the realities of the EPA Tier 4 Final regulations for forestry players

REGULAR FEATURES

IBC

IBC NEW LAUNCH - TIGERCAT Tigercat S855D and LS855D shovel loggers are released with Tigercat FTP Tier 4 power for North American market

New Boxer, & Morbark models featured at The Rental Show

4 Logging News

12 World Markets

72 Advertising Index

SAWLINES

25 LUCIDYNE

25 USNR

26 BID GROUP

24 JOESCAN

LUMBER PROCESSING

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24 BID GROUP

14 News

An acquisition has combined some crucial components into an impressive group with an established reputation

23 World Markets

72 Advertising Index

COVER: USNR - LOG INFEED With more options in more applications, USNR–Söderhamn Eriksson has a log infeed solution that’s right for you. Whether you’re a large or mid-size operation, running small or large logs, batch processing or 3D shape optimizing, our systems deliver high speeds, high piece counts, and highly accurate log positioning.

From ELI’s with flight simulator technology that slews, skews, and tilts for the ultimate

AT THE CUTTING

in positioning accuracy, to compact singlelengths like the SL3000 and KTI with integrated log turners, you’ll be amazed at the strategic retrofit options available to capture more recovery from your logs. Ask us about your specific application.

Sophistication

EDGE

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VIEW FROM THE UPPER TIER

Understanding the latest emission regu

lation

SWIMMING THE ATLANTIC

EU lifting spec ialist moves on North America

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SAWMILL SUP PLIER SWELLS

Merger creat es complete sawline servi ce

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EDITOR’S COMMENT

Expect the unexpected Biomass markets continue to swell despite seemingly significant challenges

W

ood pellet demand quintessentially refuses to drop back to levels that represent anything other than strong growth. It might just be me, but this feels like an extremely encouraging trend, or the unexpected continuation of a trend.

Our friends at The North American Wood Fiber Review recently reported increasing levels of investment in new production capacity in the US southern states on the back of higher pellet demand in the United Kingdom. In the third quarter of last year, 77% of North America’s pellet exports were from southeastern US. North American overseas pellet exports increased for the second consecutive quarter, rising 15% on the preceding period to reach record levels of more than 1.6 Mt. “Newly operating pellet plants in the US Gulf Coast region made their presence felt in the third quarter with their first shipments to Europe,” the NAWFR said. “German Pellets in Louisiana, Drax Biomass’s two new plants in Louisiana and Mississippi, and Zilkha Biomass Energy in Alabama all continued their ramp-up of operations.”

Exports from gulf ports consequently rose more than 50% from the previous quarter to more than 550,000t.

Canadian exports were flat and European exports were down slightly, though given Europe – the UK in particular –is the largest consumer of pellets this is hardly cause for alarm. The net result is still proudly strong.

This expansion of the pellet world is not a surprising trend in many ways. What was a decade ago was regarded as ‘the green energy phenomenon’ is no longer a phenomenon as much as a well-established growth sector for forest industries.

However there are two reasons why this growth should have, in theory, been threatened.

First, the initial phenomenon was predicated on a booming global economy with the highly ambitious and altruistic goal of doing away with fossil fuels forever.

This was bound to cost billions, if not trillions, of dollars in subsidies to encourage the development of wind farms, solar farms, bioenergy plants and the next generation of green technology development; along with R&D dollars from the private sector to motivate the

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grassroots innovation. But then at a time when money was awash in the global system, who cares? What better way to spend all our cash than on a better world?

But then the bubble burst. Credit dried up and government coffers looked vulnerable. All of a sudden cheap energy was the priority and the colour of that energy no longer mattered.

Subsidy programmes were largely discarded.

This should have been a problem for bioenergy.

Second, the recent drop in oil price – down about 50% over the past few months, having already fallen by 55% from mid-2014 – has made diesel power incredibly affordable. This goes hand-in-hand with previous and consistent falls in the price of coal, perhaps the cheapest and most readily available fuel.

This would have given managers of various operations and businesses plenty to think about when assessing and revising energy requirements and putting in place procurement plans.

Neither of these factors has done much to slow down the biomass juggernaut.

This is largely a credit to biomass providers that have continued to invest in their technology to the point that they no longer need the subsidies governments once provided because the cost of their brand of green fuel is actually affordable.

It is also a reflection of the recent resurgence in the anti-fossil fuel movement following the climate talks in Paris late last year. The oil price falls are associated with the breakdown of OPEC but they will not receive help from governments that have signed up to strict new emission targets, which will require renewable energy sources like biomass.

For foresters, this is all good news. There seems little the world can throw at the biomass sector to bump it off its upward trajectory – touch wood – and long may that continue.

Enjoy!

Chris Cann Editor

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The John Deere 6090 PowerTechPlus, 9.0L FT4 engine, currently available in European models, provides more power than its predecessor, yet consumes 10% less fuel.

Boasting 200kW, the 6-wheel model now equals the 8-wheel model in power, improving from the previous 170kW. Additionally, these engines provide a 17% torque increase in 6-wheel models, and 5% more torque in 8-wheel models.

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LOGGING NEWS

Eco Log reveals the new harvester range and officially announces its collaboration with Volvo Penta 2016 is the year when Eco Log’s newest generation of 550, 560, 580 and 590 harvesters will be launched with Volvo Penta D8 engines installed, ranging in power from 218 to 320 hp.

Characterized by their high performance, reliability, fuel efficiency, and low emission levels, Volvo Penta diesel engines are built to be versatile. The engines are developed to satisfy forestry application with their low weight, compact designs, and easy installation, making them perfect to power the new Eco Log harvester generation.

It is important to mention that Eco Log and MTU (Mercedes) remain partners. The reliability and efficiency of MTU engines, notably the 926 LA, have undoubtedly contributed to the success of Eco Log machines over the past years.

Therefore, the existing D-series forwarder and 688 continue to be equipped with Mercedes Engines.

(See Harvesters p36 for full report

Tigercat factory support continues to grow in South America Tigercat has announced that Pedro Venegas has joined the Tigercat product support team in the position of Chilean Factory Support Representative.

Based in Los Angeles, VIII Region, south of Chile, Venegas will focus on providing after-sales technical and operational support to Tigercat’s growing customer base in Chile. He will work closely with Tigercat’s Factory Sales Representative for South America,

Frans Misdorp, to further grow Tigercat’s market share in this territory. Initially his efforts will focus on the Chilean customer base and then broaden throughout the Spanish speaking region over time.

Venegas has nine years of experience working in the forestry industry including with Tigercat machines in many different locations and diverse applications across Chile. He previously worked for current Tigercat dealer, Latin

Equipment Chile specializing in infield technical support and training for both carriers and attachments across the diverse product portfolio they offer. Venegas brings excellent hands-on technical and training skills to the Tigercat team, being certified in Electronic and Automation Control Systems and Maintenance of Industrial Processes by the Chilean Technical Professional Institute.

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Stora Enso invests in pellet production at Ala sawmill Stora Enso will invest Euro 16 million to start pellet production and to renew the boiler at Ala sawmill in Sweden.

The investment allows the group to turn the sawdust – a by-product at the sawmill – into

pellets, a high value source for renewable energy. The integrated pellet production at the sawmill will secure the best product quality and manufacturing efficiency, while the investment in the boiler will improve the cost efficiency and

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environmental performance of the mill. Pellet production is estimated to start during the 2Q 2017.

Stora Enso will also invest Euro 10 million to renew the boiler at its Honkalahti sawmill in Finland, in order to achieve cost savings

and improve the environmental performance of the mill.

Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wood and paper on global markets.

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LOGGING NEWS

More efficient forest machines are shrinking the market The Swedish market for forest machines is shrinking. That’s the conclusion of a review of the past six years’ registrations of forwarders. The average reduction is 16% Number of registered forwarders in Sweden in 2015 by manufacturer

The manufacturers can see several reasons and the trend also applies to harvesters.

“The machines are becoming more efficient, with a higher utilisation rate and longer lifespan,” explains Rolf Andersson, CEO of Rottne. “Because the felling volumes stay relatively constant from year to year, fewer machines are required.”

The trend is also apparent in the after-market. Previously it was common to do welding repairs on frames and centre pivots. But stronger constructions now mean that welding is rarely done whatever the brand of machine.

Other factors are also at work.

Peter Hasselryd, CEO of Komatsu Forest, says the proportion of final felling done has been unusually high.

“We’ve sold fewer but larger machines,” he says, pointing to upcoming production increases at the Södra Värö and SCA Ortviken pulp mills. “The forestry companies may have temporarily reduced their thinning operations in order to save their thinner stock until the new mills come on line.”

Higher demands from the banks A third explanation is that the banks are making greater demands for financing forest machines and contractors are therefore delaying replacing their machines.

“This is fundamentally a sound development that can give contractors a stronger economic situation,” says Martin Bredenfeldt, CEO of Gremo.

New registrations of forwarders fell by five percent in 2015, from 301 to 287 machines. John Deere retook first place with 127 registered forwarders, a market share of 44.3 percent.

“We were right in the middle of changing our product range in 2014 and had eight months’ delivery time for some models,” explains Dieter Reinisch of John Deere. “Now the new models are in place and the statistics are showing that.”

Komatsu Forest was the top selling brand in Sweden in 2014.

Last year the company fell back from 101 to 85 forwarders sold. The move does not worry Peter Hasselryd.

“2014 was a good year with successful launches of new models,” he says. “Over time we’ve

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Year

2015

2014

Manufacturer

Number

%

Number

%

John Deere

127

44.3

94

31.2

Komatsu

85

29.6

101

33.6

Rottne

29

10.1

34

11.3

Ponsse

26

9.1

41

13.6

EcoLog

14

4.9

11

3.7

Gremo

5

1.7

12

4.0

Logset

1

0.3

1

0.3

Tigercat

0

0.0

7

2.3

Total

287

had a 30-percent market share and that’s where we are now.”

Gremo was among those that lost the most. According to the official statistics four Gremo forwarders were registered in 2015.

The company says it sold seven machines but even that is nearly a 50-percent reduction compared with 2014’s sale of 12 machines.

“We’ve cut back on our operations and have reached our planned level,” Martin Bredenfeldt says. “Seventy to seventy-five percent of our production goes to export, mainly within Europe.”

Big growth for small machines Another explanation for the shrinking market could be the successes of small professional machines, which are not registered with the Swedish Transport Agency.

But the manufacturers say this competition has a marginal effect.

“We’re feeling this impact mostly on our smallest model among the independent larger private forest owners,” says Rolf Andersson of Rottne.

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Number of registered forwarders in Sweden by year Year

Number

2015

287

2014

301

2013

257

2012

335

2011

358

2010

313

2009

258

2008

353

2007

382

2006

299

2005

353

Source: the Swedish Transport Agency. Compiled by Elmia AB

During the period 2013 to 2015 an average of 282 forwarders were registered per year. The average for the previous three-year period was 335, meaning that the market has shrunk by 16 percent or 54 forwarders.

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LOGGING NEWS

A first for Caterpillar: remote operated logging machines

Cat® forestry machines are being utilized via remote control for the first time in a project that ultimately may pave the way for wider application of the technology in the logging industry in order to increase operator safety.

Although remote operation has been used in Cat mining and construction equipment in the past, this is the first use of the technology with Cat forestry equipment.

“Caterpillar is on the cutting edge of technology,” said Kolin Kirschenmann, Product Manager for Cat Forest Products -- technology to help Cat customers work more productively, efficiently, and safely in the most demanding applications and environments.

Three Cat 521B track fellerbunchers worked for most of 2015, removing trees and other vegetation inside Fort Bragg, North Carolina. One of the machines was fitted with a disc saw head for felling large timber while the others were equipped with mulching heads for clearing smaller diameter trees and brush.

The Cat machines were operated by remote control.

The work is being carried out on the site of a former gunnery range, an area that is littered with unexploded bombs and other military ordnance. Because of the risk associated with the unexploded ordnance, the machines were equipped with the innovative technology to allow workers to operate them from a safe location via remote control.

“This is an incredibly important range...because we don’t have an

aerial gunnery range currently,” said Wolf Amacker, chief of operations for Fort Bragg range control. When the entire project is completed -- the land cleared, ordnance removed and range facilities constructed -- Army aviators will be able to train onsite instead of traveling to other military installations. The range also will be used for training by military aviators from other bases.

However, the job of clearing the land is a “daunting task,” said Amacker. That’s because the site had been used as a munitions range for decades. Removing the unexploded ordnance prior to clearing the land would be too dangerous and expensive, and equipping a land-clearing machine (that requires an operator) with armor provides only limited protection.

The solution: forestry equipment operated by remote control, eliminating the risk of ordnance exploding and causing injuries or fatalities of equipment operators.

The Army selected Environmental Chemical Corporation (ECC) to be its contractor on the project. ECC, a global business that specializes in site remediation work for the military and government agencies, has done similar work at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia and Fort Polk in Louisiana.

To provide the equipment and the know-how for the project, ECC turned to another firm, Applied Research Associates (ARA), to supply the remote control system and work with the primary

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equipment vendor, a New Englandbased Cat dealer, Milton Cat. ARA reached out to Mike Mangin, leader of the track feller-buncher product team for Caterpillar Forest Products, to collaborate on a solution that would leverage the electric-over-hydraulic controls of the Cat track feller-buncher.

ARA brought the latest version of its tele-operation system to the project, a kit that can be mounted on the machine in as quickly as 15-20 minutes, depending on the technician and experience.

The machine operators sit in a nearby office -- an air-conditioned trailer – and operate the equipment via laptop computer and operator controls. The remote operator has several video screens to observe the work -- multiple cameras are utilized and mounted on the machines with magnets to enable good visibility -- and controls the machine as if he was seated in the cab. The cameras can ‘zoom’ and also ‘pan’ or sweep over an area if additional visibility is needed.

In addition the site is constantly monitored using aerial drones that provide a bird’s-eye view of the work zone in high definition video, allowing operators to be aware of obstacles beyond the vision of the onboard cameras.

The project requires clearing about 980 acres, most of which will be done with the remotely operated equipment. The work began in June 2015 and is on schedule to be completed in January 2016.

“Success in this project will lead to more near-term opportunities at Army sites in Georgia and Louisiana as well as longer term opportunities globally,” said Kevin Thieneman, president of Caterpillar Forest Products.

ARA worked with Caterpillar Forest Products so the company’s remote control kit essentially “would plug in and play,” said Greg Hewitt, ARA Unmanned Systems Group Leader. The control kit plugs into a data port, and the machine can be operated remotely at a distance as far as two miles.

ARA has utilized a similar system in other applications, mainly for the military, including other Cat

Kolin Kirschenmann, Product Manager - Cat Forest Products

equipment.

The ECC workers had not operated feller-bunchers before but were accustomed to the machines after four hours of rudimentary training provided by ARA, according to Hewitt.

The project illustrates the importance of the collaboration of Cat dealers. Milton Cat was not the first equipment dealer that ARA approached, noted James Egan, a forest products sales representative for Milton Cat at the company’s location in Hopkinton, Mass. “They got shot down by other people who were not willing to go down this road with them.”

“The biggest thing, I think...was Milton Cat’s ability to look outside the box and look at new options,” he added.

Caterpillar Forest Products is advancing this technology to develop a purpose-built steep slope package. (Caterpillar is a sponsor of the Steep Slope Logging Conference planned for Richmond, British Columbia, on March 2. For more information about the conference, visit www. steepslopelogging.events.) The benefit of the technology in such an application parallels the Fort Bragg application: it removes the operator from a hazardous environment and ensures his safety.

Instead of working in the cab of a machine navigating steep terrain or manually felling timber with a chain saw, the logger would be located nearby and operate the machine remotely, completely safe.

LOGGING NEWS Safety for operators is the paramount concern, Egan agreed.

“Remote control definitely eliminates...danger.” Whether it is steep slope logging, demolishing buildings, removing toxic waste or unexploded ordnance, mining or other tasks, any application that can help eliminate hazards to an operator “is a good place for

remote control,” observed Egan.

Aside from using remote controlled machines to mitigate hazardous work environments, the technology may have wider application for the forestry industry, which has difficulty recruiting, training, and retaining good equipment operators. “There are some people who think it might

be a good idea to turn a logger into an office worker,” said Egan, the equipment operators potentially running a machine from home or an office environment up to 100 miles away.

Dan Dructor, executive vice president of the American Loggers Council, echoed that sentiment.

He has heard talk about remote

control forestry equipment, he indicated. “Most talk comes from contractors when they are having labor problems...wishing everything could be remote controlled.”

Greenheart Group signs agreement to acquire a forest management service company in New Zealand Greenheart Group Limited has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with independent third parties to acquire the entire equity interest of Northland Forest Managers Limited (“NFM”), a limited company incorporated in New Zealand principally engaged in the provision of forest management services. The total consideration for the acquisition is less than NZD1.5 million ($1 million).

After the completion of the acquisition, NFM will become an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary

of the Company. NFM has been providing forest management services to Greenheart’s New Zealand operation, its largest client, since November 2010. It also provides services to other local forest owners in New Zealand. NFM is a well-established business with prerequisite knowhow, experience and professionalism in plantation operation.

Mr. Wu Wai-Leung Danny, CEO and Executive Director of Greenheart, said “Greenheart’s New Zealand operation has

a remarkable business track record since its acquisition in 2010. It continues contributing significant revenue and cash flow to Greenheart in the past few years. Greenheart’s New Zealand operation is now one of the largest radiata pine exporters in Northland region, New Zealand. At present, its annual harvesting volume maintained at around 650,000 cubic metres to 700,000 cubic metres.”

Mr. Wu Wai-Leung Danny, CEO and Executive Director of Greenheart

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LOGGING NEWS

Joel Schönning new CEO for Eco Log As of February 1st Joel Schönning is the new CEO of Eco Log. Schönning is 41 years old and has experience from leading positions and

numerous industries.

“Eco Log is a great company with a positive momentum. It has a lot of potential and it will be really exciting to bring Eco Log to the next level” Schönning says.

“I’m glad that Joel takes this position in the company and I’m convinced that he has what it takes to bring Eco Log to the ‘Forestry of tomorrow’”, says Stig Linderholm, owner of Eco Log.

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Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (formerly Pic River First Nation) launches new forestry company The Biigtigong Nishnaabeg recently launched a new forest enterprise aimed at supplying timber to local mills in Terrace Bay and White River, Ontario, Canada. The company, Mkwa Timber, is wholly owned by the Pic River First Nation.

Company President, Byron LeClair said the launch has been a long awaited process. “For the past two years we’ve evaluated equipment supply options, negotiated access to timber, sale contracts with the mills, as well as invested heavily in the training of our members.”

The company has hired 8

community members to operate and support the timber company.

Employees have been learning to operate the state of the art equipment since the new year and are eager to prove themselves in their new role.

The opportunity launches new forestry company to prove themselves will come soon, as harvesting commenced on February 8th, with first loads of wood expected to reach Terrace Bay in early March.

In total, LeClair estimates Mkwa Timber will supply 200,000 cubic meters of fibre annually to the Terrace Bay mill.

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Under the banner of Mkwa Timber, two harvesters were purchased from Ponsse of Finland, the international forestry machine manufacturer.

An Ergo and an eight-wheeled Scorpion King arrived off the boat in Canada on Jan. 28 and were shipped to Timmins for inspection before arriving in the community for a scheduled public showing on Feb. 5 Representatives from Timmins based equipment supplier, ReadyQuip and Ponsse North America were on hand to take part in the launch.

Biigtigong Nishnaabeg has launched a forestry enterprise built around the purchase of new forestry equipment imported from Finland

LOGGING NEWS

Logging contractors in B.C. are caught in a dilemma

With easy-access timber pretty much used up, they are logging in increasingly challenging terrain, including steep slopes that had been bypassed because SAWpreviously TECHNOLOGY they’re too steep for traditional machinery reports Friday offcuts and Business Vancouver.

