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SAWMILLING • LOGGING • BIOMASS • RENEWABLE ENERGY 

JUNE / JULY 2024 

SAWLINES • Forwarders • Mulchers • Wood Drying Technology

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CONTENTS 

PONSSE ELEPHANT 

ROTTNE F20E 

TIGERCAT 1085C 

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FORWARDERS 

ALSTOR 840 PRO - COMBI 

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647 

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46 TIGERCAT - MULCHING HEADS 

Tigercat Mulching Heads are an End To 

End management solution 

47 FAE - MULCHING HEADS 

FAE expands its line of forestry mulchers 

with Bite Limiter technology 

6 ZF 

Advanced Brake-by-Wire Solutions for the 

Global Off-Highway Industry 


REGULAR FEATURES 6 Logging News 48 Advertising Index LUMBER PROCESSING CONTENTS 

COVER - MiCROTEC Strength Grading 


Goldeneye 706 is the combination of 

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including X-ray and Viscan. This strength 

grading solution localizes and recognizes 

every detail of your lumber with unbeatable 

precision and reliably determines MOE and 

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Different grades can be determined for 

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LUMBER PROCESSING 

SAWLINES 

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Introducing SAWBOX: Revolutionizing 

the North American Lumber Industry 

18 MICROTEC 

Acon Timber: The first MiCROTEC Logeye 

with X-ray capabilities in South America 

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BID Group presents two groundbreaking 

innovations revolutionizing sawlines and 

operations 

Delta motion stacks up faster. 

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More throughput. Higher valued product. More profit. 

Cut waste & stack productivity sky-high. 

An advanced motion controller gets forest product machinery to 

move faster, smoother, and more precisely, which enables 

higher productivity, improved product quality, and ensures less 

wasted raw material. 

The difference with Delta is measurable. 

Precisely coordinate multi-axis applications 10X faster. Scrap 

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Demo International Forestry Equipment 

show & Conference heads to Ottawa/Gatineau, 

Sept 17-21, 2024! 

Registration open for premier industry event 

OTTAWA/GATINEAU - The anticipation 

is palpable as DEMO International, the 

premier forestry equipment exhibition, 

gears up to make its mark in the 

picturesque capital region of Ottawa/ 

Gatineau from September 17-21, 2024. 

Organized by the Canadian Woodlands 

Forum, DEMO International is the 

quintessential event for forestry 

professionals, showcasing the latest 

innovations and technologies in action 

amidst the stunning woodland backdrop. 

As part of the festivities, the DEMO 

International Preconference will kick off at 

the Delta Ottawa City Centre on September 

17-18, offering attendees an unparalleled 

opportunity to delve deeper into key 

industry topics. From presentations on 

research, automation, and digitalization 

to discussions on logging and trucking, 

biodiversity, and sustainability practices, 

the pre-conference promises to be an 

enriching experience for all participants. 

Additionally, insights into international 

forestry outlooks from Sweden and Finland 

will provide valuable perspectives on 

global forestry trends and best practices. 

Mark your calendars as registration for 

both the preconference and the main 

DEMO International event is open, 

offering attendees the chance to immerse 

themselves in a week-long celebration of 

forestry excellence. 

DEMO International is renowned for 

its dynamic demonstrations of cuttingedge 

forestry equipment, providing 

attendees with a firsthand glimpse into 

the future of the industry. From stateof-the-art 

machinery to groundbreaking 

technologies, exhibitors will bring their 

products to life, demonstrating their 

capabilities live in the woods. 

Hosted by SBC Cedar, a prominent 

player in the forestry sector, this year’s 

DEMO International promises to be an 

unforgettable affair. Stay informed and 

follow along for future announcements 

and event information by visiting 

DemoInternational.com. 

For further information, please contact: 

Becky Geneau Executive Director Canadian 

Woodlands Forum 

Becky.geneau@cwfcof.org 

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BRAKING 

SYSTEMS 

Electronic Pedal Control 

Advanced Brake-by-Wire Solutions 

for the Global Off-Highway Industry 

from ZF 

Intelligent braking 

portfolio provides 

turnkey solutions for offhighway 

customers 

• ZF’s electrohydraulic 

braking solution supports 

rapid transition to electric 

and autonomous vehicle 

applications 

• Scalable technology 

offers ease of installation, 

adaptable brake pressure 

ZF’s Industrial Technology 

Division is introducing its 

new brake-by-wire solutions. 

A global leader in hydraulic 

and electrohydraulic braking 

systems, ZF supports 

customers in the heavy duty, 

off-highway, construction, 

mining, and agriculture sectors 

with safe and efficient brake 

technology. 

Electrohydraulic Brake Valve 

The company’s newest 

brake-by-wire solution is 

an important step change, 

as it provides vehicle 

manufacturers the ability 

to control deceleration via 

an electronic signal that 

adjusts brake pressure when 

needed, removing the need for 

hydraulic lines in the cab and 

evolving towards remote and 

autonomous operation. 

As the off-highway market 

continues its transition from 

mechanical to intelligent 

braking technology, the new 

brake-by-wire system offers a 

universal solution that is easily 

scalable. Safety and vehicle 

architecture are key drivers for 

ZF customers when designing 

their brake systems, and this 

new technology can help them 

achieve those goals. 

The system is comprised 

of three components: 

an electronic pedal, 

electrohydraulic brake valve 

and a universal controller. 

Together, the system offers 

vehicle manufacturers ease of 

installation, electrohydraulic 

brake valves for precision brake 

control and adaptable pedal 

response/brake feel that can 

be customized to fit a vehicle’s 

brand identity. It also provides 

key operator benefits including 

reduced cabin noise, and 

passenger car-like comfort for 

brake feel. 

ZF’s experience in 

motion control technology 

for passenger cars and 

commercial vehicles enables 

the Group to shape the 

future of electrification for 

these important off-highway 

market sectors. The intelligent 

braking portfolio not only 

provides turnkey solutions for 

customers in this sector today 

but also supports their shift 

to electric and autonomous 

applications in the future. 


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After 18 years in the country, Ponsse’s fleet 

exceeds 500 pieces of equipment sold in Brazil 

Ponsse turned 18 in Brazil 

in May and celebrated its 

anniversary by celebrating 

more than 500 pieces of 

equipment, including heads, 

harvesters and forwarders, 

delivered in the country during 

this period. 

In the first quarter of 2024 

alone, approximately 20 

new Ponsse machines were 

delivered to customers and 

are already working in the 

country’s cultivated forests. 

The company that began 

its activities in Finland in 

1970, opened its Brazilian 

subsidiary in 2006. At the 

time, only Ponsse heads began 

operations, with assembly at 

the unit established in Mogi 

das Cruzes-SP. “Brazil is one 

of the largest forest producers 

and we believe it can become 

even more representative 

within our client scenario”, 

said Janne Loponen, director of 

Ponsse Brasil. 

Hopscotch in the country 

Since its founding in 2006, 

Ponsse Latin America, which is 

the corporate name of Ponsse 

Brasil, has sold more than 500 

pieces of equipment, including 

harvesters, forwarders and 

heads, as mentioned above. 

Currently in operation, it 

is estimated that there are 

approximately 400 “hopscotch 

machines” (in reference to 

the color of the brand on the 

machines). Ponsse currently 

holds a share of around 35% of 

the forestry machinery market 

in Brazil. 

The expectation for this 

year, according to Ponsse 

Brasil’s Commercial Executive 

Manager, Rodrigo Marangoni, 

is for a more moderate growth 

in the number of new orders, 

mainly due to the cellulose 

market. In the first quarter 

alone, almost 20 pieces of 

equipment were delivered 

to Brazilian customers. 

“The forestry machinery 

market in Brazil follows the 

same movement as the pulp 

market. The expectation is 

that the growth percentage 

will increase, as world pulp 

consumption also grows,” said 

Marangoni. 

Relevance of Brazil for Ponsse 

Brazilian forestry producers 

are more than just customers 

for Ponsse. The reality found 

in operations here is different 

from others in the world 

and challenges the creation 

of robust, effective and 

economically viable equipment. 

The director of Ponsse Brasil 

gave examples of equipment 

that had great participation 

from Brazilian producers in 

the development: the PONSSE 

H7HD Euca and PONSSE H8HD 

Euca heads are high-tech 

equipment with workload 

capacity, ideal for the country’s 

high demand. 

Furthermore, there are 

Ponsse developments aimed 

at the Brazilian market, such 

as the Harbunk, which is the 

combination of a PONSSE Bear 

harvester with a ClamBunk 

clamp, ideal for cutting, 

dragging and processing in 

special areas, such as plots 

of up to 10 thousand tons 

of wood. ; and Multifleet by 

Ponsse, which is a system 

capable of integrated data 

management from various 

types of equipment and 

different brands on a single 

platform, facilitating data 

analysis and management of 

the forestry chain. 

“Ponsse is a company that 

develops its machines listening 

to the real needs of the field. 

We work side by side with 

customers to understand and 

bring solutions that really make 

a difference. Furthermore, our 

developments are driven by 

technology and aligned with 

sustainable development”, 

Loponen said. 

The director adds that, even 

having started operations in 

2006 with just head sales, 

PONSSE H7HD Euca 

PONSSE Mammoth 

in just 18 years, Brazil has 

become a reference in the 

forestry market, adding not 

only harvesting heads, but 

purpose built machines , too. 

This demonstrates, according 

to Loponen, the gain of 

confidence in the Brazilian 

forestry sector, not only within 

Ponsse, but throughout the 

sector around the world. 

Janne Loponen 

General Director Ponsse Brasil 

“Today, the country is one 

of the great promises in the 

cultivation of sustainable 

forests and also has 

operational challenges that 

guide the development of new 

technologies.” 


The new high-performance chain 

biolubricant for forestry applications 

Engineered for full chain lubrication to provide 

an active barrier against sawdust and dirt. 

Helping to protect your equipment for longer! 

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Internationally acclaimed iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 

given to the PONSSE Opti 5G information system 

Granted since 1954, the iF 

DESIGN AWARD is one of 

the most significant and 

prestigious design awards 

in the world. The globally 

recognised iF DESIGN AWARD 

is considered a symbol of 

outstanding design. The award 

winners werecelebrated at 

the iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 

2024 event at Friedrichstadt- 

Palast in Berlin in Germany on 

Monday 29 April 2024. 

The jury paid particular 

attention to the functionality 

and usability of the PONSSE 

Opti 5G information 

system. The user interface 

makes the forest machine 

operator’s work easier and 

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produces other harvesting 

information, including operator 

working hours, production, 

machine operation and fuel 

consumption. 

