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For sawmillers or forestry groups, that statement will relate to different events. Chronologically, we’re talking about Ligna 2023, which is about kick off in Hannover, Germany (May 15-19). The Ligna wood industries show has become an industry institution over almost 40 years and has grown into the crucial meeting place for European wood producers and just about anyone looking to establish themselves in the European market.
release of which is likely to have been timed to coincide with these massive industry events; while forestry companies will be both excited at the range of new machines to choose from and determined to make the right purchase decision for the business.
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This year, the range of activity will include conferencing, lectures and discussions covering topical industry trends. And while these events will no doubt be well attended and prove to be exceptionally interesting – as they have in past years – the real action will take place in the exhibition halls and out in the exhibiting lots – where the latest technologies will be put through their paces in front of potential clients. That’s where we will be stalking manufacturers to glean an insight into breakthrough technologies that may make wood production more profitable and could change the way the industry operates.
This northern summer represents a crucial period for the forestry industry during which order books need to be bolstered and sawmills/harvesting fleets need to be equipped to handle the volatile market conditions we’re currently enduring. For our part, we will do our best to make sure our readers continue to be kept abreast of the latest machinery developments so they are able to make informed decisions. With the huge volume of new equipment being released onto the market, this will provide a challenge for us. That challenge has already started with our team working overtime to produce the current edition and Digital edition – our biggest ever – in time for the show season.
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Central to these technologies is likely to be AI. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has triggered the start of a major revolution in the wood processing industry. AI is here to stay, and we can already notice its presence more often in various areas of sawmills and planer mills. We are carrying many articles on AI and the theme will be ever present at Ligna.
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It will be a very similar story later this summer at the Swedish Forestry Expo2023 Stockholm 1-3 June, where forestry companies will be engaged in lectures and discussion sessions on the challenges facing the industry, but will ultimately be there to critique the latest in harvesting equipment. That is, of course, why we’ll be there, too.
The next few months, therefore, promises to be an extremely anxious and busy time for the industry: manufacturers will show and receive feedback on technologies the
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Forest machine manufacturer Ponsse and technology company Epec believe that the emissions and environmental impact of mobile work machines can be significantly reduced with new technology. In the field of mobile work machines, there are several development targets towards sustainable development.
Business Finland has granted EUR 10 million in funding to Ponsse’s FORWARD’27 programme in its challenge competition for leading companies. The funding is used to accelerate the product development of mobile work machines.
The aim of Ponsse’s FORWARD’27 programme is to significantly reduce emissions from mobile work machines, reduce their energy consumption and improve productivity. Improving operator working conditions with auxiliary functions and automation are also among the key components of the programme.
“Ponsse aims to be a technological pioneer in CTL forest machines and it aims at producing carbon neutral, sustainable and increasingly competitive solutions. With funding granted by Business Finland to leading companies, we can accelerate our development of sustainable and digital solutions for mobile work machines”, says Juho Nummela, Ponsse’s President and CEO.
In addition, Business Finland has granted EUR 20 million in funding to the ecosystem companies associated with the programme.
Ponsse and Epec will implement the FORWARD’27 together and will invest more than EUR 25 million to developing sustainable mobile work machines in the next few years.
The companies will create an extensive ecosystem around the development work.
The first partners have already been selected.
“Epec innovates and develops technological solutions for future work machines to enable zero emission. The joint competence of Ponsse and Epec develops continuously and FORWARD’27 programme will take our abilities even further. The group of companies and partners included in the ecosystem created also play a key part”, says Jyri Kylä-Kaila, Epec’s Managing Director.
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Thanks to many years of experience, a unique customer approach and inhouse know-how, ZF provides customized solutions based on standard industrial gearbox designs.
The company is not just a component supplier, but a partner. The partnership starts at the first contact, with an idea and a unique concept. Of course, it doesn’t stop after development or installation. Then the team is there for the partners providing them with exceptional services.
Redulus GME/GMH – 70 to 150 kNm output torque and higher GME/GMH for shredders based on the very well-tried ZF industrial gearbox design. Highly robust and with exceptional feasibility are attributes of these multistaged planetary gearboxes. Flexibility and customization based on high standards are our strength.
Helical bevel gears IMK –400 to 500 kW ZF’s industrial gears IMK have been designed for installation in industrial applications like recycling machines and shredders. Tough operating conditions require customer-specific solutions – powerful and reliable gearboxes are essential for these applications.
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On 17 February, the 19,000th PONSSE forest machine was handed over to Scottish long-term customer Elliot Henderson Ltd, with the Royal Burgh of Annan Pipe Band playing in the background. The PONSSE Scorpion Giant harvester with H8 harvester head will work at logging sites in the Scottish Borders and Scottish Lowlands.
“Thank you to the Elliot Henderson group and the Royal Burgh of Annan Pipe Band for coming to Vieremä to celebrate the 19,000th machine milestone with us. I understand this is the first time a pipe band has played at Vieremä village, which makes this day even more special for all of us, as this is Ponsse UK’s first milestone machine. This is a day that we will remember for years to come,” says Gary Glendinning, Managing Director Ponsse UK.
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Elliot Henderson Ltd is based in Selkirk in Scotland. The company started more than 35 years ago, planting trees with a small squad of men. Over the years, the business has grown and diversified into forestry, construction, and scaffolding. Today, Elliot Henderson Ltd comprises more than 40 forest machines which can undertake clear fell, thinning, steep ground harvesting operations, ground preparation or the construction of forest roads. Elliot Henderson Ltd also has the capability for site brash clearance, stump removal and servicing the biomass industry. The company is also a founding member of the Forest Industry Safety Accord and is a member of the Forestry Contractors Association.
With Elliot Henderson Ltd being a long-standing customer for well over 20 years, it’s a fitting tribute to the relationship between the
customer and manufacturer that the landmark 19,000th machine is joining the fleet.
“Elliot Henderson Ltd has always been at the forefront of new machine releases over the years, which in turn keeps the harvesting fleet productive and at the vanguard of innovation. We are excited to be adding this Scorpion Giant to the fleet. This machine will go straight to work in the windblow resulting from Storm Arwen and we feel the extra power and H8 head will benefit us in this application. We look forward to seeing what it can do! We are currently running PONSSE Scorpion, Ergo, three Elephants and one Buffalo.” says Neil Purves, Director of Harvesting for Elliot Henderson Group.
Ponsse UK was established in 1996, and since 2017, the company has operated at Annan, Scotland. The first PONSSE forest machine was already delivered to the country in 1994, and the fleet now comprises nearly 400 Ponsse machines. The Annan service centre is a workplace for about 30 Ponsse professionals.
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The PONSSE Scorpion Giant is a versatile harvester for demanding conditions. Scorpion Giant can be equipped with either the H8 harvester head or with any of Ponsse’s smaller harvester heads. Scorpion Giant features many solutions familiar from the Scorpion product range, which has been developed even further, including an increased tractive force and an even more powerful C50+ crane. The cabin offers excellent visibility to the logging site, and the machine includes advanced active levelling and suspension systems. PONSSE Scorpion Giant is equipped with a onepiece windscreen that extends
Gary Glendinning, Managing Director Ponsse UKto the roof of the cabin. As a result, visibility from the cabin is even better, and working is safe in all conditions. The cabin is like a practical and quiet office with a view, developed to support the operator’s comfort and wellbeing.
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The unit is small, just over a meter high and weighs about 420kg, but can cut down trees with a diameter of up to 41 cm. It feeds about 4 m/s and has the very best performance to withstand a tough everyday life in the forest.
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The new Peterson 5710E horizontal grinder from Astec Industries is suited for land clearing operations or other applications where mobility is desired. The horizontal grinder is equipped with several features designed to improve efficiency and help operators reduce material handling costs.
The 5710E features a larger rotor that can accommodate a greater number of grinding bits. The new rotor is 8 percent larger and 19 percent heavier than the previous model, giving it more grinding power. To keep up with this improved power, the screening area has also been increased, to allow for greater throughput. Additionally, the grate change process has been simplified. While weight and size have been increased where it counts, the machine is lighter
overall. The redesign has been used to maximize efficiency and simplicity throughout the grinding process. This has been applied from the rotor to the
The Tigercat 612 series skidder platform was created to manage the extraction function in challenging terrain selective felling applications, while preserving the value and quality of the residual stand. The machine can be equipped with a dual winch, a movable back shield and fairlead
system, as well as a crane, and front blade tongs.
The 612 is equipped with the Tigercat FPT N67 Stage V engine, delivering 155 kW (208 hp). Combined with Tigercat’s efficient drive system, the 612 impressively handles adverse terrain while minimizing wheel spin.
screens, as well as in the new compression roll cylinders, which offer better downforce to help process material being fed into the rotor.
A narrow stance allows easy navigation through tight trails and rough ground conditions. The movable shield can be used as an anchor while winching. The dual winch and moving fairlead system allow the operator independent control over two separate cables when operating in
tight stand conditions. The optional heavy-duty crane and blade tongs offer even more versatility for extracting, maneuvering and sorting logs.
The operator’s cab is spacious with generous sized windows providing clear sightlines. Creature comforts include a climate-controlled cup holder and dedicated storage. Key to ergonomics and operating the machine effectively is the Turnaround seat. Turnaround provides increased comfort, clear sightlines, and easy entry and exit from either side of the machine. The operator enjoys full control of all machine functions in any position within the 220° range.
Morbark, Rayco, Denis Cimaf, Boxer, and Timberwolf showcased new equipment at shared booth
Morbark, LLC debuted the next-generation 6400XT Wood Hog horizontal grinder with a transport system at CONEXPOCON/AGG 2023. Other new equipment offerings included a Denis Cimaf open-face carbide mulching attachment and a Timberwolf TW 280HB HYBRID brush chipper.
The Morbark transport dolly for the next-generation 6400XT was developed to simplify how users transport the machine. Equipped with an independent air-ride suspension and remote-controlled front and rear hydraulic locks, a single operator can attach the transport dolly in minutes, eliminating the need for a specialized Low-Boy trailer. In addition to the new transport dolly system, the 6400XT has undergone a few other updates:
• Enhanced frame design allows for transport dolly attachment while keeping machine width to three metres providing uniformity for both domestic and other global markets
• Automatic hammermill drivebelt tension system
• PT Tech hydraulic torque limiter provides driveline protection while allowing ease of setting adjustments based on grinding application.
Denis Cimaf, an affiliated Morbark brand, have introduced a new line of openface, carbide tip mulching
heads for dedicated carriers, skid steers, and excavators known as the Denis Cimaf DX series of mulching heads.
The DX features carbide teeth that rip through hard and soft wood up to eight inches in diameter. The DX is ideal for tackling mulching or brush clearing with power and hammer-style force. In addition, it is well-suited for land clearing, vegetation management, and utility and roadside maintenance in unknown or rocky terrain.
Timberwolf joined Morbark at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 and showcased the TW 280HB HYBRID brush chipper.
