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LOGGING • BIOMASS

CONTENTS

TRUCK MOUNTED CHIPPERS

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42 JOHN DEERE

John Deere Enhances its Tracked Feller

Bunchers, Harvesters and Shovel Loggers

45 AIR BURNERS ®

Air Burners ® Hosts Demonstration Event

Featuring the BioCharger ®

46 TRUCKS

Continuing our series on Utility Trucks

– 2025 Chevrolet Silverado

APRIL / MAY 2025

REGULAR FEATURES 6 Logging News 48 Advertising Index LUMBER PROCESSING CONTENTS

COVER - USNR Catech Edger

Image taken at Moelven in Mjösbruket,

Norway. Moelven is Norway’s largest wood

processor and was the first European

customer to order a Catech edger with

vision scanning and value grading

optimization. USNR’s Catech-brand edgers

are known for high speed and accurate

volume recovery. With the addition of

full-color vision, they also deliver value

optimization. Originating in the midseventies,

Catech has become the

leading brand in high-speed edging

with more than 600 systems installed.

Catech also pioneered the technology

for unmanned operation. Even today

most competitors need a dedicated

operator to run edger systems.

See it at Ligna! Hall 25 Stand D65.

usnr.com

SAWMILLING • LOGGING • BIOMASS • RENEWABLE ENERGY APRIL / MAY 2025

USNR's Vision-based

and value driven, the

unmanned Catech Edger

SAWLINES TRUCK CHIPPERS TRUCKS

International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2025 1

LUMBER PROCESSING

SAWLINES

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24 MiCROTEC

VAARA invests in MiCROTEC’s

X-ray measurement technology

7 SPRINGER

Springer SAWBOX - Next installation

right in the heart of Europe

16 CARBOTECH

Sawline Solutions for the industry

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30

18 INCOMAC

50 Years of innovation in wood

treatment at Ligna

18

20 MiCROTEC

REVOLUTION for the entire industry

Automatic grading is now reality with

MiCROTEC

30 COMACT

Introducing Comact’s New Hybrid

Sawline: Speed, Flexibility, and

Innovation

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34 SPRINGER

From Logs to Lumber: Springer

Delivers Tailor-Made Efficiency

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36 USNR

Catech Edgers with Value Optimization for

Moelven Mjösbruket

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EDITORS COMMENT

The rich can go a Iong

way to saving the planet

Forests are burning like never before

which directly affects the forestry

business.

Rainforests are declining at an alarming

rate further propagating climate change,

enhancing the likelihood of escalating

severe wildfires, droughts, and higher

temperatures around the world.

In our July August 2023 issue, I raised

issues surrounding the lack of money

invested by governments in saving the

rainforests. That year alone China and

the USA are spent over a trillion dollars

on defence budgets with China unlike the

USA not interested in contributing to save

the Amazon rainforest.

As a non-believer Trump will have recently

cut any government budgets relating to

the Amazon and climate change. With

governments failing to address the

impending catastrophe is it time for the

worlds rich to step forward and take the

initiative?

Global Billionaires Overview:

Total number of billionaires: As of 2024,

Forbes reports approximately 2,640

billionaires, a slight change from 2,668 in

the previous year, so this number remains

roughly the same.

Total billionaire wealth: The total net

worth of the world’s billionaires now

stands at $13 trillion, a slight increase

from $12.2 trillion last year, primarily

driven by growth in the technology and

luxury sectors.

Top Countries by Billionaire Wealth:

1. United States:

The U.S. continues to lead the global

rankings, with 735 billionaires collectively

worth $4.8 trillion.

2 China

(including Hong Kong and Macau):

China still comes in second place with

520 billionaires whose combined wealth

stands at $2.2 trillion (slight decrease due

to regulatory crackdowns and economic

shifts).

3. India:

India is the third-largest country by

billionaire count with 170 billionaires

worth a total of $700 billion

As of April 15, 2025, the world’s richest

man is Elon Musk, with a net worth of

$340.4 billion, followed by Jeff Bezos at

$206.9 billion. The richest woman in the

world is Alice Walton, with a net worth of

$112 billion.

Here’s a more detailed look at the top 10

richest people:

MEN:

1. Elon Musk: $340.4 billion (Tesla,

SpaceX, xAI, X)

2. Jeff Bezos: $206.9 billion (Amazon)

3. Mark Zuckerberg: $199.3 billion

(Meta (Facebook))

4. Larry Ellison: $175 billion (Oracle)

5. Warren Buffett: $165.9 billion

(Berkshire Hathaway)

6. Bernard Arnault: $161.1 billion

(LVMH/ luxury goods)

7. Larry Page: $129.3 billion (Google)

8. Sergey Brin: $123.9 billion (Google)

9. Amancio Ortega: $114.4 billion

(Zara-parent Inditex)

10. Steve Ballmer: $114.1 billion

(Microsoft, LA Clippers, investments)

WOMEN:

1. Alice Walton: $112 billion (Walmart

heiress)

2. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers: $82.9

billion (L’Oréal)

3. Julia Koch and family: $72.4 billion

(Koch Industries)

4. Jacqueline Mars: $43.6 billion (Mars,

Incorporated)

5. Abigail Johnson: $34.5 billion

(Fidelity Investments)

Cont’d on Page 44


Major brands on show at Ligna 2025

USNR is the world’s largest, most comprehensive supplier

of equipment and technologies for the wood processing

industry. Their systems produce dimensional lumber,

plywood and panels, finger-jointed components and

engineered wood products

Hall 25, Stand D65

MiCROTEC is the global technology and market leader in

intelligent wood characteristics detection to maximize value

& resource efficiency for the wood processing industry.

Hall 25, Stand F49

MICROTEC - SECONDARY PROCESSING

Hall 27, Stand F20

GLOBAL LEADER

for innovative solutions in the wood-processing industry.

The family-owned company located in Friesach (Austria)

plans, develops, and produces machines and state of the art

solutions for the wood processing industry.

