U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the federal government is rescinding the so-called Roadless Rule, which prohibited logging and road construction on national forests in 2001.
The outdated administrative rule contradicts the will of Congress and goes against the mandate of the U.S. Forest Service to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands, the Agriculture Department said in a news release.
Rescinding this rule will remove prohibitions on road construction, reconstruction, and timber harvest on nearly 59 million acres of national forest, allowing for fire prevention and responsible timber production.
Of the 58.5 million acres covered under the Roadless Rule, 28 million acres are in areas at high or very high risk of wildfire.
In total, 30 percent of national forest lands are impacted by the rule. For example, 58 percent of forest service land in Montana is restricted from road development and is unable to be properly managed for fire risk.
“Once again, President Trump is removing absurd obstacles to common sense management of our natural resources by rescinding the overly restrictive roadless rule,” said Rollins. “This move opens a new era of consistency and sustainability for our nation’s forests. It is abundantly clear that properly managing our forests preserves them from devastating fires and allows future generations of Americans to enjoy and reap the benefits of this great land.”
Trump Budget Bill Extends Federal Logging Contracts
New federal laws could “lock up” timber land for decades at a time, raising concerns big companies could elbow out smaller competitors and that timber revenue for counties could be delayed for years.
President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and spending bill, which he signed into law, increases the length of federal logging contracts to a minimum of 20 years.
The contracts, which determine how long a logging company has to harvest on the land under contract, have typically averaged three to four years, and the longest contracts extended up to 10 years.
The concern raised by a coalition of timber companies and local governments is that companies could sign long-term contracts, then wait years to harvest trees.
The coalition, including several companies from Oregon, told lawmakers in a letter that the longer contracts could hurt competition by “locking up” timber volume. A single buyer, they argued, could tie up all the land, freezing out their competitors.
“Potentially ‘locking up’ 20-years of timber volume of an entire national forest or district to a single bidder would harm competition, markets, and prices where multiple mills, contractors, and private parties have interests,” said the letter signed by Stimson Lumber Co., Woodgrain, Pendleton Lumber Co. and several other companies.
Feds Merging Wildland Firefighting Programs
The Interior Department and the U.S. Forest Service are expected to soon merge their federal wildland firefighting programs, according to an executive order President Donald Trump signed.
Trump’s order gave the two agencies 90 days to combine the offices, programs, budgets and other resources of each wildfire management program “to the maximum degree practicable and consistent with applicable law.” The White House said the order is an effort toward a more efficient and effective response to wildland fires, which have been increasing in frequency and severity in recent years.
The efforts of the executive order mirror the White House’s plans for wildfire response as part of the fiscal 2026 budget request — although the budget request takes the effort a step further. The White House proposed a full unification of the federal government’s wildfire management programs into a single agency, called the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, which would fold the Forest Service’s current program into a newly created agency within the Interior Department
Forest Service, Montana Sign Stewardship Memo
U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz and Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte
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signed a historic Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a new framework between the U.S. Forest Service and the state of Montana to advance forest restoration and reduce wildfire risk across the state.
Montana’s Shared Stewardship Agreement expands collaborative efforts to accelerate active forest management, safeguard communities, and support sustainable timber production.
The Forest Service and Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation will jointly identify and execute large-scale forest management projects, initially focusing on approximately 200,000 acres in northwest Montana. The Memorandum of Understanding leverages federal tools — including Good Neighbor Authority — to streamline implementation and reduce delays.
The Shared Stewardship model emphasizes outcome-driven, cross-boundary strategies to address wildfire risk, insect and disease outbreaks, and other landscape-level challenges.
Under the agreement, both agencies will commit staff to statewide coordination, set
aggressive restoration and timber targets, and track results through a public-facing dashboard.
Washington Board Eyes Rule to Protect Streams
The Washington Forest Practices Board has a draft rule out for public comment that would improve protections for certain streams in western Washington by requiring more trees stay in place.
Because the Washington State Department of Ecology has a role in protecting water quality at these sites, the agency has a draft analysis of the proposed Forest Practices Board rule out for public comment as well.
For the past 26 years, the timber industry, tribes, environmental organizations and Washington state agencies have worked together to address pollution and meet water quality standards through the Forests and Fish Agreement. The agreement aims to address pollution that can come from forestry activities like logging and forest road construction and maintenance, while maintaining both a viable timber industry and water quality.
The Forest Practices Board evaluates how the current forest practices rules are
doing, and if the science shows that they are not protective of the environment, then the Board gradually adapts the rules to better protect the environment.
Study: Wood Preservatives Safe for the Environment
Researchers at Oregon State University have confirmed that decks built with pressure-treated preserved wood products cause no environmental harm from preservative chemicals leaching from the wood and into rainwater or surrounding soil. They collected runoff and soil samples the first and fourth years after construction of a deck built with wood pressure treated with Copper Azole (CA-C), the preservative used to treat the preserved wood sold for decks and other residential projects. The deck is located in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, where rainfall measures 40-60 inches each year. Sampling began with the first rains after the deck surface was completed in 2021.
Within a few months, the copper concentrations in rainwater runoff samples stabilized to well below one part per million (ppm), and the soil was not contaminated. The study confirms that preservatives in pressure-treated wood used by consumers will stay right where they belong, protecting the wood from decay and insect damage. The study’s results refute concerns about the dangers of preservatives from preserved wood polluting the environment.
Survey Shows Outbreak of Western Spruce Budworm
The Washington Department of Natural Resources released its annual Forest Health Highlights report after joint aerial detection surveys by the Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service over more than 20 million acres of forest land.
Surveyors mapped approximately 545,000 acres of forests with some level of tree mortality, tree defoliation, or foliar disease in 2024 – an increase of nearly 30,000 acres from 2023 and more than the 10-year average of 519,000 acres, but well below the 672,000 acres mapped in 2022.
Outbreaks of silver fir beetle in Washington are rare, but spikes in population sometimes occur following windthrow events that generate abundant breeding material. Scientists mapped approximately 2,900 acres of silver fir beetle-caused mortality in 2024, the largest acreage documented since 6,400 acres were affected in 2004.
Western spruce budworm defoliation surged to more than 63,500 acres mapped in 2024 following three years of no recorded defoliation.
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Southport Lumber’s new pellet mill, dryer island, and pellet storage facility began operating this year.
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– Southport Lumber continues to evolve and continues to make use of every speck of fiber from a log. In its latest evolution, the company – faced with a setback – embarked on a new initiative and capital investment to tap an unreached market.
Southport Lumber was founded in 1998 by Jason Smith and Jim Lyons, who still own the company and are actively involved in it. The company employs about 230 people
– referred to as “team members” – in operations spanning timber procurement, logging, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and administration.
The heart of the company is a high-efficiency, small log sawmill strategically located on a 65-plus acre site along the main shipping channel of Coos Bay. The site is served by rail, barge, and truck, allowing for flexible sourcing and distribution options. The plant has over 200,000 square feet under roof, including the sawmill, planer mill, dry kilns,
whole log chipping plant, pellet mill, and multiple support buildings. The lumber mill operates on a two-shift, five-day schedule,
Southport’s sawmill produces between 4.5 to 5 million board feet per week of Douglas fir lumber, including randomlength dimension lumber, studs, and small timbers. Core products include 2x4 and 2x6 random length dimension lumber and stud grades, with lengths ranging from 6-16 feet. The original mill was built on a modest 15-acre parcel just south of Coos Bay,
constructed with used equipment and a lean budget. The founders’ vision was to extract maximum value from underutilized fiber — pulp logs — through aggressive merchandising and targeted breakdown strategies. In weak chip markets, pulp logs would be redirected into lumber production; in strong chip markets, the mill would function more as a chip producer with lumber as a byproduct.
The company outgrew the plant, and Smith and Lyons acquired a larger parcel
from the International Port of Coos Bay. The new mill was two years in the planning and designing stage. Company leadership toured over 50 sawmills in North America and Europe. The new sawmill and planer mill, with advanced automation and increased production capacity, began operating in 2006.
Since then the company has made a number of other capital investments: a natural gas boiler and kilns, a barge slip, a second log merchandiser and sawmill line, and a
whole log debarker and chipper. The new pellet mill, dryer island, and pellet storage facility began operating this year.
Southport employs loggers and also relies on contract loggers to supply the mill with logs. Over 50 percent of the surrounding timber base is owned by the U.S. Forest Service, the federal Bureau of Land Management, and the state of Oregon. However, over 90 percent of Southport’s log supply is sourced from private industrial timberlands.
“This reliance on private ownership reflects longstanding harvest restrictions and administrative uncertainty on federal lands, making public timber less reliable for consistent mill supply,” noted Bruce Avery, Chief Operating Officer.
The company buys timber that provides about 30 percent of the logs it requires. The remaining 70 percent are ‘gate’ logs delivered by contractors. However, local timber supply alone is insufficient. Southport developed an innovative marine-based log import strategy. It acquired a barge and high capacity crane in 2019. With the barge it can source logs from western Washington and British Columbia.
The primary species is Douglas fir. Southport purchases a broad spectrum of conifer log classes, including pulp logs, chipand-saw logs, and small saw logs. “This mix allows us to fully utilize the log — from lumber production to chip recovery to residual conversion into pellets — ensuring value is captured at every step,” said Avery.
The company also buys hardwood pulp logs — mainly alder, maple, myrtle, and tanoak – for its whole-log chipping facility. It occasionally resells high grade hardwood logs to specialty markets.
Southport has made strategic moves into international markets in recent years, notably for chips and pellets.
“As global interest in low-carbon, renewable materials grows, we see significant future upside in expanding our presence in sustainable bioenergy markets,” said Avery. “Our ability to integrate production, transportation, and export logistics allows us to offer tailored solutions to both domestic and overseas partners.”
The catalyst for developing a pellet plant came in late 2022: the largest consumer of sawdust and shavings in southwest Oregon — a regional particleboard manufacturer — announced its plant was closing. This left Southport and other regional mills with limited outlets for residual fiber.
“With rising disposal costs, storage limitations, and no short-term market recovery
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in sight, the Southport team began an in tensive market evaluation to determine the most viable long-term use for our residuals,” said Avery.
Southport entered into a joint venture with another company facing the same chal lenge to develop a marine pellet export ter minal. The collaboration provided the scale necessary to support overseas markets — specifically the Japanese utility sector, which requires long-term, large-volume contracts for clean-burning, sustainably produced bio mass fuel.
“Southport’s entry into the pellet market was not only a defensive strategy to protect against by-product market collapse, but also a forward-looking investment in the global transition to renewable energy,” said Avery.
The pellet mill was designed to be modu lar, scalable, and integrated with existing operations. The pellet plant was supplied by Prodesa, a Spanish engineering firm special izing in turnkey pellet systems. The rotary drum dryer island was provided by Solagen, while the raw material feeding and handling systems were designed in partnership with Rorey Mitchell and structurally engineered by Crow Engineering. The facility was de signed to accommodate a second production line in the future, with much of the infra structure — conveyors, dryer capacity, and
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Hammer mill processes sawdust and shavings from the sawmill into tiny particles for the pellet manufacturing process.
Prodesa pellet press rotates the dies to form the pellets.
Natural gas-fired drum dryer dries the raw material to an acceptable level to be pressed into pellets.
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Live-bottom chip trailers deliver green sawdust, shavings, and dry shavings from the sawmill. They are unloaded and metered into live-floor storage bins, and conveyed to the Solagen rotary drum dryer. Once dried, material is blended with dry shavings and stored in a Ladig dry material silo. From the silo, material is passed through a Prodesa hammer mill, then into a Prodesa pelletizer, followed by a cooler and screener to ensure consistent pellet size and density. Finished pellets are conveyed to storage silos capable of holding 500 tons.
The pellet mill has a design capacity of 5.5 tons per hour with an expected annual production of 35,000 to 40,000 tons, which is closely aligned with the internal
generation of sawdust and shavings. The mill is engineered to handle twice that volume if the company expands production in the future.
Southport is finalizing long-term agreements with Japanese utilities. First shipments of pellets were expected shortly after the marine terminal becomes fully operational in the summer.
“Every pound of residual fiber now contributes to the bottom line,” observed Avery.
The lumber mill is equipped with two state-of-the-art log breakdown lines. In the yard, logs are unloaded with high-capacity LeTourneau wheel loaders, then decked by size and species or sorted if classified as pulp logs. Logs are directed to one of two infeed decks based on diameter.