The Timberwolf TW 280HB HYBRID was developed to meet the growing industry trend toward more sustainable solutions. With a processing throughput of over seven tonnes/hr, the TW 280HB HYBRID offers a maximum
power of 62 horsepower but only 25 horsepower enginelevel emissions. Simple to maintain, the TW 280HB is ideal for companies and organizations committed to minimizing their emissions without compromising performance.
Supplementing engine generation power is a power-dense hybrid system. An Inmotion generator synchronous motor (GSM) and energy-efficient SECH supercapacitors are integral to this system. Providing swift recharge capability, in contrast to lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors store and release energy quickly, coping with the variable duty cycle of the arborist’s job. Furthermore, this is integrated into a selfsupported system that does not need external charging to operate. As the arborist’s working environment is
continuously changing and the work schedule is often long, the TW 280HB HYBRID will perform throughout the day.
“Balancing performance and emissions was a challenge that could not be met by simply dialing down engine sizes,” explains Guy Marshlain, sales and marketing director for Timberwolf. “Therefore, our journey towards net zero began with the decision for Timberwolf to lead its own hybrid powertrain development program. The TW 280HB HYBRID is simply the first step in using our technical expertise to meet the sustainability challenges of the future. There is certainly more to follow.”
Also, in the Morbark booth was the tried-and-true Morbark 3000XT Wood Hog horizontal grinder and the 1821 and 1415 brush chippers. From Rayco, the C120 forestry mulcher, 4000AWL articulated wheel loader, and RG80 stump cutter. From Timberwolf, the TW 230HB brush chipper and from Boxer the 600HD mini-skid steer.
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Raute Corporation has signed a contract worth EUR 49.6 million with Lumin in Uruguay for the technology delivery of a new plywood mill. This project was earlier referred to in the stock exchange release dated March 9, 2023 (Raute plans directed share issue, rights issue and junior loan to support targeted growth and strengthening of capital structure and proposes combination of share classes). Following the receipt of an advance payment for the project it has become effective as of today.
Lumin will build a greenfield plywood mill in Melo, Cerro Largo, Uruguay. The new mill will increase their plywood
production capacity from 304 000 m3 to nearly 500 000 m3, making Lumin the second largest plywood producer in South America.
The order for Raute’s technology includes all main production processes to this new eucalyptus plywood mill: a log handling line, a veneer peeling line, two veneer drying lines with grading, three veneer composing lines, two plywood lay-up lines, two plywood pressing lines, panel repairing and sawing lines with extensive service package and long-term on-site management. All lines are of the most modern automated R7-Series technology equipped
Pfeifer Group, Austria has invested in Raute’s latest panel repairing technology. The automated Panel Repair Station R5, including the latest machine vision technology, will be used for repairing 2,1x5,2m
three-ply massive wood panels with polyurethane filler. With the new automated way of repairing, Pfeifer is able to save repair material and labor, increase capacity, and secure constant panel quality.
“We are very pleased to receive this order, which shows our ability to serve our customers as a complete, one-stop-supplier. Lumin is our long-term customer with multiple technology deliveries from Raute over the years”, says Mika Saariaho, CEO of Raute.
The ordered machinery and equipment will be delivered between February 2024 and June 2025. They will be manufactured at Raute’s production units in Lahti and Kajaani in Finland, and in the company’s partnership network.
This new mill, which will be in full operation in 2026, is part of Lumin’s strategy to capitalize on the growing global demand for sustainable timber products for the construction and furniture sectors. On the other hand, they are giving added value in Uruguay, instead of exporting timber, to the tree farms that they have been
Mika Saariaho, CEO of Rautesustainably managing for more than 15 years in Cerro Largo and Treinta y Tres.
Lumin, employing 780 people, is a leader in forestry and forest products in Uruguay. With more than 25 years of experience it manages 120,000 hectares of timberland and has two plywood mills in Uruguay. Lumin is dedicated to the sustainable production of plywood panels destined for international markets. It is owned by a consortium of long-term investors.
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Raute was selected for being the one-stop shop from design to all the way to installation. The line will be delivered in December 2023.
Further information: Jari Myyryläinen, CCO jari.myyrylainen@raute.com
Johanna Harjula has been appointed Sawmill Manager at Metsä Fibre’s Rauma sawmill and will start in her new position on 12 June 2023. Harjula has worked in Metsä Group in various production positions since 2010, currently
as Technical Manager of Metsä Fibre’s Rauma pulp mill. Harjula will report to Virva Juhola, SVP Production, Sawmill Business.
Liisa-Maija Perävainio, current Rauma sawmill Sawmill Manager, has decided
to continue her career with another employer. Ilkka Poikolainen, VP, Production Technology will act as the temporary Mill Manager of Rauma sawmill from 4.4.2023 to 11.6.2023.
More information:
Virva Juhola, SVP Production, Sawmill Business, Metsä Fibre, tel. +358 40 719 5826
Lumin, Uruguay has decided to invest in the new Raute Green Veneer Composing Line R7. The line will be installed as an inline solution into a non-Raute brand peeling line and will be used to combine green veneer sheets to handle full sheets instead of randoms.
With the green veneer composing line, LUMIN is expecting to maximize the utilization of raw material,
improve overall recovery, save manpower, and increase drying process efficiency.
“In this new project, Raute and LUMIN did together a raw material test at the mill before ordering the equipment. This was an excellent opportunity to know better the behavior of the local raw material at the composer and also at the drying process”, says Ricardo Inciarte, COO of LUMIN.
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Demand for Swedish wood is increasing from the country’s furniture and interior design producers. Today, the majority of the wood that domestic companies use for production is imported, which is challenging both from a logistical and sustainability perspective. The industry organization Swedish Wood sees great opportunities with wood products from the country’s hardwoods and forms the first committee to represent Swedish hardwood sawmills.
- By bringing together sawmills for hardwood, we strive to create dialogue and conditions for a long-term and sustainable hardwood industry. We see great potential in using more hardwood from Swedish forests and promoting that development is the purpose of the committee, says Björn Nordin, head of architecture and design at Svenskt Trä and responsible for the new Hardwood Sawmill Committee.
The timber volume of the trees in the Swedish forest consists of 20 percent hardwoods and 40 percent each of spruce and pine, according to figures from the Forest Industries. Despite that, the share of Swedish
hardwood in domestic furniture and interior design products is marginal, and this is also the case for construction materials in the construction industry. Dependence on the outside world makes the industry vulnerable to, for example, price changes, an uncertain supply of raw materials and difficult supply chains. At the same time, consumers increasingly want to know which wood is used in the products they buy. Many actors are facing increased demands on resource efficiency, traceability and circular flows, and here hardwood can be an enabler.
- We want to increase interest in the Swedish hardwood forest as there is great potential to refine more hardwood. To be able to do it together with an industry organization such as Svenskt Trä and other actors in the industry feels very good. It gives greater weight when we jointly spread knowledge about the benefits and possibilities of Swedish hardwood, says Johan Ingvarsson, CEO of KG List, one of the companies that is part of the committee.
According to the Norwegian Forestry Agency’s analysis
of future forestry, SKA 22, deciduous trees will also play an important role for the forestry industry going forward. A continued high pressure on wood products will require an increased use of hardwood, according to the analysis, and further emphasizes that more hardwood trees can contribute to biological diversity and promote a diversification of Swedish forests.
- The construction industry is also showing an increased interest in hardwood products and there is a demand for research projects around the use of hardwood for construction purposes. Promoting research in both the furniture and construction industries will therefore be an important issue for the Hardwood Sawmill Committee. As a first step, Svenskt Trä represented the hardwood sawmills during an industry seminar in Nässjö where the future hardwood industry was on the agenda, says Björn Nordin.
In addition to Svenskt Trä, the Lövträ sawmill committee is represented by the following companies: KG List, Vanhälls Björkså, Specialträ, Kährs and
Billingsfors Lövträ.
Svenskt Trä’s coordination of the hardwood sawmills is part of the work to promote the conditions for a sustainable and long-term use of wood products in Sweden. Resource efficiency, traceability, circular flows and local raw material supply are important focus areas that are part of the trade association’s various projects.
Hekotek AS has signed a supply contract for the delivery of a new log
parameters, the receiving measurement of the logs is also performed on the sorting line - using an X-ray and 3D meter, and the obtained measurement results are the basis for invoicing with the log suppliers.
Delivery and installation of Hekotek is planned to start in summer 2023. As usual, Hekotek is responsible for the production of the equipment as well as the full installation and start-up.
Iggesund Sawmill has been further modernised to allow for an increase in production. Holmen has invested SEK 70 million in a new drying plant which increases its drying capacity from 400 000 to 500 000 m3.
The new drying plant is what is known as a tunnel dryer. It is much more energy efficient than the old kiln dryers which it will partly replace. The greater drying capacity is primarily used for dried wood products for the joinery industry.
In addition to investing in new dryers, the group had previously agreed to invest in land for timber storage and warehouse space. As a result, Holmen is taking advantage of the new local plan that was adopted many years ago and has started to prepare for the expansion by increasing the land around the sawmill.
After a 10-hectare expansion, the sawmill will cover a total surface area of 40 hectares. In the longer term, Holmen is looking at the possibility of expanding the sawmill with finishing options, in particular in the form of a planing mill.
“The group has shown great faith in us through this investment, which takes Iggesund Sawmill on into the future. The investment improves our competitiveness and places us in an excellent position to develop the sawmill further,” says Iggesund Sawmill’s manager, Magnus Malmström.
The investment is the biggest made at the sawmill since the investment in the trimming saw 20 years ago.
“The fact that Holmen made an investment for the future in such a turbulent period is a sign of strength and
courage. In the long term, the expansion will ensure that job opportunities are safeguarded in the region and that Holmen and Iggesund Sawmill can continue to contribute to a sustainable world through the production of climate-smart products,” says Johan Padel, Holmen’s Senior Vice President Wood Products.
HASSLACHER Group has acquired a 40% stake in Egoin Wood Group. This domestically and internationally active company, with production facilities in Ea (Biscay) and Legutio (Araba), has more than 30 years of experience in the development of constructional timber solutions and currently employs around 160 people.
“The HASSLACHER Group’s 40 percent holding represents an important strategic step for the Egoin Wood Group to strengthen its position in the field of industrial timber construction and timber engineering in Spain and the international markets,” says Unai Agirre, CEO of Egoin Wood Group. “This partnership is an ideal synergy and enables the exchange of know-how and optimization ranging from forest management through the production of highquality system solutions for modern timber construction to renewable energy solutions
such as biomass and photovoltaic systems.”
“The 40 percent stake in the Egoin Wood Group is an ideal opportunity to drive further the expansion of the HASSLACHER Group and strengthens our position in Southwest Europe,” says Christoph Kulterer, CEO and owner of the HASSLACHER Group. “In addition, from the family origin and the culture and values by which we live, we also share the strategic vision in terms of development, circular economy, and decarbonization as well as sustainable forest management and thus the preservation of forests.”
