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SAWMILLING • LOGGING • BIOMASS • RENEWABLE ENERGY

JUNE / JULY 2023

SAWLINES

Forwarders

Harvester

Head Launch

CVT Technology

New Harvester


V E R S A T I L E S E R I E S

5000V

THE HEAD EVERYONE

HAS BEEN WAITING FOR!

A versatile head, ready for large trees.

VERSATILE SERIES

The Log Max 5000V is a modern and reliable harvesting head that

can handle a wide range of logging challenges. This is the perfect

mid-range head for both thinning and final felling. The head can

be equipped with a 82 cm saw bar and has a maximum cutting

diameter of 74 cm. It also features Log Max’s multi-stemming

MK2, that is agile and lightweight, making thinning work easier.

The Log Max 5000V is suitable for those who seek the perfect

balance between agility, capacity, and durability.

Quote from test driver Erik Wiik:

“The cutting and feeding are brutally

good, and in combination with the

new length measuring unit, Log Max

becomes unstoppable ; )”

logmax.com


LOGGING • BIOMASS

CONTENTS

FORWARDERS

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42 44

IBC

42 ZF cPOWER – CVT TECHNOLOGY

Heavy loads, continuously adjustable

speed, and easy maneuverability – the

fully power-split CVT transmission

cPOWER

44 LOGMAX

Log Max 5000V: The ultimate

harvesting head for unparalleled

logging performance

IBC

Launching Komatsu 951XC

The Komatsu 951XC is a new harvester

for final logging in steep terrain and on

soft ground

JUNE / JULY 2023

REGULAR FEATURES 6 Logging News 48 Advertising Index LUMBER PROCESSING CONTENTS

COVER - MiCROTEC Connect

SAWMILLING • LOGGING • BIOMASS • RENEWABLE ENERGY

MiCROTEC Connect is the real fingerprint

system based on CT-scanned logs.

Through the integrated and innovative

scanner and software solutions and the

implemented MiCROTEC Ai platform,

each log can be traced from virtual to

real boards.

recognized at each production step

without any gaps. This modular

concept offers huge benefits for

mill-wide value & recovery

optimization.

www.microtec.us

SAWLINES

Forwarders

JUNE / JULY 2023

Likewise, the individual boards can be

traced back to their original logs and

Harvester

Head Launch

CVT Technology

New Harvester

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LUMBER PROCESSING

SAWLINES

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15 KOSKISEN

The Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS)

established by the Minister of Agriculture,

Forestry and Fisheries is used, for instance,

in food products, organic products and

forest industry products

16 HEKOTEK

Hekotek to supply log sorting line to

Société Européenne des Bois in France

24 BID GROUP

With its advanced automation capabilities,

the Primary Breakdown Closed Loop

SmartTool revolutionizes the wood

processing industry

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26 MICROTEC

Even though Piveteau Bois still has logs

stacked at their log yard, the staff of the

large-scale sawmill actually view the

woodpiles as a virtual lumber yard already

28 RAUTE

Raute Corporation has signed a

contract worth EUR 44.6 million with

the THEBAULT Group, France for the

technology delivery of a new greenfield

LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber)

production plant

29 MICROTEC / JD IRVING

JD Irving continues their commitment

to sustainability and innovation with

the purchase of a MiCROTEC CT Log for

installation in its Veneer Sawmill, located in

St. Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada

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to know that the products our mill is

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Estimating the exact amount

of money needed to save the

rainforests is challenging due

to the complex and diverse nature of

rainforest conservation efforts across

different regions. The costs involved

can vary significantly based on factors

such as the size of the rainforest

area, the level of deforestation and

degradation, the implementation

of conservation strategies, and the

involvement of local communities.

However, it is widely recognized that

significant financial investments

are required to effectively address

the threats facing rainforests and

implement conservation measures.

Some of the key areas that require

financial support include:

Forest Protection and Law

Enforcement: Adequate funding is

needed to strengthen law enforcement

efforts against illegal logging, land

encroachment, and other activities

leading to deforestation. This

includes supporting ranger programs,

surveillance technologies, and the

implementation of stricter regulations.

Sustainable Livelihoods and

Community Engagement: Engaging

local and indigenous communities

and providing sustainable livelihood

alternatives are critical for effective

rainforest conservation. Supporting

community-led initiatives, promoting

sustainable agriculture practices, and

providing economic incentives for

forest conservation can help reduce

pressure on rainforest resources.

Research and Monitoring: Investing

in scientific research and monitoring

programs is essential to understand

the dynamics of rainforest ecosystems,

assess the impacts of human

activities, and develop evidencebased

conservation strategies. This

includes funding for biodiversity

surveys, ecosystem monitoring, and

technological advancements in remote

sensing and data analysis.

Restoration and Reforestation:

Restoring degraded rainforest areas

through reforestation and restoration

projects requires significant financial

resources. This includes efforts to

plant native tree species, restore

wildlife habitats, and rehabilitate

degraded land.

International Cooperation and Funding

Mechanisms: Global initiatives,

partnerships, and funding mechanisms

are crucial for supporting rainforest

conservation efforts. International

organizations, governments, and

philanthropic institutions play a vital

role in providing financial assistance

and coordinating efforts across

countries and regions.

While an exact figure is difficult to

determine, a study published in the

journal Science Advances in 2018

estimated that an annual investment

of around $35 billion could be needed

to halt deforestation in tropical regions

worldwide. However, it’s important

to note that this estimate includes

broader tropical forests beyond just

rainforests.

Ultimately, the financial resources

required to save the rainforests

depend on various factors and

the scale of conservation efforts

undertaken. Continued support and

increased funding commitments from

governments, private sector entities,

and international organizations

are crucial for achieving long-term

rainforest conservation goals.

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LOGGING & BIOMASS NEWS

PONSSE EV1 technology concept to receive

the Automation Prize 2023

Ponsse’s and Epec’s technology

concept PONSSE EV1 has been

rewarded with Finnish Society

of Automation’s Automation

prize. The prize is given every

two years by society to reward

significant research and

development work done in the

field of automation.

PONSSE EV1 is an electric

forest machine technology

concept developed by Ponsse

and its technology company

Epec in cooperation. It was

launched as a technology

concept in August 2022.

The forest machine will be

commercially available later.

Epec’s technology can already

be used in electric or hybridelectric

commercial vehicles

and non-road mobile machines.

The concept was developed

by a team whose work is

strongly linked to promoting

the green transition and

ensuring the competitiveness

of Finnish mobile work machine

industry.

“The award is appreciated

at Epec. Both electrification

solutions and environmentally

friendly machines are very

imporant to Epec’s customers.

In recent years Epec has

invested a lot in electrification

solutions,” notes product

manager Mika Suonmaa from

Epec.

The PONSSE EV1 concept

took its first steps in 2019

when Ponsse and Epec started

to investigate responsible

power source solutions in line

with sustainable development.

The PONSSE EV1 features Epec

Flow, Epec’s electromobility

system solution.

On a journey towards carbonneutral

logging solutions

Ponsse is part of sustainable

forestry and seeks carbon

neutrality in its operations

and solutions. PONSSE EV1

technology concept is part

of the company’s strategy

and a tangible step towards

the goal of carbon neutrality.

Ponsse has been researching

and developing innovative

technology solutions for

several years.

“The Automation prize is a

great recognition for the entire

EV1 team, their efficient work

enabled the completion and

release of the concept machine

within the planned schedule.

The concept is an important

part of Ponsse’s journey

towards carbon-neutral logging

solutions,” says Kalle Einola,

Ponsse’s product development

manager.

Automation prize is given

every two years by the Finnish

Society of Automation. It

rewards significant research

and development done

in automation, from the

application to the use of

industry or society, or other

activities that have promoted

the field of automation. The

prize can be given to an

individual, team, company, or

other entity.

Astec announces distribution agreement with Bejac

Corporation for the Peterson equipment line

Astec has announced that

heavy equipment dealer, Bejac

Corporation, will represent

the Peterson line of forestry

and environmental recycling

equipment in California and

Arizona. Bejac was founded

in 1953 and operated as

an underground pipeline

contracting business until 1985

when the company pivoted to

the heavy, specialty equipment

sector. In 2008, Bejac rapidly

expanded its product line

offering and now focuses on a

diversified customer base that

complements Astec growth

strategy.

Brian Gray, Group VP, Sales,

at Astec says, “Our priority has

always been our customers.

From the initial equipment

inquiry to aftermarket sales

and service, Peterson Pacific

and now Astec, have played an

integral part in our customers’

success. In an effort to

continue providing world-class

support, we are excited to

announce our partnership with

Bejac in California and Arizona.

They have a rich history of

providing solutions to niche

markets and we are confident

that they are the right partner

for us.”

Ron Barlet, President at

Bejac, adds, “We are excited

to take on the California and

Arizona territory for Astec

and look forward to getting

to know all of the customers

that they have served and

supported over the years. Bejac

is a customer service-focused

company, and we will work

hard to provide the highest

value possible to the Astec

customers.”

Bejac Corporation has

locations throughout California

(Eureka, Redding/Anderson,

Sacramento, San Francisco/

Oakland, Castroville, Visalia,

Santa Maria, Los Angeles/

Placentia, San Diego) and in

Phoenix, Arizona.

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Waratah NZ appoints new manager

Waratah recently announced

the appointment of Barry

Gates as Area Manager Retail

for Waratah Forestry Services

of New Zealand. Gates will

take up the leadership of the

New Zealand Retail business

from Nelson Iliev whom has

recently elected to retire

after a remarkable 23 years

of Waratah Retail Customer

Service.

In this WFS Area Manager

role, Gates will lead their New

Zealand Retail team to support

the Waratah customer base,

lead the National Customer

Sales Role and reinforce the

Waratah commitment to the

New Zealand Forest industry.

He brings his passion for

people, the Waratah product

and a quality Customer support

culture which will, without

doubt, inspire and strengthen

the business.

Gates brings a wealth of

previous experiences within

the Waratah business including

that of: Retail Customer

Service Engineer, Retail Service

Manager, Engineering and

PV&V, Waratah Distribution

Centre Customer Support,

Global Product Support &

Warranty Manager and most

recently leading the Waratah

New Zealand Factory team

as the Factory Production

Manager.

New Combilift product launch at Ligna

As a leading forklift

manufacturer Combilift

continues its 25 years in

business celebrations. Ligna

saw the launch of another new

model truck.

The new Combi-CB70E is a

further addition to Combilift’s

ever growing range of electric

models which offers powerful

performance, extensive

battery life and unrivalled

ergonomics. This model, in

the vibrant Combi-green livery

first seen on the recently

launched Combi-CUBE product,

boasts the distinction of

being the shortest 7t capacity

counterbalance truck on the

market whilst also benefitting

from multidirectional ability,

enabling the versatile space

saving handling of both long

and bulky loads.

Design features

incorporated into the highcapacity

Combi-CB70E such

as its large super-elastic

tyres and compact wheelbase

make it ideally suited for

the operational demands of

the timber industry. With a

7,000kg/15,500lb lift capacity,

this model benefits from an

impressively small footprint

as well as exceptional

manoeuvrability meaning that

it can easily move bulky loads

of timber around in confined

spaces.

Occupational health and

safety requirements mean that

the welfare of the workforce

has become ever more

important over the years.

Drivers of industrial vehicles,

who are often required to

spend extensive periods in

their work stations, quite

rightly expect the highest

levels of comfort and safety.

Combilift’s designers have

therefore gone to great

lengths to ensure that the

latest generation of models

are kitted out with top quality

components that ensure

sophisticated ergonomics for a

stress-free in-cab environment.

Features in the spacious cab

include generous glazing for

excellent all-round visibility,

the tilting steering column,

hydraulic steering and the

Grammer MSG65 seat.

What sets the Combi-CB70E

apart from other forklifts is

its gas strut suspension cab,

which uses components such

as those found in large scale

industrial machinery with cab

suspension. Combined with

the super-elastic tyres this

guarantees the smoothest of

rides over uneven or less than

perfect ground conditions such

as those typically experienced

in lumber yards.

Combilift’s newly developed

Auto Swivel Seat was also

premiered at the Ligna

show. This optional feature

automatically engages and

swivels the seat and armrest

15° to the right or left to

accord with the direction of

travel selected by the operator

- reducing driver strain,

particularly when travelling

in reverse. (Patent Pending

Application No. 2305983.5)

The truck also features

Combilift’s internationally

patented and Red Dot awarded

independent electric traction

which provides all front and

rear drive wheels with 100%

traction control. This negates

the need for differential lock

on slippery surfaces and

significantly reduces long load

momentum twisting when

travelling sideways. Each

electric drive incorporates

parking and regenerative

dynamic braking for power

efficiency. Roll-out access for

major electrical components

also simplifies maintenance

tasks.

This mix of next-gen

performance, extensive

battery life and exceptional

ergonomics combined with all

the advantages of the Combi-

CB range, makes this the most

powerful compact electric

multidirectional forklift to date.

Combilift CEO and Co-

Founder Martin McVicar said:

“The increased capacities

that we are offering in our

electric range will answer the

demand for ever more powerful

products which at the same

time help companies to achieve

their aims for more sustainable

operations. We chose Ligna

as the platform for launching

the Combi-CB70E due to its

innate suitability for customers

in the timber sector, but we

are confident that this model

will be a popular addition to

our portfolio for many other

industry applications.”