“The Opti 5G system is 

designed to be easy to use to 

reduce the cognitive load of 

the forest machine operator 

and improve productivity. The 

user interface was completely 

rethought in our project to 

meet the users’ needs in the 

forest industry of today and 

the future. Design based 

on a user study and the 

large-scale testing of results 

are key factors behind the 

development of Opti 5G,” says 

Juha Inberg, Chief Technology 

and R&D Officer at Ponsse. 

“During the project, we 

addressed the needs of forest 

machine operators, machine 

owners, maintenance services 

and sawmills,” says UX 

Manager Panu Johansson. 

“This award is for everyone 

who has participated in the 

software development of 

the 5G system. Software 

development is almost always 

the result of the efforts of a 

large group of people. Software 

is at the core of modern forest 

machines to facilitate the use 

of the machine and make their 

operation more efficient. The 

user experience also plays an 

important role in improving 

efficiency, coping and comfort. 

Development at Ponsse 

focuses on understanding user 

needs,” says Inberg. 

Further information: 

Juha Inberg, Chief Technology 

and R&D Officer, Ponsse Plc 


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FORKLIFT TRUCKS 

Branching out with Combilift 

Following the launch of 

five new models in its 

25th anniversary year 

in 2023, Irish Materials 

Handling Specialist 

Combilift has already 

announced the premiere 

of yet another innovation. 

The Combi-CLL (Container 

Log-Loader) was recently 

exhibited at EXPO 

Richmond 2024, one of 

America’s leading trade 

shows for the forest 

products industry. 

The concept and operation 

of the Combi-CLL is based 

on that of the Combi- 

CSS (Container Slip Sheet), 

which has been successfully 

deployed across numerous 

industries for the mechanised 

loading of long products such 

as packs of timber or steel 

into containers. This not only 

reduces the risk of accidents 

to the workforce and product 

damage but is incredibly fast 

compared to other methods 

– a 40’ container can be fully 

loaded by one operator in 

under 6 minutes. 

The 30t capacity electrohydraulically 

powered Combi- 

CLL offers the same benefits 

when it comes to speed, 

safety and product integrity. 

It was designed to address 

the requirements of exporters 

of softwood and hardwood 

logs, the nature and shape of 

which make them much trickier 

to handle than palletised or 

packed products. Logs can be 

individually lifted and preloaded 

into a robust, highsided 

metal “tub” before the 

patented push-pull mechanism 

powers the tub into the 

container. Once inside, the 

hydraulic dropdown hatch is 

closed and locked into position 

to hold the logs securely in 

place, and the tub is retracted 

to allow the logs to settle 

within the container. 

Once again, Combilift has 

come up with a customer-led 

solution that also has potential 

for applications beyond the 

forestry industry. 

Watch the video here: 

https://youtu.be/1H_78Oqtlvs 

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For more information, please 

visit: https://combilift.com/ 

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Pettibone Extendo 1056X 

10,000-Pound-Capacity Telehandler 

BARAGA, Mich. — 

Pettibone offers 

the Extendo 1056X 

telehandler, providing a 

10,000-pound-capacity 

machine capable of 

reaching lift heights 

of 56 feet. 

This Extendo unit builds 

upon Pettibone’s tradition 

of rugged design while 

offering numerous performance 

improvements. 

The Extendo 1056X features 

a 117-horsepower Cummins Tier 

4 Final diesel engine. A Deutz 

74-horsepower Tier 4 Final 

engine is optional. Mounted on 

a side pod, the engine offers 

easy service access while 

allowing excellent visibility and 

ground clearance of 18 inches. 

Featuring a four-section 

boom, the 1056X delivers 

maximum lift capacity of 

10,000 pounds, max forward 

reach of 40 feet, and max lift 

height of 56 feet, 6 inches. The 

boom structure’s formed plates 

offer greater strength while 

reducing weight. The design 

also minimizes boom deflection 

for better control and accuracy 

when placing loads. Abundant 

boom overlap provides smooth 

operation and reduces contact 

forces on wear pads. 

The Extendo 1056X comes 

standard with X-Command®, a 

Pettibone telematics program 

that offers real-time access to 

machine data, thereby saving 

time, money and hassle for 

rental centers and maintenance 

technicians. 


FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 

MARK CUSACK 

National Show Manager 

mcusack@mpltd.ca • 506.333.1064 

ANDREW BURNS 

Exhibit Sales 

aburns@mpltd.ca • 506.649.0025 

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Stay tuned to Social Media and 

www.DEMOInternational.com for updates 


CP Automation partners with Tele Radio to offer 

expanded wireless and radio control support 

To expand its range of wireless 

and radio remote controls, 

crane and hoist control 

specialist CP Automation has 

agreed a new partnership 

with Tele Radio in the UK and 

Ireland. After two years of 

conversation and negotiation, 

the two companies are now 

officially partners. Following 

the new agreement, CP 

Automation will now supply the 

Swedish original equipment 

manufacturer’s extensive range 

of radio controls, which can 

support various crane and 

lifting applications. 

Following the new 

agreement, CP Automation 

will now supply the 

Swedish original equipment 

manufacturer’s extensive range 

of radio controls together with 

existing product ranges, which 

can support various crane and 

lifting applications. Tele Radio’s 

range offers reliable and 

flexible products customizable 

to all kinds of specific crane, 

lifting and hoisting needs. 

When installed, the Tele Radio 

remote controls can improve 

safety in industrial applications 

by enhancing operator control 

from a safe distance. 

“This new agreement 

is the result of months of 

collaboration, negotiation, 

trust, and respect between 

ourselves and Tele 

Radio,”explained Andy Swann, 

global business manager for 

cranes & power transmission at 

CP Automation. “Like us, Tele 

Radio is a growing business 

of experienced engineers 

and specialists that put their 

customers first and pride 

themselves in the dependable 

products and support that they 

offer. 

“Tele Radio was very open 

with us and, by its admission, 

cranes are not an industry that 

the company solely specialises 

in, so it was actively looking 

for a partner,” added Swann. 

“We’re a natural fit and, 

together, we can now provide 

greater technical support, 

back-up, and product choice for 

Tele Radio’s product customers, 

which CP Automation will 

manage using its market and 

product expertise.” 

“Power and motion control 

is key to any material handling 

system or application — 

especially those involving 

overhead cranes and hoists,” 

added John Mitchell, global 

sales and marketing director 

at CP Automation. “As well as 

cranes, we’ll be introducing 

Tele Radio’s controls to our 

elevator customers and those 

working in our other core 

industrial markets, so that 

they can also benefit from 

the improved control these 

products provide.” 

“Having had the opportunity 

to meet the team at CP 

Automation and to get to know 

them over the past two years, 

I know the word partnership 

means more to us than just a 

contract,” added John Suero, 

managing director at Tele Radio 

United Kingdom & Ireland. 

“It means that we are fully 

committed to each other’s 

success.” 

Tele Radio Group is a 

multinational company that 

develops, markets and supplies 

universal, wireless remote 

controls and tailor-made 

wireless solutions for industrial 

use. The products contribute to 

a more comfortable and safer 

work environment. 

Media contact Shietel 

Bhaggan | 

marketing@tele-radio.com 

Andy Swann, global business 

manager for cranes & power 

transmission at CP Automation 

John Suero, MD at Tele Radio 

United Kingdom & Ireland. 

John Mitchell, global sales 

& marketing director at CP 

Automation 

LEEA Leads High Quality #GLAD2024 

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) 

has moved products, inspection, and training to the 

front of its Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 

campaign. 

https://globalliftingawarenessday.com/ 


LOAD LOGS 

25 

INTO A 

CONTAINER 

IN 6 

MINUTES 

WITH 

COMBILIFT. 

THE COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR 

LOADING LOGS INTO CONTAINERS 

Introducing the Combi-CLL Log Loader, based on the highly 

successful Combi-CSS Container is incredibly fast compared 

to other methods. It can fully load logs into a 40’ container in 

under 6 minutes to a 30t capacity. The risk of accidents to the 

workforce is minimised and product damage is eliminated. 

The Logs are pre-loaded into the robust, 40’ long high-sided 

Tub. The patented push-pull mechanism powers the loaded 

Tub into the container. Once inside, the Hatch is closed to hold 

the logs securely in place, and the Tub is retracted. 

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Tidewater hosts 

spectacular 

Demo Day 2024 

Tidewater Equipment’s 

third demo day was the 

culmination of years 

of careful planning. 

The event took place 

on a beautiful spring 

day at the Langdale 

farm outside Valdosta, 

Georgia, a key region 

where Tidewater has 

a strong support 

presence and a high 

concentration of forest 

industry customers. 

Following previous demo 

days in 2015 and 2017, this 

was Tidewater’s largest 

and best attended ever. 1,600 

visitors attended the one-day 

event that featured an all- 

Tigercat live demonstration, 

21 Tigercat machines on static 

display, food trucks, and games 

and entertainment aimed at 

men, women and children of 

every possible age group. 

The live demonstration 

was operated by Tidewater 

Equipment customer Sandlin 

Forest Products and featured a 

620H skidder, 234B and T250D 

loaders, a 720G feller buncher 

and a 6900 grinder. In addition 

to the feller bunchers, skidders 

and loaders common to the US 

South, the static machines on 

display included the TCi 920 

dozer, a 480B track mulcher, 

and the 865 and 875E loggers. 

The Tigercat simulator, with 

its new track feller buncher 

program, was a big draw at the 

event and saw a constant flow 

of traffic by attendees of all 

ages. 

Tigercat brought 57 people 

to the event including field 

representatives, product 

managers, designers, and 

key senior-level management 

personnel. It was an excellent 

opportunity to interact directly 

with customers, as well as 

Tidewater sales and technical 

representatives. Nothing beats 

first-hand feedback and an 

exchange of ideas in a relaxed 

and welcoming setting. “I 

congratulate the Tidewater 

and Tigercat crews who 

worked diligently to set up this 

event, and of course, first and 

foremost, our customers,” says 

Tigercat founder and president 

Ken MacDonald. “Without 

them, there is no reason for the 

rest of us. This is simply the 

best way to meet and get to 

know our customers.” 

Tidewater president Jamie 

Young comments, “The turnout 

has been spectacular. The 

weather has been spectacular. 

It’s been a blessing to 

Tidewater and our customers, 

and we are very grateful to 

have the turnout we have. It 

was critical for us to show not 

only customers that we are 

different but our own team. We 

are trying to be the best dealer 

we can possibly be.” 

“A venue of this magnitude 

takes years to plan, and I’ll say 

the Tidewater group certainly 

hit a homerun. Visiting and 

spending time with the 

team from one of our largest 

business partners and Tigercat 

customers from the five states 

they represent all at one venue 

was invaluable. This demo was 

probably the most impressive 

event I have attended in my 25- 

year career at Tigercat. Thanks 

to the Tidewater team and 

our customers for making the 

demo a memorable event and 

a huge success,” says Tigercat 

US sales manager, Kevin Selby. 


