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What You Need To Know About DEF Note: The following is the work of Josh Tovey, Tigercat Industries Service Engineer, as it basically appeared in a recent issue of Between The Branches, Tigercat’s customer-dealer publication. The article provides crucial, comprehensive and timely information about Diesel Exhaust Fluid, a product required by the new generation Tier 4f engines which began showing up in logging equipment in 2013. All forestry equipment manufacturers are going through the growing pains and education process of dealing with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) as production of Tier 4f machines accelerates. This “new” fluid that invokes such concern has actually been used for some time, introduced commercially to on-road markets in 2004. (Tigercat introduced its first Tier 4f machine, a 620E skidder, in September 2013.) By providing proper education to dealers and customers, the introduction of additional models using DEF has had minimal impact to the end user. Much like fuel, there are specifications and handling procedures that must be respected to ensure the complete system functions properly. Here are the basics that you need to know to be successful with DEF. What is DEF? DEF is a clear mixture of chemical grade urea and demineralized water. Those familiar with the agricultural industry may be familiar with urea, which is a common nitrogen-based fertilizer. However, DEF is made with chemical grade urea, with strict limits on the amount and type of particles in the urea. TH Note: It is colorless, non-hazardous, and non-flamable. If DEF comes into contact with skin it can simply be washed off with water. How does DEF work? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the amount of particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions an engine can produce. DEF is used in conjunction with a catalyst to lower nitrogen oxide emissions. DEF is injected into the exhaust stream, breaking down into ammonia and re4
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acting with nitrogen oxide to form water and harmless nitrogen gas. This chemical reaction is most efficient at high temperatures. Extended idling (4 hours for Tier 4i, 9 for Tier 4f) or low load operations should be avoided where possible. How much DEF does a machine use? DEF consumption is normally 6-8% of fuel consumption for Tigercat Tier 4f machines. In extreme applications it can be as high as 10%. The exact consumption depends on the machine model and some environmental conditions. Where can you buy DEF? Most truck stops and gas stations stock DEF in 2.5 gallon disposable jugs with built-in spouts for the on-road market. Most truck stops sell it at the pump. DEF can also be purchased at various auto parts stores, as well as on-line. Make sure the seal is present and intact when the cap is removed. Contractors with large fleets may find the jugs impractical, preferring to buy and store in larger quantities. In this case, extra care must be taken to ensure that the excess volumes do not become contaminated. TH Note: The product is available in 1, 2.5 and 4 gallon jugs—the most expensive method on a per-gallon basis—and in 55 gallon drums and 275 or 330 gallon totes. Which brand is recommended? All DEF must meet ISO 22241 specifications and be certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). DEF should not be diluted with any other fluid, including water, or be used with any additives. Doing so risks adding chemical contamination into the system. Any product promoting low temperature DEF or additives should be avoided. If you use DEF that does not meet required specifications, your machine may operate correctly for a short time, but minerals in low quality DEF will quickly build up in the after-treatment system, leading to an inevitable and costly failure. To put this in perspective, it only takes two teaspoons of oil to contaminate a 5,000 gallon tanker of DEF, according to reputable suppliers.
How much does DEF cost? Since the Tigercat FPT engines are more fuel-efficient than previous Tier 3 machines (and most competing Tier 4 machines), the cost of DEF is easily offset by reduced fuel consumption. The end user will not see any increase in operating costs by using DEF. TH Note: DEF is readily available for about $12 per 2.5 gallon jug—less when bought in bulk. How do I store DEF? DEF has a defined shelf life that is temperature-dependent, and proper storage maximizes shelf life. DEF stored at 100°F (38°C) will last less than 90 days; stored at 80°F (27°C), it will last approximately 12 months. DEF that has expired will cause emission components to function incorrectly and limit the performance of the machine. Ideally, DEF should be stored between 23°F-68°F (-5°C and 20°C), which will result in a shelf life of up to 36 months. It should be stored out of direct sunlight and away from possible contaminates. It is a good practice to understand how much DEF will be consumed and
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to maintain no more than a 90-day supply to avoid risks associated with expiration. It should only be stored in the original sealed container and should be stored to allow for first-in, first-out use. The manufacturing date should always be reviewed to ensure you are not purchasing or storing expired DEF. What happens if DEF freezes? Freezing does not harm DEF. 48
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Travis Taylor Eulogized In Winnfield, Louisiana Funeral services for Louisiana logging leader and forestry business entrepreneur Travis Taylor were conducted December 30 in Winnfield, La. Taylor, 69, died December 27 at his residence in the Brewton’s Mill community. He had undergone treatment for lung cancer for some two years. In his 48-year logging career, Travis made many friends with his warm, outgoing manner, inquisitive nature, positive attitude, and sense of humor. He was respected and admired as a gifted leader, visionary, mentor, innovator, and entrepreneur; and was known for his inspiration, determination, forward thinking, and willingness to take risks. He enjoyed engaging all types of people. “I think I can learn something from just about every person I come in contact with,” he was fond of saying. All of this was reflected in the hundreds of friends and associates who turned out to offer condolences to his family and to bid him farewell. One of Travis’ most telling characteristics was the black CAT hat (cap) he wore pulled far down on his brow—he was seldom seen without it—so his family decided that he be buried with it. As a fitting tribute, all pallbearers wore the same hat. The son of a shortwood pulpwood producer, Travis earned a forestry degree from Louisiana Tech in 1966 and soon was producing shortwood himself, staying the course until 1974, when he converted to treelength logging. He gambled with the cut-tolength system in 1997, working primarily on RoyOMartin holdings but also performing some specialty work on the Kisatchie National Forest. He spent three weeks in Finland, talking with Ponsse officials about CTL equipment, the CTL method, and observing how Scandinavian loggers made the system work. By 1998, Travis Taylor Logging and Chipping fielded five crews: two conventional treelength, two cut-tolength and one chipping. For a time he had four CTL teams in the mix, even trying some experimental double shifting with harvesters and forwarders, but idled the CTL teams in 2002, among other reasons because of machine downtime inflicted by thick, unforgiving underbrush, and operators 6
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who could not handle the solitude of the CTL system. In the 1990s Travis was instrumental in getting the Louisiana Logging Council (LLC) up and going and ultimately served as president of the organization. He was selected as the LLC Logger of the Year in 1997. Ten years later he became involved with the American Loggers Council, working through the officer ranks and serving as the ALC president for 2012-13. As well, he helped organize and implement a forestry trade show in Louisiana and was instrumental in starting a training program for logging equipment operators. He also served on the board of the Timbermen’s Self Insured Fund.
Travis Taylor in 2006 in his characteristic dress: denim long sleeve shirt, black CAT hat
Buck Vandersteen, Executive Director of the Louisiana Forestry Assn., called Travis “the E.F. Hutton of logging—when he spoke, people listened. Travis was conscientious in his work, and his crew was one of the best. Travis’ legacy will be the good will, vision, and compassion of a selfless man with big ideas for making logging one of the best and most respected businesses in forestry.” Danny Dructor, Executive Vice President of the American Loggers Council, issued this statement: “Travis was a friend and mentor, and most importantly a man who lived by his faith. ‘Back-up’ and ‘bluff’ were not in his vocabulary, as he spent almost every waking moment thinking of ways to make this industry a better place to work. I considered Travis a dear friend, and greatly valued the time we had together.”
Ever in the hunt for business opportunities, Travis and several other Louisiana loggers acquired a closed chemical plant in Pollock, La. in 2003 and formed Vanguard SynFuels with the intent of ultimately producing biofuels from forest residues and juvenile pine trees. That plan never materialized and the group eventually sold the plant to other chemical interests. In 2006 Travis and Mickey Hawkins, a friend and fellow logger, acquired the Martin Forest Products chip mill in Winnfield, renamed and upgraded the facility and operated it for some four years before selling it. Perhaps his most notable achievement was the 2004 founding of the Southern Loggers Cooperative (SLC), a forestry and agricultural non-profit based in Pineville, La. Travis had toyed with the idea for many years but encountered little interest from other loggers. When fuel costs began to rise, some loggers could see the benefit of coming together to trim costs. He found eight counterparts who were willing and able to invest in the organization. Starting with a single station in Winnfield in 2005, the SLC today operates 24 stations in seven states that sold almost 29 million gallons of fuel in 2014. The SLC now has more than 1,800 members from 15 states. Travis was the SLC’s first elected president-chairman (2005) and served in that capacity throughout 2009 and remained a board member through 2012. “Even with our growth, he was always pushing us to do more to help as many loggers as possible,” relates SLC Executive Director/CEO Todd Martin, who went on to comment on Travis’ entrepreneurial acumen and leadership: “Many never knew the amazing businessman he was, and that was perfectly fine with Travis. The thing about him was that he was never satisfied with average. He often said, ‘Average is the top of the bottom or the bottom of the top.’ Travis did not want himself or any company or organization he was associated with to be average. He was constantly thinking of inventive ways to help make logging and the timber industry more efficient. More than any other person I know, he helped change the image of logging for the better.” Last May at the annual meeting of the LLC and the Louisiana Forestry Assn., Travis was awarded the LLC’s first Lifetime Achievement Award for all of his work in advancing logging
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Enviva, Hancock Form Pellet Partnership Enviva Holdings, LP and John Hancock Life Insurance Co. have partnered with plans to develop industrial wood pellet production plants and marine export terminals in the Southeastern U.S. Their initial project, through their affiliates, Enviva Development Holdings, LLC and Hancock Natural Resource Group, Inc., will include an investment of up to $320 million in Enviva Wilmington Holdings, LLC and the construction of an industrial wood pellet plant in Sampson County, NC, and a marine export terminal at the Port of Wilmington, NC. Enviva will serve as the managing member and operator of the joint venture, which expects to commence construction of the Sampson plant and Wilmington terminal immediately. Wood pellet production from the Sampson plant will be exported through the Wilmington terminal under long-term contracts with major European power generators. Hancock Natural Resource Group is composed of three divisions: Hancock Timber Resource Group, Hancock Agricultural Investment Group and Hancock Renewable Energy Group. Enviva affiliates currently own and operate five wood pellet production plants throughout the Southeastern U.S. and export products through terminals in Chesapeake, Va. and Mobile, Ala. It is also expected to close on its purchase of the Green Circle Bio Energy pellet operation in Cottondale, Fla. In the past three years Enviva has built and started up plants in Ahoskie, NC; Northampton County, NC and Southampton County, Va., while operating purchased plants in Amory, Miss. 8
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and Wiggins, Miss. The combined wood pellet production capacity from these five facilities is 1.6 million metric tons.
Deere, Tigercat, Others Book InWoodsExpo Space John Deere, Tigercat and Barko, in cooperation with their respective local dealers, Stribling Equipment, MidSouth Forestry Equipment and Crouse Truck Parts & Equipment, are the first major companies to book exhibit space with InWoodsExpo 2015. The live forestry equipment demonstration is set for June 18-20 near Hot Springs, Ark. Other exhibitors of record as of early January included Tuckers Truck, Texarkana Truck Center, Waratah, Cutting Systems, Quadco, Alliance Tire, VPG Onboard Weighing Systems, BITCO Insurance, and Farm Credit of Western Arkansas. A total of upwards of 75 exhibitors is expected, given the improving economy and a healthier forest products industry that is expanding in many locations, including Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. In keeping with the emergence of Tier 4f engine technology and other sophisticated machinery advancements, the theme for the event is ‘Tech Up.’ Sponsored by the Arkansas Timber Producers Assn. (ATPA) and Hatton-Brown Publishers, the event will again be staged on a previously thinned pine plantation owned and sustainably managed by Weyerhaeuser Co. The tract is conveniently located just off Arkansas highway 128, about 16 miles east of Hot Springs and about eight miles west of Interstate 30. Larry Boccarossa, ATPA Executive Director and manager of the show, notes the mid-year date was selected in an attempt to distance the expo from the threat of severe spring thunderstorms and/or tornados, which were issues in 2007 and 2011. “It will be a little warmer in June than April or May—average mid-June high in Hot Springs is only 84º—but warmer conditions are better than the threat of severe weather,” he reasons. “Another advantage to having the expo in June is that it will give families a chance to plan a vacation around it. There are lots of attractions to see in the Hot Springs area.” He notes the expo will incorporate on-site parking and special activities for children for the first time. Continuing education opportunities will again
be offered for loggers and foresters. First held in 2004, the show typically draws several thousand attendees from the ArkLaTex region and beyond. “We anticipate the best overall participation in many years, thanks to a recovering and expanding industry and Hatton-Brown’s aggressive promotion,” Boccarossa says. To book space, contact Kathy Sternenberg at 251-928-4962, e-mail ksternenberg@bellsouth.net. For more information on the show visit ark loggers.com/expo or phone Larry Boccarossa at 501-224-2232.
Potlatch Completes Timberlands Purchase Potlatch Corp. closed the previously announced purchase of 201,000 acres of timberlands in Alabama and Mississippi from affiliates of Resource Management Service, LLC for $384 million. “We are very pleased to complete the acquisition of high quality timberlands in Alabama and Mississippi,” says Michael Covey, chairman and CEO. Potlatch is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with 1.6 million acres of timberland in Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Minnesota and Mississippi.
Portucel To Build Pellet Mill In Greenwood, South Carolina Portucel Group, a leading paper manufacturer based in Portugal, plans to invest $110 million to build a wood pellet manufacturing facility in Greenwood, SC. The plant will produce 460,000 tons annually. Portucel’s facility will be located in the Emerald Road Industrial Corridor. The company expects to create 70 jobs. The Coordinating Council for Economic Development in South Carolina has approved a $150,000 grant to assist with the costs of road, site and infrastructure improvements as well as job development credits related to the project. “We are confident that we have found the right partners in South Carolina and that together we can provide a steady source of safe, reliable and renewable energy for the 21st century,” comments Portucel Group CEO Diogo da Silveira. The company states it has negotiated supply contracts with fixed price and tenure of 10 years, guaranteeing the sale
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Drax Gears Up For Exciting Year UK electricity generator Drax said it continues to evaluate options for further biomass related capital investments, including development of U.S. East Coast pellet operations. The company is already building pellet plants in Gloster, Miss. and Bastrop, La., with startups scheduled in the first half of 2015, and is reportedly looking at building one near McComb, Miss. The company reports it continues to make good progress with its ongoing transformation to a predominantly biomass-fueled electricity generator. It completed the conversion of one coal unit to biomass in May 2013, and completed a second unit conversion in October 2014. It plans to convert a third unit between July 2015 and June 2016. Commissioning of the new on-site biomass facilities at Drax is complete and all four storage domes are now in service. The company is looking at converting a fourth unit as well.
Rentech Focuses On Plant Startups Rentech expects both of its Ontario pellet mills at Atikokan and Wawa to be producing pellets in 2015, according to an update of company operations prepared for the Wood Pellet Assn. of Canada Annual Conference held in November in Vancouver. Thee Atikokan facility, scheduled to produce 100,000 tonnes annually, was nearing production late in 2014, while the Wawa plant, with 450,000 tonnes annually, is expected to produce pellets for shipment in the second quarter of 2015. The two plants represent an acquisition and conversion cost of $105 million. Rentech purchased both decommissioned composite board plant sites in 2013. The Wawa plant has a 10-year supply agreement with electricity producer Drax based in the UK. Rentech has a 15-year contract with the Wolfe’s Cover port terminal in Quebec City. 10
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Rentech purchased Fulghum Fibres in 2013 and operates 32 chip mills processing 15 million tons of wood fiber in the U.S., Chile and Uruguay. In 2014, Rentech purchased New England Wood Pellet and three plants with a combined capacity of 240,000 tons of bagged pellets annually. Rentech’s evolvement was enhanced last April with a $150 million investment from Blackstone/GSO.
Firm Says Pellet Mill Construction This Year International WoodFuels President Steve Mueller reports its 500,000 ton production capacity wood pellet plant at Sims, NC and its receiving, storage and shipping infrastructure at the Port of Morehead City will be in construction this summer and shipping in the fall of 2016. The port facility will include 80,000 tons of dome storage, rail and truck receiving, and 1,200 T/H of ship loading capacity. The pellet plant will produce industrial grade fuel some months of the year, and “thermal” EN+1A product other months, as per customer orders, which is why the storage facility will include two 40,000 T domes and provide the flexibility to store low-ash biomass fuels for seasonal “just-in-time” supply.
Biomass Power Plant One Step Closer Albany-Dougherty Payroll Development Authority approved a $250 million bond issuance for a possible combined heat and power biomass facility to be located at the Albany Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co. in Albany, Ga. The utility scale biomass plant would represent an investment up to $230 million of investment by Albany Green Energy, LLC. Albany Green Energy will be wholly owned by Constellation New Energy, which is providing financial backing for the project. With final PSC approval, Constellation will sell power created at the biomass plant to Georgia Power and will sell steam to P&G. The Albany facility, the second-largest of P&G’s paper products plants, currently utilizes renewable energy from a biomass boiler that provides a large portion of the current steam load at the site. The new biomass project, along with associated upgrades within the manu-
facturing site, would allow P&G to offset a portion of its natural gas usage with renewable biomass from local sources. The project would P&G meet its goal of increasing its usage of renewable energy to 30% by 2020. Beyond the advantages for P&G, the facility has the long term potential to also provide renewable steam for Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany, helping the base toward its efforts to become the U.S. Department of Defense’s first net-zero installation. Already, about one-third of the base’s energy demand is met through a landfill-to-gas project with Dougherty County that harnesses methane gas output at the county landfill and converts it to energy for the base.
GES Announces Chip/Pellet Mills Global Energy Solutions LLC (GES) intends to build a $20 million chip mill, followed by a large pellet plant and a port facility at the Port of Epes in west Alabama (Sumter County) on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. Construction on the chip mill, which will have the capacity of producing a million tons per year, will begin in the first quarter of next year, according to GES’ Scot Corbett, GES said the pellet plant could be a $120 million investment (1 million metric ton capacity) that could help in the development of the Epes Intermodal Facility (EIF).
New OSB Plant Appears Bound For Corrigan, Texas The approval of a 10-year tax abatement plan by Polk County commissioners appears to bring Martco (RoyOMartin) another step closer to building an OSB plant near Corrigan, Texas. The $235 million plant would be designed to produce 800 million square feet of OSB annually, and run around-the-clock. It would employ 165. A Martco official said they want to take advantage of the strong Texas economy and its building market. Martco, which is headquartered in Alexandria, La., has also been considering other locations for the plant. Martco operates an OSB mill in Oakdale, La. and a plywood plant in Chopin, La. The company owns 570,000 acres of timberland in Louisiana.