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A relatively new approach to operating on steep slopes is tethered, winch-assist logging, which has solved the access problem. It is being used with success in places like New Zealand, contractors were told at recent Truck Loggers Association (TLA) conference in Vancouver.

B.C. logging contractors say they have no choice but to follow New Zealand’s example. “The land base is being stretched and the areas which we’ve been avoiding in the past, we can no longer do that, or we’re just not going to have a land base to operate on,” said Reid Hedlund, owner of Mid-Boundary Contracting.

Steep-slope logging doesn’t necessarily mean going higher in altitude. Even lower down on a mountainside, usable stands

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more economically and is more environmentally sensitive.”

B.C. has been lagging behind New Zealand and northern European countries when it comes to innovation in the steep-slope field.

Only a few B.C. contractors, most of them on Vancouver Island, have been using winch-assist logging to get at timber on steeper slopes.

To showcase some of this innovative new technology being developed, designed and used by New Zealand harvesting contractors, a special one-day event, Steep Slope Logging has been set up specifically for North American contractors and forestry companies.

It runs in Vancouver on 2 March.

Full details and registrations can be made on the event website, www.steepslopelogging.event.

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ACT Construction Equipment, based in Charleston, N.C., joins Bandit Industries’ growing network of authorized dealers. ACT is stocking Bandit’s compact line with a wide range of hand fed chippers and stumpers in stock and ready to show and and saw filing room supplies,” demonstrate. They are fully stocked with parts and trained to York stated. “Oleson bandsaws serviceinhand fed chippers and stump grinders. are manufactured our The possibility of moving the saw arbors in their outer end Pennsylvania, USA facility.”

ACT has a great reputation for selling andworking supporting position clears the whole space and allows easy trouble-shooting necessary – Linck The prototype double construction arbor compact equipment” said Bandit ifSales Manager circular saw from German Jason Morey.

“And they will do a great job supporting our North manufacturer Linck, the model MKS, hasCarolina a fixed saw customers. sleeve and If you are in the market for a hand fed was presented at the Ligna trade guides. The saw arbors can high cutting speed allows the use orlarge stumper ortherefore need parts or service for aofchipper show in chipper 2013. With its be positioned for saw bladesor with smaller saw clampingstumper length of 560 mm, the ACT. different saw blade diameters. kerfs. contact They are ready to assist you.” machine can process four-sided “The possibility of moving the The use of counter bearings for has been for more than 40 years cants of up toACT 600 mm total width.in business saw arbors in their outer end the sawwith arbors with higher speeds The cutting height of 350 mm position clears the whole working reduces bearing load to a locations in North Carolina – Winston-Salem, Charlottetheand allows the processing of large space and allows easy troubleminimum and the saw arbor units Wilmington. cross sections. shooting if necessary,” Linck said. are suitable for robust and The saw arbors can be positioned in height independently from each other using servo-hydraulics with linear

of timber are often left standing adjacent to logged areas because the trees grow on slopes too steep for falling and yarding machines.

Some steep-slope harvesting is done using heli-logging, which targets high-value timber in smaller patches. But that leaves behind a lot of other timber that could have been logged had fallers and yarders been able to operate in the steeper terrain.

“Major tenure holders recognize that they now have to go back into these areas that have been bypassed to try to find a way to do it, first of all safely and then cost-efficiently,” Hedlund said. “It’s the future of the forest industry,” said Kelway Cox, owner of Mountain Forestry Ltd. “Moving The RZ 1 to these steep-slope harvesters lets us access more timber

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motors. Another advantage is the nearly complete compensation of the driving forces to minimise the bearing load.

“The high drive power makes it possible to split multiple products and to process large cross sections with high feed speeds,” the manufacturer said. “The machine is therefore suitable for saw lines where the existing split saw is reducing capacity.”

The single components of the machine produced by Linck are of high quality and precise design to ensure “excellent lumber surface quality and exceptional dimension accuracy”. This accuracy is also achieved by the optional use of guide plates being installed at the in and/or outfeed side, depending on the application.

A saw blade spraying device is available for processing resinous wood such as larch, protecting the saw blades against resin.

Additional advantages are the increased life time of the saw blades as well as reduced power consumption.

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LOGGING NEWS - WORLD MARKETS

FAO publishes global pellet statistics for 2014

In contrast to the trends for wood fuel and charcoal, production and trade in wood pellets continued to surge (Figure 21a). Pellets production increased from 23 million tonnes in 2013 to 26 million tonnes in 2014. Nearly all production was concentrated in Europe and Northern America. In 2014, the regional distribution of production was as follows: Europe, 16.0 million tonnes (61 percent); Northern America, 8.8 million tonnes (33 percent);

Asia-Pacific – 1.4 million tonnes (5 percent); and Latin America and Caribbean and Africa, 0.1 million tonnes each (1 percent combined).

With respect to international trade, over half of production (55 percent) was exported in 2014.

Exports increased from 13 million tonnes in 2013 to 15 million tonnes in 2014. Net trade between the regions grew as well. Northern America is a net exporting region, with net exports of 5 million tonnes in 2014 (Figure 21b). Europe and

Asia-Pacific are net importers, with net imports of 4 million tonnes and 1 million tonnes respectively in 2014.

The five largest pellets producers in 2014 were the USA (6.9 million tonnes), Germany (2.1 million tonnes), Canada (1.9 million tonnes), Sweden (1.6 million tonnes) and Latvia (1.3 million tonnes). Together, their production accounted for 52 percent of global production.

Three of the five largest pellets producers (the USA, Canada and Latvia) are also the largest exporters, joined by the Russian Federation and Portugal. Together, these five countries exported 9 million tonnes (58 percent of global exports) in 2014.

Only one main producers (the USA) is among the largest consumers. Four other countries that ranked among top five

consumers of wood pellets in 2014 were the UK (first), Denmark (third after the USA) and Italy (fourth) and Sweden (fifth). Total consumption in these five countries amounted to 14 million tonnes in 2014, or 55 percent of global consumption.

The five largest importers (the UK, Denmark, Italy, Republic of Korea and Belgium) imported 11 million tonnes of wood pellets – an increase of 29 percent from 2013. Except for Belgium and Denmark, imports in all three countries increased. In the UK imports increased by 40 percent (from 3.4 million tonnes in 2013 to 4.8 million tonnes in 2014), and in the Republic of Korea imports soared from 0.5 million tonnes in 2013 to 1.8 million tonnes in 2014.

Together, these five countries accounted for 79 percent of global imports in 2014.

NZ export log prices peak but slowdown looms New Zealand export log prices jumped to a nine-month high amid steady inventories and stronger demand from China, the country’s largest market.

The average wharf-gate price for New Zealand A-grade logs rose to $104 a tonne in December from $92 a tonne in November, marking the highest level since March, according to AgriHQ’s monthly survey of exporters, forest owners and sawmillers. The AgriHQ Log Price Indicator, which measures log prices weighted by grade, increased to 97.11 from 92.51, its highest level since February.

New Zealand A-grade log prices rose for a third straight month as inventory levels on Chinese ports held steady and demand improved. The in-market, or ‘cost and freight’ (CFR), price of A-grade logs in China increased to US$117/ JAS from US$109/JAS last month.

However exporters say CFR prices in China are now starting to decline heading into the slower winter period.

“Prices once again rose sharply on the back of reduced inventories and strong demand for the beginning of December. However exporters are reporting that CFR

prices are starting to experience downward pressure,” said AgriHQ analyst Emma Dent. “Despite inventories remaining at lower levels, approximately 2.5 million tonnes, winter conditions in China is seeing demand soften. We are expecting CFR prices to drop back for January and the Chinese market is expected to be tough going for the first half of next year.”

A decline in the New Zealand dollar and close to record-low shipping rates will help buffer the impact of lower Chinese market prices, Dent said.

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Zealand’s third-largest commodity export group behind dairy and meat products. Statistics New Zealand say the value of the country’s log and wood exports slid 13 percent to $296 million in October compared to the same month a year earlier. The latest trade figures for November are scheduled for release on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, prices for New Zealand domestic logs were unchanged from last month, with pruned logs at $167 a tonne and structural logs at $103 a tonne, according to AgriHQ.

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Kaingaroa profit rescued by foreign exchange gain Kaingaroa Timberlands, New Zealand’s biggest forestry business, posted a 37% gain in fullyear profit as a foreign exchange gain more than made up for a drop in international log prices.

Net profit rose to almost US$333 million (NZ$491 million) in the year ended June 30, from US$244 million (NZ$360 million) a year earlier, according to the company’s financial statements.

Profit included a US$281 million (NZ$415 million) gain on foreign exchange movements, compared to a year-earlier charge of US$150 million (NZ$221 million). Revenue fell 22% to US$355 million (NZ$524 million), of which the bulk came in reduced log sales.

Kaingaroa is the singlelargest investment of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, which owns 42% of the business, while the Canadian Public Sector

Pension Investment Board owns 55.5 percent and local iwi group Kakano Investments the remaining 2.5%. Pension funds are natural owners of forests because of their decades-long maturity profile and ability to look through short-term fluctuations in prices, such as the decline in the latest year.

“It is no secret that log prices have been soft in recent months, but the fund is a long-term holder and we believe the business is well placed for 2016 and beyond,” said Super Fund spokeswoman Catherine Etheredge. The fund is “very satisfied” with the investment.

Kaingaroa declined to comment on its performance or the state of global demand. NZX Agri forestry analyst Emma Dent said prices fell because of a build-up of inventories in China.

“Inventories got overloaded in

China, so demand went right down.

They weren’t buying logs, so we dropped our prices,” Dent said.

Since then, inventories have run down again and prices have picked up in the past month, she said.

Kaingaroa manages about 178,000 net stocked hectares of forests in the central North Island between Rotorua and Taupo, mainly in radiata pine. The land itself is owned by a collective of seven North Island iwi.

Its 2015 accounts show liabilities fell 25% to US$1.01 billion, of which US$976.5 million was in related party loans from shareholders, down from US$1.29 billion a year earlier. As a result, its interest costs fell to US$49.8 million from US$55 million a year earlier. It didn’t declare a dividend, having paid out US$2.3 million to shareholders in 2014.

The Super Fund’s annual report

Super Fund spokeswoman Catherine Etheredge

showed it has $4.4 billion of its $29.54 billion portfolio invested in New Zealand, compared to $3.7 billion a year earlier. The fund first invested in Kaingaroa in 2006.

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LUMBER PROCESSING NEWS

Södra sells Hauerseter sawmill in Norway Södra has signed a letter of intent with RingAlm Tre AS stating that the company will take over the entire Hauerseter sawmill operation in Romerike, Norway.

RingAlm Tre has undertaken to maintain the operations at the facility and to take over the majority of the employees at the sawmill.

“Although we have signed a letter of intent to sell Hauerseter to RingAlm Tre, Södra will continue its aggressive focus on construction timber in the Norwegian market,

supplemented with goods from Sweden. However, we will now work together with RingAlm Tre and all deliveries to customers will be made from Hauerseter.

Our customer service will also be located at the facility,” says Håkan Svensson, President of the Södra Wood business area.

Södra is implementing structural changes within its sawmill and planing mill operations. In late September, Södra decided to close the sawmill at Hauerseter, while continuing

to operate the planing mill on a two-shift rotation. According to the schedule, the sawmill was to remain in operation until midFebruary.

A total of 17 full-time positions were to be affected, mainly in production. RingAlm Tre AS is now taking over operation of both the sawmill and the planing mill, which means that there is a possibility that these positions will not be made redundant.

Håkan Svensson, President Of Södra Wood

Boise Cascade to acquire engineered lumber business from Georgia-Pacific LLC Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC) (Boise Cascade or the Company) has announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase Georgia-Pacific LLC’s engineered lumber production facilities located at Thorsby, Alabama, and Roxboro, North Carolina, for $215 million, including a closing date working capital target of $25 million.

The Company currently plans to use approximately $90 million of its cash and $130 million in new borrowing to pay for the transaction and closing-related expenses. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2016, subject to standard regulatory review and other customary closing conditions.

“We are pleased to be expanding our engineered wood products business and positioning ourselves to support customers as the U.S. housing recovery

continues in the years ahead. The additional engineered lumber capacity at Thorsby and Roxboro fit very well with our existing production facilities and will help us cost effectively deliver products to our customers,” stated Tom Corrick, CEO of Boise Cascade. “There are tremendous opportunities to optimize our mill system, and realize freight and other cost synergies. The acquired mills are located in attractive wood baskets with competitive fiber costs and improve our ability to support high growth housing demand. We expect the acquisition of Georgia-Pacific’s engineered lumber business to add $40 million to our mid-cycle EBITDA.” The Thorsby facility produces laminated veneer lumber (LVL).

The Roxboro facility currently produces I-joists. Roxboro’s LVL production assets are currently idled. Boise Cascade expects to

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invest capital and hire additional employees to increase production at these mills in 2016 and beyond to obtain significant logistics benefits as well as to meet expected growth in new residential construction. The Company believes the addition of Thorsby and Roxboro will increase LVL billet capacity by 9 million cubic feet and I-joist capacity by 80 million lineal feet.

Boise Cascade’s senior management team and board of directors remain committed to efficiently allocating capital to opportunities that generate shareholder value, including capital projects that accelerate organic growth, acquisitions, as well as additional share repurchases.

The Company will file an 8-K with the Security and Exchange Commission related to entering the acquisition agreement with Georgia-Pacific. The 8-K filing will

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Molpus Woodlands purchase 26,786 acres of timberland in Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington

The Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC has purchased approximately 26,786 acres of timberland in northern Idaho and eastern Washington.

The property is located within six counties in northern Idaho and three counties in eastern Washington, in the vicinity of three fast growing population centers – Spokane, Washington, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and Sandpoint, Idaho. Located in

now be managing approximately the timber-rich region known as 163,000 acres. the Inland West, the property is “We are pleased about surrounded by well-developed and this opportunity to expand our well-capitalized sawmill markets. It existing operational presence has been managed on a sustainable and established relationships in 26 basis for decades.

IFI_PG24_28 Saw technology_HR 19/03/2014 14:20 Page this region. We look forward to The property is primarily managing this high quality asset dominated by conifer sawtimber, and intend to build on the property’s with a wide range of commercial solid history of forest sustainability species – Douglas-fir, western SAW TECHNOLOGY and stewardship,” said Ken Sewell, larch, grand fir, alpine fir, western Chief Operating Officer. hemlock, western red cedar and Molpus currently has 1,900,000 ponderosa pine. Molpus currently acres under management in maintains an office in Coeur eighteen states, valued in excess of d’Alene, Idaho that will assume the $2 billion. responsibilities associated with this new acquisition. The Idaho team will

Ken Sewell, Molpus Chief Operating Officer

Lars Thorsrud has been appointed as new Marketing Director at Moelven Timber Division Lars Thorsrud was previously working for Norske Skog Follum, responsible for sales and marketing.

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Finnish Fibreboard (UK) appoints Peter Jones as new managing director

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Verso sells Verso Androscoggin Power to Eagle Creek Renewable Energy Verso Corporation has sold one of its subsidiaries, Verso Androscoggin Power LLC (VAP), to Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC, for a purchase price of approximately $62 million in cash.

VAP owns four hydroelectric generation facilities associated with Verso’s Androscoggin pulp and paper mill located in Jay, Maine.

The parties contemporaneously entered into a purchase agreement and consummated the transaction.

The sale of VAP is part of Verso’s efforts to raise funds to address its previously disclosed cash flow and liquidity concerns.

Verso continues to evaluate other potential asset sales in connection with its exploration of various debt restructuring alternatives.

The sale of VAP is expected to have no impact on the operations of the Androscoggin mill. The mill purchased electricity from VAP before the transaction, and it will

continue to do so with VAP now under Eagle Creek’s ownership.

Moreover, the mill operates its own energy cogeneration facilities – consisting of two recovery boilers, a biomass boiler, three steam turbines, and three gas turbines – and also purchases electricity from Central Maine Power Company. Most importantly, the sale will not affect the Androscoggin mill’s ability to manufacture its high-quality

products.

Verso Corporation is the leading North American producer of printing and specialty papers and pulp.

BRUKS AB to supply wood chip handling system to Tilbury Renewable energy plant BRUKS has been awarded a contract for the supply of the wood chip handling system for the Tilbury Renewable energy plant.

Commissioning is expected in the beginning of 2017.

The Tilbury plant is a waste wood/SRF Biomass plant, located

at Tilbury docks, Tilbury England.

The purpose of the plant is to produce electricity on the basis of fuel in the form of waste wood.

The scope of supply is, design and supply of the wood chip handling, sampling and screening of waste wood to storage, and

from storage up to the day silos for the boiler. Wood chip will be distributed up to the storage with two conveyor lines, including weighing conveyors, capacity 2 x 440 m3/h. From the storage, up to the screening house, for separation of overs and metal, including

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LUMBER PROCESSING NEWS

Boise Cascade takes advantage of 5 year tax break Boise Cascade plans to invest $7.955 million to develop 7.5 acres in Westfield, MA, and build an 85,000 square feet warehouse storage facility and a 12,000 square foot sales office. The company will create 9 new jobs, and retain 79 jobs.

The investment backed by a 5-year tax break, valued at $226,057 from the City of Westfield. The EACC board

awarded Boise Cascade $67,500 in investment tax credits.

Boise Cascade Company distributes building materials, such as lumber, studs, and plywood, composite decking, trim, engineered lumber, roofing materials, and siding, on a wholesale basis to lumberyards, home centers, industrial accounts, and other retail businesses across the country. The company’s

Westfield branch, which opened in 1999, primarily serves customers in Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York.

The company, headquartered in Boise, ID. Boise’s investment project is one of 17 approved by Massachusetts’ Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC). These projects are expected to create 1,008 new jobs

and spur approximately $487.1 million in private investment in the state.

Vika Wood appoints Haralds Kronbergs as Managing Director On the 1st of January 2016, long time Managing Director of Vika Wood, Andris Krecers retired and Haralds Kronbergs took over the duties of Managing Director, the company announced.

Haralds Kronbergs has worked as Production Manager at Vika Wood since 1996.

‘Andris Krecers served as Managing Director of Vika Wood for 20 years and he built Vika Wood to be one of the most modern and efficient sawmills in Northern Europe. We thank him for all his efforts and wish him all the best during his relaxing retirement’, says Sampsa Auvinen, CEO of

Norvik Timber Industries.

‘I look forward to continue the development of Vika Wood with the management team and all the personnel’, says Haralds Kronbergs, Managing Director of Vika Wood.

Vika Wood is the largest sawmill in the Baltic region with an annual

production of 270 000 m3 of sawn pine and spruce. The production is sold globally. Vika Wood is part of Norvik .

Binderholz Group acquires 100% of shares in Vapo Timber Oy in Finland The Austrian Binderholz Group is acquiring 100% of shares in Vapo Timber Oy from Vapo Oy and thus also the two sawmills operated by the company in Lieksa and Nurmes.

The two sites are located in the North Karelia region (Central Eastern Finland) and recently produced 400,000 cubic metres of dimension lumber per year with around 100 employees, all of whom have been taken over. Binderholz is thus expanding the cutting capacity of its sawmills from the current 1.75 million to 2.55 million cubic metres per year.

Harvestia Oy guarantees the supply of timber, including logging and logging logistics. The company has an annual yield of 2.5 million cubic metres and supplies a pulp mill as well as the sawmills. The

majority of the timber comes from Finland, with smaller volumes from Russia.

The purchase agreement was recently signed and is subject to approval by the relevant supervisory authorities. Both sides agreed to maintain confidentiality about the purchase price. The deal is expected to be closed during January.

This step is of great importance for Binderholz, as it opens up new dimensions in terms of the quality of its machined products. At the same time, the deal enables the company to reach new milestones with regard to the addition of new high-quality products and also enter new markets. A considerable amount of dimension lumber is processed into solid edge-glued

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products at the company’s Austrian and Bavarian sites.

