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we intend to be again come next March 31-April 1 for the eighth Panel & Engineered Lumber International Conference & Expo, which immediately follows the Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo held March 29-30 and hosted by yet another of our magazines, Wood Bioenergy. Who knows how the world will be rolling by then, but we can’t afford to sit back and expect the worst. On the contrary, we’re planning full speed ahead and I’m pleased to report that by the accelerated pace of exhibitors signing up for the next PELICE that others are thinking along those same lines. As many of you know, every exhibitor at PELICE is either a Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsor. Already the likes of Dürr, IPCO, Meinan, Cogent Industrial, Georgia-Pacific Chemicals, TSI-Sigma Thermal, Dieffenbacher, Raute, Siempelkamp, Hexion and Veneer Services have signed on as Gold sponsors, and an equal number have come in as Silver and Bronze sponsors. Numerous companies are exhibiting in both the PELICE and Wood Bio events. While PELICE 2020 was probably the last conference to be held as the pandemic struck, perhaps PELICE 2022 will be the first one truly out of the gate that’s PW uninhibited by virus constraints.
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HUBER PLANS SIXTH OSB MILL
Huber Engineered Woods LLC (HEW), a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corp., announced it will build a new oriented strandboard (OSB) facility in Cohasset, Minn. The plant will increase the company’s production of its ZIP System and AdvanTech structural panels. The manufacturing facility is projected to provide more than 150 direct new jobs to Itasca County and surrounding areas, while contributing growth opportunities in adjacent local industries including timber and trucking. “We look forward to being an integral part of the community and a key partner in the future success of the county and the state,” says HEW President Brian Carlson. “We are pleased and excited to bring this new investment and set of employment opportunities to Itasca County and the surrounding areas. It is our desire for our new Minnesota operations to be a shining example of our company’s com-
Huber Engineered Woods is building an OSB mill in Cohasset, Minn.
mitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.” Contingent upon site acquisition, approval of certain legislative initiatives and financial assistance from additional state entities, the Cohasset location will be HEW’s sixth mill in the U.S. and its first presence in Minnesota. The new mill will expand HEW’s current production footprint of five mills located in Georgia, Maine, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Vir-
ginia. HEW’s manufacturing operations support the growing needs of single-family, multifamily and commercial builders along with select OEM industries. Product distribution is supported through a nationwide network of leading building products dealers and distributors. Carlson adds, “We’ve seen a strong start to 2021 and are optimistic for continued growth of our specialty products in the coming years. We are pleased to share our plans for increased production to help keep pace with the growing demands of our customers for ZIP System and AdvanTech products, as well as future innovative solutions that we strive to deliver.” The new facility will be located on more than 400 acres and will feature some of the most advanced processes and technologies. The mill will produce a range of products and will significantly increase HEW’s ability to service the Western and Midwestern housing markets. “This new chapter of growth for our
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company is the result of tremendous collaboration between our organization, Governor Walz and the state of Minnesota including DEED, IRRRB, and MPCA, and the local community, the city of Cohasset, Itasca County and Minnesota Power,” Carlson says. “I support and recognize the significance of this project, as does my leadership team,” says Governor Tim Walz. “Minnesota’s state government commissioners are making the success and expedition of this project a top priority. Huber is an innovative and unique leader in the building products industry, and we are excited they are joining the successful companies that operate and thrive in northeastern Minnesota.”
ASANO STEPS UP AT ROSEBURG
Roseburg Forest Products has named Doug Asano as Senior Vice President— Sales and Marketing. He replaces former SVP Ashlee Cribb, who has accept-
ed a new opportunity with another forest products company. Asano transitions from his prevous role as director of sales excellence. “We wish Ashlee all the best in her new opportunity, and we are excited to have someone of Doug’s caliber, scope and experience available to step in immediately,” Roseburg President and CEO Grady Mulbery says. “It’s a reflection of the bench strength we have built as a company over the past several years. We anticipate a transition that allows us to move forward smoothly.” Asano joined Roseburg in August 2020 after serving as a vice president for nine years with Huber Engineered Woods. At Huber, he brought innovation and transition to national accounts, sales and marketing, all of which fit with his new position at Roseburg. His new role will encompass the entire Commercial Team, including Sales, Distribution, Marketing, and Supply Chain and Logistics.
CRIBB SUCCEEDS TEMPLE AT POTLATCH PotlatchDeltic Corp. has appointed Ashlee Cribb as Vice President, Wood Products. She succeeds Tom Temple, who is retiring later this year. “We are thrilled to welcome Ashlee,” comments Eric Cremers, PotlatchDeltic President and CEO. “Ashlee brings extensive knowledge and a strong track record with over 30 years of industry experience including positions at Georgia-Pacific LLC and Roseburg Forest Products.” Most recently Cribb served as the senior vice president, chief commercial officer at Roseburg Forest Products based in Springfield, Ore., and prior to that held leadership roles in Roseburg’s Structural Products business. She has an MBA from Washington University, St. Louis, and earned her chemical engineering undergraduate degree at the Georgia Institute of Technology. “I am looking forward to engaging
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with the team and continuing a strong commitment to the core values of the company, including excellence in safety,” Cribb says. “The PotlatchDeltic mills are well positioned and I am excited to execute on continued growth and operational excellence to deliver value for our customers, shareholders and communities.”
Temple is retiring in October after serving in this role since 2009. “Tom has been an outstanding leader running our Wood Products business and we are very grateful for his service the past 13 years and countless contributions to PotlatchDeltic. We wish him the very best in his well-deserved retirement,” Cremers says.
PotlatchDeltic is a leading Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that owns approximately 1.8 million acres of timberlands in Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota and Mississippi. Through its subsidiary, the company operates six sawmills, an industrial grade plywood mill, a residential and commercial real estate development business and a rural timberland sales program.
MARTCO ANNOUNCES CORRIGAN “TWO” Martco L.L.C. (RoyOMartin) announced that its Texas subsidiary, Corrigan OSB, L.L.C., will invest $211 million and construct a stand-alone oriented strandboard (OSB) manufacturing facility near its current OSB plant located in Corrigan on U.S. Highway 287 between Lufkin and Livingston. Construction is scheduled to begin this year, with startup anticipated in 2023. The new facility is expected to significantly increase production capacity at Corrigan, while focusing on existing and new value-added OSB products. RoyOMartin CEO Roy O. Martin III points to a population surge of more than 4 million residents in the past decade, and more families and companies relocating to the Lone Star state. The increase in home prices and rising costs of building materials, appliances, and labor in the past year indicate a severe shortage of OSB supply, Martin notes. Corrigan OSB is stepping up to meet this increased demand with the addition of the new facility. “We recognize the trend, and we believe most families want to eventually own their own home in America,” Martin says, noting the ongoing increase in housing starts As the country and the world make their way out of an historic pandemic, home starts are on the rise, and a growing number of millennials and their families are entering the housing market. RoyOMartin started up the first Corrigan OSB plant in 2018, and also operates an OSB plant in Oakdale, La., which started up in 2007. “With this new OSB plant, we will be well positioned to meet the backlog of demand for quality building products, produced from renewable, sustainable resources abundant in our region,” adds 10 • SEPTEMBER 2021 • PanelWorld
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MERCER PURCHASES KATERRA CLT FACILITY
This image of the current Corrigan OSB, LLC mill highlights the location of the new addition. The original plant started up in 2018. Martco also operates an OSB mill in Oakdale, La., and oversees more than half a million timberland acres.
Scott Poole, RoyOMartin President and COO. “Our growth in East Texas has given us an influx of talent with a tremen-
dous work ethic, a long-term, sustainable, raw-material base, and access to a growing and vibrant residential market.”
Mercer International Inc., a global forest products company based in Vancouver, BC, reported it received approval from the applicable Bankruptcy Court for the purchase by its subsidiary, Blue Varsity, of the cross-laminated timber manufacturing facility in Spokane, Wash. formerly owned by Katerra for $50 million through a bidding process. Katerra, a mass timber and modular turnkey construction business founded in 2015, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early June. The $150 million CLT plant, which was commissioned in May 2019, was subsequently shut down. The facility is located on 54 acres and is equipped with extensive automation technologies including one of the largest CLT presses in the world. The plant has capacity of approximately 13MMSF of 5-ply panels annually or 140,000 m3 of annual production. ➤ 50
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NEW 10 FT. LATHE LINE AT TPC-YREKA VENEER PLANT: BETTER QUALITY, MORE WIDE SHEETS Flexibility of new Meinan lathe line enables plant to better meet internal demand, overall market needs. BY DAN SHELL
YREKA, Calif. atching the new Meinan 10 ft. lathe system in action at Timber Products Co.’s (TPC’s) northern California veneer plant, TPC California Operations Manager Chris Chase says he believes it’s “the most versatile lathe in America.” With the ability to peel 8, 9 and 10 ft. blocks, and handle logs from 6 in. to 40 in. while peeling a variety of species, the new lathe is making a strong case for its versatility since it went into full production early this year after starting up in late December 2020. The primary drivers for the new lathe project were to increase the quality of veneer produced in terms of smoothness and thickness consistency and also to better align veneer production with demand from TPC’s two southern Oregon plywood plants.
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Thicknesses range from .184 down to .08. “That’s a big range, and we’re asking a lot of the line, but we’ve been steadily improving production and are right at or very near our targets at this point,” Chase says of progress made through late June. Timber Products Co.’s Medford, Ore. hardwood plywood plant is a key producer for that market, and the company’s Grants Pass softwood plywood plant has 9 and 10 ft. panel capability and can also produce hardwood plywood as well. The Yreka veneer plant is a major supplier for both facilities. One feature making the new Meinan line even more productive is the set of parallel composers downstream of the clipper and stacker. Random veneer goes to a splitter saw that splits the ribbon, sending each side to a composer where defects are clipped out and pieces
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are stitched together into 4 ft. sheets. Everything leaving the plant is now 4 ft. wide, Chase says. “We’re no longer generating any random or fishtail material, and that enhances the value of the product we’re shipping and improves productivity through the dryers and layup at the plywood plants.” The full sheets enable the two plywood plants to absorb a higher percentage of the veneer plant’s output. (Currently, 100% of production is consumed internally.)