Introducing

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Amazing performance, extensive battery

life and unrivalled ergonomics combined

with all the advantages of the Combi-CB

range make the CB70E the most powerful,


COMFORT LINE 3

THE ORIGINAL HAS BECOME EVEN BETTER!

Our goal is to make driving a

Rottne comfortable. We

have now taken the market’s

best cabin comfort to the

next level.

New adjustable

suspension.

Choose between three

different presets.

adjustments

for increased

serviceability.

All valves

and accumulators

gathered in one place.

Visit us at www.rottne.com

International Forest Industries | JUNE / JULY 2023 9


John Deere adds Mid-Size Model to Its

Line-Up of Crawler Log Loaders

The new 2956G offers optimal

horsepower and hydraulic

capability.

• Helping ease transportability,

the 2956G design offers an

overall shipping width of less

than 11’6” and a 90,000 lbs

operating weight.

• Customers looking to

increase efficiency can

benefit from the 2956G

horsepower and hydraulic

capabilities to quickly load

trucks or effectively run a

Waratah 624 head.

Designed for logging

contractors of all sizes, John

Deere recently introduced

the new 2956G. The 2956G

crawler log loader is an ideal

solution for customers looking

for a machine that provides

the best combination of engine

horsepower and hydraulics

capability, while maintaining

a machine weight of less than

90,000 lbs.

“We are always listening

to customer feedback to

bring ideal solutions and

technologies to the forestry

industry,” said Jarvis de Groot,

global product marketing

manager, forestry swing

machines, John Deere. “The

new 2956G crawler log loader

machine not only provides

optimal power and hydraulic

capabilities but is still

easy to transport due to its

excellent width and weight

combination.”

Aimed to help ease

transportation, the 2956G

crawler log loader features an

overall shipping width of less

than 11’6” and a 90,000 lbs

operating weight. As machine

weights and widths increase,

so do costs associated with

transportation. The design

on the 2956G not only helps

simplify transportability,

but also helps save on costs

relating to transport due to its

less restrictive transportation

requirements. In addition,

the new mounting of the log

deflector adds additional

strength to the right-front

corner of the machine and the

new, clean, and simple design

of the hood profile, aligned

with counterweight, helps to

enhance debris shedding.

The 2956G crawler log

loader machine features

excellent engine power for a

machine of this size. When

combined, the engine power

and hydraulic flow significantly

boost loading capability, speed,

and the capacity to run the

Waratah 624. Also, customers

looking to increase efficiency in

roadside processing can expect

improved productivity when

running the Waratah 624 head

as compared to the 2654G.

Visibility enhancements

have also been prioritized in

the design of the new 2956G.

Enabling additional visibility

to the right track, as well as

reduce overall impact, the RH

front corner log deflector has

been strategically moved to

the back on the machine. This

improves operator visibility to

avoid obstacles and impact,

reducing potential damage and

downtime. Lastly, a rearview

camera, light and JDLink

antennas have been integrated

into the counterweight for

additional protection.

Jarvis de Groot, global

product marketing manager,

forestry swing machines

Offering ease of

serviceability, the 2956G

features strategic service

access to the machine’s

filters and checkpoints. With

exceptional access to filters,

maintenance points, and the

cooling package, operators

can stay up and running on the

job for longer. These machines

are also easy to inspect and

change filters with wide open

access, helping simplify

daily inspections and routine

maintenance.

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Komatsu upgrades S92 harvester head

The Komatsu S92 is an

established and popular

harvester head with a reliable

and service-friendly design.

The 2024 model upgrade

introduces several new

functions and improvements

that make the head even

more reliable and productive,

including a brand-new

Constant Cut saw unit.

As the basis for the upgrade

is requests from users of

the harvester head and the

response to the improvements

has been positive from

customers who have tested.

Among the new benefits,

the improved measurement

characteristics stand out.

The new design enables the

measuring wheel to follow

the contours of the stem more

closely, providing excellent

measurement characteristics.

A major new feature is also

the new intelligent saw motor

controller, Constant Cut, which

now becomes standard on the

S92, and ensures that the head

maintains a constant and high

chain speed without the risk of

overspeeding.

The Find End function now

has a new design and together

with new mechanical stops

at the rear knife this extends

the service life of the head.

The new feed system reduces

energy losses and enhances

the head performance, and

an improved hose routing

simplifies servicing the feed

system. For even better service

friendliness, all lubrication

points are now easily accessed

with the head in an upright

position.

In addition to the above and

several other improvements,

the head has also been

equipped with a new head

computer that enables future

development opportunities.

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Introducing

Amazing performance, extensive battery

life and unrivalled ergonomics combined

with all the advantages of the Combi-CB

range make the CB70E the most powerful,

compact multidirectional forklift yet.

The new COMBi-CB70E electric multidirectional forklift

is the shortest 7,000kg counterbalance truck on the

market. Multidirectional ability enables the handling

of both long and bulky loads, maximising the safety,

storage & efficiency of your logistics.

The CB70E is loaded with a host of ergonomic features

that greatly enhance operator comfort, including excellent

all-round visibility, a spacious gas-strut suspension cab,

independent electric traction and our newly developed

Auto Swivel Seat which intelligently swivels 15 O in the

direction of travel.

Contact Us Today

To find out how Combilift can help you unlock

every inch of your storage space.

combilift.com

MHD OBC cb70e A5 Chris rev 1.1.indd 1 22/05/2023 11:12:08

International Forest Industries | JUNE / JULY 2023 11


For the future, technology

and innovation leader

ZF is up to many more

projects in the field of

forestry, seeking into

electric drive solutions

already today.

ZF eTRAC –

electric driveline

technology

The eTRAC electric drive

system satisfies all

the expectations for

performance and productivity

found in traditional drivelines

and combines them with

the extensive benefits and

opportunities that electric

systems have to offer. Thanks

to its modular design this new

range of electric central drives

can easily be adapted for

various vehicle applications.

A newly launched system for

forestry applications consists

of a 2-speed powershift

transmission, electric motor,

and inverter. It can be scaled

up to peak torque 850 Nm and

continuous power of 80 kW.

Three power classes of the

electric central drive system

eCD50, eCD70 and eCD90 are

available to cover different

vehicle sizes in the targeted

applications.

To complete the customers´

demand, not only in regards of

traction drive, ZF also offers the

so called ePTO, e.g., to run the

working hydraulic.

Main features:

• One supplier for

transmission, eMotor and

inverter

Zero emissions without

compromising on

performance – the electric

drive system eTRAC

eCD70/90 from ZF

• “Best in class solution“ for

power density

• Zero emissions without

compromising on

performance

• Low noise level

• Efficient electrical

components

• Robust and reliable

mechanical driveline

• Compact installation space

Key Figures electric central

drive eTRAC eCD50/70/90

• Modular platform for 650 V

• Up to 80 kW continuous

power

• Liquid cooled PSM e-motor

• 2 speed powershift

transmission

ZF eTRAC eCD50-90 –

electric central drive

• Integrated park brake

• Optional axle disconnect

(2WD/4WD)

To complete the range

of electric drives for larger

construction vehicles, ZF is

offering the eTRAC eCD110-

210 series, consisting of an

electro-mechanical powershift

transmission and one e-motor

for traction and ePTO each. An

electric drive control unit for

overall system performance

and power management

completes the system. With a

650 V operating voltage, the

system can be scaled up to

120 kW continuous power; the

ePTO ranges from 30 to 70 kW

continuous power. Thanks to

its modular design, the system

can be integrated in various

other vehicle applications

as well and can be driven

independently from the

power source. The company´s

solutions fit in both batteryelectric

vehicles and fuel-cell

battery electric vehicles,

which will also play a big role

in the future of construction

machineries.

Key Figures electric central

drive eTRAC eCD110 - 210

• e-drive: 650 V (50-120 kW

continuous power)

• ePTO: 650 V (30-70 kW

continuous power)

• eDCU: Drive Control Unit for

overall system performance

and power management

• Drop-In replacement for

current conventional

driveline

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Yokohama Off-Highway Tires at Swedish Forestry 2023

From June 1st to June 3rd,

2023, Yokohama Off-Highway

Tires (YOHT) participated in

the Swedish Forestry Expo as

the brand-new meeting place

for the professional, largescale

forestry industry. On

stand C10, YOHT presented a

line-up of equally innovative

and proven tires for modern

forest management and timber

harvest. “We used the 2023

edition of the Swedish Forestry

Expo to showcase our portfolio

of high-performance forestry

tires. We put particular focus

on our 2.5 bar campaign –

i.e. highlight the unique soil

preserving properties of the

Alliance 344 Forestar ELIT –

and showcased the world’s

first low-pressure tire for

harvesters and forwarders.

An international team of

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires

representatives were present

to discuss all issues related to

forestry tires”, says Ole Baek,

Head of Sales for Northern

Europe.

344 Forestar ELIT:

Performance plus soil

protection

The advanced low-pressure

tire Alliance 344 Forestar ELIT

for harvesters and forwarders

is the ‘main actor’ of YOHT’s

2.5 bar campaign. Increasing

awareness of forest soils – and

of advanced technologies to

ensure soil protection – are at

the centre of this campaign.

The 344 Forestar ELIT was

designed with improved

construction and flexible strong

sidewalls which enable the

tire to carry the same load as a

standard forestry tire with half

the inflation pressure. It offers

a large footprint which leads

to low soil compaction and a

comfortable ride for the driver,

equally providing high traction,

reducing fuel costs and

increasing overall productivity.

The 344 Forestar ELIT was

designed to handle all terrains

with or without chains or bogie

tracks, and was presented in

the size 750/55-26.5.

643 Forestar III: Ultimate

track compatibility

YOHT also presented the

Alliance 643 Forestar III

in size 710/45-26.5, a tire

engineered for ultimate track

compatibility. Even without

tracks, this tire provides

exceptional grip also under

critical forestry conditions.

The construction ensures

344 Forestar ELIT

excellent puncture resistance

and high load carrying capacity.

The tread pattern enhances

track compatibility and overall

lateral stability. Excellent selfcleaning,

superior grip and

resilient construction make the

Alliance 643 Forestar III the

perfect choice for professional

forestry operations.

644 Forestar III: Low ground

pressure

Specially designed with a dual

lug angle to provide incredible

grip and traction, the Alliance

644 Forestar III comes with

an improved construction for

excellent puncture resistance

and high load carrying capacity.

The large tread width ensures

a wider footprint that results

in low ground pressure.

Outstanding stability and

remarkable resistance against

damage make the 644 Forestar

III the perfect solution for

machines such as harvesters,

forwarders and trailers. Size

710/45-26.5 was on display.

343 Forestar: Excellent grip

The Alliance 343 Forestar

flotation tire represents a

sophisticated design for

forestry machines such as

harvesters and forwarders. This

tire is characterised by wide

and robust lugs with low angles

providing excellent grip on

wide range of forestry terrains.

It comes with the known bogie

track standard design defined

by leading track producers.

designed for forestry tractors –

with front and rear combination

– as well as forwarders. Its

specially designed tread lug

profile with the overlapping

central lug ensures high

stability on uneven surfaces

and makes it suitable for a

wide range of terrains. Along

with sharp and aggressive

shoulders, the tire’s high

non-skid depth (NSD) provides

reliable traction.

Alliance 342 Forestar:

Flotation tire for forestry

tractors

Developed for harvesters,

forwarders and forestry

tractors, the Alliance 342

Forestar range covers the

entire flotation radial segment

relevant for forestry tractors.

The specific tread pattern

allows for excellent traction,

grip and reliability particularly

when working on slopes. The

tread pattern is reinforced

by small lugs located on the

shoulders. A special compound

in the sidewall structure

ensures high stability even at

high tilt angles.

Alliance 328 Flotation: Master

of heavy loads

The impressive line-up

at YOHT’s stand C10 was

completed by the Alliance

328 Flotation tire. This tire

was designed to carry heavy

loads in harsh conditions.

Mounted on forestry trailers,

it provides improved stability

in comparison to a dual-tire

configuration. In addition, the

Alliance 328 Flotation provides

much better ride comfort,

higher machine mobility, better

self-cleaning and a better

overall performance on the

road.

Confor Woodland Show

September 21 - 22

Bath and West

Showground, UK

Inter Forstmesse

24-27.08.2023

Messe Luzern

Switzerland

Alliance Agro Forestry 333:

Traction and stability

With the Alliance Agro Forestry

333, YOHT also presented a

dedicated agro forestry tire

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Ever-improving quality grading

The Japanese

Agricultural Standard

(JAS) established by the

Minister of Agriculture,

Forestry and Fisheries

is used, for instance, in

food products, organic

products and forest

industry products. There

are altogether 12 forestry

product standards, e.g.

for logs, plywood and

sawn timber.

JAS is a way of showing

that a product meets the

criteria set by Japan,” says

Koskisen’s Export Manager

Juha Virmiala. “In timber

it is used, for instance, in

dimensioning and provides

guidelines for planning,” he

adds.

The certification process

was initiated at Koskisen in

spring 2022, and in October

the US inspection agency

Timber Product Inspection TP

granted the certification. An

essential part of the process

is the company’s quality

manual, which describes the

At the end of 2022, Koskisen’s

structural timber was granted

JAS 600 certification, which

will enable the sale of new

products in Japan. In order to

retain the certification, the

company has committed to

continuous quality control.

qualifications of the production

employees, the tools used

in production, and quality

control, among other things.