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SAWLINES 

Acon Timber: The first 

MiCROTEC Logeye with 

X-ray capabilities in South 

America 

Acon Timber, the 

Argentinean sawmill of 

the Austrian HS Timber 

Group, celebrated 

the inauguration of 

its production site in 

Gobernador Virasoro, 

Corrientes, in April. 

The plant designed for the 

processing of regional 

pine (pinus taeda and 

pinus elliottii) wood has an 

annual production capacity of 

370.000 m3 dry sawn timber. 

The state-of-the-art sawmill 

operates according to the 

zero-waste principle, meaning 

that 100% of the raw material 

is used in the production 

process. This commitment to 

sustainability is supported 

by MiCROTEC solutions 

that ensure the best use of 

wood, which also reflects the 

continuation of the longstanding 

partnership between 

MiCROTEC and the HS Timber 

Group. 

First Logeye including X-ray in 

South America 

This project signifies a 

remarkable advancement 

in South America’s forestry 

industry with the introduction 

of the region’s first Logeye 

equipped with X-ray 

capabilities. The multi-sensor 

scanner combines the data 

from laser, color, and X-ray 

sensors to provide real 360° 

shape of the log. Based on this 

it measures a stable underbark 

volume of the logs throughout 

the variation of external 

conditions such as humidity or 

seasonal changes and provides 

data for the sorting based also 

on the internal features of the 

logs such as the dimension of 

knots. 

The Logeye works together 

with the Winlog sorting and 

control system that uses the 

data for accurate tracking 

and sorting of the logs. 

Additionally, it visualizes 

the infeed and sorting line 

according to personalized 

parameters and allows 

the management of stock 

targets, suppliers, shifts, 

and downtimes according to 

customized needs. 

Extensive R&D efforts are 

rewarded with success 

The Logeye underbark 

measurement has been made 

possible by the extensive 

research and development 

efforts involved in the project. 

Even training data collected 

by the unique MiCROTEC CT 

Log has been used to train the 

Logeye to reliably recognize 

the underbark diameter of 

logs independently. This 

highlights the capabilities of 

the MiCROTEC Ai platform, 

showing the advantages of 

cross-learning. 

Recurring trust in Goldeneye 

Acon Timber’s planer mill is 

equipped with a Goldeneye 

Transverse scanner for accurate 

sorting and trimming from all 

four sides that runs at a speed 

of 200 boards per minute. With 

its multi-sensor approach the 

scanner integrates color, laser, 

and grain deviation images 

into one overlapping, multidimensional 

image, that allows 

the detection of defects such 

as knots, splits, bark, wane, 

and twist of boards. 

The Goldeneye works 

together with the control suite 

Variosort and is fully integrated 

in the planer line provided by 

Springer. Additionally, an M3 

Scan measures the moisture 

content of the lumber while 

a Warpscan measures its 

geometry to outsort nonconforming 

boards. 

The Goldeneye has already 

been installed in previous 

projects with the HS Timber 

Group and although the 

wood species is different this 

time, the implementation has 

been going smoothly and the 

installation was completed 

rapidly so that it has been 

operational early on. 


Introducing Sawbox: The innovative Wood Processing solution 

Cutting capacity: Up to 8.5 million board feet of wood in two-shift operation. 

Log diameter: 10 to 42 in, Lengths: 10 to 16 ft 2 in (20 ft on request) 

100% self-sufficiency: Cut your own logs, optimize production costs. 

Space-saving: Optimal use of operating area from 5,400 ft² to a maximum of 10,800 ft². 

Long-term predictable prices: Own production ensures stable product prices. 

Sustainability and regional value creation: Use of local wood, recycling of all wood waste. 

Green footprint: up to 75% yield, maximizes log usage. 

Innovative solutions for the North American 

wood-processing industry 

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SAWLINES 

Mini Canter Profiler 

In the ever-evolving 

landscape of wood 

processing, it’s no 

surprise that efficiency 

and precision are 

paramount. Every 

mill operator seeks 

solutions that not only 

streamline operations 

but also enhance output 

quality. In this pursuit, 

BID Group presents 

two groundbreaking 

innovations 

revolutionizing sawlines 

and operations: the Mini 

Canter Profiler and the 

CETEC Twin Bandsaw 

featuring the new on-thefly 

maintenance system. 

BID Group’s Sawline 

Excellence Redefines 

Wood Processing 

BID’s Mini Canter Profiler 

Compact yet powerful, the 

Mini Canter Profiler stands tall 

as the pinnacle of efficiency 

in wood profiling and curve 

sawing, making it the ideal 

choice for space-conscious 

mills. 

Features Driving Performance 

The design of the Mini 

Canter Profiler combines the 

canter and profiler within a 

single module, along with 

a guillotine press roll feed 

module, creating a compact 

curve sawing system. This 

innovative setup not only 

saves space but also enhances 

efficiency by streamlining 

the cutting process. With 

three distinct feed modules 

providing a robust grip on 

cants during cutting, precision 

and consistency in output are 

ensured. Advanced hydraulic 

force control technologies 

further optimize performance 

by applying the optimal 

pressure on each cant, 

guaranteeing precise cuts, and 

minimizing waste. Sold with 

Comact-branded secondary 

breakdown scanners, 

optimizers, and PLC systems, 

the Mini Canter Profiler offers 

a comprehensive solution 

for maximizing efficiency 

and output quality in wood 

processing operations. 

Benefits at a Glance 

• Seamless Integration: The 

Mini Canter Profiler’s ultracompact 

design ensures 

seamless integration 

into existing mill setups, 

minimizing disruptions and 

maximizing productivity. 

• Enhanced Efficiency: By 

eliminating the need for 

boards to return to the 

edger, this innovation boosts 

sawmill efficiency, optimizing 

resource utilization and 

reducing processing times. 

• Swift ROI: With its rapid 

results and tangible impact 

on operations, the Mini 

Canter Profiler ensures a 

swift return on investment, 

empowering mill owners 

to reap the benefits in 

record time. 

BID Group’s CETEC Twin 

Bandsaw – Featuring the 

New On-The-Fly Maintenance 

System 

Traditionally, changing a 

blade in a wood processing 

line meant halting operations 

entirely, a costly and timeconsuming 

endeavor. However, 

with the CETEC Twin Bandsaw, 

BID Group introduces a 

game-changing solution that 

eliminates downtime without 

compromising safety or quality. 

Key Advantages: 

• On-the-fly maintenance: 

Unlike conventional 

bandsaws, the latest CETEC 

Twin and Quad Bandsaw 

design enables blade 

changes during operation, 

thanks to its innovative saw 

change system. This feature 

not only minimizes downtime 

but also eliminates financial 

losses associated with 

production halts. 

• Enhanced safety: With 

separate hydraulic units 

and a rear-opening bandsaw 

design, operators can safely 

perform maintenance tasks 

on one side while the other 

side continues cutting 

lumber, automatically 

shielded from potential 

hazards. While competitors 

may overlook such safety 

measures, at BID Group, 

safety is non-negotiable. 


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during production 

• Operational Efficiency: 

The ability to continue 

sawing while conducting 

maintenance tasks translates 

to unparalleled operational 

efficiency. Whether it’s 

checking lubrication, 

inspecting components, 

or replacing valves, the 

CETEC Twin Bandsaw keeps 

operations running smoothly. 

While it may require slightly 

more space and installation 

complexity compared to 

traditional bandsaws, the 

CETEC Twin Bandsaw’s ability 

to operate continuously 

without interruptions makes 

it a coveted asset in the 

wood processing industry. 

More benefits of the CETEC 

include the following: 

• Cutting-edge sensors 

continuously track the saw’s 

position on the wheels, 

automatically adjusting 

wheel tilt and strain to 

ensure precise blade 

tracking. 

• Superior recovery rates 

thanks to thin kerf 

technology. 

• Reliable performance 

ensured by its double 

column frame designed for 

high-strain tensioning and 

zero cantilever. 

Integrated Solutions for 

Optimal Performance 

Both the Mini Canter Profiler 

and the CETEC Twin Bandsaw 

are not standalone solutions 

but integral components of BID 

Group’s offerings. Coupled with 

state-of-the-art PLC systems 

and optimization technologies, 

these innovations represent an 

approach to wood processing, 

where efficiency, precision, and 

safety converge to redefine 

industry standards. 

As the wood processing 

industry navigates the 

challenges of modernization 

and optimization, BID 

Group stands as a beacon of 

innovation, offering solutions 

that not only meet but exceed 

the evolving needs of mill 

operators. With the Mini Canter 

Profiler and the CETEC Twin 

Bandsaw leading the charge, 

the future of wood processing 

looks brighter than ever. For 

more information, contact us at 

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SAWLINES 

Sawbox - from 

debarking via 

scanning to 

stacking 

Introducing SAWBOX: Revolutionizing 

the North American Lumber Industry 

From Log to Lumber 

with One Operator 

The lumber industry 

is on the cusp of 

a technological 

revolution, and 

SAWBOX is leading 

the way with its 

groundbreaking ability 

to turn logs into lumber 

with just one operator. 

This innovative sawmill 

solution is designed 

to meet the needs of 

modern wood processing 

operations, providing a 

compact, automated system 

that ensures efficient, high 

quality lumber production. 

Most importantly, the SAWBOX 

allows you to process 

diameters up to 42 inches 

that you would not be able 

to handle in your normal 

production operations. For 

businesses in North America 

the SAWBOX promises to be 

a game changer, delivering 

benefits that are too significant 

to ignore. 

Key Benefits of SAWBOX 

• Self-Sufficiency 

One of the outstanding 

features of SAWBOX is its 

ability to make companies 

self-sufficient. By allowing 

companies to cut their own 

logs, SAWBOX helps optimize 

production costs and ensures 

a steady supply of raw 

materials. This level of control 

over the production process 

can significantly improve a 

company’s profitability and 

operational efficiency. 

• Cost-Effective Investment 

Setting up a SAWBOX is 

much more affordable than 

traditional sawing technology. 

The reduced investment costs 

make it possible for smaller 

companies to own and operate 

their own sawmills, paving the 

way for greater autonomy and 

financial stability. 

• Increased vs Enhanced Yield 

and Efficiency 

SAWBOX is designed to 

maximize the use of each log, 

achieving yields of up to 75%. 

This high level of efficiency 

not only reduces waste, but 

also increases the overall 

production, making the most of 

the available resources. 

• Sustainability and Regional 

Added Value 

SAWBOX supports the use of 

local wood and the recycling 

of all wood waste, promoting 

sustainability and boosting the 

local economies. By sourcing 

wood locally and minimizing 

waste, companies can reduce 

their ecological footprint and 

contribute to sustainable 

forestry practices. 

• Predictable Pricing 

With SAWBOX, companies can 

enjoy long-term stable product 

prices by controlling their 

own production processes. 