Based in Spain, Egoin Wood Group is an international timber industry company with sites in Ea (Biscay) and Legutio (Araba) and has an experienced team of over 30 engineers who
work with leading architects, developers and contractors in the design of timber construction solutions. Egoin Wood Group currently employs around 160 people in total and, once the new cross laminated timber plant in Legutio is up and running, the Basque timber industry company will employ over 200 people. Egoin Wood Group currently has a total production capacity of 22,000 m³ engineered timber products
(14,000 m³ cross laminated timber, 8,000 m³ glulam), which is expected to double to up to 52,000 m³ when the third cross laminated timber plant in Legutio comes on stream in mid-2023.
Lumin, a leading timberland and forest products company, will invest ~US$ 136 million to build its third industrial plant in Uruguay, which is expected to create more than 300 jobs and significantly increase the country’s sustainable plywood production. The announcement was recently made in Melo at an event attended by the President of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, the Mayor of Cerro Largo Department, José Yurramendi, and Lumin´s CEO, Álvaro Molinari.
Following approval by Lumin’s Board of Directors, which includes representatives of the BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG) and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), construction of the new plant began in the first quarter of 2023, with operations expected to commence the first quarter of 2026.
The expansion is part of Lumin’s strategy to capitalize on the growing global demand for sustainable timber products for the construction and furniture sectors. All of Lumin’s 120,000 hectares of commercial forests are independently certified as meeting the global standards for responsible
forest management of the FSC® (FSC-C162602).
This new investment complements investments of US$ 48 million made over the last two years into the company’s existing facilities, which includes the construction of a thin peel line and a new warehouse facility.
Álvaro Molinari, Lumin’s CEO, said: “Lumin currently employs 780 people and produces 304,000 cubic meters of plywood per year at its two existing plants in Tacuarembó. We expect this new plant to create 320 additional jobs and to expand Lumin’s production capacity to nearly 500,000 cubic meters. Based on current figures, this would make Uruguay the second largest producer of plywood in Latin America.”
The new plant aims to capitalize on tree farms that Lumin has been sustainably managing for more than 15 years in the departments of Cerro Largo and Treinta y Tres.
About Lumin
Lumin is a leader in forestry and forest products in Uruguay. With more than 25 years of experience, Lumin manages 120,000 hectares of timberland
in Uruguay in the departments of Rivera, Tacuarembó, Cerro Largo and Treinta y Tres. www.lumin.com
About BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group
BTG Pactual (BPAC11) is the largest investment bank in Latin America, operating in the Investment Banking, Corporate Lending, Sales & Trading, Wealth Management and Asset Management markets. BTG Pactual Asset Management has an international presence with over US$ 100 billion in assets under management and administration. BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG), a division of BTG Pactual Asset Management, is one of the world’s oldest and largest timberland investment managers with US$ 5.6 billion
in assets and commitments and 3.0 million acres under management globally as of Q4 2022.
About BCI
BCI’s infrastructure & renewable resources program (I&RR), valued at approximately C$20.2 billion, invests in tangible long-life assets in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, including a portfolio of direct investments in regulated utilities, energy, telecommunications, transportation, timberlands, and agri-businesses.
Applying deep learning AI upstream in the sawmill enables USNR’s BioLuma grading systems to capture the highest value by detecting biological and geometric defects early in the process
Recent mergers and acquisitions have solidified USNR’s leadership position in providing equipment and technology for the global wood processing industry, and they are sharing recent advances with you at LIGNA this May 15-19, in Hannover, Germany
Experience the future of efficient lumber manufacturing technology in Hall 25 Stand D65 to learn about USNR’s AI-powered scanning, optimization, and lumber grading systems, along with flexible solutions for log and cant processing.
USNR’s application of deep learning AI has brought a new level of accuracy to grading solutions, along with much faster start-ups. Deep learning AI technology has been applied to all USNR autograding platforms including the industry leading THG and LHG planer grading systems, BioLuma sawmill edger and trimmer grade optimizers, and the AddVantage chop and rip optimizers.
On display you’ll see the BioLuma sawmill grading system, USNR’s VAB-brand lineal planer mill grading system, and the LogMaster HPS bandmill. USNR’s VABbrand grading optimizer is designed to increase premium grades and decrease economy grades. It also decreases trim
loss, increases production, and reduces the need for labor by eliminating the time required by manual graders to analyze boards.
The system can manage multiple grades in one recipe. Mills capture more wood volume. Its small footprint simplifies installation making it easy to integrate into existing
production lines.
USNR will also display the industry’s fastest bandsaw at LIGNA. The Logmaster HPS effectively satisfies your need for high-speed bandsaw production. The design maximizes production and performance with its thin saw kerfs, and the result is excellent yields.
Logmaster HPS is designed for feed speeds up to 180 m/min (590 feet/min) and saw speeds up to 100 m/ sec (330 feet/sec), with excellent product accuracy. Electronic monitoring and self-adjusting features ensure system stability and reliability. Logmaster HPS can be configured as a log or cant breakdown machine, with or without a reducer unit. Its high precision feedworks system guarantees the best accuracy for both straight and sweep sawing.
Installed and operating with impressive results, mills are reporting improved cutting accuracy and volume increases with thinner kerf sawing compared to circular saw blades.
If you manufacture engineered wood or components, you’ll want to visit USNR’s panel stand in Hall 26 Stand D08 to learn the details about our AI-powered scanning, optimization, and veneer grading systems, along with powerful solutions for panel processing.
Now with deep learning AI technology that was developed and proven in our sawmill grade optimizers, the NV4g green-end and GSc2000 dryend veneer grading platforms deliver a paradigm shift in solution accuracy. The results achieve a new level of defect detection that makes grading solutions more accurate and
more profitable.
Several deep learning systems are installed and operating with impressive results. Mills are reporting improved grading accuracy and more higher-grade finished products. Deep learning AI is the ultimate defect classifier; faster to startup up, more accurate, and easier to use than a traditional neural net classifier.
USNR’s patented invention of the Multi-Point Diverter System (MPDS) has made green random veneer stacking not only possible but efficient. The MPDS uses data from the AI-powered NV4g green veneer defect scanner to precisely track and sort trash into the haul back and divert fishtail/ random onto the trays.
The MPDS can eliminate the tipple section and the cumbersome transitions to multiple trays by loading each tray from discrete divert points.
The system is configurable to customer-specific requirements.
USNR’s random stacker significantly reduces head count by automating the stacking process and eliminating pullers. The system stacks veneer sheets from 6” minimum to full size using spike belts (needle belts) instead of vacuum plenums so there is very little dust. Other key benefits include reduced noise and reduced power consumption compared to USNR vacuum-based stackers.
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more about these advances that will make your process more efficient, improving your operation and bottom line.
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For over 35 years, Gilbert Products has been a market leader in the design and manufacturing of planermill equipment.
Totally oriented towards innovation, quality and production, Gilbert offers highly profitable methods and technological equipment surpassing the industry standards. With a dedicated Sales team and Sales Agents in each continent, Gilbert has succeeded in installing over 200 planer projects worldwide in 11 different countries.
Gilbert: A multitasking machine!
Gilbert is well known in Roberval, Canada for its state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies. By using the most modern equipment to operate the factory, Gilbert’s engineering team has replicated the same technology in its planer equipment.
Many planermills require extra flexibility and capacity today.
The Gilbert technology can be compared to a CNC tooling machine.
Tools can be used to plane high quality lumber from low speeds of 200 fpm (60mpm) up to high performing speeds up
to 4000fpm (1200 mpm)! From 0,5’’ to 6’’ thickness and up to 16’’ wide.
Then, different tools can be used to split the lumber in two, three or more pieces. Vertically and horizontally.
Gilbert has always been recognized for being the fastest planer in the world! And now, has proven to split at the fastest speeds as well, over 2000 fpm (600 mpm)
Special side head tools can be used to make special patterns, such as tongue and groove.
Gilbert has developed 6’’ (150mm) side heads with three or more patterns. If the mill changes from one product to the other, the side heads can automatically switch from one pattern to the other. Side heads can stay in the planer 3 times longer.
This Moulder Planer sold to AB Karl Hedin in Sweden is designed to run lumber at over 200 lugs per minute, and with the same machine, make special profiles and split the lumber at the end. This is their second Gilbert Moulder; with the most recent upgrades. Their first planer was installed in 2008 and has been running successfully since.
In order to always offer its customers the best planing solutions, Gilbert has continually been developing a range of automatic upgrades designed to increase planer efficiency and make the planer room a much SAFER environment.
The Gilbert Automatic Cutterhead Positioning System controls the cutterheads and
an unlimited number of axes for optimal precision and higher grades. Easy to use, the automatic positioning system allows fast and easy recipe changes offering greater flexibility, less downtime and a safe environment.
Many automatic and safety functions have been developed over the past years, like top and bottom head jointers, side head jointers, top head pressure plate, width and height adjustment, aftercut shoes and triple pattern side heads. Very precise, these automatic upgrades increase the quality of the wood finish, ensure safety
and efficiency. Adjustments are made remotely from the HMI screen outside the planer room, or from a tablet or phone anywhere in the mill. With special features like the triple pattern side heads, the operator can remotely switch from one pattern to the other, without stopping for jointing, or changing side heads on the machine. Keeps nicer finish, and less work required!
Gilbert’s Engineering team is presently working on the 4.0 Intelligent Planer with fully automatic self-adjustments.
Gilbert is comprised of a team of 135 workers, all devoted to making the best
planer in the world, and a grand team of after-sale technicians, available 24/7 to support customers worldwide.
Distance is no obstacle to our service team who easily and efficiently offers online remote controlled service to customers worldwide.
We invite you to visit www. gilbert-tech.com to view the complete line of planers and learn more about the company and all its divisions.
BID places great emphasis on wood drying with the help of professionals who have developed innovative systems. As specialists in wood drying, BID offers a great product range to meet the diverse needs of customers. With their expertise and commitment to quality, BID and its DelTech brand are trusted names in the wood drying industry.
BID Group is constantly striving to exceed limits and has conceived the following innovations to simplify and enhance productivity for sawmills.
DelTech’s Thermal Oil System for Wood Drying
Make the most of your wood residues with DelTech’s Thermal Oil System. By burning residues like bark, this innovative system heats thermal oil through pipes, generating heat that’s sent straight to the dryers. With the ability to valorize wood residues, sawmills can make the most of every bit of their timber.
But that’s not all, there are plenty of benefits to using the Thermal Oil System. For one, it puts you in control of your costs since you’re not relying on expensive natural
gas. Plus, it helps reduce carbon footprint, making it an eco-friendly option. And unlike steam systems with high pressure that require 24/7 supervision, BID’s Thermal Oil System is designed to be efficient and low maintenance, allowing you to focus on what matters most: your business.
