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s I write this it is June 23, 2021 and we are putting the final touches on this issue, in which is included a preview section featuring some of the exhibitors in the upcoming SFPA Forest Products Machinery Exposition. The event is scheduled to be held August 11-13 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. I say “scheduled to be held” as opposed to “will be held” because as we all know we’re in a period where you can take nothing for granted. But at this moment in time, it appears to be full speed ahead for SFPA Expo, and we can tell from our communications with many of the exhibitors that they have been busy as heck in trying to keep up with the tremendous pace of lumber production and the continuing onslaught of planned new projects. If anything, SFPA Expo might allow everyone to catch their breath and enjoy seeing and speaking to each other, and not by way of the dusty computer screen we’ve all been staring at for months on end. Speaking of Atlanta, I recently attended a baseball game at the Braves stadium, Truist Park, which is adjacent the sports entertainment venue called The Battery, which entails numerous beverage and dining establishments. It was a combination Father’s Day/my son’s birthday outing. After the baseball game we went to one of the monster screen bars and watched the Atlanta Hawks win their conference semifinals over Philadelphia. The place was a mad house. The subject of COVID didn’t come up during that bedlam. It does make me a little nervous to read about some of these variants popping up, because it doesn’t take much in some cities, or countries for that matter, to shut everything down. We don’t want to go back to that nightmare again. We’re hoping for just the opposite in Atlanta, and if you haven’t read about it, a new development with regard to the SFPA Expo is that Timber Processing is taking a more active role than just exhibiting. We’re putting together a couple of things: One is the presentation of our 2021 Person of the Year award to Robert Jordan IV of the renown Jordan lumber family from Mt. Gilead, NC. You probably saw the Person of the Year story we carried on Robert in the January issue. The presentation will be held at 3 p.m. on the first day of the show, Wednesday, August 11. We might even coerce Robert to say a few words. His late father, Bob Jordan, received the same award in 2007. The next day, Thursday, August 12, Timber Processing is putting on a conference—Productivity & Efficiency—which is sponsored by SFPA. It will touch on three subjects: Continuous Dry Kilns, Project Implementation, and Lumber Recovery and other Mill Enhancements. Elsewhere in this issue you can find more detail on it and read about some of the speakers who have signed on to give presentations. There is a cost to attend the conference but it’s not extravagant. You can’t spend your entire time just walking the aisles of the Expo, so why not also register for the conference. You’re sure to learn something, and it’s always a good feeling to take an idea back to the sawmill for possible implementation. And if you have different people who each specialize in one of those three topics just mentioned, bring all of them to Atlanta for the Conference and the Expo and turn the occasion into a reward of sorts. Frankly, I feel like everybody in our industry deserves a reward for not only fighting through the pandemic, but for being part of an industry that truly led the way. TP Contact Rich Donnell, ph: 334-834-1170; fax 334-834-4525; e-mail: rich@hattonbrown.com TIMBER PROCESSING
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NEWSFEED KATERRA CLT MILL IS UP FOR GRABS Rumors abound over which company will purchase the Katerra cross-laminated timber facility in Spokane, Wash. The new CLT plant is now part of Katerra’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. A “Silicon Valley” startup company, Katerra intended to redefine the methods of operation of the conventional housing and building construction industry and become the ultimate turnkey provider— including the self-manufacture of crosslaminated timber and building components such as windows and cabinets, architectural design and engineering services, in-house supply chain, off-site assembly of structural sections, and on-site modular assembly with company construction crews. Instead it went through $3 billion in equity investments since its founding in 2015. “They came out guns-a-blazing with CLT as its backbone,” comments an industry participant.
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In the bankruptcy filing Katerra estimated liabilities of $1 billion to $10 billion and assets of $500 million to $1 billion. Katerra said that many of its U.S. projects will be demobilizing. It directly employed 500 at the time of the filing. Much of the equity investment had come through Tokyo-based holdings company Softbank and its venture capital fund. Katerra stated upon the bankruptcy filing it was taking steps to conduct a “marketing and sale process,” while having secured $35 million in Debtor-inPossession (DIP) financing to fund operations during the Chapter 11 process. Katerra filed for Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on June 6. A day later the court released a possible bidding or auction schedule commencing in late July for the U.S. assets of Katerra and its affiliates. The $150 million, 270,000 square foot CLT facility commissioned in May 2019 and includes the latest CLT manufacturing technology. An industry participant has pointed to
companies such as Weyerhaeuser and Stora Enso as possible buyers of the CLT plant. Weyerhaeuser has a long history of engineered wood products manufacturing experience. If it purchased the plant, it would most likely focus on mass production of CLT and let other companies handle the building design and construction end that may have been Katerra’s downfall, according to the observer. Weyerhaeuser has also hosted strength and deformation testing of CLT at its test facility in Federal Way, Wash. for research groups such as American Wood Council. Stora Enso has actual CLT manufacturing experience, currently operating two production facilities in Austria, one in Sweden and a new one under construction in Czech Republic at its Zdirec sawmill location. The company gained International Building Code approval for producing and delivering CLT panels to the U.S. late last year and has been aggressively pursuing the U.S. market. Katerra’s new components manufacturing facility in Tracy, Calif. is also available. The 577,000 square foot,
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escalation in lumber prices made the system cost-prohibitive for all but a few projects.” Indeed the unprecedented launching of lumber prices (CLT is composed of 2 in. lumber) was a scenario few could have predicted to such degree; however, another industry participant speculated that Katerra should have built a sawmill to have better control over its raw material intake. Katerra bought its green lumber
from sawmills in Canada. The Katerra startup was led by a capital funding specialist named Michael Marks who had success leading electronics technology company Flextronics International, and Fritz Wolff, a third-generation executive chairman of a multibillion dollar real estate and apartments development and investment business, The Wolff Company, which was founded and operated in Spokane until moving headquarters to Scottsdale, Ariz. (Katerra apparently built the plant in Spokane to create jobs for the community where Wolff was from.) The new venture wasn’t shy about wanting to shake up—and speed up—the conventional construction industry. In addition to building manufacturing plants, it bought everything from architectural firms, to construction firms to dirt contractors. But many of the projects it entered into appeared to experience the same hiccups and cost overruns that conventional on-site construction projects sometimes encounter, and perhaps with less quality, as Katerra tacked on substantial costs related to re-work issues. Katerra experienced nearly $2.8 billion in financial losses in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Unprofitable projects continued to mount right up until the bankruptcy. Katerra replaced Marks as CEO in spring 2020, only a year after Marks hosted the first Katerra “TAKE OFF” product launch event, which included building platforms, Apollo software, CLT product line, energy and electrical platforms, HVAC, interior fixtures and even a bath kit. In May three senior members of the Katerra management team resigned and the company formed a committee to seek alternative financing, market certain assets and basically restructure the company. But no investor was willing to provide the financing and the company faced a critical liquidity shortfall and negative cash balance. On June 1 Katerra ceased a majority of its operations in the U.S., winding down dozens of projects and terminating 730 of its 1,300 employees in the U.S. A stalking-horse bid could begin July 22, from which Katerra will choose a bid from a pool of bidders as the initial bid that sets the low-end bid. In the ensuing days other bidders may submit higher bids with the highest bidder winning the assets. The process could also involve an auction format, with the sale closing in mid-August.
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NEWSFEED INTERFOR BUYS FOUR GP SAWMILLS Interfor is acquiring four sawmill operations in Bay Springs, Miss.; Fayette, Ala.; DeQuincy, La.; and Philomath, Ore. from Georgia-Pacific for $375 million. Interfor says these sawmill operations are highly complementary to Interfor’s existing platforms in the U.S. South and
the Northwest. The four sawmills have a combined annual lumber production capacity of 720MMBF. The Bay Springs, Fayette and Philomath sawmills are currently operating on a full-shifting basis. The DeQuincy sawmill, which was idled in May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, has an annual capacity of 200MMBF. Interfor reports its total annual lumber production capacity will increase to 3.9
billion BF, of which 3 billion BF or 77% will be U.S.-based and not subject to softwood lumber duties. Interfor’s U.S. South production capacity will grow by 500MMBF to 2.2 billion, while production capacity in the U.S. Northwest will grow by 220MMBF to 770MMBF.
CANFOR PLANS NEW SYP SAWMILL Canfor Corp. announced it will invest $160 million to build a new sawmill near DeRidder, La. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 250MMBF on a two-shift basis and will employ 130. Startup is expected to commence late in the third quarter of 2022. The investment in Louisiana is in addition to the $300 million of 2021 capital spending, including about $200 million for the solid wood and pulp operations in Western Canada and $100 million for the solid wood operations in the U.S. South. Given the decision to build a new facility in Louisiana, Canfor will not be proceeding with the greenfield project in Washington, Ga. that was announced in 2018. BID Group reported it has received the order from Canfor to deliver the greenfield sawmill complex in Beauregard Parish. The new operation will incorporate the full spectrum of BID’s processing technologies including equipment, software, automation systems, Artificial Intelligence enabled optimization, and plantwide Industry 4.0 solution, Oper8. BID’s Integrated Solutions Team will provide the design, engineering, planning, fabrication and installation services. The sustainment of the plant’s operational life cycle excellence will be supported by BID’s Reliability program, which will provide comprehensive service, parts, consumables and upgrades. The project will incorporate leading-edge solutions from Rockwell Automation, BID’s strategic partner. Work on site will begin in the fourth quarter of 2021.
WEYCO ANNOUNCES HOLDEN MAKEOVER Weyerhaeuser Co. announced plans to make a two-phased $157 million capital investment at its southern yellow pine sawmill in Holden, La. Phase one includes nearly $19 million to upgrade 10
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NEWSFEED lumber kiln drying capacity, while the second phase will include a major investment of $138 million to completely modernize the facility. “This investment is a testament to each employee here at Holden,” says Brent Mitchell, Holden interim mill manager. “After years of planning this project, we’re excited for the sustained benefits it will bring to our people, our operation and the community.”
Weyerhaeuser plans to modernize the sawmill to produce longer-length lumber, add a new planer mill, and add two continuous dry kilns for increased drying capacity. Additionally, the company will build out the necessary infrastructure; upgrade computer technology, control rooms, and heating and fan systems; invest in environmental technology to meet current performance standards; and invest in quality and safety equipment.
Work is expected to take place over the next three years. The Holden facility began lumber operations in 1980 under Crown Zellerbach, and Weyerhaeuser acquired the mill in 1996.
RESOLUTE ANNOUNCES CAPITAL INVESTMENTS Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced capital investments of $50 million in its wood products operations, including: —$22 million to modernize equipment at the Senneterre, Quebec sawmill; —$13 million at the Thunder Bay/Fort William First Nation, Ontario sawmill to increase capacity by up to 40MMBF with new equipment and modifications to the fiber flow; —$15 million at the Glenwood, Ark. and Cross City Fla. sawmills to support fiber optimization and overall efficiency. The Cross City investment will also increase capacity by up to 20MMBF. The improvements at the U.S. sawmills build on the previously announced investments associated with the restart of the El Dorado, Ark. sawmill. The company anticipates completing all the projects by the end of the third quarter of 2022.
ATI WILL UPGRADE MALVERN SAWMILL Anthony Timberlands, Inc. (ATI) is investing $10 million in improvements to its pine sawmill in Malvern, Ark. this year. “Our sawmill in Malvern has been in place for almost 75 years. We have made numerous improvements over the years, ensuring the viability of the mill through technological and production enhancement measures,” according to Steve Anthony, President of ATI. The project will include an upgrade to the primary breakdown systems of the mill—the carriage headrig for large logs and the sharp chain small log side. The mill’s trimmer line will also be enhanced to handle the higher production volume afforded by the upgraded primary breakdown systems. “Sawmill equipment is constantly evolving. If you are not periodically upgrading scanners, optimizers and lumber handling equipment, you are falling be12
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NEWSFEED hind your competitors,” Anthony adds. “The windfall provided by recent record lumber markets will allow us to finance these, as well as major projects at other ATI locations, internally.” Installation of the new equipment will take place on a staggered schedule between August 2021 and January 2022. Employment numbers will not be impacted, while hourly production levels are expected to increase by 25%.