As a result, the planing mill’s

measurement equipment was

calibrated, and personnel took

part in a full day of training

organised by the inspection

agency.

“JAS is based on US

strength grading rule number

two. Seeing as we previously

made small volumes of

products for the US market,

we already had some

experience with it,” says Jere

Kylökäs, Production Planner

at Koskisen’s planing mill and

head of quality control.

Virmiala was responsible

for the quality manual and

for preparing the certification

Juha Virmiala

Export Manager

SAWLINES

application. JAS at its

core is like visual strength

grading, which sets certain

requirements, e.g. for knot

size, dimensional deviations

and discoloration.

“Japanese buildings feature

a lot of visible wood surfaces,

and the visual aspect is

Continued on Page 48

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SAWLINES

Hekotek to supply log sorting line to Société Européenne

des Bois in France

Hekotek and Société

Européenne des Bois S.A.S.,

a woodworking enterprise

located in Saint-Amans-Soult,

France, signed a contract for

the supply of a log sorting

line. The new project is not the

first experience of cooperation

between the two companies

– earlier Hekotek has

implemented projects in their

sawmill and for upgrading of

their pellet production facility.

Based on local conditions

and understandings this log

sorting line is also equipped

with a debarker (Valon Kone,

Finland) and a butt-end

reducer. After passing through

these units, the logs, as

usual, follow along the sorting

conveyor to the sorting bins

(20 bins).

Delivery of the line

equipment and start of

installation works are

scheduled for July 2023 and

the launch of the equipment for

August 2023.

Hekotek is the largest Baltic

manufacturer of sawmill and

bioenergy sectors equipment.

Rottneros to invest SEK 86 million ($8.4 million) in

renewable electricity at Rottneros Mill in Sweden

The Board of Directors of

Rottneros has decided to invest

a total of approximately

SEK 86 million ($8.4 million)

in renewable electricity at

Rottneros Mill in Sweden. The

investments include a solar

park and a battery storage and

are part of a long-term strategy

to reduce the groups exposure

to the electricity market. The

start-up is planned for 2024.

The solar park is expected to

generate over 3 GWh annually,

which can be compared to the

company’s annual purchased

electricity demand of around

220 GWh. The purpose of the

battery storage is primarily

to contribute to an improved

balance on the electricity

market, which also generates

revenue from Svenska Kraftnät

and thus a favourable return on

investment.

With a clear focus on

sustainability, these energy

investments are well suited

to achieve favourable bank

financing. Initial contacts with

the banks have been made and

the results will be announced.

Rottneros is an independent

producer of market pulp.

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ANDRITZ has received an order from Liansheng Pulp &

Paper Co., Ltd. to supply two debarking and chipping lines

The company had already

entrusted ANDRITZ with major

supplies for the pulp mill last

year.

ANDRITZ’s scope of supply

for the woodyard includes two

debarking lines with rubber tire

supported debarking drums

for excellent debarking results

with very low wood losses

as well as horizontally fed

HHQ-Chippers ensuring high

capacity without compromising

on chip quality. The line has a

capacity of 300 m3 hardwood

solid-over-bark per hour. The

scope also includes a bark

handling system with three

BioCrusher BSX machines

and bark storage with two

ParaScrew travelling screw

reclaimers.

The order will be completed

on an EPS (Engineering,

Procurement, Supervision)

basis. Start-up is scheduled for

the third quarter of 2024.

This order shows the

excellent business relationship

between ANDRITZ and

Liansheng Pulp & Paper.

ANDRITZ is already in the

process of supplying stateof-the-art,

environmentally

friendly technologies for all

main process islands in the

fiber production plant and the

chemical recovery plant to the

Zhangzhou mill.

Liansheng Pulp and Paper

(Zhangzhou) Co., LTD., founded

in April 2020, is a new forest,

pulp and paper integrated

production base being built

by Liansheng Paper, which

is the largest packaging

board producer in Fujian

Province, China. Liansheng

Paper pays special attention

to environment friendly

production.

ANDRITZ GROUP

International technology

group ANDRITZ offers a broad

portfolio of innovative plants,

equipment, systems, services

and digital solutions for a wide

range of industries and end

markets.

VOLLMER brings grinding that makes life easy at LIGNA.23

Grinding process is now

made simpler with the latest

addition by VOLLMER as they

showcased the first of its kind

precision grinding of circular

saws for saw mills recently at

LIGNA.

In saw mills, circular saws

are indispensable when

it comes to cutting wood

on chipping and profiling

lines. Sharpening specialist

VOLLMER has designed its

CS 860 and CSF 860 grinding

machine duo specifically

for grinding these carbidetipped

circular saws. They

have R2 axes for axial lateral

adjustment, centre brakes for

an opening blade clamping

mechanism and co-rotating

mounting systems to protect

clearing blades.

Saw manufacturers,

sharpening services and saw

mills use this pair of machines

from VOLLMER to manufacture

or resharpen different circular

saws safely and precisely,

without manual intervention

and around the clock.

In saw mills, the cutting

edges of carbide-tipped

circular saws must have a

perfect geometry, surface and

edge to optimally cut logs on

chipping and profiling lines at

feed rates of 250 metres per

minute. And that’s not all – the

saw blade must be very rigid

if the kerf is to be as thin as

possible.

Saw manufacturers

therefore rely on bores with

keyway or spline to effectively

transfer high torsional forces

from the shaft to the saw teeth.

Internal clearing blades ensure

that the huge amounts of

sawdust are removed from the

kerf and that the heating of the

saw blade is kept within limits.

Saw manufacturers,

sharpening services and saw

mills can use the CS 860 and

CSF 860 duo to sharpen both

the tooth faces and tooth tops

as well as the flanks of saw

teeth in a single set-up.

The machines automatically

detect the geometry of a saw

tooth and grind it precisely to

the required size. The grinding

machines automatically detect

newly inserted teeth and

machine them to size using

oscillation. The feed pawl

registers broken teeth in order

to prevent the grinding wheels

from breaking and determines

the tooth pitch. This means

that it is not necessary to enter

this manually and prevents

operator errors. In addition,

the VOLLMER machines are

networked via the standard IoT

gateway (Internet of Things)

and record all operating

and machine data in order

to determine the machine

utilisation in real time, for

example.

“We have specifically

developed the CS 860 and

CSF 860 to meet the strict

requirements of saw mills,”

says Thomas Wenger, Product

Manager at the Biberach-based

VOLLMER Group. “Thanks to

the wide-ranging machining

scope of the machines, as well

as their high flexibility and

productivity, we have come up

with a real innovation in the

global grinding technology

market.”

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BID Group invests $4.7 million in Quebec

BID Group announces a

strategic capital investment

of $4.7 million towards the

modernization of its equipment

to increase production capacity

in its Saint-Georges and Saint-

Éphrem-de-Beauce facilities in

Quebec, Canada.

In Saint-Georges,

preparations are underway

to introduce state-of-the-art

equipment, including a new

large band saw, a plasma

cutting table, two CNC machine

tools and a CNC Multi-task

Mazak Integrex to increase

its machining capacity.

These changes represent a

cumulative investment of $2.4

million.

Similarly, BID’s Saint-

Éphrem-de-Beauce facility

is actively being prepared to

accommodate new equipment,

namely an Automated Part

Storage System, a CNC boring

machine and a grinder with

a robotic feeding system to

increase production for Comact

BLADE cutting tools. The

collective investment for this

equipment amounts to $2.3

million.

Through the incorporation of

this new equipment, BID Group

aims to increase its ability to

deliver an extensive range of

innovative technologies to

its highly valued customers

while enhancing operational

efficiency.

Start-up and installation

of the new equipment began

in April 2023 and will be

carried out until June 2024.

The equipment modernization

initiative will result in the

creation of multiple new

jobs, primarily for industrial

mechanics and machinists.

BID Group is a global leader

in transformational wood

processing technologies and

integrated solutions.

Raute announces the receipt of an order

of EUR 29 million to Latvia

Raute Corporation (“Raute”)

has signed a contract worth

EUR 29 million with AS Latvijas

Finieris (“Latvijas Finieris”),

Latvia for the delivery of

technology to a plywood mill

expansion. Following the terms

of the contract, the project has

become effective by signing of

a delivery contract.

Latvijas Finieris, the leading

producer of birch plywood

in Europe and the Baltic

countries, will expand their

Verems, Latvia plywood factory

to increase the production

capacity by 35000 m3.

The order for Raute’s

technology includes all main

production processes from

veneer drying to plywood

overlaying: veneer drying

line, veneer scarf-jointing

line, veneer composing lines,

plywood layup line, plywood

pressing line, panel trimming

line, and panel overlaying

line, with extensive service

package and long-term on-site

management. The lines are a

complete solution compiled

of the proven R5- and most

modern automated R7-Series

technologies. All lines are

equipped with analyzers

for grading and MillSIGHTS

software for data capturing.

The ordered machinery and

equipment will be delivered

between March 2024 and

June 2025. The equipment will

be manufactured at Raute’s

production units in Lahti and

Kajaani in Finland, and in

the company’s partnership

network.

This new expansion,

which will be in full operation

in 2025, is part of Latvijas

Finieris’s strategy to develop

and innovate sustainable birch

plywood production enabling

further processing of special

end products.

“We are happy to work

with Latvijas Finieris on yet

another project to promote

resource-efficient society. We

believe our unique solutions

enable Latvijas Finieris in

reaching their increased

targets for sustainable plywood

production”, says Mika

Saariaho, CEO of Raute.

Latvijas Finieris Group is

a multi-sectoral international

company with key business

in research, development,

production, and sales of

tailored birch plywood

products under the brand Riga

Wood. Their birch plywood and

veneer factories are located in

Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and

Finland. The plywood products

and solutions are delivered

to 32 industries world-wide.

Further information on Latvijas

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LUMBER PROCESSING NEWS

Türkiye’s largest wood panel producer starts up third

ANDRITZ MDF production line

Kastamonu Entegre Ağaç

Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (KEAS)

started up its new fiber

preparation line for MDF

(Medium Density Fiberboard)

production at its mill in

Balikesir, Türkiye. KEAS is the

largest wood panel producer in

Türkiye and now successfully

operates three production lines

supplied by ANDRITZ.

Hasan Akpinar, Global

Investment and Projects

Director of KEAS, says: “We

have relied on ANDRITZ

MDF technology and

service for many years and

are very satisfied with the

results. Our new line from

ANDRITZ is equipped with a

pressurized refining system

for low electricity and thermal

energy consumption. This

perfectly contributes to our

sustainability strategy.”

The new line has a capacity

of 60 t/h and processes pine,

beech and oak wood. Its

centerpiece is the pressurized

refining system, which includes

a 24” plug screw feeder and a

high-capacity S2070M refiner.

The high dewatering efficiency

of the plug screw feeder

ahead of the high-pressure

zone ensures low thermal and

electrical energy consumption,

which is one of the major

benefits of the ANDRITZ

pressurized refining system.

ANDRITZ’s scope also included

supply of a gravity-fed HQ-

Chipper, a chip bin discharger

and a digester, as well as

Part of the ANDRITZ scope is a high-capacity S2070 refiner

supervision of mechanical

installation and start-up.

KEAS, part of Hayat Holding,

was established in 1969 and

specializes in the production

of wood-based panels

for the furniture, interior

decoration, and construction

industries. It has more than

six locations in Türkiye and

several manufacturing plants

worldwide.

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Finnos to deliver log scanner to Vaagen Brothers Lumber

Finnos and Vaagen Brothers

Lumber Inc have agreed about

a delivery consisting of Finnos

Fusion log scanner (3D+X-ray)

enhanced with state-of-theart

AI software. Additionally

Finnos delivers a board

scanner for planer mill with

moisture meter and board end

vision scanner.

Finnos Fusion will be used

at log sorting line to sort logs

not only to their geometrical

features but also according to

the internal quality features

such as knots etc. Additionally

the mill can sort the logs by

the wood species as well. The

scanners will be delivered to

Vaagen Brothers Lumber Inc.

mill in Colville, Washington.

Finnos is the forerunner

in AI-based X-ray technology

offering superior log X-ray

solutions for sawmill, pulp,

energy and plywood industries.

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Holmen

Wood

Products to

install new

planer at

Iggesund

Sawmill

Holmen Wood Products AB

commissioned Brinkab, part

of Veidekke Entreprenad AB,

C

and Veidekke’s newly started

M

construction business in

Y

Gävle to build a new planer

at Iggesund Sawmill near

CM

Hudiksvall, Sweden. The order,

MY

worth around SEK 90 million, is

CY

scheduled to be completed in

early 2024, said Veidekke in a CMY

statement.

K

The project includes the

new construction of a 4,000

m2 planing house adjacent

to a sawmill. When the new

planer and sorter is installed,

it is anticipated that sawmill

capacity could increase to

just over 450,000 m3 per year

from today’s 380,000 m3. Full

capacity is expected to be

reached by the end of 2024

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The primary breakdown SmartTool uses the scanners that are already in place

With its advanced

automation capabilities,

the Primary Breakdown

Closed Loop SmartTool

revolutionizes the wood

processing industry.