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Olstedt Builds On Strengths Company leaders cling to positive attitude, embrace employee well-being.
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lstedt family members have logged in the Northwest for four generations. Herbert, 61, oversees H.D. Olstedt Logging today and is on the job nearly every day, but his son, Dan, 37, has taken control of day-today operations and effectively guided the family business in recent years through good planning and management. Dan describes himself as “the yarder guy” and his older brother, Matt, as a “machinery guy.” That they’ve continued the family tradition is no surprise, considering they’ve had roles in the woods since they
were young teens. “This is all I ever wanted to do,” Dan says, adding, “Dad has let us make our own mistakes and I think we’ve gotten stronger because of that.” After Dan graduated from Portland State in 2003 he fully immersed himself into his father’s business, which maintains a shop and office in Jewell, Ore. in the northwest corner of the state. After making it through some difficult years, the company has found solid footing and continues to enhance its reputation as a versatile organization with a flexible lineup of machinery.
Operations Usually running four sides, including two yarding setups, the company harvests 160-200 loads a week on mountainous, hilly terrain. When Timber Harvesting visited, one of the jobs (with a yarder) was clearcutting a 70-acre tract. The tricky part was the private property and dwellings surrounding the tract. “It’s really challenging because it’s private property all around and instead of doing what I could be doing with the yarder I have to hang inside the unit and log the whole thing around,”
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Olstedt explains. “If I can hang outside the unit with my lines then I have lift and things go a lot better.” Olstedt described the ground as very forgiving, absorbing water quickly and conducive to tremendous tree growth. The company finds its tracts mostly through Weyerhaeuser on former Longview Timber timberlands, which Weyerhaeuser purchased in 2013. Olstedt reports that most things are taken care of when they get to a new tract, but when they leave there are often strict guidelines. “If I’ve made a road I have to scrunch it up or we put water bars in and make sure it can filter out in the unit before it gets to the stream,” Olstedt says. “We have to write off each sale before we leave and sometimes we have to go above and beyond, depending on the forester or the tree farm manager that we’re working for.” Generally working (almost exclusively clear-cutting) an hour to two away from its home office, Olstedt Logging typically makes 10 sorts on a given job. Harvesting big logs and small, average log diameter comes in at 20 inches, but logs will get into the 40-50 inch range. Douglas fir, both for domestic and export, including China and Japan market sorts, accounts for a significant part of production, but Olstedt also moves alder, maple and cedar. Olstedt’s primary markets include the Weyerhaeuser pulp and paper mill in Longview, Wash.; RSG Forest Products in Morton, Wash., Cascade Hardwood in Chehalis, Wash.; Northwest Hardwoods locations; Hampton Lumber in Willamina, Ore. and Stimson Lumber in Gaston, Ore.
“near misses” back to Olstedt and to the Weyerhaeuser tree farm managers so they can share the incidents company wide. Olstedt knows it’s important to keep morale high. “Those guys in the brush are setting chokers and work very
hard,” he notes. But they don’t get paid like the men running the equipment so the company helps them out when it can by buying them gear and boots. The company has a random drug testing policy that has been in place for 15 years. “The kind of logging we
One yarder crew takes a break. Members are, front row, from left, Mitch Wood, Roric Olstedt, Dan Olstedt; back row, from left, Herb Olstedt, Wes Wood, Jerome Scovell, Bob Hanthorn.
Personnel, Safety Dan Olstedt pays close attention to the well being of the company’s 30 employees. He closely monitors activities to guard against unnecessary risks and at the end of each day his employees discuss what they saw in the woods and how they can make the next day even safer. Weyerhaeuser also has the company on a strict safety program and expects its workers to adhere to all of its regulations. “Everybody out here is experienced and they all know the number one goal is to get home safely to our families at the end of each day,” Olstedt says. “We learn from our mistakes because mistakes will be made out here.” Safety mistakes are reported as Foremost Authority For Professional Loggers
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do out here can be dangerous and we can’t take any chances with somebody not being one hundred percent focused on the job,” Olstedt says. Employees are granted personal time for illness and family emergencies. “You’re not going to keep employees very long if you don’t have compassion,” Olstedt says. The company provides a health insurance plan and a simple IRA. It also awards
safety bonuses once a year. Machine operators generally work 55 hours a week and the men on the ground work 40, but can also earn overtime pay. Olstedt believes that working more than 60 hours a week can be dangerous. “I don’t even like to see them go 60 because I think there’s a safety issue with guys being tired and overworked,” he asserts. “I know people that have guys that work 70
hours a week and that just seems dangerous to me.” Every job has an emergency evacuation plan, and even a backup plan is not unusual. Olstedt believes a positive attitude is essential to finding and keeping good workers. “You have to see the cup half full at all times out here,” Olstedt explains. “ I think our reputation has helped us attract employees.”
The Equipment Side
Cat machines include a 568 loader, above, and 324D carrier for Pierce/Denharco delimber.
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Jay Barcroft of Barcroft Timber Falling out of Pacific, Ore. has been doing most of the falling for the company for the past seven years. Olstedt Logging harvests with a combination of yarding, shovel logging, delimbing and processing. Trucking is contracted to Pellham Cutting, Inc. Dan may be a “yarder guy”—the company operates a refurbished 1976 Skagit BU737 and a 1995 Thunderbird TSY255—but the operation’s track-type log loaders have gained considerable attention, especially its Doosan machines: three DX 300LLs and a DX 350LC, all late models. The company also operates a late model Cat 568 and 325. They work in various combinations with a Cat 324D carrier/Pierce Denharco stroke delimber, Kobelco 290 excavator with a 10000XT Log Max processor head and LinkBelt 460LX carrier with a heavier duty 12000XT Log Max head for bigger timber delimbing and bucking. One man might be seen on the landings with a chain saw. Many loggers have found equipment financing much harder to get following the 2008 financial meltdown, but the business has had no trouble getting financing through either Caterpillar or Doosan. “Our reputation has certainly helped us in that department,” Olstedt says. Olstedt Logging purchased the Doosan 300s from the very longtime Northwest dealer, Feenaughty Machinery, in Portland. Extended TIMBER HARVESTING & WOOD FIBER OPERATIONS
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maintenance intervals and easy service access appealed to Olstedt, who points out this leads to increased uptime and productivity. The Electronic Power Optimizing System (EPOS) maximizes production while minimizing fuel consumption through standard mode, power mode and economy mode applications. The EPOS connects the excavator’s hydraulic system and engine controls via a data transfer link. “I like the price and reliability of the Doosans,” Olstedt says. “The stamina of the machine is probably what I like the most about it.” Desiring an even bigger, more powerful machine, the Olstedts went to Jewell Manufacturing and turned the features of the 300 loader into a Doosan 350 shovel loader with Jewell boom. It and the Cat 568 are the only Olstedt machines equipped with the only Tier 4f compliant engines.
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Olstedt explains. “A lot of that is from fuel and moisture and if we keep it fueled up all the time we have a lot less problems.” Oil is changed every 250-300 hours. All of the newer equipment features automatic lubrication except for the grapples, which are manually greased once a day and sometimes twice. Oil is checked in the morning and greasing is done at shutdown when machinery is warm. Modern Machinery of Portland, Ore. performs inspections on the yarders to make sure they’re performing properly. “Modern Machinery has some of the best yarder mechanics in the industry and they’ve been a huge help for us,” Olstedt says. Modern Machinery is currently assisting Olstedt in refurbishing a Washington 188 swing yarder. The company spends around $400,000 per year on equipment maintenance, supplies, oil and parts.
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broken into and almost everything stolen out of it,” Olstedt recalls. “One time some guy cut the electrical lines on one of our processors. They knew exactly what they were doing to keep us from working.”
Ahead Matt Olstedt runs a 300 Doosan loader and manages a side. Younger brother Ed, operates the Cat 325 and another younger brother, Roric, operates a 300 Doosan, manages a side and is the truck dispatcher. Dan’s uncle, Bob Hanthron, operates the Cat 568 and Wes Wood runs the 350 Doosan. Herbert Olstedt still gets out and operates a loader. Herb’s wife, Barbara, is also active in the office. “It’s still my dad’s business and we don’t always agree on everything, but if we did that might not be a good thing,” Dan says. “He’s allowed us to make our mistakes and he hasn’t ruled us under a strict thumb.” The company was able to weather the economic storm of 2008-2011 and didn’t cut one employee’s wage during that time. Better days are here and it’s looking even better down the road for the family business. “We’ve been fortunate to keep going all theses years while others have struggled,” Olstedt says. “We think we have a bright future. The key has been the leadership and experience with our TH core guys.”
Olstedt comments on the evolving Tier 4f: “They’re making it harder for Equipment vandalism remains a us to competitively keep going thorn for Olstedt Logging and for because of the costs they add,” Olstedt some other loggers in Oregon and says. “I think we get carried away with throughout the Northwest. At times all the regulations. The sensors are so the company has had to hire security sensitive on the Tier 4f that they’ll guards to watch over equipment start derating power and shutting overnight. If the tract they’re working down if you don’t run them full bore on isn’t behind a gate, security is a all the time.” necessity most of the time. He says this presents problems for “We’ve had a brand new loader equipment operators on the landing, where there can be considerable idle time, especially if the operator has to check paperwork and ticketing in between loading trucks, or just has to get out and measure logs and check log quality, or relieve himself. “I think we’ve got some of the best log loaders that we’ll have for a while and eventually once they get everything figured out the Tier 4f will be better, but then we’ll be right to the Tier 5,” Olstedt says. As of late fall, the average monthly fuel bill for all equipment combined is typically $70,000, according to Dan Olstedt. One thing he strongly believes in is keeping fuel tanks full because it limits condensation at night. “We do this especially with our newer equipment because of how many restrictions there are on these 10-micron filters. They plug up so quick and your machine starts On this particular tract Olstedt encountered some large Douglas fir logs. derating itself and shuts down,” Foremost Authority For Professional Loggers
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Loggers are helping raise awareness and funds for various cancer charities.
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rom a pink feller-buncher in Maine to a pink Kenworth in Michigan to a set of neckties emblazoned with pink hardhats, several driven loggers are stepping up to fight cancer, the second leading cause of death among Americans. For some of these loggers, it’s not just about breast cancer awareness; it’s so much more.
Maine Update Timber Harvesting first covered this new wave of cancer awareness in its July/August 2013 edition when it spotlighted White Oak, Inc., a Maine business that painted its 2011 Tigercat 822C feller-buncher pink. The buncher operator, Dustin Marquis, came up with the idea to use the hours the machine was in operation to raise money for cancer research. What went from an idea on a Friday and a phone call on a Saturday became a reality on Monday. White Oak owner Mike Nadeau had the machine
painted pink to help draw attention to the fight as part of a newly created fundraising effort called Loggers for Cancer. The machine showed 6,800 hours when it was repainted and Nadeau expects to get around 35,000 hours out of it. For each of those hours, Tigercat Industries donates $2. In addition, 12 other sponsors are donating money based on the hour meter. Sponsors are invoiced annually, in the spring, and then mail a check to the local Tigercat dealership, Frank Martin Sons. Originally, the fundraising goal of Loggers for Cancer was $75,000 but within a few weeks it had raised $90,000. To date it has raised more than $100,000. All money is divided equally between the Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund and the Maine Cancer Founda-
tion-Women’s Cancer Fund. For more information about the pink Tigercat 822C, or to make a donation to Loggers for Cancer, contact Barb Pelletier at Frank Martin Sons: 800-822-6661.
Shamco: ‘Logging Strong’ The Shamion family of Iron River, Mich. has been forever changed by cancer, according to Scott Shamion, treasurer of Shamco, Inc. a well-established logging business in the state’s Upper Peninsula. His mother-in-law, Joyce Smith, lost her battle with lung
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cancer last January, and his brother Todd, vice president of Shamco, lost his wife Kim to NK T-cell Lymphoma nearly nine years ago. Because of the family’s personal experience with the disease, Shamco has officially taken on ‘Logging Strong’ as its philanthropic platform, which includes a pink Kenworth and two pink Ponsse harvesting machines. It all started with the simple participation of the family in a Relay for Life. Shamion called an 800 number for the American Cancer Society and said they had a newly purchased pink log truck they wanted to use to help raise funds for cancer research. As Shamion says, a pink log truck rolling down the road really catches the eye. When it hit the road in June 2014, lots of people noticed, and thanks to the eye catching paint job, Shamco has raised over $12,000. The company’s vendors act as sponsors for Logging Strong. The Kenworth pink truck came from the factory painted Susan G. Komen pink at a small cost to Shamco for the paint, however, the Ponsse machines were painted pink at no additional cost to Shamco. Ponsse has even taken it a step further. It not only sponsored the pink machines, a Buffalo Forwarder and an Ergo Harvester, but Ponsse has also partnered with Shamco to take Logging Strong to the next level. Both companies have pledged $10,000 to the American Cancer Society. With the addition of Ponsse to the effort, the Shamion family is helping to sponsor a Relay for Life event in Iron River and are actively seeking additional sponsors. Shamion says that the equipment has been on display at various regional logging shows and at the 2014 American Loggers Council meeting in Harris, Mich. “The public support of the equipment has been incredible!” Shamion says. “Everyone has a story; everyone has been affected by this disease in some way. At the end of the day, if this pink equipment makes the road a little easier, the burden a little lighter, serves as inspiration for someone who is in the fight, or has someone who has been delaying a check up, then ‘Logging Strong’ has done its job!” For more information about Logging Strong, or to make a donation to the Logging Strong/Shamco Relay for Life team, visit facebook.com/Shamcoinc. 18
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Pink Tie Society For Steve Bennett, founder of the Pink Tie Society, being a breast cancer advocate wasn’t something he set out to do. However, when his wife Drema was first diagnosed with the disease, she decided not to tell anyone until she knew exactly what she was facing. But Bennett wanted to show his support, even if no one knew exactly what he was supporting. So the first Sunday after the diagnosis came, while getting ready to go to church, he noticed a pink tie hanging in the back corner of the closet. “I honestly don’t remember where it came from or how long it had been there,” he says. But he decided to wear it to church, and while he and his wife were the only ones that knew why exactly he’d chosen a pink tie, it seemed to lighten the situation. With that one choice, the foundation for the Pink Tie Society was born.
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Like many loggers, Bennett pulls double duty; he runs his company, Bennett Logging and Lumber in Covington, Va., but also serves as a local elected official. This office allowed him to get the word out about his ties. He says, “Being a local elected official I serve with several other men. I asked them if they would wear some of my pink ties to our bi-monthly meetings if I loaned them one, to which they all gladly said yes.” Although his wife never actually attended the meetings, she knew what the guys were up to. During a sixmonth period, Bennett says that no man he asked to wear a tie turned him down. “One man even told me he had never wore a tie in his life, but he would wear this one,” he adds. A common misconception Bennett believes is that loggers don’t wear suits and ties. So he created what he calls a guy’s guy tie that can be worn to church. Bennett remembers when the Pink Tie Society was first being formed and someone made a comment
about being careful, as wearing the pink ties all the time could be embarrassing. He says with a laugh, “My response to him? ‘The only thing more embarrassing than wearing pink ties is to have your ass whipped by a guy and a few of his friends who will wear pink ties to show their support for someone else.’” Bennett says that what started out as much as support for his wife became therapy for him. As word spread around the community, the support grew. What really helped launch the Pink Tie Society’s message of support and a little bit of luck was when Bennett went to cruise a tract of timber owned by a retired college professor whose daughter had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. The professor said it meant a great deal to see someone on the other side of diagnosis, someone who had undergone chemotherapy and was doing very well. He promptly asked Bennett if he could borrow one of the “lucky” ties. Following the meeting, Bennett had two of the ties cleaned and sent to the professor. Bennett says he learned a valuable lesson that day: If a man gets scared enough he will try anything, including luck. From that lesson Bennett officially launched the current version of the Pink Tie Society. It’s easy to become a member. You simply order one, or many, ties for yourself and to share with others in support of someone. After the worst is behind you, you keep one tie for yourself and mail the rest back along with a short story about your experience and a photo of whom you wore them in support of. Upon returning, the ties are cleaned and then embroidered with a number that corresponds to your success story. This number links your story with your tie and will follow it as it’s mixed in with new orders and shipped to its next awaiting recipient. Your individual story will always follow your tie, even as new success stories are added. According to Bennett, you will be just one of a bunch of guys passing around lucky pink ties, forever a member of the Pink Tie Society. All proceeds from the Pink Tie Society are turned into prepaid gas cards, which are then given to local chemotherapy units to help patients get to treatment. For more information about the Pink Tie Society, or to purchase a tie, visit thepinktiesociTH ety.org.
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Questions & Answers...
Issues, Positions, Status, The Future Six leading logging businessmen go on the record. Note: Timber Harvesting recently reached out to the principals and/or partners of six leading logging businesses from across the country, asking them to respond to eight timely questions. Their responses show just how similar and dissimilar the logging component is by region or within a region, presents what their greatest challenges are, provides a snapshot of how the businesses fared in 2014, and how the principals feel about their operations going forward. It’s an enlightening read. TH deeply appreciates their participation.