This predictability is crucial 

for maintaining competitive 

pricing and ensuring customer 

satisfaction in a fluctuating 

market. 

• Impressive Cutting Capacity 

The SAWBOX can process up 

to 8.5 million board feet of 

lumber in a two-shift operation. 

It accommodates logs from 10 

to 42 inches in diameter and 

from 10 to 16 feet 2 inches 

(on request 20 feet) in length, 

available upon request. This 

versatility makes it suitable 

for a wide range of lumber 

dimensions. 

• Space Efficiency 

SAWBOX is designed to fit into 

spaces ranging from 5,400 to 

10,800 square feet, allowing for 

optimal use of available space. 

This compact footprint is 

perfect for companies looking 

to maximize their production 

capacity without the need for 

large, sprawling facilities. 


Embrace the Future with 

SAWBOX 

For North American wood 

processing companies, the 

benefits of adopting SAWBOX 

are clear. Whether you are 

a sawmill, CLT or a gluelam 

facility, integrating the 

SAWBOX into your production 

line can lead to significant 

improvements in efficiency, 

cost savings, and sustainability. 

As the industry continues 

to evolve, staying ahead of the 

curve is essential. Discover 

how SAWBOX can transform 

your business, making it more 

competitive and resilient in 

a rapidly changing market. 

By investing in SAWBOX, you 

will not only improve your 

manufacturing capabilities, 

but also contribute to a more 

sustainable and economically 

vibrant community. 

Explore the possibilities 

of SAWBOX and take the first 

step towards a more efficient 

and sustainable future for your 

wood processing business. 

About SPRINGER 

The family-owned company 

located in Austria (Europe), 

Greer (USA) and Nanaimo 

(Canada), plans, develops, and 

produces machines and state 

of the art solutions for the 

The optimized cutting process of Springer´s Sawbox 

Machining Center 

wood processing industry. 

All processes, such as 

transporting, sorting, grading 

of wood, and automation, 

are implemented at the 

highest technological level. 

Special attention is placed on 

sustainability. The climateneutral 

company employs more 

than 500 people worldwide 

and is managed by the third 

generation of the Springer 

family, Timo Springer and 

Gero Springer. 

www.springer-usa.com 

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SAWLINES 

Isojoen Saha invests in 

the future with a new 

sawmill line 

Isojoen Saha Oy is 

constructing a new 

main sawmill line. The 

investment is one of the 

largest in the company’s 

history and continues 

the sawmill’s long-term 

development program. 

The new modern main 

sawmill line will diversify 

and enhance Isojoen Saha’s 

production. For example, wood raw 

material can be utilized even better 

and more accurately in the future. 

“Our product range will also 

diversify. The sawmill line enables 

more customer-oriented products 

and wider markets,” explains CEO 

Esa Hakamäki. 

Construction work on the 

new premises for the sawmill 

line started in May 2024 and 

will be completed in early 2025. 

The sawmill line itself will be 

commissioned in stages during 

2025. The new main sawmill line 

will replace the current one. 

The investment brings 

positive employment effects to 

the region. Local companies, 

such as EP-insinöörit Oy and 

Rakennuspalvelut T Kiukkonen Oy 

from Kauhajoki, are responsible 

for the construction work, and 

several local subcontractors are 

involved in the project. The sawmill 

line will be delivered by Veisto Oy. 

Other equipment suppliers are also 

mainly domestic. 

“The multiplier effects of 

the new main sawmill line are 

substantial. The investment 

secures Isojoen Saha’s operations 

far into the future, which is 

significant for the entire region’s 

economy. We are proud of 

this investment in sustainable 

development and the vitality 

of our region. We want to be a 

reliable employer and partner 

for local forest owners and other 

stakeholders in the future as well,” 

says Hakamäki. 

Isojoen Saha was founded in 

1949, and the first logs were sawn 

at the same location 75 years 

ago. Production will continue on 

the current lines throughout the 

construction period, so there will 

be no interruptions in deliveries. 

The investment in the new main 

sawmill line is co-financed by the 

European Union. 

Esa Hakamäki, CEO of 

Isojoen Saha 

The new main sawmill line in 

a nutshell 

• The area of the property to be 

built is 2,200 m2 

• The property includes sawmill 

feeding, the new sawmill line, byproduct 

handling from sawmill 

production, and a feeding and 

intermediate storage system for 

green sorting of sawn timber 

• Construction period 2024–2025 

• The new main sawmill line will be 

commissioned in Isojoen Saha’s 

75th anniversary year 2025 

New Canadian order for RemaSawco 

RemaSawco works with 

a partner in Canada 

who has now signed an 

agreement with a North 

American customer 

where RemaSawco’s 

order value amounts to 

approximately 

SEK 3 million 

For several years now, 

RemaSawco has 

collaborated with a 

partner in Canada who has 

now signed an agreement 

with an end customer in the 

USA. RemaSawco’s part of 

the agreement concerns the 

licensing of RemaSawco’s 

world-leading system for board 

scanning, RS-BoardScannerQ, 

which can be used in all parts 

of the board handling process 

at a sawmill. The agreement 

also includes technical support 

during commissioning. 

Delivery, installation and 

commissioning are planned for 

the third quarter of 2024. 

“Just like in Sweden and the 

rest of Europe, North America 

has also suffered from limited 

availability of raw materials, 

which results in higher raw 

material prices. We now note 

that more and more customers 

are discovering the benefits 

of our market-leading board 

scanner and what it can do for 

more efficient board sorting 

with higher yields using correct 

optimization” says Emilien 

Saindon, CEO RemaSawco AB 

Emilien Saindon, CEO 

RemaSawco AB 


MORE THAN MECHANICS 

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Frøslev Træ’s own thermally modified wood production 

enhances service level and flexibility – demand keeps 

growing 

Frøslev Træ is one of Denmark’s 

largest timber suppliers. The 

company supplies timber 

and various processed wood 

products not only for the 

construction industry but 

also for retailers. Operating in 

southern Denmark, near the 

German border, the company 

processes timber and supplies 

processed wood products to 

its home country and to the 

German market, as well as to 

12 other countries. 

In 2016, Frøslev Træ 

decided to add thermally 

modified wood to its product 

range. Initially, the demand 

was low. According to Jørgen 

K. Johansen, the company’s 

operational director, the 

COVID-19 pandemic resulted 

in significant growth in the 

construction industry adding 

to an already prevalent trend of 

biocide free wood treatments, 

as a result of which demand 

for thermally modified wood 

surged. Frøslev Træ had bought 

thermally modified wood in 

smaller quantities from various 

suppliers and could no longer 

supply customer demand. 

The Idea of Own Production 

Emerged from High Demand 

As demand for thermally 

modified wood skyrocketed, 

Frøslev Træ conducted a small 

market survey in the Danish 

market to understand the 

demand. The survey indicated 

a growing preference for 

environmentally friendly 

and aesthetically pleasing 

thermally modified wood 

material. Encouraged by this, 

the company began exploring 

opportunities to start its own 

production, leveraging its 

extensive experience in wood 

processing and treatment. 

Through these explorations, 

Jartek and Frøslev Træ entered 

into discussion. Frøslev Træ 

was convinced by Jartek’s 

experience in delivering 

industrial-scale production 

facilities. What was seen as an 

additional advantage according 

to Johansen, was that the 

thermally modified wood 

produced in Jartek’s kilns could 

be assigned the respected 

ThermoWood® product 

name. This ensures that the 

end product is of high quality 

and stability. ThermoWood® 

retains its dimensions and 

shape exceptionally well 

regardless of moisture 

conditions in comparison to, 

for example, classical biocidal 

pressure-treated wood. 

The Environmentally Friendly 

Production Process Was 

Planned Together 

Once Frøslev Træ decided to 

establish a production facility 

with Jartek’s equipment, 

the planning work began 

in collaboration. Jartek’s 

staff visited the site of the 

production facility. The 

production facility was planned 

in a way that the harmful gases 

generated during the treatment 

process are burned within the 

production facility rather than 

being released directly into 

the atmosphere. If released 

directly, these gases would 

cause unpleasant odor among 

other environmental issues. 

ThermoWood® is 

treated only with heat, 

steam, and water and is 

therefore inherently more 

environmentally friendly than 

wood that has been treated 

with biocides. By not releasing 

gases into the air, this 

process becomes even more 

environmentally friendly. 

Demand Increases – Another 

Production Facility Project 

Initiated 

The first production facility 

began production in the 

spring of 2022, and shortly 

thereafter, a deal was made for 

a second production facility. 

Frøslev Træ’s customers prefer 

thermally treated wood to 

such an extent that currently 

one-fifth of the company’s 

turnover comes from 


ThermoWood®. With its own 

production, Frøslev Træ has 

also improved its service level 

– being able to deliver from its 

own warehouses means that 

delivery times are shorter and 

transportation emissions have 

decreased. 

Harri Puolanne, Jartek’s 

business director responsible 

for the project, believes that 

the high demand of thermally 

modified wood is also due to 

the beautiful appearance of it, 

as beautiful architecture and 

timber construction are valued 

in Denmark. 

Jartek’s Experts Always 

Supervise Installations 

According to Puolanne, there 

were no difficulties during the 

construction of either of the 

thermal treatment kilns. The 

design and installation of the 

equipment went smoothly, and 

the kilns have been operating 

without issues in Denmark. 

Jartek stayed on schedule, 

and cooperation with Frøslev 

Træ and subcontractors was 

effortless. 

Jartek’s own staff always 

oversee the installation 

Jørgen K. Johansen, the 

company’s operational 

director 

Harri Puolanne, Jartek’s 

business director 

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Invest Oy 

and commissioning of the 

production facility – this time, 

Puolanne was present himself 

to ensure that everything 

went as planned. In Europe, 

Jartek also utilizes its own 

subcontractors for installation 

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work, while in projects 

conducted further away, local 

subcontractors are used. 

The Future of Processing Lies 

in Products Like Thermally 

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Both Johansen and Puolanne 

state that the collaboration 

has been excellent. Johansen 

praises Jartek for managing 

the entire process from project 

management to maintenance 

support. Both Frøslev Træ 

and its customers have been 

satisfied with the quality of 

the end product. According to 

Johansen, the environmentally 

friendly ThermoWood® 

material with its excellent 

properties is of interest to 

customers. 

Frøslev Træ plans to further 

increase the share of thermally 

modified wood in its production 

and sales and to continue 

the fruitful cooperation with 

Jartek. Johansen sees the 

future of wood processing 

in environmentally friendly 

and sustainable processes 

such as the production of 

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SAWLINES 

Battle Ground, Washington 

— All three of the 

Rockwell Automation 

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1756-M02AS, and 1756-M02AE, 

have reached end-of-life and, 

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option, which leaves a need for 

a motion solution that Delta 

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system integrators consider 

RMC Motion Controllers 

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modules. 