Hall 25, Stand F26

For over 100 years, Comact has been a leading OEM in highcaliber

wood processing equipment, digital technologies,

cutting solutions, project services, and aftermarket support.

Hall 25, Stand B65

Carbotech specializes in maximizing productivities and

efficiencies of sawmills and planer mills. Its mission is

to provide innovative solutions. From small equipment

upgrades to major mill upgrades, the company can help its

customers to lower their manufacturing costs.

Hall 25, Stand J37

Jartek Invest is a Finnish family company in the field of

sawmill and wood thermal modification technologies. The

company is dating back nearly sixty years and is famous

for the upper quality class equipment with focus on robust

design and long term durability.

Hall 25, Stand E24

Today’s sawmills require reliable, easy-to-use 3-d scanning,

which is why mills around the world rely on joescan

scanners. Since introducing the js-20 model in 2002,

joescan has revolutionized how sawmills use scanners.

Hall 25, Stand EO1/1

Combilift, the Irish specialist manufacturer of materials

handling solutions, will have plenty to show at Ligna on its

extensive stand at the heart of the outdoor area, as well as

on a stand in Hall 13. The company’s product range, which

encompasses small pedestrian stackers, multidirectional

forklifts and large Straddle Carriers, will be well represented

at this year’s event.

Open-air site (FG),

Stand M61

Hall 13, Stand G23


Ligna 2025 Cont’d

By inventing machines like the automatic chain

sharpener SA6 and the automatic blade sharpener F33”

we have successfully adapted to our customers specific

requirements.Machines made by Franzen are promoted by

well-known manufacturers

Hall 25, Stand E69

As the global leader in 3D scanning and inspection, LMI

Technologies works to advance quality and productivity with

3D sensor technology. Our award-winning, FactorySmart®

laser, snapshot, and line confocal sensors improve the

quality and efficiency of factory production by providing fast,

accurate, reliable inspection solutions that leverage smart

3D technologies.

Hall 25, Stand A66

Italian Drying Group

Future Drying Systems

Incomac produces kilns for drying, heat-treating and

steaming wood and other materials.

It has been operating for almost 50 years and counts more

than 10.000 kilns installed in 95 countries.

Hall 25, Stand L22

Where visions turn into business.

26 – 30 May 2025

Hannover, Germany

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SAWLINES

Springers team is

already in full production

of the machines for

the customer. Starting

in July this year, the

system will be fully

pre-commissioned at

our headquarters in

Friesach. The tested

system is scheduled for

delivery to the customer

site (south of Austria) at

the end of 2025.

Springer SAWBOX -

Next installation right in the heart of Europe

Manuel Seiß,

CFO / CDO bei SPRINGER

Maschinenfabrik GmbH

The system will be

equipped with a Robotic

Sorting Line for the fully

automatic and combined

sorting of green and dry sawn

timber with robots. The system

is designed for a cutting

volume of appr. 15,000 cubic

metres of logs per shift and

year (30.000 in two shifts).

Power consumption is less

than 500 kWh (!) . The Sawbox

can process logs up to 100 cm

in diameter.

Main type of processed

wood is spruce, pine and

larch. The dry sorting module

is equipped with a modern

cross-cut saw, moisture

measurement and high-end

quality board-scanners.

This innovative sawmill

needs just 1.500 square

meters, is equipped with

robots and can be operated by

just one (!) single operator.

A very big thank you to

our great partners for making

this innovation possible

says Manuel Manuel Seiß

CFO / CDO bei SPRINGER

Maschinenfabrik GmbH

Hall 25,

Stand F26


Ponsse Greasing System –

new solutions for forest

machines chain lubrication

The PONSSE Greasing System

is a new optional accessory

for Ponsse harvester heads,

designed for chainsaw

lubrication. The system feeds

grease to the chainsaw from

screw-in grease cartridges

according to the dosing

settings made through the

Opti5G information system.

Grease cartridges stored in a

warm place ensure effective

lubrication throughout the

work shift.

“This is a solution that

makes the workday of a forest

machine operator easier,

especially in cold weather.

The grease cartridges replace

the fixed grease tank in the

harvester head, so you no

longer need to pump cold

grease from an external

container to the harvester

head’s grease tank. The

cartridge is quick and easy

to replace. The cartridges are

easy to transport and can be

stored in car or cabin,” says

Toni Rajaniemi, Ponsse’s

project manager.

The lubrication system

can hold two 400-gram

screw cartridges, which last

approximately 8–16 hours,

depending on the amount of

sawing and dosing settings.

The dosing settings can be

adjusted from the Opti 5G

information system according

to the situation and need.

The information system

notifies the operator when it is

time to change the cartridge.

The grease cartridge is quick

to change, so the machine’s

downtime is very short.

The grease cartridge can be

refilled.

Toni Rajaniemi, Ponsse’s

project manager.

HIGH-TECH

MOBILE WOOD-CHIPPING

SOLUTIONS

We offer a wide range of:

• Tractor driven PTO Chippers

• Truck driven chippers “Hack-Truck”

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IN AUSTRIA

Ponsse’s range includes

grease cartridges suitable

for various needs such as

mineral oil-based grease or

new biodegradable oil-based

grease. The PONSSE Greasing

System is currently available

for all PONSSE H6, H7, and

H8 harvester heads. The

Greasing Systems can also be

retrofitted.

Further information

Markku Huttunen

Ponsse Oyj, Senior Product

Manager, harvester heads

markku.huttunen@ponsse.

com, tel. +358 400 252 400

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The Log Max 4000T can be

equipped with our updated

saws the True-Cut 218 and

318 for fast and troublefree

cutting.

Thinning specialist

Our largest head

dedicated to thinning

with incredible speed and

high traction.

Improved frame

The measuring wheel hole is

placed far up on the frame to

reduce the intrusion of debris

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Waratah Forestry Equipment launches

forestry grapple line

MULCHERS

STUMP GRINDERS

STONE CRUSHERS

SEE WHAT´S NEW!

