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Chain greasing made easier with new pump
Hultdins has developed a compact chain grease pump for use with Envirosys grease lubricant. This pump can be mounted
anywhere on the attachment in a suitable location. The grease pump is activated hydraulically off the existing saw system.
The Hultdins start-up kit includes the chain grease pump, a 17 kg. container of Envirosys grease, a transfer pump, and a
drain valve.
www.hultdins.com
Comact acquires Groupe PHL
Comact Equipment Inc. has announced that it has acquired the assets of Groupe PHL.
“The acquisition of Groupe PHL is strategic for Comact as it will allow us to complete our product offering, particularly
in hardwood sawmill equipment, and will give us additional production capacity,” said Comact President Pierre Morency.
Groupe PHL, located in Saint-Éphrem de Beauce, Quebec, is a significant sawmill equipment manufacturer which has
offered turnkey solutions to its sawmill, planing mill and wood handling customers for over 35 years.
Comact intends to continue the development and sale of PHL products through a new subsidiary, PHL Equipment, Inc.
This new entity will benefit from Comact’s international sales network and reputation, as well as from the solid financial
backing of its parent company, says Morency.
Comact Equipment, Inc., with over 350 employees working from its divisions in Boisbriand, Quebec City, Saguenay,
St-Georges, Prince George, B.C. and Hot Springs, AR, is a leader in the design and manufacturing of sawmill equipment.
www.comact.com
Hydromec brings Sennebogen machines to Northern Quebec
Hydromec has been appointed as the newest addition to Sennebogen’s growing distributor network. It will represent the
Sennebogen green line in Northern Quebec from its two locations in Dolbeau-Mistassini and Chicoutimi.
Hydromec is a family-owned company specializing in service and repair, primarily for hydraulic and mechanic
components that go into forestry machines.
Hydromec became a Ponsse dealer a few years ago and company president Jean Trottier says they started looking for a
complementary product line to develop the company’s distribution across the territories it covers in Quebec.
www.sennebogen-na.com
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