Delta’s RMC Motion 

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Features of Delta Motion’s 

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SAWLINES 

Keitele Timber Oy invests 

more than EUR 40 million 

Keitele Group, one 

of Finland’s largest 

mechanical wood 

processing companies, 

has announced that 

it was investing more 

than EUR 40 million to 

increase annual sawn 

timber capacity at its 

sawmill in Keitele, 

Finland reports FEA. 

With the expansion, 

the Keitele Timber 

Oy sawmill will be 

capable of producing 600,000 

cubic meters of finished sawn 

timber. The investment is 

planned for 2025–26. 

According to the press 

release, the investment will 

increase net sales by EUR 

60 million, while production 

at Keitele will increase by 

almost 50%. The investment 

includes a new packaging 

plant, additional drying 

capacity, a processing 

warehouse and batten load 

handling equipment, as well 

as 6 hectares of land and new 

storage buildings for end 

products. 

The use of logs at Keitele 

will increase to almost 1.3 

million cubic meters per year. 

The majority of the increasing 

use of wood is spruce logs, 

which are procured not only 

from North Savo but also from 

nearby regions. 

The Finnish timber market, 

which has become skewed as 

a result of the end of Russian 

pulpwood imports and the 

increased energy use of wood, 

will be balanced thanks to the 

increased use of logs. This 

creates a market for longcycle 

raw material, which is 

processed into sawn timber 

and wood products to store 

carbon. 

Keitele Timber Oy’s total 

sawn timber production 

capacity will increase to 1.25 

million cubic meters of finished 

sawn timber. The company’s 

other production facilities 

are located in Alajärvi, South 

Ostrobothnia and Kemijärvi 

in Lapland. The three modern 

plants use a total of nearly 

2.7 million cubic meters of 

high-quality Finnish conifer 

logs per year, and the wood 

procurement of Keitele 

Forest Oy, the Group’s parent 

company, covers more than 

60% of the need. 

BID Group Honored as OEM Partner of the Year 

BID Group, a pioneer in wood 

processing solutions, has 

announced that it has been 

bestowed with a distinguished 

award as OEM Partner of 

the Year from Rockwell 

Automation. 

The award, presented 

during The PartnerNetwork 

Conference, hosted by 

Rockwell Automation, 

recognizes BID Group’s 

outstanding commitment to 

ensuring customer success. 

Rockwell Automation, a global 

leader in industrial automation 

and digital transformation, 

uses its PartnerNetwork 

Awards to commend 

organizations that exhibit 

exceptional performance in 

implementing transformative 

solutions, thereby fostering 

collaboration and innovation 

within the industry. 

“We are deeply honored 

to receive this award from 

Rockwell Automation,” said 

Simon Potvin, President of 

Wood Processing at BID 

Group. “Our relationship with 

Rockwell has transformed 

from a provider to a partner 

status, enabling us to deliver 

unmatched support and 

solutions for our customers. 

Through this collaborative 

journey, we’ve identified 

and implemented innovative 

solutions specifically tailored 

to address the demands of the 

wood processing industry.” 

The award highlights 

BID Group’s ongoing efforts 

to leverage advanced 

technologies, including 

artificial intelligence and digital 

automation, to revolutionize 

wood processing workflows 

and optimize production 

efficiency. By partnering 

with industry leaders like 

Rockwell Automation, BID 

Group continues to push the 

boundaries of what’s possible, 

delivering unparalleled value 

to its customers and driving 

positive change in the wood 

processing industry. 

“We extend our heartfelt 

gratitude to Rockwell 

Automation for this honor, to 

our dedicated team whose 

hard work has made this 

achievement possible, and, of 

course, to our highly valued 

customers, regarded not only 

as clients but also as partners,” 

commented Simon Potvin. 

Simon Potvin, President 

of Wood Processing at 

BID Group 


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SAWLINES 

Kalesnikoff has 

announced it will 

construct a third location 

this year. While the exact 

location of the new facility 

won’t be announced 

for a few more weeks, a 

Kalesnikoff recent press 

release says it will be 

located near the existing 

mill and mass timber 

facility in the Nelson- 

Castlegar corridor. 

Kalesnikoff announces 

third new $34 million Mass 

Timber Facility in West 

Kootenays, Britsh Columbia 

The building itself will be 

constructed in part using 

Kalesnikoff’s own mass 

timber components. Groundbreaking 

is anticipated soon 

with a targeted opening by the 

end of 2024. 

Once complete, the new 

facility will create up to 90 new 

jobs. The company says the 

new offerings will complement 

existing Kalesnikoff products 

and will be used for walls, 

flooring and full modular 

construction mass timber 

projects. 

“We have experienced 

consistently strong interest 

and demand in our initial mass 

timber investment announced 

almost exactly five years 

ago,” Chris Kalesnikoff, chief 

operating officer of Kalesnikoff 

Mass Timber, said in a release. 

“This additional offering of 

leading mass timber products 

and services for the North 

American construction industry 

will support mass timber 

buildings including student 

and workforce housing, 

prefabricated housing and 

other mass timber projects.” 

In 2019, Kalesnikoff 

expanded into the mass timber 

market with a $35-million 

manufacturing facility in South 

Slocan that produces prefabricated 

engineered building 

products in the form of gluedlaminated 

beams and crosslaminated 

timber. On opening, 

it created 60 new jobs, but now 

employs 160. 

Products and services at 

the new facility will include 

modular construction, 

prefabricated mass timber 

and light frame components, 

Chris Kalesnikoff, CEO, 

Kalesnikoff Mass Timber 

and custom installation-ready 

products to meet customers’ 

needs. It will also increase 

Kalensnikoff’s glue laminated 

timber capacity. 

KWF Tagung Schwarzenborn 

19th – 22nd June 


WOOD DRYING 

TECHNOLOGY 

The HCK continuous 

kiln dryer is Brunner- 

Hildebrand´s answer to 

the increasing demand 

for continuous kiln 

drying technology, 

especially in the 

expanding marketplace 

of the softwood industry. 

The HCK operates in 

unidirectional mode with 

lumber package motion 

through the kiln in 

longitudinal orientation. 

This comes as a big 

advantage in terms of 

mill workflow with a clear 

distinction between wet 

side and dry side. Forklift 

transport is reduced to a 

minimum, no mingling 

of wet and dry lumber 

storage any more! 

Brunner-Hildebrand HCK – 

the future of Continuous 

Kiln Drying! 

Brunner-Hildebrand´s HCK 

is divided in length into 

several drying zones. 

The number and size of these 

drying zones are designed 

according to the customers´s 

desired KD output. The kilns 

are rail-loaded and may 

operate on a single rail or with 

up to six rails depending on 

customer specs. Roofings may 

be added in front of the HCK 

and behind to shelter lumber 

from rain and snow. 

With some degree of 

simplification, the HCK dryer 

may be regarded as a number 

of batch kilns placed next 

to each other with lumber 

flow breaching through the 

side walls of the individual 

chambers. Each drying zone 

is tightly controlled in terms 

of temperature, air speed and 

relative humidity – all of these 

parameters adapted to the 

actual level of lumber moisture 

content. 

Air speed generated 

by heavy-duty axial fans 

is controlled by VFCs with 

periodical reversal of flow 

direction. This eliminates 

wet spots and results in 

homogenous final moisture 

content of the lumber load. 

Brunner-Hildebrand´s HTT 

(Hildebrand Turbo Technology) 

system raises airspeed to 

the maximum without the 

necessity of installing overly 

large fans with high power 

consumption. HTT consists of 

aluminum baffles which are 

periodically moved in vertical 

direction, thus shutting certain 

sections of the lumber stacks 

off from the air flow. This 

increases air velocity in the 

sections that are still exposed 

to the air flow while air speed 

is reduced to almost zero in the 

baffled sections. This brings 

about a recurring conditioning 

effect which results in 

minimized spread of final mc 

distribution. 

Kiln carts are moved 

through the HCK by powerful 

hydraulic pusher units inserted 

into the concrete foundation 

at the kiln entrance. Hydraulic 

power is sized for pushing 

the entire lumber load 

forward throughout the kiln. 

Indexing of the kiln carts is 

performed in full automatic 

mode, with surveillance 

by a comprehensive set of 

photoelectric sensors and end 

switches. 

As an integral part of the 

kiln carts, Brunner-Hildebrand 

installs their revolutionay 

HWPT (short for „Hildebrand 

Weight Precision Technology“) 

system. With these wireless 

weight measuring bars, 

customers are capable of 

measuring the weight of the 

entire lumber stack resting 

on top of the kiln cart and 

record the weight and moisture 

loss over time. The benefit 

is a much tighter mc control 

with hundreds of boards or 

more determining the current 

average mc. 

With a multi-rail HCK, the 

customer is even given the 

opportunity of drying several 

lumber dimensions in one 

continuous kiln by simply 

running different throughput 

rates for each track. With 

Brunner-Hildebrand´s special 

feature, the Kiln Prime Zone 

(KPZ), this even works for 

lumber dimensions with 

differing final target mc. 

With Brunner-Hildebrand´s 

game-changing GreenKilns 

technology, the individual 

drying zones of the HCK cooperate 

in a thermal compound 

system. Excess heat from one 

drying zone will be extracted 

and guided to another drying 

zone which is in actual demand 

of additional heat. This way, up 

to 25% of thermal consumption 

may be saved and reused for 

lumber drying in an ecofriendly 

way. 

In 2024, PATA - the leading 

forest management, lumber 

production, logistics and trade 

company in Latvia – finished 

commissioning the last of four 

Hildebrand HCK continuous 

kilns for their greenfield project 

at Jekabpils, about 85 miles 

southeast of the capital city 

Riga. All of these kilns feature 

GreenKilns, HTT, HWPT and 

individual zone control as 

described above. Customer 

feedback has been highly 

positive with kiln capacity 

exceeding sawline output 

considerably and lumber grade 

exactly at the desired level. 

For more information on 

Hildebrand Continuous Kilns 

and various other types of kiln 

dryers, please contact andreas. 

mueller@brunner-hildebrand. 

com or visit www.brunnerhildebrand.com. 


SAWLINES 

Virginia Carolina 

Forest Products in 

Lawrenceville, VA, 

is using just one 

USNR lineal grader 

to grade both a pine 

and a mixed rough 

hardwood lumber line 

in a new, more efficient 

application design. 

Virginia Carolina Forest Products uses USNR’s 

lineal grader for hardwood and softwood lines 

The production lines run 

parallel to one another 

and the scan frame is 

placed on a rail system that 

intersects both. At the flip of 

a switch, the scan frame can 

easily move between the more 

heavily used planer line and 

the hardwood line. As each 

board reaches the landing 

table, an overhead board 

tracker projects the grade onto 

each board to be screened by a 

quality control technician. 