Binderholz will also continue to practise its successful approach at these sites, particularly with regard to its range of dimensions, highgrade products, worldwide sales and distribution, and proximity to customers, coupled with the versatility it offers.

Initially both sawmills will be technically improved followed by investment in processing and real net output ratio.

Both sawmills will operate under the name Binderholz Nordic from the date of the corporate takeover onwards. The company will be organisationally integrated into the Binder Group and the management, and also its markets and products, will be restructured.

The turnover of the Binderholz Group will increase by around Euro 100 million in 2016 as a result of the acquisition, totalling Euro 500 million Group-wide.

The Group has a processing rate of 80%. Over 850,000 cubic metres of dimension lumber is processed into finished products. The Binderholz Group considers there to be excellent potential growth in the timber construction sector, which is becoming increasingly attractive.

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This expansion will allow KronotexUSA to produce 300,000 cubic-meters of HDF per year, which the company will use for laminate flooring manufacturing operations and sell to furniture, cabinet, fixture, door and other wood-based manufacturers. In total, the project will increase the company’s annual laminate flooring capacity by an additional 8 million square-meters.

Preliminary engineering has been completed and construction is expected to start by mid-2016, with HDF operations to begin by the summer of 2018. Once completed, this expansion will increase KronotexUSA’s Barnwell County’s workforce to 275 employees.

Japan’s plywood imports increased by 7% in October Plywood suppliers in three countries, China, Malaysia and Indonesia account for almost all Japan’s plywood imports. The volume of plywood imports in October 2015 were up 7% year-onyear and October marked the third straight rise in imports from Malaysia and Indonesia, ITTO reported.

China ships plywood to Japan but the volumes are small, around a quarter of that shipped by either Malaysia or Indonesia.

Year-on-year October plywood imports from China were down 26% while, in contrast, shipments from Malaysia to Japan rose by almost the same amount (22%).

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The Salmon Arm facility will continue to manufacture

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Boise Cascade plans productive new 6-deck veneer dryer Boise Cascade has selected USNR / Söderhamn Eriksson to supply a new 6-deck, 21 section gas-steam veneer dryer for its plant at Florien, LA. The new dryer will feature the Automatic Dryer Exhaust Control (ADEC) system and Cooler Pressure Balance Control that are proven to reduce:

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Segezha Group acquires Lesosibirsk LDK No. 1 Sistema JSFC (LSE: SSA, hereinafter - Sistema) has announced that its subsidiary LLC LesInvest (part of Segezha Group) has acquired a controlling stake in OJSC Lesosibirsk LDK No. 1, the largest vertically integrated wood processing enterprise in Russia, based in Krasnoyarsk region.

Fyodor Potapenko, who has served for many years as head of Segezha Group’s Sokol Wood Processing Plant, a producer of

high-quality lumber and wood products for housing construction, was appointed as the new CEO of Lesosibirsk LDK No. 1.

The management of Segezha Group has already commenced integration of the Lesosibirsk plant into the Group and realisation of synergies with existing product lines.

Sergei Pomelov, President of Segezha Group, said: “The Lesosibirsk plant has favourable

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conditions for further successful growth: a significant forest resources base and modern logging and sawmilling capabilities. With the acquisition of this asset, Segezha Group has expanded its presence in Russia, and is diversifying its business geographically. By more than doubling the raw materials volumes processed at its sawmills, the group has become a leader in the production and sale of sawn timber in Russia. The product range

offered to customers has been expanded by adding new types of wood that are in demand on the market: larch and Angara pine.”

LUMBER PROCESSING NEWS

AF&PA Board elects new Chairman and officers The American Forest & Paper Association announced the election of Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Chairman and CEO Mark Kowlzan as the new AF&PA Board chairman along with the 2016 slate of AF&PA Board officers.

“I am honored to work with such a capable group of board members to achieve the priorities we set for 2016 and look forward to our work together,” said Kowlzan. “Our industry has an aggressive advocacy agenda this year, which we will pursue to ensure that our industry’s

perspective on issues such as regulatory overreach, energy, transportation, tax and trade are heard by national and state political leaders.”

Kowlzan is a 35-year industry veteran and has been with PCA since 1996 where he has held a variety of operational, managerial and executive positions. He has served as PCA’s CEO since 2010 and assumed his role as PCA board chairman in January.

Also elected as officers are Clearwater Paper Corporation

President& CEO Linda Massman (first vice chair) and Evergreen Packaging President and CEO John Rooney (second vice chair). Sappi North America President and CEO Mark Gardner will serve as the immediate past chairman.

Beginning new terms as AF&PA Board members in 2016 are Richard C. Garneau, Resolute Forest Products; Michael Grimm, American Eagle Paper Mills; William (“Bill”) E. Johnson, Jr., Johnson Timber Corporation; and Dante C. Parrini, Glatfelter.

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Holmen proposes Lars Josefsson as new board member Holmen’s nomination committee proposed at the AGM the re-election of the current Board members: Fredrik Lundberg (who is also proposed for re-election as chairman of the Board), Carl Bennet, Lars G Josefsson, Carl Kempe, Louise Lindh, Ulf Lundahl, Henrik Sjölund and Henriette Zeuchner. Göran Lundin has declined re-election.

The committee also proposes that Lars Josefsson be elected as a new Board member. Lars Josefsson was born in 1953 and holds an MSc in Engineering. He has extensive experience of management posts at various industrial companies, including Sandvik, and over the course of more than 20 years has also held various positions at ABB.

Lars now works as an independent consultant and is Deputy Chairman of Vestas, Chairman of Driconeq, Ouman and TimeZynk, and is also a Board member of Metso.

Prior to the 2016 AGM, Holmen’s nomination committee is made up of Mats Guldbrand, L E Lundbergföretagen, Alice Kempe, Kempe Foundations, Hans

Hedström, Carnegie funds and Fredrik Lundberg, Chairman of the Board. The chairman of the nomination committee is Mats Guldbrand.

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LUMBER PROCESSING NEWS

Metsä Group’s sales increased in 2015 Metsä Group’s sales in 2015 totalled Euro 5,016.0 million compared to Euro 4,970.3 million in 2014.

Operating result excluding non-recurring items was Euro 537.4 million, or 10.7% of sales. Operating result including non-recurring items was Euro 542 million.

The operating result improved compared to the previous year due to the increase in the delivery volumes of pulp and paperboard, as well as the weakening of the euro against the main export currencies, in particular the US dollar. Currency

hedges decreased the positive impact of exchange rates.

President & CEO Kari Jordan said: “Metsä Group’s business operations developed favourably in 2015. Our sales grew, and operating result excluding non-recurring items was markedly better than in 2014.

Our cash flow was at a good level and balance sheet strenghtened.

Our profit-making ability showed an upward trend during the year, with the exception of the impact of the investment and maintenance shutdowns in the last quarter. We

benefitted from exchange rate changes to some extent, but our stronger performance was based above all on our long-term work to improve efficiency and profitability”.

Sales for the 4Q 2015 totalled Euro 1,205.4 million, whereas the sales for the corresponding period last year were Euro 1,247.5 million.

4Q 2015 operating result excluding non-recurring items was Euro 122.7 million. The operating profit for October–December 2015 was weakened by the shutdown related to the investment

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programme at Husum mill integrate and the maintenance shutdowns in the pulp industry.

Norske Skog increased 4Q EBITDA to NOK 260 million ($30.2 million) Norske Skog’s gross operating earnings (EBITDA) in the 4Q 2015 were NOK 260 million ($30.2 million), up from NOK 163 million ($18.9 million) in the 3Q. The EBITDA improved from the 3Q due to higher sales volume and lower costs.

Higher sales and release of working capital in the quarter resulted in a cash flow of NOK 363 million ($42.2 million) from operating activities before financial

items. The exchange offer launched on 5 January has been extended to 26 February 2016.

The net loss of NOK 304 million ($35.3 million) in the 4Q 2015 was significantly impacted by negative non-cash, unrealised foreign exchange losses amounting to NOK 119 million ($13.8 million) on foreign denominated debt due to a depreciation of NOK. “We are satisfied with higher sales, the improved cost- and cash

flow developments in the quarter, especially for the Norwegian units.

The weakening of the Norwegian krone has improved the operations for the Norwegian units but has a negative effect on the net interest bearing debt,” says Sven Ombudstvedt, President and CEO of Norske Skog.

Total annual production capacity for the group is 2.7 million tonnes.

In Europe the group capacity is 2 million tonnes, while in Australasia

Sven Ombudstvedt, President and CEO of Norske Skog the capacity is 0.7 million tonnes.

Capacity utilization for the group in the 4Q was 89%, compared to 85% in the 3Q.

Manzhouli Port, China: Sawnwood imports increased by 20% Sawnwood imports through Manzhouli Port, China, soared 20% to 4.98 million cubic metres in 2015, accounting for one fifth of the national imports. Around 90% of imported sawnwood is korean pine, scots pine and larch, ITTO

reported.

Since 2008 sawnwood imports have increased over 300%, from 1.20 million cubic meters in 2008 to 4.98 million cubic meters in 2015.

Now around 50% of timber imports via Manzhouli Port is sawnwood

which is slowly overtaking log imports.

The main reasons for sharp increase in sawnwood imports through Manzhouli is that the Russian government is encouraging sawnwood exports and has

imposed punitive export tariffs on logs and because commercial logging has been stopped in China’s Northeast and Inner Mongolia regions.

Columbia Forest Products announces promotions Columbia Forest Products recently announced the promotion of three senior-level employees to the company’s executive team. The promotions were announced by the company’s president and CEO Brad Thompson: • Gary Gillespie has been promoted to executive vicepresident responsible for all of Columbia’s Canadian plywood

operations and the company’s decorative veneer operations.

Gillespie is also a member of the board of directors for Columbia Forest Products.

• G reg Pray has been promoted to executive vice-president responsible for all of Columbia’s plywood operations located in the United States. In addition, Pray has been named to

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Columbia’s board of directors.

• D ave Abts has been promoted to executive vice-president with responsibility for manufacturing, which includes logistics, materials, corporate engineering, manufacturing lean systems, and innovation. Abts is also a member of the board of directors for Columbia Forest Products.

Thompson reported that these

changes represent the “first phase of a thoughtful and controlled succession process that will keep Columbia Forest Products on its path to a vibrant future.”

LUMBER PROCESSING – WORLD MARKETS

Brazil’s export of wood products fell 12.4% in December 2015 Brazil’s December 2015 exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) fell 12.4% in value compared to December 2014, from $263.1 million to $230.6 million, ITTO reported.

Pine sawnwood export values increased 27% in December rising from $ 21.4 million in 2014 to $ 27.2 million in Decmber 2015. In terms of volume, December exports increased 46% year on year over (90,800 cubic metres to 132,300 cubic metres).

On the other hand, tropical sawnwood exports fell 34% in volume, from 38,000 cubic metres in December 2014 to 25,100 cubic metres in December 2015. The decline was more pronounced in terms of value where year on year December exports fell 47% from $22.5 million to $ 12 million.

The growth in value of pine plywood exports could not match the success of pine sawnwood and declined 12% in value in December 2015 compared to December

2014 (from $43.8 million to $38.4 million). But, the volume of pine plywood exports increased 25.5% underlining the weakness in plywood demand at the end of last year.

In contrast to the trends in pine plywood exports, tropical plywood exports increased significantly in volume and in value, from 6,300 cubic metres ($3.4 million) in December 2014 to 135,800 cubic metres ($43.5 million) in December 2015.

The much hoped for recovery in demand from Argentina has not yet been achieved and as a result wooden furniture exports fell from $41.5 million in December 2014 to $37.3 million in December 2015, a 10% drop.

Toyama to build a new sawmill in Shibushi, Japan Toyama Co., Ltd. (Miyazaki prefecture, Japan) has purchased a property of 198,000 square meters to build a new domestic species sawmill at Shibushi, Kagoshima prefecture. The new mill will be completed in middle of 2018, as reported by ITTO. It intends to recapture market share of domestic wood from imported products and at the same time to aim export of lumber.

Toyama has three sawmills in Miyazaki prefecture with state of the art sawmilling machines.

Annual log consumption is about 160,000 cubic metres.

The new mill would have 15% more production with annual log consumption of 100,000 cubic metres. Once this new lines start up, total log consumption by all the group mills would be about 300,000 cubic metres.

The president Toyama says that quality of lumber should be upgraded as time goes by so having higher grade and precise delivery period are the priority matter to give satisfaction to the customers. Production items are mainly solid wood housing materials including cedar 2x4 lumber.

Facing declining trend of new housing starts, the company

intends to overcome by grabbing market share the imported wood products have then hopes to start lumber export since the mill situates close to the port of Shibushi, which is the top wood exporting port in Japan.

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SAWLINES

Lucidyne ramps up its workforce to cope with demand Lucidyne Technologies, Inc., a leading player serving the wood products industry for over 30 years, continues its growth and strengthening to best serve its customers and markets.

Chris Matier has been promoted to the position of Sales and Marketing Manager. Chris joined Lucidyne in 1998 as a Sales Engineer, and has been an integral part of the Lucidyne team selling control systems and Grade Mark Readers, and supporting the sales of Lucidyne GradeScan® systems.

Chris will continue to be actively involved in the sales process, while also managing the rest of the Lucidyne sales and marketing team.

John Rhea, Lucidyne’s Southeastern Regional Sales Manager since 1989, continues to represent Lucidyne’s products from his base in Louisiana. He will soon be joined in the southeastern sales effort by Kenzie Church, Lucidyne’s newest Sales Representative.

Kenzie will be largely focused on GradeScan sales, with support for other products in that

region. Kenzie joined Lucidyne in 2013 as the Marketing/ Communications Specialist, and with her background and degree in Marketing, Kenzie will continue to manage Lucidyne’s marketing plan.

Abe Drabkin joined Lucidyne in the spring of 2015 as a Sales Representative for the Northwestern United States and Canada. He is also working with our customers in Australia and New Zealand. Abe brings over twenty years’ sales experience in technology and other industries.

Angela Hahn joined Lucidyne in 2014 as a Sales Representative, focusing on our line of Grade Mark Reader products. She will also be providing office-based support to all of the field sales representatives, spearheading market research, and supporting Lucidyne’s marketing efforts.

BID Group selected to deliver $80M state-of-the-art mill for Biewer Lumber BID Group of Companies to deliver a state-of-the-art turnkey mill in Newton, Mississippi. Construction will begin in the second quarter of 2016 and will continue throughout the year with mill production scheduled for the second quarter of 2017. The successful execution of the project will require the combined efforts of BID Group’s facilities located throughout North America. The Newton mill will be Biewer’s first in the South.

BID Group is excited to be part of Biewer’s expansion and the benefits that the project and the

operations will provide for both the company and the community.

The Newton sawmill will feature state-of-the-art technologies specifically designed, supplied, and installed by the BID Group including a Comact optimized log bucking system, a Comact saw line with profiling systems, and a fullyautomated mill outfeed. The planer mill will be equipped with the all-new Miller high speed planer, a Comact GradExpertTM and a fullyautomated mill outfeed specialized in cut-in-two handling. Lumber drying will utilize continuous kiln

technology provided through two Deltech dual path kilns.

The Biewer project is the result of BID Group’s expansion strategy in the Southern United States.

Since 2013, BID Group’s business focus has been to establish a southern regional base consisting of a local manufacturing facility with the ability to offer regionally based after-sales services. BID Group now has a world class complex in South Carolina in addition to thirteen other facilities spread across the continent to better serve regional needs while

reducing geographical costs and barriers.

Joescan recruits top device-level programmer as part of its expansion program

David Reagin joined JoeScan in January 2016 as a full stack hardware and software engineer.

Reagin has spent the past 15 years

working at Intel, where his primary responsibility was validating microprocessors.

At JoeScan, his role is devicelevel programming. He will be instrumental in developing the future generation of JoeScan’s

products.

Reagin’s life-long fascination with computers led him to the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.

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SAWLINES

Estonian plant orders state-of-the-art Debarking and Saw Lines AS Textuur of Estonia has placed an order with Söderhamn Eriksson / USNR for a debarking and saw line. The order comprises a Cambio debarking line, a SuperSaver bandsaw line featuring merry-goround conveyors, a Eurosaw resaw and a Catech edger optimizer system. The complete line is designed for a capacity of 75,000

m3 logs per year.

Textuur processes primarily pine logs to produce furniture, windows and millwork components in its plant at Karksi-Nuia, Estonia.

The new equipment will allow the company to increase its production and improve the quality of its raw component stock.

Sierra Pacific selects USNR’s VSS lines for new stud mill Sierra Pacific Industries is planning a greenfield stud mill at Shelton, Washington. It has selected USNR / Söderhamn Eriksson to supply two Vertical Shape Saw lines and Horizontal Resaw infeed and outfeed. The order includes optimization and PLC controls.

Sierra Pacific Industries is a third generation, family-owned

forest products company, based at Anderson, California. The company owns and manages nearly 1.9 million acres of timberland in California and Washington states, and is one of the largest lumber producers in the United States. It also produces millwork, windows and renewable energy.

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I An acquisition has combined some crucial components into an impressive group with an established reputation

n December 2015, BID Group proudly announced its acquisition of WaneShear Technologies thereby bringing Ron McGehee and his talented team to BID Group. Doing so broadens its product range, already featuring kilns and sawline equipment manufactured by Comact, PHL, A&M Manufacturing, and Deltech.

WaneShear/McGehee manufacturing activities will be relocated to the BID Group South Carolina facilities where McGehee and his team will pursue their R&D efforts along with manufacturing McGehee equipment in a cutting edge environment.

Ron McGehee has over 40 years’ experience in the sawing industry under his belt and has built his legendary reputation through countless innovations over the years. His undeniable expertise at the primary and secondary breakdown levels combined with his critical thinking have enabled him to push the envelope for several pieces of equipment and develop new sawing concepts.

Incidentally, McGehee is the father of the Wiggle Box (curve sawing gang).

Recent technological developments in the sawing industry have enhanced mill

profitability and productivity. This can sometimes shift operational challenges elsewhere in the line.

For instance, increased throughput generates a lot more pieces for the edger to process, which can potentially create a bottleneck at that very location.

Profiling systems turn out to be really interesting and very popular solutions with mill owners who wish to relieve their edgers. This is something McGehee understood a long time ago when he developed a reliable, high-performance, low-maintenance profiling system which could improve existing sawing operations.

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Increased throughput generates a lot more pieces for the edger to process, which can potentially create a bottleneck at that very location

The McGehee profiling system can be installed at the primary breakdown and at the secondary breakdown alike. It is made up of two canter heads, closely followed by disc profiling heads.

Profiling can be single or, in cases where several pieces of different dimensions are to be produced, multiple.

The head assembly is controlled individually in order to allow

endless positioning options so as to obtain the highest yield possible. Independent control of profiling heads also allows making asymmetrical patterns that follow skewed pieces during the cutting process. As can be seen, this is an extremely flexible system that can deliver multiple sawing patterns in a single pass.

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The McGehee profiling system can be installed at the primary breakdown and at the secondary breakdown alike

Maintenance requirements are well thought through in all McGehee solutions

for the trimmer. No shims are produced – virtually eliminating pieces going around in circles for reprocessing. It is good to note that Comact handles equipment optimisation and controls for these profiling systems.

Compactness is one of the key advantages of McGehee technology. In fact, it takes a mere 82 in (2.08 m) to integrate the profiling module to an existing sawing line. What’s more, the system is easy to install and start up. This modification alone to a sawing line can completely change a mill’s production and thus settle several bottleneck and reprocessing issues. Furthermore, for new sawing lines, this profiling system can even eliminate the need for acquiring an edger.

The endless profile positioning options are made possible thanks to servo positioners.

Press displacement is achieved electronically so that positioning sequences are performed smoothly, in optimised positions

for the purpose of improving highspeed system efficiency.