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Waratah Forestry Equipment

has introduced its new line of

forestry grapples, designed

to deliver exceptional

performance and reliability

across a wide range of

forestry and non-forestry

applications.

With focuses on

productivity and versatility,

the 15 new grapple models

are engineered to deliver the

same durability and trusted

reliability as Waratah’s

harvesting, processing and felling heads.

“Waratah’s new line of forestry

grapples reflects our commitment

to providing high-quality products

that improve efficiency and reduce

downtime,” said Brent Fisher, product

marketing manager for Waratah. “These

grapples complement our customers’

jobsite productivity from our other

products and can be utilized for a wide

variety of applications.”

The Waratah forestry grapple line

includes three model categories to cover

all types of forestry and non-forestry

applications:

C Models: Designed for traditional

forestry needs

C21, C26, C30, C36, C36HD, C42, C46,

C46HD – These models are ideal for

traditional forestry applications and

machines, including forwarders, log

loaders, shovel logging machines and

bioenergy recovery. With a symmetric

frame, timing links and jaw tips designed

to engage the pile at an optimal angle,

these grapples ensure full loads are

consistently secured.

Large C Models: Built to tackle heavyduty

tasks

C60HD, C80, C100 – Utilizing the same

successful technical design as the C

series, large C-model grapples are

specifically designed for larger material

handlers used in woodyards, ports and

other large-scale operations. These

robust grapples offer optimized frame

structure and hydraulic features that

minimize structural stresses, making

them ideal for heavy-duty tasks.

E Models: Made for maximum material

handling

C21E4, C30E4, C42E5, C46E4 – Purposebuilt

for handling slash, logging residues,

stumps and bioenergy applications,

these grapples offer specialized features

for use with forwarders and chippers. The

E models feature unique design elements,

including a choice of four or five fingers

for maximum material handling flexibility.

Easy maintenance and dedicated

support

In addition to being tough, Waratah

grapples are designed for ease of

maintenance. Greasing the grapple is

straightforward, with a single position

to safely perform maintenance while

the grapple is lowered. The open frame

structure further facilitates maintenance

by offering easy access to hydraulic

hoses.

As with all Waratah products, these

grapples come with easily accessible

support for dealers and products, as

well as genuine Waratah parts with an

industry-leading warranty.

Waratah grapples are now available to

customers in the United States, Canada,

Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia

Pacific, Brazil and Latin America.

For more information on Waratah’s new

forestry grapple line, visit Waratah.

com. For application recommendations,

consult your local Waratah dealer.

For more information about Waratah,

please visit Waratah.com


PAQ HANDHELD

NEW

Tele Radio introduces an innovative product line that

transforms how businesses manage their operations:

PAQ. A forward-thinking approach to industrial radio

remote control that equips users for current challenges

and prepares them for the future of machine control.

CONNECT

With FieldManager TM

App

Built on a groundbreaking hardware and software

platform, this new generation of controllers and

receivers combines unprecedented flexibility with

enhanced security features and user-friendly

operations.

PAQ transmitters are available with 6, 8 or 10 buttons,

with or without display. A brand new receiver in 8

different versions, offers a solution for every use.

DuroPAQ TH56

OmniPAQ TH63

BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

FLEXIBILITY CONNECTIVITY PROTECTION

PAQ offers complete interoperability:

users mix and match freely between PAQ,

PANTHER and most of TEQ. Plugins enable

advanced programming of the remotes and

switching between applications.

With the FieldManager TM app, users

receive support and service regardless

of their location, share system settings,

benefit from updates and easy setup and

configuration.

PAQ is all ready to meet today’s and

tomorrow’s safety standards. While

maintaining the critical emergency stop,

it lays the foundation for meeting future

safety regulations.

See the website for all sales locations

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Two more new arrivals to Ponsse

Machines Ireland

Two more new arrivals to

Ponsse Machines Ireland

and heading to the garage

for their PDI checks. One

of the machines, the Bison

forwarder, is the first unit of

its type to arrive in Ireland

and it’s a pretty impressive

beast.

It has a CVT transmission

with stepless gear changes

thereby increasing speed in

Brian Prendergast,

Country Manager Ponsse

Machines Ireland Ltd

the forest and it also includes

Active Frame which has a

huge benefit for operator

comfort.

The load capacity of this

machine has been increased

to 18,000kgs so it will

certainly get large volumes of

timber to the roadside rapidly.

New VermeerOne platform connects equipment

owners with essential information

Vermeer has launched

VermeerOne, a digital

platform that streamlines the

management, monitoring

and maintenance of Vermeer

equipment. The platform

serves as a central hub

where equipment owners can

access manuals, warranty

information, machine data

and dealer support in one

convenient interface, giving

them more time for the

big things that drive their

business forward.

“Equipment owners need

instant access to machine

information and support to

operate efficiently,” said

Jason Andringa, president and

CEO of Vermeer Corporation.

“VermeerOne simplifies

managing equipment so

our customers can focus on

what matters most, getting

important work done.”

VermeerOne consolidates

MyVermeer and the existing

Vermeer Telematics portal into

a single platform, delivering

enhanced functionality for

both connected and nonconnected

machines. The

system offers specialized

benefits tailored to each

equipment type and

configuration

BL/EX LINE: LIMITLESS PRODUCTIVITY.

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Booth WC976

June 5th - 7th

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and promotes a consistent working speed, guaranteeing excellent performance when mulching any type of wood.

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A new strategic direction for Carbotech

Carbotech is proud to

announce a major strategic

step: the unification of

Carbotech and Autolog,

acquired in 2021, under a

single operational entity,

Carbotech. This initiative

strengthens the company’s

identity, consolidates its

market position and optimizes

its operations. By simplifying

its structure and pooling

its strengths, Carbotech

aims to maximize synergies

between its teams and offer its

customers a smoother, more

consistent experience.