Who They Are Mark Turner and his brother, Greg, followed in their father’s footsteps and operate Turner Logging, Inc., Banks, Ore. as president and vice president, respectively. In 1995 they assumed ownership of the company, which normally operates two sides and has about 15 employees. Mark, 53, earned a BS degree in manufacturing engineering technology from the Oregon Institute of Technology, is active in Associated Oregon Loggers and is secretary-treasurer of the American Loggers Council. C.K. Greene, 47, owns Virginia Custom Thinning, LLC and is based in southside Virginia at Dolphin. He earned a forestry degree from North Carolina State and worked in procurement for more than 10 years before entering the logging business in 2007. He produces logs, pulpwood and chips and employs eight in a single crew. Very fastidious about his equipment and trucks, Greene buys timber himself and serves on the board of both the Virginia Loggers Assn. and the Carolina Logger’s Assn. Timber Harvesting’s Logging Business of the Year for 2013, Jeff Eames, 54, is president of Fort Mountain Companies (nhforestry.com), Allenstown, NH. His company employs more than 20 through subsidiaries that buy, harvest, and transport logs, pulpwood and chips. An industry activist at the local and state level, Eames is a graduate of the forest technology program, Thompson School of Applied Sciences, University of New Hampshire. Fifth generation logger Shannon Jarvis, 38, runs a mechanized single crew and does business as Jarvis Timber Co. LLC (jarvistimber.com), Potosi, Mo., extracting about 40 loads a week of treelength and cut-to-length logs. He is a state certified Master Logger and is president of the Missouri Logging Council. Gary Brett, 60, is vice president of M.A. Rigoni, Inc., a diversified forest-based company that goes back more than 50 years. As employees of the firm, he and Rodney Schwab, now president, acquired the business from the namesake founder in 1995 and expanded and diversified the business. Based in Perry, Fla., M.A. Rigoni fields four logging/chipping crews and employs 40. Brett holds a BS in forest management from the University of Florida. Based in Channing, Mich., in the UP, J. Carey Logging, Inc. (careylogging. com) is a diversified business founded by Jim Carey, now 60, in 1980. After graduating high school, he attended college, then joined the state DNR for a brief period. Honored as the Forest Resources Assn.’s National Outstanding Logger in 1999, Carey is a state certified Master Logger. His endeavors include logging, chipping, excavation, sand and gravel, trucking, and vegetation management. 22
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What are the most significant issues confronting your business right now? Mark Turner, OR— A shortage of labor and increasing weather-related shutdowns. Young people have so many more options now, compared with when I was choosing a career path. It’s very difficult to recruit young people into the logging profession, and this includes young people who grew up in a logging family. Until we are able to pay significantly higher wages, I don’t see this improving. Also, here in the Northwest, we are seeing more and more shutdowns during wet weather. This is very significant for us, since our winters are long and very wet. These shutdowns directly affect our bottom line. C.K. Greene, VA—Perhaps the most significant is the limited labor pool. Young people don’t seem to have the drive and determination for logging work—often no demanding work at all. Jeff Eames, NH—The new series of diesel motors (Tier 4f) fitted with particulate filters and oxidation catalyst. This is a very complex system with very little product support. Other issues: wicked weather, expensive equipment. Shannon Jarvis, MO—Trying to compete with companies that are not operating with the high standards that I am. Doing a job right and treating your employees good does not come at a cheap price, but it is the right thing to do. That makes it hard to compete with others not operating on the same professional level. Gary Brett, FL—Without a doubt it is profitability. We work under a 60-year-old wood procurement system. It was developed when mills owned the timber in close proximity to
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the mill, production was stable, tracts were large, moves were short and infrequent, and business was much simpler. There is no new news here. We loggers understand the issues. But since the mid ’90s when we started becoming “more professional” and supposedly more of a “partner,” all we have done is help the mill system. We are hirelings. There are new opportunities on the horizon in our area, but they too are being designed through the old system. This is a great industry. It has some great men and women who work very, very hard. You can make a nice living, but you can do that in a lot of ways. There is little reward for the hours and risk that this business requires. Another issue our industry must address is trucking. How long have we been sounding that alarm? I believe that much of our profitability issue is tied to trucking—again, nothing new. Jim Carey, MI—This is a tough one for me. First we made a major expansion for a plant that is no longer in business; we geared up to produce 90% of that need. We thought we had enough guarantees in the contract to protect us. We found out the hard way that we didn’t and ended up with a loss that would buy four Ponsse harvesters. Digging out of that hole has been a difficult ride but we are almost there. Another issue is finding qualified help. The employees we have are great; we think they are the best in the business. Replacing them or hiring more to expand operations is almost impossible. We have to compete with the mines and some big utility contractors for the same help. Another problem is finding affordable stumpage.
The employees we have are great; we think they are the best in the business. Replacing them or hiring more to expand operations is almost impossible. We have to compete with the mines and some big utility contractors for the same help. —Jim Carey, Michigan Foremost Authority For Professional Loggers
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Foolish deals are being made by mills that have increased the cost of stumpage that is not sustainable. If conditions remain as they are now, would you be willing to expand your harvesting operations? Mark Turner, OR—We were hit very hard by the great recession and are now very cautious about the amount of debt we carry. We will need to make multiple large purchases over the next couple of years simply to maintain our operation as it is. Perhaps the biggest obstacle to expanding our operation, however, is not the equipment needed. It is more likely, finding enough qualified employees. Still, we have considered a very modest expansion over the next few years. C.K. Greene, VA—I feel like I’ve increased enough and am comfortable with my current size. With the equipment I have, I feel like my crew can ramp up production when we have weeks when everything seems to fall into place, and at the same time I can survive bad weather periods or a few unforeseen pitfalls. Either way, expanding anymore doesn’t interest me. Jeff Eames, NH— We have already expanded. We just put a third crew together, however we can get
out of it quickly if we have to. Shannon Jarvis, MO—I would be willing to expand only if the right opportunity comes along. Gary Brett, FL—No. We expanded significantly in 2013 and have all we can manage. Jim Carey, MI—Because of the severe need for the products we produce, we would be willing to expand if we could come to the proper terms with the mill. Describe your relationship with your primary markets. Mark Turner, OR—It’s very good. We have a reputation for completing our jobs in a very organized and timely manner. I think the people we work for appreciate that. C.K. Greene, VA—Solid and strong. This healthy bond is strengthened by frequent communication, as I talk with mill representatives about once a week. The markets here in southside Virginia are very strong and their appetite for raw materials is increasing as the economy moves forward. After the bottom dropped out in 2008, several mills around here closed or cut back, and the attrition rate among loggers spiked. But in the last two years new markets have emerged JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015
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and several closed markets have reopened. Loggers who made it through the recession now have plenty of active outlets. The pendulum has finally swung in the logger’s favor. Jeff Eames, NH—Good. We are working with buyers who are good communicators. We are always prepared for the good, bad, and ugly, and our more respected buyers tell us how it is. If we know a storm is coming we can prepare for it. Creditability is something that you can’t go to the store and buy. Shannon Jarvis, MO— I have a great relationship with nearly all my markets. Missouri is a little different than most states due to the small size of the mills here. I feel the smaller size leads to better relationships. Typically, I deal with most of the mill owners themselves when need be. Most of the mills here bend over backwards to help loggers. Gary Brett, FL— They love us, and why not? We fix a lot of their problems! Jim Carey, MI—The first thing that came to mind when I read this question was “a friend in need is a friend
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indeed.” It seems when the mills need the product you produce they are more interested in your concerns. Over the years we have developed many good relationships with the folks who buy our products. You grow your business based on those relationships. Then you get a new wood buyer and you and your business are at the mercy of the new guy. I do believe some of this is changing because there are fewer loggers and truckers left to provide the service and products needed. The old frame of mind that viewed loggers as “the lowest form of life in the food chain” is gone. Most mills in our area are finding we are all in it together. However, if we were going to expand we would want a mill to do more than promise a good quota or contract. Do you expect your 2014 after tax business profit to be on par with your investment? Mark Turner, OR—At this point I would say yes. We are having a good year so far, mostly because we de-
cided to only take on jobs that fit our operation well. We have learned that when we take on jobs that are not well suited for us, we don’t do as well financially. Our profit margins are still, however, lower than construction and other similar industries. C.K. Greene, VA— With the investments I’ve made this year, I would have to say things look promising, mainly because I purchase my own stumpage which often times is at a lower price than is common with highly competitive, highly priced sealed bid purchases, and with good reason. I’m looking for my investments to pay off. Eames, NH—Yes I do. Shannon Jarvis, MO—No I don’t. I feel I could invest the money I have invested in my business in many other business ventures and get a much higher return. However, you know what they say...if you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life, and I believe this whole heartedly. Gary Brett, FL—I do not. Jim Carey, MI—No, but it will be a lot better that 2013.
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In percentage terms, what do you think is a fair and reasonable after tax profit for a professionally operated, highly mechanized logging business? Mark Turner, OR—Considering all of the challenges of being a logging contractor, I think 8 to 10% is not at all unreasonable. C.K. Greene, VA—Around 10%. Jeff Eames, NH—That’s a tough question, which properly should be answered across a three year period, and is dependent on how much money an organization handles. If your gross proceeds are around $1 million and your profit margin is 10 %, that’s 100K. If your gross proceeds are $7 million and you reap a 10% profit, that’s 700K. That doesn’t happen in our industry. I’m not sure if there is a good across-the-board percentage number that could be used as a constant, but I’ll go with 2-7 %, depending on the gross income. Shannon Jarvis, MO—I’d say around 10%.
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Gary Brett, FL—At least 15%. Jim Carey, MI—I was thinking 10%, but our accountant says 6 to 8% in the current business climate. What, if anything, is being done in your area or state to encourage new logging business startups? Mark Turner, OR—Quite frankly, I don’t see anything at all happening in the Northwest to encourage new logging business startups. I have heard several people from timber companies in our area ask the question, “why aren’t there more people getting into the logging business.” C.K. Greene, VA—A new group called the Southeast Virginia Logging Task Force was formed a couple of years ago to facilitate an increase in logging capacity by providing training and additional resources. This was in response to new and expanding markets. The task force has heightened the awareness of logging opportunities and has helped improve communications among existing loggers and markets. By tapping the re-
sources offered by insurance companies and those of Virginia Tech, I think it has also helped improve safety awareness and practices. Jeff Eames, NH—New strong markets. We are seeing a correction in the paper business and the biomass industry is expanding. Demand for sawlogs is very much on the upswing. Shannon Jarvis, MO—The Missouri Logging Council is working with a college to offer a logging course. Gary Brett, FL—I am not aware of any organized effort. Jim Carey, MI—If anything is being done I am not aware of it. It would be a pretty tough gig to start up today. How many new or used logging machines or trucks did you purchase in 2014? Mark Turner, OR—A new loader, new truck, a used mechanic’s truck, a used feller-buncher, a used grapple tractor and a used processor. C.K. Greene, VA—Two new trucks, new loader, two new skidders and seven new chip vans. I also contracted
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with a contract trucker to increase hauling capacity. I wanted to standardize around one brand of woods equipment and chip vans but other considerations were equipment age, cash flow, depreciation, stumpaged volume lined up, market rela-
tionships, banker relationship, a solid finanical statement, landowner relationships, and last but not least, equipment aesthetics. That in itself is very important when it comes to landowners’ opinions. Because I buy my own timber, it has been my experience that it tends to be a little easier if you keep a good looking job and run attractive equipment. Jeff Eames, NH—Two new chip vans, a new log trailer, new slasher package, new excavator, and new skidder. We also ordered a new truck for early 2015 delivery. Shannon Jarvis, MO—One new skidder and one late model used log truck. Gary Brett, FL—One used log truck. Jim Carey, MI—Two log trucks and a chipper, chip van, chip loader, and bulldozer. What do you regard as the most promising development for your business going forward? Mark Turner, OR—We decided to start felling our timber mechanically whenever we can and invested in a feller-buncher. Much of the work we do does not lend itself to mechanical felling easily. Going forward, we intend to fell our timber mechanically whenever it is feasible. C.K. Greene, VA—The addition of new wood markets, which have increased demand and pushed delivered prices higher. This will help me pay off notes sooner. Jeff Eames, NH—Lower fuel costs and new, strong biomass markets and increased demand for sawlogs. The world is looking for our lumber. Shannon Jarvis, MO—A combination of the newer equipment and great operators. The newer equipment is so much more productive and operator friendly than the older machines, however, this means nothing without a great operator. I am blessed to have what I consider some of the best working for me. When you surround yourself with people who love what they do as much as you do, we not only do a top-notch job, we have fun doing it. Gary Brett, FL—We have a new sawmill that just opened in our area, which will certainly increase demand for logs and logging services. Jim Carey, MI— Our son, Ryan, is getting in position to take over and we have hired a new operations manager. Ryan has grown with the business and has earned the respect of all our employees. He would not ask someone to do something he wouldn’t or couldn’t do. I think he is a more progressive thinker and may not have the scars and opinions I have come to develop over the years. This new manager has been a friend for over 40 years and has worked for a couple of different mills. He is very organized, hard working and is the best forester I have met in the business. We are both looking forward to working together and just having fun the last few years we have to work. It will be a good time watching TH the young guys take over.
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PRODUCTS/SERVICES/SUPPLIES (Address listings begin on page 32.)
AFTERMARKET PARTS Aftermarket Parts Inc.
Cutting Systems Inc.
D R M Diversafab Corp./ CENTRI Precleaners Gates Corp. Gem Chain Bar Hendrickson
Hercules Sealing Products
Kenworth Truck Co. Morbark Inc. Oregon Cutting Systems Group, Blount Inc. Risley Equip. Ltd. Stens
AIR COMPRESSORS Stellar Industries Inc.
AIR CONDITIONING SYS.
Espar Climate Control Sys. Hammond Air Conditioning Ltd.
AXLES 1. Off-road vehicles 2. Truck & trailer Emerald West Equip. Parts Inc. ........1 Hendrickson ......................................2 L&M Powertrain Parts .......................1 Watson & Chalin................................2
BEARINGS Aftermarket Parts Inc. Emerald West Equip. Parts Inc.
BELTS Gates Corp. Rubber & Specialities Inc.
BIOMASS BALERS Allied Systems Co.
BRAKES ACME Mfg. Inc. Aftermarket Parts Inc. Force Control Industries Inc. Hendrickson Watson & Chalin
BULLDOZERS
Caterpillar
John Deere Const. & Forestry Co.
Komatsu America Corp., Forestry Group
CABS & CANOPIES Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc.
CARRIAGES (LOGGING) ACME Mfg. Inc. Eagle Carriage & Machine Inc.
CHAIN 1. Boom 2. Flail 3. Logging 4. Skidder tire 5. Truck tire Cutting Systems Inc............2 Forest Chain Corp. LLC ....................4 George Kahler Sales LLC ..............3-5 OLOFSFORS ....................................4 Pedno (SCP 89 Inc.) ......................2-4 Peerless Chain Co. ........................1-5 Pewag Chain...............................1,3-5
Precision Husky Corp..........2
Wallingfords Inc..............................2-5 Wyatts Processor Wheels ..............4,5
CHAIN SAW CHAIN, BARS & ACCESSORIES Chain-Serts
Cutting Systems Inc.
Gem Chain Bar Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. Iggesund Forest George Kahler Sales LLC OLOFSFORS Oregon Cutting Systems Group, Blount Inc.
PFERD Inc.
Pacific Trail Mfg. Inc. Silvey Chain Grinder Co. Stihl Inc.
CHIPPER KNIVES/PARTS (TOTAL TREE) Bandit Industries Inc. Dynamic Manufacturing Fecon Inc. Morbark Inc.
Precision Husky Corp.
Trelan Mfg. Vermeer Wallingfords Inc.
CHIPPERS 1. Brush 2. Total tree Advanced Forest Equip. .................1,2 Bandit Industries Inc.......................1,2 Barko Hydraulics LLC........................2 Continental Biomass Industries (CBI) .............................................2 Duratech Ind. Int始l. .............................1 Dynamic Manufacturing..................1,2 Fecon Inc........................................1,2 Hakmet USA Inc................................1 Morbark Inc. ...................................1,2 Peterson ............................................2
Precision Husky Corp..........2
Rayco Mfg. Inc. .................................1
Seppi M S.P.A. ..................1,2
Terex Environmental Equip. ...........1,2 Trelan Mfg. ........................................2 Vermeer..........................................1,2
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Rothenbuhler Engineering
DRUM SETS Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc.
ENGINES John Deere Power Systems Detroit Diesel Corp. MTU America Inc.
EQUIPMENT SEATING Aftermarket Parts Inc. Industrial Seating Inc.
EXCAVATOR CONVERSIONS Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc. Supertrak Inc. Young Corp.
EXCAVATORS
Caterpillar
John Deere Const. & Forestry Co. Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment America
Komatsu America Corp., Forestry Group
LBX Co. Link Belt Forestry Equip.
FANS (REVERSIBLE) Aftermarket Parts Inc. Cleanfix North America Ltd.
FEED ROLLERS (HARVESTER/ PROCESSOR HEAD) Blondin Inc.
Advanced Drainage Sys. Inc. Enviro Span/Trinity Composites, LLC
CUSTOM HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS 6K Products Gates Corp.
DEBARKERS (TOTAL TREE FLAIL) Morbark Inc. Peterson
Precision Husky Corp.
Trelan Mfg.
DELIMBERS
1. Track-type 2. 4-Wheel 3. 6-Wheel Barko Hydraulics LLC........................1 John Deere Const. & Forestry Co.
Komatsu America Corp., Forestry Group ...............1
Madill Equip.......................................1 Risley Equip. Ltd. ..............................1
Tigercat Industries Inc. ...1-3 Timberpro Inc...................1,3
FELLING DEVICES 1. Sawheads (bar & chain) 2. Sawheads (rotary) 3. Shearheads Caterpillar ...........................2 Cutting Systems Inc............1
JohnDeere Const. & Forestry Co. .....2 Fecon Inc...........................................3 GN Roy..............................................2 Gilbert Products Inc...........................2
Komatsu America Corp., Forestry Group ...............1
Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc.......................1
6K Products....................................4,5
Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. Oregon Cutting Systems Group, Blount Inc.
Big John Trailers.................1 Caterpillar ...........................4
Cutting Systems Inc.........1-3
Precision Husky Corp..........2
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015
1. Extinguishers 2. Plows 3. Pumps 4. Vehicles AFEX Fire Suppression Sys..............1 KMC Kootenay Tractor......................4 Marden Ind. Inc. ................................2
FIREWOOD PROCESSORS 1. Portable 2. Stationary Blockbuster Inc...............................1,2 Hahn Machinery Inc. .........................1 Hakmet USA Inc................................1 Multitek North America LLC ...........1,2 Rainier Hydraulics Inc. ......................1 Tajfun USA .....................................1,2 Timberwolf Mfg. Corp. .......................1
FORKS Rockland Mfg.
FORWARDERS 1. 4 wheel drive 2. 6 wheel drive 3. 8 wheel drive 4. Other Barko Hydraulics LLC.....................1,2 Blondin Inc......................................2,3
Caterpillar ........................2,3
John Deere Const. & Forestry Co.