Profilers are driven electrically while their positioning is performed hydraulically. By the way, this profiling system is also designed to handle substantial quantities of material to chip and opens up on both sides for ready access to components and simplified maintenance. The unique McGehee profiling system can readily be adapted to suit various client requirements and can be paired with any kind of Sawing machines and gang edgers, whether at primary or secondary breakdown.

Several McGehee systems are in operation. Results have clearly demonstrated not only the operational flexibility of its profiling units, but also the enhanced performance it contributes to sawing lines.

The sturdy built design reflects McGehee’s know-how and supports the McGehee reputation.

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Sophistication grabs hold of harvesters Some tweaking of the finer points of harvester base unit manufacturing has characterised International Forest Industries’ harvester technology review this year

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roduction capacity and overall durability and serviceability remain key themes for harvester manufacturers but there has been a slight shift toward some of the finer technologies in this year’s review.

Specifically, there has been a greater proliferation of companies that have been clearly working hard and investing plenty in hydraulic pump systems and refined engines with more efficient overall power systems targeting fuel efficiencies.

Komatsu, for example, has developed a three-pump system that allows a dedicated pump for the transmission with two forming a dual-circuit system coordinated

by the MaxiXplorer control system.

This gives operators the ability to deliver multiple crane and head functions simultaneously.

Eco Log equips its full range with five pumps – two for the transmission, two “implement pumps” (one for the crane and one to operate the harvester head) and a “recirculation pump” that helps the cooling of the unit. Eco Log was also pleased with the introduction of Volvo engines to its harvester series.

Tigercat was another keen to talk about the advantages provided by its engines. Tigercat’s H855D and LH855D enjoy the benefits of the company’s FPT N67 engine,

The Komatsu three-pump system delivers pressure and flow optimisation

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HARVESTERS for new units will have is narrowing down the options to best fit the operation.

operating at 210 kW (282 hp) for the Tier 4 final market while maximising reliability and simplicity for maintenance.

Three of the world’s largest construction groups – John Deere, Cat, and Volvo – have been busy enhancing the overall coordination and productivity within their ranges Volvo has always focused on versatility at the core of its forestry range and contractors with Volvo units often enjoy being able to tackle a variety of tasks with one machine but multiple attachments.

A similar quality can be seen from the Cat range, though that megagroup has specifically looked to coordinate its lift capacity with both swing torque and tractive effort.

John Deere has generally taken a more specialised approach as the more agriculturally-minded of those three global giants and has taken its more sophisticated offering to a new level through its M and G series.

There is no shortage of quality in this year’s review. The biggest problem contractors in the market

Komatsu Forest has one of the widest ranges of harvesters on the market. With four wheeled harvesters, four tracked harvesters/ feller bunchers and a range of forestry excavators, Komatsu has an effective harvester solution for any market need regardless of where in the world it is located, the manufacturer told IFI. The Komatsu wheeled harvesters are effective where ever the CTL method is used. And when it comes to the four Komatsu wheeled harvesters, the focus in clear – maximise production in a manner that is sustainable for both the operator and the forest.

The four Komatsu harvesters are the 901, which is a “perfect thinning specialist”; the 911, which is a powerful all-round harvester; the 931, for “demanding” final logging; and the 951, which is one of “the largest and most powerful harvester available”.

“In developing the harvesters our ambition was that the machine never should limit the operator possibility to produce and maximise production,” Tobias Ettemo, Product Manager at Komatsu Forest, told IFI. “Now that there are many new harvesters in operation throughout the world, we have received proof that we have succeeded.”

One important factor for the operators is a unique three-pump hydraulic system that offers pressure and flow optimisation, which enables the operator to work considerably faster without losing hydraulic power. With this threepump system, one pump is always used solely for the transmission, ensuring that there is always power

in the form of pressure and flow for the transmission to move the machine. The other two pumps are part of the dual-circuit system in which they can work separately or together. The different circuits are engaged and disengaged by MaxiXplorer.

“This is a huge advantage,” Ettemo said. “Now the operator can use multiple crane and head functions at the same time with maximum hydraulic power, such as slew the crane, feed a log, and manoeuver the machine, with optimally low fuel consumption.”

Everybody knows that to optimise production the operators must have the best available operator environment. Therefore all Komatsu harvesters are built on Komatsu’s market-leading and well-proven concept with a centrally placed crane and cab and a swing axle that together with the cab’s tilt cylinders offers stability and operator comfort.

“For us it is clear. All experience from work in the forest shows that this is an unbeatable concept,” Ettemo said.

All Komatsu harvesters are also available with an effective cab suspension system, Komatsu Autolev Advanced. This technology is “as simple as it is ingenious”, according to the company. The cab suspension is hydraulic and its functionality is controlled with MaxiXplorer. The result is effective damping of hard knocks.

All feedback from operators shows that the cab in the new harvesters enjoys really good upward and downward visibility and the low noise levels.

They also appreciate a new smart feature: the industry’s first remote-controlled keyless system, which can control the main circuit-breaker, lighting and central locking from a distance.

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system so that when the operator activates the main circuit breaker they are automatically logged in to MaxiXplorer with the appropriate operator profile. The cab also has a media hub, MediaZone, which includes several inputs for both USB and AUX connectors.

Easy and effective service and maintenance is also important for the productivity. The Komatsu Forest harvester line-up has a modern and functional design facilitating service and maintenance. This entails carefully considered servicing with automation where possible, centralised service points, easier access, and smarter solutions for filters and fuses, for example. Daily inspections are easily conducted without the need to open any hoods.

Komatsu Forest harvester line has powerful engines that fulfil the requirements of Stage IV/ TIER 4 Final, the most stringent requirements on minimised emissions of environmentally hazardous particles and nitrogen oxides.

The crane is an important component to make a productive harvester. All Komatsu harvesters have parallel cranes with high net lifting power that are fast, effective, and easy to operate. All harvesters can be supplied with a choice of cranes with different reaches and a number of different heads.

“Just like the crane the harvesting heads are an important part that contributes to make the harvester effective,” Ettemo said.

In recent years, Komatsu Forest has launched several new heads and now has “the broadest head offering”. This is the result of longterm efforts to develop heads that are as specialised as possible to be effective in different types of forest environment.

“In the end it is obvious: with 12 different harvesting heads there is always a Komatsu harvesting head to the task, regardless of the logging mission.”

The new Tigercat FPT Tier 4 equipped LH855D harvester

Tigercat builds a full range of harvesting solutions covering track harvesters, wheeled harvesters, harvesting/processing heads and control software. With an extensive range of machines, options and attachments, there is a Tigercat solution for most of the world’s atthe-stump harvesting and roadside processing applications, the manufacturer told IFI.

Track harvester overview The 845 series harvesters are quick, versatile, all-around machines well suited to a variety of harvesting and processing applications. With limited tail-swing these machines strike a good balance between manoeuvrability, machine stability and component access. The C-series models are available with the 194 kW (260 hp) Tier 3 engine, while the H845D and LH845D models are equipped for Tier 4 markets. The D-series models are powered by the high performance Tigercat FPT 210 kW (282 hp) Tier 4 final engine.

The 855 series harvesters are purpose built and well suited to infield and roadside processing applications. The carriers uses the same forest-duty upper frame structure, cab and cooling

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system as Tigercat’s track feller bunchers which are field proven at both temperature extremes in demanding applications throughout the world. These full tail-swing carriers are best suited to larger timber, poor terrain and aroundthe-clock operations. The H855C is offered with a 194 kW (260 hp) Tier 3 engine for non-Tier 4 markets.

Tigercat’s 875 logger is a 36,000 kg carrier that can be configured as a harvester. It is equipped with the Tigercat FPT N67 engine, producing 210 kW (282 hp) at 2,200 rpm and is available in both Tier 4 and Tier 2 configurations. The 875 is equipped with variable speed cooling and Tigercat’s unique closed loop energy recovery swing system. The twin swing drive system provides powerful swing torque for excellent performance and reliability in harvesting applications. The heavy duty forestry undercarriage provides a stable base of operations, improving performance and operator comfort. Tigercat’s largest track carrier, the 880 logger, is also available as a processor and matched to the largest sized harvesting heads on the market for oversize processing applications typical of coastal British Columbia and New Zealand.

Tigercat’s zero tail-swing offering includes the Tier 3

powered H822C and LH830C harvesters. These 224 kW (300 hp) harvesters. The LH830C is equipped with a super-duty R7-150L levelling undercarriage with FH400 components for steep terrain applications.

The H855D/LH855D in-depth New for 2016, the H855D and LH855D are equipped with the fuel-efficient Tigercat FPT N67 engine operating at 210 kW (282 hp) for the Tier 4 final market.

Tigercat FPT emission technology is simple and reliable, meeting Tier 4 emission standards without the complexities of a variable geometry turbocharger, EGR system, in-take throttle body or diesel particulate filter. The key is the patented selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system. Tigercat FPT engines offer improved reliability and lower long-term maintenance costs, and best of all, the engines are fully supported by Tigercat and the Tigercat dealer network.

The H855D series harvesters are available with two-piece or telescopic ER boom systems.

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PONSSE BEAR IS A STRONG INDICATION of the significance of customer cooperation in the product development of forest machines: the new solutions enable more powerful, reliable and ergonomic harvesting.

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controls both the main and stick booms simultaneously, resulting in the attachment moving either away from or toward the operator.

The main boom and tilt functions operate in the traditional manner to adjust the height and angle of the attachment.

Key to this technology is reduced energy consumption. The ER system transfers energy back and forth between the main and the stick boom functions, reducing the total energy needed to move the boom system. This translates to reduced demands for power, pump flow and system cooling.

Competing solutions do not offer the simplicity and fuel savings of Tigercat’s design.

The engine and hydraulic system are specifically designed to achieve maximum performance and minimum fuel consumption in harvesting and processing applications. High horsepower allows the carriers to maintain hydraulic flow as the pressure increases, maintaining quick feed speeds and significantly

boosting productivity. A dedicated attachment pump supplies oil to the primary head functions, delivering flow and pressure to match the demands of the head without interference from other machine functions. With a high performance valving and control system, the machine is optimised for harvester performance and fuel efficiency. Under high flow conditions like feed or saw operation, additional oil is supplied from the main load sensing system.

The LH855D features Tigercat’s patented levelling system, providing exceptional stability in steep slope applications. It uses two massive hydraulic cylinders and heavy steel sections for a solution that is both simple and robust. Due to the unique geometry of the levelling system, the machine is well balanced on slopes. Regardless of the angle of the undercarriage in relation to the upper, the track pressure is even all the way along the bottom of the tracks as long as the upper is close to horizontal. This makes the machine feel very stable and predictable. In addition, the ramped undercarriage (both the front idler and the rear gearbox are set higher than the centreline of the

undercarriage) allows the machines to easily drive up over rocks and stumps.

Tigercat 1135 harvester The 1135 harvester, initially designed to manoeuver between forwarding rows in tightly spaced first thinning stands, has seen expanded applications in Canada, Sweden, Belgium and the UK. In addition to the first thinning, the 1135 working in larger sized timber, second thinning operations and even blow down salvage applications.

The 1135 is narrow and highly manoeuvrable with powerful steer cylinders, a tight turn radius, perfect wheel tracking, bogie lifts and ample ground clearance. The Tigercat designed and built parallel linkage crane has a 9 m reach achieved with a 2 m telescoping stick. The crane base is equipped with fore/aft levelling to maintain powerful slewing capability in uneven terrain and also has a side tilt function that allows the operator to reach around standing trees.

To better match the machine to larger sized timber, Tigercat will be releasing an optional 7.6 m crane with 1,250 kg lift capacity at full reach as well as a 710 mm wide tire option for added stance and improved lateral stability. A Tigercat FPT Tier 4 engine option will also be added to the 1135 for North American and EU markets.

Tigercat 1135 harvester in a tough blowdown salvage application

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This year, Eco Log’s newest generation of 550, 560, 580 and 590 harvesters will be launched with Volvo Penta D8 engines installed, ranging in power from 218 to 320 hp. Characterised by their high performance, reliability, fuel efficiency, and low emission levels, Volvo Penta diesel engines are built to be versatile. The engines are developed to satisfy forestry applications with their low weight, compact designs, and easy installation, making them “perfect to power” the new Eco Log harvester generation.

It is important to mention that Eco Log and MTU (Mercedes) remain partners. The reliability and efficiency of MTU engines, notably the 926 LA, have undoubtedly contributed to the success of Eco Log machines over the past years.

Therefore, the existing D-series forwarder and 688 continue to be equipped with Mercedes engines.

The choice of Volvo Penta Engines for harvesters has been motivated by three main factors: proximity, flexibility and after-sales.

As simple as it sounds, Volvo is a Swedish heritage and Eco Log, which is based in Söderhamn on Sweden’s east coast, has over the past few years highly focused on the value of using local components. Suppliers with a close geographic location enable both better support and closer partnership.

One and the same engine block can fulfil several standards, for example with either Stage IIIA or Stage IV-compliance. This

The Eco Log 580

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International sales have expanded over the past two years and Eco Log is now represented on four continents Eco Log

smart flexibility contributes to the efficiency of Eco Log production by providing the ability to use the same base machine frames while simultaneously fulfilling the various emission requirements worldwide.

International sales have expanded over the past two years and Eco Log is now represented on four continents. A strong global network is required to guarantee maximum uptime, reliable service and peace of mind for Eco Log customers.

The new Eco Log 550, 560, 580 and 590 harvesters are dressed

with the latest Eco Log colours and will of course remain equipped with innovative pendulum arms.

Their impressive ability to tilt 25° sideways and a pitch angle of 17° to the front or rear allows them to easily manoeuver in hilly environments.

Eco Log equips, as standard, the new 550, 560, 580 and 590 with five pumps; two for the transmission, two implement pumps (one for the crane and one to operate the harvester head) and one so-called ‘recirculation pump’, which together with the new vertically oriented coolers optimises the cooling capacity of the harvester where and/or whenever the machine operates.

The Volvo Penta engine provides power to these pumps, running at

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a low rpm, and can easily handle all working conditions without overloading the engine. Among other new features, the cab is now able to rotate 350째 further decreasing the frequency of machine movement and thereby saving additional fuel costs even beyond those provided by the already efficient Volvo Penta

engines.

Note that the 570 has been removed from the harvester range to the benefit of the 550.

This unique four-wheeler is now powered by 218 hp and is equipped with a larger crane (the Eco Log crane 250 [255 kN], previously installed on 570D).

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superior engine performance in a variety of applications. Additionally, the new control system provides excellent boom functionality and precision, leading to more productivity on the jobsite.

The combination of the 1270G with the H415 harvesting head has shown notable improvements in harvesting efficiency. And the overall comfort of the cab, including noise reduction with quieter cooling fans and the redesigned rotating and levelling cab have been widely acknowledged as “best in class” features for improved jobsite comfort.

Productivity, reliability and durability are features of the M-Series John Deere harvesters released a year ago

In the woods, productivity and uptime are crucial, and John Deere offers a full portfolio of harvesters to get the job done. The “gamechanging” M-Series tracked machines and G-Series wheeled CTL machines were designed with a host of innovations that deliver increased productivity and uptime, saving operators time and money.

“These machines, combined with John Deere’s technology and dealer support provide a fully integrated solution, adding value to the logging operation,” the manufacturer said.

The new G-Series harvesters Designed with the operator in mind, the G-Series machines are equipped with features to increase productivity and uptime. Boasting a powerful Final Tier 4 engine (in European models), the 1270G and 1470G harvesters deliver 10% lower fuel consumption from previous models, while adding 17% more power and torque.

A redesigned control system, the Timbermatic H-16, is userfriendly for the operator, especially the control modules and wiring harnesses. The Timbermatic H-16 system brings more efficiency, allowing the operator to precisely and accurately manoeuver the

boom for a smooth operation experience.

A twin pump hydraulic system is a key feature of the new G-Series harvesters. The open loop hydraulic system operates two pumps in tandem to supply optimal hydraulic power where the machine needs it most. With the twin-pump system, there is enough power to simultaneously operate the boom and the harvester head. It maximises boom control, ensures sufficient grip on the trunk, and increases productivity without taxing the operator.

The Processing Power Control (PPC) system in the 1270G and 1470G harvesters has three different power levels to choose from so the most suitable level is selected for the work based on tree size. The PPC system anticipates the engine load and responds with the right power increase, which in turn improves fuel economy.

The redesigned cab offers operators a comfortable and ergonomic work environment.

Operators can select between a rotating and levelling option or fixed cab option. Both options feature large windows for excellent visibility in every direction.

Ergonomic seats, along with air conditioning and heating are additional features that add to cab comfort, reducing operator fatigue.

most powerful machine in its size class to date. The 6-wheel model now boasts 200kW (compared to its previous 170kW) and improved torque by up to 17% in the 6-wheel machine.

Customer feedback from the machine has been overwhelmingly positive, with operators noting

1470G harvester Like the 1270G, operators of the 1470G have praised the machine’s power and torque improvements, citing consistent engine performance without drops in RPMs. Additionally, operators of the 1470G have been consistently impressed with the CH9 boom.

The boom’s geometric design provides increased stability and

1270G harvester Available as a 6-wheel or 8-wheel machine, the 1270G harvester is the

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The John Deere 1470G has significantly increased power and torque

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FORESTRY QUALITY HARVESTERS The Komatsu 951 is the market’s largest harvester with tons of technology for maximum eco- and operator-friendliness and production capacity. Such as the Stage 4/Final engine with uniquely low emissions and fuel consumption. The noise-reducing cab with superb visibility, keyless system, media hub and Autolev Advanced options and much

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more. The power-optimised transmission and bogie make it almost unstoppable. And, not least, the 3-pump hydraulics, power-regulated against the diesel engine, that provide extreme power and work capacity. Things that do wonders for your profitability – just as modern forestry demands.

offers excellent accuracy and manoeuverability. Moreover, the position of slewing cylinders and routing of cables and hoses have increased visibility, minimised wear and tear, and made servicing of these components and the valve assembly easier.

The operation of the CH9 boom has been made more efficient with the open loop twin pump hydraulic system, enabling simultaneous movements of boom extensions, head operation, and machine movements.

The industry-leading cabin leads to increased productivity, with operators noting that the industryleading cabin improves comfort for more consistent productivity throughout long shifts.

M-Series harvesters Like the new wheeled harvesters, John Deere’s M-Series tracked harvesters (released a year ago) have been positively received by customers, citing outstanding productivity, reliability, and durability. Most notably, the new, larger operator station on all M-series machines features ergonomically designed controls, and 44% more window area, increasing productivity through improved operator comfort and visibility.

With 45% more tractive effort and improved stability due to a longer, wider undercarriage, customers have seen tremendous improvements in productivity – particularly in difficult terrains.

The John Deere 1270G is part of the brand new G-Series range

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A redesigned control system, the Timbermatic H-16, is user-friendly for the operator, especially the control modules and wiring harnesses John Deere

Additionally, new automation features such as the Rapid Cycle System (RCS), which combines automated felling-head arm cycling with simple boom control, dramatically reduce operator fatigue and increase efficiency. RCS increases cycle times up to 35%, and can be tailored to operator preference, leading to increased

productivity.

Other features on the M-Series machine ensure increased reliability and durability. The robust booms were designed with thicker plates and larger pins and bushings to extend the life of the boom. Additionally, through-nose plumbing to the harvesting head reduces downtime from broken

hoses.

The M-Series is designed to allow for easy access to service components to ensure daily checks and preventative maintenance gets completed on schedule, which translates to more uptime.

All of the John Deere harvesters are equipped with John Deere ForestSight solutions, including

JDLink. From the fleet-management fundamentals of jobsite mapping and knowing the hours and location of all machines, to sending machine-health alerts and tracking machine production, on Deere machines, ForestSight helps managers optimise jobsites and their machine uptime and productivity.

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The Cat 552 boasts superb swing capacity

Cat track harvesters are designed with the best combination of lift capacity, swing torque and tractive effort ratios to enable loggers to boost production in the woods.