2020: BIG YEAR Last year was shaping up as a big one for the plant anyway: Markets were looking good going into 2020 and the new lathe project was scheduled for the end of the year. But no one foresaw the COVID pandemic market rollercoaster that started with a slowdown and con-
New Meinan lathe line has boosted veneer quality for the hardwood and softwood plywood producer while increasing efficiency by delivering almost all wide sheets.
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After grading, veneer flows to a clipper and set of parallel composers, with full sheets routed overhead to the stacker.
shutdown were helped by the plant working with the California W orkS hare program, where the state pays a portion of lost wages for those temporarily out of work if the employer continues to provide benefits. S usan Hart, Office Manager, says the company commitment to its employees helped build confidence. “ The crew really stepped up, and it was a total team effort,” she says. “ W e didn’t want to lay anyone off, and everyone who wanted a j ob when we came back up in J anuary 2 02 1 had one. W e’re proud of that.” F or the lathe proj ect, the plant shut down mid N ovember 2 02 0, then took From left: Ben Ralph, Engineering Manager; Tracy Arasmith, Maintenance Superintendent; Chris about two weeks to remove Knowles, Marketing Director; Damen Barber, Plant Superintendent; Susan Hart, Veneer Sales and Ofthe existing lathe line and fice Manager; Chris Chase, California Operations Manager prep for the new one. On tinues with strong markets today. A dding to the challenges was the D ecember 1 shipping containers began Chase remembers a good order file need to build a veneer inventory— arriving from Meinan. Install and startup early in the year, then market upheaval roughly two to three shifts of veneer a was accomplished during D ecember, and a slowdown that led to several fourweek— for the end of year month-plus with key contractor W est Coast Industriday weeks in May, then back to full opshutdown in addition to feeding the al and TPC crews working on both phaserations in J une. “ A nd by J uly we were Oregon plywood plants as usual. es of the proj ect. having trouble keeping up with dePersonnel issues that cropped up Chase notes that there was a bit of mand,” he adds. during the COV ID slowdown and initial concern working with a supplier 16 • SEPTEMBER 2021 • PanelWorld
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Composers maximize log value by creating more full sheets that are more easily processed at TPC’s plywood plants.
so far offshore and the time difference, but those concerns proved unfounded as the project proceeded smoothly. Following the initial startup team, Meinan had on-site personnel at the plant through most of April. “They’re now visiting us every month or so,” Chase says, adding, “It’s been an excellent partnership and we’ve worked together well to make it happen.”
RAW MATERIAL Utilizing its nearby 108,000 acres of Michigan-California Timber Co. timberlands, the mill operates with a mixture of in-house and open market logs and has eight registered foresters on the woodlands staff. Currently, about a third of raw materials come from TPC’s own timberlands,
another 20% or so from public timber (mostly U.S. Forest Service) and about 50% of logs come from private timber sales and open market log purchases. Salvage logs are a way of life for many Western U.S. forest products facilities, and the Yreka plant is no different. The mill has been the top purchaser of salvage timber from the disastrous September 2020 Slater fire that mostly
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Salvage logs are a way of life for many Western U.S. forest products facilities, and the Yreka plant is no different. Fire concerns have moved to the top priority in a region that has traditionally had a spring thaw logging shutdown.
New Taihei knife system has enabled plant to match optimal knife profile to each peel.
destroyed the tiny community of Happy Camp 60 miles west of town. Chase notes that with the fires occurring relatively late in the season the wood has held up well, and much of it is more bark-scorched than charred.
In fact, fire concerns have moved to the top priority in a region that, with its high elevation and cold winters, has traditionally had a spring thaw logging shutdown and resulting seasonal woods work. Mills operated accordingly,
building big inventories for the lower harvest levels in the winter months. But what’s happening now is fire issues are overtaking winter and wet weather as the top concerns for potential disruption of timber harvests. Operating in California, with its strict Timber Harvest Permit (THP) program in place and varied wildlife and ecosystem protection issues, the mill keeps a roughly two-year supply of already approved THPs on the shelf to provide raw material flexibility.
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Plant personnel are big believers in matching the right log to the right peel to optimize quality and value in the end product.
Having the THPs in place “Allows us to use the resource better, control log costs, ramp up if we need to and also keep a good mix of species coming in,” Chase says. The flexibility has benefited the plant this year, as softwood plywood prices have taken off, leading to more Douglas fir sales being targeted. Timber Products Co. is a major player in the hardwood plywood market, but
right now is leaning more toward softwood due to market demands. While the company has had 10 ft. capacity for some time, “The 10 ft. products are a big part of our mix because we do 10 ft. in both hardwood and softwood,” says Chris Knowles, Director of Marketing. He adds that there is a trend toward more 10 ft. panels in some markets, and the company has also added a 10 ft. press at the
Corinth, Miss. plant as well. In weekly “veneer call” meetings with the two Oregon plywood mills, plant officials take orders for the week. “Communication up and down the value chain is really important,” Chase says. “Lots of conversations with the sales group and good communication between divisions are essential in a vertically integrated company like ours.” ➤ 22
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OPERATIONS Logs are procured in 8-10 ft. multiple lengths, weighed on Fairbanks scales and scaled by Mountain West Log Scaling Bureau. Two Caterpillar 988s unload trucks and move logs, aided by a Cat 568 and Thunderbird 1242 that handles log decking duties. Depending on mill needs, logs may go straight to the mill or decked in sorts by species, length and overall grade. Overall, there’s about 16 or 17
log sorts. “We’re a big believer in sorting and getting the right block to the right peel,” Chase says, adding that doing so helps maximize log values. A merchandising line with new MDI metal detector feeds to seven bins. Due to the new lathe’s drive system, blocks require 50% less heat in the conditioning vats, which leads to lower costs for block treating. A big part of the new line is the addition of a new Taihei precision knife grinding system that complements an
Stacker system handles full sheets and composed sheets: Everything is at least 4x4.
existing Gockle grinder and takes knife work to the next level. The Gockle handles basic grinding, then knives (supplied by Kanefusa) are passed to the Taihei machine that has the capability to produce knife profiles with multiple angles, each tailored to a specific peel. Working initially with Taihei’s Eugene, Ore. demo facility, Yreka plant personnel have developed knife profiles for various thicknesses, block sizes and species that can be programmed into the Taihei grinder. Combined with the extensive sorting practices, it’s a tangible way to directly improve quality and maximize log value. “It works really well and takes all the guesswork out of knife maintenance, Chase says. Leaving the lathe, the veneer ribbon flows under a USNR scanning frame, then onto the Meinan clipper, where full sheets are cut out and flow overhead to a set of 6-bin stacker bays. Remaining veneer is split in half and routed to the two parallel composing lines that feed to their own set of bins. Con-Vey supplied the veneer stacker bin outfeeds and handling lifts. The line requires only five employees to operate it: a lathe operator and utility person who works the front end of the line, two composer operators and another utility position that monitors the stackers to make sure all is running smoothly. Shifts have 30 minute overlaps to emphasize cleanup and maintenance, and also allow for safety meetings. Keeping the line clean is important, Chase says, noting that with current strong markets the plant is running at least one Saturday shift a month. PW 22 • SEPTEMBER 2021 • PanelWorld
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And, due to its laminated structure, LVL is dimensionally stable and consistently free of warps, splinters and splits. Finally, LVL arrives from the factory with stabilized moisture content, which eliminates the risk of shrinkage or swelling, provided the material is properly shielded from exposure to the elements. In sum, LVL is a natural material, manufactured from certified raw materials, that also serves as a carbon store in buildings where it’s used. One cubic meter of LVL contains stored carbon equivalent to 789 kg of CO2. That makes LVL an environmentally friendly choice, particularly for commercial contractors working on LEED projects.
CHOOSING LVL
LAMINATED VENEER LUMBER: THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION, MARKET OPPORTUNITIES But it requires a combination of agility, technology and experience.
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he 19th century was the era of iron. The 20th century? Concrete. But the 21st century may well be the golden era for one of the world’s oldest construc-
tion materials: timber. If so—and present building trends strongly suggest it is—then engineered wood products such as laminated veneer lumber (LVL) will undoubtedly play a major role in both residential and commercial construction in the 2020s as well as decades to come.
LVL BASICS LVL is manufactured from veneer sheets that have been laid-up in a continuous manner and bonded with a water-resistant phenolic adhesive. In this way, the dimensions of the final LVL product are not limited by the dimensions of the original raw wood. Even small diameter logs can be used to produce large beams and panels. Because of the lack of sizable defects in LVL, its strength and weight ratio is extremely high. In fact, LVL is twice as strong as steel in proportion to weight.
Thanks to their versatility and proven structural performance, LVL beams, columns and panels have become essential components in modern timber construction. But this material offers numerous other advantages as well. The modern construction industry increasingly prefers LVL because it’s dimensionally accurate, stable, capable of bearing substantial loads, quick to install, and produces less on-site waste (offcuts). Some of LVL’s major uses include structural framing elements, such as beams, lintels, purlins, joists, truss chords, concrete formwork, and scaffold boards. Further, because of LVL’s enhanced structural properties, construction projects can be designed with smaller sections. Some LVL products can even be manufactured to continuous length and large thickness and width specifications, thus allowing the material to be used in situations where suitable sawed lumber sizes are not available. Additionally, LVL has the principal advantage of being compatible with other factory-produced, engineered wood products. LVL has been adopted in many projects where its framing capabilities are complemented by cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, glulam beams, and I-joists. Together, they provide extremely high levels of dimensional accuracy and tolerances.