DANZER COMPLETES BRADFORD SALE Danzer has closed the sale of its hardwood lumber sawmill in Bradford, Pa. to a joint venture between hardwood producer Rossi Group and timberland investment firm Lyme Timber Co.. The sale secured the 85 existing jobs at the Bradford facility; plus, the new ownership group is plan-
ning to add at least 20 jobs. Danzer will stay in the North American lumber business with its lumber drying operations in Shade Gap, Pa. In 1988, Danzer opened the Bradford sawmill and in recent years has invested in cutting-edge technology. Danzer continues to buy green lumber and then dry it at its facility in Shade Gap, which has 1.4MMBF of kiln capacity. The facility specializes in white oak and walnut from 4⁄4 to 12⁄4 with the walnut production supported by two on-site steamers. Planning and ripping services are also available.
GREENFIRST BUYS RAYONIER MILLS GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. reports it has entered into an agreement to acquire a portfolio of sawmills and a paper mill from Rayonier A.M. Canada G.P. and Rayonier A.M. Canada Industries Inc., each a subsidiary of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. GreenFirst is acquiring the assets for US$140 million plus the value of the inventory on hand at the time of closing, reflecting an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$214 million. The properties include six lumber mills —which are located in Chapleau, Cochrane, Hearst and Kapuskasing in Ontario and in Béarn and La Sarre in Québec—as well as a newsprint mill in Kapuskasing. The sawmills have a combined annual production capacity of 755MMBF. The newsprint mill has an annual production capacity of 205,000 MT/year. Collectively, the purchased assets rank as a top 10 producer of lumber in Canada, the company reports. GreenFirst states it will have rights to access approximately 3.29 million m3 of guaranteed fiber supply across Ontario and Québec as part of the deal. The acquired operations will be led by Rick Doman, one of GreenFirst’s newly appointed directors and an industry veteran with more than 40 years of experience in the lumber industry, who was the founder and previously the president and CEO of Eacom Timber. GreenFirst believes this acquisition will substantially increase its footprint in the lumber industry following its purchase and investment in a sawmill in Kenora, Ontario. GreenFirst, previously known as Itasca, purchased the idled Kenora sawmill in October 2020. Doman, incoming CEO of Green- ➤ 72 14
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To be held in Atlanta, Ga. concurrrently with the Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition, this exciting one day conference won't disappoint even the most seasoned lumberman.
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ATLANTA, Ga. o-located with the Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition (EXPO 2021) in Atlanta, Ga., Productivity & Efficiency: A Conference By Timber Processing, sponsored by Southern Forest Products Assn., will be a single day featuring dynamic, topical presentations for the lumber industry. A mix of equipment suppliers, consultants and mill personnel, the August 12 presentations will cover project implementation, lumber recovery & other mill enhancements and an in-depth look at continuous dry kilns. Organizers are excited to bring this new conference to the industry, as everyone gets ready to get back in the swing of in-person networking and learning opportunities—and they anticipate this conference will bring exceptional value to the EXPO 2021 experience. Conference Coordinator Jessica Johnson says, “We've put a lot of thought into the agenda for this one-day event, and we are very excited to bring it to the masses. It has been carefully curated to maintain the quality of industry know-how you expect from Timber Processing in a fun, new way. And the conference continues to add speakers! We can't wait to see you there.”
ROOM A311 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
9:40-10:05 a.m. Capital Project Planning: How Our Vision Grew Parker Dempsey, President, Dempsey Wood Products Capital project planning has been an extensive part of the Dempsey Wood Products operation in Orangeburg, SC. The Dempseys did not build a “greenfield” mill, nor were any of the projects “turnkey." However, they did completely transform a 30-year old sawmill, originally set up for hardwood and pine pulpwood, to a full blown pine sawmill operation within a timeframe of five years with very little downtime and production loss. This presentation will cover how the process progressed into the Dempseys’ vision for how their business fits with the growing operation.
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Visual Scope In Developing And Maintaining Your Project Function And Cost Expectations Bernie Pahlke, President, BEP Engineering Dialog about how an unbiased company not selling sawmill equipment can gain access to all equipment drawings for all the components required from different suppliers, and tie them together to support new or existing equipment startups with minimum downtime.
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Turnkey sawmill construction and startup projects have taken the industry by storm, but not to be forgotten are the piecemeal equipment and technology installations that serve as periodic transfusions, not only in older mills but also in those turnkey mills once the shine has worn off. Speakers will address the most efficient approaches to an effective installation and startup of an area of your mill.
9:30-9:35 a.m. Moderator Remarks and Introductions Dan Shell, Senior Editor, Timber Processing
Bryan Beck
Furman Brodie
Evaluating Opportunities Of Prospective Projects In The Sawmill Kerry Wilson, President, Greg F Smith Co. This presentation will focus on looking at project selection and implementation inside the sawmill with a financial impact perspective. Many projects have the "we need to do it" factor, but adding a "financial realization" component through a simple ROI summary may help prioritize projects that need competing for a piece of your limited investment budget by considering the resulting cash realization of the project at completion, creating visibility of which projects will help fund the next.
Parker Dempsey
Joey Nelson
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CONTINUOUS DRY KILN WARS!
1:30-3:30 p.m. Numerous factors drive lumber recovery performance, beginning with the size of logs feeding into the saw lines, and including technologies in the mill from optimization of process parameters to lumber recovery data review and input.
1:30-1:35 p.m. Moderator Remarks and Introductions Dan Shell, Senior Editor, Timber Processing 1:40-2:05 p.m. Using Benchmarking Data To Improve Your Bottom Line Bryan Beck, President, The Beck Group Top performing sawmills are twice as profitable as average mills. Detailed comparisons with your industry peers help to identify the greatest areas of opportunity for improvement and help your team to focus on improving profitability.
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Steele will review the critical role lumber recovery has as a driver of financial performance in sawmill operations, and the opportunities to dramatically improve results that, all too often, go unaddressed. He looks at the role that each department (sawmill, kilns, planer) play in maximizing recovery, reviewing the key levers that mills should focus on, and common weaknesses that persist across the industry. He’ll highlight new opportunities available in the big-data-landscape of the modern mill and discuss the levels of performance that you should expect from your operation.
2:40-3:05 p.m. Easy Money: Upgrading Outdated Sawmill Scanning Equipment Joey Nelson, President, JoeScan JoeScan President Joey Nelson will discuss some of the obvious and not-so-obvious ways that new 3D scanners can improve sawmill profitability and make your life easier. You’ll walk away with better tools for evaluating the ROI of a system upgrade and the confidence to finally pull the trigger on that project you’ve been putting off.
Doug Tinsley
Maybe it’s not a war, but more and more equipment companies, domestic and international, have entered the continuous dry kilns market. From a distance these kilns may all look alike, but each CDK supplier brings a different approach supported by crucial if not patented input from lumber producers. This sessions feature four speakers who address ongoing developments with continuous dry kilns.
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Moderator Remarks and Introductions Rich Donnell, Editor-in-Chief, Timber Processing
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Everything You Want To Know About Dual Path Continuous Dry Kilns, But Are Too Afraid To Ask (Part I) Furman Brodie, Vice President, Charles Ingram Lumber Furman Brodie will cover the essential reasons for using a dual path continuous dry kiln and the advancements made to improve their efficiency and safety. “This isn’t rocket science but it is real interesting and a lot of fun.” As these kilns have evolved we have increased their capabilities by taking advantage of changes in their design and operation. Discussion will also explain how Ingram evolved from the basic dual path dry kiln to today’s NOREV dual path dry kiln and its advantages.
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Maximizing Lumber Recovery In Modern Sawmill Operations Mike Steele, President, OSORNO
Mike Steele
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Floyd Vocque
Everything You Want To Know About Dual Path Continuous Dry Kilns, But Are Too Afraid To Ask (Part II) Doug Tinsley, Owner/Principal, Tinsley Consulting Longtime sawmill operations consultant Doug Tinsley will also cover the essential reasons for using continuous dry kilns and the advancements made to improve their efficiency and safety. Tinsley was instrumental in new, patented continuous dry kiln technology implemented at Charles Ingram Lumber in Effingham, SC.
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Linear Flow Continuous Kilns & Their Advantages Ingo Wallocha, Managing Director, Valutec Wood Dryers In this presentation, the Valutec managing director will explain why their kilns are linear/parallel flow, as opposed to the counterflow kiln design offered by others on the market, and what the advantages are to the design.
11:10-11:35 a.m. Operation Of The Single Pass Kiln Floyd Vocque, Sales Engineer, American Wood Dryers
Mill operational challenges with kilns will be addressed, as well as the key items in regards to their operational benefits—like squeezing the most out of your heating chamber, minimizing the operational cost, footprint and project cost.
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LUFKIN, Tex. t is not a stretch to think of a greenfield startup as a well choreographed ballet. There are many players, a new stage and everything must follow the same beat, everyone leans on the veterans to help show the rookies what to do, and in the end something a little magical happens. A greenfield sawmill isn’t exactly magic, especially in the U.S. South these days, but it is still a modern marvel. For Angelina Forest Products (AFP) Mill Manager Wiley Quarles, the magic was not in tying his vendors together, or watching the engineers do their thing, it was in the promise and realization of jobs in his community. A native of Angelina County, Quarles has spent his career working in corporate mills throughout east Texas. The chance to be a part of an independent 270MMBF sawmill startup is always exciting for lumbermen, but Quarles says this just felt a little different. The project went smoothly, and the team’s work safe record was impec-
cable. But what Quarles is most proud of is that the community he loves, that has seen other industry leave and take good jobs with it, now has another outlet. The icing on the cake is that the ownership structure of Angelina Forest Products is composed of local businessmen and landowners who had never built a sawmill before. “We talk about stewardship a lot, and having lived here my entire life, what a business like this brings to the county...To be a part of this project is very special to me,” Quarles reiterates. Hired initially as the production manager, Quarles has since assumed the role of mill manager, and was one of the first to come onboard with the facility in September 2018 along with the mill’s maintenance manager.
PROJECT TIME Leaning heavily on the staff’s collective experience with Mid-South Engineering at other facilities for other pro-
By Jessica Johnson
Angelina Forest Products finds a hole, and fills it with a greenfield startup.
jects, AFP selected Mid-South as the project engineer, while the internal AFP team managed the project themselves. For the greenfield facility, the management team, all of whom were lumber manufacturing veterans, was able to go with vendors they had prior knowledge of and experience with. From the equipment choices to rolling stock to Mid-South as the engineering firm, everyone had worked with someone else along the way. The timeline was tight and aggressive, just under one year from field to facility, but doable. It was about a year from first bringing on staff and contractors to the commissioning of equipment, Quarles says, accomplished in part because of the vendors. The largest construction contractor on site, responsible for both mechanical and electrical portions of large areas of the mill, was PCE Constructors out of Louisiana. Timberline Erectors, Inc. handled the construction of the sorters, while USNR pro-
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The newest greenfield facility in the U.S. South saws 270MMBF annually in east Texas.
USNR profiling line adds to lumber dimension flexibility
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Being located logistically favorable to the fast growing markets in Texas has kept AFP busy since commissioning.
Management continues to improve processes to get maximum efficiency.
vided a turnkey solution for both continuous dry kilns. Quarles says while weather was a concern, and a setback early on in the process, once the foundation work was able to be completed, the long days didn’t exactly cease but things started clicking into place a little more regularly. “We had our challenges,” he adds. “Seven days a week working 12 to 16 hour days, but we got through it.” In the end, the plant was commissioned in early fall of 2019. Of those startup issues, Quarles says a lot were on the controls side of things, a challenge but not an insurmountable one. The team pushed through together and was able to partner with vendors that Quarles says were not only very talented but helped get the issues resolved and bring production to an efficiency he’s pleased with. It was a group effort with a large amount of attention to detail, he says. That attention to detail is evident in the mill’s safe work history, and the team-building the veteran management team led throughout startup. “We were very fortunate to have some experienced folks join our team,” Quarles notes, “and a portion of our team was new to sawmilling. But we have great folks out there working every day toward our goals; that’s been a huge positive.” AFP reports a low turnover rate compared to the industry average, even through a greenfield startup—which ran on a “supershift” basis for six weeks before the staff of about 153 transitioned to a two-shift schedule. “Two was always the plan,” Quarles says. But the supershift was necessary to get them started and acclimated to the machines, and the machines acclimated to full production. “Our processes continue to grow and evolve through process improvement,” he says. “As we’ve learned some of the demands of the equipment our asset care ac-
The primary equipment throughout the green and dry ends of AFP is USNR, a decision made by management after previous experience with the manufacturer.