Four models are available to suit diverse logging applications and environments.

The Cat 541 Series 2 and the Cat 552 Series 2 are full tail swing machines designed for highproduction clear-cutting or final felling in rough terrain. The 552 is a levelling machine for improved operation on steep terrain.

The Cat 521 and 522 B Series machines are near-zero tail swing harvesters. The 522B is a levelling machine for select or clear-cut logging, and the 521B is a non-levelling model best suited for plantation thinning, biomass harvesting and medium-production select or clear-cut applications.

The Series 2 track harvesters feature smooth hydraulic performance, excellent fuel economy, and a comfortable operator station with great visibility. There are two harvester boom arrangements available for each model.

The 541 Series 2 and 552 Series 2 track harvesters compare well in

lift capacity against competitors in their size class. With their lift capacity, reach and working envelopes, these machines deliver high performance.

The swing capacity is another advantage of the Cat track harvesters when working on steep slopes.

“The strong swing torque gives the operator the ability to swing large loads uphill,” said Jared Dunn Caterpillar Forest Products product performance engineer for the Series 2 and B Series machines.

The Series 2 and B Series machines are equipped with the Cat C9 226 kW (303 hp) ACERT engine. The C9 is a common engine design with a proven track record of reliability and durability in the woods.

A high-capacity cooling system and on-demand reversing fan keep the harvesters debrisfree and running at the proper operating temperature, optimizing performance, durability and fuel economy. The side-by-side radiator/ oil cooler provides excellent cooling capacity for high production bunching and harvesting, and the on-demand Flexxaire fan activates only when required, allowing the cooling fan to purge debris from the radiator area for a cleaner cooling system.

The IQAN control system automatically adjusts the Flexxaire fan blade angle, reducing horsepower demand and lowering fuel consumption. The purge cycle frequency and duration can be set by operator in the cab to suit varying application conditions.

The closed centre hydraulic system includes fully adjustable electric over hydraulic controls and industry-leading flow capacities.

Two pumps power the hydraulic system to give loggers smoother multi-functioning.

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High uptime and limited maintenance requirements are a worldwide, longterm trait of Cat units

The combination of swing and lift capacity plus multi-functioning capability reduces cycle times and increases production Jared Dunn

the wide track gauge, gives loggers the stability they need to be safe while working in steep conditions.”

Large structures such as swing bearings and booms have been designed for longer life and durability. The tracks and all undercarriage rolling components are high-grade components that

extend track life, reduce repair costs and increase stability.

Both the B Series and Series 2 machines have a full 889 mm (35 inches) of ground clearance from front to back. “Strong drawbar pull, along with this ground clearance and the ‘open tunnel’ undercarriage design, makes for a highly

maneuverable machine that easily climbs steep slopes,” Dunn said.

The purpose-built forestry cab offers industry-leading operator protection and comfort. It meets ROPS, FOPS, OPS, OR-OSHA and WCB regulations and standards.

The ISO mounting system reduces noise and vibration, increasing operator comfort.

Both lines also feature the only two-way simultaneous levelling system in the industry. The unique three-cylinder design of this system significantly reduces stress loads into the leveler structure, lower frame and track frames.

Extended service and maintenance intervals reduce

machine service time, increase machine availability, and reduce operating costs.

The track harvesters can be configured with SATCO forestry attachments. Caterpillar is a distributor of SATCO forestry attachments, which include directional felling heads and harvesting and processing heads.

Cat forestry machines are supported by the industry’s best dealer network. A local Cat dealer is your forestry consultant who can recommend the machines, work tools, and services to maximize your operation and provide the support to keep you at top productivity.

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Filtration and cooling is best-in-class in the Volvo carrier range

With its Special Application Solutions team, Volvo Construction Equipment has been continually refining and upgrading its line of tracked forestry carriers developed around its latest EC220E, EC250E and EC300E crawler excavator models.

These latest, E-Series EC220E, EC250E and EC300E Forestry Carriers are designed as versatile, all-purpose machines and can tackle a variety of forest applications, from forest road building, regeneration harvesting and stump harvesting for bio-energy to transplanting.

The EC250E is also available in

log loader version, featuring a dedicated, straight log loader boom and log loader arm.

Designed for tough work, these machines are equipped with heavyduty protection for both the upper and lower structures, a purposebuilt, “high-walker� undercarriage with full length track guards, idler reinforcement, heavy duty track motor covers and a heavy-duty forestry boom and arm with upgraded guarding for the hydraulic cylinder, piping and work lights.

The Volvo forestry carriers feature fuel-efficient Volvo Tier 4 Final/Stage lV diesel engines, superior hydraulic power, increased swing torque and dedicated piping for processor applications.

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also available for less regulated markets.

The counterweight and fuel tank have been integrated, increasing fuel capacity. The high and wide undercarriage provides exceptional ground clearance for better machine protection and also excellent traction. Additional protection is given to the under-

belly of the machine, with thicker steel plates using countersunk bolts to protect them from damage.

Nothing is left to chance with additional protection provided in the form of stronger, 6 mm engine hood and side panels, reinforced fuel and hydraulic tanks and swing ring protection against the ingress of debris.

The high and wide undercarriage provides exceptional ground clearance for better machine protection and also excellent traction Volvo

Visibility and lighting have been improved too as well as operator safety and comfort with the dedicated forestry cab that is ISO/ ROPS/FOPS certified and approved to OSHA, WCB, SAE and ISO standards. The specially designed forestry cab features Maarguard 32 mm reinforced, tinted glass in the front screen and 13 mm to the righthand side and door to protect the operator from flying debris. Both front and side-mounted cameras are also fitted and a 300 mm catwalk running along both sides of the machine facilitates safe access to both the cab and superstructure.

The cab offers plenty of space, ergonomic controls for easy controllability and, appreciated by operators working long shifts, low in-cab noise.

Dedicated piping for the harvester head improves performance whilst allowing for better cooling and filtration and Volvo is best-in-class when it comes to fuel consumption, thanks to the efficiency of both the engine and hydraulic system.

With ample hydraulic flow to feed the high demand of a

harvester head, and highly fuel efficient, these tracked forestry carriers are capable of high productivity and with the same ease of service access for which Volvo standard excavators are renowned, uptime is maximised.

The Volvo range of carriers focus on versatility

Engine hood protection and side panels ensure breakdowns are improbable

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Step movement means that two telescopes extend the machine to go over difficult terrain can Konrad

Austrian group Konrad Forsttechnik produces the Highlander harvester, originally a four-wheel machine more recently adapted as a sixwheel unit, also.

The Highlander is a steep terrain harvester with enormous flexibility due to a synchronised step and drive movement. Step movement means that two telescopes extend the machine to go over difficult terrain. Once the wheels start to spin, the machine is extended and the front part is pushed over the edge. When pulling in the telescopes the chassis is lifted up, in order not to bog down the machine (going over road banks etc).

Steerable front and rear wheel drive mean the machine has a very small turning radius and is therefore very flexible in steep terrain. This allows also a crab movement of the machine, which is also important in steep slopes.

The crane cabin unit slews endlessly, so work with the harvester head is possible in front, on the sides and at the rear of the machine. The operator has excellent visibility on the harvesting head, as the crane is fitted behind the cabin. The crane has a maximum reach with the extended

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The Konrad Highlander is designed for steep terrain telescope of about 10 m, with a lifting capacity of 24 t. All hydraulic hoses are fitted inside the crane so falling trees cannot damage them.

A 285 hp Tier 4 Iveco sixcylinder engine powers the Highlander. This engine drives three pumps, two are for the drive system of the machine and the third one is for the crane and Woody harvester head. The complete hydraulic system is from Bosch Rexroth. The machine is equipped with a strong shield in front to stabilise during work with the harvester head.

The head designed for the Highlander is the Konrad Woody 61 with endless rotation system, four feed rollers, main and top saw as standard equipment. The folded up advance unit allows a free grapple, which can be used as sorting and loading grapple. The control system KCS, also manufactured by Konrad is used to coordinate Woody. Jobs, length of the logs and tree types are easy to input, and the daily production can be printed out in form of a pdf and sent directly from the computer to the office.

Options Clambunk: the Clambunk is fitted on the shield with a quick coupler.

The clambunk is used to the bring trees out from the forest to a processing site or forest road, where they are delimbed and cut-to-length, and piled up. The loading capacity of the clambunk is between 8-10 m続, depending on the size of the trees.

Integrated winch: there is a winch integrated, which can be used as a tethering winch or as a

remote-controlled pulling winch.

For work in steep slopes, the machine is fixed on a tree and the machine works itself down and up steep slopes. Winch and driving system are synchronised.

For pulling trees to the machine, the operator can pull the cable by remote control to the tree and winch the tree to the machine.

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ROTTNE H21D is the biggest, strongest and most optimum CTL final felling harvester for really heavy forest you can find on the market.

After the first few H21D been operational for some months it was confirmed by customers that the machine exceeded the expectations Rottne had.

This harvester with its entirely new dimensions is built for the toughest clear cutting and is totally reengineered and full of the latest technology available.

The 227kW (305 hp) strong engine lives up to the highest exhaust emission standard FT4. The harvester can with this powerful 6-cylinder engine be operated at a lower working engine speed, resulting in a lower noise level, fewer vibrations and

most importantly, lower fuel consumption.

H21D is equipped with 3 individual hydraulic pumps, Transmission/Crane/Head.

The hydrostatic transmission is controlled by Rottne D5 machine control system with load regulation. The system is completely separated from other hydraulics with separate oil tank, oil coolers and filters. Gearbox with 3 steps, manual differential lock front and rear, as well as disengage able AWD. H21D can be ordered with 6 or 8 WD. The 8WD version gives you a very low ground pressure which is ideal when working in wet and steep terrain. Due to the high tractive force (230 kN) and in combination with a balanced bogie is The H21D is the perfect machine

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cutting and delimbing up to diameter 700 mm big trees.

• I nductive sensors for length and diameter measurements.

• S everel types of measuring wheels that are optimized for different tree types and seasons.

• D iameter messuring is integrated in the upper knives.

• F eeding is operated with 5 feed roller motors, all 5 feed rollers are differentially interconnected. when working in steep terrain.

The hydraulics has two in line mounted axial piston pumps. One pump for the basic machine/ crane with a capacity of 175 cm³, 250 bar.

The other pump for the head has a capacity of 210 cm³, 300 bar.

To control all 3 pumps Rottne has developed a brand new system for power-regulation. In this function you can see and tune flow and torque of the pumps to obtain

maximum performance.

The extremely strong crane RK250 (325 kNm) has a tilting crane base and a reach of 11 meters. The crane is located directly above the bogie to give the harvester optimum stability, which is necessary to enable the large harvester heads EGS706 or SP761LF to be used at full reach.

Rottne EGS706 is a new harvester head for the thoughest condition,

• T he wheel motors in the wheel arms are geared for higher speeds and better traction. Feed rates from 0-5,2 m/sec, tractive force 37 kN. • C olourmarking is integrated in the lower delimbing knife.

The H21D can as an option be equipped with a SP761LF head which is specialised to handle heavy and crooked hardwood trees.

The machine is equipped with

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ROTTNE H14C

ROTTNE H11C 6WD in a 6-wheel design, with an articulated steering joint for thinning and final felling. Powerful engine, hydrostatic transmission and articulated frame joint give ROTTNE H11C 6WD excellent off-road performance and precise tracking. The harvester cab offers superb operator comfort and excellent visibility over the work area.

This is further improved if the harvester is equipped with a swivelling and levelling cab with built-in suspension system, Comfort Line.

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HARVESTERS the brand new bucking system from Rottne/Dasa Forester which adheres to the new standard StandForD 2010.

The cab features a large, clear 15″ touch screen and a keyboard in front of the operator, as well as a printer that is integrated into the ceiling panel.

The modern harvester cab offers superb operator comfort: • Anti-vibration safety cab equipped with Comfort Line II. • Automatically leveling +/15˚/14˚front/back , 11˚sideways.

• Automatically or manually follow the head from side to side (+/90˚).

Service accessibility has always been a characteristic mark for all different Rottne machine models and H21D is not any exception.

Downtime can prove expensive for machine owners and good service access can significantly reduce the time needed for servicing, repairs and cleaning Rottne has added some features that help you in your daily life servicing your H21D. • The hydraulic driven variable

fan for the cooling system is automatically reversible which ensures sufficient cleaning of the cooler.

• T here is a water filter for engine cooling system.

• Winches for the belly plates.

• S everal different accessible storage compartments for bars, chains, oils hoses, tools or whatever you need for your service.

• V acuum pump on the working hydraulics.

• E lectric Air compressor kit.

• Central lubrication system.

• E l/hydraulic tilting of tanks and engine hood.

• S un blinds.

• W orking platform over the rear left bogie.

• Geo Info software.

Other available equipment:

• C omputer-calliper “Haglöf Digitech”.

• A dditional extra 225 l tank in the front frame for diesel or stump treatment liquid.

• P article and moisture measurement of hydraulic oil, presented on the control screen.

• O rbitrol steering for road transport.

• G rease instead of oil lubrication of saw chain.

• Prepared for GPS.

• Stump treatment.

• Mobile phone with handsfree.

• C olour marking equipment (2 colours).

• P repared for broadband

• E nvironmentally approved hydraulic oil, Rottne Bio hydraulic 32-68.

• Xenon or LED working lights.

• Sprinkler system. (Fogmaker)

• W ebasto engine and cab preheater.

• T yre pressure monitoring for all wheels

• M obile phone remote control of preheater.

• TeamViewer for remote access.

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The most advanced flotation track on the market today, designed for use on large forest machines.

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Ponsse founder Einari Vidgrén has always said: “Customers are the best experts, we have to listen to them.” It has been Ponsse’s main philosophy in product development all the way from the beginnings of the company in 1970. A close relationship with contractors and machine operators and deep consideration of their needs and ideas ensure that the R&D efforts are focused correctly. This benefits both the manufacturer and the customers.

Ponsse’s product range has never seen changes as drastic as it has in recent years. The intensive development phase started in 2009 when it launched the first eight-wheeled harvester models. In 2015, Ponsse released a whole new machine model series, starting with the Scorpion and ScorpionKing harvesters in 2013.

The development of a new model series was done from the feedback collected over many years years. Along with new technologies and concepts, it’s important to keep in mind the continuous improvement of the base technology – the things that keep the wheels rolling and trees falling all around the world, every day.

The new Ponsse model series focuses on improving durability, serviceability and ergonomics, producing significant results in terms of usability and productivity.

At the same time, new engines are compliant with the EU Stage IV emission level, pertaining to the new environmental requirements that were installed in all forest machines delivered in Europe.

The starting point for the development of the new model series was the idea of a forest machine that does not compromise on the usability, productivity or serviceability of the machine. The new engine technology and the improved hydraulics have enabled service intervals to be extended from 600/1,200 hours to 900/1,800 hours. These long service intervals increase efficient working hours and reduce operating costs. The frame of the machine is even more durable, and Ponsse made modifications to crane models to improve durability and the ease of use.

The development of forest machines is strongly heading in

a direction where the working comfort of the operator is key, alongside machine productivity.

The operator’s working capacity has a direct impact on the productivity of harvesting. An operator who is alert throughout the shift has an impact, not only on machine production, but also on the after-harvest track. The cabin, visibility, ergonomic controls, ease of maintenance and use, together with machine stability and control, are crucial factors when it comes to comfort.

“Regardless of machine intelligence and advanced technology, quality and production are always based on the operator,” Ponsse said.

In recent years, machine stability has increased its role, as planted forests are located on steep slopes in many market areas. Thanks to its stability, eightwheeled forest machines allow harvesting on ever steeper slopes and more uneven terrain. On the steepest slopes, winch solutions are also used, particularly in South America and Central Europe.

The Ponsse product range includes both six and eight-wheel harvesters in all size categories from thinning to heavy duty regeneration felling. All Ponsse machine models are designed for a general size category in terms of their size and performance, whereby the work is not narrowly restricted to certain types of work sites due to the equipment.

Versatile product solutions allow harvesting of both energy wood and industrial wood productively.

All Ponsse harvester heads have multi-stemming as a standard feature.

Smart technology opens up new application possibilities Digital control systems and measuring devices have been part of forest machines for a long time. Since the middle of the 1990s, Ponsse has been designing software for the forest machine information systems and office computers of entrepreneurs and forest companies. The product family also includes training technology.

“Advancing technology opens up new possibilities for various applications that benefit

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The Scorpion is one of Ponsse’s most recent releases

customers,” Ponsse said.

Forest machines are filled with smart technology, and sensor technology is continuously moving forward. Modern information technology can provide new tools for managing the daily operations.

Currently, machine intelligence is being used in remote maintenance and monitoring.

Using the Ponsse Fleet Management mobile application, a contractor can run his business effectively, know what’s really happening in the operations and focus on the right things. The Fleet Management app gives real-time information on what’s really happening with the machines.

Along with current location of the

Regardless of machine intelligence and advanced technology, quality and production are always based on the operator Ponsse

machines it gives out information about fuel levels, engine RPMs, production rates and each

machine’s service hours.

“It is also used to plan machine services and transportations to new work areas, helping not only the owner but operators, service personnel and lowbed drivers as well,” Ponsse said. “Fleet Management has already users in many countries around the world.

Simple use, correct information in clear format and handy operative tools have been things that the users appreciate a lot.

“Ponsse is known for its rapid product development based on customers’ needs. We have always allocated our resources to where we can be the best in the world.

In developing environmentally friendly, cut-to-length forest machines, we represent the state of the art.“

The Ponsse Ergo eight-wheel harvester with winch photographed in China. In 2015 only Ponsse Harvesters with synchronous winches were sold due to the steep slope terrain

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LOGGING NEWS - Cont’d

Biomass plant room meets hotel’s entire heating and hot-water needs A Scottish hotel on the banks of Loch Ness has slashed its heating and hot-water costs following the installation of two wood-pellet boilers to completely replace LPG boilers and electric storage heaters. The combination of fuelcost savings and payments from the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

amounts to about £26 700 a year and are almost evenly split.

The installation for the Glenmoriston Arms Hotel comprised two Windhager 60 kW BioWin Excel boilers and a 1500 l accumulator tank in an external BioCabin. They were specified by local installer McInnes

Renewables.

The cabin was delivered fully equipped for easy and quick installation. It was installed during the hotel’s shutdown winter months.

BioCabins are tailor made to each project. They comprise a fully equipped plant room and

integrated wood-pellet store. They can be craned into position. Up to four boilers can be installed in cascade to deliver up to 240 kW of heat.

CTW Equipment joins growing network of Bandit dealers offering whole tree chippers Bandit Industries has added CTW Equipment Company to its growing network of authorized Bandit® whole tree chipper dealers in the United States.

CTW, based in Williamston, N.C., will offer customers Bandit’s

complete lineup of whole tree chippers, in addition to unparalleled service from factory trained technicians and Banditapproved replacement parts.

“CTW’s reputation has been built by consistently delivering

excellent customer service to the logging and lumber industries” said Bandit sales manager, Jason Morey, “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to work with them to deliver and service the best whole tree chippers in the industry.”

CTW is owned by Wayne Cale and Ben Twiddy, two well known veterans of the logging industry in North Carolina.

A large hatch and a lot behind it New doppstadt screen with 7 cubic meters bulk volume capacity No more lining up and waiting!

The times when the wheel loaders could not fill their materials into the hopper of a screen at one stroke, because it was too small, are over. The 7 cubic meters hopper of the new screen SM 620 SA manufactured by the full-line supplier Doppstadt can also be charged by large wheel loaders.

Especially for the recovery of light material mixtures such as compost and biomass this is interesting. Their large bulk volume usually results in long times of waiting at the screens: The input material must first be processed in order to clear a space in the feeding hopper. With the Doppstadt solution, the wheel loader and the screen are in permanent motion: The whole process takes place without interruption in continuous operation.