RISING DEMAND As many contractors and mill operators are all too aware, new construction starts in the United States dipped to nearly unprecedented lows in the wake of the Great Recession. Since 2011, however, when combined public-private construction spending bottomed out at
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approximately $790 billion, it has steadily rebounded. In 2020 and the midst of the pandemic, that number nearly topped $1.5 trillion. Meanwhile, the global market for LVL reached $2.2 billion in 2020 (according to ResearchAndMarkets.com). Market analysts project continued worldwide growth in its use in both residential and commercial construction over the next five years. At present, North America is the largest market for LVL products, where it is increasingly used as a substitute for structural steel or reinforced concrete. Europe, with its long tradition of wood construction, is a close second. LVL has also made significant inroads in Asia and the Pacific Rim where its usage is expected to expand at a healthy pace, partly because of governmental efforts in those regions of the world to develop sustainable construction while reducing CO2 emissions. Growing awareness of LVL’s advantages is spurring even more demand, creating room for more industry players to enter the marketplace and drive the evolution of engineered wood products. An excellent example of the growth opportunities for companies producing LVL and other engineered wood products is the success enjoyed over the past decade by Global LVL. Global LVL is a private company located in Ville-Marie, Quebec. In 2009, a group of local investors acquired an LVL plant that had closed the previous year. The mill had been in operation since 1975, and, after a complete overhaul in 1991, began manufacturing LVL. By November 2010, the plant had been fully modernized again and resumed LVL production, employing many of the former workers who had been with the company since its earliest days. Raute equipment plays an integral role in the production of Global LVL products. Global LVL primarily manufactures components from aspen, or a mix of aspen and birch. All Global LVL products are certified by the APA—The Engineered Wood Assn. in the U.S., and in Canada, the CCMC (Canadian Construction Materials Centre). 80 percent of the machinery the company uses in its fabrication operations is produced by Raute. Raute’s solutions have allowed Global LVL to improve the quality of its LVL products while implementing cost-saving efficiencies. Using a completely rebuilt lathe, Global LVL can now produce more veneer sheets per log, giving it a
competitive advantage over manufacturers of a similar size and even allowing them to carve out market share typically claimed by much larger companies.
RAUTE & LVL From its headquarters in Finland, Raute has been developing LVL production technology and complete production line solutions for decades, always working closely with its in-house designers and engineers as well as its global clientele. Among its most impressive accomplishments, Raute has developed log handling, peeling, grading, drying, stacking, lay-up, pressing, and billet handling solutions. That makes Raute the only complete turnkey LVL mill supplier in the world, providing solutions for every
phase of LVL production. Commenting on the company’s accomplishments in developing the highest quality LVL production equipment, Hannu Sinko, Head of Raute’s LVL Technology, says, “At Raute, we understand wood as a raw material, and we also understand what the machinery needs are for LVL production. We have delivered various standard and unique solutions for our customers around the world.” Currently, Raute’s unparalleled technology is optimizing production, in both quality and quantity, in 700 installations across the globe. Whatever the raw materials used in producing your revenue stream, Raute can help you modernize and expand production. PW Article submitted by Raute. Photos from Murphy Co., Sutherlin, Ore.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following companies submitted these editorial profiles and images to complement their advertisements placed elsewhere in this issue. Please refer to those advertisements for web site and contact information. All statements and claims are attributable to the companies.
ANDRITZ International technology provider Andritz could again prove its extensive experience worldwide in high-capacity lines with one of the latest orders from Lelin, China. Andritz will supply the world’s largest chip washing and pressurized refining system for Lelin’s production line near Chongzuo in Guangxi province. With a design capacity of 80 bdmt/h, this will be the largest MDF line ever installed worldwide. The technological solution proposed by Andritz covers a chip washing system, a chip bin discharger suitable for high-capacity discharge rates, a 28 in. plug screw feeder for highest dewatering efficiency, an 84 in. digester and discharger with the latest C-feeder concept as well as an S2074M refiner with the proven swing-door design. With many successful references already worldwide, this exceptional order strengthens Andritz’s strong position as technology leader and supplier of high-capacity lines in the global panelboard industry. Since plant capacities are rising constantly, the reduction of energy consumption—a key cost factor for any MDF producer—gets more and more important. Studies show that about 70% of the energy demand is thermal energy, so technology that reduces thermal energy consumption can have a significant payback, especially at high-capacity plants. Consequently, it is even more essential to make best possible use of process steam and minimize the consumption of fresh steam needed. Therefore, Andritz has developed the Andritz Fiber Centrifuge (AFC) to cover all capacity ranges for surplus steam recovery from the pressurized refining system. The AFC efficiently separates surplus steam from the fiber flow in Andritz Fiber Centrifuge (AFC) for energy-efficient the blow line. Recovered steam is then reused to pre-heat wood chips in the at- separation of fibers and steam mospheric pre-steaming bin and generate best possible conditions in terms of temperature and moisture. In parallel, the workload of the downstream dryer is reduced significantly by removing surplus steam from the fiber flow before drying. The Andritz Fiber Centrifuge ensures highest steam recovery ratio thanks to an innovative rotor design—which was developed especially for such purposes—in combination with the frequency converter by providing optimized speed at each capacity range. Several machines installed worldwide in the panelboard and pulp & paper industries contribute significantly toward thermal energy savings thanks to the sophisticated design of the Andritz Fiber Centrifuge.
BÜTTNER Büttner announces the official opening of Büttner North America in Charlotte, NC. The new office will handle all sales, service and parts requests for dryer and energy systems, as well as dust and multi-fuel burners for the North American markets. With the move to establish this office Büttner aims to better and faster serve its existing and new customer base. The office will be managed by Dirk Koltze, who has been with Büttner and Siempelkamp since 2001. He is supported by Rickard Modling, a longtime and highly experienced Büttner commissioning expert, who will be in charge of the service department, as well as Claudia Price, who will be responsible for office management and spare parts support. The company is expected to grow rapidly in spare The Büttner team in North America, left to right: Rickard Modling, Claudia Price, Dirk Koltze parts and service support. Büttner has been successful in recent years with new dryer and furnace installations at Swiss Krono, Barnwell, SC; Egger, Lexington, NC; CalPlant, Willows, Calif.; Highland Pellets, Pine Bluff, Ark.; and Pinnacle, Demopolis, Ala. 28 • SEPTEMBER 2021 • PanelWorld CLICK HERE IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY OPTED IN!
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Since Büttner introduced the single path drying technology to North America in 1991, 60 drying systems have been installed and commissioned in this market. In 2007 Büttner added reciprocating grate furnace as well as multi-fuel burner technology to its portfolio. Enviva at Northampton, NC and Southampton, Va., as well as Uniboard at Val d’Or, QC, Swiss Krono, Pinnacle and Egger are all operated with Büttner furnace and burner technology of the latest generation. Büttner’s newest dryer system installation was at Highland Pellets, where four new dryer systems were commissioned and four existing furnaces were re-programmed and re-commissioned to Büttner standards. Büttner also performs controls and system upgrades of third-party dryer and energy systems. Büttner’s new address is: Büttner Energy and Drying Systems North America LLC, 8000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 109, Charlotte, NC 28226; 704-910-0153.
CMC TEXPAN Granting a second life to materials through recycling is an absolute must to achieve environmental sustainability. Nonetheless, recycled materials must meet the same quality requirements as first-hand materials to preserve the quality of the end products as well. “Recycled wood has become more and more widespread in the production of composite panels,” confirms Marco Granzotto, Sales Manager at CMC TEXPAN, the Italian subsidiary of the Siempelkamp group specializing in designing, engineering and manufacturing machinery and equipment for the wood-based panel industry. “These products have witnessed a significant evolution over the last decades: It goes without CMC TEXPAN specializes in material recycling and cleaning tower systems. saying that the starting materials must be of outstanding quality, too.” Due to its heterogeneous composition, recycled wood can be affected by various contaminants: sand, soil, stones, textile fibers, plastics, rubber, glass, wastepaper, ferrous and non-ferrous metals. These pollutants must be removed to the greatest extent possible to comply with the severe cleanliness requirements of the standards issued by panel manufacturer associations: This process usually involves different dedicated technologies and techniques. “CMC TEXPAN’s product portfolio already encompasses a broad range of machinery especially designed and developed for the removal of any kind of unwanted pollutants and, throughout the years, they have proven to be very effective,” Granzotto continues. “By combining them, we have now arrived at the cleaning tower for recycled material—a versatile, compact and tailored solution to enhance efficiency in the entire cleaning process.” Cleaning towers may be equipped with various systems, depending on the type of contaminants affecting the processed material flow. For example, wood chips coming from the storage silo may first pass through an overbelt magnet and a drum magnet, located in the upper section of the tower, to separate ferrous contaminants. After that, the material flow will be classified into fractions through a roller separator: The finer fraction will be conveyed to a gravimetric separator for further cleaning, while micro and macro chips will be sent to “Lynx,” a compact system based on SWIR spectroscopy. This system can be equipped also with an X-ray system and a color camera to enable the removal of contaminants according to their density and physical composition, but also as to their color. Cleaned chips will first be milled by the innovative shock waves refiner “EcoPulser” and then the gravimetric separator will provide for a final cleaning of milled wood particles. The architecture of the system is extremely versatile and can be adapted to fit any individual requirements. “Our mission is to demonstrate that sustainability can be very profitable,” Granzotto concludes. “We will showcase the new proposal both in Siempelkamp’s digital platform ‘Explore’ and in the coming exhibitions, whether in digital or physical format.”
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Miloptic, a division of Crow Engineering, identified significant quality issues with ceramic crystal transducers used in panel blow detectors. Through our independent lab testing we identified two major quality issues with ceramic crystal transducers used in blow detectors, the first being that they are high Q devices. This means that the transmitter and receiver want to operate in a very narrow frequency band at which they are both tuned for. This is a mechanical function. The problem is that these devices drift and not necessarily together. Because of the narrow frequency high Q, a small amount of drift can have a major effect on received energy. This causes the detector to trip on false positives, which is an expensive proposition for a panel plant. Our new 5700 series of products have been designed with proprietary sensors that do not experience drift issues eliminating the ongoing challenge of false positives experienced by blow detectors using ceramic crystals. The 5700 series is designed to integrate with Rockwell and other PLC solutions while providing solutions for many different panel types as well as flooring, gyp- Miloptic offers a new series of transducers. sum and siding. Miloptic’s products are designed and made in the USA. As a division of Crow Engineering, we are focusing our expansion on adding capabilities related to controls, design and other areas to help our customers in the panel industry. Do you want to learn more about the differences between the Miloptic transducers and the ceramic transducers used by most of our competitors?
CUSTOM ENGINEERING Custom Engineering announces a complete continuous press platen refurbishing service. As the first continuous presses approach 35 years of service, the wear and tear on platen surfaces can start to show up in the product, requiring additional processing. Our process includes re-machining to the original tolerances and specifications. If weld repair is required, Custom Engineering Company is an ASME Code qualified shop capable of welding the high carbon steel used to manufacture continuous press platens. We have the horizontal machining centers required for edge work and thread repair. In addition, we provide Inspection Reports on arrival and after machining along with complete flow and pressure testing of heating and counter heating zones. For mill shutdown timing, Custom Engineering has two large Planer Mills, (12 ft. x 30 ft. and 15 ft. x Custom Engineering platen refurbishing 52 ft.), which allow for the shortest turnaround scheduling in the industry, including 24 hour machining to get the work done on time. Founded in 1956, Custom Engineering Company has grown to become the leading supplier of platens to the forest products industries and we look forward to your inquiries.