This quick-switch setup 

will allow both lines to receive 

faster, more accurate grading 

for increased value. 

USNR is grateful for the 

opportunity to apply this new 

technology to the production 

lines at Virginia Carolina Forest 

Products. 

USNR improves kiln 

efficiency at Toney Lumber 

USNR recently 

implemented several 

upgrades to the batch 

kiln at Toney Lumber in 

Louisburg, North Carolina. This 

project included reskinning the 

kiln, replacing the doors, and 

upgrading to more efficient 

materials. The all-aluminum 

door panels and skins with 

wrap-around style corners 

minimize leaks, improving 

drying times and providing 

better structural integrity to 

produce top-quality lumber 

products. 

USNR works closely with 

Toney Lumber in Louisburg on 

these essential maintenance 

and upgrade projects. 

Visit their web page or 

contact a USNR representative 

to learn more about the 

complete lineup of lumber 

drying technology. 

Kiwi Lumber receives new MillExpert Log Sorter 

In Masterton, New Zealand, 

Kiwi Lumber is streamlining 

their operation with a new 

MillExpert Log Sorter system 

to identify badly shaped or 

oversized logs for removal prior 

to entering the sawmill log 

breakdown line. 

Comprised of four Bioluma 

3900L sensors and USNR’s 

MillExpert software, this log 

sorter system immediately 

improves throughput by 

keeping logs flowing steadily 

into the sawmill while also 

helping prevent log jams. 

USNR is proud to be part 

of this project to improve Kiwi 

Lumber’s operation. 

BioLuma 

3900L Lineal 

Sensor 


WOOD DRYING 

TECHNOLOGY 

In 2019 Pleasant River 

became the first North 

American company 

to invest in Valutec’s 

drying technology 

“They are the best kilns 

out there!”, said Chris 

Brochu, co-president of 

Pleasant River sawmill 

group, when he, 

together with his brother 

Jason Brochu, received 

the prize as Timber 

Processing’s sawmilling 

person of the year 2023. 

In 2019 Pleasant River 

became the first North 

American company to 

invest in Valutec’s 

drying technology. 

Valutec: 

“The best kilns out there!” 

Since then they’ve 

invested in another three 

Valutec TC continuous 

kilns. Other notable North 

American companies that have 

invested in Valutec kilns are JD 

Irving, Hampton Lumber and 

Spruce Products. 

As the leading developer 

and world leader in continuous 

kilns Valutec has delivered 

more than 1 500 continuous 

kilns to sawmills around the 

world. The latest development 

is the “TC continuous kiln”. 

A sustainable state-of-theart 

kiln that combines high 

capacity and flexibility with 

excellent quality and low 

energy consumption. 

Built to Last 

very energy efficient. Studies 

shows that Valutec’s stainless 

steel TC continuous kiln emits 

23 tons less CO2 per year 

than the correspondent kiln 

built in aluminum. 23 tons of 

CO2 is about as much as three 

hectares of coniferous forest 

absorbs in a year. 

The TC Kiln 

Valutec is the only company 

offering TC kilns. A kiln type 

that comes with distinguishing 

features such as low energy 

consumption, high flexibility 

and superior capacity. It gives 

the operator the possibility 

to create the ultimate drying 

process with freedom to mix 

dimensions, minimal moisture 

content variation and reduced 

risk of checking. Annual 

capacity can reach 150 MMBF 

with target moisture contents 

down to around 12-18% with a 

standard deviation of 1%. The 

principle is based on the timber 

package being fed length-wise 

through zones in which the air 

circulates laterally across the 

drying channel. This enables 

the separate regulation of 

the climate in different zones 

according to a schedule that 

comes very close to the ideal 

schedule of a batch kiln. 

“The leap in technology 

has fundamentally changed 

the way of working at many 

sawmills. Higher flexibility 

creates significant advantages, 

Valutec kilns are probably the 

market’s most sustainable 

timber kilns. Constructed 

in stainless steel, resistant 

to thermal expansion and 

fatigue, the kilns have superior 

longevity (minimum 40 years), 

require no reskinning and 

minimal maintenance. The kilns 

are equipped with efficient 

IE5 fan motors,heat recovery 

systems and many energysaving 

functions in their control 

system which make the kilns 

Valutec’s kilns are constructed in stainless steel, giving them a 

superior longevity and minimal maintenance requirement. 


Since the beginning of 2023 

Robert Weithofer is Valutec’s 

North American sales 

representative 

particularly when it comes 

to planning. Competition is 

extremely tough in the sawmill 

business, where margins are 

tight. So, customers in this 

sector rely on high efficiency 

and quality,” says Robert 

Larsson, Managing Director, 

Valutec. 

Valmatics 4.0 

Valutec’s control system 

Valmatics 4.0 allows sawmills 

around the world to automate 

and optimise drying in all 

types of lumber kilns. High 

process quality is guaranteed 

by simulators programmed 

with data from hundreds of 

thousands of measurements 

that enable the calculation 

of drying processes with 

unbeatable accuracy from 

beginning to end. Valmatics 4.0 

means modern TC continuous 

kiln functions can be put to 

full use. All the kiln operator 

needs to know is the incoming 

and desired outcoming 

moisturecontent – the system 

does the rest. 

ValuSim, the calculation 

program for moisture content 

in Valutec’s control system 

“Valmatics 4.0” is based on a 

physical model for the diffusion 

of water from a wooden 

surface. The calculation model 

has been refined over many 

years and can today calculate 

moisture ratio with approx. 

1% accuracy. As input data, 

temperatures measured for the 

current drying batch are used 

as well as information about 

the properties of the dryer 

together with the dimensions 

of the wood, wood species, 

etc. ValuSim is fully integrated 

into Valmatics 4.0 and can be 

used for both calculation of 

the current moisture content 

and to generate drying 

schedules. Valmatics 4.0 is 

the only control system on 

the market that combines 

simulator technology with 

adaptive control, and enables 

optimization based on 

capacity, quality and energy 

consumption. Simultaneous. 

Customer Feedback 

“It’s a faster and better way 

to dry lumber”, Jason Brochu 

co-president of Pleasant River 

sawmill group. 

The TC kiln has reduced our 

energy consumption with 

more that 30%, states Mario 

Desjardins, General Manager, 

J.D. Irwing, CA. 

“VIDA strives to have the latest 

technology at all times. It will 

be very interesting to evaluate 

how much the TC kiln can help 

us streamline our production,” 

says Jonas Axelsson, Technical 

Director, VIDA GROUP, SWE. 

“We want to increase the 

drying capacity at our sawmills 

in Preding and Sachsenburg 

and saw that TC kilns were 

right for us. They offer a 

combination of high capacity 

and flexibility, without 

compromising on quality,” 

says Michael Fercher, CTO at 

HASSLACHER Group, AUT. 

The TC kiln does a great job, in 

a lot less time than we’re used 

to and puts out a much better 

product”, says Fred Haigis, 

Lumber Yard Supervisor Moose 

River, US. 

Ponsse Scorpion King 

Processor 

Pleasant River Lumber 

Pleasant River Lumber owns 

and operates 2 lumber 

manufacturing facilities, 

multiple log purchasing yards, 

two saw filing shops, and a 

trucking company spread out 

across the State of Maine. They 

operate two SPF Spruce/Fir 

framing lumber mills. 

The SPF Mills current 

capacity is 300 million board 

feet annually. The SPF product 

line consists of 2×3 through 

2×10 dimension lumber and 

1×3 through 1×6 boards 6’ to 

16’ long. 

The company has invested 

heavily in modern sawmill, 

drying, and planing technology 

to ensure maximum yield and 

consistent quality. 

Chris Brochu, Co-President, 


They ship their products 

in the Eastern US, using rail, 

flatbed trucks, containers, and 

dry vans. PRL prides itself on 

providing high-quality products 

and long-term consistent 

business relationships. 

A&A Brochu Logging 

Operations (Pleasant River 

Lumber) 

They are a cut-to-length 

operation using a Ponsse 

Scorpion King Processor and a 

new Ponsse Buffalo Forwarder 

that are running 2 shifts 

currently cutting 10 t/l’s of 

spruce per shift for their Enfield 

mill. They thin around 20 acres 

a week per shift. 

Jason Brochu, Co-President, 


Ponsse Buffalo Forwarder 

FORWARDERS 


Ponsse Forwarder Range 

Agility, power, 

ergonomics, weight 

distribution and 

economic efficiency – these are 

the features that set PONSSE 

forwarders apart. You can 

choose from various models 

suitable for soft terrain and 

steep slopes alike. Power 

and some the best comfort 

features in forests are standard 

equipment. 

All PONSSE forwarder 

models have more than 

enough power for changing 

conditions and difficult terrain 

types. The excellent weight 

to load-carrying ratio, the 

smallest turning radius in their 

size classes and dimensions 

that distribute loads evenly 

to all wheels are prominent 

features. The extreme tractive 

force of their forwarders 

This forwarder has what it takes to ensure 

productive operations even in the most 

demanding logging sites. 

LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY 

25 000 kg (55,116 lbs) 

POWER 

210 kW (286 hp) EU and North America 

220 kW (299 hp) other countries 

TRACTIVE FORCE 

320 kN (71,938 lbf) 

LOADER 

K121 M/S 

LOAD SPACE CROSS-SECTION 

6.8 m² (73.2 sq ft) 

VLA 8.0 m² (86.1 sq ft) 

GROUND CLEARANCE 

800 mm (31.5 in) 

MINIMUM WEIGHT 

28 500 kg (62,832 lbs) 

TYPICAL WEIGHT 

29 300 kg (64,595 lbs) 

TIRES 

28,5’’ 

25T 

Powerful engine, never-ending tractive force 

and 20-ton load-carrying capacity. 


20 000 kg (44,093 lbs) 

POWER 




240 kN (53,954 lbf) 

LOADER 

K121 M/S, K111 S/M 


5.8–6.7 m² (62.4–72.2 sq ft) 

VLA 5.2–6.7 m² (56–72 sq ft) 


800 mm (31.5 in) 


22 900 kg (50,486 lbs) 


23 700 kg (52,249 lbs) 

TIRES 

26,5’’ 

20T 

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Forwarders 

guarantees excellent comfort 

and efficiency, particularly over 

longer distances. Ponsse’s 

range has some of the most 

productive forwarders in the 

markets, both for thinning and 

regeneration felling. 

Ponsse’s forwarders are the 

only forest machines in the 

world that use a continuously 

variable transmission (CVT). 

This enables higher fuel 

economy and tractive force, 

particularly in difficult terrain. 

PONSSE forwarders, equipped 

with ultimate tractive force, 

guarantee efficient timber 

transportation – while saving 

the environment as much as 

possible. 