Product Manager Karsten Runge: “This makes the new machine impressive: It is not only

versatile, but ideally suited for combined use with shredders or wind sifters. It also absorbs the charge of large wheel loader buckets at one stroke thus accelerating the whole operating process and increasing the throughput rates accordingly. This solution saves energy, money and time.”

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In spite of the larger feeding hopper and the 5,5 m conveyors the machine is still compact and mobile: With 24 tons gross vehicle weight it can even transport optional equipment such as stonegrids or vibrating screens without having to detach it.

Depending on the screening task the SM 620 SA can either be driven

as a trommel screen or as a star screen for universal applicability: It screens waste and raw materials, compost, earth, light debris, garbage, industrial waste, plastic, glass, paper, wood, biomass, sand, gravel, scrap or slag.

INNOVATION – HARVESTERS

Export market needs inspire invention

K

one Ketonen from Kristiinakaupunki has been producing forestry machines for over 30 years. The company from west Finland copes well with competition on the international markets by focusing intently on product development.

The company founded by Lauri Ketonen in 1984 started international exports as soon as the first harvesters were completed.

“From here, it’s a short trip to Umea. That’s how it started,” Ketonen says.

Sweden is still an important market for Kone Ketonen. Keto harvesters are also in great demand in Japan.

“About one-half of our export income comes from Japan,” states Jari Hakala, Foreign Sales Manager.

Machines intended for thinning and cutting of coniferous trees are also being sold to Argentina, Australia, the United States, New Zealand, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain, for example.

The products have often opened doors to new markets. For example, the dealers in North America and in the United Kingdom contacted Kone Ketonen on their own initiative after seeing a Keto harvester.

Product development is key The strengths of Kone Ketonen harvesters include the roller feed unit handling the logs gently and excellent dimensional accuracy. With a Master of Science, Engineering, Ketonen understands the importance of product development, for which reason about six of the company’s 30 employees are designers. Many new ideas are still conceived in the head of the founder of the company.

“As concerns product development, the focus is currently on the cutting of the tree and on how to make it safer,” Ketonen says.

The company’s novel ideas have also been patented.

According to the 65-yearold entrepreneur, building of a successful export company takes time. The development of an idea into a completed product takes

The Kone Ketonen team

many years, and time must also be invested in establishing of personal contacts with the dealers and customers.

“Export is based on human

interaction. There will be deals if the chemistry works,” admits Ketonen, pointing out that he established a number of useful contact at the Elmia fair in Sweden.

Eco Log to concentrate on product development, design and manufacturing “According to Eco Log Sweden AB’s global marketing strategy, factory owned subsidiaries are to be replaced with independent distributors. The strategy allows Eco Log Sweden AB to focus in product development, design and manufacturing of forest machines.

The only remaining Eco Log Sweden AB owned subsidiary after 2015 is Eco Log Oy in Finland.

Therefore, to implement the strategy also in Finland the distribution rights for Finnish market have been granted to Eco Log Finland Oy Ab starting 1st of February 2016.

The goal of this change in the distribution model is to serve its customers better, faster and more effective in every market area.”

Mikko Laurila

Contact: Mikko Laurila, +358 50 5711462 mikko.laurila@eco-log.se Maajohtaja / Marknadsansvarig FINLAND Eco Log Sweden AB Philippe Wion, philippe.wion@ eco-log.se, +46 70 5940910 Sales and Marketing Director Eco Log Sweden AB International Forest Industries | FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 57

Better results within reach

Amongst the advancements made by crane and general woodyard logistics specialists this year is a move by a European giant into American waters

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he efficiencies of the woodyard are vital and the lifting capacity and manoeuvrability of lifting and loading units are essential to that efficiency. Manufacturers have furnished International Forest Industries with a full suite of updates and fresh developments but it is a strategic move that has piqued our interest most here in the IFI offices.

Palfinger Epsilon has redeveloped its technology in a bid to pinch a bit of market share in North America. The European

heavyweight has redesigned the standard North American A-frame and focused refinements around ergonomics for exceptionally comfortable results.

The company may be a household name in Europe but over the other side of the ditch it can be a parochial market and Palfinger Epsilon will need to be well prepared for the challengers it will face. However, if successful, the reward is huge – a foothold in the world’s biggest spending forestry sector. We will watch with interest.

Also intriguing is the slick

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Eight sorting grapples are also available from 3.1 m3 to 4 m3, with grapple lengths from 2,650 mm to 3,230 mm

looking and equally impressively performing Volvo L180H HL, which has redefined the standards in lift height and reach in log handling applications. Quick and secure handling are also prioritised.

Meanwhile, Wagner seems to be going to greater lengths than ever to make the operator comfortable.

Together with a see-through carriage design, a low profile boom, targeted operational lighting, and cameras mounted around the vehicle, apparently improve visibility by up to 450% in one of the manufacturer’s leading models.

Lift higher and reach further with the Volvo L180H HL (High Lift) and Volvo’s range of grapples.

Designed for log handling, this purpose-built machine allows the operator to stack higher and load faster – increasing productivity and profitability.

Loaded with innovations and fuel-saving features, this machine works in the most efficient and productive way. One example is Volvo’s unique, OptiShift technology. OptiShift combines

the company’s patented Reverse

by Braking (RBB) technology and a torque converter with lock-up. Lock-up creates a direct drive between the engine and transmission – eliminating power losses in the torque converter and reducing fuel consumption by up to 18%.

The RBB function senses the loader’s direction, slowing the machine when the operator changes direction by applying the service brakes automatically.

This increases fuel efficiency and improves operator comfort. RBB

is ideal for short cycle or truck loading applications. Space in the ROPS/FOPS certified cab provides excellent visibility and the ergonomically positioned controls make the L180H HL the most effective workspace in the industry.

The L180H HL has been designed to achieve unrivalled lift height and reach in log handling applications. Featuring Volvo’s unique high-lift arm system, the L180HHL not only stacks logs high – maximising available space in the timber yard – but also handles them quickly and securely, for

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The Volvo L180H HL has been designed to achieve unrivalled lift height and reach in log handling applications

efficient loading and unloading.

The speed and safety of each work cycle is further increased by the machine’s superb stability, which permits fast ground speeds when travelling with a load.

With an operating weight of 34 t, the L180H HL features a powerful, 13 litre, 6-cylinder Volvo engine producing 246 kW/334 hp and fully compliant with the latest Tier 4 Final/Stage lV emissions regulations, but will also be available as Stage lllA for lesser regulated markets.

Fitted with a 3.2 m3 grapple – with up to 3.8 m3 available – the L180H HL can handle a massive 8,800 kg working load with ease, with a height under the grapple of 5,800 mm.

For ease-of-use when placing and picking up logs from the middle of the stack, or when operating over uneven terrain, the grapple rotator unit enables the operator to tilt and rotate the grapple at will to approach the logs at the safest and most effective angle. The grapple-tilt cylinder has an integrated damping function which effectively counteracts

swaying and provides better control of the load. The powerful, intelligent hydraulics ensure fast response and smooth operation

through superior control of both the load and the attachment.

The L180H HL’s Boom Suspension System (BSS) boosts

productivity by up to 20% by absorbing shock and reducing the bouncing that occurs when operating on rough ground.

When equipped with a heavy duty boom and arm, high-lift boom riser and rotating grapple, Volvo’s latest tracked forestry carriers can also load and unload with ease

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This enables faster and more comfortable work cycles while reducing stress on the drivetrain, extending component life.

Volvo’s unique eco pedal applies mechanical push-back force when the accelerator is used excessively and engine rpm is about to exceed the economic operating range. This encourages the operator to ease off the throttle, contributing further to reducing fuel consumption.

When working in this type of environment, safety can never be underestimated. An optional fire suppression system, consisting of up to 16 nozzles, is automatically activated inside the engine compartment when excessive heat is detected.

“While the L180H HL may be unique, ever popular in stockyards are the standard Volvo wheel loaders,” the manufacturer said.

“The latest H-Series models, especially the L150H, L180H and L220H, provide between them a range of seven un-loading grapples from 3.1 m3 to 4 m3 with grapple lengths from 2,660 mm to 3,200 mm depending on the model. Eight sorting grapples are also available from 3.1 m3 to 4 m3, with grapple lengths from 2,650 mm to 3,230 mm.

In addition to key features they share with the L180H HL, these models feature Volvo’s unique Torque Parallel (TP) linkage, delivering high breakout force and excellent parallel movement throughout the entire lifting range.

Larger models, L250H and L350F are also used in wood handling applications.

For all Volvo wheel loaders, ease of service is assured thanks to the latest design, electrically activated, wide-opening engine hood that allows quick and easy service access to the engine compartment and components.

Maximum uptime for maximum productivity.

Volvo’s unique eco pedal applies mechanical push-back force when the accelerator is used excessively and engine rpm is about to exceed the economic operating range

The L180H HL’s Boom Suspension System (BSS) boosts productivity by up to 20% by absorbing shock and reducing the bouncing that occurs when operating on rough ground Volvo

In the forest When equipped with a heavy duty boom and arm, high-lift boom riser and rotating grapple, Volvo’s latest tracked forestry carriers can also load and unload with ease, the company said. The boom riser allows for an additional lift height of 1,635 mm, facilitating accurate placement of logs when stacking.

A result of Volvo’s Special Application Solutions team, the latest, excavator-based EC220E, EC250E and EC300E models are built and specially adapted for the toughest of forestry environments.

Featuring powerful Stage lV/Tier 4 final engines, Stage lllA, D-Series models are also available for less regulated markets.

A high and wide undercarriage provides increased stability and improved ground clearance for better machine protection. The under-belly of the machine is further protected with thicker steel plates using countersunk bolts

to protect them from damage.

Capable of high productivity, with ample hydraulic flow to feed the high demand of a harvester head, and highly fuel efficient, these tracked forestry carriers are also very competitively priced when compared with fully dedicated forest machinery.

Nothing is left to chance with additional protection provided in the form of full length track guards, stronger, 6 mm engine

hood and side panels, reinforced fuel and hydraulic tanks, swing ring protection against the ingress of debris and protection for the boom cylinder.

For enhanced operator safety, the specially designed cab is certified ROPS and features Maarguard 32 mm reinforced, tinted glass in the front screen and 13 mm to the right-hand side and door. Both front and side-mounted cameras are also fitted and a 300 mm catwalk running along both sides facilitates safe access to the cab and superstructure. The cab itself offers a high level of comfort with space, ergonomic controls for easy controllability, excellent visibility and low in-cab noise, appreciated by operators.

Developed around standard excavators, these machines allow the same ease of service access for which Volvo excavators are renowned, maximising uptime.

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The new M-Series represents the perfect fusion of functionality and design.

EPSILON TIMBER & RECYCLING CRANES

In 2015, Palfinger Epsilon enlarged its current location in Salzburg, Austria, by moving into a newly built, â‚Ź13 million worth building. At this notably modern headquarters, the highly qualified Austrian employees can research and produce as one, right in the heart of Europe.

Moreover, to strengthen its

New EPSILON A-Line M13A. For the first time the A-frame design has been redeveloped for the North American market by a European company.

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position as innovation leader in coming years, Palfinger Epsilon is continuously enlarging its production capacities as well as its R&D and Service departments at a large scale. In this way Epsilon can constantly break the mould of thinking and assure the highest quality levels at the same time.

A-Line – Epsilon develops

what worldwide customers need Based on this mindset, the new Epsilon A-Line M13A, has been developed exclusively for the North American market. For the first time, the North American A-frame design has been redeveloped by a European company. As a result, a new crane command centre, the

The EPSILON Master Drive includes hydraulic servo joysticks that react with particular sensitivity

LIFTING & LOADING Comfort Drive, has been developed which redefines seat ergonomics and user-friendliness in the North American logging sector, especially in combination with the optional Cold Weather Package and the EPSHOOD, features which are based on the innovations of the new European M-Series.

The new M-Series – the perfect fusion of functionality and design The new M-Series is the first Epsilon crane series by Palfinger, which brings an industrial design team to the construction process from start to finish. From the initial concept, this close collaboration meant that design, comfort and technology were considered as an integrated whole, resulting in completely new solutions for customer requirements from all around the world.

Elements such as hoses and valves, which were previously exposed and routed on the crane exterior, were installed in the interior of the crane boom. This patented construction improved the protection of sensitive components decisively.

The same applies to the M-Series’ crane finish, now centrally located on the rear of the base frame: compact and visually pleasing, with optimum protection for valves and control slide valves.

The Master Drive – award winning command centre This new development represents

another milestone for the industry.

During construction, the crane operator’s requirements were at the forefront of all considerations for the first time, allowing the new top seat to become a comfortable and reliable command centre of the crane.

All operating elements were positioned ergonomically and designed for even greater sensitivity. Hence, in autumn 2015, the new seating concept was rewarded with the Austrofoma Innovation Award for its improvements in the field of ergonomics, efficiency, safety and work simplification.

EPSHOOD – optimum protection for operator and technology Another advancement, the EPSHOOD – a transparent protective hood made of extremely resistant technical thermoplast – offers excellent protection from wind and weather without impairing the all-around view. It is a valuable asset in everyday forestry work.

When the crane is not in use, the EPSHOOD’s sophisticated kinematics protect the foldeddown seat module and the control electronics. This innovation has ensured that the installation height and the weight have hardly changed, despite the significantly larger amount of available space.

Hydraulic servo joysticks – precision and control on a

new level Even for the frequently expressed customer demands of more precise crane controls, the Epsilon engineers found an innovative solution. The Master Drive package includes hydraulic servo joysticks that react with particular sensitivity. This control variant also ensures that the responsiveness of the joysticks remain constant for many years to come.

Moreover, through the further development of the control valves, substantially more oil flow is provided. Thus, the operator can use more crane functions simultaneously without noticeable loss of velocity, which significantly speeds up the workflow.

New double-telescope boom – the longest outreach in the industry The new design of the doubletelescope system enables 900 mm more reach compared with the predecessor model, allowing for the greatest outreach in the industry – an “unbelievable” overall reach of 10.5 m.

Crane column in an oil bath – reduced maintenance requirements The new M-Series offers impressively low-maintenance solutions. During the development of the crane column bearing, the complete technology was immersed in an oil bath. This saves costs in the long term,

thanks to reduced maintenance requirements. Only the oil level has to be checked by the operator.

Internal hose guide – protection against damage The extended internal hose guide (crane column, main boom, knuckle boom) ensures uncomplicated handling for the operator. This technical extra from the crane manufacturer makes damage to the hoses almost impossible. If, despite this, problems still occur, service openings across the entire crane allow for easy access.

Epsilon – the timber crane range of Palfinger The new M-Series offers a product that, thanks to its clever combination of design and technology, is particularly good at meeting customer demands and redefines industry standards in many different areas.

To communicate this large spectrum of innovation also on a worldwide scale, the management decided to consolidate its market entry worldwide through the use of the PALFINGER umbrella brand. Starting with last years’ new M-Series, the company name EPSILON will be used as the product designation on the equipment and all other customer touchpoints.

”I’m impressed by the XR” ”The XR rotator has a rigid design that exceeds all of our expectations. Extremely high torque and still very smooth to operate.”

Bernard Grantner, Pabst Holzindustrire, Obdach, Austria

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Wagner – a division of Allied Systems Company – has been designing, engineering and manufacturing specialised mobile equipment for forest industries for decades.

“Wagner’s Logstacker equipment has long been the backbone in many of the industry’s largest log yard operations, which is a direct result of the company’s unparalleled capabilities – including 250,000 ft2 of manufacturing facilities – and relentless product innovation directly driven by customer feedback and operational challenges,” the manufacturer told IFI. Wagner’s newest addition to its product line – the four-wheel drive, 60,000 lb capacity L460 Logstacker – is testament to its ability to continually deliver “valueladen solutions that operators and owners alike will appreciate”.

All of Wagner’s machines are purpose-built log handling solutions, and the L460 is no exception. The unique wide track design provides the L460 with up to 24% better stability than comparably sized wheel loaders.

Furthermore, it ensures that the machine maintains four separate lines of contact with the ground at all times; this dramatically increases traction in unimproved yards, while simultaneously keeping rutting to an absolute minimum.

The raised operators cab minimises blind spots, while the curved front windshield reduces glare and improves the operator’s field of view. Coupled with

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Wagner’s see-through carriage design, low profile boom, targeted operational lighting, and cameras mounted around the vehicle, the L460 delivers up to 450% improved

visibility over similar machines.

Operator safety has also been a main focal point of Wagner’s design process. The L460 has counterweights located directly

While you may be inclined to believe that this all comes at a premium, the Wagner L460 offers the industry’s lowest total cost of ownership Wagner

behind the load, significantly reducing rollover risks. A 20-nozzle fire suppression system, including engine shut down and electrical disconnect, is standard on every Wagner Logstacker built. Lighted stairway access with handrails and non-skid walking surfaces around the entire perimeter provide safe access to the cab and service items, while ground level service bays allow maintenance personal the ability to work standing up.

The focus on operator comfort and safety extends into the L460’s cab design. Standard features include a rotating platform, ergonomic joystick control and steering, heavy duty seat suspension, climate control, and cab isolation for a quiet and comfortable ride. With the optional joystick mounted steering controls, the operator never has to move their hands off the controls to steer the machine.

Productivity, which is a combination of capacity and speed, is another key differentiator of Wagner machines. Their Logstacker carriage design, the most durable and productive on the market, is the direct result of decades of design experience, supported by customer feedback.

The L460 offers multiple carriage options, with many productivity enhancing features, including: independently controlled hold downs and kick offs, reversible hold down arms, and pivoting tines – coupled with the machines high lift, these features

maximise space use. Matched with the 400 hp diesel engine, automatic four-speed transmission, a shorter turning radius and up to 200% faster hoist speeds, this machine provides significantly faster, and safer cycle times.

“While you may be inclined to believe that this all comes at a premium, the Wagner L460 offers the industry’s lowest total cost of ownership,” the manufacture claimed. “Driven by low fuel consumption, significantly extended tyre life, and proven Wagner durability, the L460 provides the lowest cost/t/km/ hr of any machine available on the market today.

“Additionally, remote vehicle monitoring allows users to track over 18 parameters from a computer or smart phone, including location, fuel consumption and oil temperature to make fleet management a breeze.

The first L460 has already been delivered to one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable lumber, pulp and paper.

“Investing in a Wagner Logstacker guarantees you the safest, most productive, longest landing log handling machine available on the market today.”

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Depending on application requirements, terrain, size of the wood and regional preferences, Cat machines used for roadside loading include a tracked Cat Forestry Machine (FM) or Cat knuckleboom loader, mounted on a truck or trailer.

Cat FMs at roadside The Cat 568 FM is the latest and largest in the line of Cat Forest Machines that can be configured for many forestry applications, including log loading. The 568 FM combines strong swing torque and lift with long reach. The cross roller swing bearing along with dual swing drive boxes provide the highest load bearing capacity on the market.

The 568 is powered by the Cat C9.3 ACERT engine, which provides 319 hp (238 kW) — more than competitive machines in the same class.

The structure is purpose-built for duty in the woods with a wide, tall, reinforced carbody, rugged swing bearing, heavy doors and extra guarding. The machine weight and loads are distributed evenly across 10 track rollers per side for more stability and load handling performance.

The purpose built log loader boom and stick sets are made for heavy-duty applications. Increased steel thickness on the rear and centre section of the boom, the side sections of the stick, and internal reinforcement plates increase the durability.

In addition to the 568 FM, the forestry machine line-up includes the 147 hp (110 kW) Cat 320D FM, 188 hp (140 kW) 324D FM and 204 hp (152 kW) 325D FM.

C Series is fast, smooth and more productive than previous models.

For example, the 559C has been shown to be 22% more productive than the 559B burning the same amount of fuel.

Three operating modes give loggers the flexibility to manage engine HP and fuel consumption, depending on the application. Lift and swing torque is the same in all modes. The Economy Mode provides the most fuel economy, the Power Mode provides the most speed and the Run Mode is an intermediate mode.