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tivities must adjust.” Newer mills demand electrical and controls attention and precision alignments are critical to success. Flexibility is the key in adjusting to the right schedule of reliability centered asset care activities, he explains. Each of these critical changes have pushed AFP’s reliability and quality to be better than before, Quarles notes, but there is still opportunity for growth. To rise to the need to the newer, more electrical focused equipment, Quarles and the staff lean on technology previously not necessarily thought of for sawmills, like infrared cameras, vibration analysis
and ultrasonic tools to make sure the assets are operating at their full potential. But, these changes don’t mean it is time for AFP to rest on its laurels. Quarles emphasizes, “Over the last year there have been tremendous strides and improvement: If you look at where we’ve been, last December was a strong month for us in terms of volume, and then through the first half of this year we have sustained that. But, there is still room for process improvement.” Quarles might sound like a broken record to some, but he says the mill’s biggest opportunities are in improve-
ments to reliability and efficiency. Thanks to an incredibly favorable location to the massive markets of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and New Braunfels, and a strong timber basket in east Texas, he has nothing to complain about: “That’s why our continued focus is going to be on getting stronger and having better throughput millwide.”
MILL FLOW A procurement manager, aided by a procurement tech, oversee all needed southern yellow pine timber from a 75
For AFP, finding the best way to run the machines means heavily focusing on asset care practices, and how to best maintain the electrical systems newer mills like theirs demand.
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mile radius of Lufkin. AFP purchases standing timber, gatewood and has agreements with land management companies to keep the 120-130 trucks per day moving through the gates. Once brought onto the wood yard, a Fulghum single bite crane with a Mack grapple unloads trucks, and approximately 20,000 tons are able to be stored on the yard. Once ready for processing, logs are fed on a Timber Automation log infeed system, where they are debarked using a dual ring Valon Kone ring debarker then pass MDI metal detection. From there, logs travel to the Timber Automation merchandizing line, which positions the log and makes the programmed bucks. Three sort decks feed the primary breakdown. The primary breakdown at AFP is a USNR quad arbor sawbox with vertical shape saw and gang. The log comes to the USNR infeed positioning rolls, and then two sides are chipped then downstream chippers chip the profiles along the edges of the cant and the quad arbor sawbox removes the sideboards. The cant runs through the gang configuration that removes profiled top and bottom boards and
“That’s why our continued focus is going to be on getting stronger and having better throughput millwide.” —Mill Manager Wiley Quarles
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Finished packs are strapped for truck shipment using a Signode machine.
creates the remaining 2 in. pieces. A USNR three saw board edger takes sideboards or any reman material from the trimmer. Then it is to a USNR double unscrambler, USNR lug loading and trim system, and 55 bay sorter. A MoCo stick placing stacker prepares packs for the kilns. AFP is a dimension mill, focusing heavily on narrow production. With flexibility thanks to the drying capacity, Quarles says the 270MMBF can ramp up significantly if needed, but for now production stays at 270MMBF in 2x4 to 2x12, 8 ft. to 20 ft. lengths. In order to cut those, cants are typically either 4 in., 6 in., 8 in., or 12 in. The primary breakdown is capable of making 10 in. but Quarles and his team don’t use them right now. Once packaged for the kilns, bundles either go to the green yard or to one of the kilns. AFP has two USNR Vollmer grinding equipment keep it right in the filing room. continuous dry kilns with 26
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A simple message that covers the AFP grounds: Vaccinate!
eight grate sawdust burners, and a third natural gas burning USNR batch kiln that was commissioned in the fall of 2020. Three packs are placed on each kiln cart. “We’re fuel positive,” Quarles notes with pride of the two CDKs. Of the batch kiln, he explains that it gives the mill the option to be more flexible in its product mix, and get into some specialty products, but notes that it was designed to be converted if needed to a CDK. Coming out of the kilns, lumber meets a USNR tilt hoist takedown system ahead of a USNR planer machine, quad cam lug loader and USNR transverse high grader merchandizing line. A dual sort bin system from USNR with 80 bays total, first 25 being duals, allows the merchandizing system and cut-in-two to be more efficient. “This way, we’re maximizing efficiency on that line and long lumber is sorted on the back end,” Quarles explains. Once sorted, finished packs are made with a USNR package maker, strapped using a Signode machine and then stored in the warehouse for trucking. All rolling stock, big and small, is provided by Taylor. Scanning millwide was provided by USNR. The vibrating conveyors in both the green end and the dry end were provided by Mill Power. Western Pneumatics handles the chip, bark and shavings bins, as well as sawdust collection in the sawmill. Saw filing is done in-house with one head filer and two filers on each shift, working primarily with Williams & White, Vollmer and Simonds equipment. Circle saws are top and face ground with Vollmer CHC 840s, while the side grinding is completed on a Vollmer CHF 840 machine. Stellite tips are installed using a Vollmer GPA 200. Armstrong 25 CNC grinder handles rough grinding, while automated saw bench work is done on the Armstrong GSL. Several Williams & White machines are used in knife grinding (W&W LSGX-P72), guide cutting (W&W GDX), and circle saw stretcher roll (W&W 36DF). TP 28
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Timbers mill meant to feed chips to onsite linerboard plant comes into its own.
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RICEBORO, Ga. ooking to expand in North America, DS Smith, a Europeanbased corrugated packaging leader, purchased Interstate Resources Group in 2017, including the longstanding kraft linerboard paper fa32
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cility in Riceboro. DS Smith was attracted to the Riceboro mill because of its virgin pulp fiber and proximity to the Port of Savannah. The deal also included adjacent RB Lumber, a timbers production sawmill, and affiliated timberlands. But perhaps more importantly, as Mike Chapman, sawmill plant manager, notes, RB Lumber supplies the vast majority of the adjoining paper mill’s total chip consumption. Chapman also supervises the adjacent chip mill, which with the sawmill receives 160 truckloads of raw material per day. “One hundred percent of our chips go to the paper mill. We don’t have another outlet for them,” Chapman affirms. “But what we’ve done over the last year or so is show DS Smith that the lumber mill is a pretty good business, too.”
OPERATIONS RB Lumber produces 50MMBF of SYP annually and essentially takes a cant from the middle of each log and chips the rest. Bread-and-butter products are 4x4, 4x6, 6x6, with some 1x4 and 1x6 boards. “We’re not a large sawmill, but to be small and agile like we are this mill does pretty good,” Chapman says, adding the mill exceeded all safety and productivity goals this past fiscal year. He gladly points to the quality of cants exiting RB Lumber’s latest installation, a HewSaw R250 I.I chipper canter. The HewSaw retrofit project was a four-month undertaking to replace an older R200 HewSaw and completed in November 2019. The motive behind in-
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vesting in the larger R250 model was both to utilize the HewSaw chipping heads to produce a higher volume of higher value chips and to add 6x6 timbers to the mix. Chapman says the company became repeat customers with HewSaw having spent time with their Finland team in the past and Riceboro being located 45 minutes south of HewSaw’s U.S. office and parts warehouse in Savannah. “We reduced hours and were able to put out more volume as a one shift operation,” Chapman reports. Uptime has increased from 60% to 78% in the past year. From left: Brian Morrison, electrical supervisor; Mike Chapman, sawmill plant manager; Garrett Shelton, maintenance supervisor, planner
MILL FLOW RB Lumber procures chip-n-saw, super pulpwood and pulpwood logs in a 100-mile radius, buying a combination of standing timber from landowners, utilizing the company’s 18,000 acres of timberland, accepting delivered wood and sometimes purchasing residual chips from other sawmills. Sawlog sizes are no larger than a 17 in. butt and 5 in. top. Trucks are weighed on Avery WeighTronix scales at the gate. Logs are unloaded by an Endurance rotary crane or Heede gantry crane then placed on one of two infeed decks to be processed through an Andritz drum debarker and chipped by a 134 in. Andritz chipper or in the case with sawlogs run through a Nicholson A5 debarker and merchandised by a LogPro bucking line. Chips are filtered through an Acrowood chip screening system and transported along a multi-directional interchange of conveyer belts leading to the heart of the operation’s focus, the paper mill.
The mill processes chip-n-saw, super pulpwood and pulpwood logs.
A Heede gantry crane feeds the Riceboro complex.
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One-hundred percent of RB Lumber’s chips supply the kraft linerboard paper facility.
From the LogPro merchandiser, sawlog stems flow to the HewSaw chipping canter, where short fiber heartwood is sawn into cants, which along with some sideboards move through a HiTech Engineering (Baxley) trimmer optimization line, to a USNR 35 bay sorter, and USNR stacker. Lumber is dried in two 54 ft. batch kilns, either a KDS or USNR, with natural gas fired boilers. Each kiln has a capacity of 120MBF of timbers, dried to 18% moisture content—6x6 takes north of 50 hours, 4x4 in 38 hours and 4x6 in
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48 hours. The sawmill, which is permitted to dry 50.5MMBF per year, also sells some green lumber. Once dried, pieces are transported with Hyster 360 forklifts to the planer mill and planed using a Yates 2012. In the fourth quarter RB Lumber plans to move from manual grading to a VAB auto grader and also install a new Gilbert planer. A Holtec cutting system trims lumber packs, which are strapped for shipping. Other residual materials including planer shavings, bark and hog fuel are
used to help power the paper mill’s BFB boiler. All sawmill saws are filed third-party at Quality Saw Works, Inc. in Milan.
MARKETS Chapman spends the majority of his day figuring out and implementing what his team needs to advance the mill alongside Bill Guthrie, general manager, who oversees the entire complex plus timber procurement and sales. From a metric standpoint, DS Smith exceeded every
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The HewSaw R250 has contributed to increased uptime this past year.
goal last year and was able to take advantage of the booming lumber market and its unprecedented lumber prices. “We were thinking we would have to curtail and everyone was thinking the same thing so we did,” Guthrie says, referring to the pandemic. “Within two to four weeks I said, ‘Wait a minute, the market is great, how do we ramp back up?’ Even a small mill like ours is like an aircraft carrier. It takes a while to turn them around.” Guthrie predicted an inflation in lumber prices but never thought it would exceed 200%. By focusing on reliability RB Lumber was able to close volume-todemand margins and meet expectations as a one-shift operation. “We all know this magical unicorn we’re riding is going to snap back to reality,” he believes. “One advantage of being a smaller mill and the only mill here is we can adjust on the fly easily. We stick with our base product which is timbers but if our customer asks us to provide a certain dimension we’re able to do it.”
SAFETY The 54-year-old Chapman has 32 years of sawmill experience, the last 20 in various leadership roles, and puts strong emphasis on improving mill safety. His focus since joining the Riceboro team over a year ago was how to get all 103 employees to approach safety the same way. “My goal was that everyone looks out for everybody and get our folks to understand what they can do to help each other,” he says. “A lot of training with supervisors is to get them to understand that they are the primary supervisors of safety and not our safety manager. They embraced it and are doing a good job with it.” The operation holds weekly and monthly safety meetings and offers rewards through a safety incentive program when employees perform above and beyond. Employees receive a safety buck and when they accumulate enough of them can trade them in for gifts. The mill leadership team consists of: Avery Farrish, maintenance manager; Brian Morrison, electrical manager; Jeff Cosby, safety manager; Richard Lecounte, sawmill supervisor; Garrett Shelton, maintenance supervisor/planner; Rudy Moreno, kiln supervisor; Jesus Jimenez-Mendiola, night shift maintenance supervisor; Jay Wise, night shift chip mill supervisor; and Freddie Moreno, planer mill supervisor. The procurement team is led by Steve Fowler. RB Lumber’s employee turnover rate has dropped to 12% in the last year. TP 36
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SFPAEXPO EDITOR’S NOTE: The following companies submitted these editorial profiles and images to complement their advertisements placed elsewhere in this issue. Please refer to those advertisements for web site and contact information. All statements and claims are attributable to the companies.
ANDRITZ IGGESUND TOOLS Since Andritz Iggesund Tools introduced our Powerhead primary canter heads in 2003, we have delivered more than 500 chipping heads to mills all over North America. These applications have covered every conceivable species, feed speed and region in the U.S. and Canada. Using this experience to further optimize the design of our chipping heads and TurnKnife System, mills have the absolute best options for canter heads. We continue to work very closely with the OEMs of canter lines (Optimil, Cone-Omega, etc.) to help them deliver exactly what the customer demands from a new processing line, or a revamped one. Our Next Generation Powerheads have proven to be the most economical, trouble free chipping heads available to mills today. These things are built like tanks, and coupled with the TurnKnife System, gives mills the worry free operations they want. Most recently, we have supplied new Powerhead canter heads to Interfor at Perry, Ga. and Hampton Lumber in Randle, Wash. Other mills that have recently Andritz Iggesund offers Next Generation Powerhead. added Andritz Iggesund Tools canter heads include Teal Jones in Antlers, Okla. and Bennett Lumber in Idaho. Not only do we manufacture primary and secondary canter heads, but our smaller size HSH (Helical Solid Heads) are excellent for high speed board edger applications. These smaller heads are designed for high speed small log processing and board edgers. Our TKD drum style chipping heads are just like our conical heads—built to last, trouble free and economical to operate. Coupled with our TurnKnife System, these chipping heads are the “go to” for mills all over North America and the world. Booth 423.