Komatsu America Corp., Forestry Group ............2,3 Ponsse North America Inc. ................2,3 Tigercat Industries Inc. ......3 Timberpro Inc...................2,3
Tajfun USA ........................................1
Tigercat Industries Inc. ...1,4
Young Corp. ...................................1,4
GRINDERS (REFUSE) 1. Horizontal 2. Tub Advanced Recycling Equip................1 Bandit Industries Inc..........................1
CW Mill Equip. Co. Inc. .....1,2
Continental Biomass Industries (CBI) .............................................1 Duratech Ind. Int始l. ..........................1,2 Dynamic Manufacturing.....................1 Jones Mfg. Co. ..................................2 Morbark Inc. ...................................1,2 Peterson ............................................1
Precision Husky Corp.......1,2
Rayco Mfg. Inc. .................................1
Rotochopper........................1
Terex Environmental Equip. ...........1,2 Universal Refiner Corp. .....................2 Vermeer..........................................1,2 WHO Mfg. Co. Inc. ............................2 West Salem Machinery .....................1
HARVESTERS 1. Dedicated CTL (single grip) 2. Excavator type 3. Landing type 4. Other Barko Hydraulics LLC........................1 Blondin Inc.........................................1
Caterpillar ........................2-4
John Deere Const. & Forestry Co.*..........................1-3 Hahn Machinery Inc. .........................2 Hakmet USA Inc................................1
Komatsu America Corp., Forestry Group ............1,2
LBX Co. Link Belt Forestry Equip......3 Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc.......................3
Ponsse North America Inc. .1
Southstar Equip..............................1,4
FUEL STABILIZERS GEARS 1. Ring 2. Planetary 3. Worm 4. Other Aftermarket Parts Inc. ....................1-3 L&M Powertrain Parts ....................1,2
GPS SYSTEMS Abbott Ent. Inc.
Tigercat Industries Inc. ...1,3
Wyatts Processor Wheels .................1
GRAPPLE SAWS
Quadco .............................1-3
Risley Equip. Ltd. ...........................1,2 Ryans Equip. Inc. ...........................1-3
Tigercat Industries Inc. ...1-3 Timberpro Inc...................1,2
FILES PFERD Inc.
FILTERS Aftermarket Parts Inc. Baldwin Filters
HEATER SYSTEMS, VEHICLE
Espar Climate Control Sys. White Mountain Chain Inc.
HOSES 1. Air 2. Fire 3. Hydraulic Gates Corp.....................................1-3 Hanfab...............................................3 Lemco Hydraulics Inc. .......................3 Rubber & Specialities Inc. ..............1-3 White Mountain Chain Inc. ................1
Caterpillar
Hultdins Inc. Rotobec USA Inc.
Blondin Inc.........................................1
1. Gate 2. Flail 3. Flail/pull-through 4. Pull-through (loader powered) 5. Pull-through (auxiliary powered) 6. Rake 7. Stroke
Chambers Delimbinator Inc............2,3 Continental Biomass Industries (CBI) .............................................2
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Texas Refinery Corp.
FELLER-BUNCHERS
Caterpillar ........................1,2
CULVERTS
Hood Equip. Inc.................................4 Peterson ............................................2 Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc.......................7
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Quadco ................................7 Stripper Tree Delimbers ....................4
GRAPPLES 1. Knuckleboom 2. Remote controlled line 3. Shovel 4. Skidder Aftermarket Parts Inc.........................4
Caterpillar ........................1,3
Crane Equip. Mfg. Corp.....................1 John Deere Const. & Forestry Co. ....4 Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment America Hahn Machinery Inc. .........................1 Hakmet USA Inc................................1
Hultdins Inc. ..................................1 KMC Kootenay Tractor......................4 Lemco Hydraulics Inc.....................1-4 Mack Manufacturing.......................1-3 Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc....................1,3
Precision Husky Corp..........1
Rotobec USA Inc...............................1 Ryans Equip. Inc. ..............................1 Sennebogen LLC ..............................1 Serco Loaders Two Harbors Machine ..........................1
HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT 1. Brakes 2. Couplings 3. Cylinders 4. Manifolds 5. Motors 6. Pumps & Drives 7. Seals/Seal Kits 8. Valves 6K Products....................................2-4 Aftermarket Parts Inc. ....................5-7 Force Control Industries Inc. .............1 Gates Corp..................................2,6-8 Geartex Div. of Hydraulic Analysis Inc. ...........................5,6,8 Hanfab...............................................3
Hercules Sealing Products ......................3,7
Lemco Hydraulics Inc.....................2-8 Rubber & Specialities Inc. ...........3,5-8 Serco Loaders Two Harbors Machine .......................3,4 Twin Disc Inc. ....................................6 White Drive Products Inc.............1,5-7
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LOAD BINDERS George Kahler Sales LLC Wallingfords Inc.
LOADERS 1. Front-end 2. Knuckleboom 3. Knuckleboom (self-propelled) 4. Knuckleboom (track-mounted) Allied Systems Co. ............................1 Barko Hydraulics LLC........................2
Caterpillar ........................1-3
Crane Equip. Mfg. Corp.....................2 John Deere Const. & Forestry Co. ...........................1-4 Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment America ......................1 Hakmet USA Inc................................2 Hood Equip. Inc..............................2-4
Komatsu America Corp., Forestry Group ...............1
Lemco Hydraulics Inc.....................2-4 Madill Equip.......................................4
Precision Husky Corp.......2-4
Rayco Mfg. Inc. .................................1 Sennebogen LLC ...........................2-4 Serco Loaders Two Harbors Machine .......................2,3 Tajfun USA ........................................2 Terex Construction Americas ......1,3,4
Tigercat Industries Inc. ...2-4
LOG DIAMETER DETECTION SYSTEMS 1. Grapple saw 2. Pull-through delimber 3. Slasher Tajfun USA
LOG SCALING SYSTEMS Haglof Inc. Tajfun USA
LOG TAGS
ROTATORS Blondin Inc. Hakmet USA Inc. Hultdins Inc. Lemco Hydraulics Inc.
Quadco
SAFETY APPAREL/EQUIPMENT AFEX Fire Suppression Sys. Red Wing Shoe Co. Stihl Inc.
SAWHEAD DISCS GN Roy Gilbert Products Inc.
Quadco
Risley Equip. Ltd.
SAWHEAD TEETH GN Roy Gilbert Products Inc.
Quadco
Risley Equip. Ltd. Timberblade Inc.
SAWMILLS (PORTABLE) Mighty Mite Ind. Inc. Mobile Mfg. Co. Wood-Mizer LLC
SAWS (HAND-HELD) 1. Chain 2. Clearing 3. Pole Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co.....1-3 George Kahler Sales LLC .............1-3 Stihl Inc. .........................................1-3
SERVICE/UTILITY BODIES Stellar Industries Inc.
Haglof Inc.
LUBRICANTS AMSOIL Inc. Beka-Max of America Inc. DA Lubricant Co. Inc. Texas Refinery Corp.
PAINTS 1. Log/tree marking 2. Lumber end 3. Other American Coding & Marking Ink Co. Inc. ...................................1 George Kahler Sales LLC ................1 The Nelson Paint Co. .....................1-3 Rudd Co. Inc. .................................1,3
PIVOT PINS Aftermarket Parts Inc.
POWER TAKE OFFS Twin Disc Inc.
PROCESSOR HEADS Blondin Inc.
Caterpillar
Hahn Machinery Inc.
Komatsu America Corp., Forestry Group
Log Max Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc.
Quadco
Risley Equip. Ltd.
Tigercat Industries Inc.
RIGGING HARDWARE
SILVICULTURAL GROUP 1. Aircraft services 2. Brushcutters 3. Cultivators 4. Discs 5. Drag chains 6. Drip torches 7. Drum choppers 8. Fertilizers 9. Fungicides 10. Harrows 11. Herbicides 12. Mulchers 13. Plows 14. Rippers 15. Root rakes 16. Scarifiers 17. Spot cultivators 18. Sprayers 19. Tractors 20. Tree crushers 21. Tree planters 22. Tree pruners 23. V-blades Advanced Forest Equip. ....................2 Bron RWF........................................12
Caterpillar .................2,12,19
D&M Machine Div. Inc..........2,3,12,20 Erickson Air Crane Inc.......................1 Hakmet USA Inc...........................2,12 KMC Kootenay Tractor.......2,12,18,19 Marden Ind. Inc. ....2,7,10,12-15,22,23 Nisus Corp.........................................9 Pro Mac Mfg. Ltd. ........................2,12 Rayco Mfg. Inc. ...............................12
Seppi M S.P.A. ..............12,20 Tigercat Industries Inc. ....12
Erickson Air Crane Inc. Wallingfords Inc.
Foremost Authority For Professional Loggers
SKIDDERS 1. Clam bunk 2. Track type 3. Wheel type Caterpillar ...........................3 John Deere Const. & Forestry Co. ....3 KMC Kootenay Tractor......................2
Tigercat Industries Inc. ...1,3 Timberpro Inc...................1,3
SKIDDING COMPONENTS 1. Arches 2. Chokers & Fittings 3. Fairleads 4. Winches Aftermarket Parts Inc.........................4 Erickson Air Crane Inc.......................2 KMC Kootenay Tractor......................1 Pewag Chain .....................................2 Wallingfords Inc.................................2
TIRES
WHEEL TRACKS
1. Flotation 2. Non-Flotation 3. Truck/trailer Alliance Tire Co..............................1-3 Firestone Tire Div. ..........................1,2 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co..............3 OTR Wheel Engineering Inc. .........1-3
SLASHERS 6K Products.......................................1 Chambers Delimbinator Inc.
Cutting Systems Inc.........1-2
Hanfab...............................................2 Hood Equip. Inc.................................2 George Kahler Sales LLC ................1 Lemco Hydraulics Inc. .......................2
SLINGS, TIE DOWNS Caristrap Int始l. Inc. Wallingfords Inc.
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT
Hercules Sealing Products
SNUBBERS Aftermarket Parts Inc. Prolenc
SOFTWARE 1. Logging 2. Procurement Automated Accounting Systems Inc..................................2 Caribou Software...............................1 Haglof Inc. Tajfun USA ........................................1
SPILL PRODUCTS
WINCHES ACME Mfg. Inc. Allied Systems Co. Tajfun USA
TORQUE CONVERTERS
WIRE ROPE
Aftermarket Parts Inc. Emerald West Equip. Parts Inc. L&M Powertrain Parts
Caristrap Int始l. Inc. Erickson Air Crane Inc. George Kahler Sales LLC Tajfun USA Wallingfords Inc. Wireco Worldgroup
TRAILER ACCESSORIES Better Weigh Mfg.
WIRE ROPE CUTTERS
TRAILERS
1. Bar & Chain Saw 2. Circular Saw
Blondin Inc. OLOFSFORS OTR Wheel Engineering Inc. Pedno (SCP 89 Inc.)
1. Delimber carrier 2. Flatbed 3. Folding pole 4. Frame 5. Loader carrier 6. Lowboy 7. Pole 8. Vans (Chip) 9. Vans (Moving Floor) Big John Trailers...........1,3-6 Caterpillar ........................1,4 Cutting Systems Inc.........1,4 Ferree Trailer .................................2-6 Great Lakes Mfg. Inc. .....................3,6 Hakmet USA Inc.............................1,2 Magnolia Trailers Inc................2-3,5-6 McLendon Trailers ...................1,2,4-6 Pitts Trailers .......................1,2,4-6,8,9 Rogers Bros. Corp.............................5 Titan Trailers ............................1,5,7,8 Viking Trailers, A Div. of Bright Co-Op Inc........................3,5
TRANSFER CASES Aftermarket Parts Inc.
George Kahler Sales LLC Wallingfords Inc.
YARDERS 1. Swing 2. Tower 3. Other ACME Mfg. Inc. ..............................1-3 Tajfun USA ........................................2
AUCTIONEERS/ APPRAISERS Deanco Auction Co. James G. Murphy Inc. Nolan Sales LLC Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers TRI State Auction & Realty LLC
BAR REPAIRS Gem Chain Bar
CONSULTING
TRANSMISSIONS Aftermarket Parts Inc. John Deere Power Systems Emerald West Equip. Parts Inc. L&M Powertrain Parts Twin Disc Inc.
Lemco Hydraulics Inc.
ENGINEERING/ DRAFTING Gates Corp. Supertrak Inc.
TROMMEL SCREENS Peterson Terex Environmental Equip. West Salem Machinery
FINANCING/LEASING
Caterpillar
John Deere Const. & Forestry Co. Kenworth Truck Co.
SEI Industries Ltd.
TRUCKS
STRAPPING, STEEL Caristrap Int始l. Inc.
SUSPENSION SYSTEMS Hendrickson Magnolia Trailers Inc. Watson & Chalin
TACHOGRAPHS Abbott Ent. Inc. Abbott Enterprises Inc.
TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEMS Hendrickson Magnolia Trailers Inc. Tireboss
HYDRAULIC REPAIR
Caterpillar
Gates Corp. Hanfab Lemco Hydraulics Inc. Serco Loaders Two Harbors Machine
Kenworth Truck Co. Mack Trucks Inc. Western Star Truck Sales, Inc.
UNDERCARRIAGES
Caterpillar
INSURANCE Amerisafe Bituminous Insurance Co.
KMC Kootenay Tractor
Caterpillar
Davis Garvin Agency Inc. Hawkins & Rawlinson Inc.
WEDGES George Kahler Sales LLC
WEIGH SCALES
1. On-board 2. Platform 3. Portable 4. Non-portable platform
Better Weigh Mfg...............................1 Ferree Trailer.....................................3 Magnolia Trailers Inc. ........................1 Maxi Load Scale Systems ..............2,3 Pacific Scale Co. Inc. .....................2,3 RMT Equip. Inc...............................1,3 SI Onboard Scales ............................1 Stress Tek Inc. ..................................1 Vulcan On Board Scales ...................1
MACHINING 6K Products
Caterpillar
D R M Diversafab Corp./ CENTRI Precleaners Gilbert Products Inc. Hanfab Serco Loaders Two Harbors Machine
WELDING Better Weigh Mfg. Hanfab Lemco Hydraulics Inc. Supertrak Inc.