Logs over 8 inches in diameter are fed
onto a PSI (Pulpmill Services Inc.) rotary log singulator and pass through a Nicholson A8 debarker. After debarking they are scanned on a PSI V-flight conveyor and optimized using USNR scanning and merchandising software. Optimized bucking occurs at the PSI four-saw shifting log merchandiser. Logs are singulated with a PSI rotary log singulator, scanned, and turned using a knuckle turner before being set on a sharp chain. Breakdown on this USNR line begins with Andritz conical chip heads followed by side board profiling and removal via a quad arbor saw box. The remaining two-sided cant is rescanned, optimized, and passed through a 6-inch curve-sawing vertical arbor edger, with top and bottom profiling to extract maximum value. All scanning and control functions are optimized by USNR software.
Smaller logs (4-8 inches) are directed to a Comact wave feeder, debarked using a Nicholson A5, and scanned via Log Pro V-flight conveyors. The logs are then processed through a two-saw shifting Log Pro merchandiser, with optimization powered by Comact scanning software. The Comact DDM-6 small log line is designed for highspeed processing of logs in a single pass. Logs are scanned, rotated, chipped, profiled, and sawn in a continuous flow. Curve sawing, turning, and profiling functions are all integrated using Comact’s advanced optimization and control systems.
Lumber from both saw lines converges onto a shared Comact lumber transfer system. Boards pass over a double unscrambler and are loaded onto a lug chain via a Comact lug loader. The lumber is scanned, graded, and trimmed to length using automated gating and trimming systems. Boards are sorted into a Baxley Equipment 66-bin green sorter and stacked for drying or directed to green product finishing.
Rough green lumber designated for kiln drying is routed to a Comact dual unscrambler stick-placing stacker line, stickered, stacked, and moved to the three American Wood Dryers double-track batch kilns. The kilns have combined capacity to dry 2-2.5
million board feet per week.
Kiln-dried lumber is staged and then fed into the planer line, beginning with a Baxleysupplied breakdown hoist, backlog chains, and feed table. A customized Stetson-Ross 6-14 planer was retrofitted with Gilbert feedworks for a top feed speed of 1,800 feet per minute.
Finished boards are scanned and graded using a Fin Scan system, which identifies defects and optimizes cut lengths. Optimized boards are trimmed using a Baxley trim saw to standard or custom lengths. Southport also performs precision end trimming (PET) on specific products. Final sorting and stacking are performed on a Baxley sorter and stacker line, and all finished units are packaged using a Signode packaging system, complete with paper wrapping and product tagging.
About 50 percent of lumber production is kiln-dried; the remainder is sold green and surfaced.
Southport maintains a strong presence in the green lumber market, particularly in the western U.S., where green studs and dimensional products are a staple in framing-heavy applications. In addition to green 2x3, 2x4 and 2x6, the company manufactures green surfaced small timbers, catering to industrial and agricultural markets. Southport
also manufactures mill run rough boards, primarily 1x4 and 1x6, in random lengths from 8-16 feet.
The ability to ship via rail directly from the site – about 70 percent of the company’s lumber is shipped by rail – enables Southport to serve a wide range of domestic customers, including high-volume distribution centers in the Midwest and beyond.
Integrating chipping operations at the new main mill site in 2020 enabled the company to consolidate raw material handling, reduce redundant transportation costs, increase chip throughput, and centralize labor and maintenance functions under one roof. The new whole log chipping facility includes a rotary drum debarker that was custom-manufactured in-house. The chipper was supplied by CEM Machine, a popular supplier of chippers in the Pacific Northwest, and conveyor systems were supplied by Log Pro.
Southport has developed a robust, multichannel market for chip sales, both domestically and internationally. Chips are supplied to pulp and paper mills in the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, and Japan.
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“Chip quality has remained high and consistent, helping us secure premium pricing in competitive markets.”
Southport’s residuals strategy is grounded in zero-waste principles. No wood fiber from the sawmill is landfilled. Every byproduct — bark, dust, chips, and shavings — is diverted to value-added or energygenerating uses.
At the core of Southport’s identity is a high-performance culture — one that emphasizes safety, accountability, innovation, and results-driven leadership. “We’ve cultivated an environment where employees at every level are empowered to contribute ideas, solve problems, and take ownership of outcomes.”
Southport emphasizes hands-on mentorship, technical training, and cross-functional mobility. Entry-level employees are given clear advancement pathways, and our leaders are expected to coach and develop their teams, not just manage output. Human resource initiatives include recognition programs that highlight innovation, safety, and teamwork, open-door policies that encourage upward communication and collaboration, and a growing focus on digital literacy and operational technology training to prepare for emerging tools and analytics.
Southport is an active member of the American Forest Resource Council, the Forest Resources Association, the U.S. Lumber Coalition, the Oregon Forest & Industries Council, the Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau, and renewable energy associations related to pellet exports.
The company has taken a proactive stance regarding tariffs, working through industry associations to lobby for the exclusion of raw log imports from any new tariff classifications. “We have argued that these logs are not displacing domestic production but are instead filling critical supply gaps created by federal harvest restrictions and regional timber deficits.”
As it looks to the future, Southport’s identity is defined by a vision that balances tradition and transformation.
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“Since our founding in 1998, we’ve grown from a modest regional sawmill—built on a shoestring budget with used equipment and a bold vision—into a vertically integrated forest products company with global market reach and diversified product offerings,” said Avery. “We will continue to do what we do best: produce high-quality forest products efficiently and sustainably while investing in innovation, technology, and people to ensure we thrive in a dynamic, global marketplace.”
Catalyst for developing a pellet plant was the closing of a particleboard plant that left Southport and other mills with limited outlets for residual wood fiber.
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Anthony Robinson acquired TimberWest Publications in 2019; at the time he was associate publisher of Logging & Sawmilling Journal and had a leadership role in both magazines. He holds the title of CEO, and his wife, Hannah, serves as Associate Publisher.
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Tainsh was born and raised in South Africa, but she always dreamed of living in North America. “Even as a child, the thought of watching snowflakes fall and feeling the crisp winter air filled me with wonder,” she recalled.
Her dream became a reality when she immigrated to Canada in 2018 and became a Canadian citizen.
Tainsh began working in sales as a teenager and it remains her passion. “Today, with decades of experience behind me, I still find immense joy in the world of marketing and sales. One of the most fulfilling aspects of my work is collaborating with people from all over the world, helping them achieve the best exposure possible through thoughtful, effective strategies.”
Tainsh considers herself a bit of a workaholic. “I stay deeply connected to industry trends — especially within the forestry sector — through active engagement on social media.”
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Bighorn Logging Offers Full Service Forestry Operations Company Earns Safety Award from
By Tim Cox, Editor
BANKS, Oregon –
Harve Dethlefs, the owner of Bighorn Logging Corp., has learned that safety pays in more ways than one. The company’s safety initiatives earned it the 2024 Safety Professional of the Year Award from Associated Oregon Loggers earlier this year.
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Dethlefs started Bighorn Logging in 1981 as a contract cutting company with just two employees. The business has grown steadily since then, and the company has continued to make investments and upgrades in machinery and technology.
Bighorn Logging is a full service forestry business that performs both conventional ground-based logging and cable logging.
The ground-based logging crews can serve both small and large landowners. The cable logging crews are equipped with multiple yarders and carriages for efficient timber harvesting. Depending on the job, the company may fell timber by hand or use mechanized equipment. Other services
Cable logging crew at work on a job for Bighorn Logging.
include road construction and maintenance, and forest management. The company has several hundred acres under management for different land owners. Its various operations employ 70 people: three truck drivers, four mechanics, three office personnel, and the rest loggers and supervisors.
The company’s office is located in Banks, which is just under 25 miles northwest of Portland. A shop for trucks and equipment is located in Veronia, about 20 miles north.
Dethlefs is 87, but he still goes to work
every day; he serves as president of the company. Mark Standley Jr., his business partner, holds the title of vice president. Dethlefs’ daughter, Denise, is the safety coordinator and corporate secretary-treasurer
Dethlefs spends a lot of time with Standley assessing timber sales and opportunities to do contract logging for mills in the region. Denise said she does “whatever comes up that day” and characterized her
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From left, Mark Standley Jr., vice president and partner, and Harve Dethlefs, owner of Bighorn Logging Corp.
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role as “general fixer.” She has coordinated the company’s safety program in recent years.
One opportunity in about the fifth year of the business helped to propel Bighorn Logging forward. At the time Dethlefs was harvesting timber for RSG Forest Products. He was summoned to the RSG mill office and asked to look at a list of 17 logging jobs and give the company a bid.
“So I did,” he recalled. “It took me a week” to inspect each tract and price each unit. He returned to the mill office with two sheets of paper with prices for a combined 49 million board feet.
The mill’s representative asked Dethlefs if he was willing to do the work. “And I said, ‘Well, not tomorrow…’ So we agreed and off we went. I went looking for people and equipment. It really set me back with that much volume, but I was able to hire good employees.” He invested in a couple of yard ers, a processor, and some other equipment. The jobs were all harvested within a few years.
The company has recently been strug gling with mill quotas, but it normally strives to produce 200-225 loads per week. “That sounds low, but we do a lot of long-span, low-production logging,” said Standley.
Link-Belt 4040B processing logs. Most machines for processing and loading are Link-Belt. Processing is done with Waratah and Southstar attachments.
Bighorn Logging buys timber – mainly state timber sales – and also contracts to harvest timber. Clients include Oregon State University. The company works in greater northwest Oregon, from Astoria in the north stretching south to Corvallis. The region boasts steep terrain and is dominated by Douglas fir with some hemlock, cedar, and alder. A typical job for the company is 60-90 acres, producing about 3.5 million board feet. The company normally piles the logging slash to be burned later.
The company operates from 12-14 crews; about six are cable logging sides and the others are ground-based logging operations, in some cases with tethered machines, or road-building crews. With only a handful of trucks, Bighorn also relies on 10-15 contract truckers. An exception is work for Weyerhaeuser, which does its own hauling.
The company supplies logs to mills in the region for Simpson Lumber, BoiseCascade, Hampton Lumber, Weyerhaeuser, Western Forest Products, Zip-O-Log Mills, Bell Lumber & Pole, and to a log yard for Stella Jones. Pulp is supplied to Pac Fibre in Longview, Washington.
“Mill quotas right now are tight,” said Dethlefs. “There’s a lot of wood plugging the mills.”
Link-Belt is a favorite manufacturer for logging equipment. In fact, 75 percent of the company’s fleet of machines for processing and loading are Link-Belt. Processing is accomplished with Waratah and Southstar attachments. Felling is done with a few John Deere track harvesters. For cable logging the company is equipped with six Thunderbird yarders, a Skagit yarder, two Harvestline yarders, and an assortment of ACME and Boman carriages. Bighorn has a couple of drones supplied by Hilltop Aerial for stringing synthetic rope to pull the haywire line.
The company’s most recent investment was a Cat 568 forest machine, which can be configured for general forestry operations or loading. Bighorn has a grapple attachment on the machine. It is working on steep terrain, tethered, to shovel and bunch logs. The company purchased the machine from Peterson Cat and put it into operation about six months ago. Standley said he was attracted to the particular machine for its swing power and added it to increase production. They have an older Cat 568 that was used for conversion to a Harvestline yarder.
The Cat 568 forest machine is powered by a Cat C9.3B Tier 4/Stage V engine that produces 347 hp. Travel speed has been increased up to 14 percent. Precise engine
speed powering a large hydraulic pump maximizes production out of each fuel unit. Smart mode helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically matching engine and hydraulic power to working conditions. The heavy lift mode automatically increases pressure when a boost is needed for bigger timber. Maximum swing torque is 151,938 lbf·ft. New longer-life fuel and hydraulic oil filters reduce costs and increase uptime. (For more information, visit www.cat.com.)
When Dethlefs and his daughter and Standley talked to TimberWest, one of the jobs the company was running was a state timber sale on 95 acres, steep terrain. Work began four months ago. A crew of eight men with yarding equipment is on the job. To conserve a fish stream buffer, logs are being yarded a distance of 6,000 feet, fully suspended in the air. “It’s quite an operation,” said Dethlefs. Work was expected to wrap up in a couple of weeks. The company will hold off on harvesting two other units of the sale until fall, after fire season.
“We try to run the newest and most modern equipment for our employees,” said Dethlefs. “We let them have input” when it comes to trying out a new machine.”
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The company has a close relationship with Weiler and John Deere and has been involved in field testing new equipment and providing feedback for their development. Bighorn recently has been testing a new Weiler grapple saw.
Bighorn Logging is a member of Associated Oregon Loggers. The company, which is certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, has received a number of awards and accolades over the years, including Denise being named Woman of the Year by Associated Oregon Loggers. The most recent recognition was a commendation by the state Department of Forestry in 2024. The department also named Bighorn Logging Operator of the Year for the northwest region in 2008.
forest business. It recognizes a member who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the safety and occupational health of its people working in Oregon forests the past year or sustained over time.