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Complete wood-based panel plant manufacturer Diefenbacher will take full advantage of LIGNA.Innovation Network, the digital event on September 27-29 replacing Ligna 21, to introduce CEBRO, a holistic offering for accelerating the success of panel manufacturers. “Innovation and networking in the wood industry continue at full speed,” says Stefan Zipf, Head of the Wood Business Unit at Dieffenbacher, “and we’re thrilled to showcase at LIGNA.Innovation Network our next innovation for keeping our customers ahead of the pack.” Zipf encourages invitees to attend LIGNA.Innovation Network to learn more about CEBRO. “Details will be revealed on September 27,” he says. “For those who are impatient, I recommend keeping an eye on our website and social media channels in the weeks before LIGNA.Innovation Network.” The Dieffenbacher team is excited about the new experience of a digital Ligna. Zipf adds, “While we’re all looking forward to meeting again in person at a ‘normal’ Ligna in May 2023, I think this will be a great event that captures the Ligna spirit.”
HYMMEN i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, recently won the Best of TISE (The International Surfaces Event) SURFACES 2021 Innovation Award for its portfolio of digital printing technologies. This recognized Hymmen’s Digital Lacquer Embossing (DLE) Plus technology, solely available via an i4F license, for its advancements in the creation of unbelievably real optics and haptics. Hymmen has established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of industrial digital printing for flooring and already won the Great Innovations Award at the INPRINT fair in 2014 and an Interzum Red Dot Award for its patented DLE technology in 2019. TISE’s annual Best of TISE awards recognize companies whose product, program, service, business practice and/or booth design are considered “best” in their class. The Best of TISE event awards for each show (SURFACES/StonExpo/Marmomac/TileExpo) are determined by a panel of judges chosen by the official publication sponsors. Due to COVID travel restrictions, Hymmen was unable to exhibit at the 2021 SURFACES fair in Las Vegas. Hymmen s patent partner, i4F, presented Hymmen’s digital printing technologies on its booth where TISE officials presented the award during the show on June 17, 2021. Focused on the flooring industry, Hymmen has been developing industrial digital printing development for 13 years and has become the undisputed market leader with Hymmen digital printing technology wins more than 45 single-pass digital printing lines worldwide. As the only provider of another Innovation Award. high-volume capacity digital printing machines on the market today, Hymmen’s technologies deliver more than 80% of the world’s digitally printed flooring. To ensure that customers have protected access to innovative digital printing technologies, i4F and Hymmen entered into an exclusive patent partnership to promote and develop Hymmen‘s strong digital printing IP portfolio in November 2020. This partnership gives i4F exclusive licensing rights for all Hymmen’s digital printing patents and technologies for flooring production, including Hymmen’s award winning Digital Lacquer Embossing (DLE) Plus technology. The world’s most advanced digital printing technologies for the flooring industry by Hymmen are only available via i4F license. This partnership ensures broader IP protection against inferior, unprotected copycat technologies. Digital printing innovations are setting the scene for the future of the flooring industry and will play a massive role in the development of new products from the floor upwards.
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IMAL PAL GROUP
The IMAL PAL Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and complete lines for the production and processing of particleboard, MDF, OSB, insulation board, pellets, pallet blocks and pressed wood-based products in general, has been investing for several years now in laboratory analysis and tests to support the activities of the R&D department—an investment which has led to the design of the Smartlab, a complete laboratory which includes all the major devices for conducting a wide range of tests on wood-based products to assess the principal properties. Some of the major on-line quality control and measuring devices produced by the group include: —MMW100 millimeter wave gauge to measure weight per area, moisture content and thickness along the cross section of the mat. The anal- IMAL PAL offers complete laboratory testing on wood-based products. ysis is conducted without any contact with the material through the application of millimeter wave technology and hence a non-destructive quality control method. The penetration properties are equivalent to those of X-rays but without the related side effects. Furthermore, the millimetric waves are also able to conduct the analysis through the various layers of the board. —LASERTHICK 100, a device for measuring board thickness in a continuous work process by means of a sensor which does not require contact with the board. Recommended in all those cases where a contact system would not be suitable due to the particular properties of the board, for example low density boards or boards with a particularly delicate surface. —FBC200, an indispensable device designed to detect unglued, delaminated, blown or low density areas, bubbles cracks and any other flaws inside any type of board (PB, MDF, OSB or plywood). Unlike earlier systems that were only able to monitor 30% of the board at the most, this system is able to detect defects over the whole board. Production parameters may be adjusted on line to prevent rejects and hence maximize customer satisfaction. —SMC200 fully automatic system to prepare board samples for testing purposes and which cuts, sands and marks the sample with a QR Code. The board is collected from the production line and cut on the basis of the cutting pattern programmed to optimize the number of sample strips produced but, above all, to prevent the risk of injury. Moreover, being a fully automatic system fewer laboratory technicians are required. —The “Cyclops” optical selector is a patented system designed to separate contaminants from the wood flow through the application of NIR to accurately select the contaminants which are then removed from the flow by a pneumatic ejection system, and with only a minimum amount of wood going to waste. The Cyclops can also be fitted with an X-ray camera that can be set to identify all those contaminants that have a specific weight that is different to wood, hence further increasing the selection accuracy. With a double above/below camera system, the material can be scanned from several angles to detect the presence of melamine, PVC, and so on. With this system customers can utilize large percentages of recycled wood to produce top quality MDF panels. —The STEPPER SCREEN offers a screening solution which applies disk screening logic but without all the typically related issues. The patented system is designed to shake and move the material flow forward and is equipped with alternately moving paddles which prevent thready materials from getting tangled around them (none of the parts fully rotate) and screens the material out into various fractions.
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Press belt manufacturer IPCO has announced the development of its new Shotpeener Pro tool, a portable unit that can restore deformed steel belt to a totally flat condition, without interrupting production. IPCO shot peening technology has been used to flatten deformed steel press belts for many years. Steel balls are blasted at high pressure across the width of a belt as it turns around the terminal drum. This equalizes stresses on both sides of the belt to remove deformations and eliminate associated issues such as tracking problems, high stresses and risk of accidental damage among others. The next generation Shotpeener Pro incorporates a number of technical advances, resulting in increased blasting effect for faster results. Flattening capacity has been increased by 30%, enabling the restoration of belts that might previously have been beyond repair. And the entire process has been reconfigured to reduce cleaning IPCO reveals tool upgrade for restoring deformed press belts. requirements and enable safer, easier operation. Enhancements include increased fluid velocity and vacuum effect, and a redesigned internal manifold allowing the use of larger shot while reducing sensitivity to dirt. Internal welds in the head have been eliminated to improve reliability, and other innovations have reduced cleaning requirements and made replacement of consumables easier. Use of the unit has been improved, too, with simplified electronic controls and easier adjustment. And structural improvements have improved stability and allow the base and rail on which the unit sits to be locked, eliminating any risk of movement caused by vibration. This offers major advantages over the traditional repair technique of “belt turning,” which requires the belt to be cut, removed, turned, remounted and rejoined, a process that could take many days. Once mounted in place, the tool can repair a deformed belt in between 3-18 effective hours, depending on belt dimensions, thickness and degree of deformation. The Shotpeener Pro is just the latest addition to a range of purpose-designed installation, maintenance and repair tools available to IPCO’s service team. The company has invested heavily in its service capability, and now has a network of more than 30 national/regional sales and service offices, each acting as a center of excellence for IPCO products and systems. This provides customers with the reassurance and stability of dealing with a global organization, and the responsiveness and market understanding provided by local service teams.
JOHN KING CHAINS The directors of John King Chains Ltd are delighted to announce the acquisition of Precision Chains Ltd, the UK based specialist in design and manufacture of conveyor chains for a wide range of applications. The owner of Precision Chains supported its acquisition by John King Chains Ltd. It was considered that the company was best placed to protect the legacy and take Precision Chains forward positively. There is no doubt that the synergy that so clearly exists between the two businesses makes the union the best option for the company’s future development. Precision Chains Ltd was founded by the Merley family in 1957. The company established a worldwide reputation for the manufacture of high quality conveyor chains, principally following the British Standard, but extending to include other series such as cane sugar chains, water treatment John King Chains expands with purchase of Precision Chains. chains, palm oil chains and timber industry chains. Customers include London Underground where Precision Chains has been the principal supplier of escalator chains for an extended period, earning an unrivalled reputation for consistent high quality. The quality dictates demanded by London Underground surpass all others ensuring the development of a chain manufacturing facility of the very highest echelon. It is considered that this unique pedigree represents a spring board into other industries where they may not be currently engaged. It was in identifying Precision Chains capabilities in the production of heavy series chains that was of particular interest ➤ 38 36 • SEPTEMBER 2021 • PanelWorld CLICK HERE IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY OPTED IN!
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36 ➤ to John King Group. As long established suppliers to the world cement industry, John King Chains has extensive experience in raw material and clinker transport within cement production. There is undoubtedly an untapped potential for Precision Chains for the manufacture of best quality, heavy series chains for the various mechanical handling applications encountered. David Wadsworth, Managing Director of John King Chains, comments: “The acquisition of Precision Chains represents a tremendous opportunity for John King Chains to further enhance its reputation as a leading manufacturer of conveyor chains and sprockets worldwide. We are committed to UK manufacturing and consider the potential for Precision Chains to flourish under the John King Chains umbrella is substantial. We have operations in five continents and this will be a vehicle to enhance Precision Chains success. We, too, are a family business; in our case we have fifth generation family members working in the business being well qualified, well equipped and committed to taking the business forward. The key ingredients are shared objectives, harmony in execution and adopting the longer term view. Precision Chains will retain their title for the foreseeable future and operate under the umbrella of the John King Group.”