More operational features of DelTech’s Thermal Oil System include the following:
• Continuous operation
• Clean and stable combustion
• High turndown (4:1 thermal turndown or greater –while maintaining proper combustion)
• True fully automatic ash handling system
• Handles wide range of fuel moisture (30 – 55% wet basis typical)
• High system availability
• Long Life, high alloy reciprocating grate bar design (does not require water-cooling)
Upgrade
Keep your thermal oil system running smoothly with DelTech’s cost-effective Filtration Skid. As thermal oil travels through the pipes, it accumulates impurities that can clog up your machinery and reduce the efficiency of your operations. But with BID’s Skid Filtration System, you can keep your thermal oil clean and pure, so you can save money by avoiding costly system cleaning, flushing and thermal oil replacement.
What’s more, DelTech’s Filtration Skid System is
designed to be easy to install and maintain, so you can get up and running quickly without having to worry about downtime or costly repairs. If you already have a thermal oil system in place, DelTech’s filtration system can be seamlessly integrated into your existing setup for maximum convenience.
More benefits of using DelTech’s Filtration Skid include the following:
• Cleaner oil reduces pump bearing and seal wear
• Improved heat transfer
• Improved thermal oil properties
• Reduced sludge build-up in low flow areas of thermal oil circuit
• Increases plant up-time.
• Effectively reduce oil contamination from: oil degradation products and oxidations by-products, and water from the system
Real Time Kiln Moisture
Tracking for Continuous Kilns
BID takes pride in employing state-of-the-art technology to maximize the effectiveness
and excellence of its clients’ operations. One way BID and its DelTech brand achieve this is through a partnership with a cutting-edge sensor technology provider. By using specialized sensors, it becomes possible to monitor and regulate the moisture content of the wood in real-time. This means the kilns can adjust their push rate and temperature as necessary to ensure optimal drying conditions and reduce wet or overdried wood.
The benefits of this system are numerous. With better control over the temperature and humidity of the wood, productivity increases, and more consistent results are easily achievable. The system is fully integrated within the operator interface, making it easy to read and adapt to the data provided.
DelTech HMI provides a high level of control and traceability for each load including moisture information kiln so operators can ensure that it meets the required standards for exportation. The system also helps operators to make informed decisions during
product changes and seasonal variations to maintain optimal performance with less staff.
In short, the humidity sensor system is a gamechanger for wood drying. With its advanced technology and ease of use, it becomes possible to deliver highquality results with maximum efficiency.
All things considered, BID and DelTech utilize cuttingedge technology to optimize the efficiency and quality of its
clients’ operations. Through the use of innovative systems, such as the Thermal Oil System, Skid Filtration, and Real Time Kiln Moisture Tracking Sensors, BID is able to simplify and enhance productivity for sawmills while reducing their environmental impact. With their expertise and commitment to quality, BID is a trusted partner for sawmills looking to maximize the value of their timber while minimizing costs and waste.
Since its inception in 1980, MiCROTEC has pushed the limit in auto grading technology and innovation. While artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be the tipping point in the timber industry’s revolution, MiCROTEC is finding new ways to fine tune their AI technology, adapting to industry needs and leveling up the scanning technology game. After Lucidyne’s introduction of “Perceptive Sight” in 2017, MiCROTEC continued with MiCROTEC Ai after Lucidyne’s acquisition in April 2020.
Patrick Freeman, MiCROTEC’s Group CTO, referenced MiCROTEC’s inspiration for the introduction of deep learning applied to the wood products industry, “In 2012, AlexNet, the best-known deep learning convolutional neural network, was launched for the processing of image data. We wanted to introduce this new technology to the industry as quickly as possible, in which we succeeded. Ten years ago, students developed AlexNet. Today, we have an experienced team and a large data pool to draw from. Thanks to these framework conditions, we are one step ahead today.”
MiCROTEC’s deep learning pool is based off 36 years of data and has evolved to real scanning applications. “We have been working with artificial intelligence since 1987. Already five years ago, we built the first industrial scanner as a complete solution using deep learning AI technology,” explains Freeman of MiCROTEC’s history. MiCROTEC’s extensive database utilizes historical images as well as current data from MiCROTEC scanners to improve grading results as mills have them in use. “Our large database usually contains data on similar types of wood which often have comparable properties and characteristics. We use them as a starting point and usually achieve good results very quickly,” explains Freeman. When it comes to artificial intelligence, the tools and application are just as important as the database it learns from. Speaking on the database MiCROTEC’s Ai utilizes, Freeman commented, “This allows us to collect all
the necessary data so that our AI can learn in the best possible way. Then, we just need the right tools to process the data and as many samples as possible so that the AI keeps getting better.”
Currently, the advantages of auto-grading technology equipped with AI are being reviewed by many operating saw and planer mills. Explaining the advantages of high-tech solutions Freeman explains, “Some of the
characteristics of wood are easier to recognize and don’t require AI. As for the rest, AI will help us and customers achieve even better sorting results in the future.” Freeman continues, “Anyone who sells a scanner must ensure that certain quality requirements of the various grading classes are met. With MiCROTEC Ai, we can also make sure that hardly any wood is graded too low in terms of its quality, saving our customers a lot of
money as a result.” Beyond basic grading technology, integrated AI technology allows the further analysis of logs for accurate volume and aesthetic. “When there is frozen snow on the logs, their volume is often overestimated. Using MiCROTEC Ai, the scanner can distinguish snow much better from wood and measure the logs more precisely.” Freeman adds, “MiCROTEC Ai recognizes certain patterns that are aesthetically desired, thereby ensuring appealing surfaces. Until now, no scanner has been able to do that.”
Artificial intelligence doesn’t stop at scanning technology, but also the tools applied to the grading process. Seeing the need for additional AI analysis and expert MiCROTEC support, MiCROTEC introduced “QC Assist,” the company’s proprietary software tool providing seamless communication with scanners
Patrick Freeman, Group Chief Technology Officer, Microtec
equipped with MiCROTEC Ai. Commenting on the evolution of deep learning support, Freeman says “We have made the use of the deep learning AI as simple as possible for customers. Our web-based application QC Assist supports them and us in the automated collection of data, which are then used to train our networks.”
MiCROTEC’s log to board solutions provide customers with virtual inventories and a look inside their product.
Says Freeman of the emerging technology, “Everyone knows ‘Intel Inside’ in connection with computers. We could call it ‘MiCROTEC AI Inside.’” At Ligna 2023, MiCROTEC will be presenting their next step in AI technology. The
company is looking forward to bringing the Ai knowledge of all MiCROTEC branches and the existing MiCROTEC technology together to take possibilities of deep learning AI in the timber industry to a new level.
The Lucidyne scanner, equipped with MiCROTEC Ai and the QC Assist quality control tool, offers unparalleled precision and efficiency in wood processing and quality control, allowing Cal-Tex Lumber Company to get the most value and recovery out of their system.
Cal-Tex Lumber Company, a leading SYP producing lumber mill, is streamlining production processes, minimizing downtime, reducing trim loss, and increasing product consistency with the purchase of a MiCROTEC Lucidyne scanner for installation in its Nacogdoches, TX facility.
Cal-Tex Lumber Company is committed to investing in the latest technology and processes to remain a leader in the wood processing industry. With a history of efficiency, innovation, and a commitment to producing high-quality Southern Yellow Pine products, Cal-Tex Lumber Company has a high standard for the systems used in their mills. Cal-Tex Lumber Company and MiCROTEC have a long relationship, with the first
Lucidyne Grade Mark Reader being installed in 1991. Over the years, these GMR systems have been upgraded to the latest version. Cal-Tex Lumber Company mentioned their excitement about the newest project and how it will improve their grading efficiency.
The Lucidyne scanner will be installed near the beginning of 2024. For more information about the Lucidyne scanner, MiCROTEC Ai, or QC Assist software, please visit microtec. us.
Co-operation with Jartek during the project was easy and project steps went on schedule from start to finish
Ingrida Vizbaraitė the CEO of BROLIS TIMBER
The leading technology supplier in the sawmill industry Jartek’s business has been developing well in the past years. Their ThermoWood® business has been global for years, and now the sawmill business will follow.
In the future, the ThermoWood® business will stay global, and the sawmill business will go global with selected steps.
One of the first steps is active sales and marketing work in the whole of Europe.
“We have already installed a superior reference to France, so we have taken some steps”, says Kari Puustinen Sales and Marketing Director of Jartek.
Jartek sees a lot of new potential for both ThermoWood® and sawmill business areas. In the past years, Jartek has changed its strategy from offering a wide range of product lines to a limited number of customers to focusing on developing selected products for a wider range of customers.
MORE THAN MECHANICS
Jartek changed its slogan a bit more than one year ago to MORE THAN MECHANICS. Why, while many companies already highlight innovativeness or added value to customers?
“Jartek also adds value, but we like to highlight the things we are good at”, says Kari Puustinen.
Behind the slogan is what happened in 2020. Jartek used to make projects with thirdparty automation partners – the result was not bad, but it was clearly noticed that when a company wants to bring something new to the market it is better to make it independently.
So Jartek did. In the spring of 2020, Jartek AI, an own automation company, was established and already at end of the year, the first project was running in action. The fast timetable was possible due to the Beckhoff automation system and Jartek’s engineering experts.
“We have to remember, that our engineers started from line 1 with coding, and roughly after six months the first line was running. Today we are realizing the choice was correct”, Kari Puustinen tells.
MORE THAN MECHANICS means that when mechanics and automation fully integrate, then 1+1 is more than 2. In automation and mechanics, Jartek is not focusing on trending things like webshops, IOT or AI, etc. – these are naturally important in the future, but more important is that the customer can operate the lines as simply as possible with high efficiency.
Jartek also adds value, but we like to highlight the things we are good at
Kari Puustinen, Sales Director of Jartek
ThermoWood® business is growing globally – The forerunner Jartek is continuously developing novelty solutions for the market
“For example, a line has to be as robust as possible. The line consists of as many standard parts as possible which don’t need to be bought from any special webshop. Still, the key to making the line run optimally is to run it with the best available automation, and at Jartek we feel that we have that”, says Kari Puustinen.
The visualization of the automation makes it unique, as it is something the sawmill business has not seen. The software is a fully integrated
open solution which means there are many functions that are already included as a standard without any extra work or cost.
“For example, a diagnostic tool can be added to all automation platforms, but normally it is a third-party tool. The automation system is open, so it is easy to add any third-party functions, for example, scanner, press, or condition monitor system. We do it without any cost”, Puustinen says.
The new BROLIS ThermoWood® plant by Jartek is ready and running
BROLIS TIMBER is proud to announce that their new topnotch ThermoWood® plant by Jartek is ready and running!
The Lithuanian company has been specializing in modified timbers since 2009. These scientifically enhanced types of wood, with remarkably improved chemical and physical properties, have embodied a new generation of sustainable and functional timber products, that have gained their attention and involvement ever since.