Reorganization of senior

management

This evolution is accompanied

by a restructuring of the

management team to prepare

the succession and support

the company’s strategic

vision. Among these changes,

we would like to highlight the

appointment of Luc Houde to

the position of Chief Executive

Officer, having previously held

the position of Executive Vice

President. Patrick Leblanc,

who held the position of Vice

President of Optimization and

Automation until recently,

will succeed Mr. Houde as

Executive Vice President and

will take on the responsibility

for the group’s overall

operational strategy.

“We are convinced that

this unification reflects

our dynamism and our

commitment to anticipating

and responding to emerging

market needs,” emphasizes

Luc Houde, Chief Executive

Officer at Carbotech.

A forward-looking vision for

the benefit of customers and

partners

With this new, unified entity,

Carbotech reaffirms its

ambition to innovate, progress

and excel in its field of

expertise, while maintaining

the standards of quality and

excellence for which it is

renowned.

This transition, designed

to be seamless, guarantees

our customers, partners and

employees continued access

to current products and

services, now grouped under

the single Carbotech banner.

About Carbotech

Carbotech is a manufacturing

company that offers innovative

solutions for the wood

processing industry. For

over 35 years, its vision has

focused on these four main

segments: expertise, speed,

precision, and durability.

For further information,

please contact :

Eric Michaud

Vice-President, Sales and

Marketing

Carbotech

941-313-1296

eric.michaud@carbotech.ca

carbotech.ca

Luc Houde,

Executive Vice President

at Carbotech

Patrick LeBlanc,

VP Exécutif / Executive VP

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FROM LOG TO

LUMBER, WE HAVE

SOLUTIONS TAILORED

TO YOUR NEEDS!

LET’S

MEET AT

LIGNA,

HALL 25,

STAND J37

OPTIMIZATION AND AUTOMATION

LOG HANDLING

SAWLINES

BOARD HANDLING

carbotech.ca

info@carbotech.ca


Carbotech Canter-Twin

Saws with Profilers

Sawline Solutions for the industry

After the addition of

Autolog to the team

in 2021, Carbotech

acquired Sawquip in

2024 in order to add

more solutions to its

offer to the industry.

Hall 25, Stand J37

From its expertise of

handling wood, logs

and lumber, these

last acquisitions enable

Carbotech to offer complete

turnkey sawing solutions to

its customers including the

optimization and automation

of these processes.

Indeed, since 1988,

Sawquip has offered top

quality sawing machines to

the industry. In the 90’s,

Sawquip was the first north

American supplier to provide

a curve sawing solution for

small logs.

Since then, they developed

efficient and renowned

solutions for medium to

large size of logs, from the

primary breakdown up to

the secondary breakdown

processes.

Among the Primary

Breakdown solutions,

Carbotech has the following

state of the art equipment

to offer: a special V-Flyte

conveyor which provides a

stable and positive transport

of logs through the Carbotech

lineal scanning system, a

True Shape lineal scanner

that reads and optimizes the

primary breakdown of logs,

a quad rolls log turner that

maintains constantly the logs

during the rotation process

in order to get the optimal

position for their breakdown,

a R-Trac system that controls

and corrects the rotation of

logs with precision on the fly

during the rotation process,

a Sharp Chain Infeed that

Carbotech Lineal Optimizer

provides and preserves a

precise positioning of logs for

the cutting tools, a Chipper/

Canter to make nice opening

faces on each side of the logs,

the Side Boards Profilers to

finish the eventual side boards

produced by the Twin or Quad

saws following this process, a

Twin or Quad Circular Saws to


SAWLINES

Carbotech Shape Sawing Gang

make precise and optimized

side boards, a sharp shain

outfeed with different

configurations available to

redirect cants and boards in

different ways, a rotative Cant

Turner that lays down cants

smoothly and with control to

minimize downtime in that

part of the mill.

As for the Secondary

Breakdown part of their

sawline, Carbotech has the

following equipment to offer:

a multi sharp top chains

conveyor to allow the cants to

be scanned precisely on top of

them and on the sides while

going through the lineal Cant

Optimizer, then a Carbotech

lineal scanner is planned to

reads the shape of the cants

and optimizes them with the

cant optimizer in order to

get the full usage of the fiber

with the optimal revenues,

and finally a Carbotech shape

sawing gang is offered to cut

and profile side boards out of

the cants.

The gang has the capacity

to follow the shape of cants

in order to get the maximum

recovery out of them.

The different sections of the

gang including the chipper/

canters, the profilers and the

saw module are easy to access

for maintenance. Since each

module are low profile, the

whole process or system can

react quickly to any movement

that the PLC asks the machine

to do which is excellent in a

mill where the throughput is

important.

Carbotech will install soon

its first complete full profiling

sawline for medium size

of logs, the system will be

optimized and controlled by

the Optimization/Automation

team (formerly Autolog) using

their latest technologies

in terms of scanning and

optimization. During the

recent years, our electronic

department developed, with

the aid of AI , great tools to

enhance the performances of

sawlines. The vision system

to look at defects on logs

and cants is one of them, the

contribution of AI to improve

the controls of equipment

will surely bring significative

benefits to the customers.

Carbotech can now offer

complete solutions for

sawmills and planer mills

as far as equipment supply,

install and start-up.

The main objective of the

company, since many years,

is to provide state of the art

solutions to the industry by

keeping its concepts simple

and accessible for today’s

industry and reality.

Moreover, in order

to increase our already

exhaustive offer, we added

other innovative products to

our portfolio.

The new partnership with

Woodtech will allow us to

manufacture, deliver and startup

scanners to scan stems/

logs right from the truck loads

coming to the sawmills.

This scanner analyzes and

computes, with precision, the

volume, the sizes & quality

of logs/stems right from the

truck loads.

Woodtech already have

5 systems operating in the

US. As well, our more recent

partnership with Finnos will

allow us to offer X-Ray and

transverse board grading

solutions to the North

American sawmills.