“We are recognizing Bighorn for their effective company safety culture and innovations for productive, safe, and healthy work,” the association said in a statement. “The company built an all-employee company
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The committee developed a reward and consequence program, although it’s been so effective that the consequence rarely happens. The reward/consequence program was very difficult to develop because it had to be equal across many situations, and is an often-changing and ‘living’ program.
The company also receives consulting help from Oregon-OSHA, Weyerhaeuser, CAT Safety Services, AOL, and through attending training events and conferences.
“Your people are your business. Take care of them. Safety is what we are most proud of. Our employees recognized we try to keep them safe. We do lots of extra training. Our goal is for them to go home to their families at night.”
Harve Dethlefs
The safety award from Associated Oregon Loggers recognized the company for its overall safety practices. The award honored Bighorn for “their effective company safety culture and innovations for productive, safe, and healthy work.”
The Safety Professional of the Year Award honors an operator member business or individual that exemplifies the importance of working safely and staying healthy in Oregon forests, transportation, or associated
safety program and culture that works for its team — resulting since 2003 in SAIF’s best-available K tier workers’ compensation rating.” SAIF is Oregon’s not-for-profit workers’ compensation insurance company.
The Bighorn Logging safety committee has eight employees from across all job categories, plus Standley and Denise. The panel meets monthly to discuss safety issues and implement new safety standards. Workers also hold pre-job and monthly safety meetings and are rewarded for no-bad-decisions.
Bighorn hosted a successful in-the-woods logger rescue safety training event in 2024 and invited other nearby contractors. Denise came up with the idea of putting GoPro video cameras on the hardhats of some workers to capture video footage. Hilltop Aerial edited the emergency response training video for Bighorn. The video can be accessed on YouTube at www. youtube.com/watch?v=aRMUnyMs6Ls or on the Bighorn Logging website, www.bighornlogging.com, and clicking on Media/ Links and then ‘Go to our YouTube Page.’
“A lot of people like working for Harve,” said Standley. “He treats them with respect. That’s what attracted me here…having a boss who appreciates employees and what they do, and the efforts they put in for the company. And our crew leaders and supervisors have that same attitude toward employees.”
The company’s newest machine is this Cat FM568 forest machine. Cat forest machines can be configured for general forestry operations or loading.
BUYER’S GUIDE TO PRODUCTS
2025/2026 BUYER’S GUIDE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE
PRODUCTS
Begins on page 24: Products are broken down into two sections —harvesting and sawmilling. Each product category is further broken down by manufacturers and/or distributors located throughout the Western timber industry market. Once you’ve located the category that best describes the product you require, you should note the company names listed, and then turn to the MANUFACTURERS (M) or DISTRIBUTORS (D) section for complete contact information. YOU’LL FIND MANY DISTIBURTORS LISTED UNDER THE MANUFACTURERS LISTING.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES
Kawasaki Motors Corp. (M)
KMC - Kootrac/Kootenay Tractor (M)
Morooka USA ................................................... (M)
Rick Franklin Corp........................................... (M)
RTI Bridge (M)
TrueNorth Steel (M)
MANUFACTURERS (M)
Begins on page 32: You will find more detailed information about the MANUFACTURERS that offer the product you require. In addition to the address, telephone, email, website, brand names, you may also want to note the name of the authorized dealer/ distributor in your area, and turn to the DISTRIBUTORS section for more localized contact information.
DISTRIBUTORS (D)
Starts on page 40: DISTRIBUTORS are listed by state, alphabetically by company name with branch location(s). Here you will find the address, telephone, email, website, and major lines of forestry products and services represented by the forestry dealer/distributor located in your geographic area.
SERVICES (S)
Beginning on page 45: With over 75 categories, this section gives you increased exposure for financial, consulting, training, repair and other vital supporting services. The SERVICE providers are listed alphabetically including address, telephone, email, website and major services located in your geographic area.
HARVESTING & PROCESSING in the Woods
BRUSH CUTTERS & RAKES
Advanced Forest Equipment Inc............... (M)
Arrow Material Handling Products (M)
Caterpillar Forest Products Inc. (M)
CMI Mulching Inc. (M)
D & M Machine Div. Inc. (M)
Davco Mfg., Ltd. (M)
DENIS CIMAF (M)
Dymax Inc. (M)
Fecon Inc. .......................................................... (M)
Pierce is committed to product support with in-stock inventory of genuine Pierce parts–assuring you swift delivery of what you need, when you need it.
We’ve also added new field technicians in your region. Not to mention, Pierce Connect – our new remote support feature. All of this and more intended to keep your operation on track and on schedule.
HANDHELD-LOGGER EQUIPMENT
Carlton® (M)
Oregon Wholesale Hardware Inc. (M)
HARVESTER BARS & ACCESSORIES
Cannon Bar Works Ltd. (M)
Carlton® (M)
GB International Pty Ltd (M)
Gem Chain Bar ................................................. (M)
For decades, Woodsman Pro has been revolutionizing tree harvesting with innovative technology designed to maximize productivity. Whether you’re processing or felling trees, the Woodsman Pro range combines speed, strength, and cutting-edge proprietary technology to make the
Harvesting heads
Proven design and reliability, our harvesting heads can withstand the toughest conditions with superior log processing capability.
Felling heads
Designed for high production felling, shovel logging and grapple operations on any terrain, our felling heads promote speed and efficiency.
Western States Equipment Co. — Meridian, ID Wilson Equipment & Sales — Central Point, OR
AFTERMARKET PARTS INC.
New Bern, NC • (252) 633-2155 www.rightparts.com
AGRI-COVER, INC
Jamestown, ND • 800-233-4655 www.agricover.com SEE AD ON PAGE 13
AGRI-TOOL & SUPPLY
Greenacres, WA • 800-321-5460 www.agritoolsupply.com
AIR BURNERS, INC.
Palm City, FL • (772) 220-7303 www.airburners.com
..........................................................SEE AD ON PAGE 7
AIR WEIGH SCALES
Eugene, OR • 1-888-459-3444
www.air-weigh.com
Distributors: Freightliner Northwest — Pacific, WA
Jackson Group Peterbilt — Missoula, MT
Papé Kenworth — Portland, OR Peters & Keatts Equipment — Snohomish, WA
TEC Equipment Inc. — Portland, OR AIROFLEX EQUIPMENT Muscatine, IA • 563-264-4733 www.airoflex.com
ALEXANDER GOW FIRE EQUIPMENT Seattle, WA • 206-203-5849 www.gowfire.com
Branch: Waipahu, HI — 808-201-5127
ALLIED BLOWER Mobile, AL • 1-800-576-3611
www.alliedblower.com
ALLIED POWER PRODUCTS Beaverton, OR • (503) 626-0654 www.alliedpower.com
ALLIED SYSTEMS CO.
Sherwood, OR • 503-625-2560
www.alliedsystems.com
AMARK
Boring, OR • (503) 663-9257
www.amarkers.com
Distributors: Burton Mill Solutions — Woodland, WA
L.G. Isaacson Co. — Longview, WA
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL
Springville, TN • 731-407-8322
www.aminternationaltnllc.com
AMERICAN LOGGERS FIRE SUPPRESSION
Bangor, ME • 855.logger1
www.americanloggersfiresuppression.com
AMERICAN WOOD DRYERS INC.
Clackamas, OR • (503) 655-1955
www.drykilns.us
AMETEK FACTORY AUTOMATION
Farmington Hills, MI • 248-435-0700
www.ametekfactoryautomation.com
AMULET MFG. CO.
Rathdrum, ID • 208-687-2040 www.amulet.com
ANDRITZ IGGESUND TOOLS INC. Springfield, OH • 937-390-3400 www.andritz.com
Branch: Spokane, WA — 509-922-1666 ARE EQUIPMENT
Dallas, OR • 971-901-1333 www.areequipment.com
ARKEMA INC.
Radnor, PA • 610-205-7000 www.arkema-americas.com
ARMSTRONG MFG. CO.
Ridgefield, WA • 800-426-6226 www.armstrongblue.com
Distributors: Missoula Saws Inc. — Missoula, MT Munnell & Sherrill Inc. — Portland, OR Simonds International — Springfield, OR ARROW MATERIAL HANDLING PRODUCTS Lenexa, KS • 913-495-4800 www.arrowmhp.com
ARROWHEAD WINCH
Broken Arrow, OK • 918-251-8511 www.paccarwinch.com
Distributors: Alaska Hydraulics Inc. — Anchorage, AK Evolution Motion Solutions — Farmers Branch, TX NC Machinery Co. — Tukwila, WA Papé Machinery Inc. — Eugene, OR Quinn CAT — Sylmar, CA
ASPEN TRAILER
Woodland, WA • 360-841-7703 www.aspentrailer.com
ASTEC
Eugene, OR • 541-689-6520 www.astecindustries.com
Distributor: Modern Machinery Co. — Missoula, MT ASV HOLDINGS INC.
Grand Rapids, MN • 800-205-9913 www.asvi.com
Distributors: Central Equipment Co. — Pocatello, ID FMI Equipment — Portland, OR Meridian Pacific Equipment — Sacramento, CA RGW Equipment — Livermore, CA
ATLAS SYSTEMS, LLC Spokane Valley, WA • (509) 535-7775 www.atlassystems.net
Distributor: Rocky Mountain Scale Works — Missoula, MT
AXIS FORESTRY INC
Post Falls, ID • 778-471-2947 www.axisforestry.com
BANDIT INDUSTRIES
Remus, MI • 989-561-2270 www.banditchippers.com
Distributors: Cal-Line Equipment Inc. — Portland, OR Global Machinery — Denver, CO PacWest Machinery LLC — Portland, OR
BARKO HYDRAULICS, LLC
Baraga, MI • 715-395-6700 www.barko.com
Distributors: CrossTrac Equipment — Rhinelander, WI
High Mountain Forestry — Missoula, MT
BELTSERVICE CORP.
Vancouver, WA • 360-567-4280 www.beltservice.com
Branch: Sacramento, CA — 916-419-7191 Boise, ID — 208-342-4681
BERCO OF AMERICA AFTERMARKET Puyallup, WA • (253) 845-0707 www.berco.com
BETTER WEIGH MFG.
Toledo, WA • (360) 864-6800 www.betterweighmfg.com
BETTS TRUCK PARTS & SERVICE Fresno, CA • 559-498-8624 www.bettstruckparts.com
Branches: See website for more locations
BKT USA INC
Copley, OH • 330-836-1090 www.bkt-tires.com
BLOCKBUSTER INC. Washington, IA • (319) 986-5525 www.blockbuster-inc.com
BLUE OX EXHAUST BRAKE / BRAKE SYSTEMS INC. Portland, OR • 503-236-2116 www.brakesystemsinc.com
Distributor: Brake Systems Inc. — Portland, OR SEE AD ON PAGE 33
BOB’S SERVICES INC. Anchorage, AK • (907) 276-3221 www.bobsservices.com
BOBCAT West Fargo, ND • 701-241-8700 www.bobcat.com
Distributor: Wilson Equipment & Sales — Central Point, OR BOILER & STEAM SYSTEMS Bellevue, WA • (425) 614-0784 www.boilerandsteam.com
BOMAN INDUSTRIES Salem, OR • (503) 362-7657 www.bomanindustries.com
BPT COMPONENTS & PARTS INC.
Sudbury, ON Canada • (705) 524-8400 www.bpt.on.ca
BRENNAN INDUSTRIES, INC. Sumner, WA • (253) 826-2001 www.brennaninc.com
BRON RWF Woodstock, ON Canada • 519-421-0036 www.bronrwf.com
Branch: Le Roy, MN — 507-263-1060
BRUKS-SIWERTELL INC. Alpharetta, GA • (770) 849-0100 www.bruks-siwertell.com
BRUNETTE MACHINERY CO. Surrey, BC Canada • (604) 522-3977 www.brunettemc.com
Branch: Prince George, BC — (250) 563-0596
BRUTE FORCE MFG
Dorchester, WI • 715-678-0037
www.bruteforcemfg.com
BRUTUS TRUCK BODIES BY NOR-MAR INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Penticton, BC Canada • (250) 492-7866
www.brutusbodies.com
BUCHANAN AUTOMATION INC.
Snohomish, WA • (360) 799 -7070
www.buchanan-a.com
Branch: Fremont, CA — (510) 580-6206
CAL FOREST NURSERIES Etna, CA • 530-467-5211
www.calforest.com
CAN-AM CHAINS
Clackamas, OR • (503) 657-1158 www.can-amchains.com
Branches: See website for more locations CANNON BAR WORKS LTD. Langley, BC Canada • 604-856-6682 www.cannonbar.com
Distributors: Bob King — Edgewood, WA Clearwater Saw Shop — Pierce, ID Cowlitz River Rigging Inc. — Longview, WA Drain Saw Shop — Drain, OR Harbor Saw & Supply Inc. — Aberdeen, WA Horner’s Inc — Cottage Grove, OR Madsen’s Shop & Supply Inc. — Centralia, WA Parsons Tractor & Implement — Kalispell, MT Wood’s Logging Supply Inc. — Longview, WA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL INC.