This workhorse gets the job done in 

conditions which often are too challenging 

for others. 


18 000 kg (39,683 lbs) 

POWER 




220 kN (49,459 lbf) 

LOADER 

K121 M/S, K111 S/M 


5.8–6.25 m² (62.4–67.3 sq ft) 

VLA 5.2–6.7 m² (56–72 sq ft) 


800 mm (31.5 in) 


22 000 kg (48,502 lbs) 


22 800 kg (50,265 lbs) 

TIRES 

26,5’’ 

18T 

A straightforward, yet extremely dependable 

tool with well-thought-out technical systems. 


18 000 kg (39,683 lbs) 

POWER 




210 kN (47,210 lbf) 

LOADER 

K100+ M/S, K101 M/S, K111 M/S 


5.2–5.8 m² (56–63 sq ft) 


730 mm (28.7 in) 


20 600 kg (45,415 lbs) 


21 100 kg (46,517 lbs) 

TIRES 

26,5’’ 

18T 

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This forwarder goes where you want it to go, 

easily and effortlessly. 


14 000 kg (30,865 lbs) 

15 000 kg (33,069 lbs) with balanced bogies 

POWER 




185 kN (41,589 lbf) 

An exceptionally fast forwarder that moves 

slickly in all types of terrain and even over 

longer distances. 


16 000 kg (35,274 lbs) 

POWER 




210 kN (44,961 lbf) 

LOADER 

K90+ M/S, K100+ M/S, K101 M/S, 

K111 M/S 


4.5–5.5 m² (48.4–59.2 sq ft) 

VLA 4.5–6.0 m² (48.4-64.6 sq ft) 


680 mm (26.8 in) 


18 600 kg (41,005 lbs) 


19 800 kg (43,651 lbs) 

TIRES 

26,5’’ 

14T- 

15T 

LOADER 

K101 M/S, K111 M/S 


4.5–5.5 m² (48.4–59.2 sq ft) 

VLA 4.5–6.0 m² (48.4-64.6 sq ft) 


680 mm (26.8 in) 


22 000 kg (48,500 lbs) 


22 600 kg (49,824 lbs) 

TIRES 

26,5’’ 

16T 

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A powerful and durable forwarder with a 

first-rate load-carrying capacity. 


13 000 kg (28,660 lbs) 

POWER 




175 kN (39,341 lbf) 

LOADER 

K70+ M, K90+ M/S 

An agile, lightweight forwarder with excellent 

power, visibility, and load-carrying capacity. 


12 000 kg (26,455 lbs) 

POWER 




165 kN (37,093 lbf) 

LOADER 

K70+ M 


4.5–5.0 m² (48.4–53.8 sq ft) 

VLA 4.5–6.0 m² (48.4–64.6 sq ft) 


670 mm (26.38 in) 


17 700 kg (39,022 lbs) 


18 800 kg (41,447 lbs) 

TIRES 

26,5’’ 

13T 


4.0–4.5 m² (43.1–48.4 sq ft) 


645 mm (25.4 in) 


16 300 kg (35,935 lbs) 


17 300 kg (38,140 lbs) 

TIRES 

26,5’’ 

12T 

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Rottne F20E 

Rottne E-series Forwarders 

When you step into 

the cab, you as a 

driver is greeted by 

a workplace that 

leaves nothing to 

chance 

High ceiling, a spacious 

airy feel, smart storage. 

Even a built-in food 

heater with timer function. A 

generous storage compartment 

that runs along the entire 

windscreen, part of the space 

is cooled by the machine’s air 

conditioning system. Perfect 

for storing your packed lunch. 

Large windows that give you 

a fantastic view around the 

machine. The air conditioning 

system with its automatic 

temperature control and 

efficient air filtration that also 

purifies the recirculating air 

ensures a workplace where you 

can be efficient throughout the 

shift. Even during the coldest 

and warmest days of the year. 

With main power activation via 

the door switch, the system 

starts up automatically and the 

operator starts safely at the 

touch of a button after entering 

their personal start code on 

the lever palette. The clean 

surfaces of the cab and few 

buttons in the side panels give 

a neat and modern impression. 

All the important functions that 

are used continuously during 

the work shift are close at hand 

in the newly developed lever 

palettes, all to make everyday 

life easier for the driver. Color 

displays in the lever palettes 

provide the operator with the 

most important information, 

but also support for getting 

started with the machine for 

e.g. an inexperienced trailer 

operator who does not drive 

the machine on a daily basis. 

The phone is easily connected 

to the machine’s sound system 

with ‘Bluetooth’ and placed in 

the phone dock with built-in 

antenna amplification. The 

generous indoor lighting with 

a LED strip in the ceiling and at 

the floor both front and back 

makes it easy to take care of 

administrative tasks even in the 

dark hours of the day. When 

driving, the interior lighting 

switches to a color of your 

choice that provides a pleasant 

light when driving in the dark. 

Comfort Line 

Rottne as a manufacturer 

values operator comfort highly. 

It is the operator who allows 

the machine’s performance to 

be fully utilized, and therefore 

it is important that the 

operator has good conditions. 

Part of this work is our cab 

suspension, Comfort Line. It 

has become even better. After 

many years of experience with 

cab suspension, we have taken 

it to a new level. The entire 

structure has been given a lift 

and become even more robust 

than before. Weak points have 

been improved, all to improve 

operational reliability. Better 

hose routing, newly designed 

cylinders with high-quality 

bearings and sealing systems 

designed for the tough task. 

The suspension has been 

given a new hydraulic solution 

with adjustable damping for 

different terrain conditions. 

With a simple push of a button, 

the driver can choose between 


Forwarders 

three different damping levels 

that can also be adjusted 

to each individual’s wishes. 

Informative menu for sensor 

calibration and possible 

troubleshooting. 

Transmission 

On our largest forwarder 

models, the F18/F20E, we have 

a robust drive with substantial 

traction. Fully automatic 

three-speed gearbox with 

two hydrostatically driven 

motors delivering up to 27 

kN. The machine’s software 

handles speed control and 

shifting using the operator’s 

instructions and an active 

load control that gives the 

machine efficient propulsion 

both with and without a 

load. The operator can easily 

adjust to the right speed 

using a potentiometer on 

the lever palette along with 

ergonomically designed, highresolution 

accelerator pedals. 

For long forwarding distances 

or moving to the next object, a 

cruise control is available. 

For the smaller forwarders, 

we use a transmission control 

from Rexroth. This gives us 

a safe and fast control of the 

transmission. 

On our intermediate 

forwarder, XTF (Extra Traction 

Force) is now available as an 

option. It provides 12% better 

traction for the really tough offroad 

conditions. A good option 

together with a balanced bogie. 

All forwarders use a traction 

limiter that is managed by the 

software in the machine. This 

gives the machine a better 

behavior if the terrain requires 

maximum traction to perform 

the work. 

Loaders 

All Rottne’s forwarder models 

have self-designed cranes. If, 

on the other hand, you choose 

a longer range, we have a good 

collaboration with Epsilon. 

The performance of the cranes 

is well balanced with the size 

of the machine and hydraulic 

system. RCA (Rottne Crane 

Assistance) is available as an 

option on most variants. The 

system helps the operator to 

efficiently operate the crane 

throughout the shift. 

With the E-model, we want 

to give you as a user a high 

level of comfort during many 

work shifts. 

The air conditioning system with its automatic temperature 

control and efficient air filtration that also purifies the 

recirculating air ensures a workplace where you can be efficient 

throughout the shift. 

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A 25-tonne 1085C 

forwarder working in 

Quebec, Canada. 

Tigercat Forwarders 

The 1055C is a heavy duty 

14-tonne forwarder built 

to handle both selective 

harvesting and final 

felling applications. In 

order to meet the needs 

of a global market, the 

1055C has two bogie 

choices, two transmission 

choices, two sizes of 

With a 20-tonne 

capacity, the 1075C 

is designed for 

long distance forwarding, 

tough terrain and scarifying 

applications. The two Tigercat 

hooked crane choices are the 

F165T85 and the F195T85. With 

optional extreme duty Tigercatbuilt 

bogies, the 1075C excels 

in tough terrain and slopes 

and operates with minimal 

soil disturbance due to the 

extra-long 1,89 m (74 in) bogie 

walking beams. An optional 

two-speed transmission is 

perfect for long forwarding and 

moderate terrain. 

The 1085C has a massive 

25-tonne capacity. It excels 

in severe duty, steep slope 

applications. An optional steep 

slope package includes a 25° 

rearward tilting crane, a moving 

reinforced gate, 21 tonne (23 

US ton) rear frame tethering 

lugs, and an optimized steep 

slope bunk design. A baffle 

system in the fuel tank ensures 

a constant supply on steep 

ground. The front bogie pinion 

and transmission are pressure 

lubricated. The Tigercat-built 

drivetrain provides torque 

that is unmatched in the 

industry. Tigercat’s WideRange 

transmission provides plenty 

of tractive effort to carry large 

loads on steep slopes and 

achieves a maximum working 

speed of 7 km/hr with a single 

gear ratio. The 1085C can 

attack and manoeuvre steep 

slopes under load with ease. 

level-load bunk systems, 

and three wagon frame 

lengths. Crane choices 

include the standard 

Mesera M92FT100, and 

the Tigercat F135T85 

hooked crane. Both are 

available with various 

grapple options. 

A 20-tonne 1075C forwarder equipped with low-wide working in Sweden. The hooked 

crane, low gate and angled bunk system enhance productivity in addition to making it 

easier for the operator to see the load. 


Hooked crane profile and lowwide 

bunks 

Tigercat cranes are capable of 

heavy loads and tough duty 

cycles. The slew base has a 

tapered roller bearing system 

designed to last the life of the 

machine, and no plain slew 

bearings or spherical rollers 

often used in other cranes. 

The crane’s hooked profile 

is designed to increase the 

working envelope of the crane 

for reduced machine travel 

and improved productivity. But 

where the crane really shines 

is when used in combination 

with Tigercat’s new low-wide 

expandable bunk systems. 

In addition to a conventional 

flat loading expandable 

bunk system, Tigercat has 

optional low-wide® bunks, 

which are inclined rearward 

to reduce overall gate height 

and eliminate the need for 

a vertically sliding gate. 

In combination with the 

hooked crane, the low-wide 

bunk system significantly 

reduces the chance of crane 

contact with the gate or bunk 

stakes. Operator visibility 

and productivity is enhanced. 

The operator enjoys a clear 

sightline to the top of the 

load, increasing log placement 

accuracy and decreasing cycle 

times. In addition, the grapple 

stays within the operator’s view 

through the entire loading and 

unloading cycle for reduced 

operator strain. 

The low-wide system is 

available for both the 1075C 

and 1085C forwarders. 