LOTUSPRO LotusPro water repellent is a patented, waterbased industrial sealant that shields mass timber products from the effects of mold and moisture by providing a barrier from those natural enemies of wood. This innovation is a manufacturer-applied, specialty coating with a superhydrophobic technology formulated to resist mold growth. When applied to CLTs and glued laminated timber (glulam), the coating forms a durable superhydrophobic film that both penetrates and coats the wood surface, providing a premium mold- and moisture-resistant coating for wood products. LotusPro water repellent provides a mildew resistant dried coating helping mass timber resist staining and other water damage, as well as soiling and deterioration caused by mold or mildew. This natu- LotusPro water repellent ral-looking protection allows the beauty of the engineered wood to shine through without affecting the color and overall appearance. LotusPro water repellent is compatible with oil-based and some water-based finishes. LotusPro water repellent dries in less than half the time of existing technologies and resists water absorption better than the competition at one-third the application rate. This exciting technology also has significant UV resistance and resists dirt pickup better than other commonly used products. LotusPro water repellent takes its name from the “lotus effect,” which refers to self-cleaning properties of the lotus flower. Dirt particles are picked up by water droplets due to the micro- and nanoscopic architecture on the surface, which minimizes the droplet’s adhesion to that surface. As with the flower, LotusPro water repellent prevents water from penetrating the surface, thereby protecting the wood beneath. (The companies and assets comprising the Lonza Specialty Ingredients Business (LSI) were acquired by Herens HoldCoLtd., an entity controlled by Bain Capital Private Equity and Cinven, and LSI is no longer part of the Lonza Group Ltd. Neither Lonza Group Ltd nor any other member of the Lonza Group shall have any responsibility for this document, the use of any Lonza labels, or any other act or omission by LSI or the buyer.)
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Pessa Impianti was born in the ’50s as a metalworking company specialized in the agricultural machinery sector and, subsequently, at the beginning of the ’60s it moved into the industrial sector with the production of the first discontinuous flakers for the reduction of wood into quality calibrated flakes addressed to the particleboard industry, a sector in strong expansion at the time and in which it still operates, exporting machines all over the world. The company, founded by the brothers Luciano and Silvano Pessa, is now led with passion and dedication by the daughters of the two founders, whose DNA they worthily preserve. Specialist in wood flaking and chipping lines, Pessa Impianti designs and manufactures machinery and plants for the particle size reduction of wood and preparation of flakes, chips and fiber. Pessa Impianti discontinuous flaker for OSB Its Universal Discontinuous Flakers are designed to comply with different production requirements and able to produce good quality calibrated flat flakes and OSB strands. Their high performance eliminates working shifts with consequent reduction of the plant basis cost: One machine is able to produce flat flakes already suitable to the final use. That means reduced manpower, reduced maintenance costs, less energy consumption. With regard to OSB strand production, several discontinuous flakers type D 180 DMS/S-36 and D 150 DMS/S-28 have been sold to the Russian market to be inserted in medium and small OSB plants. Recently in the Indian market, the supply of discontinuous flaker type D 200 DMG/S-36 successfully overcame for Pessa Impianti and the customer the challenge of startup despite the complex period of the pandemic. Pessa Impianti offerings include: l Machines for the primary working of wood and recovery of wood waste such as: —Discontinuous flakers for PB and OSB, —Drum chippers (to recover wood waste and reintroduce in form of fiber and micro particles or used as alternative source of energy) —Wood shaving machines for animal litters l Machines for particle comminution such as: —Knife ring flakers (featured by rotor or impeller change) —Hammermills (also used in pellet production plants) —Refining mills (used for production of wood powder as well) l Systems for wood feeding, handling and storage l Extraction, storage and mixing systems for flakes, chips, sawdust l Auxiliary equipment A consolidated experience of more than 50 years is the guarantee for customers who can also count on a reconditioning service of the part subject to heavy wear such as flaker cutterheads, chipper rotors, inner and outer impellers, as well as complete overhaul of Pessa and non-Pessa machines, assuring their high efficiency and top performance.
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Panel repairing means fixing defects after the panel has been made. By repairing these defects, the end quality of the panel is higher and that means better recovery with more valuable production for the whole mill. Raute has launched two next-generation solutions: Panel Repairing Line R7 and Panel Repair Station R5. Both are based on the recent improvements in machine vision analyzing capabilities and high-speed motion control. Automatic panel repairing increases the cost efficiency of plywood production, ensures that the final quality of the panels is more uniform, and makes it easier to control the various panel grades. Panel Repairing Line R7 brings uncompromised capacity for the most demanding needs. The line can handle trimmed and untrimmed panels and repairs them on the move. Typically, whole mill production is run through this line. Raute’s new Panel Repair Station R5 The newest development, Panel Repair Station R5, is the compact solution for automated panel repairing or adding capacity with an easy investment. This repair station will fit into the same space as the traditional manual repair line. Raute’s latest panel repairing solutions have aroused great interest, particularly in North America, resulting in orders for panel repair stations and a panel repairing line to be delivered to two different customers in North America. The ordered machinery and equipment will be delivered by the end of 2021. Scan this code with your smart phone camera for an immersive experience in product demo videos and expert discussions on panel repair.
SAMUEL PACKAGING Samuel Packaging Systems Group is pleased to introduce the Ixion 900XP Strapping Head to the panel industry. Designed with three separate cartridges the Ixion 900XP provides the high strap tension and seal joints that Samuel is known for with “quick-change” capability that allows an operator to replace a malfunctioning cartridge in minutes. The head functions via three direct-drive servomotors—one for each cartridge. Servomotors eliminate clutches, brakes, and timing adjustments frequently associated with strapping heads. Servo technology also allows advanced IoT communications to highlight potential performance issues and allow predictive maintenance. When installed in a Samuel machine the Ixion cartridges communicate to the PLC, identifying themselves to provide an operation and maintenance record for each module, and simplifying troubleshooting and longterm maintenance planning. Servo controllers can communicate valuable performance data to identify wear before it creates downtime. The cartridges vary in weight with the heaviest being 50 lb. Easy replacement allows repair either by local maintenance staff or allows inexpensive shipment to one of our repair facilities. In order to reduce operating costs, the rugged design has 30% fewer parts than competitive units, Samuel Packaging new strapping head reducing the potential for downtime.
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Hardel Mutual Plywood recently invested in a new 4-deck veneer dryer to increase its production. The new dryer met Hardel’s goals, improving the plant’s efficiency and control over the quality of its products. Now in hindsight, with prices up and a thriving market for its plywood and panel products, the timing for this project couldn’t have been better. USNR’s supply includes a 4-deck, 16-plus-3-section hot oil-heated veneer dryer. The dryer includes an electric vacuum feeder with preload conveyor, X-lift elevator, and electric feeder accumulator. It also features the patented ADEC system, patented Cooler Pressure Balance system, patented nozzle design, and 4-deck unloader. Besides the electric vacuum feeder and accumulator, another unique aspect of this new dryer is the ability to produce 8 ft., 9 ft. and 10 ft. long veneer sheets. To go along with the new dryer, the plant also installed USNR’s Sequoia Sentry Moisture Management USNR delivers electric dryer feeder for 10 ft. veneer. system. The feeder is equipped with an electric operated load-lift to maintain proper load height ahead of the indexing tipple. The load-lift will raise three stacks of veneer 54 in. wide by 8 ft., 9 ft. and 10 ft. lengths, and up to 36 in. in height. Powered chains mounted on the top of the load-lift convey stacks of veneer into operating position from the fixed pre-load conveyor. The X-lift elevator chains are powered with an electric gear motor drive for rapid movement, and the pre-load conveyor can store three loads of 54 in. wide loads of veneer. The dryer vacuum feeder allows the system to feed either 27 in. or 54 in. wide by 8 ft., 9 ft. or 10 ft. veneer into the feeder automatically. The accumulator enables the dryer feeder operator to continuously feed the dryer while new veneer packages are loaded onto the X-lift. A supply of 1-1/2 in. to 2 in. of veneer from the diminishing load is accumulated at the working level, while the dryer feeder hoist is lowered, recharged, and brought back up to feed height. With the distinction of designing and building the first rotary veneer lathe in 1857, our Coe products and innovative solutions are known worldwide.
WEST COAST INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS Whom you do business with says a lot. West Coast Industrial Systems is proud to be Timber Product Co.’s first choice for installation of TPC’s new lathe with clipper and composer line. Since 1987 WCIS has been supplying the equipment needs of wood products industry and today is considered North America’s premier supplier of custom industrial systems. WCIS clients like Timber Product Co. get a first-hand look at how innovation meets reliability in every step of the process. Whether we are carrying out the detailed engineering and design of your project, procuring and fabricating all the necessary materials and equipment, or constructing and installing that equipment, from start to finish our team works together to ensure optimal project performance. When our team made a plan to remove Timer Product Co.’s old Coe line, we immediately noticed an innovative opportunity to save our client time and money. Rather than using cranes to bring in the equipment being WCIS removes old lathe charger installed—which would require the dismantling of much of the infrastructure (the roof of the building, lights, electrical equipment, etc.)—our team instead brought in two large reach forklifts, one with 70,000 lb. capacity and one with 24,000 lb. reach, saving our client not only cost, but minimizing the installation time so that they could quickly resume providing excellent products and service to their own clients. The old lathe line was removed in only four days. Taking into consideration the roof removal would have been done in December, 44 • SEPTEMBER 2021 • PanelWorld CLICK HERE IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY OPTED IN!
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implementing this innovative method protected the new equipment installation and crew to not be subject to the winter elements. WCIS was able to then install the new lathe with clipper and composer as well as a log feeder. WCIS products include log handling equipment such as log singulators, log decks, log hauls, flare reducers including log deck and kickers, chop saws, and log conveyors. Planer mill equipment includes feed tables, landing tables, lug loaders, stackers, and planer bridge and feed systems. Sawmill equipment includes resaws, transfers, edgers, sort stations, and waste conveyors. WCIS has built a nationwide reputation for quality systems, service and adaptability and will be there to provide you what you need when you need it.
WEMHÖNER Wemhöner Surface Technologies is proud about the level of incoming orders for short-cycle press lines and modifications of existing short-cycle press systems. Equipment supplied recently from Wemhöner of Herford, Germany to North America includes: Egger particleboard mill in Lexington, NC with two press lines; Unilin in Thomasville, NC one press line for flooring; Another short-cycle press line is leaving Wemhöner for installation in the Southern U.S. PrimaDera S.A. and Novopan del Ecuador S.A. received short-cycle Typical short-cycle press in size 7,600 x 2,200 mm and 700 N/cm² specific pressure with sinpress lines from Wemhöner in South gle sided EIR technology America. Wemhöner also received new orders from Duratex S.A. and Brazilian plywood and MDF manufacturer Indústria de Compensados Guararapes as well as Ecuadorian particleboard producer Aglomerados Cotopaxi. Wemhöner has been confirmed as a world market leader for the third time in a row as one of 458 companies from Germany. Wemhöner has received this important award for the segment of machinery and plant engineering “Upgrading of wood-based materials: Short-cycle Press Systems for melamine direct lamination and 3D VARIOPRESS Lines (vacuum and membrane press lines).”