Tumwater, WA • (360) 786-1890 www.capitalindustrialinc.com
CARBIDE PROCESSORS, INC. Tacoma, WA • 1-800-346-8274 www.carbideprocessors.com
CARCO INDUSTRIES INC. Tualatin, OR • 503-612-6557 www.carcoindustries.com
Branch: Phoenix, AZ — 602-491-2177
CARLTON® Portland, OR • 1-800-524-0685 US ONLY www.carltonproducts.com
Distributor: Bailey’s Inc. — Woodland, CA CATERPILLAR FOREST PRODUCTS INC. Peoria, IL • 888-614-4328 www.cat.com
Distributors: Holt of California — Sacramento, CA NC Machinery Co. — Tukwila, WA Peterson Cat — San Leandro, CA Quinn CAT — Sylmar, CA Tractor & Equipment Company — Billings, MT Western States Equipment Co. — Meridian, ID CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES Eugene, OR • 1-800-547-6180 www.stillchampion.com
Distributors: Feenaughty Machinery Co. — Portland, OR LMS Equipment — Rhinelander, WI Western States Equipment Co. — Meridian, ID ECOLOG FORESTRY
Sweden • +46(0)270-42 95 00 www.ecologforestry.com
Distributor:
Scandinavian Forestry Equipment — Manchester, PA ELLIOTT BAY IND. Seattle, WA • 206-762-6560 www.ellbay.com
EMWEST POWERTRAIN SYSTEMS
Eugene, OR • 1-800-547-6221 www.emeraldwest.com
ENGINEERING SERVICES
ROTORUA LTD
(ENSIGN/WOODSMAN PRO) Rotorua, New Zealand • +64 7 348 1286 www.woodsmanpro.co.nz SEE AD ON PAGE 27
ENVIRO-SPAN
Gallatin, TN • 615-649-3700
www.enviro-span.com
ESCO
Portland, OR • (503) 228-2141
www.global.weir
Distributors: BC Wire Rope & Rigging — Elko, NV
Construction Machinery Industrial — Anchorage, AK Modern Machinery Co. — Missoula, MT Northwest Parts & Equipment — Columbia Falls, MT ESKO INDUSTRIES LIMITED Bellingham, WA • 206-363-6501 www.eskoindustries.com
Branch: Burnaby, BC — (604) 294-ESCO EXPANDER - NORD-LOCK GROUP DeWitt, IA • 563-200-3948 www.nord-lock.com
Distributors: Core Machinery — Phoenix, AZ Papé Machinery Inc. — Eugene, OR SMS Equipment — Anchorage, AK EXPRESS BLOWERS Eugene, OR • 541-434-7100 www.expressblower.com
F & R MANUFACTURING Pleasant Hill, OR • 1-800-355-1250 www.pro-tec-toproducts.com
Distributors: Harbor Hydraulics — Aberdeen, WA L.G. Isaacson Co. — Longview, WA Spokane House Of Hose — Spokane, WA FAE USA INC. Flowery Branch, GA • 770-407-2014 www.faeusa.com
Distributors: 4Rivers Equipment — Colorado Springs, CO DDI Equipment — Whitewater, CO LMS Equipment — Rhinelander, WI FECON INC. Lebanon, OH • 513-696-4430 www.fecon.com
Distributors: Bailey’s Inc. — Woodland, CA Feenaughty Machinery Co. — Portland, OR FMI Equipment — Portland, OR SMS Equipment — Anchorage, AK Vermeer Mountain West — Billings, MT
FILSON
Seattle, WA • (206) 622-3147
www.filson.com
Branches: San Francisco, CA — 415-658-9231
Portland, OR — 503-246-0900 Ballard, WA — 206-420-8413
Distributor: Roberts Supply Co. — Springfield, OR FIRE SOLUTIONS
Eugene, OR • 541-984-0343 firefighting.blogs.com
FIRESTONE AGRICULTURAL TIRE DIV.
Des Moines, IA • 1-800-847-3364 commercial.firestone.com
Distributors: Century Tire Inc. — Denver, CO
GCR Tire Centers — Nashville, TN
Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems — Redding, CA
FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES
Ukiah, CA • (707) 462-9736
www.fisherwireless.com
Branches: Yuma, AZ — (928) 344-1020
Blythe, CA — 760-922-4150
Modesto, CA — 209-544-9120
FLEXXAIRE INC.
Edmonton, AB Canada • 1-866-489-3267 www.flexxaire.com
FLUKE CORPORATION Everett, WA • (425) 347-6100 www.fluke.com
FOREST CONCEPTS, LLC
Auburn, WA • 253-333-9663 www.forestconcepts.com
FORVIA HELLA
Northville Township, MI • 734-414-0900 www.hella.com
FULL STEAM ENT. LTD.
250-441-3280
fullsteament@gmail.com
SEE AD ON PAGE 44
FULLTILT PERFORMANCE
1-800-225-2147
www.fulltiltperformance.com
GB INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
Derrimut, Victoria Australia • +61 3 8353 6655 www.gbforestry.com.au
Distributor: Wallingford’s Inc. — Oakland, ME
GEM CHAIN BAR
Grangeville, ID • (208) 983-0203 www.gemchainbar.com
Distributor: LMS Equipment — Rhinelander, WI
GENERAL TRAILER PARTS, LLC Springfield, OR • 1-800-452-9532 www.generaltrailerparts.com
Branches: Redding, CA — 800-475-4057 Oregon City, OR — 800-452-9683 Milton, WA — 800-562-8380
Distributors: Peterson Trucks — San Leandro, CA Riverview Int’l. Trucks — West Sacramento, CA
RWC Group — Phoenix, AZ
JCB INC.
Pooler, GA • (912) 447-2000 www.jcb.com
Branches: Gresham, OR — (503) 663-4734
Tangent, OR — (541) 926-1534
Poulsbo, WA — (912) 447-2000
Distributors: Brim Tractor Co. — Lynden, WA Central Equipment Co. — Pocatello, ID H & E Equipment Services Inc. — Post Falls, ID LMS Equipment — Rhinelander, WI Norlift Heavy Machinery — Spokane, WA
JOHN DEERE FORESTRY DIVISION
Moline, IL • 1-844-809-1508 www.deere.com
Distributors: 4Rivers Equip — Colorado Springs, CO Airport Equipment Rentals — Fairbanks, AK Coastline Equipment — Long Beach, CA Papé Machinery Inc. — Eugene, OR RDO Equipment — Great Falls, MT SEE AD ON PAGE 31
JOHN DEERE POWER SYSTEMS Waterloo, IA • 1-800-537-8233 www.deere.com
Distributors: Cascade Engine Center, LLC — Seattle, WA Papé Machinery Inc. — Eugene, OR Western Power Products Inc. — Bakersfield, CA
JOST INTERNATIONAL
Grand Haven, MI • 1-800-253-5105 www.jostinternational.com
Distributors: Motor Power Equip. Co. — Billings, MT Papé Kenworth — Portland, OR Penske Automotive Group — Portland, OR Roberts Supply Co. — Springfield, OR TEC Equipment Inc. — Portland, OR KADANT INC. Westford, MA • 978-776-2000 www.kadant.com
KAMAN FLUID POWER
Kirkland, WA • (425) 823-9902 mifluidpowersolutions.com
Branches: Bellingham, WA — (360) 738-1264
Everett, WA — (425) 317-9733 Moses Lake, WA — 509-765-4149 Spokane Valley, WA — 509-536-7085 Tacoma, WA — (253) 922-5710
Union Gap, WA — 509-249-8815
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. Santa Ana, CA • 1-800-661-RIDE www.kawasaki.com
Madras, OR • 541-475-3802 www.keithwalkingfloor.com
KELLEY CREATE Eugene, OR • 541-342-3325 www.oecnw.com
KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY Kirkland, WA • 425-828-5000 www.kenworth.com
Branches: Anchorage, AK — 1-800-478-0602
Eureka, CA — (707) 444-9211
Oakland, CA — (510) 836-6100
Boise, ID — (208) 345-6410
Lewiston, ID — (208) 746-7087 Missoula, MT — (406) 721-2760 Sea Tac, WA — 206-433-5911
Distributors: Motor Power Equip. Co. — Billings, MT Papé Kenworth — Portland, OR Peters & Keatts Equipment — Snohomish, WA
KEY KNIFE
Tualatin, OR • 1-877-403-2001 www.keyknife.com
KIMWOOD MACHINERY INC.
Cottage Grove, OR • (541) 942-4401 www.kimwood.com
KING KONG TOOLS LLC
Buford, GA • 678-765-7930 www.kingkong-tools.com
KINGSWAY INDUSTRIES, INC. Anderson, CA • 530-722-0272 www.trimax.us
KMC - KOOTRAC/KOOTENAY TRACTOR
KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION
Bismarck, ND • 701-530-1400
www.kniferiver.com
Branches: See website for more locations
KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION
MACHINERY AMERICA Katy, TX • 425-478-4149
www.kobelco-usa.com
Distributors: APCO Equipment Co. — N Las Vegas, NV Bejac Corporation — Placentia, CA Central Equipment Co. — Pocatello, ID Farmers Equipment Co — Burlington, WA
Feenaughty Machinery Co. — Portland, OR New Tec, LLC — Kettle Falls, WA Orion Equipment — Seattle, WA Powerscreen of Calif. & Hawaii — Dixon, CA Powerscreen of Washington — Kent, WA
KOMATSU AMERICA CORP. FORESTRY DIVISION Chattanooga, TN • 423-267-1066 www.komatsuforest.us
Distributors: Modern Machinery Co. — Missoula, MT Power Motive Corp. — Denver, CO SMS Equipment — Anchorage, AK Linn Benton Tractor — Tangent, OR Parsons Tractor & Implement — Kalispell, MT SEE AD ON PAGE 35
Distributors: DDI Equipment — Whitewater, CO FMI Equipment — Portland, OR Missoula Saws Inc. — Missoula, MT Papé Machinery Inc. — Eugene, OR Power Motive Corp. — Denver, CO
........................................................ SEE AD ON PAGE 21
MOROOKA USA
Glen Allen, VA • 804-368-0948
www.morookacarriers.com
MORSE-STARRETT PRODUCTS CO. Meridian, ID • 208-888-7571 www.morse-starrett.com
MOTION & FLOW CONTROL PRODUCTS
Medford, OR • (541) 779-4124
www.mfcpinc.com
Branches: See website for more locations, Meridian, ID — 208-383-4861 Eugene, OR — 541-343-1229 Vancouver, WA — 360-571-5071
MULTITEK NORTH AMERICA LLC Prentice, WI • 1-800-243-5438 www.multitekinc.com
NELSON PAINT CO.
Kingsford, MI • 1-800-236-9278 www.nelsonpaint.com
Distributors: Broadway Industrial Supply — Spokane, WA CSP Forestry — Shreveport, LA Idaho Rigging — St. Maries, ID
NEW-LINE HOSE & FITTINGS Surrey, BC Canada • 604-455-5400 www.new-line.com
Distributors: Meridian Pacific Equip — Sacramento, CA Modern Machinery Co. — Missoula, MT NC Machinery Co. — Tukwila, WA PacWest Machinery LLC — Portland, OR Papé Machinery Inc. — Eugene, OR Titan Machinery — Idaho Falls, ID PANA-PACIFIC - OEM DIVISION Fresno, CA • 800-726-2636 www.panapacific.com
Distributors: Papé Machinery Inc. — Eugene, OR RWC Group — Phoenix, AZ
TEC Equipment Inc. — Portland, OR PAW TAW JOHN SERVICES, INC. Rathdrum, ID • 208-687-1478 pawtaw.com
Distributor: Dobbs Peterbilt — Liberty Lake, WA SEE AD ON PAGE 37
PETTIBONE MI • 906-379-4529 www.gopettibone.com
Distributor: Leavitt Machinery — Tukwila, WA PEWAG TRACTION CHAIN INC. Pueblo, CO • 1-800-445-2895 www.pewagchain.com
PFERD TOOLS Milwaukee, WI • 1-800-342-9015 us.pferd.com
Distributor: Bailey’s Inc. — Woodland, CA
PHOENIX HYDRAULICS AND MACHINE INC
Myrtle Creek, OR • 541-863-5492 www.phoenixhydraulics.us
PIERCE PACIFIC MFG. Portland, OR • 1-800-760-3270 www.piercepacific.com
Branch: Hayden, ID — 800-760-3270 SEE AD ON PAGE 25
PMD INTERNATIONAL Columbia, SC • 803-736-0758 www.pmdinternational.com.au
POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC. Medina, MN • (763) 542-0500 www.polaris.com
PONSSE NORTH AMERICA INC.