AUTOLOG Autolog is proud to announce the launch of a new revolutionary sensor called RTRAC. This new sensor is taking live degree measurements while the log is rotating. R-TRAC is a fully autonomous system that is independent of the log optimizer geometric model. It works with all types of log turners no matter which optimizer brand is installed. No mechanical modifications are required to the log turner or to the infeed chain. It provides very easy integration with any control system (PLC), as R-TRAC allows the use of a closed loop feedback to control the position of the log turner cylinders based on the rotation instead of their linear movement. R-TRAC system maintains a continuous reading of the rotation angle while the log is in the field of view as opposed to applying a rotation correction after the rotation is complete. The working principle is quite simple: A set of data is acquired for every inch the log advances, each set of data contains images of the log’s surface and geometric data, a rotation measurement is calculated for each pair of consecutive sets of data which gives a rotation value per inch of traveling. The cumulative log rotation measurement is sent to the control system (PLC) and the PLC will use these measurements to control the log turner positions using a PID loop to turn the log perfectly each time. R-TRAC has a precision better than five degrees of standard deviation using all Autolog introduces R-TRAC rotation tracking data (no outliers removed as many do in their calculation). It comes with advanced statistical tools to help track the performance of the turners. At this time, the maximum speed is 600 FPM and can measure logs from 4 in. to 24 in.. R-TRAC is a real time system that is compatible with all types of log turners without requiring any mechanical modification to the log turner. It turns the log perfectly each time without the need to correct the turning at the end. The standard deviation on the error is less than five degrees using all data (no outliers removed). Booth 449.
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At A. W. Stiles Contractors we have done everything imaginable when it comes to hardwood and softwood dry kilns—from new greenfield construction to minor repairs. We also offer kiln control upgrades and steam piping. With all of our new custom kiln builds we keep our customers involved in the process to make sure they are getting exactly what they are needing and wanting out of their new kiln. Our customers do the most advertising for us because let’s all face it we all know one another in the industry and we are all like one big happy family. On the repair side we offer the following: kiln reskins, kiln roof replacements, steam piping, new custom kiln heating coils, controls, parts and scheduled kiln maintenance. One of our specialties in kiln repair is kiln reskins. A kiln reskin consists of removing all of the existing wall sheeting and insulation, repairing any structural damage, then inA.W. Stiles provides a range of dry kiln construction and services. stalling all new wall sheeting and insulation. With older kilns there may be some damaged areas in existing wall sheeting from everyday use. These damaged areas can cause the insulation to basically act like a sponge with the moisture in the kiln. Once the insulation becomes water logged over time it will start to sink in the panels. This will cause your kiln efficiency to decrease. Over time it can add hours to drying a kiln charge. We all know how important it is to be as efficient as possible in the business. Let us help you and your company with all of your kiln drying process. Booth 106.
BID GROUP The BID Group team is glad to be part of the SFPA Expo and it will be a pleasure to see you again. This year, we are preparing demos to provide insight about our latest smart and digital solutions for the wood processing industry. The BID-Tech Global Learning Center team will demonstrate the new Learning Management System used for e-learning and virtual instructor lead training on optimization systems. This technology makes training flexible and accessible from anywhere, anytime, and on any device. Now, you can easily manage work and training. We will also present OPER8, the industrial IoT solution used for BID Group’s smart connected factory. It analyzes machine BID Group demonstrates digital solutions. data and displays it in real time to facilitate monitoring, avoid downtime and productivity losses. OPER8 turns your data into profits. We will give an overview of the OPER8 software user experience and demonstrate the various tool functions in real time. You will be able to evaluate the performance of the Vuforia Expert Capture, an augmented reality tool, by testing it on the profiling module we will have at the expo. Vuforia Expert Capture is the fastest and easiest way to create augmented reality experiences to empower workers with the information they need to get their job done quickly and accurately the first time. Knowledge can be captured on-the-fly and no advance preparation or development efforts are required to easily create step-by-step instructions. This demo will give you a better idea of the possible applications and the numerous advantages of augmented reality in our industry. Our PLC Team will also be there to showcase their latest innovations for easier diagnostic and tracking of changes, as well as their new technology to facilitate communication with our service team. Stop by to get a demonstration. Our management team and subject matter experts will also be on-site. As you can see, BID Group is committed to its digital transformation and we have several new products to help you maximize your production. Booth 629.
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BRUNNER HILDEBRAND Brunner Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co. has been specializing in kilns for softwood and hardwood for more than 70 years. The company’s expertise ensures that customers receive individual dry kiln solutions tailored to their needs and chosen based on the requirements of the customer in terms of capacity and lumber grade. The priority is in providing the best-engineered, installed and serviced product in the market today. The company’s service network is on standby to provide full after-sales support, either on location or by remote access. The company’s most recent innovation is Hildebrand Weight Precision Technology (HWPT), which is capable of weighing entire lumber stacks in wireless mode. In contrast to the former Brunner Hildebrand in-kiln- Brunner Hildebrand HWPT weighs lumber in wireless mode. probe system, this is a massive improvement because it produces more accurate results and it may easily be integrated into the daily work routine by using weighing devices with the same dimensions as regular bolsters. In combination with the new Vector EW control system, which shows kilns in appealing 2D and 3D mode, customers benefit from a superb level of accuracy and practical implementation. The latest kiln development is the single-direction Hildebrand Continuous Kiln, which is the right solution for mills that produce large volumes of lumber, e.g. dimension SPF. While developing the HCK, Brunner Hildebrand put great emphasis on creating exactly the right drying conditions for the respective lumber moisture content. Integrated into the kiln carts, the HWPT devices ensure full control. To provide best results, the technical features of each individual drying zone are customized to the drying state and moisture of the lumber passing through. Automatic indexing of kiln carts is performed hydraulically by powerful pusher units integrated in the feeding section of the kilns. Systems can be single-track or multi-track with lengths according to the desired production volume. It’s also applicable for drying of different lumber dimensions simultaneously in one continuous kiln. Booth 113.
CONE-OMEGA Cone Omega has a long history of supplying simple, rugged and reliable equipment. We specialize in primary breakdown equipment and have a reputation for providing high quality products. Cone-Omega continually strives to develop new and innovative products allowing customers to decrease downtime while increasing profitability. The Cone division is well known as the aftermarket leader for Chip-N-Saw parts, components and original specs machine replacements. Through the years, Cone has pioneered many innovations for these lines, making them more reliable and more efficient. This has evolved into the high-speed four-sided canter lines offered today. The Cone four-sided canter lines can be supplied with dual or quad roll log turners for auto rotation. After rotation, a skewing, slewing and tilting infeed conveyor is utilized for optimal presentation to the canter. With our profiling module Cone canter lines have come on strong. in place, one or two profile boards can be taken off each side and the profile boards can be tilted along the face for the cant. Using a VSA or VDA downstream provides a complete package for a highly efficient one pass line. Our four-sided canter lines deliver higher production rates and lower unit costs. The Omega division is the undisputed leader in sharp chain products. Omega offers a complete line of industry standard components for conventional canter twin sharp chain systems with popup turning rolls, overhead and cantilevered thumper rolls, slant canters and application specific outfeed conveyors. The top of the line in sharp chain systems is our Tru-Position system. The Tru-Position replaces the DLI typically seen in endo feed sharp chain systems. The Tru-Position module consists of three pairs of vertical rolls that skew and precisely position the log on the sharp chain as it exits the log turner. The log is impaled immediately after turning, while the Tru-Position rolls still have full control. Unlike DLI systems, the log is firmly impaled on the sharp chain during the final scan; positioning errors that are common to DLI systems are eliminated and the log is scanned in the exact position that it will be processed, offering tremendous recovery increases. Booth 339. 42
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DELTA COMPUTER SYSTEMS RMC motion controllers from Delta Computer Systems, Inc. are exceptionally well suited for the wood products industry. RMC controllers provide precise closed-loop control of hydraulic and electric motion—up to 50 axes of tightly synchronized position, speed, and pressure/force control—and communicate with any PLC via common industrial protocols. Delta’s product development is driven by a singular focus on the motion control needs of industrial machine builders, and decades of listening and understanding Delta Computer Systems RMC motion contheir needs. Most recently, software and firmware updates to the RMC200 Standard trollers complement sawmill machine tasks. increased the maximum number of axes from 32 to 50, providing more capability and value for large machines or automated lines. Concurrently, Delta introduced the new RMC200 Lite, which offers an economical choice for axis counts to 18 axes, while using all the same I/O modules as the RMC200 Standard. The RMC200 Standard and Lite use the same powerful and easy-to-use RMCTools software as Delta’s RMC75 and RMC150, making it easy to choose the RMC motion controller that best fits your application. And with Delta’s comprehensive on-line Help and responsive, knowledgeable technical support and training, you can get your systems running optimally faster and easier than you thought possible. Delta continually upgrades its RMCTools software with new features and improvements. Recent releases have added more flexibility to the Plot Manager for viewing and storing I/O data, as well as helpful improvements for handling configuration for large axis count controllers—both valuable for many wood products companies. Says Delta CEO Steve Nylund, “Delta is committed to continuous incremental improvement of our products, providing what we believe to be the best performance and value in the industrial motion control market. Our intent is that the latest releases, both hardware and software, bring our wood products industry users an unbeatable combination of performance, ease-of-use, and lasting value.” Booth 1338.
FIBERPRO FiberPro specializes in high speed/high recovery merchandising/roundwood handling systems for corporate and independent clients as well as softwood and hardwood applications. The company’s history and expertise reflect a customized approach so each client has a system designed for their specific needs and future mill production/recovery expansion plans. Our priority is to supply our clients with the highest performing engineered solution that has the highest safety standards and reliability standards in the industry. FiberPro’s latest generation of merchandiser systems have redundant safety systems integrated into FiberPro roundwood merchandising system the design and oversized components for increased reliability/uptime compared to past designs. It has taken more than 25 years of constant development and improvements to reach the speeds and productivity the latest generation systems are currently achieving. The latest innovative design changes are new stem and log singulation systems that utilize an innovative new drive design and are now self-cleaning on the infeed side of the feeder system with either a full plated design or screw technology. The log trimmer saw gallery has an updated lineal guide system that allows the traveling saw modules to be guided on a large center mounted solid steel roundway assembly with a single high efficiency direct interlocking mechanical drive system that allows the modules to travel at speeds in excess of 100 FPM and accel/decel times in less than a quarter of a second for unparalleled shifting performance, safety and repeatable accuracy. Saw modules are designed with such advanced materials as aluminum and advanced drives like servos for added speed/strength with less mass to move. FiberPro’s goal is to help the industry with solutions through experience and new innovative designs allowing Fiberpro to be the go-to guys for wood yard technology and lumber handling solutions. Booth 1117.
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Fulghum Industries, a Georgia-based manufacturing company, has been serving the forest products industry for more than 60 years, and continues to develop and improve the technology on which the industry relies. Recently, Fulghum developed a new knife clamp design to aid those utilizing disc chippers. These new front-loading clamps will lead to a safer, more efficient chipper operation. Traditionally, knife clamps and their hardware are located on opposite sides of the chipper disc, requiring two workers just to change knives. With Fulghum’s new design, the clamps and their mounting hardware are located on the same side as the knives, meaning that one worker can now change the knives in the same amount of time that it takes two workers with a traditional clamp. Also, with fewer people having to Fulghum Industries’ front-loading knife clamps physically interact with the clamps, there is a reduced chance of accidents due to miscommunication or inexperience. In addition to greater efficiency and safety, Fulghum’s front-loading clamps are engineered to resist chip packing and unwanted stud releasing that can occur with traditional clamps. Booth 1247.