The Primary Breakdown

Closed Loop SmartTool,

a game-changer!

This cutting-edge

technology allows you

to break down each

log precisely, extracting its

full value and maximizing

production value. By ensuring

optimal recovery, this

SmartTool offers significant

benefits to sawmills seeking to

streamline and optimize their

primary breakdown operations.

The Closed Loop SmartTool

operates seamlessly, making

necessary adjustments

automatically in real-time.

This relieves the pressure on

your team members, freeing

them to focus on other crucial

tasks. Through the use of data

provided by Comact scanners

already in place, the SmartTool

provides complete information

about the log’s shape,

guaranteeing unparalleled

accuracy.

One notable feature of the

Primary Breakdown Closed

Loop system is its innovative

Multi-offset Adjustment

function. This function

accelerates the execution

of adjustments and corrects

offsets swiftly, enabling a more

SAWLINES

efficient workflow. Moreover,

the Pattern Deduction function

sets a new standard for closed

loop reaction time in defining

cutting patterns, providing the

fastest response on the market.

Additionally, the system

automatically corrects

offsets to cutting tools and

infeed modules. Mechanical

breakdowns or problems

are instantly identified and

displayed on a real-time

dashboard, ensuring prompt

attention and minimal fiber/

value loss. This comprehensive

approach optimizes

performance and keeps

production running smoothly.

To ensure continuous

performance, the Primary

Breakdown SmartTool function

monitors and makes necessary

adjustments, while also

monitoring the cleanliness

of the scanner. Regular

checks of dimension readings

further enhance accuracy and

performance. By consistently

executing optimized cant

cutting patterns, each log’s

value is maximized.

Installation of the Primary

Breakdown Closed Loop

system typically requires

a short downtime period,

usually over a weekend.

Once installed, production

can resume after calibration,

testing, and adjustment of

parameter thresholds, alarms,

and notifications.

Monitoring the system’s

performance and reliability

is made easy with real-time

dashboards that display

primary breakdown operations.

Additionally, a comprehensive

history of all adjustments

performed is available for

reference. The technology

has been thoroughly tested

and improved since its

development in 2020, ensuring

maturity and reliability. The BID

team provides support at every

The primary breakdown SmartTool uses the real faces prediction

done by the optimizer to do it’s quality control offering

unsurpassed accuracy

24 International Forest Industries | JUNE / JULY 2023


step, offering quick start-up

and technical training, backed

by the renowned 24/7 service

and the reliability program.

Use Case – BID’s Closed Loop

SmartTool in Action

More than 10 Closed Loop

systems are now up and

running in different sawmills

across North America and

results are witnessed as

soon as the “start” button is

pressed.

In one particular case, a

sawmill had unknowingly been

producing off-size boards,

in a consistent pattern, for

several months. This was

caused by cylinders not

properly calibrated unable

to reach the correct position.

Unaware that the output was

incorrect and certain that

all boards were on target,

managers were surprised to

conclude the system was right.

It was only 15 minutes after

turning on the system that the

detection occurred, leading to

an immediate resolution of the

issue.

BID’s Primary Breakdown

Closed Loop SmartTool offers a

holistic view of the production,

enabling quick detection of

errors in patterns or overall

performance. As previously

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SAWLINES

MiCROTEC’s sophisticated

scanning system significantly

increases log yields

Piveteau Bois: The virtual lumber yard

Even though Piveteau

Bois still has logs stacked

at their log yard, the

staff of the large-scale

sawmill actually view the

woodpiles as a virtual

lumber yard already. This

approach has changed

the entire production

process for the French

company: Before cutting

even starts, they already

know exactly which

boards they will get out

of the logs. This is made

possible by means of the

CT Log and the one-of-akind

fingerprint system

provided by MiCROTEC.

The Piveteau Bois sawmill

in Sainte-Florence near

the French Atlantic

coast has several different

mainstays. Only a small part

of its cutting volume is sold

fresh, the rest is dried, planed,

glued or otherwise processed.

Pine, Douglas fir and spruce

wood are used to make

wooden floors and facades

as well as glulam and CLT

elements. In the manufacturing

of these products, Piveteau

Bois pays particular attention

to the optimum utilization of

roundwood. “Our sawmill in

Sainte-Florence is located in a

region with few wood sources.

This makes the raw material

even more valuable,” R&D

Manager Ugo Gerard explains,

referring to the unconventional

location for a sawmill far from

large forest areas

Digital reconstruction

Against this background,

the company implemented

numerous optimization

measures in recent years

with the aim of increasing the

log yield step by step. The

collaboration with MiCROTEC

has been particularly close and

equally fruitful. In the sawmill

alone – from log infeed to

lumber sorting – the scanner

specialists from South Tyrol

implemented three systems

that optimally complement

each other.

Directly after the log infeed,

the long and short logs are

brought into the CT Log at

feed rates of up to 120 m/min.

The computed tomography

technology integrated in

the machine enables the

digital reconstruction of the

logs’ complete inner life.

Specifically, a comprehensive

three-dimensional density

profile of each log is created

which primarily shows the

size, position and condition

of knots. Furthermore, the

system detects whether there

are rotten knots, cracks, resin

pockets or spiral grain. “This

allows us to precisely predict

the quality of the boards and

their corresponding location

even before cutting, and to

adjust the sawing schedule

accordingly for each log.

Essentially, this means we

are no longer accessing the

individual logs for cutting but

our virtual lumber yard within

the logs,” Gerard explains and

adds that this has changed

the approach to the entire

production process. “We now

know exactly which logs to

use for which products, and

what volumes of the various

assortments we can produce

each year. This not only

increases the value of the used

wood but also facilitates the

logistics for the markets.”

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Recognize and rotate

Directly before the sawing

line, the logs are passed

through the Logeye 302, a

multi-sensor quality scanner

with fingerprint. Equipped with

X-ray technology, multi-sensor

cameras and other sensors,

the Logeye performs a 3D

measurement of the log and

again determines its density

profile. With the density

profiles of the logs – each

being as unique as a fingerprint

– each log is recognized

and rotated according to its

optimum value yield before

the full traceability from board

to log.

“In the past, when we did

not know in advance what we

would get out of each log, we

had to put some boards to a

lower-value use than originally

planned. Today, the rate of

this unwanted downgrading

is effectively zero,” Gerard

reports, adding that this has

increased the value output of

each log by 5%.

A great result, but one

that doesn’t lead Piveteau

Bois to sit back and relax –

quite the opposite, in fact:

Melanie Kaindl, Head of Marketing, and Fabien Iffrig, Area Sales

Manager of Microtec, together with Ugo Gerard of Piveteau Bois

(from left)

“To keep getting better, we

are continuously working

on new projects, and

Microtec is a reliable and

trusted partner that keeps

pushing us forward with

new ideas and innovations.”

MiCROTEC presented the next

evolutionary stage of the

fingerprint system at LIGNA

2023 in Hannover.

The 3D density profile shows the size, position and condition of

knots in the log. Cracks, resin pockets and other wood defects are

also detected

cutting. “We are optimizing

the sawing schedule for

each individual log,” Gerard

emphasizes. In addition to

the Microtec scanners, this is

made possible with the help

of a modernized profiling line

from Linck, designed to adjust

to every single log which would

even allow for a completely

unsorted cutting process.

Full traceability of the boards

The third MiCROTEC system

is the Goldeneye 900 multisensor

quality scanner in

transverse transport. It is

responsible for quality grading

of the fresh boards as well as

the definite identification of

each lamella. Thus, Piveteau

Bois can recognize and

allocate each log and each

board by means of this digital

fingerprint. This results not

only in added value, but also

The Goldeneye 900 multi-sensor quality scanner grades the fresh boards and allows for full

traceability all the way back to the log

International Forest Industries | JUNE / JULY 2023 27


SAWLINES

Raute receives order

of EUR 44.6 m to France

Raute Corporation has

signed a contract worth

EUR 44.6 million with

the THEBAULT Group,

France for the technology

delivery of a new

greenfield LVL (Laminated

Veneer Lumber)

production plant.

The plant, which will be

the first LVL plant in

France, will eventually

produce 100,000 m 3 of LVL

entirely ‘’Made in France’’, with

this agreed delivery covering a

first phase at 70,000 m 3 .

The order for Raute’s

technology includes all the

production processes from

veneer peeling to LVL billet

handling, including extensive

service package. The lines are

a complete solution compiled

of the latest most automated

R7-Series technologies.

The ordered machinery and

equipment will be delivered

during 2024. They will be

manufactured at Raute’s

production units in Lahti and

Kajaani in Finland, and in

After partnering

with Raute for three

generations of our family

history, collaborating

again with Raute in this

important investment

for our company is a

guarantee for success

and sign of trust.

Antoine THEBAULT,

President and CEO of

THEBAULT Group.

the company’s partnership

network.

This new plant, which will be

in full operation in 2026, is part

of THEBAULT’s development to

extend its offering particularly

to the construction industry.

Driven by a fast-growing

market, this French production

of engineered wood products

will expand the offer of biosourced

materials contributing

to the decarbonization of the

building sector.

The THEBAULT Group,

a family-owned industrial

company, is the leading

French plywood manufacturer

with annual production of

125 000 m³ making almost

50% of the total domestic

plywood production and ranks

among the top five European

producers. 70% of the

produced plywood is exported,

mainly in Europe but also

in the rest of the world. The

group employs 400 people and

generated a turnover of €100

million (2022).

www.groupe-thebault.com/en/

THEBAULT is our longterm

customer, and

we are very pleased

to continue our close

partnership with them on

this new project

Mika Saariaho, President

and CEO of Raute

MiCROTEC Espoo delivers log scanner

to Luopajärvi Sawmill in Finland

MiCROTEC’s Logeye 301 DC will

be delivered to Luopajärvi in

August 2023, and MiCROTEC

Espoo is fully responsible for

the delivery. This means that

commissioning, maintenance

and spare parts deliveries are

done from Finland.

“The new log scanner is

an investment far into the

future. We made a comparison

between different options and

companies, and MiCROTEC

was able to offer us the most

suitable solution. Since the

X-ray investment is not current,

a 3D log scanner equipped

with bark cameras is definitely

the best solution for us at this

stage. The decision was also

supported by the fact that the

cameras can automatically

perform bark correction and

snow/ice reduction. In the

future, MiCROTEC also offers

a wide selection of other

measuring devices suitable

for our production,” says Juha

Anttila, forest manager of

Luopajärvi Sawmill.

MiCROTEC’s Logeye 301

is the world’s most used log

scanner model. Logeye 301

achieves stable and reliable

bark measurement accuracy in

all seasons without X-rays. The

system can be expanded with

end cameras, so that rot and

blue stain are also detected

automatically at the ends of

the log.

MiCROTEC is one of the

most innovative scanning

& optimization provider for

the sawmilling and wood

processing industry.

Juha Anttila, forest manager

of Luopajärvi Sawmill

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JD Irving, Limited’s Newest Investment Aligned with

Commitment to Efficiency & Quality

JD Irving, Limited, a

producer of maple,

birch, and poplar

wood products,

headquartered in Saint

John, New Brunswick,

Canada, continues

their commitment to

sustainability and

innovation with the

purchase of a MiCROTEC

CT Log for installation

in its Veneer Sawmill,

located in St. Leonard,

New Brunswick, Canada.

MiCROTEC’s CT Log is

a worldwide unique

computed tomography

scanner in the wood products

industry, allowing JD Irving,

Limited to scan and digitally

reconstruct the internal

features of their logs in 3D.

Delivering the optimal cutting

solution in real time, this

technology is consistent with

JD Irving, Limited’s mission

to ensure the use of 100%

of every tree. The computed

tomography scanner provides

a complete reconstruction of

the internal features of the

logs, allowing the logs to be

graded and sorted by quality

and optimization. The CT

Log solution developed by

MiCROTEC’s industry-leading

engineers provides quality

grading and virtual grading

information in addition to the

full 3D log description.

Integrated with MiCROTEC’s

Maxicut Pro, Winlog, and

MiCROTEC Connect, the CT Log

communicates with the Logeye

Stereo, providing the head

rigg operator the exact degree

of log rotation to provide

maximum value. Working

with the CT Log, MiCROTEC’s

Maxicut software optimizes

cutting patterns based on

value.

The newest investment

is part of JD Irving, Limited‘s

continued partnership with

MiCROTEC. Beginning in

2014 with a Lucidyne scanner

installation at their Dixfield,

Maine, USA location, JD Irving,

Limited has since installed

Lucidyne scanners at their

Doaktown and Kedgwick, New

Brunswick, Canada locations,

with another Wanescan

installation at their Dixfield,

from left to right: Bob Bell, Sales Account Manager MiCROTEC,

Norvin Laudon, Director MiCROTEC Vancouver, Arianna

Giudiceandrea – CSO MiCROTEC, Susan Coulombe – General

Manager J.D Irving Limited, Frank Jöst – CEO MiCROTEC,

Jerome Pelletier – Vice President J.D. Irving Limited,

Jody Gallant – Business Improvement Manager J.D. Irving Limited

Maine facility in 2023. Their

recent investment of the CT

Log is accompanied by a

commitment of 5 MiCROTEC

Logeye Stereos, which execute

360° scans during rolling,

adding to the information

gained before the log is sawn.