Rhinelander, WI • 715-369-4833
www.ponsse.com
Branches: Gaylord, MI — 989-705-7459
Gladstone, MI — 906-428-4633
Grand Rapids, MN — 218-327-0711
Eugene, OR — 541-928-3331
Longview, WA — 360-577-9632
Distributors: Bailey’s Inc. — Woodland, CA PacWest Machinery LLC — Portland, OR SEE AD ON PAGE 49
POTTER WEBSTER CO. Portland, OR • 1-877-731-4792
www.potterwebster.com
PRATUM CO-OP Salem, OR • 503-364-3353
www.pratumcoop.com
PRE-TEC Eugene, OR • 541-484-2368 www.pre-tec.com
PRECISION HUSKY CORPORATION Moody, AL • 205-640-5181 precisionhusky.com
PRINOTH
St. Peter, MN • 507-934-8688 vm.prinoth.com
Distributors: Coastline Equipment — Long Beach, CA Columbia Point Equipment — Hermiston, OR Meridian Pacific Equipment — Sacramento, CA RGW Equipment — Livermore, CA Idaho Rigging — St. Maries, ID
....................................................... SEE AD ON PAGE 39
PRISON BLUES Pendleton, OR • 541-276-1169 www.prisonblues.net
PRO-TECH INDUSTRIES INC. Vancouver, WA • 1-800-443-6153 www.protech.net
Distributors: Freightliner Northwest — Pacific, WA Papé Kenworth — Portland, OR TEC Equipment Inc. — Portland, OR PROLENC MANUFACTURING INC.
Prince George, BC Canada • 1-877-563-8899 www.prolenc.com
PROMAC EQUIPMENT Duncan, BC Canada • 1-833-577-1847
www.promacgroup.ca
Distributors: Skid Steer Solutions — Bellingham, WA Wilson Equipment & Sales — Central Point, OR PRT
Cottage Grove, OR • 541-942-5516 www.prt.com
Branch: Hubbard, OR — 503-319-6668 PSM, LLC Woodinville, WA • 425-486-1232 www.psmcorp.com
PULLTARPS MFG. El Cajon, CA • 877-425-5013 www.pulltarps.com
QUADCO GROUP St. Eustache, QC Canada • 800-668-3340 www.quadco.com Branch: Longview, WA — 360-903-5228
Distributors: Cascade Trader, Inc. — Chehalis, WA Core Machinery — Phoenix, AZ DDI Equipment — Whitewater, CO Feenaughty Machinery Co. — Portland, OR Holt of California — Sacramento, CA Modern Machinery Co. — Missoula, MT NC Machinery Co. — Tukwila, WA Papé Machinery Inc. — Eugene, OR Peterson Cat — San Leandro, CA Power Motive Corp. — Denver, CO
Triad Machinery — Portland, OR Western States Equipment Co. — Meridian, ID QUADEL INDUSTRIES Coos Bay, OR • 1-800-289-7659 www.quadel.net
QUALITY CHAIN CORP.
Hillsboro, OR • 503-614-9664
qualitychaincorp.com
Distributors: GCR Tire Centers — Nashville, TN Les Schwab Tires — Bend, OR ....................................................... SEE AD ON PAGE 55
RADIAC ABRASIVES Marysville, WA • 360-757-4010
www.radiac.com
Distributors: Burton Mill Solutions — Woodland, WA Missoula Saws Inc. — Missoula, MT
WARATAH FORESTRY ATTACHMENTS Kelso, WA • 360-636-2950 www.waratah.com
Distributors: Cascade Trader, Inc. — Chehalis, WA Feenaughty Machinery Co. — Portland, OR Holt of California — Sacramento, CA Modern Machinery Co. — Missoula, MT NC Machinery Co. — Tukwila, WA Papé Machinery Inc. — Eugene, OR Peterson Cat — San Leandro, CA Triad Machinery — Portland, OR WARREN & BAERG MFG. Dinuba, CA • (559) 591-6790 www.warrenbaerg.com
WEILER FORESTRY LaGrange, GA www.weilerproducts.com
Distributors: DDI Equipment — Whitewater, CO NC Machinery Co. — Tukwila, WA Peterson Cat — San Leandro, CA Western States Equipment Co. — Meridian, ID WELDCO-BEALES MFG. CORP. Edmonton, AB Canada • 1-866-305-3675 www.weldco-beales.com
Branch: Langley, BC — (604) 533-8933
WELLONS, INC. Vancouver, WA • 800-935-5667 www.wellons.com WESCO Scappoose, OR • 1-800-326-2711 builder.wescoboots.com
Distributors: Bailey’s Inc. — Woodland, CA Baker’s Boots & Clothing — Eugene, OR
WEST SALEM MACHINERY
Salem, OR • 503-364-2213 www.westsalem.com
WESTERN STAR Portland, OR • 503-745-7124 www.westernstartrucks.com
Distributors: Freightliner Northwest — Pacific, WA I State Truck Center — Missoula, MT Idaho Truck Sales Co. — Lewiston, ID Penske Automotive Group — Portland, OR Peters & Keatts Equipment — Snohomish, WA
WESTERN TRAILERS
Boise, ID • 888-344-2539
www.westerntrailer.com
Branches: Albany, OR — 888-753-9048 Spokane, WA — 509-789-1829 Sumner, WA — 800-767-0902 Vancouver, WA — 360-314-3025
WESTMARK INDUSTRIES, INC. Lake Oswego, OR • 503-620-0945 www.westmarklm.com
WHIT-LOG Roseburg, OR • 541-673-1166 www.whitlogtrailers.com
WHITE MOUNTAIN CHAIN INC. Bonners Ferry, ID • 208-267-6215 www.whitemountainchain.com
WHITE’S BOOTS & SHOE SHOP Spokane, WA • 1-800-541-3786 www.whitesboots.com
Distributors: Baker’s Boots & Clothing — Eugene, OR Roberts Supply Co. — Springfield, OR WILLAMETTE VALLEY CO. Eugene, OR • 541-484-9621 www.wilvaco.com
Branches: Malad City, ID — 541-484-9621 Centralia, WA — 541-484-9621
WINTERSTEIGER INC.
Salt Lake City, UT • 801-355-6550 www.wintersteiger.com
WOOD-MIZER INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT Indianapolis, IN • (317) 271-1542 www.woodmizer.com
WOOD-MIZER PORTABLE SAWMILLS Indianapolis, IN • (317) 271-1542 www.woodmizer.com
Branches: Anchorage, AK — 907-360-2497 Olivehurst, CA — 530-633-4316 Buena Vista, CO — 719-966-9320 Boulder, MT — 406-439-9663
Wood Village, OR — 503-661-1939
WOODLANDIA.CA
Alton, ON Canada • 877-508-8777 www.woodlandia.ca
WOODSMAN PRO
Koutu, Rotorua New Zealand +64 7 348 1286 www.woodsmanpro.co.nz
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WPT POWER CORP
Wichita Falls, TX • 940-761-1971 www.wptpower.com
WRIGHT MACHINE TOOL Ridgefield, WA • (541) 942-3712 www.wrightmachinetools.com
Distributor: Burton Mill Solutions — Woodland, WA WYATT’S TIRE CO. Eugene, OR • 541-344-3218 www.wyattstire.com
YAMAHA MOTOR CORP., U.S.A. Cypress, CA • 1-800-962-7926 www.yamaha-motor.com
YOKOHAMA OFF-HIGHWAY TIRES Wakefield, MA • 339-900-8080 www.yokohamaotr.com
Eugene, OR • 541-485-2800 www.ancofastenersales.com
Branch: Bend, OR — 541-388-6700
BAKER’S BOOTS & CLOTHING
Eugene, OR • 1-800-879-0514 orders@bakershoe.com www.bakershoe.com
BRAKE SYSTEMS INC.
Portland, OR • (503) 236-2116 brakesystems@brakesystemsinc.com www.brakesystemsinc.com
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BURTON MILL SOLUTIONS
Woodland, WA • (541) 683-3337 insidesales@burtonsaw.com www.burtonmill.com
Branch: Springfield, OR — 541-683-3337
CAL-LINE EQUIPMENT INC. Portland, OR • 800-992-3656 info@cal-line.com www.cal-line.com
CANBY RENTAL & EQUIP. Aurora, OR • 503-266-7811 www.canbyrental.com
COLUMBIA POINT EQUIPMENT
Hermiston, OR • 541-561-5048 info@columbiapointequipment.com www.columbiapointequipment.com
CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE Portland, OR • 503-289-0900 www.cummins.com
Branches: Central Point, OR — (541) 830-4400 Portland, OR — (503) 289-8969
DRAIN SAW SHOP
Drain, OR • 541-836-2423 drainchainsaw@gmail.com www.drainsawshop.com
DUNN ELECTRONICS & ABLE ASSEMBLYS Portland, OR • (503) 460-9454 sales@dunnelectronics.com www.dunnelectronics.com
ENOVEN TRUCK BODY & EQUIP. W. Sacramento, CA • (916) 372-9692 Toll Free: 888-640-8667 info@enoven.com www.tomshouseofhydraulics.com Branch: Klamath Falls, OR — 541-882-7799
FMI EQUIPMENT
Portland, OR • 877-501-4988 www.fmiequipment.com
Branch: Medford, OR — 800-287-2048
HALLOWELL LOGGERS SUPPLY
Tillamook, OR • (503) 842-6562 https://hallowellloggerssupply.stihldealer.net
HORNER’S INC
Cottage Grove, OR • 541-942-5781 horners@epud.net
LEAVITT MACHINERY
Tukwila, WA • 1-800-Leavitt www.leavittmachinery.com
Branch: Tualatin, OR — 503-691-1430
LINN BENTON TRACTOR
Tangent, OR • (541) 926-1811 info@linnbentontractor.com www.linnbentontractor.com
Branches: Bend, OR — 800-451-0269 Eugene, OR — (541) 688-7321
Portland, OR — (971) 222-1710
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MORSE HYDRAULICS
Kent, WA • 253-220-4404 kent@morsehydraulics.com www.morsehydraulics.com
Branch: Portland, OR — 971-278-3201
MOTION INDUSTRIES
Portland, OR • 503-239-5021 www.motionindustries.com
Branches: See website for more locations, MUNNELL & SHERRILL INC. Portland, OR • 503-281-0021 www.munnell-sherrill.com
Branches: See website for more locations, OREGON FUEL INJECTION Eugene, OR • (541) 485-1434 www.oregonfuelinjection.com
OREGON TRACTOR & EQUIP. CO. INC. Portland, OR • (503) 282-7211 jeffsimonson@oregontractor.com www.oregontractor.com
Branch: Roseburg, OR — (541) 679-6211
PACIFIC TRACTOR & IMPLEMENT
Hillsboro, OR • 503-648-3841 www.pactractor.com
PACWEST MACHINERY LLC
Portland, OR • 503-252-5933 thurst@PacWestMachinery.com www.pacwestmachinery.com
Branch: Eugene, OR — 866-920-5933
PAPÉ KENWORTH
Portland, OR • (503) 240-6282 www.papekenworth.com
SEE AD ON PAGE 49
PAPÉ MATERIAL HANDLING
Eugene, OR • 541-689-7478
www.papemh.com
Branches: For more locations visit Papé.com, PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
Portland, OR • 503-506-8048
www.premiertruck.com
Branch: Salem, OR — 503-967-2166
ROBERTS SUPPLY CO.