Operator’s Station 

Crane control is very smooth 

and predictable with optimized 

flow sharing features so 

A 14-tonne 1055C forwarder on a thinning operation in Sweden. 

crane movements are precise 

over a variety of loads and 

conditions. Tigercat forwarders 

are equipped with a modern, 

spacious and comfortable cab. 

Extended windows provide 

excellent visibility to the 

load area and the ground. 

Operators comment about 

an open feeling even after a 

long shift in the cab. A rear 

window guard provides more 

protection and comes standard 

on all forwarder cabs. A quiet 

environment is important 

for operator comfort and 

productivity. The forwarder 

cab is insulated and isolationmounted 

for reduced noise and 

vibration levels. A variety of 

operator convenience options 

is available. Each machine 

comes with a TPMS system for 

maximum tire life. LogOnTM 

comes standard on Tigercat 

forwarders and RemoteLog® 

telematics is optional, along 

with a data package paired to 

the warranty period purchased 

with the machine. 

Tigercat F30 Productivity 

Monitoring System 

Tigercat forwarders the levelload 

bunk system are available 

with an optional payload 

scale system. Payload data is 

conveniently displayed in the 

cab, including a load counter 

and a tare weight reset button. 

Payload scales can also be 

integrated with the optional 

F30 productivity system. Actual 

load weight can be added 

to data uploaded from the 

harvester to make it easier to 

track productivity, maximize 

production, and provide load 

information for the mill. The 

F30 productivity system can 

also generate StanForD classic 

or 2010 reports from the data 

Service 

Tigercat forwarders have 

unsurpassed service access 

to all electrical, mechanical 

and hydraulic systems. Access 

to the engine, driveline, and 

pumps is through the tilt-out 

hood enclosure and tilting 

cab. Hydraulic valves and 

computer control modules are 

located in one compartment 

in the wagon frame. Easily 

accessed from ground level, 

hydraulic adjustments are 

simple to perform. Hydraulic 

cleanliness is easy to maintain 

with spin-on hydraulic filters 

and an electric oil-filling pump. 

Electrical reliability is excellent 

due to short wire runs between 

the control modules and valves 

located immediately beside 

them. 

Alstor 840 PRO - Combi 

The Alstor 834 has a 

completely new front 

chassis where the 

removable belly plate creates 

very good serviceability. 

Operator ergonomics have 

been optimised with reduced 

cab noise levels and increased 

storage. The traction is greatly 

improved with a 24 hp Yanmar 

engine. The new clutch 

provides better control and 

power in difficult and advanced 

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Mulching Heads 

4061 and 4054 

Tigercat Mulching 

Heads are an End To End 

management solution. 

They are well matched 

to the high performance 

and capabilities of 

Tigercat Mulchers 

including the 

M726G, 760B, 

470 and 

480B models. 

The 4061 and 4054 mulching 

heads are manufactured 

to Tigercat’s exacting high 

standards for robustness and 

quality. The 4061-30 is a 3 

metre (118 in) wide mulching 

head that can be used on the 

480B and 760B mulchers. The 

4061-25 is a 2,5 metre (98 in) 

wide head, best suited to the 

480B and M726G mulchers. 

The 4054-20 is a 2 metre (79 

in) wide head best suited to the 

470 mulcher. 

The housing features 

reinforced side covers and 

abrasion resistant skis. The 

housing is optimized with 

debris door cylinders mounted 

internally for protection and 

contains position references 

to aid in ski alignment. Poly 

chain eliminates belt slip 

and provides efficient power 

transfer to the rotor, lowering 

maintenance time and costs 

associated with conventional 

v-belts. 

Regular maintenance is a 

snap, maximizing uptime. Large 

removable side panels give 

The 4161-15 mulching head, when paired with the LX830E is 

a highly capable steep slope mulcher 

access to the drive belts and 

sprockets. Many removable 

panels on the head provide 

excellent access to all service 

points. Features such as bolt-in 

wear liner and reversible anvils 

all help to increase overall 

uptime. 

4161-15 swing to tree 

mulching head 

The newest addition to the 

Tigercat mulching head line is 

the 4161 swing to tree mulching 

head. The 4161-15 is a 1,5 metre 

(59 in) heavy-duty swing to tree 

mulching head is optimized 

for use on Tigercat 800 series 

carriers. 

The 4161-15 uses many field 

proven components common to 

other Tigercat mulching heads. 

There is a choice of standard 

drum rotor or feed control 

rotor with depth gauges in 

front of each tooth to control 

the cutting depth, reducing 

load on the machine. The rotor 

design is similar to 4061 series 

mulching heads. Tool choices 

include standard carbide, 

heavy-duty rock resistant 

carbide, and hardened steel 

knife style. 

The 4161-15 pivots 130° 

(+/- 65°) left or right on a 

hydraulically controlled wrist. 

Hydraulic hoses to the head are 

routed through the open boom 

tip of the carrier and connected 

to a manifold in the wrist. This 

routing minimizes exposed 

hoses, aiding in reducing wear 

and damage. 

When paired with the 

Tigercat LX830E, this minimal 

tail swing, leveling machine 

is highly effective at fuel 

load management and fire 

mitigation on steep slopes and 

tight areas. 

The powerful Tigercat 760B with 4061-30 mulching head doing post-harvest 

silviculture preparation in South Africa 


New BL1/EX-75 forestry 

mulcher with no motor 

draining required 

The FAE BL1/EX range expands with a new model 

that eliminates the need for motor draining. The new 

model for 4.5-to-7.5-ton excavators, features a newly 

conceived gear motor, with easier and more costeffective 

installation. 

The BL1/EX-75 can mulch 

light vegetation, shrubs, 

and trees up to 12 cm 

in diameter. It can be used 

to control vegetation along 

roadsides, railroad tracks, and 

the banks of canals, rivers 

and lakes, to manage and 

protect wildlife habitats, and to 

maintain commercial parks and 

sports grounds. 

The new BL1/EX-75 model 

replaces the old, piston-motor 

model, and is complemented 

by the VT model, with the same 

operating width. 

The Bite Limiter technology 

on this head is ideal for 

high-productivity vegetation 

management, with reliably 

efficient shredding. The Bite 

Limiter rotor uses special 

wear-resistant steel profiles 

to limit the reach (bite) of 

the teeth. This cuts down on 

power demand and promotes a 

consistent working speed, for 

excellent performance when 

mulching any kind of wood. The 

Bite Limiter technology also 

minimizes rotor stalling and 

optimizes fuel consumption. 

The new BL1/EX-75 can be 

equipped with BL/MINI blades 

or C/3/MINI teeth and is 

available in an operating width. 

New FAE BL2/S/EX forestry 

mulcher for 11–16 ton 

excavators 

FAE expands its line of forestry mulchers with Bite 

Limiter technology with a model designed for 

mid-range excavators: the BL2/S/EX for 11–16 ton 

excavators. 

The BL2/S/EX can mulch 

vegetation, shrubs, and 

trees up to 15 cm in 

diameter. It is designed for 

forestry management, roadside 

and railway maintenance, 

maintaining the banks of 

canals, rivers and lakes, and 

managing and protecting 

wildlife areas. 

The Bite Limiter technology 

on this head is ideal for 

high productivity vegetation 

management, with reliably 

efficient shredding. The rotor 

with Bite Limiter technology 

comes with special wearresistant 

steel profiles that 

limit the reach (bite) of the 

teeth. This cuts down on 

power demand and promotes a 

consistent working speed, for 

excellent performance when 

mulching any kind of wood. 

Bite Limiter technology also 

minimizes rotor stalling and 

optimizes fuel consumption. 

The sturdy steel frame is 

built to last, just like all FAE 

products. The toothed belt 

transmission provides optimal 

power transfer and long-term 

reliability. Interchangeable 

bolt-on Spike Pro counter 

blades and skids and a 

hydraulically adjustable hood 

are also major design features. 

The BL2/S/EX is also 

available with FAE’s exclusive 

Sonic system, which keeps the 

operating carrier and the FAE 

mulcher completely aligned 

by automatically calibrating 

and constantly regulating the 

mulcher’s hydraulic parameters 

for a significant boost in 

productivity. The FAE app is 

also available for technical 

support and makes it possible 

to quickly and easily calibrate 

the Sonic system for fast and 

accurate connection to the 

operating carrier so you can get 

the highest level of productivity 

from your FAE mulcher. 

The new BL2/S/EX can be 

equipped with BL blades or C/3 

teeth and is available with a 

working width of 125. 

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Combilift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

www.combilift.com 

Delta Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 

www.deltamotion.com 

Demo International 2024 . . . . 4 & 13 

www.demointernational.com 

Franzen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

www.franzen-machines.com 

Microtec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/C & 3 

www.microtec.eu 

M&I Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 

www.mimaterials.com 

Mus-Max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

www.mus-max.at 

Opticom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

www.opticomtech.com 

Japan 

CONTACT: Shigeru Kobayashi 

Japan Advertising Communications, Inc. 

Star Bldg., 3-10-3 Kanda Jimbocho 

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051 

Tel: 81-3-3261-4591 

Fax: 81-3-3261-6126 

Email: Shig-kobi@media-jac.co.jp 

Western USA (AZ, CA, NV, UT) 

Australia, & New Zealand 

CONTACT: Kevin Lapham 

J.P.Media Inc 

Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752 

Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763 

Email: lapham@jpmediainc.com 

Western USA (MT, ID, OR,WA) & Canada 


J.P.Media Inc 

Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752 

Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763 


FAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 

www.fae-group.com 

Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) . . 14 

https://globalliftingawarenessday.com/ 

Halco Software Systems . . . . . . . . .27 

www.halcosoftware.com 

Jartek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 

www.jartek.fi 

Joescan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

www.joescan.com 

LMI Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

www.LMI3D.com 

Logmax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC 

www.logmax.com 

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Ponsse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

www.ponsse.com 

Rawlings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

www.rawlingsmanufacturing.com 

Rottne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 

www.rottne.com 

Springer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

www.springer-usa.com 

Tigercat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

www.tigercat.com 

Timber Processing and Energy Expo . .IBC 

https://timberprocessingandenergyexpo.com 

ZF Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OBC/17 

www.zf.com 

Alstor 840 PRO - Combi Machine 

US Mid-West, Central & Mountain 


J.P.Media Inc 

1163 E.Ogden Ave, Ste. 705-359 Naperville 

IL 60563, USA 

Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752 

Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763 


terrain. The new simplified powertrain 

provides better braking performance and 

creates better serviceability and reliability. 

The Alstor 834 now also has electrically 

lockable differential gears, which provide 

even better agility and accessibility and 

have a smaller footprint in the forest and 

land. The newly developed timber nest 

has sturdier bunks and a design that 

facilitates loading and unloading. The 

new design also makes it easier to adapt 

to Alstor’s different load concepts and 

special adaptations. 

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