Speaking to the solutions

provided by MiCROTEC, Jerome

Pelletier, Vice President of

JD Irving, Limited Sawmills

Division says, “We are very

excited to further grow our

partnership with MiCROTEC.

We firmly believe that this

strategic investment in the

newest scanning technology

will allow us to maximize log

yield as well as improve the

value of the products offered to

our customers.”

The CT Log solution and

Logeye Stereo applications will

be installed early 2024. For

more information about the CT

Log or Logeye Stereo, please

visit microtec.eu

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SAWLINES

Sawmills are often associated

with a high risk of fire, given

that a high fire load – timber

– is produced and stored in

them. The fire safety systems

in Koskisen’s new sawmill

go beyond the requirements,

although the hope is, of course,

that they will never be needed.

Fire safety is about technology,

attitudes and action

Like any other building,

a sawmill building must

meet the stipulations

of both the Building Act

and the Rescue Act. Fire

safety planning must take

into account construction

materials, fireextinguishing

systems,

emergency exits and

fire protection. Sitowise

Group Oyj has been

responsible for fire safety

planning at Koskisen’s

sawmill.

The new sawmill is a

concrete building, and

while the exterior walls

are made of wood elements,

there is concrete underneath

them. Inside the sawmill,

the intermediate walls of

the production areas are

made of sheet metal and

wool elements, and all the

spaces with high ceilings and

separate spaces are firecompartmented.

Since only

4 or 5 people normally work

in the sawmill during a shift,

there was no need to plan extra

emergency exits. Besides the

normal access routes, there are

also emergency exits leading

to the roof, from where it is

possible to climb down ladders

to safety in the event of a fire.

Every emergency exit door is

equipped with a push-button

fire alarm,” explains Tauno

Tonteri, Koskisen’s fire chief

since 2017.

Tonteri, who has worked at

Koskisen since the 1990s, says

that once the fire safety plans

were completed, a discussion

with the insurance company

began.

“The insurance company

gave the green light, as the

sawmill’s fire safety systems

exceed the minimum legal

requirements. For example,

instead of fire hydrants,

we have a separate fireextinguishing

water system in

our yard area,” he says.

Fire-extinguishing

water on site

Located on the lot of the

sawmill is southern Finland’s

second-largest water-pumping

station, whose task is to

ensure the supply of water to

the fire sprinklers and fireextinguishing

water system in

case of a fire.

“The volume of the sprinkler

water reservoir is over a million

litres, and each of its three

diesel pumps can pump 6,000

litres of water per minute at 9.5

bar. The fire water reservoir has

roughly 600,000 litres of water

and two pumps, which are as

powerful as the pumps in the

sprinkler pumping station,”

says Tonteri.

Both the sawmill’s and

the dimension-sorting plant’s

ceilings are equipped with

sprinklers, and an automatic

extinguishing system can also

be found on the platforms of

the maintenance levels and

auxiliary spaces. There are a

total of 1,540 sprinklers in the

sawmill and its related spaces.

Automation is also used in the

sawdust extraction pipes.

“ATEX spaces are potentially

explosive spaces, in which

a flammable substance – in

this case sawdust – can, in

combination with normal air

pressure, cause an explosive

atmosphere. For that reason,

the sawdust extraction pipes

are equipped with a spark

Before any work is

started, the issuer of

the hot work permit

specifies, among other

things, what is to be

cleaned, what fire

extinguishing equipment

is to be provided and

whether something

needs to be covered. In

spaces that may contain

dust, a foam layer is

applied before the hot

work begins. Hot work is

always performed by two

people, and at Koskisen,

the post-work fire watch

is two hours instead of

the usual one hour

Tauno Tonteri, Fire Chief

extinguishing system whereby

a spark will automatically

trigger a dense water mist

that prevents an explosion,”

explains Tonteri.

Some spaces also have

multi-criteria fire detectors,

which measure temperature,

changes in temperature, and

smoke. All electrical rooms

and exterior transformers, as

well as timber storages, are

equipped with these detectors.

“The starting point for

planning is compartmentation.

If that is not possible, the

spaces are equipped with

sprinklers. If sprinklers are

not possible, fire detectors are

used,” says Tonteri.

Although the prevention,

detection and extinguishing

of fires is highly automated,

human input is still needed.

All employees have completed

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Koskisen’s Security Administrator Markku Lähteenmäki (left), Fire

Chief Tauno Tonteri, Deputy Fire Chief of Järvelä’s volunteer fire

brigade Jyrki Nevalainen and Fire Chief Leo Virolainen

Occupational Safety Card

training, in addition to which,

maintenance personnel have

also completed Hot Work

Card training. If necessary,

AS1 first-hand extinguishing

training is organised, and

the exercises are also part of

the sawmill’s routines. The

exercises go over, among other

things, the use of fire blankets,

foam extinguishers and fire

hydrants.

“Our approach is to first try

to extinguish the fire on our

own, and if that doesn’t work,

we press the fire alarm button.

We must not put ourselves or

others in danger, of course.

Not everyone will be able to

leave the area immediately,

however, because there must

be people around to guide the

fire brigade. In many cases, the

forklift drivers are responsible

for guiding traffic,” says

Tonteri.

Precise guidelines

The equipment is maintained

and tested every month,

serviced every year, and

inspected for operation by

authorities every few years.

The most important measure of

all, however, is fire prevention.

Tonteri says maintaining

cleanliness is a priority in

that respect to ensure that

flammable substances do not

accumulate in places where

they do not belong. Production

spaces should also be free

from sawdust or fine dust,

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which at Koskisen is collected

and transported by conveyors

and pipes for use in heat

production. Fires can also start

outside the sawmill, which is

why machinery must be parked

at least 30 metres from a

potentially burning structure.

“People are well-informed,

and they understand the risks.

We don’t see deliberate acts

of negligence or recklessness

here,” stresses Tonteri.

Sometimes maintenance

work that entails a risk of fire

does take place in the sawmill.

Koskisen has its own hot work

plan that again begins with

cleaning.

“Before any work is started,

the issuer of the hot work

permit specifies, among other

things, what is to be cleaned,

what fire extinguishing

equipment is to be provided

and whether something needs

to be covered. In spaces that

may contain dust, a foam layer

is applied before the hot work

begins. Hot work is always

performed by two people, and

at Koskisen, the post-work fire

watch is two hours instead of

the usual one hour,” explains

Tonteri.

If a fire were to ignite

somewhere in the sawmill,

however, flames are not the

only threat: burning wood

quickly generates considerable

smoke. Smoke extraction

has been a focus of the new

sawmill, and mechanical fans

efficiently blow smoke through

the smoke exhaust vents.

Koskisen no longer has

its own mill fire brigade

and is instead served by

the contractual fire brigade

Järvelän VPK. Tonteri says the

fire brigade carries out drills in

the mill areas ten times a year

and describes the co-operation

as excellent. The fire brigade’s

main “area of attack” is the

inside yard of the mill. Tonteri

considers the area difficult to

navigate and, particularly to

outsiders, confusing. Despite

the drills and a visit from

Päijät-Häme Rescue Services

to familiarise themselves

with the area, more signs are

needed in order to ensure the

fire extinguishing equipment

gets to the optimal stations as

quickly as possible.

“We believe we have

done our best and taken all

factors into consideration to

ensure fire safety. My greatest

wish, however, is that this is

all unnecessary and these

systems and equipment will

never be needed,” Tonteri sums

up.

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This forwarder has what it takes to ensure

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POWER

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TRACTIVE FORCE

320 kN (71,938 lbf)

LOADER

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LOAD SPACE CROSS-SECTION

6.8 m² (73.2 sq ft)

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20 000 kg (44,093 lbs)

POWER

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205 kW (275 hp) other countries

TRACTIVE FORCE

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LOADER

K121 M/S

LOAD SPACE CROSS-SECTION

5.8–6.7 m² (62.4–72.2 sq ft)

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GROUND CLEARANCE

800 mm (31.5 in)

MINIMUM WEIGHT

22 900 kg (50,486 lbs)

TYPICAL WEIGHT

23 700 kg (52,249 lbs)

TIRES

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Forwarders

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18 000 kg (39,683 lbs)

POWER

210 kW (286 hp) EU and North America

205 kW (275 hp) other countries

TRACTIVE FORCE

220 kN (49,459 lbf)

LOADER

K121 M/S

LOAD SPACE CROSS-SECTION

5.8–6.25 m² (62.4–67.3 sq ft)

VLA 5.2–6.7 m² (56–72 sq ft)

GROUND CLEARANCE

800 mm (31.5 in)

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22 000 kg (48,502 lbs)

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LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY

18 000 kg (39,683 lbs)

POWER

210 kW (286 hp) EU and North America

205 kW (275 hp) other countries

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

LOAD SPACE CROSS-SECTION

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GROUND CLEARANCE

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20 600 kg (45,415 lbs)

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TIRES

26,5’’

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205 kW (275 hp) other countries

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16 000 kg (35,274 lbs)

POWER

210 kW (286 hp) EU and North America

205 kW (275 hp) other countries

TRACTIVE FORCE

210 kN (44,961 lbf)

LOADER

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

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4.5–5.5 m² (48.4–59.2 sq ft)

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GROUND CLEARANCE

680 mm (26.8 in)

MINIMUM WEIGHT

18 600 kg (41,005 lbs)

TYPICAL WEIGHT

19 800 kg (43,651 lbs)

TIRES

26,5’’

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15T

GROUND CLEARANCE

680 mm (26.8 in)

MINIMUM WEIGHT

22 000 kg (48,500 lbs)

TYPICAL WEIGHT

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.

LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY

13 000 kg (28,660 lbs)

POWER

150 kW (204 hp) EU and North America

145 kW (197 hp) other countries

TRACTIVE FORCE

175 kN (39,341 lbf)

LOADER

K70+ M, K90+ M/S

An agile, lightweight forwarder with excellent

power, visibility, and load-carrying capacity.

LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY

12 000 kg (26,455 lbs)

POWER

150 kW (204 hp) EU and North America

145 kW (197 hp) other countries

TRACTIVE FORCE

165 kN (37,093 lbf)

LOADER

K70+ M

LOAD SPACE CROSS-SECTION

4.5–5.0 m² (48.4–53.8 sq ft)

VLA 4.5–6.0 m² (48.4–64.6 sq ft)

GROUND CLEARANCE

670 mm (26.38 in)

MINIMUM WEIGHT

17 700 kg (39,022 lbs)

TYPICAL WEIGHT

18 800 kg (41,447 lbs)

TIRES

26,5’’

13T

LOAD SPACE CROSS-SECTION

4.0–4.5 m² (43.1–48.4 sq ft)

GROUND CLEARANCE

645 mm (25.4 in)

MINIMUM WEIGHT

16 300 kg (35,935 lbs)

TYPICAL WEIGHT

17 300 kg (38,140 lbs)

TIRES

26,5’’

12T

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The new E-cabin by Rottne –

an innovative masterpiece

Don’t let the familiar

appearance deceive

you. The all-new

E-cabin by Rottne is a

testament to cuttingedge

engineering at its

finest. Building upon

an already exceptional

design, from now on

all forwarders will

feature the revolutionary

E-cabin, marking a

significant leap forward

in cabin development.

While at first glance

everything may

seem unchanged,

the E-cabin has undergone

extensive advancements. The

result is a groundbreaking

innovation that prioritizes

enhanced ergonomics and

functionality. With integrated

displays on the control

panels and additional

buttons on the joysticks, the

work environment becomes

more flexible and efficient.

Rest assured, the E-cabin

is manufactured in full

compliance with relevant

standards and regulations.

“We’ve dedicated a

considerable amount of time to

optimizing ergonomics, button

placement, and functionality.

It’s not just about adding

more buttons; we’ve carefully

utilized them to ensure an

ample supply,” explains

David Selstam from Rottne’s

Development Department.

“Rottne’s machines have

always provided an exceptional

cabin environment with

excellent control panels,

and the E-cabin allows us to

maintain this advantage well

into the future.”

Step into the spacious

and comfortable cabin,

boasting a modern design that

combines form and function.

The large windows and lowset

instrument panel offer

an unobstructed view of the

surroundings and overhead

area. Equipped with numerous

storage compartments

and even a food warmer,

the E-cabin provides both

convenience and comfort.

Notably, the noise levels inside

the cabin are quieter than

those found in cars.

“The E-cabin ensures that

Rottne’s machines continue

to offer an exceptional cab

environment with excellent

control panels. This new

addition undoubtedly helps

us maintain this advantage in

the future,” emphasizes David

Selstam.

The collaboration between

Rottne Industri’s Product

Development Department

and Hydraulkompaniet,

based in Umeå, Northern

Sweden, began spontaneously

three years ago. It came

at the perfect time as

Hydraulkompaniet was

developing a completely new

control panel and sought a

potential customer, while

Rottne was actively seeking

ways to enhance and update

their control panels.

“The greatest outcome is

the improved ergonomics. The

compact and flexible control

panels now accommodate

all the necessary buttons for

operating the machine. For

instance, in harvesters, we’ve

added two extra buttons on

each joystick, bringing the

total to seven instead of

five, enabling more tasks to

be performed directly from

the joystick. The integrated

displays offer even greater

possibilities for seamless

interaction with the operator,”

states Niklas Anens, CEO of

Hydraulkompaniet.

“Every aspect of the

development focuses on the

needs of machine operators.