WEKO Weko Holding GmbH has taken over RotaSpray GmbH from Oehringen. With the merger of the two companies, the competencies in the field of functional wet finishing, digital printing pre-treatment and spray dyeing processes will be bundled for the textile segment. Both companies believe that these segments offer good future opportunities as the demand for a resource-saving, CO2-reduced dyeing and finishing process for textile yarns and fabrics is increasing rapidly as is the market trend of ever smaller production lot sizes per order. “We can now meet these requirements even more efficiently through the company merger,” emphasizes Rainer Tuexen, former shareholder of RotaSpray GmbH. Tobias Schurr, the new managing director of RotaSpray GmbH, underlines: “With the resulting synergies in product WEKO headquarters in Leinfelden-Echterdingen Bild development, process know-how and production, we will be able to provide our customers with even more attractive solutions in the future. For us, the actual saving of chemicals, water, waste water and drying energy is important in order to make the processes not only more cost-efficient, but also more environmentally friendly.” With its large network, WEKO Holding also brings in a globally well-structured service organization that will also look after 46 • SEPTEMBER 2021 • PanelWorld CLICK HERE IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY OPTED IN!
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RotaSpray products in the future. RotaSpray GmbH will continue to be managed as an independent unit within the WEKO Holding Group and will focus purely on the high-quality textile sector. WEKO has been developing and producing non-contact application systems for product optimization and surface finishing with different types of liquids and powdery substances since 1953. The areas of application are broad and the nonwovens, paper, tissue, printing, wood fiber boards, foils and metal industries are successfully supported with WEKO solutions. WEKO and RotaSpray are looking forward to a successful cooperation and will continue to be there for you as usual with innovative solutions.
WOODMAC WOODMAC has developed fast heating and cooling technology for hot platens for hydraulic presses. The circuit diagram here shows that in the traditional circuit there is a considerable loss of pressure due to the vortex’s formation in the corners, whereas in the design of WOODMAC hot platens that drop is very minimal. Hence the efficiency of hot platens is increased by 87.5%.
YALIAN MACHINERY On June 23, 2021, Yalian Machinery successfully rolled off the first board of the 6 ft. MDF production line turnkey project for MST Nissan. The production line is equipped with Yalian Machinery 45.8 m E series continuous flat press and a complete set of paving stations, with a daily output of more than 1000 m³. The entire line of equipment is designed by Yalian Machinery, from raw material preparation to the sawing, filling the gap of MST’s products in the market. The project was signed in 2019. At the time when the global epidemic was at its peak, the Asian Union project team overcame numerous difficulties and made every effort to ensure the expected construction period of MST. After more than 280 days and nights of hard work, the project successfully completed trial production in June 2021. This production line is the second production line cooperated Yalian Machinery completes MSF Nissan MDF line by Yalian Machinery and MST. Although the global epidemic situation is still not optimistic, due to the impact of the epidemic and many restrictions on international travel, due to the tenacious spirit of Yalian people and the responsible attitude to customers, during the project installation the project team made every effort to ensure the installation matters, making the MST project on schedule.
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Existing “single-point” exhaust systems vent the entire dryer from the green end, starving the dry end for moisture and resulting in unevenly dried, cracked, warped “bacon” veneer. Not only is dry veneer production reduced, the incidence of dry end fires and veneer plug-ups are greatly increased as a result. The most effective and proven method of “dried-right-first-time” veneer is by maintaining a controlled level of humidity throughout the entire drying process, from start to finish. At Westmill, we have developed a system that can do just that. Westmill’s newly patented 2PEx Dryer Pressure Balance & Humidity Migration Control System provides absolute control of the humidity ratio along the entire dryer’s length resulting in Turbo charge your dryer with Westmill’s new 2PEx system increased dryer production with greatly improved veneer quality versus any other system operating. By incorporating separate extraction points at both ends of the dryer we can accurately control both the humidity-migration and the humidity-ratio throughout the dryer, thus creating the perfect environment for drying veneer. Unlike other systems, by controlling the movement of highly moisture laden air from the dryer’s green end into the dry end, the 2PEx provides critically important final conditioning to the veneer. The 2PEx utilizes pressure transmitters and a sophisticated automatic PLC program to minimize the exchange of gasses into or exhaust from the dryer. Combined with Westmill’s (patented) Dryer Roll Baffle system, we can “reduce” heat demand, “increase” dryer temperatures, and “increase” dryer production all while reducing the incidence of dryer fires. The 2PEx system is now standard on Westmills’ new 4, 6 and 8 deck veneer jet dryers. The 2PEx can also be retrofitted onto existing dryers, regardless of the original manufacturer. A recent case study saw a steamheated dryer upgraded with the 2PEx system resulting in a preliminary average temperature increase of 10° F along the entire dryer. 2PEx Pressure Balance & Control System: l increased dryer production l greatly improved veneer quality l reduced energy consumption l reduced risk of fires l increased dryer humidity ratio l reduced in-plant emissions
UPDATE 12 ➤ David Gandossi, CEO of Mercer, states, “We are very pleased with our impending acquisition of the facility. It represents an attractive entry point for us into the CLT business with a near new state-of-the-art facility. It fits well with our strategy to expand in the solid wood products space and aligns with a core value to provide sustainable and carbon reducing alternatives for a warming planet.” Mercer International has operations in Germany and Canada and reports a consolidated annual production capacity of 2.2 million tonnes of pulp and 550MMBF of lumber. Another new facility formerly owned
by Katerra, a component manufacturing plant in Tracy, Calif., was acquired through a bidding process by Philadelphia-based Volumetric Building Companies (VAC). The company defines itself as a “volumetric modular business that simplifies complex issues by integrating architecture, logistics, manufacturing, and construction into a single package to produce multifamily housing solutions in less time at a greater return.” Katerra went through $3 billion in equity investments since its founding. In the bankruptcy filing Katerra estimated liabilities of $1 billion to $10 billion Katerra wasn’t shy about wanting to shake up—and speed up—the conven-
tional construction industry. In addition to building manufacturing plants, it bought everything from architectural firms, to construction firms to dirt contractors. But many of the projects it entered into appeared to experience the same hiccups and cost overruns that conventional on-site construction projects sometimes encounter, and perhaps with less quality, as Katerra tacked on substantial costs related to re-work issues. Katerra experienced nearly $2.8 billion in financial losses in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Both Mercer and VAC were stalkinghorse bidders whose original bids prevailed for their respective acquisitions.
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PROJECTS METRO & SIEMPELKAMP: TOGETHERNESS IS THE KEY or almost 20 years Metro and Siempelkamp have been cooperating within a good and trusting partnership. Most recently, Metro, one of the largest woodbased panel producers in Southeast Asia, ordered a new particleboard plant made by Siempelkamp. In April, Metro celebrated the first board of a Siempelkamp MDF plant. Vipas Piyasombatkul, Managing Director Metro MDF, and Kanatuch Piyasombatkul, Managing Director Metro Particle, share their insights.
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prioritizing to find that perfect balance between a larger cooperation, all the levels of decentralized system of decision-making but also have a sense of family. Sharing the values of a family business—that’s why our father would always have that place in his heart for Mr. Dieter Siempelkamp. They have quite a relationship and my father has always admired him as a person that sticks to the family values and is still healthy and involved. Metro is the leader in MDF manufacturing in Southeast Asia—this core message is anchored on the Metro website. What exactly is the strength of this business area? Vipas Piyasombatkul: We have been the leading wood-based panels manufacturer in Southeast Asia for 70 years. That is where our strength lies. We know all types of wood, we talk wood, we love wood. My father’s passion was knowing every type, every log and detail of the tree and he passed his
Metro and Siempelkamp are both committed to the strong values of a family-owned company. What constitutes the value of a family business in today’s globalized world? Vipas Piyasombatkul: For our family the key is a flexible and adaptable Sai Noi site, where Metro has two particleboard lines structure—without structure we would have just stayed a small family business. We wouldn’t have grown into an international and competitive company. The decisive decision-making or the ability to adapt to change very quickly are what gives us the competitive edge over some old constitutional or even old style large cooperations. Kanatuch Piyasombatkul: We are transitioning from the second generation to a third and there will be a fourth generation The deal is made between Metro and Siempelkamp. pretty soon. We are now 52 • SEPTEMBER 2021 • PanelWorld CLICK HERE IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY OPTED IN!
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passion on to us and so will I pass it on to my son. My son’s name is Alder, which is the name of a tree.
The newly ordered Siempelkamp particleboard line will make Metro the largest particleboard producer in SE Asia. The raw board market is competitive. What strategies will you pursue to add value to your raw board products? Kanatuch Piyasombatkul: Actually, our main strength has always been in the value-added product. To be able to digest
Some weeks ago you celebrated the first board of Siempelkamp’s MDF plant. How satisfied are you with the performance? Vipas Piyasombatkul: The line is ramping up nicely, we are very satisfied. The performance of the machine is one thing, but the reason I am very satisfied is the setup team. The experience of the Siempelkamp team during the plant setup is on another level. Actually we didn’t expect COVID 19 when we shook hands, but looking back we think it was a quite successful team cooperation. I think Siempelkamp had everyone on site more or less at the time that we needed them. And this sounds easy, Vipas Piyasombatkul but it is not.