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MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS INDEX 6K Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 ACME Mfg. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 AMSOIL Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Abbott Ent. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Advanced Drainage Sys. Inc. . . . . .32 Advanced Forest Equip. . . . . . . . . .32 Advanced Recycling Equip. . . . . . .32 AFEX Fire Suppression Sys. . . . . .32 Aftermarket Parts Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .32 Alliance Tire Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Allied Systems Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Alucar Oy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 American Coding & Marking Ink Co. Inc. . . . . . . . .32 Amerisafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Automated Accounting Systems Inc.32 Baldwin Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Bandit Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .32 Barko Hydraulics LLC . . . . . . . . . . .32 Beka-Max of America Inc. . . . . . . .32 Better Weigh Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Big John Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Bituminous Insurance Co. . . . . . . .32 Blockbuster Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Blondin Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Bron RWF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 CW Mill Equip. Co. Inc. . . . . . . .33 Caribou Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Caristrap Int'l. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Caterpillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Chain-Serts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Chambers Delimbinator Inc. . . . . . .33 Cleanfix North America Ltd. . . . . .33 Cleral On Board Weighing Sys. . . .33 Continental Biomass Industries (CBI) . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Crane Equip. Mfg. Corp. . . . . . . . . .33 Cutting Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . .33 D&M Machine Div. Inc. . . . . . . . . . .33 DA Lubricant Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .33
DRM Diversafab Corp./ CENTRI Precleaners . . . . . . . . .33 Davis Garvin Agency Inc. . . . . . . . .33 Deanco Auction Co. . . . . . . . . . . . .33 John Deere Const. & Forestry Co. .33 John Deere Power Systems . . . . . .33 Delich Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Detroit Diesel Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment America . . . . . . . . . .33 Duratech Ind. Int'l. . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Dynamic Manufacturing . . . . . . . . .33 Eagle Carriage & Machine Inc. . . . .33 Elmia AB/Elmia Wood . . . . . . . . . .33 Emerald West Equip. Parts Inc. . . .33 Enviro Span/ Trinity Composites LLC . . . . . . .33 Erickson Air Crane Inc. . . . . . . . . . .33 Espar Climate Control Sys. . . . . .33 Fecon Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Ferree Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Firestone Tire Div. . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Force Control Industries Inc. . . . . .33 Forest Chain Corp. LLC . . . . . . . . .33 Fulghum Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . .33 GN Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Gates Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Geartex Div. of Hydraulic Analysis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Gem Chain Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Gilbert Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. . . . . .34 Great Lakes Mfg. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .34 Haglof Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Hahn Machinery Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .34 Hakmet USA Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Hammond Air Conditioning Ltd. . . .34 Hanfab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Hawkins & Rawlinson Inc. . . . . . . .34 Hendrickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Hercules Sealing Products . . . . .34 Hood Equip. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Hultdins Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. . .34 Iggesund Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Industrial Seating Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .34 Jones Mfg. Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 KMC Kootenay Tractor . . . . . . . . . .34 George Kahler Sales LLC . . . . . . .34 Kenworth Truck Co. . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Komatsu America Corp., Forestry Group . . . . . . . . . . .34 L&M Powertrain Parts . . . . . . . . . .34 L&M Radiator Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 LBX Co. Link Belt Forestry Equip. .34 Laser Technology Inc. . . . . . . . . . .34 Lemco Hydraulics Inc. . . . . . . . . . .34 Log Max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 MTU America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Mack Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Mack Trucks Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Madill Equip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Magnolia Trailers Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .34 Manac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Marden Ind. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Maxi Load Scale Systems . . . . . . .34 McLendon Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Mighty Mite Ind. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Mobile Mfg. Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Morbark Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Multitek North America LLC . . . . . .34 James G. Murphy Inc. . . . . . . . . . .34 The Nelson Paint Co. . . . . . . . . . . .34 Nicholson Mfg. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Nisus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Nolan Sales LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 OLOFSFORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 OTR Wheel Engineering Inc. . . . . .34 Oregon Cutting Systems Group, Blount Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
PFERD Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Pacific Scale Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .36 Pacific Trail Mfg. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .36 Pedno (SCP 89 Inc.) . . . . . . . . . . .36 Peerless Chain Co. . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Pewag Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc. . . . . . . . . . .36 Pitts Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Ponsse North America Inc. . . . . .36 Precision Husky Corp. . . . . . . . .36 Price Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Pro Mac Mfg. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Prolenc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Quadco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 RMT Equip. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Rainier Hydraulics Inc. . . . . . . . . . .36 Rawlings Waste Wood . . . . . . . .36 Rayco Mfg. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Red Wing Shoe Co. . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Risley Equip. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers . . . . . . . .36 Robar Ind. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Rockland Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Rogers Bros. Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Rothenbuhler Engineering . . . . . . .36 Rotobec USA Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Rotochopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Rubber & Specialities Inc. . . . . . . .36 Rudd Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Ryans Equip. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 SEI Industries Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Sennebogen LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Seppi M S.P.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Serco LoadersTwo Harbors Machine . . . . . . . . . . . .38 SI Onboard Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Silvey Chain Grinder Co. . . . . . . . .38 Southstar Equip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Stellar Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .38
Stens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Stihl Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Stress Tek Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Stripper Tree Delimbers . . . . . . . . .38 Supertrak Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 TRI State Auction & Realty LLC . . .38 Taimi Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Tajfun USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Terex Construction Americas . . . . .38 Terex Environmental Equip. . . . . . .38 Texas Refinery Corp. . . . . . . . . . . .38 Thunder Creek Equip. . . . . . . . . . .38 Tigercat Industries Inc. . . . . . . .38 Timberblade Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Timberpro Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Timberwolf Mfg. Corp. . . . . . . . . . .38 Tireboss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Titan Tire Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Titan Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Trelan Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Twin Disc Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Universal Refiner Corp. . . . . . . . . .38 U.S. Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Vermeer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Viking Trailers, A Div. of Bright Co-Op Inc. . . . . . . . . . .38 Vulcan On Board Scales . . . . . . . .38 WHO Mfg. Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Wallingfords Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Watson & Chalin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 West Salem Machinery . . . . . . . . .38 Western Star Truck Sales Inc. . . . .38 Western Trailer Co. . . . . . . . . . . . .38 White Drive Products Inc. . . . . . . . .38 White Mountain Chain Inc. . . . . . . .38 Wireco Worldgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Wood-Mizer LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Wyatts Processor Wheels . . . . . . .38 Young Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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AFTERMARKET PARTS INC. 150 Market St. New Bern, NC 28560-6704 252-633-2155, 800-487-2335 Fax: 252-633-3701 Email: info@rightparts.com
6K PRODUCTS 1006 143rd Ave. SE Tenino, WA 98589-9242 360-264-2141 Fax: 360-264-5105 Email: ed@6kproducts.com
ALLIANCE TIRE CO. 201 Edgewater Dr., Ste. 285 Wakefield, MA 01880-6223 877-978-4737
ACME MFG. INC. 90099 Prairie Rd. Eugene, OR 97402-9601 541-741-2200 Fax: 541-741-2212 Email: email@acmecarriages.com
ALLIED SYSTEMS CO. 21433 SW Oregon St. Sherwood, OR 97140-9799 503-625-2560 Fax: 503-625-7269 Email: jim.judd@alliedsystems.com
AMSOIL INC. 925 Tower Ave. Superior, WI 54880-1527 715-392-7101 Fax: 715-392-5225 Email: info@amsoil.com
ALUCAR OY Maxmovagen 186 FI 66640 Voyri-Maksamaa, Finland 358-207-851-726 Fax: 358-207-851-740 Email: markus.norrgard@alucar.com
ABBOTT ENT. INC. 901 W. 4th Ave. Pine Bluff, AR 71601-4019 800-643-5973 Fax: 870-535-4970 Email: sales@atrol.com
AMERICAN CODING & MARKING INK CO. INC. 1220 North Ave. Plainfield, NJ 07062-1796 908-756-0373, 800-884-0856 Fax: 908-756-0570 Email: customer@trecoder.com
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYS. INC. 401 Olive St. Findlay, OH 45840-5358 800-821-6710 Fax: 614-658-0204 Email: info@ads-pipe.com
BIG JOHN TRAILERS
BANDIT INDUSTRIES INC. ✧
6750 W. Millbrook Rd. Remus, MI 49340-9662 800-952-0178 Fax: 989-561-2273 Email: sales@banditchippers.com
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1 Banks Ave. Superior, WI 54880-1319 715-395-6700 Email: info@barko.com
BARKO HYDRAULICS LLC
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PO Box 234 Buffalo, NY 14225 888-862-7461 Fax: 905-858-0597 Email: sales@beka-lube.com
BETTER WEIGH MFG. 168 Foster Creek Rd. Toledo, WA 98591-9406 360-864-6800 Fax: 360-864-6802
2301 Hwy. 190 W. Deridder, LA 70634-6004 800-897-9719 Fax: 800-450-1091 Email: aiic-mktg@amerisafe.com
PO Box 2735 Hayden, ID 83835-2735 866-772-0999 Fax: 208-762-1369 Email: info@advancedforest.com
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ADVANCED FOREST EQUIP.
850 Washington St. Saint Marys, PA 15857-3606 814-834-4470, 800-611-6599 Fax: 814-834-3483 Email: areinc@windstream.net
BALDWIN FILTERS 4400 Hwy. 30 E. Kearney, NE 68847-0724 308-234-1951, 800-822-5394 Fax: 800-828-4453 Email: info@baldwinfilter.com
AUTOMATED ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS INC.
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BITUMINOUS INSURANCE CO. 320 18th St. Rock Island, IL 61201-8744 800-475-4477 Fax: 309-786-3847 Email: rhervey@bituminousinsurance.com
PO Box 436 Livingston, AL 35470-0436 800-237-0252 Fax: 205-652-4509 Email: jack.warbington@ forestproductsaccounting.com
BLOCKBUSTER INC. 2756 Kentucky Ave. Mount Pleasant, IA 52641-8072 319-986-5525, 888-775-4883 Fax: 319-986-6858 Email: kerry@blockbuster-inc.com
AFEX FIRE SUPPRESSION SYS. 5808 Lease Ln. Raleigh, NC 27617-4708 919-781-6610 Fax: 919-787-3915 Email: info@afexsystems.com
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10514 Hwy. 1 Folkston, GA 31537-4808 912-496-7469 Fax: 912-496-4577 Website: www.bigjohntrailers.com Established: 1974 Big John Trailers was established in 1974 and has been manufacturing superior quality forest product trailers and lowboys since that time. The company builds a complete line of log trailers which styles include recessed center, drop center, straight frame and plantation trailers as well as custom designs. Big John also man ufactures lightweight models referred to as the "full load series," "ultra light series," and "ultra elite series." Knuckleboom loader trailers, loader/ delimber trailers, self-propelled loader carriers and lowboys up to 50 ton capacity are other popular trailers in the Big John product line. Kodiak hydraulic trailers are available in the loader/delimber trailer design. All of these trailers are built for rugged and dependable use. Call for more information, 800-771-4140.
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BLONDIN INC.
CHAIN-SERTS
DAVIS GARVIN AGENCY INC.
PO Box 1287 Indiana, PA 15701-5287 724-349-9240 Fax: 724-349-9242
1356 N. Main St. Punxsutawney, PA 15767-2645 814-938-1031 Fax: 814-938-3117 Email: info@chain-serts.com
PO Box 21627 Columbia, SC 29221-1627 803-732-0060, 800-845-3163 Fax: 803-781-3641
CHAMBERS DELIMBINATOR INC.
PO Box 1248 Philadelphia, MS 39350-1248 601-656-0192 Fax: 334-671-0149
BRON RWF 873 Devonshire Ave. Woodstock, ON N4S 8Z4 Canada 800-263-1060 Fax: 780-489-6891
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DEANCO AUCTION CO.
PO Box 777 Ackerman, MS 39735-0777 800-533-2385 Fax: 662-285-2778 Email: info@chambersdelimbinator.com
JOHN DEERE CONST. & FORESTRY CO.
CLEANFIX NORTH AMERICA LTD.
14 Commerce Dr. Sabetha, KS 66534-9413 800-743-3491 Fax: 785-284-2010 Email: manufacturing@cwmill.com Website: www.cwmill.com Established: 1973 CW Mill Equipment Co. Inc. is a diversified manufacturing, sales and service company, founded in 1973. Being customer-driven is the basis for all that CW Mill Equipment does, and that approach is backed with experienced staff and advanced manufacturing equipment. CW Mill's products include large industrial grinding machines, and high performance hammer mill cutting and grinding tools for both rigid and swing hammer style grinding machines. Visit www.hogzilla.com for industrial tub and horizontal end feed style grinding machines. Visit www.armorhog.com for extreme-duty parts for rigid hammer style grinding machines. Visit www.dynahog.com for heavyduty parts for swing hammer style grinding machines. CARIBOU SOFTWARE
PO Box 6421 Hinton, AB T7V 1X7 Canada 850-532-6206 Fax: 780-865-4248 Email: sales@caribousoftware.com
CARISTRAP INT'L. INC. 1760 Fortin Blvd. Laval, QC H7S 1N8 Canada 450-667-4700 Fax: 450-663-1520 Email: akarass@caristrap.com
CATERPILLAR
100 S. L. White Blvd. LaGrange, GA 30241-9310 Website: www.cat.com/forestry Caterpillar is your single source for all the machines, attachments and support needed for every phase of forestry. Caterpillar's reputation of building structurally superior machines means extended production hours and a machine worthy of a rebuild when it's time for a second life. Your local CAT® dealer can help you choose the right equipment and is committed to providing on-going support after the sale to keep your equipment running and help you maximize production. Ask about Product Link™ to manage and lower your costs by tracking fuel usage.
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6099A Vipond Dr. Mississauga, ON L5T 2B2 Canada 905-670-0960, 800-387-4800 Fax: 905-670-0728 Email: inquiries@espar.com Website: www.espar.com Established: 1973 Espar Heater Systems offer the most comprehensive range of heaters available in today's marketplace. Air heaters ranging from 7,500 BTU /hr. as well as coolant heaters ranging from 13,700 BTU/hr. to 120,000 BTU/hr. are available. All Espar heaters tap directly into the vehicle fuel and power supply, which avoids the need for external hook-ups. Timers and remote key-chain starters are available and make it possible to program pre-heat for up to a week in advance. Air conditioning and handiwash units now available.
133 Fayetteville St., Ste. 210 Raleigh, NC 27601 919-747-8680
90 Linton Ave. Stratford, ON N5A 2S3 Canada 519-275-2808, 855-REV-FANS Fax: 519-275-3995 Email: info@cleanfix.ca
CW MILL EQUIP. CO. INC.
ESPAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYS.
JOHN DEERE POWER SYSTEMS PO Box 5100 Waterloo, IA 50704-5100 800-JDENGINE (533-6446) Fax: 319-292-5075 Email: jdpower@johndeere.com
CLERAL ON BOARD WEIGHING SYS. 1595 Rock Springs Ln. Woodstock, GA 30188-3168 678-494-4601 Email: omar@cleral.com
DELICH SALES 106 US Hwy. 2 Wakefield, MI 49968-1014 906-224-1000 Fax: 906-224-1122
CONTINENTAL BIOMASS INDUSTRIES (CBI) 22 Whittier St. Newton, NH 03858-3524 603-382-0556 Fax: 603-382-0557 Email: info@cbi-inc.com
DETROIT DIESEL CORP.
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CRANE EQUIP. MFG. CORP.
DOOSAN INFRACORE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AMERICA
33740 Seavey Loop Rd. Eugene, OR 97405-9600 541-746-9681 Fax: 541-746-8928 Email: sales@grizzlycranes.com
250 E. Beaton Dr. West Fargo, ND 58078-6000 701-241-8700
DURATECH IND. INT'L.
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CUTTING SYSTEMS INC.
DYNAMIC MANUFACTURING
774 Zeb Rd. Union Grove, NC 28689-9148 877-844-1274 Fax: 704-592-4458 Email: email@cuttingsys.com Website: www.cuttingsys.com Established: 1995 When you buy CSI you not only get a superior product that is well engineered and job tested, but a product backed by the best parts and customer service in the industry. Our goal is our customer's success. That's why we use high alloy steels, bushings and bearings where necessary and computer aided design (CAD) models to make sure our pullthru delimbers, slasher saws and dangle head grapple felling saws are the best available. We have lots of models to choose from. Check our website for the latest brochures or mini DVD.
D D&M MACHINE DIV. INC. 12 Monte Brady Rd. Montesano, WA 98563-9521 360-249-3366 Fax: 360-249-1171 Email: dmm@slashbuster.com
DA LUBRICANT CO. INC. 801 Edwards Dr. Lebanon, IN 46052-8896 317-923-5321 Email: dalube@dalube.com
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PO Box 1169 Liberty, NC 27298-1169 336-622-7300, 800-680-4407 Fax: 336-622-7307 Email: info@ferreetrailers.com
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FIRESTONE TIRE DIV. 4600 NW 2nd St., Ste. 100 Des Moines, IA 50313-2202 515-242-2300 Fax: 515-283-1610
EAGLE CARRIAGE & MACHINE INC. 62500 Commerce Rd. La Grande, OR 97850-8719 541-963-4646 Fax: 541-963-3415 Email: eaglecarriage@eoni.com
FORCE CONTROL INDUSTRIES INC. 3660 Dixie Hwy. Fairfield, OH 45014-1105 513-868-0900 Fax: 513-868-2105 Email: info@forcecontrol.com
ELMIA AB/ELMIA WOOD Box 6066 SE 550 06 Jonkoping, Sweden 46-36-152000 Fax: 46-36-164692 Email: wood@elmia.se
FOREST CHAIN CORP. LLC 20945 SW Pacific Hwy. Sherwood, OR 97140-9242 800-288-0887 Fax: 503-625-2799 Email: forestchain@bgplanet.com
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GATES CORP. PO Box 5887 Denver, CO 80217-5887 800-777-6363 Fax: 303-744-4499 Email: marketing@gates.com
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GEARTEX DIV. OF HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS INC. PO Box 2160 Corinth, MS 38835-2160 662-286-2252 Fax: 662-287-6580 Email: haisales@geartek.com
DRM DIVERSAFAB CORP./ CENTRI PRECLEANERS 820 Industrial Ct. Baraboo, WI 53913-2785 800-356-4882 Fax: 608-356-4883 Email: info@drmdiversafab.com
Foremost Authority For Professional Loggers
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FULGHUM INDUSTRIES INC. 317 S. Main St. Wadley, GA 30477 800-841-5980 Fax: 478-252-1507
ENVIRO SPAN/TRINITY COMPOSITES LLC
ERICKSON AIR CRANE INC.
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EMERALD WEST EQUIP. PARTS INC.
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FECON INC. 3460 Grant Ave. Lebanon, OH 45036-6432 800-528-3113 Fax: 513-696-4431 Email: sales@fecon.com
PO Box 1940 Jamestown, ND 58402-1940 701-252-4601 Fax: 701-252-0502 Email: indsales@duratechindustries.net
GEM CHAIN BAR PO Box 608 Grangeville, ID 83530-0608 208-983-0203 Fax: 208-983-0213
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GILBERT PRODUCTS INC.
HOOD EQUIP. INC.
1840 Boulevard Marcotte Roberval, QC G8H 2P2 Canada 418-275-5041 Fax: 418-275-2624 Email: sales@gilbert-tech.com
PO Box 307 Iron River, WI 54847-0307 715-372-4222 Fax: 715-372-4221 Email: joyce@hoodloaders.com
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. 1144 E. Market St. Akron, OH 44316-1001 800-321-2136 Fax: 330-796-2222
GREAT LAKES MFG. INC. 8450 County Rd. R Suring, WI 54174-9541 920-842-2012 Fax: 920-842-2497 Email: cfrench@greatlakesmfg.com
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HUSQVARNA FOREST & GARDEN CO. 9335 Harris Corners Pkwy. Charlotte, NC 28269-3818 704-597-5000 Fax: 704-599-4302
HAHN MACHINERY INC. PO Box 220 Two Harbors, MN 55616-0220 218-834-2156 Fax: 218-834-5640 Email: info@hahnmachinery.com
HAKMET USA INC.
6912 S. Quentin St. Centennial, CO 80112-3945 877-696-2584 Fax: 303-649-9710
INDUSTRIAL SEATING INC.
LEMCO HYDRAULICS INC.
J JONES MFG. CO. PO Box 38 Beemer, NE 68716-0038 402-528-3861 Fax: 402-528-3239 Email: mightygiant@gpcom.net
HAMMOND AIR CONDITIONING LTD. 125 Samnah Crescent Ingersoll, ON N5C 3J7 Canada 519-485-5961 Fax: 519-485-3745 Email: sales@hammondac.com
PO Box 3493 Auburn, AL 36831-3493 888-822-1173 Fax: 334-821-5801
LBX CO. LINK BELT FORESTRY EQUIP. 2004 Buck Ln. Lexington, KY 40511-1073 859-245-3900 Fax: 859-245-3909 Email: sales@lbxco.com
121 Roy Blvd., Unit 4 Brantford, ON N3R 7K1 Canada 519-754-2190 Fax: 519-757-1100 Email: info@olofsfors.com 1144 SW Berg Pkwy. Canby, OR 97013-3992 800-346-2839 Fax: 503-266-6886 Email: sales@indseat.com
235 Sage Meadows Dr. Rio Vista, CA 94571-2222 800-566-0690 Email: sales@hakmetusa.com
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IGGESUND FOREST
PO Box 2548 Madison, MS 39130-2548 601-856-5119 Fax: 601-856-9075 Email: sales@haglofinc.com
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22 Morton Ave. E. Brantford, ON N3R 7J7 Canada 519-754-0044 Fax: 519-754-1569 Email: info@hultdins.com
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KMC KOOTENAY TRACTOR PO Box 31 Cresent Valley, BC V0G 1H0 Canada 800-562-5303 Email: kmckoot@telus.net
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KENWORTH TRUCK CO.
500 Park Blvd., Ste. 450 Itasca, IL 60143-3153 630-874-9700 Fax: 630-875-1204 Email: dovermyer@hendrickson-intl.com
PO Box 1000 Kirkland, WA 98083-1000 425-828-5000 Fax: 425-828-5777 Email: alan.fennimore@paccar.com
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1016 N. Belcher Rd. Clearwater, FL 33765-2100 727-796-1300, 866-625-0395 Fax: 727-797-8849, 800-759-6391 Email: sales@herculesus.com Website: www.herculesus.com Established: 1962 Hercules Sealing Products offers a complete line of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder repair seals, seal kits, replacement cylinders and cylinder components for mobile and industrial applications. Hercules provides seal products to a variety of heavy equipment industries such as: logging, construction, dump and refuse, agriculture, material handling and industrial plant applications. Replacement cylinder repair seals, seal kits, replacement cylinder and cylinder components are stocked for wellknown names such as Barko, Bell, Case, Caterpillar, ESCO, Franklin, Hydro-Ax, John Deere, Log Hog, Peerless, Prentice, Timberjack and many others. Hercules Sealing Products is an ISO 9001 registered distributor, established in 1962.