Finnos has done more X-Ray

systems for logs than any of

its competitors, they’re now

considered as the world leader

in this field of expertise.

Carbotech employs now

over 250 employees located

in Canada and in the United

States. The company has a

long history in this industry,

since 1987, and developed

over the years a great

expertise in high speed

processes. Carbotech has

recently acquired a plant in

Roebuck, SC to manufacture

and to serve better its

customers in southern US.


SAWLINES

Hall 25, Stand L22

Drying kiln equipped with upward-folding panels

50 Years of innovation

in wood treatment at Ligna

This year Incomac

celebrates half a century

of excellence in the

drying sector,

a journey that has

led it to continuous

technological evolution.

Incomac creates customised

solutions with low

environmental impact,

is a leading manufacturer

of wood drying systems,

and has recently expanded

its production capacity

and portfolio through the

acquisition of the Italian

brand Nardi. With over 25,000

systems installed worldwide,

the group is active in many

countries, not only with its

products, but also with preand

post-sales support and

service through Incotech, a

partner company specialising

in training, predictive

maintenance and remote

support.

The range offers

condensation drying systems

with a high coefficient of

performance (COP) heat pump,

100% electrically powered,

and conventional systems

that dry with the air exchange

principle and can be powered

by various heat sources. The

dryers are customisable and

can process all types of wood,

pallets, food, tobacco, and

more. They are also supplied

completely turnkey and

equipped with technologies

that aim to optimise the

drying process, maximising

performance and minimising

consumption.

Solutions for energy recovery

and sustainable drying

The MAC_Hybrid line enables

combined heat pump-boiler

drying using electricity and

a small amount of thermal

energy. Reduced atmospheric

emissions are ensured by

active Heat Recovery Systems,

which recover up to 30% of

thermal energy while reducing

CO2, while the iDry STOP&GO

software makes energy

savings of up to 50% possible.

Discover Incomac and Nardi

at Ligna, Hannover (Germany),

from 26 to 30 May 2025;

the leading international

woodworking and processing

exhibition, where the

group will present its latest

Front-loading drying kiln

Sterilisation of

packaging and pallet

innovations and its new stand,

completely renewed in its

architecture and products,

reflecting the company’s

evolution in recent years:

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SAWLINES LIGNA 2025

Hall 25, Stand F49

MiCROTEC sets another

industry milestone by

becoming the first to

automate the grading of

pine logs—eliminating

the need for human

intervention. This

breakthrough follows

MiCROTEC’s earlier

achievement as the first

to receive Sweden’s

official type approval

for automated species

recognition of spruce

and pine.

REVOLUTION for the entire industry

AUTOMATIC GRADING IS NOW REALITY WITH MiCROTEC

Now, with the recent

addition of the

type approval from

BIOMETRIA for top-break

detection, sawmills can

perform fully compliant,

high-speed classification of

pine logs using MiCROTEC’s

advanced scanning and

AI-driven technology. This

advancement ensures

objective, repeatable, and

accurate grading while

boosting material yield and

operational efficiency.

“Automatically grading

logs is a game-changer,” says

Arianna Giudiceandrea, CSO at

MiCROTEC. “This breakthrough

in automated grading gives

sawmills a competitive edge—

and a faster, more consistent,

and smarter path to optimal

yield.”

The tests for the approval

were performed at SCA

Bollsta/Sweden and their

production using the new

features to automatically

run logs for payment was

scheduled to start April 10,

2025.

Automatically

grading logs is

a game-changer

Arianna Giudiceandrea,

CSO at MiCROTEC

We’re looking forward to

welcoming you to our booth

F49 in hall 25 at LIGNA to

give more details about this

milestone.


The original screw solution

for unscrambling log-piles

and feeding saw or debarker lines

Sumitomo Forestry to Acquire Teal Jones Louisiana Holdings

Sumitomo Forestry Co., a

prominent Japanese timber

and construction firm,

announced it would acquire

100 percent of the shares of

Teal Jones Louisiana Holdings

for $42 million.

The acquisition will be

facilitated through Sumitomo

Forestry America, the

company’s wholly owned

subsidiary.

Sumitomo Forestry

said this move is aimed at

strengthening its international

housing and real estate

ventures by securing a

consistent lumber supply

through sawmill operations in

the southern United States.

TJLH’s key asset is Teal

Jones-Plain Dealing, a

sawmill facility located in

Plain Dealing, Louisiana. The

operation has the capacity to

produce 300 million board feet

of lumber annually.

This acquisition process

will be conducted under

the Companies’ Creditors

Arrangement Act of Canada

and Chapter 15 of the United

States Bankruptcy Code,

requiring approvals from the

respective courts.

Sumitomo Forestry

anticipates finalizing the

acquisition by the second

quarter of its fiscal year 2025.

The Teal Jone Plan Dealing sawmill has the capacity to produce

300 million board feet of lumber annually. Photo By Teal Jones

Plain Dealing

Teal Jones sold its

remanufacturing plant in

Salmon Arm, British Columbia

to Stein Lumber a month ago.

Norra Skog invests in trains

and increases rail transport

by 36 percent

This is part of our

long-term work

to reduce climate

impact and strengthen our

competitiveness, says Jonas

Arvidsson, Marketing Manager

Wood at Norra Skog.

Norra Skog continues to

strengthen its commitment

to environmentally friendly

transport through a significant

increase in timber freight by

rail. In 2022, the increase

was 40 percent, in 2023 the

company increased its rail

transport by 30 percent and in

2024 by a further 36 percent.

To support this

development, Norra Skog has

established new terminals in

Östavall, Skellefteå Port and in

Karlstad through its subsidiary

Meraskog in 2024. In addition,

investments have been made

in improved measurement

capacity at Kåge sawmill,

enabling more rational

handling of all product ranges.