In 2022, BROLIS TIMBER invested €7M into the new thermo treatment production and warehouses, and implemented the project in less than one year, settling in the Free Economic Zone in Kaunas.
ThermoWood® – the outstandingly durable and sustainable material, modified purely by heat, water, and steam – has become their favorite, a forerunner in all countries with changing seasons.
“Co-operation with Jartek during the project was easy and project steps went on schedule from start to finish”, says Ingrida Vizbaraitė the CEO of BROLIS TIMBER. “The plant was handed over to us on schedule and our own
In the four years since the last Ligna took place, Irish handling specialist Combilift has been busy introducing new models, finessing technology and expanding its global markets even further. Ligna 2023 also coincides with the company’s 25th anniversary, and visitors will experience an action packed stand in the heart of the outdoor area. The company’s innovations and new product launches
will be the main focus but Combilift also likes to entertain as well as inform, so expect dancing trucks, Irish music and refreshments too.
Around 16 exhibits will demonstrate that Combilift has a solution for pretty much every handling and storage scenario that companies in the timber, joinery and furniture sectors face, and these range from small pedestrian 1,000kg capacity stackers to straddle carriers and mobile gantries which can lift loads of 100,000kg and over.
So let’s take a virtual walk around the stand to pick out some of this year’s highlights. Starting at the back we have two of the largest Combilift models, the Combi-SC Straddle Carrier and the Combi-CSS Slip Sheet, both of which guarantee
safer and more productive operation when working with containers. The Combi-CSS, premiered at the last Ligna, was designed for fast loading
first ThermoWood® load was made before Christmas. Our production staff was trained during the project and Jartek professionals gave support during the first months of operation.”
of freight containers. It allows a full container load cycle can be completed in under 6 minutes, and also keeps the risk of product damage to a minimum.
To the side of the Straddle carrier we find a couple of the compact counterbalance design Combi-CBE models and Combi-MR4, described
at its launch last year as “taking multidirectional capability to the next level” with its new Dynamic 360 steering. These will be used for the very popular dancing forklifts routine that is always guaranteed to draw a crowd –and which demonstrates the unrivalled manoeuvrability of the trucks as well as the skill of the drivers.
As part of the 25th anniversary celebrations there will be an unveiling of a new model in Hannover, so there will be at least one machine under wraps until the first day of the show. As the majority of the exhibits are electric, it is more than likely
that this new addition to the portfolio will be an emissionfree, quiet machine that enables customers to reduce their carbon footprint whilst benefitting from the powerful performance that is now offered by the new generation of electric handling equipment.
Our tour also takes in the Aisle Master articulated truck that is ready to demonstrate its narrow aisle capability within racking, and the Combi-WR4, a multidirectional pedestrian reach stacker that can handle pallets as well as long packs of timber.
“2023 is a very special year for us,” said Combilift MD Martin McVicar, “and Ligna
has always been an important event so it is a perfect framework for celebrating
25 years in business and the launch of numerous new models.”
Drum chippers play a prominent role in the production of biomass for bioenergy. One of the strongest innovations in this sector is the Peterson 4300-series of drum chippers, ideally suited for biomass producers who have a large variety of feed material. Peterson drum chippers successfully process a range of organic material, from brush to small feedstock, as well as logs up to 24 inches (61 cm) in diameter. This ability makes it an ideal solution for high-volume volume producers.
The Peterson 4300B and 4310B drum chippers use a heavyduty knife that produces a clean-cut edge and a more consistent product size compared to ground material. The 4300 series is ideal for processing tops, unsaleable wood and residues left over from logging sites. These drum chippers can yield chips from 1/8” to 1 ¼” (3-31 mm), depending on the rotor and knife configuration.
Peterson drum chipping solutions use a 36-inch diameter by 44¾ inch (91 by 114 cm) wide drum with either 6 or 12 knife pockets,
allowing operators to produce precise chips to meet exacting specifications. Adjustable knives provide a range of chip sizes, which can increase profit potential by allowing the producer to explore possibilities within multiple biomass applications.
Product consistency and quality are critical to the performance of biomass boilers. It’s important to limit the fines and spears, as these branches can cause material blockages in a biomass plant’s augers. To help limit these issues, the 4300 drum chippers offer secondary screens to process twigs or branches.
Production from Peterson drum chippers will vary depending on the wood species, chip length and tree size. Typical production from a 4300-series machine with a six-pocket drum making 7/8” (mm) length chips will be approximately 80 tons per hour. Microchip production making .25” (6 mm) chips with a twelve-pocket drum will yield about 50 tons per hour.
As the global demand for electricity and heat increases, many are looking to biomass as a renewable and sustainable source of energy. Producers understand the potential of this revenue stream and are looking for ways to capitalize.The Track Mounted 4310B Drum Chipper 4310B Drum Chipper
Features of the 4300-series include a hydraulic clutch, sloped feed deck for ease of feeding the chipper and wear-resistant AR 400 wear surfaces on the drum pockets and shell. In addition, a built-in chip accelerator evenly packs wood chips tightly, ensuring maximum load capacity for increased efficiency. It also throws chips well away from the machine for landclearing operations. Optional material sizing grates further reduce oversize twigs and branches, and an optional chip accelerator helps with loading.
The 4310B is designed to be highly mobile and versatile and can be used in a variety of settings. The machine is mounted on a tracked undercarriage, which allows it to be easily transported and positioned on-site, even in difficult terrain and remote locations. This mobile version is available with end-load or top-load spouts for loading trailers.
In the face of increasing demand for renewable energy sources, many producers are realizing it may be time to capitalize on biomass opportunities. Drum chippers
like the Peterson 4300-series can provide the consistency and reliability necessary to succeed in this growing industry.
Applications:
Forestry chipping is an important process that helps to transform woody materials into a range of useful products. By chipping wood and other organic materials, we can reduce waste and create valuable resources for a variety of applications.
Biomass energy production: Chipping is a critical step in the production of biomass energy, as the chips can be burned to produce heat or electricity. The
chips are typically transported to biomass power plants, where they are combusted to generate energy.
Mulching: Wood chips can be used as mulch for landscaping and gardening purposes. Mulch helps to retain moisture in the soil, control weed growth and protect plant roots from temperature fluctuations.
Animal bedding: Wood chips can be used as bedding for livestock and other animals. The chips provide a comfortable and absorbent surface for the animals to rest on and can help to control odors and pests.
Erosion control: Wood chips can be used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion in areas that have been disturbed by logging, construction, or other activities. The chips help to retain moisture in the soil and prevent runoff, which can reduce erosion and improve soil quality.
Composting: Wood chips can be mixed with other organic materials such as food waste and yard trimmings to create compost. Compost is a valuable soil amendment that can improve soil fertility and structure.
Rawlings describes itself as a “proven leader” in size reduction technology that specializes in helping business owners with the design of custom wood-waste recovery systems for specific processing needs and budgets.
Rawlings states it can handle every aspect of configuring, building, installing, and supporting a complete materials processing system. Its electric stationary systems come in all shapes and sizes – indoor/outdoor; from simple stand-alone vertical hogs for saw and paper mills, to complete multi-dimensional systems.
“Add a wide variety of available options, and you’ve got the flexibility to customize the perfect wood waste recovery system,” the company stated.
Each system can be designed with work platform decks, choice of belt, chain or vibrating in-feed and out-feed conveyors, metal or magnet protection, product screening and separation all customizable for specific operations.
Markets for wood waste start with feedstock for engineered woods, landscape mulch, soil conditioner, animal bedding, compost additive, sewage sludge, and boiler fuel. All these end uses have similar processing requirements in that the wood waste has to be separated from other wastes, cleaned by removing contaminants and fasteners,
and, in some cases, processed through grinding or chipping. The final use of the wood waste often determines how clean and consistent the feedstock must be (California Integrated Waste Management 2001).
“During our 40 years designing wood waste grinding systems we have found that most of our clients are looking to get the smallest end particle size on a single pass, onestage pass through the grinder,” Rawlings said. “We often suggest that this is not always the most economical option in the long run.
“Running the grinder and related equipment at full surge capacity results in higher consumption of spare parts and maintenance costs. And depending if you’re using electricity or diesel fuel these costs add up over time.”
During the preliminary design there are many factors that should be considered. Such factors include species of wood, moisture content, diameter and length of incoming wood waste, metal contamination and most importantly the required end product size.
For high volume high capacity wood handling operations that typically receive a large variety of contaminated materials such as railroad ties, pallets, construction, demolition and hurricane waste, Rawlings recommends wood waste systems to incorporate a combination of equipment. This could include both horizontal and vertical feed grinders.
Horizontal grinders or slow speed grinders are often utilized
as the primary grinder while the vertical grinders are used to produce a smaller more consistent particle size. Using metal protection, product screening and separation allows the customer to protect their investment while producing a high-quality consistent end product.
If the wood handling system is designed to receive a steady stream of bark or sawmill waste a vertical feed hog is the preferred option. Typically in this scenario
most of the incoming material is preprocessed further upstream and it already sized to be processed through this type of grinder.
Each unit 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 RPM’S than many competitors, resulting in overall savings of electricity and maintenance costs.
The Rawlings wood hog is recognized in the industry as a ‘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. The machines are also tolerant of contaminants, rocks and metal without catastrophic maintenance costs if metal enters the grinding chamber.
“For over 40 years, we’ve assisted our customers in utilizing renewable resources while reducing and recycling a wide variety of wood waste into valuable wood fiber products,” Rawlings stated. “We offer a complete line up of seven different sizes of both vertical and horizontal hogs to fit any application.”
Since 1983, Bandit has manufactured equipment for a multitude of wood waste processing markets. The vision since the beginning, is to build quality, highly productive, easy to maintain equipment providing years of dependable service. The commitment for quality, innovation, and dedication is instilled in every employee and is one of the main reasons why Bandit became an Employee-Owned Company (ESOP) in 2018. These core values ensure each Bandit machine will leave the factory ready to exceed your expectations.
Bandit has manufactured whole tree chippers since 1988 and was the first to develop a self-propelled model. In 2005, Bandit expanded the whole tree chipper product line by producing a drum-style chipper, called the Model 2090. Since then, a complete line of highly productive drumstyle chippers have been engineered. In 2021, Bandit announced the purchase of the Trelan company. Trelan has produced quality disc style chippers since the 1970’s. This
acquisition further enhanced Bandit’s line of whole tree chippers by now offering a diverse line of disc and drum style chippers.
How will a Bandit whole tree chipper make your operation more efficient?
When original founder Mike Morey Sr. started Bandit, he was determined to build a quality chipper line built heavy-duty reducing customer downtime. Since 1983, this philosophy has not changed as each chipper is built with the highest of quality components and steel. The drum inside each Bandit whole tree chipper is extremely durable. These drums feature reinforced knife pockets and thick drum skins to provide years of dependable service. Each wear area has thick steel ensuring longevity and reduced downtime. To compliment this durable design each Bandit whole tree chipper is standard with a 5 year or 3,000 hour “GUTS” warranty covering the Bandit manufactured components of the feed system and drum.