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the volume of the continuous line into the market or into any specific market is very difficult, so the board itself needs to be digested into many different market sectors and one of which is the value-added product. As for particleboards, I have to say that despite this new line we are already the largest player in South Asia. This line gives us a new strategic position for a better logistical base, thus adding another level of flexibility in terms of how we allocate our product portfolio. We will also pretty much enlarge our value-added line in the paper sector or the melamine shortcycling as well as we are also doing a lot of high pressured laminate and all the steps of the paper value-added product. The cooperation between Siempelkamp and Metro is based on 20 years of good cooperation. What are the main reasons that convince
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you of Siempelkamp? Vipas Piyasombatkul: For me it is the service and support. Technology is one thing, manufacturing another. More important for us, the reason why we have been doing business with Siempelkamp for 20 years is service and support. I am not talking about spare parts or new machines. I am talking about
when we have problems, when mistakes have happened. It is not like a blaming game, but people on both sides trying to solve it the fastest way possible. Kanatuch Piyasombatkul: The key is “togetherness.” After sales service is essentially the most important factor when it comes to any handshake. I have always called each agreement a renewed “vow of
marriage.” There are ups and downs but if both are heading towards the same direction they will always figure out the way to improve together in the end. We appreciate the amount of experience in the service people, the engineering department, the experience that Sicoplan has, the experience in all the designers and the site guys. This experience, accumulated over the years, is truly valuable to the customer. I am seeing that Siempelkamp is able to continue this promising trend and we are quite happy about that. Quality goes hand in hand with well-planned investments. What is particularly important to you? Vipas Piyasombatkul: We were taught quality since a very young age. When I started Ply Wood after college, my dad said: “If your product is not good enough, do not put my father’s stamp on it.” Sustainability and resource efficiency are becoming increasingly important in the wood-based panel industry. What do you consider to be particularly significant? Vipas Piyasombatkul: I think resource efficiency is the name of our industry itself, especially in South East Asia and Thailand. Instead of using big natural trees to make a table, we can use waste to make similar looking tables at a similar strength and structure at a cheaper price. Kanatuch Piyasombatkul: There was always this one story that our father used to tell us: All of his life he has been trying to prove himself to his father who came from a traditional hard working Chinese family. When his father passed away, our father asked himself what will be next. The man he has been living to prove himself to was no longer with us. This was when he realized the true value of our company; that his family is not just the family that is blood-related, his family is all of the 6,000 employees and their families who are also relying on him. I think this captures the way of thinking within our group. At this point my father was able to figure out that it is a legacy that lives on and it’s how you portray the legacy that allows us to be PW sustainable in the future. Article and photos were supplied to Panel World by Siempelkamp.
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Raute Corp. received orders worth EUR 16 million from Segezha Group to Russia. The orders include new production lines and modernization of existing lines to increase veneer production capacity, and also production lines to further process plywood. Machinery and equipment will be delivered to the expansion of Vyatskiy Fanernyi Kombinat’s birch plywood mills in Kirov region. The machinery and equipment will be delivered in 2022 and production on the new lines will be started mostly during the last part of 2022. The equipment will be engineered and produced mostly in Raute’s production unit in Lahti, with measuring devices and analyzers at the Kajaani unit. Segezha Group is a leading Russian vertically integrated holding company in the forest industry performing a full cycle of operations from logging to advanced wood processing. The Group has facilities in 11 countries, including Russia, and exports its products to more than 100 markets worldwide. Raute has previously, in 2006 and 2017, delivered two production processes for the manufacture of birch plywood to Vyatskiy Fanernyi Kombinat. Segezha Group also has a large birch plywood mill under installation and commissioning phase in Galich, Kostroma region, the production process which was also delivered by Raute. Raute has substantially improved service ability in the Russian market by establishing a Service Center in Kirov in 2019.
MERINO LEAPS INTO PARTICLEBOARD Merino Industries Ltd., one of India’s largest laminates manufacturers, has ordered a particleboard line from Dieffenbacher. Construction is scheduled to start shortly at Merino’s new site in Halol in the Indian state of Gujarat. “Particleboard production is new to us. That’s why it was crucial for us to find partners who not only support us with state-of-the-art technology but also with their expertise in production and process know-how,” comments Merino
Managing Director Prakash Lohia. “We are glad to have found such a partner in Dieffenbacher.” In addition to a CPS+ continuous press, Merino ordered a chipping line and flake preparation, forming station and forming line, press emission control system, raw board handling and pneumatic transport and exhaust system with all necessary safety equipment. The order also includes the drum dryer and Lukki raw board storage system. MyDIEFFENBACHER, Dieffenbacher’s digital service solutions platform consisting of the ticket and messaging app MyMessenger, the MyParts online spare parts catalog and the condition monitoring solution, MyCockpit, is also included. In addition Dieffenbacher is responsible for the plant electrics, automation and the engineering of the complete plant. “We can’t wait to roll out our new particleboard plant operations together with Dieffenbacher. This initiative is a big step in our efforts to continually enhance our business capabilities and reinforce our position as a leading company in the surfacing solutions industry,” Lohia adds.
SHANDONG HUAN MAKES FIRST BOARD Chinese manufacturer Shandong Huan Ge Decoration Co., Ltd has produced the first board on a Siempelkamp line for ultra-thin MDF with a 9 ft. x 28.8 m ContiRoll continuous press. Founded in 2017, Shandong Huan Ge Decoration is located in Linyi in China’s Shandong Province. The company specializes in the production of high quality MDF for interior construction, and follows an integrated approach that includes in-house research and development in addition to production and sales. After one and a half years of intensive product research on the application possibilities, material use and application areas, Shandong Huan Ge Decoration decided in favor of a plant made by Siempelkamp. The annual production capacity of the new plant is 250,000 m³, with the plant being designed for a board thickness range of 1 mm up to 9 mm. In addition to the continuous press, the scope of supply includes the complete Siempelkamp process line with
matforming machine, prepress and compactor. The trimming units and diagonal saws and a fully automated storage system are also part of the order volume. Siempelkamp was also assigned with the technical planning as well as the supervision and coordination of assembly and commissioning.
ARBOREAL PLANS CLT FACILITY Equipment and technology supplier Ledinek reports it has been selected to supply a CLT line for the new venture, Arboreal, in Tacuarembó, Uruguay. In March 2021, businessman Mark Crandall from the United States and Matías Abergo, CEO of construction systems firm Enkel Group from Uruguay, established Arboreal upon the acquisition of Frutifor Lumber Co., a pine sawmill in Tacuarembó. They announced an immediate investment in the sawmill’s drying capacity, doubling production to 250,000 m³, while also announcing the implementation of the largest and most advanced CLT plant in South America, with production capacity initially at 50.000 m³ per year. Installation is scheduled for the beginning of 2022. Arboreal’s investment contributes to the generation of added value from Uruguay’s forest resources, boosting industrial activity in the northern part of the country and promoting the development of environmentally sustainable construction. “Uruguay has very competitive forestry resources,” comments Abergo as Arboreal President. “When we envision the future, we see Mass Timber as a solution to reduce CO2 emission by 2030. The construction sector is responsible for almost 40% of the greenhouse gases; this plant is the first step to reduce and sequestrate CO 2 . We need to start thinking about our homes as big CO2 warehouses.” Abergo adds: “When selecting the supplier for the CLT line, Arboreal needed to rely on a provider like Ledinek with many years of experience in the market and is capable of providing state-of-the-art machines. Choosing Ledinek as a supplier was a strategic decision; a project of this scale has never been done before in South America.”
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Jeff Niewedde has joined Biomass Engineering & Equipment as Chief Financial Officer. Before joining BE&E full time, Niewedde served as the company’s interim CFO and served in similar roles with two prior companies in streamlining processes and process improvement. Niewedde holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Information Systems from the University of Indianapolis and has 18 years of experience. “Jeff brings another level of maturity to our growing company,” says Dane Floyd, owner and CEO. “We’re more confident than ever about our position and ability to meet the everincreasing demand for our products and services.” The ever-evolving BE&E team also includes Carl Rosskopf and Michael Selenke, engineers; Scott Lawson, chief production manager; Richard Weber, materials control supervisor; Jeremiah Richards, manufacturing engineer. The company also announced the addition of Cory Frashefski as Sales Engineer and Project Manager in the Northwest U.S.
DIGITAL PLATFORM IS PRESENTED Beginning September 27 exploreSiempelkamp will participate in the digital event, LIGNA.Innovation Network, organized by Deutsche Messe AG and the VDMA Woodworking Machinery Assn. This virtual event attracts international Ligna visitors for three days. In May, the registration phase for the digital, future-oriented content platform, exploreSiempelkamp, was launched. Now the first content level is going online. Customers, partners, industry experts and media representatives can discover exciting and visionary content on the topics of sustainability, digitalization and complete plant competence on https://explore.siempelkamp.com.
