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his family and associates, in 1995. Prior to that, Mr. Johnson, along with his sons Tony and Ronnie, and associate Ralph Metcalf, successfully owned and operated CTR Manufacturing for 14 years. CTR was sold to Blount, Inc. in 1994. At the close of a five-year non-compete agreement with Blount, CSI started manufacturing slasher saws and pull-thru delimbers. Due to Mr. Johnson’s innovative ideas, quality workmanship, and dedication to customer satisfaction, CSI quickly gained an impressive market share of new and previous customers. CSI is now one of the largest manufacturers of slasher saws and pull-through delimbers in North America. After the death of Mr. Johnson in 2010, the company continues to thrive under the leadership of his family and associates. CSI continues a steady rate of growth among forestry market dealers. CSI understands that conditions are different in all parts of the country and tries to accommodate all of its customers’ needs through a variety of different models of delimbers and bar-and-chain slasher saws, and also has carbidetooth circular saw models for the harsh conditions in northern parts of the country. CSI is attuned to customer satisfaction, and wants each customer to get their money’s worth with a product that will give them maximum production and longevity with minimum downtime and expense. CSI also recognizes that product support is paramount, and the company remains committed to providing unparalleled customer service. The fact that many of CSI’s past customers continue to seek the company out for their existing forestry needs is a testimonial of the company’s success, and the CSI family is grateful to its customers for allowing it to continue to thrive. Phone 704/592-2451 • Fax 704/592-4458
Flint Equipment Co. From construction, forestry and mining equipment to ag equipment and diesel power units, if John Deere makes it, we rent it, sell it, finance it, insure it, service it and provide parts for it—all over the Southeast. As a John Deere dealer for 45 years, with 18 full service facilities in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina, we are committed to providing superior customer service and product support. Flint Equipment Company offers a wide range of new and used equipment that meets our exacting standards of quality, reliability and affordability. We carry a large stock of used John Deere equipment, as well as units from other manufacturers. With access to equipment throughout the world, we can find any piece of equipment you need. Used equipment is thoroughly inspected by our highly trained service team to guarantee you get an accurate, honest appraisal; then, it is fully repaired and refurbished to your specifications by our skilled technicians. Contact Flint Equipment today for all of your equipment needs! John Deere, Hitachi, Euclid, Dynapac, NorAm, Eager Beaver Trailers, Trail King, Finn, Atlas Copco, Topcon, Parts and Service, Financial Services, Equipment Insurance, Rentals: Albany, GA (229) 888-1212; Adairsville, GA (770) 773-9857; Atlanta, GA (404) 691-9445; Andrews, SC (843) 221-4940; Aynor, SC (843) 358-5688; Braselton, GA (770) 965-1889; Brunswick, GA (912) 264-6161; Columbus, GA (706) 687-3344; Cuthbert, GA (229) 732-2631; Dothan, AL (334) 794-8691; Grovetown, GA (706) 855-5440; Ladson, SC (843) 572-0400; Macon, GA (478) 788-1586;
Savannah, GA (912) 964-7370; Simpsonville, SC (864) 963-5835; Troy, AL (334)566-4181; Walterboro, SC (843) 539-1420; W. Columbia, SC (803) 794-9340; www.flintequipco.com
James River Equipment
James River Equipment is your full-service equipment dealership servicing construction, forestry and agricultural customers in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. From 29 locations ranging from Charlotte, NC to northern Virginia we are dedicated to serving the needs of our customers and providing the best value in products and in service. Our culture emphasizes and highlights the value of people—both our employees and our customers. We spend more than $1 million annually on training and education for our employees to ensure that they continually grow professionally and to provide the best possible quality of service to our customers. Our goal is to keep your equipment up and running, and to help you complete jobs profitably. With more than 290 technicians, $20 million in parts on hand, over 100 field service trucks, and a growing “WorkSite Solutions” department, we are here to keep your machines working. As our mission statement states, “we want to provide value, and to do it for the long term!” The history of James River Equipment dates back to the 1920s in Holly, Col. Rudolph Romer, great-grandfather of Mark Romer, the President of James River Equipment, opened a John Deere dealership there in 1926. The dealership prospered in spite of the depression, largely due to the people and their commitment to the customers. The foundation of offering quality products and supporting them with exceptional customer service expanded eastward in 1977 when the Romer family purchased a dealership in Virginia and James River Equipment was born. As we have expanded to 29 locations our ownership has grown to more than 30 partners, each of whom has an active management role. Having so many partners allows us to combine the resources of a large organization with on-site decision-making at each store. We believe that decisions involving people, whether customers or employees, are best made face to face.
J.M. Wood Auction J.M. Wood Auction was founded in 1973 by Malcolm and Brenda Wood in Montgomery, Ala. The Wood family held long ties to the logging and sawmilling of the past, but it really wasn’t until the early ’80s when their focus on logging equipment began to emerge. Row cropping was down, and farmland was being converted back into pine plantation. During this period many large corporate mills were built across the Southeast. In 1979 J.M. Wood Auction started a second auction facility in Philadelphia, Miss. By the late ’80s logging was booming and
J.M. Wood Auction found itself as the largest forestry auction company in the United States. In 1990, tragedy struck the J.M. Wood family. Malcolm passed away at the age of 46 after a short battle with cancer. Brenda kept the company going and conducting logging auctions from Texas to the Carolinas, making friends and lifelong customers along the way. In 1996, Garlon Gore retired from KingPower Timberjack, the company he co-founded, and joined J.M. Wood. Garlon brought a wealth of experience and fresh ideas. In 2006, J.M. Wood conducted a landmark forestry auction for Cat Financial and the Cat dealer network of Pioneer Machinery. Since then J.M. Wood has conducted retirement auctions for some of the biggest names in logging. J.M. Wood Auction still stands alone as the top provider of forestry auctions, having conducted thousands of auctions and selling forestry machines to nearly every country where there is a forest to manage. On December 22, 2013, J.M. Wood Auction lost Brenda Wood, but her legacy and moral compass will persevere through the auction family she built. Through the years Southern Loggin’ Times has played a significant role in the growth of J.M. Wood Auction. We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to D.K. Knight and the entire team at SLT for all the advice and promotion of the logging industry we all love.
John Deere John Deere has become an icon associated with American values of hard work, ingenuity and a commitment to quality. While the company has not always provided purpose-built forestry machines, John Deere’s forestry roots go back further than most realize— always driven by a customer-inspired commitment to quality equipment solutions for loggers. In 1949, John Deere introduced the MC Crawler, which was prized by loggers because of its versatility and ability to navigate rough terrain. The MC went on to become one of the most hardworking machines John Deere produced. The 1960s and 1970s saw a renaissance in John Deere forestry equipment. In 1961, Timberland Machines released the Timberjack 200 Series skidder. Available with a 61 HP gasoline engine, the Timberjack would form the blueprint for the modern skidder. Later in the ’60s, John Deere released its 440 Series, another milestone in skidder design. It brought operator comfort into the equation to increase safety and productivity. The 1970s saw the introduction of the harvester. Released in 1977, the John Deere 743 combined the speed of rubber tires with the reach of a boom. It allowed operators to harvest two trees per minute and formed the basis for today’s modern harvester. Though John Deere’s customers had always been the catalyst for product innovation, the process formalized in the 1990s. Customer feedback was incorporated into the design process through dealer and customer advocacy groups. This user-centric approach was a first in the industry and continues to be a crucial part of John Deere’s product development process. From a company with humble beginnings to a worldwide leader in forestry equipment, John Deere enjoys a rich heritage in the industry. Today, with the advent of telematics and other
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