All Bandit drum-style chippers feature the Patented slide box feed system. This system is known for providing unmatched pulling and compressing power reducing the need to reposition material simplifying feeding. The slide box feed system allows the top
feed wheel to travel straight up and down providing direct down pressure as material is feed into the chipper drum. The standard hydraulic lift cylinder or cylinders create an abundant amount of down pressure and compresses stubborn limbs and branches into the feed system.
All Bandit chippers are known to throw chips at a tremendous velocity fully loading chip vans to their maximum capacity. Each discharge transition is designed to provide maximum airflow allowing for more chips in the truck reducing transportation costs and spillage wasted on the ground. Due to the strong throwing action, auxiliary blowers are not needed when producing a smaller chip size.
Producing a variety of chip sizes is easily done with a
Bandit whole tree chipper. Dual edge or Babbitted style knives are available on most models. For those not needing a consistent chip size, the dual edge knives are recommended. If a consistent specific chip size is needed, then Babbitted style knives will need outfitted on the machine. The standard chip size is 5/8” with additional chip sizes of ¾” 7/8” or 1” options available. Bandit chippers also are very efficient at producing a 3/16” microchip for pellet production. A special drum with additional knives are used to produce a microchip. If a standard chip size is then required, the additional knife pockets can be blocked off. Bandit chippers are often the preferred solution for this application, as microchips can be produced using less fuel, and the chipper does not need a separate auxiliary blower to assist with chip throwing.
What chipper is right for you? With the most diverse line in the industry, Bandit has you covered with a variety of models. Today’s current line consists of a variety of models ranging from 20” to 36” capacity, available as towbehind or track. Select models are also available with loader or cab and loader for added efficiency.
For additional questions or to learn more about Bandit equipment please contact your local authorized Bandit dealer or visit www.banditchippers. com
Tigercat offers the broadest range of both track and drive-to-tree feller bunchers in the industry. Along with innovative features like the ER technology® and WideRange®, Tigercat’s feller bunchers offer operator comfort, ease of servicing, efficiency and long-term productivity.
The 822E is the most compact track feller buncher in the Tigercat track carrier lineup. The powerful machine is versatile for challenging thinning and final felling applications.
The Tigercat LX830E is a high production leveling feller buncher with near zero tail swing. Featuring the powerful Tigercat FPT C87 engine and closed loop drive system, the LX830E is well equipped to handle a variety of felling applications on steep slopes.
The powerful lift capacity, tight-tuck ER boom geometry, and compact tail-swing make the 822E and LX830E perfect for selective felling where minimum site impact is important.
A redesigned engine enclosure provides improved roof access for cleaning debris. A boom slider also reduces debris build-up in hard-toreach areas. The clamshell style enclosure and drop-down side platform allow easy access to all sides of the engine.
The updated cab includes a durable, roomy, air ride seat with heating and cooling. The full-length front window and narrow side posts give the operator an excellent view of the tracks and surrounding
area. The standard equipped skyVIEW and optional rearVIEW camera systems allow the operator to see above and behind the machine.
The Tigercat extreme duty leveling undercarriage on the LX830E is strong and stable, and the closed loop drive system provides the speed and tractive effort for high performance in the most challenging terrain.
For plantation eucalyptus applications, Tigercat offers the 855E carrier equipped with the 2000 series bunching shear. This combination is a low cost per tonne solution for harvesting eucalyptus pulpwood on account of the fast shear cycles and extremely
efficient carrier hydraulics.
The 2000 shear accumulates large parallel bunches, improving skidder productivity. In addition, the shear is a lower cost, lower maintenance alternative to a disc saw felling head. In rocky or abrasive soil types, the maintenance and wear benefits are even more pronounced. The shearequipped feller buncher also burns less fuel compared with a disc saw.
The 855E can also be mated to the Tigercat 5185 directional felling saw for an extremely fuel-efficient machine to fell and shovel large, high value timber. A full range of Tigercat felling heads are available, including a bunching saw or shear for smaller diameter timber or the single post 5702 felling saw for larger trees and mixed diameter stands.
The L855E features Tigercat’s patented forestduty leveling undercarriage, providing exceptional stability on steep slopes. It uses two massive hydraulic cylinders and heavy steel sections for a solution that is simple, robust and reliable.
An important advantage common to Tigercat track feller bunchers is ER boom technology. ER technology provides increased production compared with conventional boom systems –especially in high cycle applications.
The patented ER boom system allows the machine operator to extend and retract the boom on a horizontal plane smoothly and quickly
using a single joystick. The introduction of the new 3-mode ER boom control allows the operator to choose between ER, semi-ER and conventional. The new semi-ER function allows the operator to extend the boom on a horizontal plane using a single joystick but retracts the boom with the increased power of both cylinders, doubling the pull force.
Key to this technology is reduced energy consumption. The ER system transfers energy
back and forth between the main and the stick boom functions, reducing the total energy needed to move the boom system. This translates to reduced demands for power, pump flow and system cooling. Competing solutions do not offer the simplicity and fuel savings of Tigercat’s design.
Tigercat builds three models of drive-to-tree feller buncher models for the full range of thinning and final felling
duties. The 720G and 724G are designed for thinning and clear fell applications and the large capacity 726G fells large diameter timber in tough terrain.
The G-series machines cabs are designed for productivity and operator comfort. Visibility is enhanced with a larger front window and larger rear quarter windows. The view over the back tires is the best in the industry – an asset in thinning applications.
Only Tigercat offers WideRange®, the infinitely variable transmission for drive-to-tree feller bunchers. Drive-to-tree feller bunchers spend a great percentage of the total duty cycle driving – to the next tree or to and from the bunch pile. WideRange allows the operator to travel more quickly than conventional twospeed transmission equipped feller bunchers. Quicker travel boosts productivity and reduces cost per tonne in high production thinning and final fell applications.
Tigercat’s unique WideRange drive system is standard on all G-series feller bunchers. A twospeed transmission is optional on the 720G and 724G.
Tigercat drive-to-tree feller bunchers are often equipped with bunching saws and shears for plantation applications with smaller diameter timber. In high cycle, multi-stem bunching applications, Tigercat bunching saws and shears contribute to significant productivity gains by increasing the number of stems per cycle.
Opening forest roads, especially in wooded areas and forests, requires highperforming, compact equipment that can work with agility around vegetation.
FAE — the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of heads for tractors, excavators, skid steers, special vehicles, and tracked carriers for forestry, agricultural, and road work — has developed a series of machines with these features. Power, agility, and a compact size allow these FAEs to move with ease even on steep slopes and uneven terrain. Let’s take a look at them all!
The FAE PT-175 is FAE’s tracked carrier designed for forestry work wherever agility and maximum operating efficiency are required, like when managing wooded areas, creating firebreaks, and working near power lines, and oil and gas pipelines.
The sturdy construction with oscillating undercarriage is the best match for the 140/U/SONIC mulcher. The
exclusive Sonic system increases mulching efficiency for maximum productivity with minimum fuel consumption.
The engine power and low operating weight of the CAT C4.4 Acert makes it possible to work on steep slopes and soft ground. The hydraulic system guarantees reliability and efficiency. The spacious cab is unrivaled when it comes to comfort, ergonomics and operator safety.
Starting this year, the PT-175 has a new option designed specifically for maximum safety during forestry work, in places with overgrown vegetation: the “Forestry protections kit”. It includes special grills that completely cover the cab windows and engine compartment doors.
Launched on the market in 2022, the RCU is a highperforming, compact remote controlled tracked carrier capable of managing and maintaining greenery even on especially steep and hard-toreach slopes, up to 55°. Its sweet spot is forestry work: clearing slopes with small vegetation located in hard-toreach places.
The RCU is powered by the Kohler common rail electronic fuel injection engine, a compact and powerful and fuelefficient propulsion system (56 hp for the RCU-55 and 74 hp for the RCU-75) that complies with the most stringent emission standards. The dual hydrostatic transmission makes it easier to manage traction and the attachment. Electronically controlled piston pumps combined with a dedicated electronic control unit provide
an integrated technological system. RCU vehicles have an ergonomic remote control with a large 3.5 inch display and a 2.4 GHz transmission frequency to better manage all vehicle and head functions. The Heavy Duty undercarriage has a variable hydraulic design with independent rollers, an automatic tensioning system, a triple flange oscillating roller system, and triple flange idler wheels. This type of undercarriage, combined with the standard High Profile rubber tracks (with a 72 pitch - 250 mm / 10 in width for RCU-55 or an 86 pitch - 320 mm / 13 in width for RCU-75) allow FAE RCUs to operate in the toughest conditions. For the RCU-75, there is also the option of a steel undercarriage,
with outstanding traction on especially demanding terrain.
There are 3 FAE forestry mulchers specially designed to work with the RCUs (depending on the model).
The BL2/RCU head can mulch branches and wood up to 15 cm / 6 in in diameter, and the BL1/RCU head can mulch branches and wood up to 12 cm / 5 in in diameter. Both heads are equipped with a fixedblade rotor and Bite Limiter technology that provides high output, even with less horsepower, due to the low power absorption. The PML/ RCU head is another swinging hammer forestry mulcher that is ideal for mulching grass and small branches up to 5 cm / 2 in in diameter.
Launched on the market in 2012 and completely redesigned in 2022, the FAE DML/SSL is a compact mulcher for skid steers up to 75 hp with an extremely robust frame that makes it a long-term investment. The frame on the new 2022 version has been lowered to give the operator better visibility. Additionally, Spike Pro counter blades were added inside the frame, and there is an optional Internal Cooler to cool the oil, helpful in areas where it gets very hot. The skids are also new, now being shaped to allow the rotor to protrude further from the frame and therefore shred more aggressively. In the finishing phase, it does a much better job of mixing the shredded material with the soil. With these new skids, the mulcher can create a mixed and aerated substrate composed of wood chips mixed with soil, an especially fertile combination that provides nutrients and helps regenerate the ground
where it is spread. Further modifications were made to the rotor and the teeth, moving to the MINI C/3 tooth and the MINI BL blade, standard for the Bite Limiter rotor. The MINI C/3 tooth is especially good at mulching different types of wood, including hardwood. The new DML/SSL is available in 4 versions: with Variable Torque (VT) motor, with SONIC motor, and either version with or without Bite Limiter Rotor.
The DML/SSL/SONIC and DML/SSL/BL/SONIC models also benefit from the special FAE app, a valuable tool for getting the most out of FAE forestry mulchers with Sonic system. The app, for IOS and Android, makes it possible to calibrate or check the calibration done at the time of commissioning, and check the main system parameters in real time, plus it serves as a guide in solving any problems.
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preparation, oil and gas, and the utilities sector — wherever highly mobile, durable and reliable carriers are required for rugged terrain, high duty cycle applications, extreme temperatures and high levels of airborne debris.