The 579C lifts 35% more at full reach, and the 559C lifts 25% more at full reach, compared to the previous models. Lift capacity was already strong throughout the rest of the range of motion, so with the increase in lift at full reach, operators have more capability.

Caterpillar offers a wide range of machines for lifting and loading in the millyard, including FMs, wheel loaders and material handlers.

Cat FMs in the millyard Cat FMs incorporate Caterpillar’s best excavator technology into a purpose-built machine designed for many material handling tasks in the millyard and woodyard, too.

Cat knuckleboom loaders at roadside The C Series knuckleboom loaders feature fuel-efficient power systems, upgraded hydraulics and significantly more lift at full reach than previous models. The line includes the Cat 579C and 559C. Powered by the 174 hp (129.5 kW) Cat C6.6 ACERT engine, the

With the lift capacity and strong swing torque, cycle times are fast and trucks can be moved in and out of the yard quickly.

The 568 is available with over/ under log loader linkage (heel boom cylinder on the topside of the stick and stick cylinder on the underside). With this arrangement, the 568 provides more lift height, maximises reach and tucks the heel up closer to the stick for more clearance for high-decking in a wood yard.

Cat wheel loaders in the millyard

The Cat 568 FM log loader

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Cat wheel loaders, configured for millyards, feature log handling packages with larger lift and tilt cylinders, heavier counterweights, heavy-duty transmissions and joystick steering with single axis lever controls for precise log

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The Cat 988K wheel loader

do double-duty unloading raw materials coming into the mill and then, equipped with pallet or log and lumber forks, moving rough or finished lumber or palletized goods into inventory or to trucks leaving the mill.

Caterpillar offers over a dozen models ranging from small to large, including the Cat 990H Large Wheel Loader, which unloads entire truckloads of logs in a single pass, quickly and efficiently.

Cat material handlers in the millyard The Cat 559C knuckleboom loader handling. Unload trucks in a single pass or sort high value short wood.

Cat wheel loaders efficiently move and charge in-feed decks and hoppers with tree length, random length and short wood or fibre.

The hydraulics with Ride Control dampen out the bumpy ride in a typical millyard.

Equipped with quick couplers, Cat wheel loaders are versatile multitasking machines. They

In a large millyard, Cat wheeled material handlers cover ground quickly. Logs can be high decked to shrink a woodyard footprint and reduce transport distances. Long reach booms allow operators to pile higher and cab hydraulic risers that elevate up to 2.6 m (8 ft, 6 in)

give them a bird’s eye view of the work at hand.

The Cat M325 Material Handler can be equipped with grapples up to 1.75 m2. The heavy-duty upper frame and rigid undercarriage are designed to handle the increased swing loads and provide the stability needed on uneven ground.

The welded box-section structure of the boom and stick is fabricated with thicker plates to withstand high stresses. The material handler’s high drawbar pull with a towing capacity up to 50 t (110,250 lb) can be a key advantage for some applications.

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ENGINES – CAT

Chris Rowan from Caterpillar talks us through the realities of the EPA Tier 4 Final regulations for forestry players

The Cat 535 skidder is fitted with a Tier 4 Final qualified Cat engine

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he US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Tier 4 Final emission standard for diesel engine emissions took effect for forestry equipment at the start of 2014, and since then equipment manufacturers have begun to introduce machines that comply with the new emission standard.

There has been some reluctance in the forestry industry to embrace the new technology – a reluctance attributed at least in part to the fact that some new engines require the use of diesel exhaust fluid, or DEF. However, loggers who are making the transition to machines equipped with Tier 4 Final engines are enjoying the benefits of the new technology as well as improved fuel economy and quieter engines.

The EPA began setting emissions targets in 1996 for diesel engines sold in a particular model year. Since then, there have been a series of increasingly strict requirements for emissions from engines used in various industries.

The EPA standards are based on industry, horsepower, model year, and engine design.

The chief air pollutants regulated by the Tier 4 Final emission standard are particulate matter (PM) – think soot – and two oxides of nitrogen, Nitric Oxide (NO) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), collectively known as NOx. The standard results in a 99% reduction

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Understanding US EPA Tier 4 Final engines

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designed the size of the DEF reservoir to require a fill-up whenever the fuel tank needs to be refilled or to last for multiple fuel refills.

DEF may be purchased from equipment dealers, auto parts stores, and even Walmart stores.

Prices range roughly from less than $10 to about $20 for a 2.5-gallon container. It is also available in bulk – at cheapest prices by far – at many truck stops since it has been used in truck diesel engines for years.

DEF can be impacted by temperature, so it is important to store it properly. It freezes below 12° Fahrenheit, although the containers it is sold in are designed to allow for expansion.

More importantly, the machine’s DEF reservoir is designed to allow the fluid to freeze, and the machine will thaw it automatically after the engine is started in the morning. At the opposite end of the temperature spectrum, DEF can degrade over time if exposed to high temperatures.

For example, if the temperature exceeds 90° Fahrenheit for an extended period of time, DEF shelf life can drop from the maximum two years to less than one year. Proper storage of DEF and following normal machine fluid cleanliness precautions will prevent problems.

Aftertreatment is key for Tier 4 Final compliance in PM and NOx from typical emissions compared to 1996. Prior to Tier 4 Final, about 85% of the reduction was achieved through engine design improvements, such as electronic fuel control, advanced turbocharging, combustion chamber design, and higher pressure injection.

The additional reduction imposed by the Tier 4 Final emission standard has been achieved by aftertreatment systems – treating the emissions after combustion. Because the standard varies depending on industry and other factors, aftertreatment systems use different components to reduce emissions even if they are produced by the same

manufacturer.

Most forestry equipment manufacturers have included Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) as a component in their emissions strategy. It requires the use of DEF, which has been a concern to some loggers.

Selective Catalytic Reduction technology with DEF reduces NOx in the engine exhaust. DEF is a water-based solution consisting of 32% urea (the remainder is deionized water). Urea is a chemical compound containing nitrogen that converts to ammonia, which reacts with the catalyst in the SCR system to convert the NOx compounds into plain nitrogen and water.

There is a separate tank or reservoir for DEF. Manufacturers

Here are some other key things to remember about Tier 4 Final engines and DEF: • P ay careful attention when your dealer rep explains what strategy your Tier 4 Final engine uses to achieve the emissions reduction requirement. Do not assume that one machine uses the same strategy as another even if they are made by the same manufacturer. A small utility machine like a backhoe loader or skid steer is in a different horsepower class from a skidder or knuckleboom loader, which may employ distinctly different emissions reductions strategies • M any machines will require a cool down period, and DEF lines are purged before the engine shuts down. The machine will automatically shut down once

Prior to Tier 4 Final, about 85% of the reduction was achieved through engine design improvements, such as electronic fuel control, advanced turbocharging, combustion chamber design, and higher pressure injection

this is done. Cycle the key to off, then allow the engine to shut down automatically after it properly cools the emissions components and purges the DEF lines. Resist the temptation to force a shutdown of the machine and be sure to train your operators to do the same • P ay attention to warning signals, such as lights and audible alarms. The machine logs emissions-related faults and events has a number of timers mandated by the EPA that will cause the engine to derate (reduce horsepower) and ultimately shut down if warning signals are ignored repeatedly.

Remember: The DEF used in new Tier 4 Final engines in forestry equipment is the same DEF that has been used in truck diesel engines. On-highway trucks have been using DEF and very similar components and emissions reduction technology for years.

Now, loggers get the benefit of these years of experience.

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CUTTING EDGE MORBARK

New Boxer, & Morbark models featured at The Rental Show Morbark® and Boxer® will display some of their newest and most popular product offerings in their booth (#3257) at The Rental Show, produced by the American Rental Association, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from February 21-24, 2016 Boxer will introduce its largest and most advanced compact utility loader, the 950HD, and display the X7 Chipper, 120 Dedicated

Trencher, 322D and 525DX mini-skid steers, and popular attachments; while Morbark will display a gasoline-powered M12RX

brush chipper and its newest stump grinder, the MXG50 Track.

Boxer 950HD Compact Utility Loader

4 Final diesel engine with Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) that does not require after treatment; advanced electronic display with onboard diagnostic capabilities; multiple mode settings, allowing the operator to tailor the machine to the application; and two joystick operation patterns. The hydraulics package features a hydrostatic drive with 15-GPM (57 L/min) flow

and dual auxiliary remotes with machine pressure relief blocks on each set of auxiliaries. The machine also features a hydrostatic operating system, improved ergonomics and creature comforts such as operator hip and thigh padding, cup holder and 12-volt auxiliary power supply.

Boxer X7 Chipper

safety features and requirements of the machine—to simply start the engine, engage the throttle to full RPM and engage the feed control bar to chip. The simplified design of this chipper in no way reduces its productivity. The X7 is a powerful, aggressive chipper. It features a larger diameter chipping disc and greater material pulling and clamping force than others on the market to quickly and easily power through material. With limited moving parts, bearings

Designed from the ground up, the 950HD includes many class-leading features previously found only on full-size skid-steer models. The 950HD features the industry’s highest hinge pin height, allowing it to easily dump over a 6′ (1.8-meter) side wall; class-leading 48-HP (36 kW) Tier

Designed primarily for the rental market and small independent contractors, the 7″ (18 cm) capacity Boxer X7 is engineered to be easy to use, easy to tow and easy to maintain. The X7’s “easy 1-2-3 operation” allows an operator— after becoming familiar with the

Boxer® 120 Trencher The Boxer 120 Trencher features a 20.5-HP (15.3 kW) air-cooled gasoline engine and class-leading 740 ft-lb (1,003 N·m) of trenching torque – allowing the operator to trench through the most demanding applications. The 120 Trencher is a ride-on unit featuring improved ergonomics, greater

trencher visibility and handsonly operation – eliminating foot controls and linkage. The trencher is available in 24″ (61 cm) or 36″ (91 cm) lengths with 6″ (15 cm) wide chain and features a gear reduction planetary drive, spring-loaded boom and standard crumber assembly.

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and hoses, as well as other maintenance-friendly features, the X7 chipper makes maintenance simple, for faster turnaround times and greater productivity. The X7’s compact and lightweight design makes towing a breeze, while the machine’s wide stance promotes visibility on the road. In addition to the four-position control bar and dual safety pull cables, the X7 is compatible with Morbark’s awardwinning ChipSafe® Operator Safety Shield.

MORBARK Boxer 322D Compact Utility Loader The 300 Series is Boxer’s smallest entry into the mini-skid market. The small but powerful Boxer 322D can handle “big machine” tasks while providing ease of access as a result of the smaller footprint. Because of its small size and ease of operation, the 322D is ideal for the rental and hire industry. The tandem pump hydraulic operating system develops up to 12.4 GPM (47 l/min) of hydraulic flow

Boxer 525DX Compact Utility Loader The Boxer 525DX Compact Utility Loader is Boxer’s solution to meet federal government Tier 4 Final EPA emission regulations for diesel engines — replacing the Boxer 532DX. The 525DX features a redesigned hydraulic package, providing smoother drive controls and improved simultaneous

An ideal unit for landscapers, stump grinding contractors and rental stores, the all-new Morbark MXG50 Track Stump Grinder is equipped with a 35-horsepower gasoline engine. Its compact size and power — combined with a 50″ boom arc swing, maximum cutting height of 21 ½” and maximum cutting depth of 16″ — allow

A great entry-level machine, the M12RX is lighter and more economical than the M12R, while remaining just as robust, rugged and reliable. Powerful, compact and easily transportable, this unit is perfectly suited to utility line clearing, residential tree services,

to run the machine’s auxiliary and propulsion systems, providing enough power to handle full-size attachments like a 30″ (76 cm) auger or 36″ (91 cm) trencher. The 322D has a tip capacity of 1,325 lbs. (600 kg) and an operating capacity of 464 lbs. (210 kg) at 35% tip load. These compact machines provide the strength to perform a variety of tasks, and, at 34.5″ (88 cm) wide, the 322D diesel (and 320 gasoline model) have no problems getting into and out of tight areas.

functionality. Additionally, the Boxer 525DX features improved protection of the radiator and hydraulic oil cooler components — a push-button machine pressure relief valve to easily couple hydraulic-powered attachments to the high-flow auxiliary remote couplers and increased track adjustment length to extend usable track life.

Morbark MXG50 Track Stump Grinder

Morbark Beever™ M12RX Brush Chipper

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customers the ability to expand their business or generate new business. The MXG50 Track Stump Grinder features Long Boom Technology, which maintains the full cutting arc regardless of depth.

The MXG50’s features include a tip-out operator’s station with 4-up fingertip controls, convenient electric clutch engagement, and turf-friendly 7″ tracks, as well as a standard remote control system.

rental yards and municipalities.

Key features include an aggressive single top feed wheel to easily climb over material and increase chipping efficiency and engine options that address customers’ emissions regulations concerns.

The M12RX is available with an 89HP gasoline GM engine or a 74-HP Tier 4 Final Perkins engine.

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BRON Mulcher

BRON 475 Mulcher with SEPPI Mulching Head

Leveling everything in their paths are BRON mulchers - grinding trees, brush and stumps into fine mulch, quickly and easily. Low ground pressure and powerful hydraulics are standard on all models, ranging from 275 hp to 700 hp.

Richardson Service_Frances Marion tree thinning

Seppi Midiforst dt 225 Mulcher on the Bron 275 was a perfect combination on a tree thinning project in the Frances Marion National Forest in Huger, SC. The Bron handled flawlessly on the saturated ground while the Seppi Midiforst dt 225 is an easily manueverable and very efficient mulching head. This video was brought to you by Richardson Service and Seppi Partners LLC

BRON 275 Mulcher with Seppi Midiforst Mulching Head

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Can Your Tractor Do This in 10 mins?

Fecon, Inc FTX600

Introducing Fecon’s all-new “FTX 128L High Performance” forestry mulcher! Visit http://fecon.com or call 1-800-528-3113 for more information. This 128 horsepower mulching machine was designed and built from the ground up right here at our Lebanon, Ohio, USA factory to deliver the highest performance and greatest fuel efficiency in its class.

The FTX600 is Fecon’s flagship tractor. This tractor brings the best combination of cutting performance, track power, ground pressure and serviceability in the 600hp class of mulching machines.

FTX148L Forestry Mulcher - Mulching Machine - Fecon - Bull Hog

RTC22/500-8 - Pine Trees

Attached to a Fecon FTX148 Mulching Machine, the Bull Hog Forestry Mulcher is perfect for clearing trees and brush. Bull Hog attachments excel at clearing right-of-way, lines of site, invasive species and fire breaks as well as many other in Forest applications.

Fecon’s® RTC22 is a purpose built mobile chipping system like no other. This dedicated carrier is specifically designed for chipper weight, center of gravity, and serviceability. The high mobility of the RTC22 is welcomed on remote jobsites that could be hard to get to with other vehicles. With a top speed of 12 miles per hour, the RTC22 is three times faster to the job.

You will find unmatched versatility, power, and durability from the FeconFTX 148 Mulching Machine. Jobs normally requiring 2 or 3 pieces of equipment can now be completed with just one due to the machines’ high versatility and rate of production.

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Bandit visits R.J. Nathe & Sons

Parker Kligerman visits Bandit 2013

Bandit visits R.J. Nathe & Sons on a job site near Ocala, Florida to see how their Bandit Whole Tree Chipper Model 3590 is working for them.

NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver Parker Kligerman visits Bandit Industries and gets behind the wheel of a few other machines.

Bandit Model 2400 XP (24” Disc-Style) Whole Tree Chipper

Operations looking for a high production chipper with a large chipping capacity should take a look at the Model 2400. The Model 2400 is designed for those land clearing operations whose main goal is production, and those loggers looking to produce a high quality, dimensional chip. Like the Model 1900, the 2400 features a five feed wheel system that gives this unit unmatched crushing and pulling power. To aid in this capability, the 2400 features a Caterpillar or Cummins 700 horsepower engine.

Revolution Cutter Wheel

The Bandit Revolution stump grinder cutter wheel is now standard issue for all new Bandit stump grinders, and it’s available as a retrofit for older machines. Don’t have a Bandit stump grinder? No problem—this amazing wheel is also available for a wide range of other stump grinder makes and models so you too can be part of the Revolution.

www.banditchippers.com

John Deere G Series - Harvester and Forwarder

Road Map to Success

Fleet management systems have put Mid Atlantic Tree Harvesters “on the map�.

2013 John Deere 843K Feller buncher at Forestry First 05-02-13

This 2013 model Deere 843K is working in Pine Plantation.

We filmed this cutter working on a second thinning job where the stems are 6 inches or so average, many less.

This feller buncher is very impressive. The owner has been pleased with fuel consumption and the speed and power of this feller buncher is more than adequate in his thinning and logging operations. The operators are also making positive comments about the cab interior which has recently been much improved. The old steering column is gone and it opens everything up in terms of visibility and space for your legs. If you have not sat in one of these you should do yourself a favour and hop into one.

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6600 Track Wood Hog

Morbark 5048 Drum Chipper

Morbark 6600 Track Wood Hog. Footage taken at the 2013 Morbark Demo Days.

Morbark 5048 Drum Chipper equipped with a 10 knife Advantage 3 drum and a Cat C-27 1050hp diesel engine. Footage taken at the 2013 Morbark Demo Days.

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3200 Wood Hog Demo Days May 2013

Aimed at wood and green waste recycling applications, the Morbark 3200 Wood Hog is a compact and aggressive unit. A smaller, lighter, and more affordable unit with all of the benefits of our larger grinders, the 3200 can handle green waste, regrind, sawmill residue, pallets, and logs up to 14� in diameter ease.

Available as a tracked unit for greater mobility or with electric power, the 3200 can be built with Morbark’s most popular options.

www.morbark.com

4300B Drum Chipper Making Micro Chips

s5710C horizontal grinder with Terra Select S6 E Star Screen

The new Peterson 4300B drum chipper has been updated for 2014 with new features that high-volume biomass chippers demand. The 4300B can be equipped with either a 6-pocket (to make standard biomass chips) or 12-pocket (to make microchips) drum depending on your material needs.

A Peterson 5710C horizontal grinder feeds ground wood pallets into a Terra-Select S6-E star screen. The three fraction Terra Select S6-E sorts the ground material into fines, accepts and overs.

Both machines are ideal for processing mulch, compost, or other organic material.

6700B Mid-Speed Grinder

5710C Pallet Grinding

This Peterson 6700B horizontal grinder is equipped with our new Mid-Speed C&D package, and is doing primary grind in surplus railroad ties. The second grinder (a Peterson 4710B) is processing the material to meet the product spec which is being used for energy production.

This Peterson 5710C horizontal grinder is grinding pallets for mulch production in Indiana. The machine uses a cross belt magnet to pull the nails from the material (watch for a follow-up video on this process soon!)

The Mid-Speed C&D package is designed for highly contaminated material and features several new innovations that have not been seen on high-speed horizontal grinders before. This operation is seeing consistent 300+ tons per hour of production in this material.

The 5710C is Peterson’s latest generation of high production track grinders. Powered by the Caterpillar C27 or C32 engine at 1050 horsepower, this grinder provides the highest power to weight ratio of any Peterson grinder. At approximately 83,000 pounds (37650 kg) the 5710C was designed for operations requiring high production and frequent moves between jobs.

www.petersoncorp.com

Tigercat TH575 mixed stand in Nova Scotia

KBM, Chile: Infield chipping

Tigercat TH575 harvesting head on a Tigercat H855C carrier in a mixed stand in Nova Scotia. E&R Langille Contracting Ltd. owns four TH575 heads. The company cites long-term durability and multi-stemming capability as primary advantages. E&R Langille’s original TH575 was purchased in 2007 and has over 21,000 operating hours.

KBM, Chile infield eucalyptus chipping operation featuring a Tigercat 860C feller buncher, two Tigercat 630D skidders and a Peterson-Pacific flail/chipper. Get the full story in Between the Branches, November 2013. BTB is available online, by subscription or at your local Tigercat dealer.