GF SMITH Gmachine brand edger and gang systems have quickly resonated with both hardwood and softwood manufacturers looking for reliability and flexibility in design. “Designing custom machine centers is the core of our business” says CEO and founder Greg Smith. “Gmachine customers look to us to understand their needs and create solutions to allow them to meet their specific market requirements.” Recent applications of Gmachine include three- and four-saw linear scan hardwood and softwood board edger systems, linear scan five-saw BA 8 in. SYP combination edger, transverse scan 8 in. versatile gang combination machine, and most recently a linear scan 10 in. BA curve-sawing versatile gang with side chipping heads processing both hardwood and pine. All Gmachines are built using industry standard components, and documentation of each machine includes engineering drawings that include OEM part numbers allowing end users to obtain replacement parts at the best price and availability. Gmachine designs incorporate high precision guide systems, direct coupled Gmachine edgers and gangs tailor to softwood and hardwood. arbor and chipping head motors where possible and use cog belt drive feed systems to significantly reduce operating noise levels and reduce maintenance. Electric linear actuators are standard components on Gmachine edger and gang systems reducing initial installation costs and ensure the highest levels of performance while reducing maintenance and removing a potential source of fire hazard from the mill. Gmachine edgers and gangs are available with fully integrated optimization and machine control systems included, or can be provided ready for customer supplied optimization and controls from the supplier of choice. We begin each delivery process with a custom Return on Investment analysis created specifically to reflect each mill’s opportunity relative to the new investment—as we understand a successful project starts with improved profitability that contributes to the mill’s strategic plan. Request a free ROI evaluation today. Booth 549.
LINCK An accurate log rotation before the first processing step is decisive toward achieving high value recovery. With its optimization software, LINCK uses 3D-scanning data to generate a value-optimized cutting pattern and then determines the required angle for log rotation. With Log Motion Control, LINCK presents a further step in the development of this technology. In addition to determining the log rotation angle, a Microtec Truespin scanner will be used where a camera records a characteristic pattern on the log surface and where the log position is transmitted to the LINCK Log Motion Control during the whole rotating
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LUCIDYNE Microtec’s acquisition of Lucidyne in April 2020 set in motion a year of exciting technological and sales advances for both companies. Combining the best of both companies’ developments has expanded Lucidyne’s product line to include the Lucidyne 900 transverse scanner, with additional new products on the immediate horizon. All Lucidyne products continue to be sold, manufactured, installed and maintained from Lucidyne’s USA headquarters in Corvallis, Ore. Lucidyne’s QC Assist is evolving as well, to include expanded features, capabilities and reporting. It will also be introduced on Microtec products in Europe. With all the exciting changes, Lucidyne is proud to continue to partner with mills worldwide and provide mill-wide scanning solutions. 2021 is off to a busy year with the following projects all planning to be installed this year: l GradeScan system at Seneca Sawmill in Eugene, Ore. l GradeScan system at F.H. Stoltze in Columbia Falls, Mont. l GradeScan system upgrade at Weyerhaeuser, Drayton Valley, BC Microtec-Lucidyne: best of both worlds l ChopScan system at Idaho Forest Group in Athol, Id. l GradeScan system at Freeman & Sons in Greenfield, NS. l GradeScan system at Skeena Sawmills in Terrace, BC Together, the Microtec group of companies, including Lucidyne, is the largest and most successful lumber scanning company in the world. Lucidyne will continue to invest in research and development to implement leading-edge scanning solutions in North America. Booth 331.
METAL DETECTORS INC. MDI is proud to introduce its most advanced metal detector system to date, the TWA5000-X. The technology in the new TWA5000-X provides more consistent targeting of contaminants, better interference rejections due to environmental noise and product effect. However, the most exciting feature of the TWA5000-X metal detector is the highly successful MDI View-Link Remote Diagnostic Module. The View-Link allows MDI to remotely connect to your MDI metal detector to monitor, diagnose and calibrate your system—optimizing your metal detector for maximum sensitivity and stability right there in your own unique environment. Many happy customers already know “It’s like having an MDI technician right there in your mill, but only a phone call away!” Latest MDI metal detector has enhanced performance. The TWA5000-X metal detector can scan up to 60 inches in diameter softwood or hardwood logs and comes with a threeyear product warranty and a three-year View-Link remote service package. In addition, MDI offers unlimited lifetime telephone technical support for all of its products at no additional charge. Established in 1965 and located in beautiful Eugene, Ore., Metal Detectors, Inc. has been a proven leader in providing state-ofthe-art metal detection solutions for the forest products industry for more than 50 years. Booth 539.
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Mid-South is excited to announce we will be exhibiting at the Southern Forest Products Assn. Expo. Mid-South is an independent, full service, consulting engineering firm that provides a broad range of professional engineering services. We are an Arkansas-based corporation with offices in Hot Springs and Rogers, Ark.; Cary, NC; Orono, Maine; and Richmond, British Columbia. Over the past 52 years, Mid-South Engineering has served as a trusted independent consultant to the wood products industry, delivering a full range of engineering services, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and architectural engineering, project development, project management and construcMid-South brings more than 50 years of experience to the table. tion services. We’ve done it all, providing services for small capital projects to greenfield facilities; from feasibility studies to detailed design to construction. Be sure to stop by the booth to discuss how Mid-South’s experience and innovation can contribute to your next project. Booth 638.
OPTICOM Throughout the world, OPTICOM Industrial CCO2 cameras are regarded as invaluable for reliability and video system support in the harshest environments. For example Planetworks Consulting Corp. engineer Colin Savage chose the CC02 as the video monitoring solution for the $800 million Seymour-Capilano Twin T, a two 3.8 m wide, 7.1 kilometer long tunnel project bored under Grouse and Fromme mountains for water infrastructure enhancement. Savage said: “I would challenge others to find a harsher environment than a tunnel boring machine. We used cameras at multiple locations along the TBM to view progress and as indicators for material conveyance.” These cameras were mounted beside conveyor belts which had hard rock tunneling waste transported at high speed past the camera. It was not uncommon for small and medium sized rocks to hit these cameras on the lens and body. They stood up to this punishment 24-7—and the only thing replaced occasionally was the protective glass on the camera enclosure. OPTICOM continually researches the development of new products with new technologies and continues to release new generation CCO2s based on OPTICOM cameras stand up to rigorous conditions. high definition analog or TVI (Transport Video Interface) technology. The TVI equipment is easily integrated into existing coaxial cable systems and delivers the equivalent of 2 megapixel (1080P) resolution, while returning all of the durability and reliability customers expect. This new technology allows customers to migrate to high definition video without having to re-wire or re-learn video transmission. Booth 916.
OPTIMIL Optimil’s canter-profiler log breakdown system has a feed section that consists of a heavy duty auto rotation conveyor, a log turner and a skewing-slewing and tilting infeed. Our extended (DLI) length infeed precisely positions the log to achieve maximum yield, as calculated by our optimization software. Logs are fed through the infeed system on a pneumatically tensioned, high-speed roller chain and work in conjunction with the coupled overhead hold-down rolls to maintain control of all log sizes and to ensure accurate log transport. In order to pre-position spiked rolls and control the log as it enters the bottom head chipping assembly or sharp chain system, linear positioners are seamlessly incorporated along the line. The two-sided canter systems, typically used in conjunction with secondary horizontal curve-sawing systems, use Optimil offers canter-profilers and new balance cut saw box. conical side heads to produce two-sided cants in which logs feed through on a sharp chain. These conical disc chipping heads are positioned on the log 30 degrees sideways, incorporating low friction linear bearings to produce high quality chips and achieve optimum accuracy. Our patented non-rotating anvil pro48
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PORTER ENGINEERING Porter Engineering was founded in 1971 to offer specialized equipment engineering services for the forest products industry. Now, we are a leader in sawmill optimization and automation control. We focus on log merchandizing, primary and secondary breakdown systems. We also specialize in upgrading older systems to extend usable life of in-place machinery. Our startups are always on time with some of the shortest startup curves in the industry. We have customers running at new top speeds in as little as five days after shutdown. We provide leading edge hardware and custom-built software for each client in every installation. Our staff is primarily degreed electrical Porter Engineering has 40-year history of optimization and automation. engineers and computer scientists. And our service and installation technicians have years of experience. We test all equipment and software in-house before shipping. Our service department will answer the phone 24/7. Phone and online help is free, no que, no ticket. Porter systems have a proven track record of improving value, recovery, and piece count. Our systems maximize productivity by minimizing log gap and set times, while maximizing recovery and value through real-time optimization and advanced AI setwork control. Our systems include diagnostics for quick troubleshooting to maximize uptime and easy setwork tuning. Porter’s reputation for improving recovery, productivity and superior service is one of our most valuable assets. We would like to show you how you can leverage that asset to improve your value, recovery and productivity. Booth 723.
PROGRESS INDUSTRIES Progress Industries has chippers ranging from 48 in. to 135 in. with several types of infeeds, including horizontal and drop feed. Chips can be discharged either through the bottom, side, back or blown out the top through a pipe. Chippers are designed with 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 knife configurations depending on the volume of wood and size of machine. The consistent relationship with customers helps us improve our chippers. We are using more hi-grade steel and carbide. Knife changing has been simplified with the “Quick Change System.” This allows one person to exchange knives compared to the traditional two person process and without stepping up on the machine. We at Progress Industries emphasize the importance of building a heavy and well-designed machine to provide years of trouble free service and the lowest maintenance cost in the chipper industry. This is accomplished by design, accuracy, quality and ease of replaceable wear liners. Big chippers from Progress Industries Booth 239. 50
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With more than 40 years of experience in the forest and sawmill related industries, Rawlings Wood Hogs has delivered a reputation for durability, high performance and reliability. As a proven leader in wood grinding technology, Rawlings assists our customers with the design of custom wood recovery systems to meet our clients’ specific processing needs and budget. Rawlings wood hogs comes in all shapes and sizes. We offer a complete lineup of seven different sizes of both vertical and horizontal hogs to fit any application: from simple stand-alone vertical hogs, to complete multi-dimensional horizontal grinding systems. Add a wide variety of available options, and you’ve got the flexibility to customize the perfect wood recovery system. Each system can be designed with work platform decks, choice of belt, chain, vibrating infeed and outfeed conveyors, metal or magnet protection and product screening that allows the customer to protect their investment while producing a highRawlings wood hogs handle the most challenging species. quality consistent end product. The Rawlings wood hog is recognized in the industry as the “Green Monster Hog” and provides the crushing and shearing power needed to handle really tough jobs like green waste, cypress, redwood, cedar, black spruce, poplar and a wide range of other stringy and fibrous material. Each machine is equipped with the Rawlings Super Hi-Inertia solid steel rotor. With the increased inertia of the solid steel rotor our machine runs at lower RPMs, resulting in overall savings of electricity and maintenance costs. The machines are tolerant of contaminants, rocks and metal without catastrophic maintenance costs if metal enters the grinding chamber. We invite you to inquire about any of the projects that we have completed; we can provide you with full details. Booth 345.
SERRA Serra Maschinenbau GmbH in Rimsting, Germany on Lake Chiemsee supplies mobile and stationary sawmills around the world. The successful company is growing steadily and is gaining further production space with a new hall in order to efficiently realize all future orders. An old warehouse on the company site had to make way for this. The ground-breaking ceremony for the 560 m2 production hall took place on June 1, 2021, with Serra anticipating investments in interior fittings and machinery of around 430,000 euros. “The new building will allow us to increase our production capacity by roughly 50% and achieve sales in the 2-digit million range. The welding, machining, electrical assembly, and logistics teams will all be housed in the new hall,” explains Managing Director Andreas Doubrava. This plant expansion has secured the essential framework conBreaking ground at Serra, left to right: Franz Hofmann, Head of ditions needed for the growth plan of the coming years. The new Production; Christian Mayer, Sales Director; Andreas Doubrava, building has been designed in such a way that it can be extended Finance & Technology Director; and Johann Fritz, building owner in a further construction phase. and former company proprietor For more than 30 years, the innovative company has been known for its high-quality “Made in Bavaria” sawmill machines, which are already in successful use in over 80 countries around the world. From small mobile sawmills to complete sawmill lines, Serra offers tailor-made solutions for every requirement in a wide range of climate zones. The product range includes mobile and stationary band sawmills, saw blades, and service equipment for sharpening, resaws and trimmers, forestry machines, and equipment such as the CutCoach clamping simulator. Serra has been part of the Austrian Wintersteiger AG since the beginning of 2019 and complements the product portfolio of the Division Woodtech. Booth 1331.