The 480B is a powerful, robust mulcher, able to tackle the toughest terrain with ease. Tigercat heavy duty build quality provides superior durability with high uptime for large-scale, timesensitive right-of-way and site preparation projects.
The 480B is equipped with an efficient, high-capacity cooling system with a variable speed fan and automatic reversing cycle, a dedicated attachment pump, and an efficient closed loop track drive system. Inside the cab, the operator has ergonomic electronic joysticks and excellent sightlines. LED lighting along with front and rearVIEW camera systems are standard equipment.
With the counter-rotate function (CRF), the track mulchers can pivot about their center axis effortlessly ‘on a
dime’ for easier turns at the end of a row. The heavy-duty steel engine enclosure and precleaner guard eliminates the requirement for a rear canopy. All structural components are designed for full time forest duty.
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Utilizing the same Tigercat build quality and superior durability, the smaller design of the 470 makes it well suited to right-of-way and site preparation projects where a narrow, agile machine with extremely low ground pressure is required.
The Tigercat FPT C87 engine provides 245 kW (330 hp) and has a closed loop drive
system, providing the optimal balance of speed and tractive effort, with performance and efficiency.
The one-piece high lift boom, along with the stability of the long track frames, gives the 470 an advantage when working on sloped terrain.
The M726G is a 275 kW (370 hp) class mulcher well suited to right-of-way, vegetation management, land improvement and commercial clearing applications.
Tigercat built forestry-grade axles provide tough off-road durability, and come in a wide variety of configurations supporting single and dual
tire installations to maximize performance in tough terrain. A large attachment pump provides high flow to the mulching head, all important in mulching applications. The optional multi-function hydraulic package with a quick attach boom adapter allows the M726G to be quickly converted from a mulcher to a feller buncher by swapping out the mulching head for felling saw. The cross-flow cooling system delivers optimal airflow to a high-capacity cooling package -- essential in dry hot regions with high dust levels and extreme ambient temperatures.
Tigercat off road industrial products are used across many industries including silviculture and siteThe smaller design of the Tigercat 470 makes it well suited to right-of-way and site preparation projects
The first SEPPI M. self-propelled tracked vehicle to be used in the agricultural, forestry and municipal sectors: Mulching steep slopes, maintaining water channels, power lines, right-of-way maintenance (ROW), working on and around of farmland, cleaning forests, maintaining roads and trails, and much more.
SEPPI M. offers a tracked vehicle with a robust design to tackle the most demanding jobs. Behind the ergonomic design there is sophisticated technology: the MAX 50 le also convinces with its powerful engine and handling.
The vehicle, with its 49 HP, is a concentrate of power thanks to the industrial-grade Perkins 3-cylinder STAGE V turbodiesel engine. Separate hydraulic systems of four pumps ensure independent functional control of the track and of the tool in all situations.
The stability and grip of the vehicle are guaranteed even on difficult terrain thanks to the optimally positioned centre of gravity.
The track can be widened by 25 cm on each side, for a total of 181 cm, and the vehicle will therefore be able to tackle vertical and horizontal gradients of up to 55°.
The wide tracked undercarriage ensures stable and powerful vehicle movements, both uphill and when crossing wide and irregular slopes.
Its distinctive feature is the radio control. It is equipped with a graphic display that monitors all functions, statuses and any anomalies. The frequency range is 2.4 GHz and covers distances of up to 160 metres.
The user will be won over by these features:
AUTO TENSION TRACK system –Self-tensioning track
The individual trucks are tensioned by a hydraulic system, which regulates the tension according to the conditions of the ground and prevents the track from striping or breaking.
HIGH GRIP - the high traction tracks have a high profile to ensure excellent stability and grip on slopes up to 55° in optimal conditions.
The MAX 50 le is supplied in combination with a SEPPI mulching attachment.
With this combination, mulching, grinding, tilling, and crushing work can be carried out even on hard-to-access terrains.
The radio-controlled tracked carrier is now available in the version with MICROFORST rc radio-controlled forestry mulcher, and in the future, it will also be available with a stone/soil crusher MICROSOIL rc or a flail mulcher for grass and light brush.
SEPPI MAXIFORST is a professional PTO forestry mulcher designed to be
mounted on tractors from 300 to 500 hp. The largest, strongest, most productive in the SEPPI M forestry mulcher range.
A newly designed SEPPI MAXIFORST with improved features in cutting, reliability, ease of use using the latest technology and solutions in the industry. This result takes our new MAXIFORST to a whole new level.
This new mulching machine is designed for use on PTO tractors with a power range from 300 to 500 HP, focusing on the key features of maximum wear resistance, optimal protection of the transmission of both the tractor and the machine, high working speed, cutting-edge technology and operator safety.
Wear resistance is guaranteed by the high-quality steel construction, with the addition of HARDOX plates in the grinding chamber of the rotor housing and door, which can be easily replaced at the end of their life, a feature already widely adopted in our stone crushing machines. The sturdy steel skids now also have an interchangeable wear plate, so it will no longer be necessary to change the whole skid or lose time restoring it by welding with a filler. The transmission has been completely revamped.
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Tools and Machinery for Custom and Mass Production (Halls 11 – 15, 27)
Surface Technology (Halls 16, 17)
Wood Based Panel Production (Hall 26)
Sawmill Technology (Hall 25)
Energy from Wood (Halls 25, 26, Open-air site)
Machine Components and Automation Technology (Hall 16)
Machinery for Forestry, Roundwood and Sawntimber Production (Open-air site, P 32 – 35)
Specials & Events
▪ LIGNA.Campus (Hall 11)
▪ LIGNA.FutureSquare (Hall 12)
▪ LIGNA.Stage (Hall 12)
▪ LIGNA.Recruiting (Hall 12)
▪ Presentation of the German Association of Cabinet-Makers (Hall 12)
▪ German Wood Construction Award (Hall 13)
▪ International Associations (Hall 17)
▪ Partner Presentations of the Forestry Sector (Open-air site, pavilions)
Eingang
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Informations-Centrum
Information Center
Convention Center
Haus der Nationen House of Nations
Presse-Centrum Press Center
Freigelände Open-air site
H’Up – Hybrid Event Hub
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• Hall 25, D65 - Advanced technology solutions for lumber production
• Hall 26, D08 - Advanced technology solutions for engineered wood products
• Hall 25, D69 - Blades, knives, and tooling; automated sharpening and levelling systems
Applying deep learning AI upstream in the sawmill enables USNR’s BioLuma grading systems to capture the highest value by detecting biological and geometric defects early in the process
Also see page 26
At 111 years old, FH Stoltze Land and Lumber continually adapts to changes in technology and processes with one of its recent investments being MiCROTEC’s Lucidyne scanner equipped with the QC Assist tool installed in April 2021. The scanner is just one of the MiCROTEC products FH Stoltze Land and Lumber has in use, along with a MiCROTEC Grade Mark Reader, True-Q board tracking system, and M3 Scan Moisture Meter. In late February, FH Stoltze welcomed the MiCROTEC team to Columbia Falls, Montana to chat about the QC Assist tool and how they’ve used it to streamline quality control processes. Visit microtec.us to learn more about our wood scanning solutions
After four long years, we are delighted to welcome our global customers and partners back to the upcoming LIGNA trade fair.
Our two stands:
• SAWMILL | HALL 25 – STAND F49
• SECONDARY PROCESSING | HALL 27 – STAND F20
Experience live MiCROTEC Connect, the unique fingerprint system from log to final product based on CT scanning, on both of our booths!
See how the MiCROTEC Ai platform boosts our scanning performance, discover the new QC assist, the quality control tool to maximize your grading accuracy, the new Goldeneye & Woodeye generation, and many further new product features and innovations added to the MiCROTEC product portfolio.
Finally, discover what our customers say about our solutions, get in touch with our experienced Sales & Customer Care experts, and have a good time at our booths at LIGNA
Also see pages 32 & 33
This is the latest design in Stenner’s very successful range of Centre Cutting Resaws. Based on 36 inch pulleys the machine has a new, but proven, servo motor based positioning system for the sawblades and feedboxes making operation very simple and user friendly.
All controls are via a high-definition touch screen. Options included are Remachineable Sawguides, Spray Lubrication Systems and Remote Tracking. We are really looking forward to “showing off“ the VHET100 as it represents what modern Stenner is all about and is a credit to the Electrical and Mechanical Design Team in particular but also influenced by significant input from our Shopfloor Technicians.
The VHET100 can operate as a stand alone hand fed machine or as part of an automated system in combination with other machine centres such as Moulders and Cross Cut Saws. Stenner can offer such handling systems as part of a “turnkey” package.
Also see page 22
SPRINGER’s latest innovative product development –A new high speed feeder solution for lumber sorting Your Advantages:
• Can handle a wide range of sizes
• Operates superbly with different sizes
• Lumber can be placed directly into the scraper bar partitions
• Performance is consistently high
• Can be adjusted perfectly to any lumber width
• Layers are accumulated reliably without being pushed back
• It’s maintenance friendly because maintenance lids can be walked on (crossover option)
The E-Loader is used to separate pieces of lumber. Boards are gathered at the E-Loader’s retainer by an accumulation conveyor.
The feeder lever takes the board and lifts it into the subsequent measurement conveyor’s scraper bar partitions.
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Meherrin River Forest Products President Don Bright, who has found a piece of equipment that has dramatically increased efficiency when loading a consignment into a freight container. Don came across the Combi-CSS Slip-Sheet during an event at the Virginia Forest Product Association when Combilift product Manager Patrick Keenan introduced him to this automated and very fast method of stuffing containers.
Also see pages 36 & 37
For over 30 years, Gilbert has been a global leader in the design and manufacturing of planers, moulders and rip saw operations. With its five planer & moulder models for moulding, profiling and splitting, and from glulam applications to high speed planer mills, Gilbert has the right model of planer for every mill.
Also see pages 28 & 29
At our stand E24, you will learn about our latest innovations for sawmill automation, machine vision applications, and lumber handling mechanization. Also, our specialists for ThermoWood® heat treatment plants are present. They will be available to discuss any questions you may have about this specialized field.
Jartek changed its slogan a bit more than one year ago to MORE THAN MECHANICS. Why, while many companies already highlight innovativeness or added value to customers?
“Jartek also adds value, but we like to highlight the things we are good at”, says Kari Puustinen. Behind the slogan is what happened in 2020. Jartek used to make projects with third-party automation partners – the result was not bad, but it was clearly noticed that when a company wants to bring something new to the market it is better to make it independently.
So Jartek did. In the spring of 2020, Jartek AI, an own automation company, was established and already at end of the year, the first project was running in action. The fast timetable was possible due to the Beckhoff automation system and Jartek’s engineering experts.
“We have to remember, that our engineers started from line 1 with coding, and roughly after six months the first line was running. Today we are realizing the choice was correct”, Kari Puustinen tells.