By developing our

terminals and investing in

measurement technology, we

can handle both roundwood

and bioenergy more efficiently

via rail, which strengthens our

competitiveness and helps

us contribute to a sustainable

future, says Jonas Arvidsson.

Norra Skog is investing

in rail transport as part of

its sustainability strategy to

reduce carbon emissions and

increase the use of renewable

resources. Forest raw

materials are versatile – they

can be as strong as steel and

as soft as plastic. Forests can

replace fossil oil in industry

and in biorefineries they can

be converted into, among

Norra Skog is strengthening its focus on sustainable

transport by moving more and more wood from road

to rail. In 2024, the volume of pulpwood transported

to Husum Pulp in particular increased by a full 36

percent. At the same time, new terminals are being

developed and investments are being made to

streamline logistics.

other things, vehicle fuel,

bioplastics and textiles.

Norra Skog has also

expanded its collaboration

with Green Cargo to optimize

logistics and reduce

environmental impact.

We are proud to be able to

contribute to the solution to

the climate issue by enabling

the world to largely replace

fossil raw materials with

renewable ones, says Jonas

Arvidsson.

Jonas Arvidsson,

Marketing Manager

Wood at Norra Skog


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A hybrid sawline for infinite log sizes

Introducing the revolutionary Hybrid Sawline by Comact, a true game-changer for modern

sawmills. Featuring double limitless profilers, circular saws, an advanced sideboard

splitter module, and bandsaws, this cutting-edge system is designed to handle a wide

range of log sizes with unparalleled efficiency and precision. This unprecedented flexibility

ensures that every log follows the most efficient path, maximizing throughput and yield.

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VAARA invests in MiCROTEC’s

X-ray measurement technology

SAWLINES

Hall 25, Stand F49

VAARA is taking the next

step in the development

of its production by

investing in MiCROTEC’s

advanced Logeye

measurement system,

which is equipped

with X-ray technology.

This state-of-the-art

measurement solution

further enhances the

utilization of wood raw

material, ensuring

efficient production and

high-quality end product

The new system will be

installed at VAARA’s wood

products factory in late

summer 2025, making it the

northernmost and the second

X-ray-equipped Logeye device

in Finland.

Quality and Sustainability in

Timber Construction

Vaara specializes in highquality,

pre-painted VAARA

Nordic exterior cladding

products and CLT log blanks.

One of the company’s most

innovative products, VAARA

Stabil, is a non-settling CLT

log that offers excellent energy

efficiency and flexibility for

modern timber construction.

Sustainability is at the core

of the company’s operations.

Wood harvesting, sawing,

and further processing

are carefully optimized to

ensure that valuable wood

raw materials are utilized as

efficiently and responsibly as

possible.

Precise and Efficient

Measurement Technology

”We were looking for a

solution that would enable the

maximum utilization of wood

at all stages of production,

from logs to high-quality end

products. MiCROTEC’s Logeye

best met our needs, and we

are excited about the benefits

it will bring to our production,”

says Jukka Vaara, CEO of

Veljekset Vaara Oy.

MiCROTEC representatives

also see the collaboration as a

significant step forward for the

forestry industry.

We were looking

for a solution that

would enable the

maximum utilization

of wood at all stages of

production, from logs

to high-quality end

products. MiCROTEC’s

Logeye best met our

needs, and we are

excited about the

benefits it will bring to

our production

Jukka Vaara,

CEO of Veljekset Vaara Oy.

“We are proud to deliver

our advanced Logeye

measurement technology

to Veljekset Vaara Oy. This

investment demonstrates the

increasing need in the sawmill

industry for more precise

and efficient measurement

solutions that support

profitable and sustainable

wood processing,” states

Mika Toikko, Sales Manager at

MiCROTEC.

Vaara continues to invest

in technology and process

development to ensure that

Finnish wood is processed

with the highest quality and

environmental responsibility.


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Koskisen has agreed to acquire the business operations of Iisveden

Metsä – supports the sustainable growth strategy

Koskisen Corporation has

agreed to acquire the business

operations of Iisveden Metsä

Oy. Located in Suonenjoki,

Iisveden Metsä is a company

mainly owned by private

individuals and it produces

approximately 140,000 m3

of spruce sawn timber per

year. Iisveden Metsä Oy was

founded by local forest owners

in 1924.

The transaction will be

carried out as a business

acquisition, including, with

certain limited exceptions,

the entire business of

Iisveden Metsä, including the

factory property located in

Suonenjoki with machinery

and equipment, as well as

inventories. The personnel of

Iisveden Metsä, approximately

50 people, will be transferred

to Koskisen as “old

employees”. The transferred

business does not include the

target company’s receivables,

cash and cash equivalents

or other financial assets or

liabilities.

Iisveden Metsä’s revenue

(unaudited) in 2024 was EUR

52.7 million (EUR 52.5 million

in 2023, audited) and EBITDA

(unaudited) in 2024 was EUR

1.4 million (EUR 0.5 million in

2023, audited).

The book value of the

balance sheet items to be

transferred was approximately

EUR 24.9 million (unaudited)

at the end of 2024.

If completed, the

transaction will increase

Koskisen’s revenue and

EBITDA. The transaction is

expected to create synergies

in raw material sourcing,

especially for birch logs, thus

supporting the organic growth

and profitability of the Panel

Industry. The transaction will

also have positive effects

on the production efficiency

and the optimisation of

market-specific concepts of

Sawn Timber Industry. The

completion of the transaction

is currently not expected to

have an impact on Koskisen’s

profit guidance for 2025.

“The acquisition of the

business operations of

Iisveden Metsä is a key part

of Koskisen’s sustainable

growth strategy, according to

which we aim to increase the

Group’s revenue to EUR 500

million by the end of 2027

through organic and inorganic

growth. Once completed, this

acquisition will support both

goals: it will directly increase

the revenue of Sawn Timber

Industry by about one-third,

while ensuring the availability

of raw materials and enabling

organic growth in Panel

Industry,” says Koskisen’s CEO

Jukka Pahta.