Springfield, OR • (541) 747-7129
shop.rsc@gmail.com
www.robertssupplyco.comcastbiz.net
RWC GROUP
Phoenix, AZ • 602-307-1050 www.rwcgroup.com
Branches: Albany, OR — 800-228-4346
Eugene, OR — 800-275-1444
Pendelton, OR — 541-276-5515
Redmond, OR — 541-389-3850 Salem, OR — 503-967-4755
TEC EQUIPMENT INC. Portland, OR • 503-285-7667
www.tecequipment.com
Branches: See website for more locations, TOYOTALIFT NW
Kent, WA • (253) 872-7114 www.toyotaliftnorthwest.com
Branches: Clackamas, OR — 503-657-6900 Medford, OR — 503-657-6900 Redmond, OR — 503-657-6900
TRIAD MACHINERY
Portland, OR • 503-254-5100
www.triadmachinery.com
Branches: Eugene, OR — 541-342-7700 Prineville, OR — 541-447-5293
TYREE OIL Eugene, OR • 541-687-0076
contact@tyreeoil.com
www.tyreeoil.com
Branch: Salt Lake City, UT — 801-810-5999 (continued
FEENAUGHTY MACHINERY CO. Portland, OR • (503) 282-2566 sales@feenaughty.com www.feenaughty.com Branch: Eugene, OR — 541-636-3660
Branches: For more locations in Alaska, California,Oregon and Washington visit Papé.com PAPÉ MACHINERY INC. Eugene, OR • 541-234-6491 www.papemachinery.com
Branches: See website for more locations,
SEE AD ON PAGE 5, 56
Branches: See website for more locations WEST COAST WIRE ROPE & RIGGING INC. Portland, OR • 503-228-9353
www.wcwr.com
WILSON EQUIPMENT & SALES
Central Point, OR • 541-830-3966 www.wilsonequipment.net
Branches: Eugene, OR — 541-461-3159 Salem, OR — 503-990-6278
UTAH
BEJAC CORPORATION
Placentia, CA • (800) 772-3522 adavis@bejac.com www.bejac.com
Branches: Kent, WA — (253) 872-3500 Rochester, WA — (360) 273-4284 Spokane, WA — (509) 535-1654 ................................................ SEE AD ON PAGE 23, 35
MORSE HYDRAULICS
Kent, WA • 253-220-4404 kent@morsehydraulics.com www.morsehydraulics.com
Branch: Tacoma, WA — 253-507-5252
NC MACHINERY CO.
Tukwila, WA • (425) 251-5800 www.ncmachinery.com
Branches: See website for more locaions Chehalis, WA — (360) 748-8845
E. Wenatchee, WA — (509) 886-5561 Fife, WA — (253) 896-0878
Monroe, WA — (360) 805-6000
Mount Vernon, WA — (360) 424-4292
Port Angeles, WA — (360) 452-9222 Yakima, WA — (509) 248-2371
NEW TEC, LLC
Kettle Falls, WA • 509-738-6621 contactus@newtecsales.com www.newtecsales.com
NORLIFT HEAVY MACHINERY Spokane, WA • 509-471-7255 www.norlift.com
Branches: See website for more locations in Montana ORION EQUIPMENT Seattle, WA • 800-280-8124 www.orion-equip.com
PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY Seattle, WA • (206) 682-2100 www.pacificindustrial.com
PACIFIC POWER PRODUCTS Kent, WA • 425-513-6747 www.pacificpowergroup.com
Branches: See website for more locations, PACWEST MACHINERY LLC Portland, OR • 503-252-5933 thurst@PacWestMachinery.com www.pacwestmachinery.com
Branches: Kent, WA — 800-935-5933
Mount Vernon, WA — 360-588-3083
Pasco, WA — 509-547-5933 Spokane, WA — 800-938-5933
PEAK THERMO KING Spokane, WA • 509-321-0290 www.peakthermoking.com
Branches: See website for more locations PETERS & KEATTS EQUIPMENT
Snohomish, WA • 888-273-2493 www.petersandkeatts.net
Branch: Richland, WA — 509-578-5900
POWERSCREEN OF WASHINGTON Kent, WA • 253-236-4153 sales@powerscreen-wa.com www.powerscreen-wa.com
RWC GROUP Phoenix, AZ • 602-307-1050
info@rwcgroup.com www.rwcgroup.com
Branches: Seattle, WA — 206-433-3466
Spokane, WA — 509-928-6300 Tacoma, WA — 253-272-8401 Yakima, WA — 509-452-5515
SCHURMAN MACHINE, INC. Ridgefield, WA • 360-887-3193 info@schurmanmfg.com www.schurmanmfg.com
SKID STEER SOLUTIONS Bellingham, WA • 866-966-2538 sales@skidsteersolutions.com www.skidsteersolutions.com
SPOKANE HOUSE OF HOSE Spokane, WA • 1-800-541-6351 sales@spokanehose.com spokanehose.com
TOYOTALIFT NW Kent, WA • (253) 872-7114 www.toyotaliftnorthwest.com
Branches: Chehalis, WA — 253-872-7114 Lakewood, WA — 253-872-7114 Mt Vernon, WA — 253-872-7114
TRIAD MACHINERY
Portland, OR • 503-254-5100 www.triadmachinery.com
Branches: Mt. Vernon, WA — 360-488-3948 Spokane, WA — 509-534-1900 Tacoma, WA — 253-722-5560
TYLER RENTALS - KETCHIKAN Ketchikan, AK • 907-225-6069 djhansen@tylerrental.com www.tylerrental.net
Branch: Chehalis, WA — 360-748-2965
VERMEER MOUNTAIN WEST Billings, MT • (406) 656-2939 www.vermeermountainwest.com
Branches: Marysville, WA — 360-502-7048 Spokane, WA — 833-566-6277 Tacoma, WA — 253-536-7112
WEST COAST WIRE ROPE & RIGGING INC. Portland, OR • 503-228-9353 www.wcwr.com
Branches: Seattle, WA — 206-767-4144 Spokane Valley, WA — 509-315-5494
WISCONSIN
CROSSTRAC EQUIPMENT
Rhinelander, WI • 715-369-1900 sparky@crosstrac.net www.crosstrac.net
LMS EQUIPMENT
Rhinelander, WI • 715-564-9724 info@lmsequipment.com www.lmsequipment.com
POMP’S TIRE SERVICE Green Bay, WI • 800-236-8911 www.pompstire.com
Branches: See website for more locations SCANDINAVIAN FORESTRY EQUIPMENT Manchester, PA • 717-793-3102 info@scandforestry.com www.scandforestry.com
Branch: Wausau, WI — 715-362-4977
WYOMING
MOTOR POWER EQUIP. CO. Billings, MT • 406-252-5651
www.mtrpwr.com
Branch: Casper, WY — 855-468-7797
POWER EQUIPMENT CO. Denver, CO • (303) 288-6801 www.power-equip.com
Branch: Casper, WY — 307-577-9700
POWER MOTIVE CORP. Denver, CO • (303) 355-5900 www.powermotivecorp.com
Branch: Cheyenne, WY — 307-634-5149
BUYER’S GUIDE TO SERVICES
APPRAISALS
AgWest Farm Credit West. U.S.
Atterbury Consultants Inc. OR, WA
James G. Murphy Co. OR, WA
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers AZ, CA, CO, MT, NV, OR, WA
Thomson Equip. Co. OR
Tradewest Asset Solutions Inc. WA, Canada
WCLA Insurance Agency WA
ATTORNEY
Cummins, Goodman, Denley & Vickers OR AUCTIONEERS
J. Stout Auctions
James G. Murphy Co. OR, WA
Rabin Bros. Auctioneers CA
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers AZ, CA, CO, MT, NV, OR, WA
Tradewest Asset Solutions Inc. WA, Canada
BARGING - LOG & LUMBER
Brusco Tug & Barge CA, WA
CARBON OFFSET DEVELOPMENT
Finite Carbon National
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Ives Training Group WA
Northwest Log Scalers Inc. WA Vigilant CA, OR, WA
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION
Trimble Forestry Automation OR CONE COLLECTION
Timberline Helicopters Inc. ID
CONSULTANTS - ENGINEERING
Columbia Construction
Evergreen Engineering Inc. OR Forest Engineering Inc. ..........................................OR
LEI Engineering & Surveying OR
Search North America National
Vector Engineering Inc. WA
Weir ESCO National
West Coast Industrial Systems Inc. OR CONSULTANTS - ENVIRONMENTAL
Evergreen Engineering Inc. OR
Integrated Resource Mgmt. OR
Search North America National
Wildlands Inc. WA
CONSULTANTS - FOREST PRODUCTS
Atterbury Consultants Inc. OR, WA
Search North America National
CONSULTANTS - FORESTRY
AKS Engineering & Forestry OR, WA
American Forest Management, Inc. WA
Forest Engineering Inc. ..........................................OR
Integrated Resource Mgmt. OR LEI Engineering & Surveying OR
Lusignan Forestry Inc. WA
Northwest Management Inc. ID, MT, WA
Search North America National
Summitt Forests Inc OR Washington Forestry Consultants Inc. WA
CONSULTANTS - MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, FEASIBILITY
American Forest Management, Inc. ...................... WA
Integrated Resource Mgmt. OR
Search North America National
Vigilant CA, OR, WA
CONSULTANTS - MILL
Search North America National
Vigilant CA, OR, WA
West Coast Industrial Systems Inc. OR CONTRACTORS - FALLING
JBM Inc. OR
CONTRACTORS - ROAD BUILDING & MAINTENANCE
McCallum Rock Drilling OR, WA
CRUISERS
Atterbury Consultants Inc. OR, WA
Integrated Resource Mgmt. OR EQUIPMENT BROKERAGE
Sawmill Exchange National
Thomson Equip. Co. OR
EXPORT/LOG YARDS
DKORAM - Port of Grays Harbor WA
Formark Forest Marketing Inc WA
Merrill & Ring Inc WA
Port Blakely WA
Port of Port Angeles WA
Roseburg Forest Products OR
Swire Shipping WA
Talon Marine Services LLC OR, WA
Teevin Bros. Land & Timber Co. OR
West Coast Industrial Systems Inc. ........................OR
Associated Logging Contractors Inc. ID Evergreen Safety Council WA
Forest Engineering Inc. OR Ives Training Group WA Safety Center Inc. CA
TWO-WAY RADIO SERVICE
Ligado National
UAV/DRONE
Hilltop Aerial OR
Mast Reforestation WA
Precision Aviation OR Pro Safety, Inc National
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS
Raleigh, NC • Toll Free: 877-238-2623
shop.advanceautoparts.com
Branches:
See website for more locations, AGWEST FARM CREDIT
Junction City, OR • Toll Free: 800-755-6343 www.agwestfc.com SEE AD ON PAGE 11
AIRGAS NOR-PAC INC.
Vancouver, WA • Phone: (360) 574-5311
wecanhelp@airgas.com
www.airgas.com
Branches: See website for more locations, AKS ENGINEERING & FORESTRY Tualatin, OR • Phone: 503-563-6151 info@aks-eng.com www.aks-eng.com
Branches: Bend, OR, — 541-317-8429
Keizer, OR — 503-400-6028
The Dalles, OR — 541-296-9177 Kennewick, WA — 509-905-0219 Kirkland, WA — 425-285-2390 Richland, WA — 509-905-0219 Vancouver, WA — 360-882-0419 Wenatchee, WA — 509-293-7731 White Salmon, WA — 541-296-9177
AMERICAN FOREST MANAGEMENT, INC. Charlotte, NC • Phone: 704-527-6780 www.americanforestmanagement.com
AMERICAN GLOVE Dallas, OR • Phone: (503) 623-8114 judy@americangloveco.com www.americangloveco.com
AP EQUIPMENT FINANCING Bend, OR • Toll Free: 800-604-4817 info@apfinancing.com www.apfinancing.com
ARGO GROUP Denver, CO • Phone: 480-481-3500 www.argolimited.com
ART OF CLAUDIA LIMA Phone: 707-498-1324 claudia@claudialimaart.com www.claudialimaart.com SEE AD ON PAGE 13
ASSOCIATED INSURANCE SERVICES Boise, ID • Toll Free: 800-678-7733 www.aisidaho.com Branch: Coeur d’Alene, ID — 208-336-7733
ASSOCIATED LOGGING CONTRACTORS INC. Coeur d’Alene, ID • Phone: 208-667-6473 www.idahologgers.com
ATTERBURY CONSULTANTS INC. Tigard, OR • Phone: 503-646-5393 tatterbury@atterbury.com www.atterbury.com Branch: Darrington, WA — 206-499-0080 AVM–A PEREGRINE COMPANY Corvallis, OR • Phone: 541-250-0187 info@peregrineor.com www.aklinvm.com
BAILEY’S INC.
Woodland, CA • Phone: 530-980-2466 jhaas@baileysonline.com www.baileysonline.com
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BITCO INSURANCE COMPANIES Davenport, IA • Phone: 800-475-4477 www.bitco.com SEE AD ON PAGE 41
BLAINE CHRISTENSEN
INSURANCE AGENCY
Boise, ID • Phone: 208-336-7711
Toll Free: 1-800-333-5108
www.bcins-id.com
BROWN & BROWN
Seattle, WA • Phone: 206-956-1600
www.ehlinsurance.com
Branches:
See website for more locations,
BRUSCO TUG & BARGE
Longview, WA • Phone: (360) 580-1388 info@bruscotug.com www.bruscotug.com
Branches: Port Hueneme, CA — 805-986-1600 Stockton, CA — 916-372-0986 West Sacramento, CA — 916-372-0986 Everett, WA — 425-879-2211 Olympia, WA — (360) 580-1388
CATALYST POWERTRAIN
Auburn, WA • Phone: 253-804-0600 parts@catalystpowertrain.com www.catalystpowertrain.com
Branch: Portland, OR — 503 286-0360
COLUMBIA CONSTRUCTION
Columbia Falls, MT • Phone: 406-892-3856 info@columbia-construction.com www.columbia-construction.com
COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS INC.