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SMITH SAWMILL SERVICE Smith Sawmill Service is your preferred cutting tool and sawmill supply source and has been for more than 30 years. We strive to provide personal customer service tailored to your needs. Innovation is a cornerstone of the Smith business—with four patents that have revolutionized the way lumber is manufactured. We manufacture and distribute sawmill supplies and are here to help with all of your circle saw, band saw, filing room, saw repair, narrow band, and equipment needs. Our sales team is knowledgeable of the latest industry technologies, equipment and products. We offer weekly deliveries, with the largest inventory of tools, parts and saw blades. Booth 224.
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TAYLOR The wood products industry relies on manufacturers that can provide durable, dependable solutions to heavy lift requirements. Founded on the principles of “FAITH-VISION-WORK,” and ingrained with 94 years of heavy industrial material handling experience, Taylor meets our customers’ demanding industrial needs with more than 120 models and lifting capacities that range from 4,000 lbs. to 125,000 lbs. Decades of working in our customers’ unique sites have given us the experience to plow ahead with lift equipment built to withstand unreasonably hostile environments. Taylor X-Series heavy lift trucks and log stackers, with capacities up to 125,000 lbs., have served the wood industry in sawmills and other applications for decades. T-Series wheel loaders are available from 167 HP to 352 HP and can be equipped with any attachment to fit your needs. Our GT-Series of Taylor lift trucks are available to handle all your Taylor in action at Biewer Lumber, Newton, Miss. smaller lift needs with capacities down to 4000 lbs. We strive to keep things simple and use appropriate technology that brings value. Taking care of our customers is priority one. Now available with IO-Link connectivity! Booth 609.
TELCO SENSORS The SpaceScan series from Telco Sensors is a high-power, self-contained, industrial light curtain system made for the sawmill and wood products industry. Generating a dense infrared multi-beam light grid, the system offers a sensing range of 10 meters with high excess gain and 100,000 lux light immunity. The series is available in a wide array of sensing heights, ranging from just 160 mm up to 2460 mm, making it suitable for almost any application. The light curtains are housed in sturdy aluminum profiles fully sealed for a waterproof IP67 rating. Available with discrete or analog output, the SpaceScan series offers 5 mm, 10 mm, 20 mm, or 40 mm beam spacing for accurate detection of even the smallest items. The SS 01 provides a discrete, solid-state relay output for reliable presence detection. Automatic sensitivity adjustment continuously maintains the ideal gain level and compensates for buildup of dust and contamination. Cross-beam/parallel-beam mode and blanking function are wire-selectable and require no external controller or DIP switches. The SS 02 offers both analog and discrete outputs for sizing and sorting applications. Easy setup and configuration are via free PC software interface, which allows the user complete control over output type, gain level, and blanking function, as well as the ability to configure the system to ignore smaller objects. New functions include analog output filtering, zone detection, and an alarm output tied to signal level. Telco light curtain is specifically tailored to The SpaceScan SS 02 offers a robust solution for measuring applications at the de- the sawmill industry. barker infeed, resaw lines, unscrambler, or wherever log, cant or board size or detection is needed. All Telco products are covered by our three-year warranty and are available from our network of distributors. Booth 928. 52
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TIMBER AUTOMATION Timber Automation provides engineered equipment, control systems, optimization technology and turnkey construction services for wood yards and sawmills that maximize yield, increase uptime and reduce production costs. Baxley’s lineshaft trimmer has features you are more likely to see under the hood of your car: l 75 HP line shaft drive assembly l Rigid couplings for easy belt change and vibration reduction l Airlift saw ladders, belt driven l Heavy-duty piloted flange bearings l Airlift via cushion stroke airlift cylinders l Base mounted air valves and air cylinders plumbed with hydraulic hoses l All air hoses pre-plumbed to trimmer frame plenum pipe l All solenoid valves pre-wired to terminal strips in an electrical junction box on the near end l Configured for 20 in. diameter saws l Anti-kickback fingers l Heavy-duty single pivot hold-down shoes with airbags l Folding maintenance platform l Integral door and maintenance platform HPU l Precision end trim available Booth 429.
Baxley trimmer provides mechanical efficiencies.
TIMBER MACHINE TECHNOLOGIES Timber Machine Technologies designs and manufactures a range of edgers, gangs and slab chipping machinery for both hardwood and softwood mills—custom, versatile and affordable systems backed by full parts and service support. Unique to the industry Timber Machine Technologies can now offer electric actuator for our full line of gangs and edgers. Our all electric transverse infeed table feeds up to 40 ppm. This new system has several advantages over the older hydraulic models. Energy usage and costly maintenance is greatly reduced along with the absence of HPUs. Built-in feedback from the actuators prevents hard crashes that break expensive parts and create downtime. Electric actuators also provide better repeatability over hydraulic systems, meaning better recovery and fewer boards to remanufacture. Another recent innovation is a dual pressure feeder system that will seamlessly feed small fitches and large cants back to back with effortless ease. TMT adds this capability to its already TMT enhances its downstream sawing capabilities. rock solid line of gangs and edgers. The longevity and low maintenance of TMT machine centers performance is well known. By performing routine simple preventative maintenance, these systems will continue to accurately operate at optimum levels. Reliability combined with superior wood recovery makes this an advantageous investment for lumber manufacturing companies. TMT specializes in tailoring an enhanced system to meet customer needs. Transverse or linear, a fast curve-sawing gang or small handfed edger, there is no job too big or too small. TMT emphasizes custom, versatile machinery, conversions, parts and service support, Booth 136.
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USNR’s engineering teams have focused their activities on research and development resulting in several revolutionary applications for the advanced technologies we’ve employed in our lines. The new offerings encompass the full expanse of green and dry lumber mills, and include machinery, optimization, and PLC controls solutions you may not find with any other leading supplier anywhere in the world. Some of these advancements are not yet widely released to the industry, but will be launched ahead of the SFPA Expo. Following is what we’ve presented to date. l Industry’s fastest Stick-n-Fork stacker USNR’s Thor Acoustic MSR Grader In addition to being the fastest automatic sticker stacker on the market, USNR’s Stick-n-Fork stacker offers a host of capabilities and options, including course-gapping, random-width pullback, sticker unloading (in case of a bowed sticks), and more. This feature-rich electric stacker is a breakthrough in automated sticker-stackers, providing excellent stick alignment and smooth continuous operation at high speeds. One operator can easily manage the process. l Smarter drying with Atlas Density Grader The USNR Atlas Density Grader revolutionizes the way we sort lumber for drying. This new system is proven to reduce energy consumption and drying time while increasing grade yield, length yield, and planer throughput. This simple, powerful system accurately and reliably captures board density data that can be used to create more intelligent drying recipes that optimize your process. Customers have dramatically improved ROI from the resulting grade uplifts, increased kiln throughput, increased planer uptime, and reduced trim loss. l Thor Acoustic MSR Grader USNR’s Thor Acoustic MSR Grader is the fastest system of its kind in North America. It is extremely accurate, operating at mill speeds to determine MoE values that allow mills to sort dimensional lumber by strength and stiffness to improve consistency. Thor enables mills to achieve greater accuracy and consistency in lumber packs using an acoustically enhanced impact system to determine board stiffness or MoE value. Along with our Deep Learning advanced neural network providing top-tier defect recognition and grade classification, USNR has much more to offer the industry and visitors to the SFPA Expo. Come visit us and let us show you our advances that will make your process more efficient. Booth 929.
VALUTEC Come see Valutec and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about our latest success, the TC Kiln. Valutec is the only company offering TC continuous kiln—a kiln type that comes with distinguishing features such as low energy consumption, high flexibility and superior capacity. Annual capacity can reach 140MMBF with target moisture contents down to around 12-18%. The TC kilns are equipped with Valutec’s control system Valmatics 4.0, which is the only control system for wood drying that has an integrated simulator that enables simultaneous optimization of capacity, quality and energy North America’s first Valutec TC continuous kiln runs at Pleasant River Lumconsumption. ber in Maine. The TC Kiln has quickly become a favorite among sawmills around the world. Valutec installed North America’s first TC kilns at Pleasant River sawmills in Dover and Moose River in Maine and this fall Valutec will commission TC kilns at JD Irving (Grand Lake Timber, New Brunswick) and Hampton Lumber (Warrenton, Ore.) Meanwhile in Europe and Russia TC kilns are popping up like mushrooms at the major sawmills. Booth 747.
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WILLIAMS & WHITE Building on Williams & White’s strong history and reputation for high quality and rugged machinery, we are proud to introduce the all new Hammerhead 3000 Auto Bench to our growing equipment line. The Williams & White Hammerhead 3000 Auto Bench is an all-in-one band saw processing center designed to automatically tension and level a band saw with ease. It is a must have for any sawmill or band saw producer. Stand out features include: an easy saw load system featuring hide-away clamps, independent rigid tension and level heads, intuitive touch screen control with teach functionality, and a full light curtain safety system. The precision measuring systems for level, tension and back allow the Hammerhead 3000 to efficiently work the band saw to exacting specifications. Booth 1013.
Williams & White new auto bench
BRUNETTE MACHINERY Brunette Machinery has been a premium supplier to the forest industry for more than 75 years, specializing in wood processing and material handling systems. Brunette’s extensive experience in manufacturing guarantees its customers an unsurpassed level of quality, and leading-edge technology built into every single one of its innovative products. Products include chippers, hogs, log sweeps, conveyors, rotary debarkers, Log Singulators, butt reducers, and other wood processing and log handling equipment. Brunette provides custom engineered solutions to help get more from your mill. Brunette offers high performance stationary drum chippers for many different applications including trim blocks, chip overs, lily pads, veneer, cores, spinouts. The whole log chipper can be set up to produce pulp chips or “micro” chips for added versatility. Brunette chippers are available in drop feed or horizontal feed Brunette Machinery chipper system configurations. Other key products in Brunette’s diverse product line include the CBI Grizzly Mill Hog—the heavyweight champion of grinding; the BioSizer—a high speed secondary grinder; the SmartVIBE—a unique vibrating conveyor with no coil springs; the Brunette E-Sweeps—electric log sweeps; the Brunette Reclaimer—a rotary debarker; scalping screens; flare butt reducers; the Brunette RTL Log Singulator; and the Optical Belt Scanner. The newest addition to the Brunette product family is the CBI Magnum Force high volume, stationary electric grinder, featuring an open-ended design, extra-large capacity for feeding full length materials and interchangeable rotors for grinding or chipping. Brunette Machinery is an independently owned and operated company with two offices in North America: Vancouver and Prince George. Today, the company continues as a leading manufacturer in the forestry industry, with a robust R&D program focused on creating new and innovative products and adding features to existing ones. Brunette’s commitment to quality gives its customers an important advantage as they compete in an ever-changing global economy. Booth 831.
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McDonough bandmills have been recognized as the industry standard for more than 130 years, which is why you see more McDonough headrigs in mills than any other brand. The McDonough cast iron wheels keep your saw blades running cool, so they maintain tension for faster and more accurate sawing. Our exclusive air strain and pressure guide system allows you to feed faster while still maintaining the highest sawing tolerances. Available in sizes from 54 in. to 8 ft. with several different options to fit your exact specifications, McDonough bandmills outlast and outperform all others. l Edgers McDonough—your first call for bandmills McDonough offers a complete line of board edgers that are suited for sawmills evand edgers erywhere. Ranging from some of the fastest optimized edgers in the world to manual and combination edgers, McDonough has established itself as the industry leader in optimized board edgers with a combination of accuracy, quick payback and a host of unique features. The OptiFit linear edger has become the most popular edger system for modern hardwood sawmills based on its ability to deliver exceptional yield, short payback and long-term durability on our proven linear edger sawbox. Designed to fit in every hardwood sawmill in the country, the OptiFit maximizes yield without having to expand your sawmill. This board edger system will handle everything your carriage and resaw can throw at it and provide your sawmill with huge gains in yield and profitability. “It’s a very fast and accurate machine that is easily handling the production from our 7 ft. resaw and 8 ft. headrig while yielding us far more value from our lumber,” comments Greg Wells VP, Greentree Forest Products. With the addition of the new Sterling YieldBoss by McDonough, an edger designed for mills looking for a combination of affordability and performance, McDonough has an extensive line of edgers for all your production needs. Booth 319.