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MORBARK INC. PO Box 1000 Winn, MI 48896-1000 800-233-6065 Fax: 989-866-2280 Email: inquire@morbark.com
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N THE NELSON PAINT CO. PO Box 2040 Kingsford, MI 49802-2040 906-774-5566, 800-236-9278 Fax: 906-774-4264 Email: edwardsm@nelsonpaint.com
PO Box 329 Hill City, MN 55748-0329 218-697-2694 Fax: 218-697-8133 Email: lemco@scicable.com
NICHOLSON MFG. LTD. 9896 Galaran Rd. Sidney, BC V8L 3S6 Canada 250-656-3131 Fax: 250-656-3111 Email: forestsales@nmbc.com
LOG MAX 1114 W. Fourth Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98660-2021 360-699-7300 Fax: 360-699-7304 Email: info@logmax.us
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MTU AMERICA INC. 39525 McKenzie Dr. Novi, MI 48377 248-560-8000 Fax: 248-560-8001 Email: regionalcenter3@mtu-online.com
NOLAN SALES LLC PO Box 486 Marion, WI 54950-0486 715-754-5221 Fax: 715-754-1321 Email: email@nolansales.com
MACK MANUFACTURING 7205 Bellingrath Rd. Theodore, AL 36582 251-653-9999 Fax: 251-653-1365 Email: sales@mackmfg.com
MACK TRUCKS INC. PO Box 26256 Greensboro, NC 27402-6256 336-291-9001
O OLOFSFORS ✧
121 Roy Blvd., Unit 4 Brantford, ON N3R 7K1 Canada 519-754-2190 Fax: 519-757-1100 Email: info@olofsfors.com
OTR WHEEL ENGINEERING INC.
MADILL EQUIP.
PO Box 1853 Rome, GA 30162-1853 706-235-9781 Fax: 706-234-8137 Email: charles.jackson@otrwheel.com
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MANAC 2275 107E Rue St. George, QC G5Y 8G6 Canada 418-228-2018 Fax: 418-227-9573
MARDEN IND. INC. 26855 Airport Rd. Punta Gorda, FL 33982-2408 863-682-7882, 800-881-0388 Email: d.darby@mardenind.com
OREGON CUTTING SYSTEMS GROUP, BLOUNT INC. ✧
4909 SE International Way Portland, OR 97222-4601 800-223-5168 Email: sales@oregonchain.com
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MCLENDON TRAILERS PO Box 1145 Phenix City, AL 36868-1145 334-448-8888 Fax: 334-448-3800 Email: mclendontrailers@bellsouth.net
MIGHTY MITE IND. INC. 461 NE 3rd Ave. Canby, OR 97013-3717 503-266-3387 Fax: 503-266-3395 Email: mytmite@pacifier.com
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9896 Galaran Rd. Sidney, BC V8L 3S6 Canada 250-654-2224 Email: gordond@madillequipment.com
Komatsu America Corp., Forestry Group PO Box 168 Chattanooga, TN 37401-0168 847-437-5800 Fax: 423-668-3242 Email: info.na@komatsuna.com Website: www.komatsuforest.us Established: 1946 Komatsu designs and manufactures innovative world class cut to length harvesters and forwarders, harvesting and processing heads, track feller bunchers/harvesters and track log loaders. Komatsu crawler dozers, wheel loaders, excavators and other support equipment supplement the purpose built forestry products, providing a full line of equipment from stump to dump forestry applications.
PO Box 250 Troutdale, OR 97060-0250 503-666-5593, 877-272-9645 Fax: 503-661-7548 Email: info@mobilemfg.com
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30 Jytek Dr. Leominster, MA 01453-5932 978-840-6420 Fax: 978-840-6421 Email: sales@pferdusa.com Website: www.pferdusa.com Established: 1799 Loggers must maintain saw chain on a frequent basis to keep an efficient, sharp edge on the cutting teeth and to extend the work life of the chain. The PFERD "Smooth Cut" file does both. It has a less aggressive filing action removing less metal per stroke, but giving a sharper, finer finish to chain teeth. Professional loggers prefer this because a sharper saw is safer and helps their chain cut faster and last longer in the bargain. All PFERD chain saw files, both their standard cut and the "Smooth Cut" are of the highest quality with uniform steel structure, correct hardness, exact shaping and even tooth spacing that eliminates clogging, maximizes sharpening action and puts a perfect edge on every tooth. This consistent performance cuts labor time significantly on the job site. For a free data sheet showing all sizes and chain pitches available for both file types, plus a selection of double sided flat files for correcting the depth gauge height adjustment on chain teeth and other PFERD chain saw accessories, call PFERD at 1-800-342-9015 or e-mail: mail@pferdusa.com PACIFIC SCALE CO. INC.
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PRICE CO. PO Box 536 Monticello, AR 71657 870-367-9751 Fax: 870-367-3309
PIERCE PACIFIC MFG. INC. PO Box 30509 Portland, OR 97294-3509 800-760-3270 Fax: 503-808-9111 Email: info@piercepacific.com
PRO MAC MFG. LTD. 2940 Jacob Rd. Duncan, BC V9L 6W4 Canada 800-665-5405 Fax: 250-746-4799 Email: promac@promac.bc.ca
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RISLEY EQUIP. LTD.
30 Industrial Blvd. St-Eustache, QC J7R 5C1 Canada 800-668-3340 Fax: 450-623-5337 Email: info@quadco.com Website: www.quadco.com Established: 1987 We are recognized for the Quad Tooth® System and for a full line of forestry attachments. The Quad Tooth® System is available for all makes of forestry attachments. Our Highspeed and Intermittent felling heads range between 18" and 32" in cutting capacity. All models of felling heads are available with either 40 or 360 degree rotations. For controlled-fell harvesters, we offer the 5660 featuring an Intermittent swing saw and a maximum cutting capacity of 24" and 22" processing. We are the exclusive distributor for KETO Harvesters in North & South America. KETO's extremely accurate measuring system and light-weight robust design should not be overlooked.
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ROBAR IND. LTD. 12945 78th Ave. Surrey, BC V3W 2X8 Canada 604-591-8811 Fax: 604-591-5288 Email: foundry@robarindustries.com
PO Box 748 Rainier, OR 97048-0748 503-556-9136, 800-457-9136 Email: sales@chomper.net
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ROGERS BROS. CORP. 100 Orchard St. Albion, PA 16401-1218 800-441-9880 Fax: 814-756-4830 Email: info@rogerstrailers.com
ROTHENBUHLER ENGINEERING PO Box 708 Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-0708 360-856-0836 Fax: 360-856-2183 Email: information@rothenbuhlereng.com 162 Rotobec Dr. Littleton, NH 03561-3961 603-444-2103 Fax: 603-444-0327 Email: sales@rotobec.com
370 Labelle, Ste. 114 Laval, QC H7P 2P1 Canada 800-648-8132 Fax: 450-963-7331 Email: info@rmtequip.com
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ROTOBEC USA INC.
RMT EQUIP. INC.
RAINIER HYDRAULICS INC.
PO Box 507 Leeds, AL 35094-0010 205-640-5181 Fax: 205-640-1147 Email: sales@precisionhusky.com Website: www.precisionhusky.com Established: 1964 Precision Husky Corp. engineers and manufactures world-class equipment for chipmills, sawmills, woodyards, log loading and inwoods debarking/chipping and wood waste grinding. THREE DIVISIONS Precision produces sawmill, chipmill equipment, in-woods flailers, whole tree chippers and a combo unit that combines both functions. Husky manufactures a complete line of knuckleboom loaders available as truck mount, on crawler tracks, trailer mounted and as a stationary unit. The ProGrind line of shredders offers nine different sizes of horizontal and tub grinders with production to 100 TPH and horsepower options from 100-860 HP.
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3641 Rue Des Forges Laterriere , QC G7N 1N4 Canada 418-678-1506 Fax: 418-678-9748 Email: pedno@pedno.com
PEWAG CHAIN
4255 E. Lincoln Way Wooster, OH 44691-8601 330-264-8699, 800-392-2686 Fax: 330-264-3697 Email: rayco@raycomfg.com
4400 International Ln. Rhinelander, WI 54501-8187 715-369-4833 Fax: 715-369-4838 Email: diana.olkowski@ponsse.com Website: www.ponsse.com Established: 1970 Ponsse is one of the world's leading manufacturers of forest machines for the cut-to-length method, and its customer-oriented operations are still guided by the wishes and needs of forest machine entrepreneurs. Ponsse products cover the diverse requirements of efficient harvesting faced by machine entrepreneurs around the world. Tree species vary from old pine to eucalyptus, and the machines have to endure tropical heat and arctic cold, travel without destroying the terrain and briskly climb the steepest slopes. Ponsse constantly develops its products and services, keeping a close eye on the new features expected by the forest machine industry and entrepreneurs. Without exception, our new products are designed on the basis of preferences expressed by our customers.
6532 SE Crosswhite Way Portland, OR 97206-9529 888-910-SAWS (7297) Fax: 503-233-0767 Email: info@ptmi.net
PEERLESS CHAIN CO.
RAYCO MFG. INC.
PONSSE NORTH AMERICA INC.
PACIFIC TRAIL MFG. INC.
1416 E. Sanborn St. Winona, MN 55987-4948 800-873-1916 Fax: 800-356-1149
PROLENC 951 Great St. Prince George, BC V2N 5R7 Canada 877-563-8899 Fax: 250-563-6704
314 Main St. Red Wing, MN 55066-2337 800-733-9464 Fax: 651-385-0897 Email: customer.service@redwingshoe.com
PFERD INC.
PO Box 1606 Clackamas, OR 97015-1606 800-537-1886 Fax: 503-657-5561 Email: psco@pacifier.com
PITTS TRAILERS PO Box 127 Pittsview, AL 36871-0127 800-321-8073 Fax: 334-855-3507 Email: info@pittstrailers.com
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1780 Idaho St. Missoula, MT 59801-1424 406-728-6182 Fax: 406-728-7957 Email: judi@rawlingsmanufacturing.com Website: www.wastewoodhogs.com The original rotary wood hog was invented and developed by Rawlings Manufacturing in 1977. Since then our family owned company has manufactured and marketed several series of product lines. The wood waste recovery systems are available in stationary, portable and skid mounted systems; both vertical and horizontal models are available. Rawlings Wood hogs come in all shapes and sizes, from simple standalone vertical hogs for saw mills, pulp, paper, power and pellet plants to complete custom horizontal hog systems. Saw Mill Waste Compost Grind Wood Waste Recycling Facilities Pulp & Paper Plants Biomass & Co-Gen Operations
217 West St. Saint Martin, MN 56376 320-548-3586 Fax: 320-548-3372 Email: info@rotochopper.com Website: www.rotochopper.com Rotochopper manufacturers electric and diesel grinding equipment for converting wood waste to biomass fuel, colored landscape mulch, and other premium fiber products. For fine griding applications like pellet fuels and animal bedding, Rotochopper multi-stage grinding systems take raw materials down to short fiber specifications in a single pass. In North America, all Rotochopper equipment is backed by factorydirect customer support. RUBBER & SPECIALITIES INC.
5011 Commerce Park Cir. Pensacola, FL 32505-1870 850-478-9778 Fax: 850-478-8616 Email: pcola.sales@rubberandspecialties.com
RUDD CO. INC. 1141 NW 50th St. Seattle, WA 98107-5120 206-789-1000 Fax: 206-789-1001 Email: info@ruddcompany.com
RYANS EQUIP. INC. 111 Quicksilver Ln. Edmore, MI 48829-7306 989-427-2829 Email: don@ryansequip.com
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SEI INDUSTRIES LTD. 7400 Wilson Ave. Delta, BC V4G 1E5 Canada 604-946-3131 Fax: 604-940-9566 Email: seisales@sei-ind.com
VIKING TRAILERS, A DIV. OF BRIGHT CO-OP INC.
98 Old Route 26 South Paris, ME 04281-6304 207-890-6597 Email: samsessions@yahoo.com
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SENNEBOGEN LLC 1957 Sennebogen Trail Stanley, NC 28164 704-347-4910 Fax: 704-347-8894 Email: sales@sennebogen-na.com
T TRI STATE AUCTION & REALTY LLC PO Box 567 Kingston, TN 37763-0567 800-334-4395 Fax: 865-376-9103 Email: auctions@tristate-auction.com
TAIMI HYDRAULICS 192 Parc Industrial St. Prime, QC G8J 2B1 Canada 418-686-6868 Fax: 418-251-1108
SEPPI M S.P.A.
7012 Zona Artigianale 1 39052 Caldaro (South Tyrol), Italy 651-4725194 Email: sales@seppi.com Website: www.seppi.com Established: 1939 Manufacturer of Mulching Equipment & Brush Technology -Forestry Mulchers -Stump & Root Grinders -Stone Crushers & Forestry Tillers -Mulchers with Chute for Biomass Collection -Attachements for Tractors up to 500 HP, Hydraulic Drive Mulchers for Excavators or Prime Mowers. Outstanding Performance & Robust Construction
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TEREX CONSTRUCTION AMERICAS 8800 Rostin Rd. Southaven, MS 38671-1022 662-393-1800 Fax: 662-393-1700 Email: aron.sweeney@terex.com
TEREX ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIP.
TEXAS REFINERY CORP. PO Box 711 Fort Worth, TX 76101-0711 817-332-1161, 800-827-0711 Fax: 817-335-8344 Email: lube1@texasrefinery.com
511 25th Ave. Two Harbors, MN 55616-5068 218-834-5118 Fax: 218-834-2498 Email: dwilliamson@sercoloaders.com
THUNDER CREEK EQUIP. 1833 Hwy. 163 Pella, IA 50219-7530 641-620-9412 Fax: 641-620-8302 Email: sales@thundercreekequipment.com
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SILVEY CHAIN GRINDER CO. 4007 Crater Lake Hwy. Medford, OR 97504-9742 541-734-4118
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728 Tagish St. Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 Canada 250-828-7820 Fax: 250-828-7825 Email: mike@southstarequipment.com
STRESS TEK INC.
PO Box 637 Brantford, ON N3T 5P9 Canada 519-753-2000 Fax: 519-753-8272 Email: comments@tigercat.com Website: www.tigercat.com Established: 1991 Tigercat specializes in the design and manufacture of premium quality harvesting systems that deliver wood to roadside at the lowest cost per ton. With a full range of full-tree and cut-to-length equipment including feller bunchers, skidders, loaders, harvesters, forwarders, felling and harvesting attachments as well as a range of site preparation and land clearing equipment, Tigercat is the most highly focused player in the forestry equipment industry. www.facebook.com/Tigercat
5920 S. 194th St. Kent, WA 98032-1196 800-237-0022 Fax: 253-872-9626 Email: info@vulcanscales.com
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STIHL INC. PO Box 2015 Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015 800-GO-STIHL (800-467-8445) Fax: 757-631-5778 Email: stihlcs@stihl.us
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5920 S. 194th St. Kent, WA 98032-1196 800-237-0022 Fax: 253-872-9626 Email: info@vulcanscales.com
W WHO MFG. CO. INC. PO Box 1153 Lamar, CO 81052-1153 719-336-7433 Fax: 719-336-7052 Email: whomfgco@bresnan.net
WALLINGFORDS INC.
WATSON & CHALIN 725 E. University Dr. McKinney, TX 75069 972-547-6020, 800-445-0736 Fax: 972-542-0097 Email: krhodes@watsonsuspensions.com
WEST SALEM MACHINERY PO Box 5288 Salem, OR 97304-0288 800-722-3530 Fax: 503-364-1398 Email: info@westsalem.com
TIREBOSS
WESTERN STAR TRUCK SALES INC.
15803 121A. Ave. Edmonton, AB T5V 1B1 Canada 780-451-4894 Fax: 780-452-6786 Email: info@tireboss.com
TITAN TIRE CORP.
2477 Deerfield Dr. Fort Mill, SC 29715-6942 803-578-3225 Fax: 803-578-3703
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WHITE DRIVE PRODUCTS INC.
TITAN TRAILERS
110 Bill Bryan Blvd. Hopkinsville, KY 42240-6800 800-323-7298 Fax: 270-886-8462 Email: infousa@whitedriveproducts.com
1129 Hwy. #3 Delhi, ON N4B 2W6 Canada 519-688-4826 Fax: 519-688-6453 Email: info@titantrailers.com 498 8 Mile Rd. Remus, MI 49340-9316 989-561-2280 Fax: 989-561-2530
TWIN DISC INC. 1328 Racine St. Racine, WI 53403-1700 262-638-4000 Fax: 262-638-4482
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WIRECO WORLDGROUP 12200 N. Ambassador Dr. Kansas City, MO 64163-1244 816-270-4700 Fax: 816-270-4707 Email: info@wirecoworldgroup.com
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UNIVERSAL REFINER CORP. PO Box 151 Montesano, WA 98563-0151 360-249-4415, 800-277-8068 Fax: 360-249-4773 Email: universalrefiner@techline.com
8180 W. 10th St. Indianapolis, IN 46214-2430 800-553-0182 Fax: 317-273-1011 Email: infocenter@woodmizer.com
WYATTS PROCESSOR WHEELS
U.S. BLADES 600 Grantham Ave. West Monroe, LA 71292 800-862-4544 Fax: 843-673-0440
390 W. 11th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401-3030 541-344-3218 Fax: 541-344-3221 Email: glowe@reagan.com
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TIMBERBLADE INC. 4 Vimy Pl. Woodstock, ON N4S 7H9 Canada 519-532-3283 Fax: 888-763-2336 Email: maurice@timberblade.com
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1010 Kennedy Memorial Dr. Oakland, ME 04963-4830 207-465-9575, 800-323-3708 Fax: 207-465-9601 Email: info@wallingfords.com
126 Spruce St. Rutland, VT 05701-4420 802-775-4227 Fax: 802-773-1275 Email: info@timberwolfcorp.com
TRELAN MFG.
SOUTHSTAR EQUIP.