We’ve paid attention to the

spring force in the controls,

regulating the pressure

required to activate the

buttons, and we’ve upgraded

the silicone mats. These

improvements enhance

comfort, provide a tactile

response, and improve overall

ergonomics.”

With the introduction of

the innovative Rottne Crane

Assistance (RCA) system and

an upgraded Comfort Line

cabin suspension, Rottne sets

a new standard for forwarders,

regardless of model. Whether

operating the compact Rottne

F10E or the mighty Rottne

F20E, the modular cabin design

remains consistent across

the entire range, simplifying

matters for drivers and the

Rottne service department

alike.

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“We have implemented

several updates to enhance the

overall cabin experience,” adds

David Selstam.

“These include an

upgraded lighting system, a

new air conditioning system,

redesigned control buttons,

new displays, and even a new

steering wheel. To provide a

truly immersive experience,

we’ve equipped the cabin with

bass speakers.”

One of Rottne’s remarkable

innovations is the Rottne

Comfort Line, a system that

not only reduces shock but

also greatly improves crane

operations and driving in

challenging terrains. Initially

introduced in 2007 as the

forestry machine industry’s

first anti-shock system, Rottne

has continuously improved

it with updated software,

a sturdier structure, and

precise positioning. Now, in

conjunction with the launch

of the new E-cabin, Rottne

presents an enhanced version

of the cabin suspension system

– Rottne Comfort Line 3.

“It’s a rare opportunity to

completely reimagine and

enhance a system from the

ground up. We’ve seized

this chance and dedicated

ourselves to creating the best

possible solution,” states

David Selstam.

The power and capacity

of Rottne’s forwarders have

revolutionized cut-to-length

harvesting operations. With

a range of six forwarder

models available in various

sizes – the Rottne F10E,

Rottne F11E, Rottne F13E,

Rottne F15E, Rottne F18E,

and Rottne F20E – Rottne

showcases its commitment

to providing an upgraded

cabin experience across the

entire forwarder lineup. From

now on, every new forwarder

leaving the production line

will be equipped with the new

E-cabin, emphasizing Rottne’s

dedication to excellence in

forestry machinery.

The Future of Forestry

From Less to Zero CO 2

Efficient, clean, and safe: this is how we imagine the future of forestry. No matter the power

source, conventional or alternative fuels, hydrogen or electrification – with our strive for zero

emissions, increased productivity, driving comfort and safety, we always concentrate on the

driveline as a whole to make our vision come true. ZF.com/construction

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

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 levelload

bunk systems, and

three wagon frame lengths.

The 1055C can be configured

with a hooked F135T85 crane

along with different grapple

options. There is an optional

straight M92FT100 crane used

more in selective harvesting

operations.

With a 20-tonne capacity,

the 1075C is designed for

long distance forwarding,

tough terrain and scarifying

applications. The standard

F165T85 crane or optional

F195T85 crane can handle all

of your forwarding needs. 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.

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

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

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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.

A 25-tonne 1085C forwarder working in Quebec, Canada

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.

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

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In the spotlight at Swedish

Forestry Expo 2023

All John Deere G-series

forest machines and the

latest harvester head

models were showcased

at the fair. This year, the

focus was on improving

logging productivity and

easy operating with new

technological solutions

for forwarders, including

the new Intelligent Boom

Control innovations,

new load spaces, and

front bogie lift. Also

showcased was the new

Intelligent Harvester Head

Control, and the new

TimberMaticTM Maps

features that make the

operators’ work easier.

With the new version, IBC 3.0, at the push of a button the boom automatically moves to the position

from which the previous grapple load was taken – both when loading and unloading logs.

IBC 3.0 brings more

automated functions to

forwarders easier.

Intelligent Boom Control (IBC)

is John Deere’s continuously

evolving technology to improve

logging productivity and to

assist harvester or forwarder

operators. The next milestone

in IBC technology is IBC 3.0

for forwarders and the new

automated functions it has to

facilitate the work of operators.

With the new version, IBC 3.0,

at the push of a button the

boom automatically moves to

the position from which the

previous grapple load was

taken – both when loading

and unloading logs. The boom

can also be automatically

moved into transporting

position at the push of a

button. The forwarder’s IBC 3.0

functionality was debuted at

the Swedish Forestry Expo.

New load spaces make

loading easier

The new load spaces are

structurally stronger and

designed to better fill the

customers’ needs in various

operations. With the new

headboard and its swivel,

hinged extensions, and

extendable bunks, widening

the load space is easy. The

new design of the load bunks

with bulges on the inner side

of their shoulders enables

easy sorting of different timber

assortments. Optional higher

and easy to use sorters are

also available. New load space

options are available for 1110G,

1210G and 1510G forwarders.

Front bogie lift provides

increased agility on terrain

John Deere are introducing a

front bogie hydraulic lift for

910G and 1010G forwarders.

The front bogie’s front and

rear wheels can be lifted.

The right and left side bogies

can be controlled separately

based on the operator’s needs.

The function improves the

machine’s manoeuvrability and

operator ergonomics in difficult

terrain.

The front bogie lift function

facilitates in crossing ditches

and with sharp approach

angles. By lifting the front

bogie, the turning radius can

be improved, and thus the

machine can turn more agilely.

The front bogie’s rear wheels

equipped with chains can be

lifted, thus saving the road

surface from damage when

unloading to the roadside

landing area.

Intelligent Harvester Head

Control (IHC) improves

delimbing quality

The new Intelligent Harvester

Head Control (IHC) makes

logging easier and improves

delimbing quality. The force

control of the delimbing knives

gives the harvester head

the right compression and

excellent measuring accuracy

in all conditions.

The correct pressure setting

of the delimbing knives is a

basic requirement for good

and precise harvester head

operation. Determining the

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The new Intelligent Harvester

Head Control (IHC) makes

logging easier and improves

delimbing quality. The force

control of the delimbing knives

gives the harvester head

the right compression and

excellent measuring accuracy

in all conditions.

debarked, so it retains its

high value added, and the

bark can be utilized in energy

production. The correct

pressure settings improve the

durability of the harvester

head.

The IHC option is available

in Europe with John Deere H212

and H423 harvester heads.

TimberMatic Maps. Visual

information about log

position and location

Tree species are shown on the

map with selected colours,

as previously, right down

to the individual tree. The

harvester’s IBC 3.0 feature

enables a visualization of the

logs based on their cutting

point and position. The new

visual presentation is more

illustrative and provides

the forwarder operator with

advance information about the

site.

Automatic registration

to load space

The automatic registration

to the load space identifies

the work phases in which

the selected tree species

are loaded. The system also

identifies the location from

which the timber assortment

is collected, and automatically

marks the timber in that

specific location as moved to

the load space. The function

reduces the actions required

by the forwarder operator and

shows all parties involved a

more up-to-date snapshot of

the logging site. The easyto-use

tools facilitate the

operator’s work and leave more

time for work planning.

The visual and usability

aspects of the TimberMatic

Maps interface have also been

improved. An easy-to-use

production summary has been

added to the interface, showing

calculations of different timber

species in cubic meters and

as a percentage of the total

logging site.

TimberMatic Maps has been

a standard feature in all new

John Deere G-series harvesters

and forwarders since autumn

2018. Customers always

receive updated versions of

the application, free of charge.

The system can be retrofitted

also to older machines that

meet equipment requirements.

TimberManagerTM is a free

online service showing the

contractor the logging site

status in real-time.

Further information: Elina

Suuriniemi Communication

Specialist John Deere Forestry

Oy SuuriniemiEina@JohnDeere.

com

correct settings is based on a

number of variables, like tree

size, tree species and felling

conditions. Thanks to the new

IHC, there is significantly less

need to change the pressure

settings of the delimbing

knives, which facilitates the

harvester operator’s work.

John Deere’s TimberMatic

control system includes basic

settings for the force control

of the delimbing knives

based on the tree species.

A sensor in the harvester

head’s upper delimbing knives

continuously measures the

contact force between the tree

and the harvester head, and

the IHC system adjusts the

compression of the moving

delimbing knives within the

set parameters. This keeps the

compression of the delimbing

knives optimized for the

felling situation, and thus

the delimbing and measuring

accuracy remains at a high

level.

With the proper (not

excessive) compression force,

the feeding speed remains

good, the surface layer of

the log isn’t damaged and

unnecessary fuel consumption

is avoided. The tree is not

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From Less to Zero

Forwarder cPOWER:

Heavy loads, continuously

adjustable speed, and

easy maneuverability

– the fully power-split

CVT transmission

cPOWER combines these

characteristics with

improved fuel consumption

of up to 25 percent

Modern forestry

applications must first

ZF cPOWER – CVT technology

High loads, continuously

variable speeds, and

therefore comfortable

maneuvering – the

cPOWER power-split CVT

technology combines these

characteristics with improved

fuel consumption of up to 25

percent. It operates at low

engine speeds, thus increasing

efficiency and driver comfort

in forestry equipment like

forwarders and skidders even

more. The gain in tractive

power through the innovative

transmission system is

particularly beneficial for

the user when driving on

challenging terrain types, like

steep slopes, soft ground, or

deep snow.

Whilst the Group’s

transmission is already being

and foremost reduce fuel

consumption and minimize

emissions. No matter the

power source, conventional

or alternative fuels,

hydrogen, or electrification:

ZF is contributing to

reducing emissions from

less to zero.

ZF cPOWER is applied in the PONSSE Bison Active Frame, the world’s fastest forwarder

42 International Forest Industries | JUNE / JULY 2023


well-established in the North

American full-tree skidder

market for several years now,

the technology is recently

also finding its way into the

cut-to-length forwarder market,

mainly to be found in the

European area.

Being in series production

for forwarders since more

than three years now, the

fully power-split, continuously

variable transmission offers

significant fuel consumption

benefits and productivity

increases for the vehicle owner.

Because of rising fuel prices

and a growing awareness of

CO²-emissions, the market

demands more efficient drive

systems.

In Off-Highway applications,

hydrostatic power-split

transmissions ensure

significant consumption

benefits compared to

hydrodynamic transmissions

and purely hydrostatic

concepts.

The continuously variable

transmissions clearly

demonstrate their benefits

in all ranges of the typical

forestry operating cycle, i.e.

transporting, or loading.

In this process, the

percentage of hydrostatic

power is kept low whereby; an

optimal degree of efficiency

can be achieved.

Already in the start-up

process there is a power split

between mechanical and

hydrostatic drive. The share

of the mechanical power

increases with the vehicle

speed up to 100%.

The application of

an elaborate hydraulic

transmission-control unit and

transmission-integrated onboard

electronic unit optimally

completes driving functions.

The application of these units

is done with reference to

sensitivity and driving comfort

and realizes an aligned power

management.

The cPOWER series deploys

well-known and -proven

construction kit modules and

benefits from ZF competence

in transmission and vehicle

system engineering.

Main features:

• Continuously variable drive

over the whole drive range

• Hydrostatic-mechanical

power splitting in all driving

ranges, including the

frequently used range up to

10 km/h

• Reduction of diesel motor

speed independent of driving

speed

• No wear through heavy loads

as there is no mechanical

connection between engine

and driveline

ZF cPOWER is applied

in the PONSSE Bison

Active Frame, the world’s

fastest forwarder. With a

maximum load capacity

of 16,000 kg, it lives

up to its name as a

powerhouse

Komatsu’s PC230F-11 forestry processor was featured at

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

Powerful and maneuverable

processor can delimb, cut and

stack felled timber

Forestry crews need

equipment that can deliver

exceptional performance

in difficult environments.

Komatsu’s robust, dependable

and fuel-efficient PC230F-11

processor can help control

downtime and drive

productivity and was featured

in the company’s booth

(W42044) at CONEXPO-CON/

AGG 2023.

Purpose-built for processing

applications, the 197-HP

PC230F-11 has a rugged design,

high and wide undercarriage,

a powerful swing motor and is

designed to withstand highdebris

conditions. The robust

wide-fin radiator is covered by

heavy-duty forestry screens,

and a variable pitch reversing

fan helps improve airflow.

With a powerful swing

system and a large swing circle,

large trees can be moved easily

with the PC230F-11. Its reach of

up to 29.3 feet (8,951 mm), and

excellent maneuverability help

drive productivity.

The Komatsu SAA6D107E-3

Tier 4 Final engine is more fuel

efficient than the prior engine.

Thanks to proprietary Komatsu

engine technology, the larger

size-class (PC290LL-11) factoryinstalled

engine also powers

performance.

Operators can adjust

quickly to a sudden change

in load weight without

compromising productivity

with the Auto Power Max

feature. It automatically senses

the difference and reacts

Komatsu’s PC230F-11 processor is purpose-built for logging

applications

with an 8.5-second burst of

additional horsepower to

help pull the trees through

during the delimbing process.

The PC230F-11 is backed by

excellent service, easy access

to parts and a robust warranty.

Additional products and

solutions were highlighted

at neighboring booths for

Hensley Industries (W42028),

and Montabert (W42229), both

Komatsu subsidiaries.

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Log Max 5000V:

The Ultimate Harvesting

Head for Unparalleled

Logging Performance

The logging industry demands reliable and efficient

equipment to tackle the toughest challenges in

harvesting operations. Introducing the Log Max 5000V,

a state-of-the-art harvesting head that combines

durability, agility, accuracy, and intelligence to

revolutionise logging worldwide. With its reinforced

design, advanced features, and improved servicing

capabilities, the Log Max 5000V sets a new standard

for modern and powerful harvesting heads.

