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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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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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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
Finieris can be found at www.
finieris.lv
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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
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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
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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
mentioned, alarms can be
promptly dispatched, allowing
action to be taken rapidly
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International Forest Industries | JUNE / JULY 2023 25
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.”
26 International Forest Industries | JUNE / JULY 2023
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
28 International Forest Industries | JUNE / JULY 2023
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
30 International Forest Industries | JUNE / JULY 2023
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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Agility, power,
ergonomics, weight
distribution and
economic efficiency – these are
the features that set PONSSE
forwarders apart. You can
choose from various models
suitable for soft terrain and
steep slopes alike. Power
and some the best comfort
features in forests are standard
equipment.
All PONSSE forwarder
models have more than
enough power for changing
conditions and difficult terrain
types. The excellent weight
to load-carrying ratio, the
smallest turning radius in their
size classes and dimensions
that distribute loads evenly
to all wheels are prominent
features. The extreme tractive
force of their forwarders
This forwarder has what it takes to ensure
productive operations even in the most
demanding logging sites.
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY
25 000 kg (55,116 lbs)
POWER
210 kW (286 hp) EU and North America
220 kW (299 hp) other countries
TRACTIVE FORCE
320 kN (71,938 lbf)
LOADER
K121 M/S
LOAD SPACE CROSS-SECTION
6.8 m² (73.2 sq ft)
VLA 8.0 m² (86.1 sq ft)
GROUND CLEARANCE
800 mm (31.5 in)
MINIMUM WEIGHT
28 500 kg (62,832 lbs)
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TIRES
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Powerful engine, never-ending tractive force
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LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY
20 000 kg (44,093 lbs)
POWER
210 kW (286 hp) EU and North America
205 kW (275 hp) other countries
TRACTIVE FORCE
240 kN (53,954 lbf)
LOADER
K121 M/S
LOAD SPACE CROSS-SECTION
5.8–6.7 m² (62.4–72.2 sq ft)
VLA 5.2–6.7 m² (56–72 sq ft)
GROUND CLEARANCE
800 mm (31.5 in)
MINIMUM WEIGHT
22 900 kg (50,486 lbs)
TYPICAL WEIGHT
23 700 kg (52,249 lbs)
TIRES
26,5’’
20T
32 International Forest Industries | JUNE / JULY 2023
Forwarders
guarantees excellent comfort
and efficiency, particularly over
longer distances. Ponsse’s
range has some of the most
productive forwarders in the
markets, both for thinning and
regeneration felling.
Ponsse’s forwarders are the
only forest machines in the
world that use a continuously
variable transmission (CVT).
This enables higher fuel
economy and tractive force,
particularly in difficult terrain.
PONSSE forwarders, equipped
with ultimate tractive force,
guarantee efficient timber
transportation – while saving
the environment as much as
possible.
This workhorse gets the job done in
conditions which often are too challenging
for others.
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY
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)
MINIMUM WEIGHT
22 000 kg (48,502 lbs)
TYPICAL WEIGHT
22 800 kg (50,265 lbs)
TIRES
26,5’’
18T
A straightforward, yet extremely dependable
tool with well-thought-out technical systems.
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY
18 000 kg (39,683 lbs)
POWER
210 kW (286 hp) EU and North America
205 kW (275 hp) other countries
TRACTIVE FORCE
210 kN (47,210 lbf)
LOADER
K100+ M/S, K101 M/S, K111 M/S
LOAD SPACE CROSS-SECTION
5.2–5.8 m² (56–63 sq ft)
GROUND CLEARANCE
730 mm (28.7 in)
MINIMUM WEIGHT
20 600 kg (45,415 lbs)
TYPICAL WEIGHT
21 100 kg (46,517 lbs)
TIRES
26,5’’
18T
International Forest Industries | JUNE / JULY 2023 33
This forwarder goes where you want it to go,
easily and effortlessly.
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY
14 000 kg (30,865 lbs)
15 000 kg (33,069 lbs) with balanced bogies
POWER
210 kW (286 hp) EU and North America
205 kW (275 hp) other countries
TRACTIVE FORCE
185 kN (41,589 lbf)
LOADER
K90+ M/S, K100+ M/S, K101 M/S,
K111 M/S
LOAD SPACE CROSS-SECTION
4.5–5.5 m² (48.4–59.2 sq ft)
VLA 4.5–6.0 m² (48.4-64.6 sq ft)
An exceptionally fast forwarder that moves
slickly in all types of terrain and even over
longer distances.
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY
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,
K111 M/S
LOAD SPACE CROSS-SECTION
4.5–5.5 m² (48.4–59.2 sq ft)
VLA 4.5–6.0 m² (48.4-64.6 sq ft)
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’’
14T-
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
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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
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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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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
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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
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Exhibit Floor
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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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Exhibit Floor
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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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SALES OFFICES
UK, Europe, South Africa,
US East Coast
CONTACT: Robin Peach
International Forest Industries Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)1442 877 777
Fax: +44 (0)1442 870 617
robin@internationalforestindustries.com
Japan
CONTACT: Shigeru Kobayashi
Japan Advertising Communications, Inc.
Star Bldg., 3-10-3 Kanda Jimbocho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Tel: 81-3-3261-4591
Fax: 81-3-3261-6126
Email: Shig-kobi@media-jac.co.jp
Western USA (AZ, CA, NV, UT)
Australia, & New Zealand
CONTACT: Kevin Lapham
J.P.Media Inc
Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752
Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763
Email: lapham@jpmediainc.com
Western USA (MT, ID, OR,WA) & Canada
CONTACT: Kevin Lapham
J.P.Media Inc
Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752
Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763
Email: lapham@jpmediainc.com
US Mid-West, Central & Mountain
CONTACT: Kevin Lapham
J.P.Media Inc
1163 E.Ogden Ave, Ste. 705-359 Naperville
IL 60563, USA
Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752
Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763
Email: lapham@jpmediainc.com
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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