TECH-TOGETHER IS PLANNED For the past two years, the industry has faced unique challenges as the corona pandemic has led to the cancellation of important events that previously enabled face-to-face meetings. A group of machine and equipment manufacturers and their industrial partners from the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region in Germany have established an alternative event to bring together woodworking technology: Tech-Together. Renowned suppliers covering the entire process chain welcome their worldwide clientele from September 27-29. The aim is to personally welcome customers back into their showrooms. By opening their doors simultaneously, the participating companies offer interested customers an incentive to travel throughout the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region and establish contact with numerous companies. If circumstances change, companies can switch to online content. The program is available on the event website: www.tech-together.de
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CLIPPINGS HAMILTON WAS KEY MAN FOR SCOTCH arion Charles (Charlie) Hamilton, of M Grove Hill, Ala., who devot-
ed his career to Alabamabased Scotch Lumber and Scotch Plywood while also establishing other wood products business ventures, died July 18 following an illness. He was 83. Born and raised in a logging environment near Fulton, the son of longtime logger and legendary Scotch logging superintendent M.C. Hamilton, Charlie served in a range of positions for Scotch and was always encouraged by Scotch co-owner Billy Harrigan. Hamilton had graduated from Sweet Water High School in 1956 and continued his education at Auburn University, graduating in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. From logging to plywood, Charlie Hamilton loved and knew all aspects of the southern pine industry. Hamilton started at Scotch Lumber and became responsible for demand increased for plywood, they abama National Guard serving as an land management and timber procureexpanded their timber procurement MP for 10 years. ment, and was soon instrumental in the area by constructing a veneer mill with For 15 years, Hamilton was married to establishment of Scotch Plywood and a log yard 60 miles west in WaynesSandra Nuss of Pine Hill, Ala. They had its three facilities, becoming mill manboro, Miss. in 1969. In 1979 Scotch three daughters: Melissa Hamilton (Jill), ager and general manager. looked east to expand and a veneer Kate Huggins (Robby), and Meg In the mid-1960s, the third generation mill with a log yard and dryer started Copeland (Todd). In 1979, Hamilton marof Scotch ownership, the Harrigan and up in Beatrice, Ala. ried Sherry Clark of Waynesboro. They O’Melia families, began looking into In 1985, Hamilton co-formed Hamilwere happily married for 43 years and the possibilities of softwood plywood. ton Timber Co. and in 1996 Hamilton have two daughters: Suzanne Howell Billy Harrigan put Hamilton on the task. and Woods opened the Hamilton Woods (Steve) and Jessica Pierce (Loren). “Charlie followed a train load of logs to Veneer mill in Grove Hill. During this Hamilton was preceded in death by Oregon and learned to do the impossitime, Hamilton served on the Alabama his parents, Millard Calvin Hamilton ble,” reflects Montgomery Woods, coState Forestry Commission as Vice and Thelma Green Hamilton; M.C. owner of Scotch Plywood and former Chairman for 12 years. He retired from Hamilton (brother) and Betty Hamilton business partner of Hamilton’s. “He reScotch Plywood in 2012. A year later he Bradford (sister). He is survived by his turned to Fulton to build and operate the sold his interest in Hamilton Timber Co. wife, Sherry, his children and numerfirst pine plywood mill east of the MisHamilton was known as a man of his ous grandchildren, brothers Bill and sissippi. Charlie and his cohorts had no word, a person of honesty and integrity, Jack Hamilton and a sister, Nita idea what they were doing, but through and he expected likewise from his staff Hamilton Skellie. hard work and ingenuity, they created a and co-workers. He had a giving nature Funeral Services were held July 21 at business that has gone on to employ and showed kindness to others. He Grove Hill United Methodist Church folthousands of people and provide for loved to hunt, fish, camp and socialize lowed by entombment at Serenity Garcountless associated businesses.” with his buddies. He cherished the time dens Cemetery in Waynesboro. Scotch constructed the plywood mill he spent with his wife, children and In lieu of flowers memorial donations just north of the Scotch Lumber Co. grandchildren. can be given to the Grove Hill United sawmill in Fulton. They produced Early in life Hamilton enlisted in the Methodist Church or the Child Advocatheir first plywood in August 1965. As Federal Reserve and then joined the Alcy Center in Grove Hill, Ala. PW 62 • SEPTEMBER 2021 • PanelWorld
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MSU MODEL DEPICTS MARKET VARIABLES An assistant research professor in Mississippi State’s Dept. of Forestry, Starkville, is leading a collaborative team in creating a precision tool to help increase profits for timber producers and wood-mill consumers. Bruno da Silva, also a scientist in the university’s Forest and Wildlife Research Center, is studying timber supply modeling as part of a $100,000 grant awarded by International Paper. The team is working on a model to aid timber producers in better understanding the impact of market variables and streamlining decision making for forest sector stakeholders. “Our forestry market has become increasingly fragmented over the years,” da Silva says. “What we’re seeing is less room for error and the need for a more precise approach. Our goal is to make a model that can show how different variables like distance to the nearest mill, harvest costs and management practices will affect the timber supply, so forest market players can make informed decisions.” The team aims to design a model that is user-friendly and freely available. Once the finishing touches are made to the model’s programming, the app will be available for download in QGIS, or open source GIS software, as well as in python. See https://www.qgis.org/en/site/ or https://www.python.org/ for more information. “The model functions through mass amounts of regional data, both past and present, to predict future trends in the timber supply. Its output is dynamic and inherently linked to the needs of its user,” da Silva explains. Shaun Tanger, assistant professor at MSU’s Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi, is also on the project and looks forward to seeing how the model will help him as a forestry specialist. “Part of my job with the MSU Extension Service is to make sure small forest landowners are able to keep a position in the market that remains sustainable and profitable. This model will show landowners how variables impact profitability based on their specific circumstances. This is precision timber production,” Tanger says. The team is collaborating with several faculty from North Carolina State University including Frederick Cubbage, Robert Abt and Rajan Parajuli. Jesse Henderson with the U.S. Forest Service also is a collaborator.
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COASTLAND ORDERS DRYING LINE Coastland Wood Industries is investing in a six-deck, four-load-wide dryer complete with veneer grading and stacking system from Raute. “Veneer is Coastland’s primary business and we understand that dry veneer quality and grading accuracy is critical for their customers’ production needs. We are very excited to work with our neighbor here on Annacis Island in Delta, BC towards a very successful project,” comments Raute VP Trevor Wendt. This will be the second Raute Veneer Drying Line R7 supplied in North America in 2022.
VMG GROUP GEARS UP FOR LVL Raute has supplied its most advanced R7 Series technology for the new VMG Group LVL factory in Lithuania. “Wood building is booming in Europe and we want to be on top of this
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industry direction of sustainable future. LVL is dimensionally accurate, stable, and has stiff load-bearing components which allows for quick installation, less disturbance, and minimized waste on construction sites,” comments Mindaugas Kozinecas, Production Development Director at VMG Group. The complete mill delivery includes all lines and machines for veneer and LVL manufacturing, intelligent data collection system—MillSIGHTS, and machine vision analyzers for production optimization. The latest veneer drying technology as well as veneer peeling technology are part of the delivery. Ensuring optimized material flow and high productivity, Raute provided consultation and factory layout plans from the early stages of the project. The plan is to run the factory 24/7 with preventive maintenance strategy taking a significant role. The original spare part package ensures maximized uptime. “We at VMG Group have a long his-
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tory with Raute. In addition, Raute has an undeniable experience and reference base in LVL technology. One big influence was that they can deliver the complete mill,” Kozinecas adds. The mill is planned to be operational in Q3/2022.
ROSEBURG SELLS PIECE OF OREGON TIMBERLAND Roseburg Forest Products is selling 59,564 acres of timberland located in the South Umpqua region of Oregon to
Chinook Forest Partners, a timberland investment management group, for an undisclosed amount. Roseburg Senior Vice President of Resources Scott Folk comments, “Consistent with the execution of our strategic planning goals and objectives, we are selling this targeted subset of timberlands in South Umpqua to better align our fee timberland portfolio and help ensure that we have the right bal-
ance of long-term core properties. With the recent announcement of our coastal Oregon timberland acquisition and retention of a supply agreement with Chinook Forest Partners associated with the South Umpqua sale, we remain very well positioned to ensure that our Western manufacturing facilities will have a secure, sustainable supply of high quality logs and wood fiber for decades to come.”
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GREAT GIANT INC. VENEER AND VENEERED PRODUCTS 260 Dachang Road Niao Song District Kaohsiung, Taiwan 833 Tel: 886 7 3790270 Fax: 886 7 3790275 E Mail: jc.giant@msa.hinet.net
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SPECIALISTS IN AUSTRALIAN & PACIFIC VENEERS FSC & PEFC ECO-CERT Veneers from around the world Over 150 species in stock Reconstituted veneer/spliced faces/rotary veneers Website: Email: Tel:
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Fancy plywood/MDF/ Particle Board/ Blockboard Layon Veneer, Veneer Parquet, etc. Lot 488, Jalan Jati Kiri, Kg. Perepat 42200 Kapar, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel: +603 3259 1988 • Fax: +603 3259 1886 E-mail: bungaraya@bungarayapanel.com Website: www.bungarayapanel.com
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Dimension Plywood Inc. A FULL SERVICE PLYWOOD & VENEER COMPANY WE OFFER: Short turnaround time, In-house veneer mill—ROTARY, FLAT CUT, RIFT and QUARTERS, Custom pressing capabilities, Architectural specified plywood jobs, Huge veneer and core inventory, Over 100 natural species and engineer veneers in stock, All sizes and thicknesses–6'x4' to 5'x12', Internal logistics for fast on-time deliveries Contact us: Birchland Plywood-Veneer Ltd. TeL: 705-842-2430 • Fax: 705-842-2496 Visit www.birchlandplywood.com to view our “Live Log Program”
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Quality Veneers Manufacturers of Decorative Hardwood Veneer Domestic and International Markets Species include: Walnut, White Oak, Red Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry and Birch “Quality is the Lifeblood of our Business” 112 Shelby Ave. ◆ P.O. Box 7 Edinburgh, IN 46124 Phone: 812-526-2671 ◆ Fax: 812-526-5865 E-mail: info@amoshill.com Website: www.amoshill.com The mark of responsible forestry FSC Supplier: SCS-COC-002445 * SCS-CW-002445
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Proudly serving our clients in the hardwood plywood sheetstock, plywood component, solid wood component, face and core veneer markets for over 40 years. Looking forward to applying our worldwide knowledge and resources to help create the solution you need. inquiry@pittsburghforest.com Office: 724.969.5000 375 Valleybrook Rd, McMurray, PA 15367
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EVENTS SEPTEMBER 3-6 • WMF: Shanghai International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, China. Call (852) 2516 3518; visit woodworkfair.com. 7-9 • Decorative Hardwoods Association 100th anniversary celebration and meeting, Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head, SC. Call 703-435-2900; visit decorativehardwoods.org. 25-28 • Furniture China 2021, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Pudong, Shanghai, China. Call +86-21-64371178; visit furniture-china.cn/en-us.
OCTOBER 13-16 • IFMAC WOODMAC Indonesia—the International Furniture Manufacturing Components and Woodworking Machinery Exhibition, Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Indonesia. Visit ifmac.net. 17-19 • Composite Panel Assn. Fall meeting, Lansdowne Resort, Leesburg, Va. Call 703-724-1128; visit composite panel.org.
NOVEMBER 30-December 3 • Woodex, 17th International Exhibition of Equipment and Technologies for Woodworking and Furniture Production, Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia. Visit woodexpo.ru.
DECEMBER 3-6 • BIFA WOOD Vietnam, Binh Duong Convention, Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. Call +84 274 222 1735; visit bifawoodvietnam.com.
FEBRUARY 2022 24-28 • IndiaWood 2022, Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bangalore, India. Call +91-80-4250 5000; visit indiawood.com.
MARCH 2022 15-17 • Dubai Woodshow, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Call +971 4 39 23232; visit dubaiwoodshow.com. 29-30 • Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo, Omni Hotel at CNN Center, Atlanta, Ga. Call 334-834-1170; e-mail dianne@hattonbrown.com; visit bioenergyshow.com.
31-April 1 • Panel & Engineered Lumber International Conference & Expo (PELICE), Omni Hotel at CNN Center, Atlanta, Ga. Call 800-669-5613; visit pelice-expo.com. Listings are submitted months in advance. Always verify dates and locations with contacts prior to making plans to attend.
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