NELSON BROS. ENGINEERING Nelson Bros. Engineering (NBE) has been specialists in scanners and optimizers that are simple and simply better. Whether using lineal scanners or transverse scanners, simplicity and accuracy are most important and NBE aims to be the innovative group that people go to when they want to do a “first of a kind” system. Or when they just want to have an easy startup. At NBE, the focus is on equipment startup and NBE’s best startups have been the scanner/optimizer/controls upgrades. These have all been weekend startups, plus the mill can usually see the improvement in overall mill recovery during the first week. New equipment startups are more involved, thus entail more risk. NBE’s best startups result from a shop test or an off-line startup; an experienced startup team; a simple system; avoiding words like “new” and “first” and questioning statements like “no NBE enhances your optimization startup in quick fashion. problem.” Hope for success, but plan for problems. NBE believes that simplicity and accuracy is most important. Therefore the single zone lineal scanner system is best, then the multizone lineal, and lastly the transverse scanning system with positioning table. Booth 134.
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OLESON SAW TECHNOLOGY York Saw & Knife, Oleson Saw Div., is proud to partner with HMT Machine Tools, Inc. to offer the latest in brazing technology from Gerling Automation. We are offering brazing machinery from manual to fully automatic for the filing room. The Gerling SAWMASTER automatic tipping machine has revolutionized the sawmill industry with its ease of operation, setup and consistent braze quality. The SAWMASTER can be used for individual tip replacement, full re-tips and manufacturing as well as for tip removal. The ease of operation and setup is due to the Windows based software with only two screens used for setting up a new saw as well as the patented rotary table design. This system has greatly reduced the number of moving parts, therefore reducing breakdown times as well as setup times. The Gerling GLH semi-automatic brazing machine has also proven itself in the filing room as a reliable machine for indiOleson Saw offers the Gerling tipping machine. vidual tip replacement as well as full re-tips. Both models are outfitted with state-of-the-art high frequency generators and pyrometers for accurate brazing and annealing temperatures as well as industrial PCs with touch screen displays. Booth 703.
JOESCAN Sawmill scanning expert JoeScan is taking a break from a busy year to attend the Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Expo in Atlanta. “2021 is on track to be our best year for many different metrics,” says JoeScan President Joey Nelson. “We’ve been developing new sawmill scanning products as part of our JS-50 platform, and at the same time growing our team and expanding our facility to keep up with the incredible demand we’ve seen this year.” Still, the Vancouver, Wash.-based company wants to keep their sawmill partners front and center. “We really look forward to every opportunity we get to have conversations with sawmill staff,” Nelson adds. “We’re bringing the bulk of our engineering team to the Atlanta show to chat with our partners about the issues most important to them in the world of sawmill scanning and optimization. This feedback allows us to develop new sawmill-focused features like the ones we’re including in the JS-50 family of scanners.” Team JoeScan has been especially impressed with the resiliency and tenacity they have seen from the sawmill industry since the last Atlanta Expo in 2019. “The last 18 months have been challenging for the whole world,” Nelson says. “We’ve been amazed at how everyone in the sawmill industry has really stepped up to take on that challenge. Team JoeScan continues to build on JS-50 family of scanners. We’re incredibly proud to be working with sawmills.” To show their appreciation, JoeScan is inviting sawyers, operators, and other mill employees to visit the JoeScan booth for a special toast to sawmill personnel during the Expo. Drop by the JoeScan booth for more details. Booth 325.
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The patented Round Saw-ADD is now appearing in the top producing sawmills for large corporations. The performance boost with Round Saw-ADD is as much as an 18% increase in feed speeds with no wrecked saws and higher grade lumber. Saw ADD products will now be available from USNR and Optimil’s VDAG will be manufactured Saw-ADD ready. Round Saw-ADD measures the sawing and guide friction forces from the driven end of the arbor outside of the sawbox. The feed speeds are controlled proportional to the measured forces by a simple multiplier that is easily inserted into your PLC program. Detecting forces on the arbor is about half a second faster than motor current thereby reducing peak stresses on the saws allowing them to run longer and need less benching. Round Saw-ADD has shown to require no maintenance and is the first truly closed loop system allowing you to maximize your mills throughput and accuracy in real time. l Band Saw-ADD has a new design that further integrates Guide block with integrated force sensors force sensors into the lower guide block holder and measures the lateral forces on the saw blade. These forces are detected before deviation can occur and the feed speed is immediately reduced by only the amount necessary. Band Saw-ADD has been proven on more than 22 machines in three countries and five U.S. States creating increased profits through increased production, increased recovery, no saw wrecks, less saw consumption just to name a few benefits. The ROI for Round Saw-ADD and Band Saw-ADD is extremely fast for high production mills. We will soon be able to share big news so check our website for current information! Booth 208.
WOOD FIBER GROUP Simonds International-Burton Saw & Supply under its new designation Wood Fiber Group will showcase its extensive line of custom designed sawmill cutting tools, the automated filing room equipment to maintain them and technical support to aide you in getting the most value from both. We wish to be your filing room solution. Our range of solutions to help you realize the maximum yield from your fiber, personnel and investment includes: l Armstrong brand automation and time proven manual tools l Reliable Wright Machine brand sharpeners Several cutting tools companies converge into Wood Fiber Group. l Latest generation Simonds automated band saw bench l Burton OSI brand hand tools and saw guide products l Revolutionary Kirschner LK-Pro automatic tipper for carbide tipped circle saws l Premier Vollmer circle saw sharpeners for sawmills We are working closely with Vollmer of America to help sawmills understand just what the range of advanced sawmill sharpening machines can deliver to North American sawmills. We would welcome the opportunity to review your saw blade designs to help you confirm they are optimized for your current log diet and production needs. Our custom designed BGR, Cut Tech and Simonds brand saw blades are the industry leaders in quality and value. And, when it come to procurement challenges, make your local Burton Saw brand representative your resource for sourcing solutions. They will work hard to be your choice for everything from cutting tools, capital equipment, saw tips, abrasives, hand tools and technical training to MRO products. Each Burton rep has a team of experts to support them in addressing your mill’s needs. Finally, we would like to inform our community that as we return to normal and learn to deal with COVID, we will re-start our Saw Filer Vocational Training Program at out Tech Centre in Florence, SC. Our machinery showroom remains open by appointment. Booth 1139.
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EXPO RICHMOND MAKES COMEBACK After multiple COVID-19 delays in 2020, Expo Richmond is held in Virginia. By David Abbott he 37th East Coast Sawmill and LogT ging Equipment Exposition in Richmond, Va. was supposed to have taken place a year earlier, in May 2020, was
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rescheduled for October 2020 then moved again to May 21-22, 2021. Expo Chairman Jamie Coleman estimates that about 4,000 in total were on hand for this year’s event. That’s just about two-thirds of the normal amount.
There were also about 80 fewer exhibitors this year than in the last Expo. Many companies couldn’t make it due to continuing COVID-related travel restrictions, such as for those coming from Canada. And yet, many did attend. “We all knew going in that there would be less, and no one really knew what to expect,” Coleman admits. “Most of the people I talked to said it was a pleasant surprise.” The key word was quality, not quantity; many exhibitors related that the attendees they saw were not casual browsers but real potential leads interested in making purchases. People generally seemed happy to get back together in person, and some came from long distances. Plans are to hold the 38th Richmond Expo event next year, and get the show back on track for its usual even year roTP tation.
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Biolube Founder Barker Dies At 76
George Lindsay Barker, founder of Biolube, Inc. and a well known figure in the sawmill industry, died May 18 in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was 76. Born June 16, 1944 in Irwin, Pa., he was a son of the late Harry and Dorothy Barker. He graduated from Ohio State University, received his MBA from Ashland College and was a successful business owner for more than 30 years. His interests included the restoration of old cars with his best friend, Mike. He was a member of the Porsche Club and enjoyed driving cars at the track, sailing, traveling and spending time with friends. Most of all, he loved his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, a daughter, two sons and four grandsons. Just months prior to Barker’s death, he and his business partner, Bob Pennycoff, retired from Biolube, selling their business to Kelly Johnson and Erik Bailey, owners of DR Lubricants. For more than 20 years, DR Lubricants has helped Biolube develop, manufacture, ship and service the Biolube line as they became the leader in the field of saw lubrication. Barker will be missed in the sawmill industry as he was the face of the Biolube booth at multiple trade shows and expos throughout the years.
USNR Supplies Sawmill In Chile Aserraderos Mestre located in Constitucion, Chile, is investing in a new USNR trimmer line featuring BioVision scanning. This new line is a replacement, bringing more advanced technology to
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this operation. It will improve throughput, remove bottlenecks, and increase recovery with grade scanning capability. The line begins with a radius back unscrambler, Revolver lug loader, MultiTrack fence, multi-saw trimmer, 45-bin pusher lug sorter, BioVision trimmer optimization with BioLuma 2900LV sensors, and Deep Learning technology. USNR will supply the complete control system for the line based on AB ControlLogix, starting at the incline decks to the unscrambler through to the bin discharge decks. It will also feature WinTally sorter management, and sorter mill floor HMIs with three wireless tablets. Solecia Ltda., USNR’s agent in this region, will also be a partner in this project.
Xylexpo Partners With BI-MU For 2022 A new exhibition dedicated to manufacturing technology will be launched at FieraMilano-Rho, Italy, October 12 to 15, 2022, resulting from a partnership between BI-MU and Xylexpo, and organized by Ucimu-Sistemi per produrre— the association of Italian manufacturers of machine tools, robots and automation, and Acimall, the association of Italian woodworking machinery manufacturers. As reference events in their respective industries, 33.BI-MU (biennial exhibition of machine tools, robotics and automation, additive manufacturing, digital and auxiliary technologies) and Xylexpo (biennial exhibition of woodworking technology and furniture industry components) will be presented as distinct but complementary events, highlighting their respective peculiarities while leveraging every possible synergy. This decision will expand the audi-
ence of potential visitors for exhibitors (unified access to the fairgrounds will allow visit to both exhibitions), and will help the visitors from the sectors of furniture, design, industrial plants, machinery for aluminum, composites and next-generation materials, interested in both events, to make the most of their trip to Milan. Besides a wider technology lineup, visitors will have access to a rich agenda of presentations, seminars and conferences. Special attention will be dedicated to the topics of digital and sustainability.
Homag Purchases Press Manufacturer Homag Group is acquiring majority interest in the Danish mechanical engineering company, Kallesoe Machinery A/S, as Homag takes another step toward establishing itself as a leading technology partner for sustainable construction with solid wood. Kallesoe specializes in high-frequency presses for the production of cross-laminated timber. The company was founded in 1969 and reports installation of 500 presses worldwide. Kallesoe supplies high-frequency presses that work with high-frequency waves to accelerate curing of adhesive. “We want to offer as many technologies for timber construction as possible from a single source,” says Ralf Dieter, CEO of Homag Group AG. “We are developing the solid wood business into a second pillar alongside our activities with the furniture industry.” Homag is acquiring 70% of the shares in Kallesoe Machinery A/S from the Christensen family, with 30% remaining with the family.
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WIRELESS HEARING IN THE MILL Wireless technology protects hearing, advances productivity. By Chris Clarke angs, edgers, trimmers, chippers, G debarkers and other equipment generate up to 97 decibels. It’s the rea-
son that employers provide sawmill workers with hearing protection. But in mitigating one problem, another problem is created. For the workers wearing ear plugs in a noisy environment, it is challenging to communicate with each other, forcing them to shout, read lips, or use hand signals. Large physical distances in the yard and indoors further complicate communication, and twoway radios are of limited use around ambient noise. Given this environment, workers may find it necessary to leave their workstations to stand close to the people they need to talk to, to get the answers they need to move forward. This impacts worker productivity. Communication is also a safety issue. Workers may be tempted to remove ear protection, even temporarily, which may damage hearing. Also, workers need to be able to warn others of impending hazards, such as sliding logs, trucks, and moving equipment. Sawmill managers understand the importance of good communication. Starting in the ’80s, sawmills and other industrial worksites adopted the technology of that time, the two-way radio. Although useful, radios are no longer the most efficient or effective communication tools. Workers strain to hear the radio over noisy equipment, and the analog technology makes voices sound muffled. Conversations take a long time because of the half-duplex technology. Each person in a conversation has to push a button to talk, and in order to respond, the others have to wait for their turns to speak. Some workers have resorted to using cellular phones for communication, both voice and text. This strategy is not ideal, as phones are not ruggedized, have a short battery life, and may not work in rural areas having poor cell tower coverage. Also, phones require two hands to use, taking workers off task and distracting them from their surroundings. To manage these issues, more industrial operations are switching to new dig-
Figure 1: Hearing protection is built into the Sena Tufftalk Lite headset shown here, a Bluetooth Intercom headset for work teams of up to four people.
ital communications networks. With wireless headsets, such as those from Sena Industrial (Figure 1), sawmill workers receive built-in hearing protection, noise cancelling technology, and hands-free operation. There are two wireless technologies for jobsite communication: Bluetooth Intercom and Mesh Intercom. Both types of networks do not rely on Wi-Fi or cellular signals, and they can be easily implemented without involving IT.