PO Box 169 Garner, IA 50438-0169 800-321-3741 Fax: 641-923-2812 Email: sales@stellarindustries.com
1407 Industrial Dr. Shawano, WI 54166-3867 715-524-7899 Fax: 715-524-7898 Email: info@timberpro.com Website: www.timberpro.com Established: 2002 Along with the 6 wheel feller buncher that can handle the heavier attachments and the 8 wheel forwarder that with minor changes can be converted to a clambunk or grapple skidder, TimberPro is now producing a D6 & D7 size feller buncher non-leveling or with a patented leveling system that levels 28" and 7" to the front and back and 24" to both sides. All TimberPro machines have continuous rotation with zero tail swing and swing out guards for good access to do maintenance.
2701 Spruce St. Quincy, IL 62301-3477 217-277-1285 Fax: 217-221-4423 Email: jane.inman@titan-intl.com
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TIMBERPRO INC.
TIMBERWOLF MFG. CORP.
1250 Commerce Farwell, MI 48622-8518 800-953-5532 Fax: 989-588-4827 Email: philippa.fisher@terex.com
SERCO LOADERS TWO HARBORS MACHINE
803 W. Seale St. Nacogdoches, TX 75964-5226 936-564-8378 Fax: 936-564-3281 Email: info@brightcoop.com
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FORESTRY & LOGGING ASSOCIATIONS/TRADE SHOWS Alabama Forestry Assn.
Associated Oregon Loggers Inc.
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Assn.
555 Alabama St., Montgomery, AL 36104-4395; 334-265-8733, Fax: 334-262-1258; Email: afa@alaforestry.org; www.alaforestry.org; C. Isaacson, exec. vp. Annual Meeting: September 13-15 2015, Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, AL
PO Box 12339, Salem, OR 97309-0339; 503-364-1330, Fax: 503-364-0836; Email: aol@oregonloggers.org; www.oregonloggers.org; J. Geisinger, exec. vp. Annual Meeting: January 15-17 2015, Valley River Inn, Eugene, OR
PO Box 1278, Rhinelander, WI 54501-1278; 715-282-5828, Fax: 715-282-4941; Email: gltpaadvertising@newnorth.net; www.timberpa.com; H. Schienebeck, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: September 11-12 2015, UP Fairgrounds, Escanaba, MI
California Forestry Assn.
Independent Logging Contractors Of Alabama
Alabama Loggers Council 555 Alabama St., Montgomery, AL 36104-4309; 334-265-8733, Fax: 334-262-1258; Annual Meeting: TBD, Prattville, AL
Alaska Forest Assn. 111 Stedman St., Ste. 200, Ketchikan, AK 99901; 907-2256114, Fax: 907-225-5920; Email: afa@akforest.org; www.akforest.org Annual Meeting: October 21-23 2015, Best Western Landing, Ketchikan, AK
American Loggers Council PO Box 966, Hemphill, TX 75948-0966; 409-625-0206, Fax: 409-625-0207; Email: americanlogger@aol.com; www.americanloggers.org; M. Anderson, pres; R. Schwab, 1st vp; K. Martin, 2nd vp. Annual Meeting: September 24-26 2015, Red Lion Hotel, Eureka, CA
1215 K St., Ste. 1830, Sacramento, CA 95814-3947; 916-4446592, Fax: 916-444-0170; Email: info@calforests.org; www.calforests.org; D. Bischel, pres. Annual Meeting: February 25-26 2015, Westin Verasa, Napa, CA
Intermountain Logging Assn.
Carolina Logger's Assn. PO Box 785, Henderson, NC 27536; Fax: 888-658-9604; Email: contact@ncloggers.com; www.ncloggers.com; J. Swanner, exec. dir.; N. Nance, COB.
Council On Forest Engineering (COFE)
Kentucky Forest Industries Assn. 106 Progress Dr., Frankfort, KY 40601-8695; 502-695-3979, Fax: 502-695-8343; Email: bob@kfia.org; www.kfia.org; H. Christ, pres.; D. Gay, vp; Y. Bradley, sec./treas. Annual Meeting: March 25-27 2015, Embassy Suites, Lexington, KY
1213 W. 4th St., Little Rock, AR 72201-1905; 501-374-2441, Fax: 501-374-6413; Email: afa@arkforests.org; www.arkforests.org; P. Prutzman, pres.; M. Braswell, exec. vp. Annual Meeting: October 6-8 2015, Arlington Hotel, Hot Springs, AR
PO Box 1696, Tallahassee, FL 32302-1696; 850-222-5646, Fax: 850-222-6179; Email: info@forestfla.org; www.floridaforest.org; L. Griner, pres.; A. Shelby, exec. vp.; B. Cook, sec/treas.; M. Bell, pres. elect. Annual Meeting: August 25-27 2015, Wyndham Bay Point Golf Resort & Spa, Panama City Beach, FL
Arkansas Timber Producers Assn.
Forest History Society
2311 Biscayne Dr., Ste. 206, Little Rock, AR 72227-3393; 501224-2232, 888-403-2232, Fax: 501-224-9625; Email: lboccarossa@sbcglobal.net; www.arkloggers.com; D. Crouse, pres.; S. Word, vp. Annual Meeting: June 18-20 2015, in conjunction with In-Woods- Expo, Hot Springs, AR
701 William Vickers Ave., Durham, NC 27701-3162; 919-6829319, Fax: 919-682-2349; Email: recluce2@duke.edu; www.foresthistory.org; S. Anderson, pres.; C. Oakes, lib./archivist.
Forest Products Society
Associated California Loggers 555 Capitol Mall, Ste. 745, Sacramento, CA 95814-4581; 916441-7940, Fax: 916-441-7942; www.calog.com; E. Carleson, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: January 13-15 2015, Peppermill Resort, Spa & Casino, Reno, NV
Associated Contract Loggers & Truckers Of Minnesota
15 Technology Pkwy. S., Peachtree Corners, GA 30092-8200; 770-209-7257; Email: mary@forestprod.org; www.forestprod.org; C. McKinney, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: June 10-12 2015, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
Associated Logging Contractors Inc. PO Box 671, Coeur D' Alene, ID 83816-0671; 208-667-6473, 800-632-8743 (ID), Fax: 208-667-2144; Email: alc@idahologgers.com; S. Sherich, pres.; M. Mahon, vp.; S. Keough, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: April 24-25 2015, Best Western Lodge at River's Edge, Orofino, ID
1901 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 303, Washington, DC 200063459; 202-296-3937, Fax: 202-296-0562; Email: fra@forestresources.org; www.forestresources.org; T. Reed, chair; J Contino, vice chair; M. Fryer, vice chair; J. Haney, vice chair; J. Parnell, vice chair; D. Hawkinson, pres. Annual Meeting: April 27-29 2015, Sheraton Nashville Downtown, Nashville, TN
Georgia Forestry Assn.
2015 Trade Shows
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Maryland Forests Assn. PO Box 904, Brooklandville, MD 21022; 410-823-1789; Email: director@mdforests.org; www.mdforests.org; T. Berman, pres.; V. Finney, exec. dir.
Massachusetts Forest Alliance 249 Lakeside Ave., Marlborough, MA 01752-4503; 617-4559918; Email: info@massforestalliance.org; www.massforestalliance.org; D. Crane, pres.; C. Thompson, pres. elect. Annual Meeting: April 25 2015, Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center, Southbridge, MA
Michigan Association Of Timbermen
Minnesota Timber Producers Assn. 324 W. Superior St., Ste. 903, Duluth, MN 55802-1717; 218722-5013, Fax: 218-722-2065; W. Brandt, exec. vp.
Mississippi Forestry Assn. 620 N. State St., Ste. 201, Jackson, MS 39202-3398; 601-3544936, Fax: 601-354-4937; Email: mfa@msforestry.net; www.msforestry.net or msforestry.blogsport.com
PO Box 1217, Forsyth, GA 31029-1217; 478-992-8110, Fax: 478-992-8109; Email: info@gfagrow.org; www.gfagrow.org; A. Hopkins, dir. of comm.
February 5-7: Sierra-Cascade Forest Products & Construction Equipment Exposition, Shasta District Fairgrounds, Anderson, CA: 530-222-1290; sierracascadeexpo.com February 19-21: Oregon Logging Conference & Show, Hilton Hotel/Lane County Convention Center and Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR: 541-686-9191; oregonloggingconference.com March 19-21: Redwood Region Logging Conference, Redwood Empire Fairgrounds, Eureka, CA: 707-443-4091; rrlc.net April 8-10: Intermountain Logging Assn. Equipment Show & Conference, Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, Spokane Valley, WA: 208-245-3425; intermountainlogging.org May 15-16: Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo, Bangor, ME: 315-369-3078; nefpexpo.net June 18-20: InWoodsExpo (live equipment demo), Hot Springs, AR; Larry Boccarossa at 501-224-2232; lboccarossa@ sbcglobal.net; arkloggers.com/expo September 10-12: Lake States Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo, EAA Event Grounds, Escanaba, MI: 715-282-5828; timberpa.com September 18-19: Mid-Atlantic Logging & Biomass Expo, Selma-Smithfield, NC: DK Knight at 334-834-1170; dk@hattonbrown.com; malbexpo.com
Louisiana Forestry Assn. PO Box 5067, Alexandria, LA 71307-5067; 318-443-2558, Email: lfa@laforestry.com; www.laforestry.com; D. Cupp, pres.; T. Meiners, 1st vp.; M. Rachal, 2nd vp.; J. Dickson, 3rd vp.; G. Ramsey, treas.
7350 State Hwy. M123, Newberry, MI 49868-8179; 906-2933236, Fax: 906-293-5444; www.timbermen.org; B. Owen, exec. dir.
Forest Resources Assn.
3961 S. Barker Rd., Gilbert, MN 55741-8145; 218-780-5927, Fax: 888-317-7591; Email: 4danes@cpinternet.com; www.acltmn.com; S. Dane, exec. dir.
PO Box 482, Saint Maries, ID 83861-0482; 208-245-3425, Fax: 208-245-3465; www.intermountainlogging.org; J. Kelly, pres; T. Stone, treas; M. Newton, vp. Annual Meeting: April 8-10 2015, Mirabeau Park Hotel, Spokane Valley, WA
620 SW 4th St., Corvallis, OR 97333-4428; 240-382-2633, Email: admin@cofe.org; http://cofe.org; B. Spong. Annual Meeting: July 19-22 2015, Lexington, KY
Florida Forestry Assn.
Arkansas Forestry Assn.
1212 Hwy. 239, Union Springs, AL 36089-4414; 251-966-2406, Fax: 251-966-5336; E. Castleberry, chmn.
Mississippi Loggers Assn. PO Box 659, Quitman, MS 39355-0659; 601-776-5754, Fax: 601-776-2737; Email: mla@msloggers.org; www.msloggers.org; C. Johnson, dir.; S. Benefield, asst. dir.; K. Martin, pres.
Missouri Forest Products Assn. 505 E. State St., Jefferson City, MO 65101-3024; 573-634-3252, Fax: 573-636-2591; Email: moforest@moforest.org; www.moforest.org; B. Brookshire, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: July 24-25 2015, Hilton Branson Convention Center, Branson, MO
Missouri Loggers Council 505 E. State St., Jefferson City, MO 65101-3024; M. McCarthy, dir. Annual Meeting: July 25 2015, Hilton Branson Convention Center, Branson, MO
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FORESTRY & LOGGING ASSOCIATIONS/TRADE SHOWS Montana Logging Assn.
Pacific Logging Congress
Tennessee Forestry Assn.
PO Box 1716, Kalispell, MT 59903-1716; 406-752-3168, Fax: 406-756-9574; Email: mla@logging.org; www.logging.org; R. Anderson, pres.; K. Olson, exec. dir., K. St. Onge; vp. Annual Meeting: May 15-16 2015, Kwataqnuk Resort, Polson, MT
PO Box 1281, Maple Valley, WA 98038-1281; 425-413-2808, Fax: 855-866-0572; Email: rikki@pacificloggingcongress.com; www.pacificloggingcongress.com; R. Wellman, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: November 8-11 2015, Hilton Waikola, Waikola, HI
PO Box 290693, Nashville, TN 37229-0693; 615-883-3832, Fax: 615-883-0515; Email: cdinwiddie@tnforestry.com; www.tnforestry.com; S. Owen, pres.; C. Dinwiddie, exec. dir.
Pennsylvania Forestry Assn.
PO Box 1488, Lufkin, TX 75902-1488; 936-632-8733, Fax: 936632-9461; Email: tfa@texasforestry.org; www.texasforestry.org; R. Hufford, exec. dir.
NH Timber Harvesting Council 54 Portsmouth St., Concord, NH 03301-5486; 603-344-1130, Fax: 603-225-5898; www.nhtoa.org; J. Stock, exec. dir.; E. Johnson, program dir.; D, Park, office mgr.
PO Box 1278, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-1278; 717-766-5371
North Carolina Forestry Assn.
Professional Logging Contractors Of Maine
1600 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27608-2356; 800-231-7723, Fax: 919-832-6188; Email: cbrown@ncforestry.org; www.ncforestry.org; P. Gibson, exec. vp. Annual Meeting: October 7-9 2015, Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach, SC
49 Pineland Dr., Ste. 201A, New Gloucester, ME 04260-5120; 207-688-8195; www.maineloggers.com; D. Doran, exec. dir.; B. Sovers, pres.; S. Madden, 1st vp. Annual Meeting: May 1 2015, Jeff's Catering, Brewer, ME
Redwood Region Logging Conference
Northeastern Loggers Assn. PO Box 69, Old Forge, NY 13420-0069; 315-369-3078, Fax: 315-369-3736; Email: nela@northernlogger.com; www.northernlogger.com; J. Phaneuf, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: May 15-16 2015, Cross Insurance Center, Bangor, ME
5601 S. Broadway St., Eureka, CA 95503-6904; 707-443-4091, Fax: 707-443-0926; Email: rrlc@sonic.net; www.rrlc.net; K. Ziemer, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: March 19-21 2015, Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, Eureka, CA
South Carolina Forestry Assn.
Ohio Forestry Assn. 1100 Brandywine Blvd., Ste. H, Zanesville, OH 43701-7303; 614-497-9580, Fax: 614-497-9581; Email: info@ohioforest.org; www.ohioforest.org; J. Dorka, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: February 11-12 2015, Embassy Suites, Dublin, OH
Oklahoma Forestry Assn. 4878 E. State Hwy. 3, Idabel, OK 74745-5113; , Fax: 580-2861071; www.okforestry.org; D. Lewia, pres.; C. Bouffleur, vp.
Olympic Logging Conference PO Box 1215, Anacortes, WA 98221-6215; 360-202-7014, Email: register@olcnw.com; www.olympicloggingconference. com; D. Oster-Courtney, mgr. Annual Meeting: April 29May 1 2015, Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC
Oregon Logging Conference & Show PO Box 10669, Eugene, OR 97440-2669; 541-686-9191, Fax: 855-866-0572; Email: rikki@oregonloggingconference.com; www.oregonloggingconference.com; R. Wellman, mgr. Annual Meeting: February 19-21 2015, Eugene Hilton & Lane Events Center & Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR
PO Box 21303, Columbia, SC 29221-1303; 803-798-4170, Fax: 803-798-2340; Email: scfa@scforestry.org; www.scforestry.org; C. Crawford, pres.
South Carolina Timber Producers Assn. PO Box 811, Lexington, SC 29071-0811; 803-957-9919, 800371-2240, Fax: 803-957-8990; Email: bcjpaw@windstream.net; www.scloggers.com; B. McKinney, chmn.; T Seckinger, vice chmn.; C. Jaynes, pres./ceo.; R. Crowder, sec./treas. Annual Meeting: February 6-8 2015, Springmaid Beach Resort & Conference Center, Myrtle Beach, SC
Southeastern Wood Producers Assn. PO Box 9, Hilliard, FL 32046-0009; 904-845-7133, Fax: 904845-7345; Email: mwade@swpa.ag; www.swpa.ag; R. Schwab; T. Carroll, exec. dir.; J. Lane, sec/treas. Annual Meeting: June 5-6 2015, Renaissance at the World Golf Village, St. Augustine, FL
Texas Forestry Assn
Texas Logging Council PO Box 1488, Lufkin, TX 75902-1488; 409-384-0016, Fax: 936632-9461; Email: chargincharlie42@hotmail.com; www.texasforestry.org; C. Gee, coord.
Virginia Forest Products Assn. PO Box 160, Sandston, VA 23150-0160; 804-737-5625, Fax: 804-737-9437; Email: vfpa@att.net; J. Piland, bd. chmn.; S. Jennings, pres.; L. Anderson,dir. of results. Annual Meeting: September 2015, The Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, VA
Virginia Forestry Assn. 3808 Augusta Ave., Richmond, VA 23230-3910; 804-278-8733, Fax: 804-278-8774; Email: vfa@vaforestry.org; www.vaforestry.org; G. Scheerer, pres.; J. Carroll, vp.
Virginia Loggers Assn. 33 Morewood Pl., Palmyra, VA 22963-2750; 434-589-1942, Email: valoggersassoc@aol.com; www.valoggers.org; V. Wright, pres. Annual Meeting: August 23-25 2015, TBD
Washington Contract Loggers Assn. PO Box 2168, Olympia, WA 98507-2168; 800-422-0074, Fax: 360-943-8544; Email: jerryb@loggers.com; www.loggers.com; E. Bryant, chmn. of board; J. Bonagofsky, pres/ceo. Annual Meeting: March 27-28 2015, Tulalip Casino, Marysville, WA
West Virginia Forestry Assn. PO Box 718, Ripley, WV 25271-0718; 304-372-1955, Email: wvfa@wvadventures.net; www.wvfa.org; F. Stewart, exec. dir.
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Oregon Logging Congress February 18-21 Loggers from across the Pacific Northwest and farther away are making the trip to Eugene, Ore. February 18-21 for the 77th gathering of the Oregon Logging Conference (OLC) and its numerous opportunities for fellowship, networking and continuing public education while seeing the latest logging equipment and technology up close. This year’s conference, running with the theme “Cutting Edge Jobs Grow on Trees,” kicks off February 18 with a meet-and-greet reception and popular Oregon Women In Timber (OWIT) dinner and silent auction at the Eugene Hilton downtown, but most of the action the next three days is at the Lane County Fairgrounds. Show officials are expecting a good event. In an improving economy bolstered by both offshore log and lumber demand and improved domestic markets, OLC organizers announced in mid December that exhibiting space for the show was almost sold out. In addition to the equipment displays, a big draw each year is the educational program, which offers logger training and education credits good in several Western states. The OLC offers seminars covering updates to Oregon and Washington state forest regulations, and this year trucking and road concerns are the topic, including wet weather hauling and road management (Oregon) and steep slope and specialized road construction (Washington).