Durability and Cutting

Performance:

The Log Max 5000V boasts a

reinforced frame designed to

withstand the most demanding

logging applications. The

slimmed-down saw box

enhances performance in

snowy conditions, ensuring

optimal cutting efficiency.

Equipped with the new 318

MK2 - 30cc saw, this harvesting

head delivers fast and troublefree

cutting up to 74cm,

guaranteeing exceptional

cutting performance.

Measuring Precision and

Simplified Maintenance:

Accurate measurement results

are crucial in today’s harvesting

operations, and the Log Max

5000V meets this requirement

with its redesigned measuring

unit. The length measuring unit

incorporates smart features,

including a contactless sensor,

easier lubrication, and durable

tapered bearings. Furthermore,

the harvesting head’s

improved accessibility, wellorganised

hoses, and grease

nipples facilitate simplified

maintenance and servicing.

Enhancements and Updates:

To enhance the Log Max

5000V’s durability and

longevity, several updates

have been implemented. The

design of the measuring wheel

hole has been improved,

reinforcing the stoppers for

the feed roller arms inside the

frame, thus increasing strength

and stability. The length

measurement function has

been significantly improved

through the introduction of

a new measuring wheel unit

with a larger wheel, ensuring

superior measurement

accuracy.

Advanced Saw Unit:

The Log Max 5000V

incorporates the enhanced saw

unit 318 MK2 19 cc (True-Cut)

or 30 cc, carefully designed

to optimise work processes.

Upgrades include a more

robust saw bar mount with

protective covers and rubber

seals, ensuring protection

against dirt and moisture. The

saw bar holder now utilises

premium-grade Hardox 450

material, offering increased

strength and longevity.

Additionally, the placement

of the “saw bar home” sensor

has been optimised for easy

access during maintenance.

On the 30cc version the saw

valve is mounted directly to the

motor which greatly increases

responsiveness.

Improved Multi-Stemming

Unit MK2:

The Log Max 5000V’s multistemming

unit has undergone

a redesign, resulting in reduced

weight, increased lifespan,

and simplified serviceability.

The relocation of cylinders

and improved hose protection

increase durability and

minimise the accumulation of

snow and dirt.

Enhanced Four-Point

Measuring MK2:

The Log Max 5000V’s fourpoint

measurement MK2

features new components and

functions to excel in harsh

conditions. The introduction

of a contactless encoder in

the lower delimbing knife

enhances its lifespan and

simplifies maintenance. The

lower delimbing knife now

incorporates an “Active Lower

Knife” function, increasing

lifting power and optimising

tree holding capability.

Additionally, the design

modifications, such as a new

axel nut and improved cable

routing, enhance durability and

reduce the risk of snow and ice

packing.

Conclusion:

The Log Max 5000V represents

a groundbreaking advancement

in the logging industry. With

its unparalleled durability,

cutting performance, precise

measurement capabilities, and

simplified maintenance, this

harvesting head sets a new

benchmark for productivity,

efficiency, and reliability.

Experience the power of the

Log Max 5000V and unlock its

potential to revolutionise your

logging operations.

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SAW UNIT

home” sensor has been

repositioned, facilitating easy

access during maintenance

operations.

Improved Swivel Seals

Material:

The swivel seals now feature

a new material, selected

to increase service life and

simplify assembly processes.

This enhancement ensures

longevity and efficient

functionality.

Introducing the enhanced Saw Unit 318 MK2, designed to improve your work process.

Through meticulous material selection and innovative design concepts, this unit

significantly reduces maintenance requirements while maximizing durability. Discover the

new features that make the Saw 318 MK2 a game-changer.

Upgraded Saw Bar Mount:

The saw bar bracket has

undergone significant

improvements. It now includes

a protective cover and rubber

seals to seal off the bracket,

preventing the infiltration of

dirt and dust. Additionally,

new grease nipples have

been added to the front sides,

enabling easy application of

grease to safeguard against

moisture, dirt, and debris.

Enhanced Saw Bar Holder:

The saw bar holder has been

upgraded with premiumgrade

Hardox 450 material

and an improved design. The

attachment mechanism for

the saw bar itself has been

reinforced, ensuring enhanced

strength and longevity.

Furthermore, the updated

contour of the holder acts as

a guide, effectively realigning

the chain if it is at risk of

disengagement.

Convenient “Saw Bar Home”

Sensor Placement:

To optimize servicing

convenience, the “saw bar

High-Performance Tension

Pistons:

The tension pistons have been

crafted from premium casehardening

steel, a durable

material that significantly

improves their lifespan. This

upgrade guarantees superior

durability and prolonged

service life.

MULTI-STEMMING - MK2

The Log Max 5000V multi-stemming unit has received a new design with several beneficial

consequences, including reduced weight, increased life span and simplified service.

More robust design:

The support plate at the front

has been given a new design

and more robust attachment to

withstand more wear.

Improved Serviceability:

To enhance serviceability,

the cylinders have been

relocated underneath the unit,

minimizing the chances of

snow and dirt accumulation.

Additionally, the new cylinders

feature a standard design,

while the attachment has been

reinforced with an new fork

design. These modifications

result in decreased service and

maintenance requirements and

enhance the overall durability

of every component in the

multi-stemming unit.

Protected hoses:

The hoses of the multistemming

unit are integrated

with the rotator control hoses,

both conveniently routed along

the left side of the felling link.

This change not only ensures

a streamlined arrangement

but also allows the hoses to

be shielded from potential

damage, leading to extended

durability.

Reduced weight:

The new design features a 50

mm slimmer plate between

the unit and the rotator. This

alteration not only enhances

the unit’s usability but also

contributes to a weight

reduction of approximately 5

kg in the multi-stemming unit.

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4 POINT MEASURING MK2

Log Max four-point measurement MK2 has new components and functions to work

optimally under harsh conditions. The aim is to ensure a long service life and good

functionality.

Contactless encoder:

Four-point measurement MK2

has received a new non-contact

encoder in the lower delimbing

knife, increasing its lifespan

and simplifying service and

maintenance. On the new

encoder, the zero point can

be set during installation to

reduce the margin of error in

case of snow or debris packing.

Stronger lower delimbing

knife:

The lower delimbing knife

has received a new function,

“Active Lower Knife”, to

increase the lifting power of the

Harvesting Head. Active Lower

Knife allows you to keep the

stem against the frame without

the delimbing knife being too

strong or weak. The change will

make the lower delimbing knife

stronger and able to hold trees

optimally.

The control system regulates

the function, and the pressure

on the knife is adapted to the

output length and diameter of

the stem.

New axel nut:

Four-point measurement MK2

has a specially designed nut

for the axel of the four-point

measurement to increase its

durability.

New cable routing:

The four-point measurement

of 5000V has received a

new placement of cable that

previously ran on the outside of

the saw box. The cable is now

located under the saw box to

reduce the risk of snow and ice

packing.

IMPROVED LENGTH MEASURING

Replaceable sensor cable

New bearings with tapered rollers

Magnet (mounted to the cover)

Removable

grease nipple

The length measurement function has been significantly improved to enhance accuracy.

Changes include redesigning the measure wheel cylinder, updating the hydraulic circuit,

reinforcing the measuring wheel arm and attachment, and introducing a new measuring

wheel unit with a larger wheel. These enhancements allow the measuring wheel to

precisely follow the stem’s contour, resulting in superior measurement results.

The spring loaded sensor is

placed in the arm and retained

by a lock ring. An o-ring

prevents it from turming. The

magnet is fixed to the cover.

The cable is detachable.

New contactless sensor:

The new sensor for the length

measurement is contactless

and has no mechanical moving

components that will result in

minimal or even non-existent

service and maintenance of this

sensor.

New tapered roller bearing

and lubrication point

The measuring wheel assembly

has been equipped with a new

bearing with tapered rollers

which provides a more stable

and stronger construction. To

simplify the maintenance of

the roller bearing, we have

added a lubrication point on

the aluminium cover of the

measuring unit. You can now

easily insert a lubrication

nipple into the lubrication point

(recommended every 1000h.

and refill with grease.

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Continued from Page 5

Also visit:

https://www.gov.uk/

government/news/12-

billion-donor-support-tohalt-and-reverse-forestloss-and-protect-land-rights

Illegal cattle farming

in the Brazilian Amazon

Illegal cattle farming has

been a significant issue in

the Brazilian Amazon for

many years. The expansion

of cattle ranching has

been a leading cause

of deforestation and

environmental degradation

Land Grabbing: Illegal

land grabbing is a common

practice associated with

cattle farming in the

Amazon. People encroach

upon protected areas,

indigenous lands, or public

lands, illegally claiming

ownership and converting

them into cattle ranches.

This further exacerbates

deforestation and

undermines the rights of

indigenous communities.

Violation of Environmental

Laws: Illegal cattle ranching

often involves the violation

of environmental laws and

regulations. These include

implemented. Additionally,

consumer awareness and

pressure have led some

companies to commit to

sourcing only deforestationfree

beef.

However, tackling illegal

cattle farming requires

a comprehensive

approach that includes

stricter enforcement of

environmental regulations,

land tenure regularization,

support for sustainable

land use alternatives, and

addressing the underlying

socio-economic factors

driving deforestation.

Also Read: Andrew Wasley,

Elisângela Mendonça,

Youssr Youssef and Robert

Soutar in the Guardian

www.theguardian.com/

environment/2023/jun/02/

more-than-800m-amazontrees-felled-in-six-years-tomeet-beef-demand

Glaring World

Cost Anomalies

Positive:

Glasgow COP 26

$12 billion donor support

pledged to halt and reverse

forest loss and protect land

rights.

A new public finance pledge

from 12 countries to support

ambitious forest-related

climate action in developing

countries.

Negative:

During a recent visit by

President of Brazil, Luiz

Inácio Lula da Silva, President

Biden pledged 1 Billion

pounds towards Rainforest

conservation.

Da Silva went on to China but it

is reported President Xi Jinping

was unwilling to pledge any

amount

in the region. While not

all cattle farming in the

Amazon is illegal, there are

illegal practices associated

with the industry that

contribute to deforestation

and other environmental

problems.

Here are some key points

about illegal cattle farming

in the Brazilian Amazon:

Deforestation: The

expansion of cattle ranching

has been a major driver

of deforestation in the

Amazon. Forests are often

cleared illegally to make

way for pastureland for

cattle. This not only leads

to the loss of valuable

ecosystems but also

contributes to climate

change by releasing large

amounts of carbon dioxide

into the atmosphere.

clearing forests without

proper permits, operating in

protected areas, and using

illegal means to obtain land

titles.

Supply Chain Issues: The

beef produced through

illegal cattle farming can

enter the formal supply

chain, making it difficult to

trace the origin of the meat.

This creates challenges for

companies and consumers

who seek to avoid

supporting deforestation

and human rights abuses

associated with illegal

practices.

The Brazilian government

has made efforts to address

illegal cattle farming and

reduce deforestation

rates. Initiatives such as

increased law enforcement,

satellite monitoring,

and the expansion of

protected areas have been

Action urgently needed

The global warming

crisis is increasing at

an alarming rate. Rising

temperatures are fuelling

environmental degradation,

natural disasters, weather

extremes, food and water

insecurity, economic

disruption, conflict, and

terrorism. Sea levels are

rising, the Arctic and

Antarctica are melting, coral

reefs are dying, oceans are

acidifying, and forests are

burning.

Create a World

Fighting force

Now is the time for the

United Nations to make a

radical decision. Create a

fighting force that has to

be adopted by Brazil, The

Congo Basin countries and

others to step up policing

and putting an end to

illegal logging, illegal cattle

farming etc or face the dire

consequences of intense

global warming.

• Consider the cost of a

nuclear submarine $3.45

billion

• The war in Afghanistan

is estimated to have cost

upwards of 2.2 trillion

dollars.

• The HS2 UK rail extension is

likely to cost upwards of 100

billion pounds.

• The 2023 US defence budget

is Circa $770 billion.

• The 2023 Chinese defence

budget is $224 billion

dollars.

• That’s around 1 Trillion

dollars from 2 countries in

2023!

How much is needed to save

the Amazon and The Congo

basin et al?

Hardly anything in comparison.

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SFPA EXPO 2023

Exhibit Floor Plan

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MiCROTEC - QC Assist at FH

Stoltze Land and Lumber

At 111 years old, FH Stoltze Land

and Lumber continually adapts to

changes in technology and processes

with one of its recent investments

being MiCROTEC’s Lucidyne scanner

equipped with the QC Assist tool

installed in April 2021. The scanner

is just one of the MiCROTEC products

FH Stoltze Land and Lumber has in

use, along with a MiCROTEC Grade

Mark Reader, True-Q board tracking

system, and M3 Scan Moisture Meter.

In late February, FH Stoltze welcomed

the MiCROTEC team to Columbia

Falls, Montana to chat about the QC

Assist tool and how they’ve used it to

streamline quality control processes.