BLUETOOTH Bluetooth uses the wireless spectrum around 2.4 GHz. Forget about near-field Bluetooth for wireless mice and earbuds for smart phones; the Bluetooth profile used for industrial purposes is robust and long-range, 0.5 to 0.8 miles in open air. Setting up a Bluetooth Intercom network is as simple as pairing one wireless headset to another, typically limited to four total devices. The pairing feature adds a level of privacy and security that is not available with two-way radios, which operate on a public low-frequency FM band.
MESH Wireless Mesh headsets, such as those using Sena’s proprietary Mesh Intercom protocol (Figure 2), are similar to Bluetooth headsets except that they use each headset as a node that links to other nodes to route the signal. Each device on the network boosts the signal and extends the network. This topology is the same approach used by other mesh networks such as industrial sensors. A Mesh system is a step up from a Bluetooth Intercom system, offering wider coverage areas and the capability of connecting an almost limitless numbers of devices to the Mesh network. For example, the range between two Sena Mesh devices is 0.7 miles in open air, but as devices relay the signal, the coverage area is expanded multifold. Using Mesh technology, large work teams across the yard and buildings can speak privately on different channels, or communicate with everyone. A Mesh network is self-healing: When workers leave the coverage area, the headset automatically reconnects to the network upon their return…no pairTIMBER PROCESSING
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Figure 2: For large work teams, Mesh Intercom headsets operate on Sena’s proprietary Mesh Intercom protocol. Communication is hands-free and conversational, like a phone call.
ing required. Bluetooth and Mesh wireless headsets include models with integrated hearing protection, including headsets that can be
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permanently mounted to safety helmets. Noise reduction ratings for the headsets range from 21 to 26 decibels for standard models to 20 to 24 decibels for models in-
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MACHINERYROW tegrated with helmets. In contrast to the two-way radio, these technologies enable full-duplex conversations. Workers can converse naturally, talking and listening at the same time. The sound quality improves productivity, because speakers don’t have to repeat information, and there is less chance of miscommunication. The headsets improve safety because workers can immediately warn a coworker of an impending danger, without needing to press a button. In extreme situations, those precious seconds may prevent serious injury. Workers can keep both hands on machine controls and steering wheels. The battery life of a typical Mesh headset is around 13 hours, long enough for a shift and far longer than with a mobile phone. Usually, workers leave their headset in a charging station when they finish their shift.
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COMMUNICATION Bluetooth and Mesh adapters are available that allow a headset to communicate with two-way radios. This is helpful for communicating with drivers arriving with logs. The drawback is that in this mode the headset operates like a radio, requiring push-to-talk operation and interrupting other network conversations. Other adapters will connect a headset to any Bluetooth enabled device, such as a smart phone. This means that users can connect to people who don’t have a headset but do have a smart phone, even if they are off site. It should be noted that experts don’t expect two-way radios to go away. They have a much longer range than Bluetooth and Mesh wireless headsets, and their low-frequency band works better where there are obstructions. Nevertheless, in places like sawmills, where loud saws and equipment are integral to operations, wireless headsets may be considered as a modern alternative. By providing workers with clear digital sound and hearing protection, managers can improve efficiency and productivity TP while improving safety. Chris Clarke is an Industrial Communications Consultant at Sena Industrial. Sena Technologies is a leader in Bluetooth communication and created the Mesh Intercom system. To learn more about Sena communication solutions with integrated hearing protection, visit senaindustrial.com.
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NEWSFEED 14 ➤ First, comments, “As we have done previously with EACOM on the carve-out of sawmill assets of Domtar, our experienced team looks forward to working with the dedicated employees of RYAM to optimize the sawmill assets with a singular focus on maximizing lumber production.” Closing is anticipated to occur in the second half of 2021.
FS CHIEF CHRISTIANSEN WILL STEP AWAY Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen announced her retirement after a 40-year career as a professional forester, wildland firefighter, and land manager including 11
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years of service at the Forest Service. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack comments, “Chief Christiansen’s contributions to the USDA Forest Service cannot be overstated. In her more than three years as Chief, she has provided steady, thoughtful leadership through multiple challenges, including increasingly challenging fire and hurricane seasons, strains on agency budgets and workforce, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Through it all, she has led with empathy, integrity and professionalism.” Forest Service accomplishments under Christiansen’s leadership include year after year of historic timber production and millions of acres treated to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest resilience to fire. “It has truly been a privilege and an
honor to serve as the Chief of the Forest Service. The time has come for me to spend more time with my family,” she says. Christiansen will officially retire in August 2021.
BLUELINX NAMES PRESIDENT/CEO BlueLinx Holdings Inc., a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, announced that Mitchell Lewis retired as president and CEO in June, and is succeeded by Dwight A.K. Gibson. Gibson is also appointed to the company’s Board of Directors, while Lewis serves in an advisory capacity through year-end and remains on the Board of Directors. “After a comprehensive search, the Board unanimously determined Dwight was the person best suited to lead BlueLinx at this pivotal moment in its history,” states Kim Fennebresque, Chairman of the Board. “His experience managing complex supply chains, multi-faceted sales channels, commercial expansions, product development and identifying, acquiring and integrating companies position him as an ideal fit for this role.” Fennebresque also thanked Lewis for his many years of leadership. “He has built a lasting legacy, one that has positioned BlueLinx as a leading two-step wholesale building products distributor in the United States.” Gibson was most recently chief commercial officer at SPX Flow, Inc., a provider of process solutions, having previously led its Food and Beverage Segment. Prior to these roles, Gibson worked for Ingersoll Rand for 13 years with increasing responsibilities.
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ATLARGE FPS Announces 2021-2022 Officers Forest Products Society announced its 2021-2022 Executive Board, which is the governing body of the group. They include: —President, Terry Liles, Director of Raw Materials, Huber Engineered Woods —President-Elect, Justin Price, Princi-
pal, Evergreen Engineering —Vice President, Bob Bryer, PhD, Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC —Past President, Dr. Nicole Stark, Research Chemical Engineer, Engineered Composites Science Group, USDA Forest Products Laboratory Regional representatives include: —Europe, Sergej Medved, Associate Professor, University of Ljubljana —Southeast U.S, Yucheng Peng, As-
sistant Professor, Auburn University, Auburn, Ala. —Mid-South, Tamara Amorin França, Assistant Professor, Mississippi State University, Starkville, Miss. —Midwest, Joseph Jakes, Research Materials Engineer, Forest Products Lab, Madison, Wis. —West, Jesse Paris, Willamette Valley Company, R&D Chemist, Eugene, Ore. —Eastern Canada, Leandro Passarini, Researcher, CCNB-INNOV-AgricultureBioprocesses-Beverages-Environment Div., New Brunswick, Can.
Endowment Launches TimberHauling.com U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities announced the official launch of TimberHauling.com, a national buyers’ group that provides savings on products and services to nearly 10,000 independent small trucking and hauling businesses. The TimberHauling.com platform will help the sector move together as a unified market rather than thousands of independent producers. The timber harvest and hauling sector of the forestry industry is the strained link in the U.S. based forest products value chain. This sector is continually dealing with a range of challenges, including inclement weather, mill quotas, labor shortages, high fuel and insurance costs, and high equipment costs—both upfront and ongoing. For a modest annual membership fee, members enjoy discounts and savings on parts and services. TimberHauling.com gives loggers national buying power and strength they have never had to shore up and further unify the sector. “The Endowment focuses on opportunities when others can’t or won’t,” according to Ewell Smith, Executive Director of the Carolina Loggers Assn. (CLA). “Developing a national platform that will save money for independent loggers and haulers will make them more cost-competitive and efficient.” This group also strengthens the capacity of state and regional associations to deliver services. The program is being piloted first in partnership with state logging associations in North Carolina (CLA), South Carolina (South Carolina Timber Producers Assn.), and Virginia (Virginia Loggers Assn.). “The Endowment is using our ➤ 77 74
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ATLARGE 74 ➤ sector-wide vision, risk capital, and bridge-building competencies to build an ‘Amazon-like’ model to drive savings to individual timber hauling firms,” says Pete Madden, President & CEO of the Endowment. “TimberHauling.com is part of our Initiative 2020 Vision that mandates strategic and targeted investments to support the development of traditional forest products markets to retain and grow existing forest-based economies.” A variety of companies have already joined the platform: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; MHC Kenworth; Setliff Law P.C.; Schwab Brothers Hydraulics; TCS Fuel Cards; North American Supply; and Cadence Petroleum Group. More companies and services are expected to be added as TimberHauling.com grows. Currently, TimberHauling.com is offering a free six-month “test drive” membership that can offer cost savings on hoses, tires, equipment, legal expenses, oil and fuel. Visit timberhauling.com and click on the pricing tab to learn more.
SFI Grants Focus On Partnerships Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced 13 SFI Community Grants featuring collaboration between 63 partner organizations. SFI Community Grants make a meaningful impact in the communities that live and work near forests. This year’s grants support SFI’s mission of advancing sustainability through forest-focused collaboration by addressing relevant challenges facing communities. The grants address key themes across SFI’s work including urban and community forestry, forest literacy and education, building a diverse and resilient workforce, promoting Indigenous forest stewardship, and connecting communities to conservation. Some of the grant highlights include: ● Michigan State University Dept. of Forestry will expand course content on forest carbon to create case-study-based materials for foresters, planners, builders, and decision-makers in cities and municipalities.
● Waukesha County, Wisconsin, is completing its urban forest management plans for wood that must be removed due to disease, pests or other circumstances. ● The New Hampshire SFI Implementation Committee is bringing teachers together for a four-day workshop featuring forest and mill tours in July. ● Students at the University of Miami School of Architecture will experience timber harvesting in a sustainably managed forest. ● Ducks Unlimited Canada will provide training and resources to forestry students and Indigenous communities across Alberta to ensure better understanding of the role of sustainable forest management in effective wetland conservation. ● Clemson University is helping to address the future that women landowners will play in sustainable forest management through the Women Owning Woodlands (WOW) network, which will facilitate specific skills development for women landowners including chain saw and pesticide safety. TIMBER PROCESSING
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MAINEVENTS JULY 11-14—2021 Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assn. Annual Conference, JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Marco Island, Fla. Call 770-631-6701; visit slma.org. 16-17—West Virginia Forestry Assn. annual meeting, Cannan Valley Resort & Conference Center, Davis, W.Va. Call 681265-5019; visit wvfa.org. 20-23—AWFS Fair 2021, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Visit awfsfair.org. 25-28—Walnut Council annual meeting, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill. Call 765-583-3501; visit walnutcouncil.org.
AUGUST 1-4—Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Summer Conference, The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV. Call 336-885-8315; visit appalachianhardwood.org. 2-4—American Forest Resource Council annual meeting, Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, Wash. Call 503-222-9505; visit amforest.org. 11-13—Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Expo, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga. Call 504-443-4464; visit sfpaexpo.com. 24-26—Louisiana Forestry Assn. annual meeting, Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Resort, Lake Charles, La. Call 318443-2558; visit laforestry.com. 31-September 2—Florida Forestry Assn. annual meeting, Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort, Panama City Beach, Fla. Call 850-222-5646; visit floridaforest.org.
SEPTEMBER 3-6—WMF: Shanghai International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, China. Call (852) 2516 3518; visit woodworkfair.com. 7-11—Furniture China 2021, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Pudong, Shanghai, China. Call +86-2164371178; visit furniture-china.cn/en-us. 8-10—Tennessee Forestry Assn. annual meeting, Westin Hotel, Chattanooga, Tenn. Call 615-883-3832; visit tnforestry.com. 9-11—Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo, UP State Fairground, Escanaba, Mich. Call 715-282-5828; visit gltpa.org. 12-14—Alabama Forestry Assn. annual meeting, Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, Ala. Call 334-265-8733; visit alaforestry.org.
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14—Pennsylvania Forest Products Assn. annual meeting, Wyndham Garden State College, Boalsburg, Pa. Call 717-901-0420; visit paforestproducts.org. 15-17—National Wooden Pallet & Container Assn. Annual Leadership Conference, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Orlando, Fla. Call 703-519-6104; visit palletcentral.com. Listings are submitted months in advance. Always verify dates and locations with contacts prior to making plans to attend.
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