Aurora, OR • Phone: 503-678-1222 info@colheli.com www.colheli.com
COLUMBIA RIVER LOG SCALING & GRADING BUREAU
Eugene, OR • Phone: 541-342-6007 services@crls.com www.crls.com
Branches: Great Falls, MT — 406-452-4614 Portland, OR — (503) 288-8100
MCCALLUM ROCK DRILLING Chehalis, WA • Phone: (360) 748-7259 www.mccallumrock.com
Branches: Salem, OR — 503-581-7525 Spokane, WA — 800-748-7260
MERRILL & RING INC
Port Angeles, WA • Phone: 360-452-0305 mrinc@merrillring.com www.merrillring.com
MOUNTAIN WESTERN LOG SCALING & GRADING BUREAU
Roseburg, OR • Phone: (541) 673-5571 Info@mountainwestern.com www.logscalers.com
MPI EQUIPMENT
Redding, CA • Phone: (530) 221-6760 mark@mpiequipment.com www.mpiequipment.com
MYRMO & SONS
Eugene, OR • Phone: (541) 747-4565 gnoah@myrmo.com myrmo.com
NATIONAL FIRE FIGHTER WILDLAND CORP. Springfield, OR • Toll Free: 1-800-423-8347 www.nationalfirefighter.com
NATIONAL SAFETY INC. Kent, WA • Phone: 800-213-7092 sales@nationalsafeyinc.com www.nationalsafetyinc.com Branches: Bellingham, WA — 360-734-3932 Vancouver, WA — 877-406-2109
NORTHWEST LOG SCALERS INC. Vancouver, WA • Phone: 360-553-7212 info@nwlogscalers.com www.nwlogscalers.com
NORTHWEST MANAGEMENT INC. Moscow, ID • Phone: (208) 883-4488 nwmanage@northwestmanagement.com www.northwestmanagement.com Branches: Helena, MT — 208-883-4488 Chewelah, WA — 360-623-0958 Hoquiam, WA — 360-623-0958
Branches: Phoenix, AZ — (602) 269-5631 Dunnigan, CA — 530-669-4166 Longmont, CO — 970-535-6700 North Las Vegas, NV — (702) 644-2468 Chehalis, WA — 360-767-3000 Spokane, WA — 509-606-7984
ROLEY’S PACIFIC Grants Pass, OR • Phone: 541-479-7578 roleyspacificsupply.com
ROSEBURG FOREST PRODUCTS Springfield, OR • Phone: 541-679-3311 www.roseburg.com
SAFETY CENTER INC. Sacramento, CA • Phone: (916) 366-7233 • Toll Free: 1-800-825-7262 www.safetycenter.org
SAWMILL EXCHANGE Middlebury, IN • Phone: 574-536-1646 info@sawmillexchange.com www.sawmillexchange.com
SEARCH NORTH AMERICA Summerfield, NC • Phone: 336-456-8657 richardp@searchna.com searchna.com
SUMMITT FORESTS INC Ashland, OR • Phone: 541-535-8920 www.summittforests.com
Tigard, OR • Phone: (503) 620-1710 www.vigilant.org
Branches: Sacramento, CA — (916) 231-6000 Everett, WA — (425) 349-4477
WALSH TRUCKING CO., LTD.
Troutdale, OR • Phone: (503) 667-1912 www.walshtruckingco.com
Branches: Arlington, OR — 541-454-2797 Eugene, OR — 541-726-1924 Roseburg, OR — 1-877-GO-WALSH Willamina, OR — 503-876-7626 Napavine, WA — 360-266-0042
Randle, WA — 360-497-5050 Tacoma, WA — 253-474-9880
WASHINGTON FORESTRY CONSULTANTS INC.
Olympia, WA • Phone: (360) 943-1723 galenwfci@aol.com www.waforestry.com
WASHINGTON LIFTRUCK
Seattle, WA • Toll Free: 1-877-375-6361 www.washingtonlift.com
WAY MACHINE LLC
Centralia, WA • Phone: 360-736-1304 waymachine@comcast.net www.waymachinellc.com
WCLA CREDIT UNION
Olympia, WA • Phone: 360-352-5033 Ext. 4 wclacu@loggerscu.com loggerscu.com
SEE AD ON PAGE 42
WCLA INSURANCE AGENCY
Olympia, WA • Phone: (360) 352-5033 tami@loggers.com www.wclainsurance.com
Tualatin, OR • Phone: (503) 639-6171 office@wffsp.com www.willamette-financial.com
WOOD’S LOGGING SUPPLY INC.
Longview, WA • Phone: (360) 577-8030
sales@woodslogging.com
www.woodsindustrialsupply.com
Branch: Sedro Woolley, WA — (360) 855-0331
YAMHILL LOG SCALING & GRADING BUREAU
Forest Grove, OR • Phone: (503) 359-4474
yamhilllog@frontier.com www.ylsgb.com
Ponsse Marks Anniversary of Founding and U.S. Debut
RHINELANDER, Wisconsin –
Ponsse held an event at the service center of its North American headquarters to mark a pair of anniversaries: 55 years since forest machine pioneer Einari Vidgrén founded the Ponsse factory in his hometown of Vieremä, Finland, and 30 years since the company started operations in the U.S.
Ponsse USA was officially launched in November 1995. The company had its first U.S.-based employee in 1997. The company still has several team members from the 1990s.
The anniversary event kicked off with HR manager Jodi Louwsma singing the Finnish national anthem. Marketing and communications manager Chris Norling followed with a rock guitar performance of the U.S. national anthem.
Ponsse demonstrated and showcased a number of machines, including the very first machines that arrived in the U.S. in the early 1990s: an HS15 and S15. While the HS15 was up to the task of cutting trees, the S15 remained stationary — sacrificed for spare parts to keep customers running strong. The company showcased the evolution of Ponsse machines, including the HS16 and HS10 Cobra harvesters and S16 forwarder.
It also showed off its newest models: the Scorpion Giant, Scorpion King, Ergo,
Ponsse’s double anniversary event drew about 600 guests to its North American headquarters in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
and Cobra harvesters, featuring the newstyle H7 and H8 heads and cranes. On the forwarder side, it showcased the Elephant, Bison with Active Frame and CVT
transmission, Buffalo King, Wisent, Buffalo with a GMT grapple saw and the milestone 21,000th machine — a Buffalo delivered to Scheff Logging in Minnesota.
After the demo guests enjoyed appetizers served by butlers and a gourmet feast. The party also featured live music and a drone light show.
The event drew about 600 guests, including customers, dealers, and suppliers and a delegation of 25 from Ponsse’s operations in Finland.
In conjunction with the event, Ponsse partnered with Children’s Miracle Network to raise funds for children’s hospitals. The fundraising campaign reached the goal of $30,000. U.S. manager Pekka Ruuskanen shaved his head, keeping with a promise he made if the goal was achieved.
“Thank you to everyone that showed up!” the company said in a statement after the event. “It wouldn’t be a Ponsse party without our people, our incredible customers, dealers, and partners. We really do have the best industry in the world! The Ponsse spirit is stronger than ever, and we can’t wait to see what the next 30 years bring.”
Ponsse’s U.S. manager, Pekka Ruuskanen, left (holding check), had his head shaved because a fundraising campaign to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raised $30,000.
MACHINERY ROW
Roseburg Promotes Two
Oregon-based Roseburg Forest Products is promoting company veterans Matt Holt and Alexandre Ouellette to new, expanded manufacturing leadership roles. In addition, chief operations officer Tony Hamill is taking a new job with Louisiana-Pacific.
“Promoting Matt and Alexandre acknowledges their expanding influence directing a manufacturing transformation underway at Roseburg that is generating performance and product quality gains benefitting our business and our customers,’’ said Roseburg president and CEO Stuart Gray.
As vice president of manufacturing and services, Holt will be responsible for Roseburg’s structural operations, veneer and wood fiber procurement, and manufacturing services. Since joining Roseburg in 2020, he has served in multiple plant and division leadership roles across the company’s manufacturing business. He most recently served as senior director of manufacturing.
Ouellette, in his new role as vice president of manufacturing and engineering, will oversee Roseburg’s composite operations, power generation operations and engineering. He joined Roseburg as plant manager for Pembroke MDF in Ontario, Canada, in 2018. Ouellette has played key roles in driving improved collaboration across Roseburg’s composite mills and overseeing the startup of Dillard Components.
Weyerhaeuser Building Mill for TimberStrand in Arkansas
Ground was broken near Monticello, Arkansas, for Weyerhaeuser’s state-of-theart facility that will produce TimberStrandengineered wood products.
The plant is expected to begin operations in 2027. It was announced last November that Weyerhaeuser would invest about $500 million to expand its engineered wood products capacity.
The new plant will have an annual production capacity of 10 million cubic feet, comparable to an existing TimberStrand
facility in the Canadian province of Ontario.
“This is the first new facility Weyerhaeuser has built in many years, and the fact that we’re doing it here in southeast Arkansas is a testament to the support this region has shown for the project, the leadership of the people involved and the optimism we have in the forest products industry in this state,” said Brian Chaney, senior vice president of wood products at Weyerhaeuser.
TimberStrand is a wood product that will mostly be made from the Southern yellow pine grown on Weyerhaeuser’s regional timberlands. It is engineered for straightness and strength.
Hampton Lumber to Build Lumber Mill in S. Carolina
Hampton Lumber announced plans to establish its first East Coast sawmill in Fairfax, South Carolina. The $225 million investment is expected to create at least 125 new jobs.
The new 375,000-square-foot mill will focus on manufacturing premium Southern Yellow Pine framing lumber.
“The enthusiastic, heartfelt support from the state and local community helped us come to the conclusion that this is the right location for us,” said Hampton Lumber CEO Randy Schillinger. “We’re happy to join the healthy wood products industry already present in the region, and we look forward to building partnerships in the area and supporting the communities in and around Allendale County. We are extremely grateful to the state of South Carolina and the county and community partners who helped make this project possible.”
Headquartered in Oregon, Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, familyowned company known for producing high-quality wood products sourced from sustainably managed forests. The company currently operates nine sawmills across Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada, and distributes building materials around the world.
Swiss Company to Make Mass Timber in Oregon
A mass timber company from Switzerland has chosen Portland, Oregon, for one of its North American manufacturing facilities.
Zaugg Timber Solutions is entering into a long-term lease with the Port of Portland to develop a manufacturing site at Terminal 2. Port commissioners approved the transaction.
Zaugg, which has been in business since the 1930s, is a manufacturer of engineered wood products and uses its own materials to build structures. Those buildings are nearly completed at a Zaugg warehouse before heading to their final sites. The company’s buildings have been used for homes, businesses, museums, and places of worship in Europe.
The plant is expected to begin operating next year. When fully operational, it will be able to produce around 700 manufactured homes a year. The company is also expected to hire 60 workers in the next handful of years.
“Our investment plans are a recognition of the incredible work already done to build the mass timber economy of the Pacific Northwest,” company chairman Stephan Zaugg said in a statement. “We hope we can be a small part of it by contributing our hardwon expertise around affordable modular and prefabricated mass timber elements.”
The company is expected to be the anchor tenant for the port’s efforts to create what it describes as a mass timber housing and innovation campus at the terminal.
“Having Zaugg as this incredibly trusted international leader within mass timber really adds a lot of credibility to the vision,” Kimberly Branam, chief trade and economic development officer at the port, told commissioners. “It will bring the vision to life.”
That vision, Branam said, is to have manufacturing facilities alongside research and development sites.
Oregon Mill to Close
The Woodgrain sawmill in Pilot Rock, Oregon, will close Sept. 1. The company notified state officials of the closure. Sixty-two employees will be laid off.
Woodgrain, based in Idaho, acquired the northeast Oregon sawmill and another in La Grande seven years ago from wood manufacturer Boise Cascade.
Fire at Western Forest Products Mill Idles Plant
Western Forest Products announced that the sawmill at its Columbia Vista Division, located in Vancouver, Washington, sustained extensive damage in a fire, rendering the mill inoperable.
The Columbia Vista Division produced approximately 53 million board feet of lumber in 2024, with production focused on Douglas Fir specialty products for Japan and U.S. markets.
“On behalf of Western, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the firefighters and first responders who attended the fire at our site,” said Steven Hofer, Western’s president and CEO.