Visit microtec.us to learn more about

their wood scanning solutions

Also see pages

26 / 27 & 29

SFPA EXPO 2023

Exhibit Floor

923

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MEET US @ Forest Products Machinery

& Equipment EXPO August 23 -25

Nashville, TN

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E-LOADER

SPRINGER’s latest innovative product

development – A new high speed feeder

solution for lumber sorting

Your Advantages:

• Can handle a wide range of sizes

• Operates superbly with different sizes

• Lumber can be placed directly into the

scraper bar partitions

• Performance is consistently high

• Can be adjusted perfectly to any lumber

width

• Layers are accumulated reliably without

being pushed back

• It’s maintenance friendly because

maintenance lids can be walked on

(crossover option)

The E-Loader is used to separate

pieces of lumber. Boards are gathered at

the E-Loader’s retainer by an accumulation

conveyor.

The feeder lever takes the board and

lifts it into the subsequent measurement

conveyor’s scraper bar partitions.

www.springer-usa.com

Also see page 2

SFPA EXPO 2023

Exhibit Floor

1419

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More

uptime

with

fast and

reliable

production

See page 19

SFPA EXPO 2023

Exhibit Floor

929

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Opticom’s VM-1 vibration resistant mount to further

protect CC02 cameras in extreme vibration applications

Opticom’s CC02 camera, built to

withstand dusty, high-vibration

environments like sawmills

An Opticom Technologies CC04 camera and mount after being

hit by a log in a sawmill in Mississippi. The camera still worked

perfectly; just the mount needed replaced

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Opticom Cameras Last

Longer in Sawmills

Video monitoring is vital for sawmill

operations. It keeps operators safe

and helps identify issues immediately

before they spiral into major problems.

But many sawmills purchase

off-the-shelf consumer or commercial

cameras, which aren’t able to handle

the dusty, high-vibration environment

of a sawmill.

Also see page 29

SFPA EXPO 2023

Exhibit Floor

916

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JS-50 X6B Carriage Scanner

JS-50 WX Sawmill Scanner

JS-50 MX

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The foundation of JoeScan’s products

is summed up concisely: simple,

accurate, reliable and fast. Every

model comes with plug-and-scan

Ethernet, built-in durability to deliver

accurate data in rough environments,

the industry’s leading 5-year warranty

and a 10-year support policy. JoeScan’s

JS-50 series scanners take up to 4,000

profile measurements/second, with

each profile containing up to 1,456

data points.

Also see page 15

JS-50 series scanners accommodate

virtually any scanning need - indoor,

outdoor, transverse or lineal. From

logs to lumber, JoeScan provides

dependable scanning for bucking,

carriages, sharp-chains, gangs,

edgers, planers and more.

SFPA EXPO 2023

Exhibit Floor

523

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Profitable chain

Sharpening

The chain sharpener SA6 - The Franzen - sharpens

automatically ...

... all types of saw chains such as:

• 1/4”; .325”; 3/8”; 3/8” picco to .404”

more precisely, consistently and quickly.

It also sharpens sawmill- and special chains such as:

• chipper chains with 15mm and 20mm pitch

• scratcher chains (also carbide tipped!)

• HOLTEC-Skipchains(a lso carbide tipped!)

• 3/4” chains

• Mafell zsx chains with additional attachments

Also see page 22

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ACCURATE COST-EFFICIENT EASY-TO-USE

Proven smart 3D solutions for log and board optimization

Also see page 17

Visit

www.lmi3d.com/wood-IFI/

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This forwarder has what it takes to ensure

productive operations even in the most

demanding logging sites.

See pages 32 / 33

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SFPA EXPO 2023

Exhibit Floor

228

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Twin 36 x 60 dual Rawlings Vertical Hogs processing

chip overs at a pulp and paper mill in Arkansas

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Rawlings offers a complete

line up of wood waste

processing equipment

for the sawmill, paper,

pulp, pellet, and biomass

industries to convert and

utilize wood residuals

into valuable wood fiber

products.

Rawlings Super Hi-

Inertia waste wood

grinders provide the

crushing and shearing

power needed to handle

really tough jobs, like green

waste, cypress, redwood,

cedar, poplar, and a wide

range of other stringy and

fibrous materials.

SEE PAGE 10

SFPA EXPO 2023

Exhibit Floor

305

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New

Combilift

product

launch

at Ligna

The new Combi-CB70E

is a further addition to

Combilift’s ever growing

range of electric models

which offers powerful

performance, extensive

battery life and unrivalled

ergonomics.

See page 8

Safety

Storage

Efficiency

Enhance the Safety, Storage and

Efficiency of your forest product

handling with Combilift

Combilift is the perfect fit for the forest timber

industry. Safely handle long loads in narrow

aisles, and minimise double handling with

our multidirectional forklifts, sideloaders and

container loaders.

SFPA EXPO 2023

Exhibit Floor

1535

Contact Us Today

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To find out how Combilift can help you

unlock every inch of your storage space


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

See pages 38 & 39

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The Future

of Forestry

Modern forestry

applications must first

and foremost reduce fuel

consumption and minimize

emissions. No matter the

power source, conventional

or alternative fuels,

hydrogen or electrification:

ZF is contributing to

reducing emissions from

less to zero.

See pages

12 / 42 & 43

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Log Max 5000V:

The Ultimate

Harvesting Head

for Unparalleled

Logging

Performance

The logging industry demands reliable and

efficient equipment to tackle the toughest

challenges in harvesting operations.

Introducing the Log Max 5000V, a stateof-the-art

harvesting head that combines

durability, agility, accuracy, and intelligence

to revolutionise logging worldwide. With its

reinforced design, advanced features, and

improved servicing capabilities, the Log Max

5000V sets a new standard for modern and

powerful harvesting heads.

See pages 44 / 45 / 46

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The new E-cabin

by Rottne

Don’t let the familiar appearance deceive you.

The all-new E-cabin by Rottne is a testament to

cutting edge engineering at its finest. Building

upon an already exceptional design, from

now on all Rottne forwarders will feature the

revolutionary E-cabin, marking a significant

leap forward in cabin development.

See pages 36 / 37

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From the left: Erkki Kukkonen from TrackGrip Inc. alongside Wayne Leblanc,

Bill Larson, and Jamie LeBlanc.

The LeBlanc team has worked with

Keto Harvesters for over 30 years now,

and recently purchased a new Keto

660C2 harvester. As Wayne puts it,

“there wasn’t even a thought of taking

on another head.”

See page 39

TrackGrip Inc

2509 Cobble Place

Saint-Lazare,

QC J7T 2B1, Canada.

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Unboxing the Keto 870C Harvester!

Keto Harvesters Customer Testimonial:

Wayne LeBlanc (Lumby, BC)

Get on Track with Keto Harvesters

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ADVERTISERS INDEX

Combilift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

www.combilift.com

Delta Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

www.deltamotion.com

Franzen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

www.franzen-machines.com

Halco Software Systems . . . . . . . . 31

www.halcosoftware.com

Joescan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

www.joescan.com

Kone-Ketonen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

www.kone-ketonen.fi

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

www.logmax.com

LMI Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

www.LMI3D.com

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

www.microtec.us

Opticom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

www.opticomtech.com

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important in both structures and finishes.

The Japanese are big fans of light Finnish

wood raw material, and JAS ensures that

other visual quality requirements are also

met,” says Virmiala.

Piece by piece

Quality control is an important part of

retaining certification. In addition to annual

inspections by an external auditor, the

company must commit to internal quality

control. Besides regularly inspecting the

planing mill’s measurement equipment and

preparing protocol on the inspection, the

finished products are randomly inspected

every 20 days. One or two batches may be

inspected per day, and it takes roughly two

hours to inspect one product.

“We take 200 pieces of wood out of

the packages, go through them piece by

piece to see if the quality measures up to

the requirements in the manual,” explains

Kylökäs.

A total of six products fall within the

scope of certification, and each one

undergoes an inspection. Currently two

employees are responsible for internal

Ponsse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

www.ponsse.com

Rawlings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

www.rawlingsmanufacturing.com

residues 2 revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

www.woodresidues.events

Rottne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

www.rottne.com

Southern Forest Products Association . . 21

www.SFPAEXPO.com

Springer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

www.springer-usa.com

Tigercat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

www.tigercat.com

USNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

www.usnr.com

ZF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 & OBC

www.ZF.com/construction

quality control, in addition to which a

third person takes part in the inspections

for learning purposes.

“Hardly any other product is

inspected so thoroughly. My eye is

now already trained to notice planing

deviations and whether the settings

need adjusting,” says Kylökäs.

From a production perspective,

quality control related to certification

is quite laborious, but Virmiala

nevertheless believes that JAS will boost

Koskisen’s sales opportunities in Japan.

“Previously, we mainly imported

Genban products and certain planed

products, but now we can import

products that we wouldn’t have been

able to sell without JAS,” Virmiala

concludes.

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The Komatsu 951XC is a new harvester for final logging in steep terrain and

on soft ground. The eight-wheel design, combined with the stable Komatsu

concept, ensures a machine with great stability, excellent manoeuvrability,

and low ground pressure. The Komatsu 951XC is also optimised for use with

the Komatsu C164 – a harvester head specially designed for logging large

trees – although naturally it works just as well with a range of other heads.

Launching Komatsu 951XC

For demanding conditions

The Komatsu 951XC is part

of Komatsu Forest’s product

series of machines specially

designed for challenging

conditions.

“Now we have a complete

range of eight-wheeled

machines, specially designed

for demanding conditions,”

Joakim Johansson, Product

Manager Harvesters at

Komatsu Forest says.

Compact yet strong

The machine design is much

like that of the Komatsu 951,

although there are some

differences. The Komatsu

951XC has the same wheel

size as the 931XC, lending

the machine a more compact

design and giving the 951XC

a total machine length that

is shorter than that of the

Komatsu 951.

The Komatsu 951XC has 242

kN of underlying tractive force

and unique interaction between

engine, control system and

power transmission. The

hydrostatic transmission

enables engine power to

be fully utilised, providing

considerable advantages in

difficult terrain as well as

excellent climbing ability. This

is much due to the machine’s

large hydrostatic pump, which

can maintain higher speeds at

high tractive forces.

“What is special about

the 951XC is that it combines

the strength of a 951 with an

extremely compact design.

Since it has about the same

dimensions as the 931XC it can

be used in denser stands,”

Joakim explains.

951XC is also equipped with

hub reductions. They provide

an advantage when working in

challenging conditions, such

as steep, snowy, or wet terrain,

as they increase the life of the

bogie and thereby machine

reliability.

The Komatsu 951XC has new

working hydraulics to better

utilise the diesel engine. The

new hydraulics also provide

faster feeding from start to

maximum speed and allow the

saw motor to work even more

efficiently.

“The new working

hydraulics contribute to a

feeling of an even stronger

engine according to the test

operators that have been

working with 951XC,” Joakim

states.

Although the working

hydraulics are new, in all other

respects the Komatsu 951XC

shares the same proven design

as other Komatsu harvesters,

meaning 3PS.

“This enables several crane

and head functions to be used

simultaneously with retained

maximum hydraulic power,

all thanks to the machine’s

hydraulic power coordination,”

Joakim continues.

Powerful crane

All Komatsu harvesters are

equipped with parallel cranes,

this has been the case since

1999. With the Komatsu Forest

design concept, the lifting

booms and outer booms are

linked, thereby eliminating an

entire aspect of crane control.

This concept simplifies crane

operation by ensuring that

the head is always in level

regardless of crane cycle

stage. The parallel crane is

also cleverly designed to be

fast in its outward movements,

when the head is unloaded,

and powerful in its return

movements, when the head is

heavily loaded.

Compared to the 951,

the Komatsu 951XC has a

significantly shorter distance

from the centre of the crane to

the front wheels. This creates

a larger working area in front

of the machine, that enables

the operator to work at shorter

reaches.

“The new larger working

area in front of the machine

means more powerful crane

movements. And for those

who equipes their machines

with Smart Crane they get an

even more easily manoeuvred

crane with excellent precision,”

Joakim explains.

Operator environment

The Komatsu 951XC, just like

all other Komatsu harvesters,

features a high-performance

operator environment.

Examples of the many

advantages include the

spacious cab, good visibility

and comfortable cab climate.

Thanks to the machine’s

stability and levelling cab, the

operator is always seated level

without the need to stretch

and strain to maintain a good

seating position. The 951XC

is, as all Komatsu harvesters,

based on the tried-and-tested

Komatsu concept that offers

favourable weight distribution

and has a low centre of gravity.

In addition, the eight-wheeled

XC series harvesters have a

double oscillating bogie on the

rear frame giving the machines

completely unique handling

characteristics.

“Our double oscillating

bogie on the rear frame is an

innovation of which we’re very

proud. As well as increasing

stability by lowering the

machine’s centre of gravity, the

machine follows irregularities

in the terrain in a forgiving

manner while delivering

excellent manoeuvrability in

challenging terrain conditions,”

Joakim ends.

The work to develop a new

machine is a massive team

effort. Before a new machine

model is launched prototypes

are thoroughly tested first with

Komatsu’s own test operators

and then by contractors

working in environments

suitable for the specific

machine model. One of the

contractors, Henrik Lysebäck at

Lysebäcks Skogsentreprenad,

tested a prototype of the

951XC in the fall of 2022 and

concludes the test like this;

“The 951XC is a good

machine, stable and

comfortable to operate. It is

a machine you can trust, and

you feel secure working at a

long reach. This is definitely

a machine I would like to

continue to work with.

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