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OLC organizers expect another good show this year.
Other key seminars include new logging technology such as the use of GPS in cable logging applications and the top causes of equipment fires and how to avoid them. The conference also features seminars on biomass and residuals collection, plus an update on log export market conditions and outlook. The 2015 OLC also brings back the popular Log Loader Competition, now in its sixth year. Sponsored in part by Triad Machinery and Link-Belt Forestry Equipment, the log loader competition will run the second and third days of the show. For more information and to register, visit oregonlogging conference.com.
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InnovationWay John Deere Tracked F-B, Harvester
The latest additions to the John Deere family of tracked forestry machines include the 800M and 800MH-Series reduced tail swing midsize machines and 900M and 900MH-Series that improve upon John Deere’s large-size machines. “When we designed our new midsize and large-size machines, we relied on the input of the people who are in the machines every day—our customers,” says Cliff Caudill, Manager, Product Marketing, John Deere Construction & Forestry. “After collecting invaluable customer input, we spent over 11,000 hours testing the machines until we got them exactly right. The result is a new fleet of machines that redefine the meanings of uptime, productivity and low daily operating costs.” The machines share many common components—including the engine, undercarriage, booms and cab—with their 900M- and 900MH-Series counterparts. Rapid Cycle System (RCS) combines automated felling-head arm cycling with simple boom control, reducing operator fatigue while increasing efficiency and productivity. RCS can be tailored to individual skill levels and specific harvesting conditions, from large single-tree harvesting to high-speed, multistem cutting. The new operator station is roomier and more comfortable, with ergonomically designed controls. Fully adjustable armrests provide fingertip control of all machine functions, and an air-conditioned seat provides daylong comfort in the climate-controlled cab. Floor-to-celling front and side windows plus an overhead skylight provide 44% more visibility. Visit johndeere.com. 44
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Peterson Horizontal Grinder
The new Peterson 6700D is Peterson’s largest horizontal grinder, and is designed for operations that need the most durable, highest output machine. Powered by a 1125 HP Tier II, Caterpillar C32 engine (or an optional Tier IVi Caterpillar C32 engine), the 6700D is designed for the toughest jobs. With a feed opening of 66 x 50", the 6700D can process large stumps that used to be reserved for tub grinders. The grinder is particularly suited for land clearing operations or other applications where mobility is desired. With the R+ package, the 6700D can be configured as a mid-speed grinder to handle heavily contaminated piles, or a high speed grinder for typical land clearing operations. Peterson’s three-stage grinding process with an up-turning rotor and large grate area enables the 6700D to produce materials to exact specifications. Quick-change multiple grate system makes it easy to customize grate configurations to produce a variety of finished materials. Grates are removed through an enlarged access door on the side wall of the 6700D. The 6700D features Peterson’s Adaptive Control System, which controls all components of the feed system to optimize output. This system monitors the grinding load and varies the speed of the feed system to keep the engine working at the top of its power curve. It automatically accelerates the feed system when the engine load is light, slows when the load is high, and reverses if the engine speed drops. It monitors the engine temperature and varies the cooling fan speed to minimize power usage and reduce fuel consumption. A latching Impact Release System minimizes damage from contaminants in the feed material. The anvil and first grate open on a severe impact, allowing the contaminant to be ejected, and then re-latch to permit continuous grinding. Visit petersoncorp.com.
Komatsu Next-Gen Forwarder Komatsu America’s new 855.1 forwarder provides an 8% payload increase, a 17% larger load space area, and an 11% increase in tractive effort, compared to the previous Komatsu 855 model. The 855.1 matches the previous model 860.4 in payload and load space, plus has 4.5% greater tractive effort. The 855.1 also features the Comfort-Ride hydraulically dampened cab suspension system as an option. The 855.1 is powered by an eco-friendly Agco Power Diesel 6.6 liter 204 hp (150 kW) EPA Tier 4 interim emissions certified engine. While producing the same horsepower as the 860.4, the 855.1 engine has 13% higher torque and 5% lower fuel consumption. The cooling system feaTIMBER HARVESTING & WOOD FIBER OPERATIONS
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tures a larger radiator and variable speed fan to increase cooling capacity by 23%. Thanks to an improved powertrain, which includes a new lower ratio gearbox, new double bogie bearings, and a new differential housing, the 855.1’s tractive effort has increased by 11%. The Komatsu Comfort Ride cab suspension system uses four hydraulic cylinders to keep the cab level in relation to the machine frame during operation, improving operator comfort in hilly and difficult terrain. Comfort Ride also al-
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Bandit Forestry Mulcher
Bandit’s new skid-steer mulching attachment Model 60FM features a 60" mulcher head powered by a single 110 cc hydraulic motor. It is a compact and capable attachment
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that turns any skid-steer loader into a Bandit forestry mulcher capable of dealing with brush and small trees. The Model 60FM quickly attaches by using a quick attach plate to the front of any skid-steer loader in just a few quick steps. And because it operates straight from the skid-steer’s hydraulic systems, the Model 60FM requires very little maintenance to keep it in top form. Based on the design of Bandit’s larger forestry mowers, the Model 60FM will aggressively process material into mulch that can be reintroduced directly into the soil. The mulching head is built using the highest grade steel with considerable reinforcement to ensure it can withstand the daily rigors of mulching and land clearing. Special wear-resistant, high-yield material on the mower feet and the drum backer is designed to extend the life of the unit. The Model 60FM features 36 teeth arranged in a spiral pattern along the full length of the mulcher head. Each 1⅝" wide tooth creates a more aggressive mulching action, limiting the size of the bite. A unique raker design forces material to the carbide tip of the tooth, improving tooth life, grinding performance and preventing the forestry mulcher from stalling. Visit banditchippers.com. Electronic images and copy (please be brief) are required. Images should be scanned as 300 dpi and saved as either jpeg, tiff or eps files. E-mail to rich@hattonbrown.com.
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MyTake 4 The freezing point is 12째F (-11째C) and it takes some time even at extreme cold to freeze completely. The DEF system is heated, both electrically and with engine coolant, so even if DEF freezes in-tank, the machine will thaw it. It is good practice to fill the tank after each shift, as the tank freezes from the outside in, it will keep liquid DEF near the suction line. Regardless, once the machine has been brought up to working temperature the thawing process is well underway and the operator should not be waiting for DEF to thaw. How do I fill up the machine? The first and most important step in filling the DEF tank is to clean the area around the tank fill cap. Do not remove any of the strainers or filters in the system. This equipment is necessary to protect the system from contamination. Smaller disposable jugs of DEF have a built-in spout. If larger totes are used, a transfer container or pump system may be required. These should be constructed
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of a material suitable for DEF, such as stainless steel or polyethylene, including all fittings within the system. Do not use transfer containers that have previously stored other fluids or containers that are not specifically approved for DEF. How do I service the DEF system? The most recurring issue observed in the field is contamination in the DEF tank. It cannot be stressed enough that dirt and debris must never enter the DEF tank. Large debris will plug the inlet of the suction strainer and small debris could damage the DEF pump and injector. There are multiple strainers and filters in the DEF system. However, this equipment will not protect the system if it has been removed or compromised. Cleaning a DEF tank is not the easiest job and it is best to avoid contamination to begin with. If dirt or debris has made its way into the tank, only DEF or demineralized water should be used to clean the tank. Remember, chemical contamination damages the
catalyst and is one of the biggest risks to the after-treatment system, so do not use brake cleaner or ether. What happens if my machine runs out? Running out of DEF is actually quite a challenge. The DEF level, much like the fuel level, is displayed on the machine computer and multiple alarms are broadcast as the DEF level reaches 10% and below. As per EPA regulations, the machine will begin to lose power when 5% DEF level is reached and will continue to do so until the DEF tank is empty, at which point the machine is left to idle. This process takes hours. Full machine power can be restored by simply refilling the DEF tank. With all of these suggested guidelines for using and handling DEF, it may seem like a lot to remember. However, with a bit of experience, it will all become second nature. With the use of high quality fuids that are stored correctly and kept free of particulate or chemical contamination, the DEF sysTH tem will function flawlessly.
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2010 CAT 535C ...............................$82,900 2001 Deere 648GIII.........................$40,625 2008 Deere 648H ............................$85,500 2008 Deere 748H ............................$82,500 2010 Deere 648H ..........................$100,000 2011 Deere 648H ..........................$130,000 2005 Deere 748GIII.........................$57,000 2007 Tigercat 610C ........................$68,750 2011 Tigercat 610C ......................$133,500 2004 Tigercat 620C ........................$67,500 2005 Tigercat 620C ........................$66,000 2008 Tigercat 620C ......................$105,000 2008 Tigercat E620C ......................$98,000 2003 Tigercat 630C ........................$40,000 2005 Tigercat 630C ........................$60,000 2005 Timberjack 460D ...................$50,000
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1995 Tigercat 726...........................$25,000 2011 CAT 563 ...............................$119,900 2009 Deere 643J.............................$85,000
2007 Prentice 2470.........................$54,000 2008 Prentice 2470.........................$81,250 2008 Prentice 2570.........................$95,000 2008 Prentice 2570.........................$84,300 2006 Tigercat 718...........................$65,000 2011 Tigercat 718E ......................$152,335 1998 Tigercat 720B ........................$30,900 2006 Tigercat 720D ........................$78,500 2005 Tigercat 724D ........................$85,200 2005 Timberking TK340 .................$15,000 2004 Timberking TK360 .................$58,000
LOG LOADERS 2008 Barko 495ML .........................$70,000 2005 Deere 335C ............................$27,500 2005 Prentice 280...........................$45,000 2003 TIMBERJACK 430B...............$24,500 2004 Tigercat 240B ........................$45,000 2005 Tigercat 240B ........................$55,000 2007 Tigercat 244...........................$79,900 2008 Tigercat 234...........................$87,500 2011 Tigercat 234.........................$132,500
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1997 MORBARK 22 ........................$60,000 2009 MORBARK 40/36 NCL DRUM CHIPPER ..................................$212,500 2010 MORBARK 40/36 NCL DRUM CHIPPER ..................................$232,000 2010 MORBARK 4600XL..............$413,000 2011 MORBARK 40/36 NCL DRUM CHIPPER ..................................$225,000
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2010 PRENTICE 2670—22" Cat Saw Head; 28L x 26 Tires - 70% Front - New Rear; Hours: 4,756; S/N: PB19877 ............$129,500
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2005 TIGERCAT 620C—30.5 x 32 Tires; Hours: 9,744; S/N: 6200610 ..............................$74,500
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Achieving Sustainable Business Practices MYLES ANDERSON Being in the logging business has always meant long hours away from home, hard work and a special fulfillment associated with accomplishing things most couldn’t dream of. As a business owner regardless of the industry, there are specific items that demand attention, among them cost of operations, a safe work environment, well maintained equipment, and productive employees, just to mention a few. At times regardless of the amount of attention paid, Anderson problems can occur and a business owner must be prepared to deal with them. Unfortunately there are also cases where less than honest business practices can
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prevent an honest business owner from being able to compete on a level playing field. Operating in one of the most dangerous industries in the country forces any good business manager to closely watch all business practices that add to their overall liability. Any business in the timber harvesting industry should be a corporation, LLC or some other structure that limits an owner’s personal liability. If your business is not classified in this manner, it would be well worth your while to look into making a change. If you use subcontractors for falling timber, hauling logs or other activities, then a well thought out and legally binding subcontractor agreement must be in place. If your insurance companies have not already talked to you about this then I would contact them or your state association for more information on the subject.
Understanding the legalities of a subcontractor’s role in your business is very important, and at the end of the day, knowledge and the associated response are the things that separate a successful business from the others. A subcontractor is not privileged to the benefits that your company may give to employees such as health care, retirement, your workman’s compensation coverage or coverage under your liability insurance policy. A subcontractor is told where to do the work but not how to do it, and must possess the necessary tools required for the job. Ignoring the legality of this responsibility may in the short-term provide an advantage in securing work, but in the long run when the lawyers, insurance companies and injured third parties have their day in court, I would not want to hide behind ignorance of the law as my defense. A fair bid process is one that would put cost control and production as the primary factors that dictate the outcome; however that is not always the
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SelectCuts case. Understanding the law and the liability associated with having subcontractors working for you is critical. As a business owner you cannot provide tools to a subcontractor to perform a service and at the same time enjoy the benefits of a subcontractor relationship. The same is true for the entity you may work for. As the need for fiber increases, and we all hope it does, the path to get our products to consumers will be an interesting one. Laws have been put in place and continue to govern us as a country, however some businesses tend to operate with comfort in the gray area. As an industry it seems the timber harvesting community has always put its head down and worked harder, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, assuming they are compensated appropriately. Fiber supply and consuming businesses are operated for a profit, just as we the producers do, but some do it legally and some operate in the gray area. Business practices are merely decisions that are made by individuals and if your business is run in the most ethical way you know, then you can look yourself in the mirror every day and be proud of what you’ve accomplished. I like to believe that in most cases, the CEOs of the companies that operate in the gray area are not completely aware of what is going on under them. One can only hope that these people who cannot look in the mirror with pride will be replaced with managers who can. Unethical business practices are not a sustainable business model. If we are to succeed as an industry it will be due to our character, the trust we have established, and positive working relationships.
6-8 at the Springmaid Beach Resort and Conference Center, Myrtle Beach, SC. Speakers on February 7 include consultant and columnist Wendy Farrand, attorney Rob Moseley, and California logger Myles Anderson. Based in Limerick, Me., Ferrand knows the logging business and has presented her acclaimed team building workshops to logging groups throughout the nation. Her presentation is titled How to Build A Kick@#% Logging Team. Moseley, who practices law in Greenville, SC, is returning to continue his presentation regarding Subcontract Trucker Relationships, which was cut short at SCTPA’s 2014 annual meeting due to time constraints. He will talk about the liabilities of using a subcontract hauler and how general contractors can help protect themselves from potential lawsuits. Anderson is president of the American Loggers Council and co-owns Anderson Logging, Inc. with his father. He will detail what it is like to log in a
short season and in a very heavily regulated environment. SFI training will be offered during the afternoon of February 7. The meeting will conclude with a February 8 prayer breakfast that will feature The Pine Ridge Boys. Room reservations should be made directly with the hotel—877-283-3284 (reservation code 1081CD). For more information about the meeting contact Crad Jaynes: 800-371-2240.
WSRI Is Accepting Research Proposals Wood Supply Research Institute is accepting suggestions from members and others for research projects focused on improving the efficiency, productivity, profitability or business relationships within the wood fiber supply chain. WSRI recommends certain submission guidelines: —Be brief, consisting of three paragraphs with the first paragraph establishing background information for
Anderson is president of the American Loggers Council and he and his father Mike own and operate Anderson Logging, Inc. based out of Fort Bragg, Calif. The ALC is a non-profit 501(c) (6) corporation representing professional timber harvesters in 30 states. For more information, visit americanloggers.org or phone 409-625-0206.
SCTPA Annual Meeting February 6-8 In MB On The Rebound! is the program theme for the annual meeting of the South Carolina Timber Producers Assn. (SCTPA), which runs February Foremost Authority For Professional Loggers
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Wisconsin, Mississippi Get I-41, I-22 Provisions Forestry and agriculture interests in Wisconsin and Mississippi will benefit from provisions in the 2015 Fiscal Year Omnibus Appropriation Bill (H.R. 83) passed by Congress last December and signed into law by President Obama. When U.S. highway 41 becomes Interstate 41 in southeastern Wisconsin and when U.S. highway 78 becomes I-22 in northeastern Mississippi, the respective legal gross vehicle weights now allowed in the states for forestry and agriculture products will be grandfathered in for those
routes. In Wisconsin, that weight is 98,000 lbs. (six axles); in Mississippi it is 84,000 pounds (five axles) with a harvest permit. The Wisconsin provision involves a 131-mile stretch of I-41 from Milwaukee to Green Bay, while the Mississippi aspect involves 113 miles of I-22 from the Alabama line to the Tennessee line.
Greene Interim Dean At Warnell-UGA Dr. Dale Greene is now serving as the Interim Dean at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, pending selection of a replacement for Dr. Mike Clutter, who retired to pursue a non-academic opportunity. Greene, well known for his research on wood supply chain projects, has served as interim associate dean of academic affairs for the past several months and has been at UGA since 1986.
Capital spending projects will increase demand for wood fiber at a paper mill in DeRidder, La. and another at Valliant, Okla., according to an item in International Woodfiber Report (IWR). Packaging Corp. of America completed the conversion and restart of a big machine at its DeRidder complex, which should add considerable consumption. The machine will initially produce recycled medium with up to 20% virgin fiber content. Later, the line will shift to mainly virgin fiber, the company said. The $115 million project included converting an idled newsprint machine, which ceased production in September. At Valliant, International Paper will raise chip demand with reactivation of an idle machine scheduled for restart next summer. Shut in 2009, the line should increase chip consumption about 12%, or 350,000 tons per year— 180,000 tons of hardwood and 160,000 tons of pine.
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February 5-7—Sierra-Cascade Logging Conference, Shasta District Fairgrounds, Anderson, Calif. Call 530-222-1290; visit sierracascadeexpo.com. February 6-8—South Carolina Timber Producers Assn. annual meeting, Springmaid Beach Resort & Conference Center, Myrtle Beach, SC. Call 800-371-2240; visit scloggers.com. February 11-12—Ohio Forestry Assn. annual meeting, Embassy Suites, Dublin, Ohio. Call 614-497-9580; visit ohioforest.org. February 19-20—Oregon Logging Conference & Show, Eugene Hilton & Lane Events Center & Fairgrounds, Eugene, Ore. Call 541-686-9191; visit oregonloggingconference.com. February 25-26—California Forestry Assn. Annual Meeting, Westin Verasa Napa Hotel, Napa, Calif. Call 707-2571800; visit calforests.org. February 25-March 1—Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers annual meeting, Hyatt Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, Fla. Call 336-885-8315; visit appalachianwood.org. March 4-6—Alaska Forest Assn. annual meeting, Baranof Hotel, Juneau, Alaska. Call 907-225-6114; visit akforest.org. 54
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