Pahta sees several synergy

benefits in the acquisition.

Iisveden Metsä is a strong

and significant local company

whose customers and

target markets complement

Koskisen’s customers and

markets in an optimal way.

Both companies are focused

on premium quality and price

markets in Japan and Italy, for

example. Going forward, the

common goal is to efficiently

procure wood raw material

for the sawing business, but

also increasingly birch for

the needs of Panel Industry.

Iisveden Metsä’s wood

procurement area is good

from the point of view of

birch procurement, which

excellently supports the

growth of Panel Industry.

“By consolidating our

sawing businesses, we will be

able to create even more value

for our customers: we will be

able to better allocate marketspecific

product concepts

and centralise them to the

most suitable production

plant. Iisveden Metsä has

its own wood procurement

organisation, which we will

be able to develop as part of

Koskisen’s wood procurement.

Iisveden Metsä’s procurement

area is a very good

geographical fit for Koskisen’s

current procurement area,”

says Tommi Sneck, Director,

Sawn Timber Industry at

Koskisen.

As a result of the

acquisition, Koskisen’s annual

wood procurement volume

will increase to approximately

1,900,000 m3 (of which

Iisveden Metsä’s share is

approximately 400,000

m3) and sawing capacity to

approximately 540,000 m3 (of

which Iisveden Metsä’s share

is approximately 140,000 m3).

Iisveden Metsä is

committed to a transfer

restriction for 15 months

from the completion of the

transaction, during which the

consideration shares may not

be transferred.

Koskisen’s CEO Jukka

Pahta

Tommi Sneck, Director,

Sawn Timber Industry

at Koskisen.

The completion of the

transaction requires the

approval of Finnish and

Estonian competition

authorities, approval by a

qualified majority at the

Annual General Meeting

of Iisveden Metsä and the

fulfilment of certain other

ordinary closing conditions.

Koskisen expects the

transaction to be completed

during the first half of 2025.

For further information:

Sanna Väisänen, Director

of Sustainability and

Communication,

Koskisen Corporation

sanna.vaisanen@koskisen.com

A wood-wise pioneer of

sustainable wood processing,

Koskisen is known for its

quality sawmill and panel

industry products.


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SAWLINES

A&J Scott Sets the Wheels

in Motion for Mill 10

Robert Scott, Managing director at A&J Scott

A&J Scott, one of the UK’s leading homegrown

sawmills has announced the launch of its highly

anticipated Mill 10 project, a transformative venture

that will see the installation of a brand-new cuttingedge

sawmill, designed to increase sawn timber

output by an impressive 40%.

The new sawmill will

feature a fully integrated

system, including a log

infeed, a high-performance

sawline, an automated highspeed

edging line, crosscut,

stacking, and sorting lines for

both centre and side-board

products. Complementing

this will be a fully integrated

co-product handling system,

ensuring optimal efficiency,

sustainability, and resource

utilisation.

The Mill 10 project reflects

A&J Scott’s commitment

to staying at the forefront

of sawmill technology and

innovation. By incorporating

state-of-the-art systems,

the company aims to boost

productivity, enhance

efficiency, and maintain its

reputation for delivering highquality

timber products.

“This project represents

a major step forward for A&J

Scott,” said Robert Scott,

Managing director at A&J

Scott. “Mill 10 will enable us

to meet growing customer

demand while improving our

operational efficiency and

sustainability. It’s an exciting

new chapter in our history,

and we look forward to seeing

the first log processed in Q1

2027.”

The company is now well

positioned for sustained

growth in its main markets

for fencing products, railway

sleepers and other outdoor

timbers in the years ahead,

building on its record of

delivering quality sawn timber

products and high standards

of customer service to its loyal

base of customers across the

UK. The company has also

extended its product offer,

adding NHSS4 highways

standard fencing to its existing

range.

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SAWLINES

Twin Quad CETEC

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In the fast-evolving

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adaptability are critical

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must tackle the

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higher productivity,

reducing costs, and

maximizing recovery—

all while managing an

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supply.

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sawline: a groundbreaking

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Primary Breakdown:

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At the heart of the new

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sizes.

Circular saws, designed

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efficiently process logs up to

20 inches in diameter with

minimal downtime. Their

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This hybrid approach makes

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Flexibility to Meet Diverse

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Comact’s new hybrid sawline

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cutting, and splitting. These

capabilities allow sawmills

to produce a wide range

of lumber products, from

standard dimensions like

2x4 and 2x6 to custom-sized

wides—all on a single line.

Example of Cutting Patterns Executed by the Hybrid Sawline


This flexibility empowers

sawmills to expand their

product range without

investing in additional

specialized equipment. By

consolidating operations

into a single, multi-purpose

system, the hybrid sawline

reduces equipment costs,

streamlines maintenance, and

enhances overall operational

efficiency.

Maximizing Efficiency and

Reducing Costs

The new hybrid sawline is

engineered to streamline

production, minimizing the

need for remanufacturing,

cutting down on operational

complexity, and reducing

material waste. These

efficiencies directly translate

into significant cost savings

and increased profitability for

sawmills.

Circular saws, the primary

tool for processing most

logs, are quick to replace and

require minimal maintenance,

reducing downtime and

ensuring consistent

production. The system’s

modular design further

enhances its value, allowing

for straightforward upgrades

and scalability as demand

grows or technology advances.

This future-ready approach

ensures that sawmills remain

competitive, meeting evolving

industry standards and

customer expectations.

Smart Technologies for

Optimized Performance

Beyond mechanical

innovations, the new hybrid

sawline incorporates stateof-the-art

technologies to

elevate performance. At its

core is Comact’s Smart Vision

system, powered by artificial

intelligence.

The Smart Vision system

optimizes log feeding by

analyzing the size, shape,

and characteristics of each

log in real time. It dynamically

adjusts the gap between

logs, ensuring smooth and

consistent flow throughout

the sawline. This automated

adjustment maintains optimal

cutting speeds, prevents

bottlenecks, and enhances

overall production efficiency.