Also see pages 34 & 35
Jartek also adds value, but we like to highlight the things we are good at
Kari Puustinen, Sales Director of Jartek
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The foundation of JoeScan’s products is summed up concisely: simple, accurate, reliable and fast. Every model comes with plug-and-scan Ethernet, built-in durability to deliver accurate data in rough environments, the industry’s leading 5-year warranty and a 10-year support policy. JoeScan’s JS-50 series scanners take up to 4,000 profile measurements/second, with each profile containing up to 1,456 data points.
Also see page 23
JS-50 series scanners accommodate virtually any scanning need - indoor, outdoor, transverse or lineal. From logs to lumber, JoeScan provides dependable scanning for bucking, carriages, sharp-chains, gangs, edgers, planers and more.
The chain sharpener SA6 - The Franzen - sharpens automatically ...
... all types of saw chains such as:
• 1/4”; .325”; 3/8”; 3/8” picco to .404” more precisely, consistently and quickly.
It also sharpens sawmill- and special chains such as:
• chipper chains with 15mm and 20mm pitch
• scratcher chains (also carbide tipped!)
• HOLTEC-Skipchains(a lso carbide tipped!)
• 3/4” chains
• Mafell zsx chains with additional attachments
Also see page 27
Opticom’s VM-1 vibration resistant mount to further protect CC02 cameras in extreme vibration applications
Opticom’s CC02 camera, built to withstand dusty, high-vibration environments like sawmills
Video monitoring is vital for sawmill operations. It keeps operators safe and helps identify issues immediately before they spiral into major problems. But many sawmills purchase off-the-shelf consumer or commercial cameras, which aren’t able to handle the dusty, high-vibration environment of a sawmill.
Also see page 16
BID’S ADVANCED ROBOTS ARE DESIGNED TO PICK AND SORT TRIM BLOCKS BASED ON THEIR GRADE AND VALUE, ENSURING THAT YOU MAXIMIZE YOUR RECOVERY.
Also see pages 29, 30 & 31
Carbotech is a specialist in the manufacture of sturdy material handling equipment for sawmills, planermills, and other businesses that need reliable, long-lasting technical solutions for their operations. For over 35 years at your service, it strives to provide optimal equipment and solutions that contribute to their client’s success.
Autolog has 35 years of knowledge and expertise in sawmill optimization/ automation technologies, it took a big step towards offering a truly comprehensive range of turnkey solutions for the industry. Autolog provides solutions to the wood transformation industry for businesses of all sizes, from large corporations to small entrepreneurs.
Also see page 21
PONSSE H10 is intended for harvesting and processing large-diameter trees. It has been designed and built for heavy-duty processing in demanding conditions. Its solid structure, firm grip and powerful feed guarantee a high efficiency ratio and reliability for years to come.
A small, fast and reliable thinning head
The unit is small, just over a meter high and weighs about 420kg, but can cut down trees with a diameter of up to 41 cm. It feeds about 4 m/s and has the very best performance to withstand a tough everyday life in the forest. Log Max 2000T complements our thinning units in the T-Series.
Also see page 11
Rottne H8E is a compact and versatile harvester with unique characteristics including exact tracking, swing arms on the wheels, variable transmission and automatic anti-spin. This makes it very easy-tooperate with minimum space requirements, providing the
conditions for smooth and fluent thinning and an undamaged stand – as well as high productivity. Tests conducted by the company show that the updated version of Rottne H8E offers superb off-road driving performance compared with previous
versions and now definitely lives up to demands strengthening its market leading position among stand operating harvesters yet further.
Also see page 13
The latest harvester addition to the Tigercat product line-up is the versatile 1165 harvester. Available in both six and eight-wheel drive, the 1165 is a 22-tonne, high production harvester that is best suited to extreme duty clear fell and selective cut applications, steep slopes, and the toughest terrain. Tigercat’s unique WideRange® drive system increases working travel speed while delivering extremely powerful tractive effort for high performance in steep terrain and quick in-stand travel on good ground.
Also see page 15
As a main supplier for large shredder drives of 180 kW and above, ZF supports customers with the optimal drive solution for large mobile and stationary shredders.
Also see page 8
Modern forestry applications must first and foremost reduce fuel consumption and minimize emissions. No matter the power source, conventional or alternative fuels, hydrogen or electrification: ZF is contributing to reducing emissions from less to zero.
Efficient, tough, silent: this is how we envision future operation in forestry. With future-proof CVT technology, braking systems, and driveline solutions in the field of electrification, we are making this vision a reality today. ZF.com/construction
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The LeBlanc team has worked with Keto Harvesters for over 30 years now, and recently purchased a new Keto 660C2 harvester. As Wayne puts it, “there wasn’t even a thought of taking on another head.”
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TrackGrip Inc
2509 Cobble Place Saint-Lazare, QC J7T 2B1, Canada.
Unboxing the Keto 870C Harvester!
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The Konrad HIGHLANDER is a steep terrain harvester with enormous flexibility due to a synchronized step and drive movement. When reaching the limit in climbing, telescopic extensions push the machine forward and over edges. The machine can manage a slope of 100%. The front and wheels can be steered independently, this results in a small turning radius and allows crab movement of the machine in the slopes.
The first SEPPI M. self-propelled tracked vehicle to be used in the agricultural, forestry and municipal sectors: Mulching steep slopes, maintaining water channels, power lines, right-of-way maintenance (ROW), working on and around of farmland, cleaning forests, maintaining roads and trails, and much more.
Also see pages 6, 47 & IBC
Introducing the Peterson 5710E tracked horizontal grinder, the latest in high-capacity grinding technology. The 5710E offers increased grinding power in a lighter package to help you leverage efficiency and reduce material handling costs.
Also see page 12
Launched on the market in 2022, the RCU is a highperforming, compact remote controlled tracked carrier capable of managing and maintaining greenery even on especially steep and hard-toreach slopes, up to 55°. Its sweet spot is forestry work: clearing slopes with small vegetation located in hard-toreach places.
Also see page 44
Popular for its great combination of size, production, allterrain performance and price, the 20-inch capacity Model 2290 Track whole tree chipper is a favorite for chipping tops and brushy material, either in traditional logging operations or land clearing projects. Its 26.25-inch by 24.5-inch throat opening easily accepts large diameter, brushy material..
Also see pages 9 & 41
www.banditchippers.com/product/2290-track/
Rawlings offers a complete line up of wood waste processing equipment for the sawmill, paper, pulp, pellet, and biomass industries to convert and utilize wood residuals into valuable wood fiber products.
Rawlings Super Hi-Inertia™ waste wood grinders provide the crushing and shearing power needed to handle really tough jobs, like green waste, cypress, redwood, cedar, poplar, and a wide range of other stringy and fibrous materials.
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UK, Europe, South Africa, US East Coast
CONTACT: Robin Peach
International Forest Industries Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)1442 877 777
Fax: +44 (0)1442 870 617
robin@internationalforestindustries.com
Japan
CONTACT: Shigeru Kobayashi
Japan Adver tising Communications, Inc.
Star Bldg., 3-10-3 Kanda Jimbocho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Tel: 81-3-3261-4591
Fax: 81-3-3261-6126
Email: Shig-kobi@media-jac.co.jp
Western USA (AZ, C A, NV, UT)
Australia, & New Zealand
CONTACT: Kevin Lapham
J.P.Media Inc
Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752
Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763
Email: lapham@jpmediainc.com
Western USA (MT, ID, OR,WA) & Canada
CONTACT: Kevin Lapham
J.P.Media Inc
Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752
Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763
Email: lapham@jpmediainc.com
US Mid-West, Central & Mountain
CONTACT: Kevin Lapham
J.P.Media Inc
1163 E.Ogden Ave, Ste. 705-359 Naper ville
I L 60563, USA
Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752
Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763
Email: lapham@jpmediainc.com
The central gear box has our patented ADAM alignment system, while the transmission of power to the rotor is guaranteed by the tried and tested dual system with five V-belts on each side. Optional
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Other standard equipment includes a rearVIEW camera system, and a boom float system that allows the mulching attachment to automatically follow the contours of undulating terrain.
The 760B is a 550 hp class mulcher carrier designed primarily for silviculture applications. Forestry companies require the capability to efficiently clean up residual post-harvest forest debris and grind stumps to ground level for quicker replanting and thus shorter rotations.
In stable, well-drained soil types, a high horsepower wheel driven machine has many advantages over track driven mulchers including quicker travel speeds, lower operating costs and the ability to run a wide mulching head for improved coverage and wider swaths, increasing quality and productivity.
The 760B is standard equipped with boom float,
is a new starting system with M-TURBO fluid couplings, which replace mechanical centrifugal clutches, and guarantee a smooth start of the rotor and greater reliability and protection from impacts
on the tractor’s PTO. New optimized ventilation is also included, which combined with the integrated cooling system, protects the entire system from overheating, ensuring maximum lubrication and sealing performance of the components. The temperature can be kept controlled directly from the tractor, using ISOBUS technology, which is available as an option.
The speed and quality of the cut are guaranteed by the rotor featuring our patented V-LOCK tool mounting system. The benefits of this system reduce rotor wear, provide better balance, easier and faster tool changeover, and increase cutting capacity for trees up to 60cm in diameter. The mounting of heavy-duty wearresistant tools with tungsten carbide insert and more
slender tips combined with five rows of tempered counter knives on the frame and door, delivers a finer, more uniform mulching performance.
Available working width: 250, 300 cm [98”, 118”].
• Land clearing in the oil and gas industry
• Maintaining of power and communication lines
• Improve arable fields and other land
• Vegetation management
• Fast forest renewal after bark beetle infestation
• Clearing forests after harvesting wood
• Right-of-way clearing
ground level fueling and Tigercat’s WideRange transmission. The operator’s station was designed with operator comfort in mind, with a climate-controlled seat, Bluetooth audio connectivity and ergonomic controls.
The 4061 mulching heads are manufactured to Tigercat’s exacting high standards for robustness and quality. The 4061-30 is a 3 metre (118 in) wide mulching head that can be used on the 480B and 760B mulchers. The 4061-25 is a 2,5 metre (98 in) wide head, best suited to the 480B and M726G mulchers.
The housing features reinforced side covers and abrasion resistant skis. The housing is optimized with debris door cylinders mounted internally for protection and contains position references to aid in ski alignment. Poly chain eliminates belt slip and provides efficient power transfer to the rotor, lowering maintenance time and costs
associated with conventional v-belts.
Regular maintenance is a snap, maximizing uptime. The Tigercat designed tooth and holder system uses a taper lock interface that requires no torque wrenches, greatly reducing changeover time. The teeth are extremely durable with carbide tips and carbide inserts for increased life.
Tigercat mulcher carriers offer superior build quality,
greater hydraulic efficiency, better operator ergonomics and easier access to components and daily service points than competing mulcher carriers. The result is greater uptime and higher productivity.