“While we are shocked by the damage to the mill, we feel incredibly fortunate that no employees or emergency personnel were injured. We are focused on supporting our team members and completing an incident investigation and assessment.”
With operations and employees located primarily on the coast of British Columbia and Washington, Western is a premier sup plier of high-value, specialty forest products to worldwide markets.
Sierra Pacific Closes Forest Land Access Due to Fire Risk
Due to wildfire risk conditions, Sierra Pacific Industries closed its California and Oregon forestlands to public access at the beginning of July.
SPI considers various wildfire risk factors when closing its lands to public access, in cluding dry vegetation, low moisture levels, rising temperatures and long-range weather forecasts for the region.
The company employs fire prevention measures through proactive forest manage ment tactics, including collaboration with land management partners to implement fuel breaks, initiate fuel reduction projects, and deploy appropriate, aggressive fire sup pression efforts during the wildfire season.
Canfor Closing S. Carolina Mills
Two South Carolina sawmills will close in August, dealing yet another blow to the state’s $23 billion timber industry.
Canfor Corp. announced it would close two of its South Carolina sawmills — one in Darlington and another in Estill.
Weak market conditions and sustained financial losses led to the decision to close the mills, the company said.
The closures will impact roughly 290 employees between the two mills, accord ing to a filing with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce. The Darlington plant employs about 124 people, and the Estill plant employs about 171 people.
“We understand the significant impact this difficult decision will have on our em ployees,” said Lee Goodloe, Canfor Southern Pine’s president. “This outcome is in no way a reflection of the dedication and hard work of our teams.”
Employees at the mills will receive severance payments, and the company will explore opportunities for employees to go to the company’s other operations if possible.
Astec Marks Production of 3,000th Peterson Machine
Astec announced the production of its 3,000th Peterson machine at the plant in Eugene, Oregon. The machine was a track horizontal grinder.
“Behind every machine is a dedicated
team of engineers, fabricators, assemblers, and support staff, all driven by a commitment to craftsmanship, continuous innovation, and customer support,” said Michael Spreadbury, director of product and market development for forestry and environmental equipment.
Astec has 16 brands of industrial equipment products, including machines for forestry and wood recycling operations, such as horizontal grinders, disc and drum chippers, chain flail debarkers, and more.
NEW PRODUCTS
John Deere Launches New Harvesters and Forwarders
John Deere announced the launch of the H series forestry machines. The company introduced four new machines, the 1270H and 1470H harvesters and 2010H and 2510H forwarders.
The new machines integrate enhanced hydraulic systems, advanced automation and ergonomic operator enhancements, combining powerful performance with sustainability-focused fuel economy.
“With an industry-first innovation like enhanced hydraulic systems, advanced automation and an operator-first design, the H Series machines deliver exceptional productivity and performance in the field,” said Mikko Borgstrom, the company’s global product marketing manager.
The 1270H and 1470H harvesters deliver impressive engine power and torque, enabling faster cycle times and improved cutting efficiency. Three dedicated pumps provide greater hydraulic power for feed rollers, saw units and boom movements. H Series harvesters enable significantly increased productivity and remarkably lower fuel consumption per harvested cubic meter.
The new forwarders offer 25 percent more load capacity, helping to increase ef ficiency and reduce costs per cycle.
Both H series harvesters and forwarders set a high standard in boom capability, deliv ering impressive lifting and slewing power, stability, and efficiency.
The new H series cabin features an ex panded glass area for improved visibility, along with a quieter interior and a rotating and leveling cabin to enhance precision and reduce operator strain.
For more information, visit www.john deere.com.
KDS Windsor Announces New Business Group
KDS Windsor, a leading manufacturer of lumber drying systems, has officially launched its Industrial Mechanical Group, expanding its capabilities to meet growing demand for field service, maintenance, and mechanical installation.
(CDKs) in operation globally, KDS originally built its service team to support its systems in the field. However, it has now evolved into a full-service mechanical division available to serve mills of all types – regardless of whether they own KDS equipment.
KDS Windsor operates five dedicated mechanical crews and has over 100 skilled professionals in the field, providing a range of services that include kiln rebuilds, equipment installation, fabrication and welding services, as well as air control and material conveying systems.
• Steam/thermal piping, refractory systems & structural steel installation
The Industrial Mechanical Group is backed by in-house fabrication, fully equipped service trucks, and a team of seasoned kiln experts.
For more information, visit www.kdswindsor.com.
FAE Offers New Mulcher Attachment For Excavators
FAE is expanding its range of forestry mulchers for excavators with the introduction of the new UMM/S/EX model for excavators up to 40 tons, particularly for feller
for increased torque, and the Poly Chain belt transmission ensures optimum power transfer and reliability over time. Spike PRO bolted counter blades produce very fine mulch and make maintenance easy. The mulching chamber features bolted protections made of an anti-wear material. The sturdy type-C rotor makes it possible to use different tooth models for applications and comes with side teeth, which help keep the crushing chamber clean at all times. A sturdy steel frame is built to last.
For more information, visit www.faegroup.com.
Waratah Develops New H427 Harvester Head
Waratah Forestry Equipment has introduced the new H427 harvester head. Built for extreme forestry conditions, the H427 delivers strong performance, durability and precision for harvesting large timber on steep and rugged terrain.
With over 100 Continuous Dry Kilns
The new FAE UMM/S/EX can be used for mulching trees and vegetation up to 16 inches in diameter and is compatible with excavators from 25 to 40 tons. Its hydraulic capacity ranges from 66 to 119 gpm, and it
“The H427 is purpose-built to meet the demands of high-production harvesting in larger timber conditions,” said Brent Fisher, product marketing manager for Waratah. “Its design enhances operational efficiency, ensures long-term durability and simplifies maintenance, supporting reliable performance in the forest.”
The Waratah H427 features a top saw, strong frame and optional HD tilt frame. Its high feed force and 29.9-inch maximum cut capacity make it suited for harvesting large diameter timber. Updated measuring systems improve length and diameter accuracy for efficient, high-output processing.
The Waratah H427 offers agility with the durability and stability needed for the most demanding applications. Its efficient, powerful control valve and optimized four-roller feed arm geometry ensure consistent productivity on wheeled and tracked carriers.
The FAE UMM/S/EX is recommended for use anywhere large mulching capacity is required, including in wooded areas or green spaces.
It is designed with a number of features to provide top performance. The VT automatic variable displacement motor allows
The four-knife delimbing system delivers consistent, clean results while simplified service access and a streamlined design help reduce downtime in the field.
For more information, visit www. Waratah.com.
ASSOCIATION NEWS
Associated Oregon Loggers Schedule Fall Meetings
Associated Oregon Loggers will hold its fall board and committee meetings Sept. 26-27 in Roseburg. The event will be held at the Roseburg Country Club.
The event will kick off with meetings of the executive committee and the board of directors Friday morning with committee meetings in the afternoon.. A reception and dinner will be held that evening.
A final committee meeting will be held Saturday morning followed by another session of the board of directors.
Lodging for the event is at the Holiday Inn Express-Roseburg.
For more information or to register, contact Kathy Ballard at (503) 364-1330 or kballard@oregonloggers.org.
Oregon Loggers to Hold Annual PAC Fundraiser
Associated Oregon Loggers will hold its second annual fundraiser to benefit its political action committee. The event will be held Sept. 27 at the Roseburg Rod & Gun Club in Roseburg.
The fundraiser will include trap shooting, a defensive pistol course, and axe throwing. Other activities will include fishing in
Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo, Escanaba, MI 715-282-5828, www.gltpa.org
September 11-14
Orofino Lumberjack Days, Orofino, ID 208-476-3412, www.orofinolumberjackdays.org
CORRECTION
The March/April issue of TimberWest included a Tech Review of chippers and grinders. An item about the Albach Diamant 2000 contained errors. The corrected content follows.
ALBACH
the club’s 10-acre stocked pond, nature trail walks, and yard games.
Participants in the firearm events must bring their own gun. Shotgun shells (12 gauge) will be provided along with pistol ammunition. Safety glasses and earplugs also will be available although it is suggested that participants bring their own. Shooters must follow strict safety protocols.
A separate 5-stand clay shooting competition will be held to benefit the association’s federal political action committee.
For more information or to register, visit the AOL website at www.oregonloggers.org or contact Rachel Hultgren at (503) 3641330 or rhultgren@oregonloggers.org.
Washington Loggers Set September First Aid Class
The Washington Contract Loggers Association will hold a first aid class in Chehalis Sept. 20.
The cost is $50 per student for WCLA members and $75 for non-members.
The location will be set after a minimum of 15 students is registered.
For more information or to register, contact Tami Au at (800) 422-0074, Ext. 139, or email tami@loggers.com.
September 14-19
National Assoc. of State Foresters Annual Meeting, Kona, HI 202-624-5415, www.stateforesters.org
September 17-19
Association of Equipment Distributors (AED), Women in Equip. Conf., Chicago, IL 630-574-0650, www.aednet.org
October 1-3
National Hardwood Lumber Assoc. Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase, San Antonio, TX 901-377-1818, www.nhla.com
The ALBACH Diamant 2000 is a powerful all-road, self-propelled chipper. The all-wheel drive system with independent hydromechanical drive on the two main axles enables it to climb hills and rough terrain. The rotor is at the heart of the chipper. It can produce chips ranging from 0.35-inch to 2.36 inches. The knife carriers are interchangeable to adjust to different material. Features include loss-free transfer of wood material from the infeed table to the chipper rotor and automatically reversible cooler. Modifications to the machine are possible in consultation between the manufacturer and the customer. ALBACH is a German manufacturer. Bailey’s is the Albach distributor for 11 Western U.S. states, Alaska, Hawaii and Western British Columbia. www.baileysonline.com
A Holistic Look at Yarder Maintenance Challenges
By Tom Filmer
Tower yarders are the backbone of many steep-slope logging operations. However, even the toughest machines are vulnerable to hidden risks if maintenance practices don’t evolve with the times. Below are four often-overlooked considerations in tower yarder maintenance, along with practical solutions to help operations stay productive, safe, and prepared.
Loss of Rigging, Rope Management Legacy Skills
As veteran forestry workers retire, critical skills like splicing or joining wire ropes are becoming increasingly rare. These hands-on techniques have traditionally been passed down in the field, but many younger workers today have not had the same exposure or training.
Risk:
A failed rope in the middle of a job can result in hours of downtime or worse: unsafe attempts to improvise repairs without the proper knowledge and skills.
Practical Solution:
• Don’t rely on a single ‘go-to’ employee for these high-risk, high-skill tasks.
• Cross-train multiple team members in essential rigging skills like splicing, tensioning, and safe line handling.
• Consider running occasional training sessions with experienced mentors or OEM technicians to preserve this knowledge.
Communication Gaps Between Shifts or Crews
As operations scale or shift-based work becomes more common, machines like yarders are being operated by different employees at different times, often without a formal handover process.
Risk:
Maintenance responsibilities can fall
service agent may leave you exposed to long lead times and unexpected downtime.
Practical Solution:
• Evaluate whether your current R&M (repairs and maintenance) structure fits your business model.
• Larger or remote crews may benefit from in-house maintenance teams for speed and control.
• Smaller operations may find it more efficient to partner with a local service provider — especially if strong communication and quick response times are in place.
• Whatever you choose, ensure your structure supports uptime, safety, and longterm machine health.
Opportunity Cost of Down Time
through the cracks, especially when minor issues are not reported or repairs are assumed
Establish a centralized maintenance log (a physical binder or digital app) that stays with the machine.
• Implement clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for inspections and minor maintenance.
• Assign a maintenance lead employee for each shift or crew who is responsible for updates and handovers.
Mismatch: Maintenance Model and Operation Scale
Many businesses either default to inhouse maintenance or outsource everything, but that decision isn’t always revisited as the operation grows or changes location.
Risk:
In-house teams may lack the time, tooling, or training needed for advanced maintenance.
Relying solely on a distant dealer or
In the past, minor downtime on a yarder was often accepted as part of logging. However, rising machinery costs and lower real-dollar log values have made every lost hour more expensive than ever.
Risk:
Because the yarder often sits at the center of an operation, its failure can halt not just cable work, but trucking, loading, and overall productivity.
Practical Solution:
• Acknowledge that downtime is no longer a minor inconvenience; it’s a significant cost.
• Proactively review your machine setup, critical skills, and potential weak points.
• Build contingency plans: spare ropes, back-up equipment or rental access; ensure crew flexibility and redundancy.
• A little planning can give your team the lifeline it needs to stay productive when something does go wrong.
(Tom Filmer is the marketing manager for DC Equipment, which offers the Madill and Falcon Forestry Equipment brands of machinery and equipment for logging operations.)