880 logger in Pacific northwest

Bull Creek: LH822C

The Tigercat 880 logger in a high production shovel logging (hoe chucking) application in western Washington.

Montana-based Bull Creek Forestry operating a new Tigercat LH822C harvester in a selective felling application. Get the full story in the July 2013 issue of Between the Branches.

www.tigercat.com

ROTTNE SKÖRDARE

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Vermeer BC700XL Brush Chipper

HG6000 Horizontal Grinder

Vermeer continues to respond to the demands of the rental, landscape and tree care professionals with the BC700XL brush chipper. The smallest machine in the Vermeer brush chipper line, the BC700XL design is based on operator feedback and focuses on productivity advantage and ease-of-use. The brush chipper features a centrifugal clutch system, 25 horsepower (18.6 kW) Kohler EFI engine, bottom feed stop bar and Vermeer exclusive SmartFeed feed-sensing control system. The new member of the chippers line offers the compact size operators are looking for and the performance they want to achieve a job efficiently.

Process wood waste efficiently with the HG6000 horizontal grinder. Get started with the touch of a button to activate the microprocessor-controlled HPTO clutch. Fifth-wheel towing configuration provides mobility, and the openended, extra-wide feed table allows you to load wood waste over the side. State-of-the-art wireless remote lets you operate the machine from up to 300’/91 m away.

HG8000TX Horizontal Grinder

HG4000TX Horizontal Grinder

The HG8000TX horizontal grinder from Vermeer boasts the largest infeed opening in its class, helping to increase your productivity and expand job possibilities. Powered by a 950-hp (708.4 kW) CAT Tier 2 engine, this unit handles big diameter wood and large, brushy debris with ease. Plus, its innovative design incorporates several features to help reduce material spillage and jobsite cleanup time.

The HG8000TX is equipped with a tracked undercarriage with 28” (71.1 cm) wide double or triple-grouser track pads. Designed to tackle tough jobs, the HG8000TX enables productivity for the long-haul.

Take the self-propelled HG4000TX horizontal grinder to tough jobsites. With its 20”/51 cm double grouser track pads, high ground clearance and sealed rollers, it can get into remote areas easily, without material building up in the track system. A fully enclosed engine helps reduce noise. Infeed over-pressure/auto-reverse function reduces jams. Extra-wide, 48”/122 cm V-cleat discharge conveyor neatly discharges processed material from the machine.

www.vermeer.com

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PT-175: the most compact and manoeuvrable PrimeTech model.

Breaking new ground with PrimeTech’s PT-400

Equipped with a Cummins QSB4.5, 4.5 L turbocharged and aftercooled engine with 4 in-line cylinders and 160 hp, PT-175 is the most compact and lightweight vehicle of the PrimeTech range of tracked carriers. PT-175 is designed to perform light to medium duty work in the forestry sector. One of its strong points lies in its dimensions, which enable it to work on sites with width restrictions (<= 1750 mm). PT-175 is mainly used for vegetation management, for cleaning undergrowth, cutting and eliminating bushes and shrubs and for cutting seismic lines. The PT-175 is also an impressively innovative mulcher, built around cutting-edge technology with easy access to all components, thanks to a fully tilting engine hood, hinged side doors and swing-out rear winch that opens effortlessly for daily maintenance of the vehicle.

The exceptionally high productivity of the PT-400 is provided first and foremost by the perfectly synchronized engine and hydraulic system that reaches a high level of efficiency. The 12.5 l CAT C13 engine with 415 hp below the bonnet caters for the necessary reserves of power. The oscillating undercarriage and the perfect distribution of masses reduce strain to the structure and provide better control of the vehicle. The spacious and soundproofed cabin helps the operator to work better and with greater precision. It has a series of comforts including the ergonomic position of the seat, the ease use of joysticks and an efficient air conditioning system. Reliability, low maintenance costs and consumption, high performance, low ground pressure, comfort and safety: these are the reasons for choosing PT400 for land clearing/mulching!

PT-300: PrimeTech’s top-of-the line unit for forestry mulching and more

PrimeTech PT-600: Power, performance, productivity for land clearing/mulching!

The flagship PT-300 model, powered by a John Deere 6068HF485, 6.8 L turbocharged and aftercooled engine with 6 in-line cylinders and 275 hp, recently underwent a major design overhaul. Key technical improvements included: A brand-new cab “more head room” (fully tilting and equipped with LED headlights and a flatfaced front windshield instead of the curved windshield of previous models); New Berco-quality D4 oscillating undercarriage with ground clearance increased by 6cm/2”: from 40cm/16” to 46 cm/18”; Optimized easy access to all components for easy maintenance and more.

The PT-600, equipped with a Cummins QSX15 turbocharged in line 6 cylinder diesel engine producing 600 hp, has been designed to work in the most extreme and severe of working conditions and for the toughest jobs, guaranteeing maximum productivity and high performance. Like all the other PrimeTech models, the PT-600 guarantees the same exceptional levels of manoeuvrability and agility even on extremely difficult terrain thanks to its oscillating undercarriage, to the low ground pressure and to the machine’s exceptional load distribution and balance.

www.prime-tech.com

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CLARK TRACKS

Clark Tracks specialise in providing a wide range of forest machine tracks to suit numerous applications for the worldwide forestry market that we serve.

www.clarktracks.com

E: clarktracks@clarktracks.com T: +44 (0) 1387 722370

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Clark Tracks Ltd - Forest Machine Tracks. Boggiband. Bogieb채ndern

Clark Tracks Ltd specialise in providing a wide range of Forest Machine Tracks to an ever expanding market. We provide designs and sizes to suit numerous applications for the worldwide forestry market that we serve. This short video will give you an insight to our tracks being used on John Deere, Ponsse, Komatsu and Tigercat forwarders and harvesters.

www.clarktracks.com

RAYCO C260 Mulching

The C260 is a mid-sized mulcher that delivers 260 hp in a compact, low ground pressure package. This mulcher is suited for clearing small trees, underbrush, and a variety of unwanted vegetation across a wide range of environments. The heavy-duty steel undercarriage and powerful final drives allow operators to tackle difficult terrain with confidence. Raycoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exclusive elevated cooling design keeps engine and hydraulic temperatures within their limits in the harshest of environments. To minimize maintenance, a reversing fan can be activated from the cab to clear the limbriser debris screens. This helps to extend service intervals even when operating in hot, debrisfilled environments. When manual cleaning of the debris screens is necessary, they are easily removable and the rear door opens to allow unrestricted access to the debris screen and engine radiator.

The cabs are climate controlled and sealed from dust and debris to maintain operator comfort. Operators appreciate the high-backed, heated seat with adjustable armrests and air-ride suspension.

For safety, the cab is certified to meet ROPS, FOPS, and OPS specifications and is equipped with a roof-top escape hatch. LED lighting facing front, sides and rearward. A backup camera enhances rearward visibility.

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FAE Forestry Mulcher Kubota KX 80

FAE forestry mulcher in action 1

The DML/HY from FAE is the best of its category, this mulching head can be mounted up to a 10 ton excavator. G.B Equipment inc is the Canadian distributor for FAE, contact us via our website www.gbequipment.ca to know your local dealer.

FAE Forestry And Mulching Heads

FAE forestry and land clearing heads. Forestry Mulchers, forestry tillers, rock crushers. Mulching machines.

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Aciers JP - Installation belge 2015

Mobile rotary log debarker is a portable system is installed on a three-axle trailer for easy transport. It consists of three rotors that ensure contact between the debarking plates and the surface of the logs over a 10-foot length.

The system is designed to debark various types and diameters of wood year-round. European Homologation.

Mobile rotary log debarker http://www.acierjp.com/en/new-releases/products-details.cfm?ProduitID=8 Les Aciers J.P. inc.

15, 3rd Avenue East La Reine, Quebec, Canada J0Z 2L0 Phone: 819 947-8291 Fax: 819 947-6321 E-Mail: info@acierjp.com Owner: RenĂŠ Perreault

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TFVJA - Semi-Forestry Mulcher With Oscillating Hammers

TFVMF - Forestry mulcher with fix vidia hammers

Semi-forestry mulcher for tractors from 40 - 130 hp. Best Suited for mulching bushes and trunks up to 140 mm diameter. Suitable for working on all kinds of wood, gardening and agricultural uses.

Forestry mulcher best suited for trunks up to 300 mm diameter. Suitable for all types of wood, gardening and agricultural uses.

TFVMFD - Forestry mulcher double traction with fix vidia pointed hammer

TFVJH – Hydraulic Forestry Mulcher With Swinging/Oscillating Hammers 360º

Forestry mulcher best suited for trunks up to 300 mm diameter and for all types of wood, gardening and agricultural uses.

Forestry mulcher for excavators 7 – 16 Tn. Best suited for trunks up to 200 mm diameter. Suitable for all types of wood, gardening and agricultural uses.

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Doppstadt Expo 2015 - a Birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-eye View

50 years of Doppstadt: More than 5,000 guests from the environmental and recycling sector experienced two unforgettable days: on 24 and 25 June 2015.

Environmental technology company Doppstadt staged what was arguably the largest European trade show of 2015 in this field on its 220,000 sq.-metre works site (Saxony-Anhalt). On show were over one hundred machines for the shredding, sorting and treatment of waste and biomass. What was unique thereby

was that more than half of the machines could be seen in action. In two-hour live demonstrations, the guests saw how coarse shredders, screening machines and exact hackers shredded tree trunks into sawdust, separated waste from recyclables and sorted pebbles from sand heaps. In doing so, Doppstadt demonstrated its problem-solving skills through combined processes: material collected by machines was initially shredded, then separated into its various components by means of separation processes such as screening, washing or air separation.

Doppstadt AK 510 BioPower

Doppstadt AK 510 BioPower high speed shredder showing awesome power in wood applications

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LUMBER PROCESSING

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Comact GradExpert

Comact Stacker

Comact Log 3D Scanning

Comact Transverse 3D Board Scanner

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Integrated Log Loader

MyMill™ - Changing the way you work

USNR’s Integrated Log Loader is positioned at the last step in the log feeder, and precisely manages the gap between logs.

MyMill is a new software suite developed by USNR that enables mill personnel to interact with mill equipment using mobile devices, such as iPads and iPods. This new mobile functionality will change the landscape of today’s modern mills.

6-Deck Jet Veneer Dryer - time lapse construction

Murray Timber 4-sided canting log breakdown line

This new 6-deck jet veneer dryer, located at Martco, Chopin, LA, is the largest dryer to date in the southern yellow pine region. This dryer will accomplish the equivalent production of two dryers, reducing labor costs by one-half. At the same time it will reduce thermal energy consumption by 10%, and exhaust fugitive emissions by 15%.

This mill is located in Ireland.

The dryer was erected off-line, and once complete it was towed into place and connected to all services under a projected expedited schedule. This allowed Martco the advantage of choosing the optimum time to disrupt its production schedule to install the additional capacity, and allowed the plant to utilize the existing building structure to house the new dryer.

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Sweep reducing

Log positioning

The importance of cant positioning is often overlooked.

Only one infeed position will result in maximum product value. Deviation from this position will result in lower output. With a True Shape optimization system the best position is accurately determined.

Söderhamn Eriksson´s positioning system ensures the correct rotating position is maintained and carries out the side positioning which is calculated by the optimising system.

System Edger - versatile and reliable Bandsawing technology edger optimizer

Söderhamn Eriksson´s edging systems with high capacity and maximum yield generates the most valuable product out of each board.

Söderhamn Eriksson´s bandsaws offer the highest accuracy, very thin kerf, short built-in length, easy to set and efficient curve sawing of cants.

- Systems for all capacity requirements - Highest capacity on the market - Designs for unmanned operation - High resolution scanning on both sides of the board - Unlimited edging options - Split and reject modules

- High-strain bandsaws with high accuracy at highest feed speed - Saw kerf 3 mm or less - Reducer band saw combinations with 2,3 or 4 bands - Resaw combinations with 1 to 4 saw bands - Feed speeds up to 180 m/min

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Microtec CT Log 360° X-ray CTSawing Optimization

Microtec Goldeneye Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner

CT Log optimized sawing • 100% optimum cutting solution based on highest value of final products • Increased value in every sawn log compared to any other breakdown solution • Maximization of lumber recovery quality that significantly increases revenues & resale value

Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner for lumber Grading, Chopping and Sorting for joinery and wood component manufacturers – doors, windows and wood furniture, high performance planer mills and manufacturers of glulam and lumber construction products Goldeneye 300 advantages • Worldwide-accredited strength grading Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner • Increased lumber utilisation while reducing labor costs • Optimal utilization of your machinery capacity • Next generation sensors, state-of-the-art cameras and components with Full HD resolution, faster image acquisition and on-chip image processing • Including X-ray technology • Award winning design and functionality, long product life thanks to a smart design • Fast return on investment • Integrates seamlessly with all cross and chop saws as well as sorting and packaging lines

Microtec CT Log Virtual Grading

Microtec Logeye Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner for log grading

High-speed 360° X-Ray industrial CT-Scanning for high added-values sawmills by the industry leader Microtec.

• Full digital log reconstruction and virtual grading to determine quality at conveying speed of 180 m / min.

• Virtual cutting solutions to asses multiple break-down angles and cutting masks for value optimization.

• For all types of logs • World leading scanning solutions Microtec is the global leader in optoelectronic wood grading technology.

As one source solutions provider for all sawmilling processes, we optimize, automate and streamline all processes for the wood working industry using optoelectronic Multi-Sensor Quality Scanning technologies. We have provided personalized solutions for our customers for over 35 years.

Innovation is our drive. Wood is our passion!

Microtec Logeye Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner for log grading at the log & merchandising yard and saw infeed for optimised log breakdown, bucking and sorting Logeye 300 Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner features • Grades logs for subsequent breakdown, bucking and sorting • Provides a true 360° panoramic photo image of the log • Accurately determines log density and volume over and under bark • Provides log description including wood defects • Determines the strength of the log for subsequent sorting • Increases throughput, productivity and resale of final products

www.microtec.eu

Industrial Sawmill Business Spotlight SLP2 at LIGNA - Ohio Valley Veneer

For six years, Ed Robbins struggled to make his high grade lumber mill profitable. Finally he turned to Wood-Mizer industrial thin-kerf headrigs and his employees thought he was crazy... See what happened in the video.

Wood-Mizer debuts the SLP2 (Small Log Processing system) at Ligna 2013, in Hanover. Thin-kerf blades and higher automation result in a profitable combination.

WM4000 ENG

WM1000 with new hydraulic system

WM4000 – Wood-Mizer’s latest thin-kerf headrig.

WM1000 – Break down big logs accurately and efficiently with a 1.7 metre (67”) center capacity cut.

www.woodmizer.com

Grade Scan 2013/2014

The Westervelt Story

True-Q Patented Board Tracking System

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EWD Reducer Quad, First logs

Today we cut the first 5 logs on the new EWD sawmill. first the sides of the logs are chipped off, then four bandsaws go to work cutting the log into the desired sizes.

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Wood Processing Industry: Springer System Fitness Check

SPRINGER - a step ahead through productivity

When correctly serviced and controlled, a system ensures reliable and efficient operation.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why a steadily increasing number of customers is opting for our system fitness check. Following inspection of the system, measures for improving state and performance are suggested. These activities form the basis for a successful and complete system checkup during summer or winter breaks. For that reason, the inspection should ideally be carried out 2 or 3 months before the scheduled system check in your plant.

SPRINGER is well known for machines and conveyor systems and produces innovative wood processing solutions worldwide.

Innovative CLT production lines

SPRINGER - automation of layer press @ Tilly (A)

To optimize the production of natural wood panels with multi-layer technology, SPRINGER was commissioned with the design and construction of an installation, enabling automation of its existing layer press at Tilly Plant I in Althofen, Austria.

Excellent ease of handling, low maintenance effort and, most of all, minimized material input â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these are the key characteristics of the innovative CLT production lines made

by SPRINGER. We develop CLT production lines that take cut-outs and chamfers into account early on in the process, specifically during the provision and automatic positioning of lamellas.

This means minimized material consumption thanks to solutions that are tailored to the requirements of our customers.

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Wagner L60 Logstacker

Wagner is proud to introduce the revolutionary, purpose built, 60,000 lb, L60 Logstacker. Perfect for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cutto-length loads, Wagner has taken our customers years of experience and devised answers to day-to-day, year-to-year operational challenges. From fuel consumption to ease of maintenance and operator comfort, Wagner offers the lowest cost of ownership in the industry. The Wagner L60 Logstacker is in it for the long haul!

www.alliedsystems.com

Autolog Carriage Optimizer

Autolog Gang Optimizer

The Autolog Carriage Optimizer allows for the best log scanning in the industry with its fullprofile scanner with 5” density.

The Autolog Gang Optimizer allows for the best cant scanning in the industry with an outstanding 0.25” scan density at 22°.

Autolog High Speed Lug Loader Control System

Autolog Linear Planer Optimizer – ProGrader

The Autolog control system offers a high speed and precise operational sequence at the sawmill lug loader.

The Autolog ProGrader is a linear optimizer designed to fully automate the grading process of dressed lumber at the planer.

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TIGERCAT – NEW LAUNCH

Tigercat S855D and LS855D shovel loggers are released with Tigercat FTP Tier 4 power for North American market

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igercat has released the D-series shovel loggers in North America. Operating at 210 kW (282 hp), the Tigercat FPT powered S855D and LS855D meet Tier 4 emission requirements.

Tigercat FPT engines offer improved reliability and lower longterm maintenance costs. Best of all, the engines are fully supported

by Tigercat and the Tigercat dealer network. Tigercat will continue to offer the C-series shovel loggers in South America, Australia and New Zealand.

The S855D series shovel loggers are a uniquely versatile solution for steep slope and sensitive site logging applications.

The LS855D is a quick, nimble and powerful carrier — well suited to felling, pre-bunching and shovel logging on steep terrain. The LS855D is commonly equipped with a feller director boom and the Tigercat 5195 directional felling head for felling and shovel logging.

Alternatively the carriers can be equipped with a live heel boom system and grapple for pure shovel logging. Along with the high flotation undercarriage, this is an excellent configuration for southern US style log mat-based lowland logging applications.

With the patented Tigercat ER boom and energy recovery swing system, the S855D series shovel loggers can cost effectively forward wood to roadside in steep or wet soil conditions up to distances of 80-100 m (260-330 ft). A shovel logger can be strategically located in challenging parts of the cut block to forward trees to the skidder or fell and bunch for a yarding system.

Unlike excavator-based shovel loggers with add-on forestry packages, the S855D and LS855D are purpose-built for heavy duty forestry applications. The efficient

hydraulic system is optimized for shovel logging and felling with a directional felling head.

The LS855D is equipped with Tigercat’s patented leveling system, providing exceptional stability in steep slope applications. It uses two massive hydraulic cylinders and heavy steel sections for a solution that is both simple and robust. The unique geometry of the leveling system promotes balance, poise and stability on slopes. In addition, the ramped undercarriage allows the machines to easily drive up over rocks and stumps

The Tigercat FPT Tier 4 solution uses simpler technology and less components than competing Tier 4 engines International Forest Industries | FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016

CONFIDENCE BY DESIGN. TIER 2 AND TIER 4. TIGERCAT POWERED SKIDDERS WORLDWIDE. The E-series skidders are now available with Tier 2 or Tier 4f Tigercat FPT engines, providing logging contractors worldwide with the best power solution. The E-series skidders offer excellent performance, outstanding fuel efficiency and long-term reliability. These are the ingredients that deliver lowest cost per tonne in tough skidding applications.

You can feel confident knowing that Tigercat FPT engines are field proven and supported by Tigercat and the Tigercat dealer network. And the E-series skidders are backed by painstaking engineering work and a team of professionals who care about your productivity and uptime.

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