Additionally, its advanced

bin management functionality

tracks and regulates log

supplies, preventing overaccumulation

or underfeeding.

Together, these intelligent

features maximize productivity

and ensure seamless

operation, even when

handling a diverse range of log

dimensions.

Quad Circular Saws

Primary Breakdown Outfeed with Splitted Board

Smart Vision for Gap Control and Bin Accumulation Management

Automated Quality Control

with Closed Loop Technology

The Primary Breakdown

Closed Loop Smart Tool is

another standout feature

of the new hybrid sawline.

This tool automates quality

control, executing real-time

adjustments during primary

breakdown operations to

ensure every log is processed

for maximum value recovery.

Using data from existing

secondary breakdown

scanner, the system achieves

unparalleled accuracy in log

shape analysis and cutting

precision. Benefits include

improved production value,

reduced saw variation

allowances, and real-time


SAWLINES

B65, Hall 25

Twin-Quad Circular Saws

Profiling Module

problem identification via

dashboard alerts.

With its Multi-offset

Adjustment function and

robust mathematical model,

the system delivers the fastest

closed-loop reaction on the

market. These capabilities

streamline corrections,

optimize cutting patterns, and

ensure seamless operation.

A New Standard for the

Industry


is more than an incremental

improvement—it sets a new

standard for sawmilling

technology. Its innovative

design addresses the

challenges of today’s industry

while offering the flexibility

and scalability to meet the

demands of tomorrow.

This system promotes

sustainable operations by

maximizing material recovery,

reducing waste, and lowering

energy consumption, as fewer

pieces of equipment are

required to process a wide

variety of logs. Its modularity

and adaptability make it

a long-term investment,

ensuring sawmills remain at

the forefront of the industry

as technologies and markets

evolve.

Innovation for

a Competitive Edge

The future of sawmilling is

defined by speed, flexibility,

and smart technology.


exemplifies these principles,

providing sawmills with a

highly efficient, adaptable,

and low-maintenance solution

for processing a wide variety

of logs and lumber products.

By embracing this

innovative system, sawmills

can improve productivity,

reduce costs, and stay

competitive in a rapidly

changing market. More

than a cutting-edge piece of

equipment, the hybrid sawline

is a transformative investment

in sustainable growth and

profitability.

The future of sawmilling

is here, and it’s powered by

Comact.

For more information, contact

us at info@comact.com.


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SAWLINES

Hall 25,

Stand F26

Log handling systems

may not always steal

the spotlight in sawmill

operations - but without

them, the entire process

grinds to a halt.

Efficient, reliable, and

high-throughput log

yards are the unsung

heroes of wood

processing, laying

the foundation for

everything that follows.

From Logs to Lumber: Springer

Delivers Tailor-Made Efficiency

Austrian engineering

specialist Springer has

long been known for

its automation and systems

expertise in the wood

industry. However, many

potential customers are still

surprised to learn that the

company also designs and

delivers full-scale log handling

systems - complete with

scanning, debarking, sorting,

and automation.

That surprise may not last

much longer. In recent years,

Springer has completed 20

log handling systems and 28

major upgrades worldwide.

The results are impressive.

A Canadian Success Story

One outstanding case is

Groupe Savoie, a major

hardwood processor in

New Brunswick, Canada.

The company partnered

with Springer to increase

productivity and future-proof

its mill.

“With the new Springer

grading line, we increased

our sorting capacity from

715 to 1000 cubic meters per

11-hour shift - that’s a 35%

productivity boost,” says

Simon Bergeron, a key project

lead at Groupe Savoie.

Speed is a critical factor.

“We now sort up to 36 logs

per minute - that speed was

a major reason for choosing

Springer,” Bergeron adds.

Springer’s use of screw

technology rather than

conventional wave systems

has made a strong impression

at the facility. Operator

Supervisor Kevin Savoie notes:

“The thing that surprised me

the most was the speed. With

Springer, we process 34–36

logs per minute, compared to

24 with the traditional wave

system.”

But it’s not just about

throughput. Groupe Savoie

also reported significant

labor savings and improved

workplace safety.


Kevin Savoie,

Operator Supervisor

Simon Bergeron,

Key Project Lead,

Groupe Savoie

“What used to require six to

eight people can now be done

by two,” Savoie explains.

“And we don’t need to go into

the screw system to clear

blockages anymore. There’s

much less manual work

required.”

Customized systems

Springer emphasizes custom

engineering for every

installation. No two sawmills

are alike, and neither are their

log handling systems. This

customized approach includes

everything from layout

planning and equipment sizing

to automation integration and

data connectivity.

For Groupe Savoie, this

meant finding a solution

that could efficiently process

hardwood, handle difficult

log geometries, and reduce

downtime. According to

Bergeron, the screw system

was a clear advantage:

“Springer’s screw system can

handle even very crooked logs

that other suppliers couldn’t

manage.”

It also helps that the

equipment is built to last. “The

system is strong and built for

hardwood. We didn’t need to

make it more robust - it was

already heavy-duty,” he notes.

Smart Upgrades and Digital

Tools

Not every site requires a

complete new installation.

Springer frequently delivers

upgrade packages that

modernize and optimize

existing log yards. These

can include everything

from automation retrofits to

scanner improvements and

layout optimizations.

The company’s commitment

to digitalization is another

strength. Bergeron highlights

the Springer Service App,

which simplifies spare parts

management with visual

documentation and easy

ordering: “It’s very userfriendly

- you can see each

part and assembly clearly.”

More importantly,

downtime has dropped

significantly since the system

went live. “Before, the sorting

was part of the sawing

line, which caused a lot of

downtime. Now, with the new

setup, downtime has dropped

significantly,” Bergeron

reports.

Building Partnerships, Not

Just Plants

Springer’s customer focus is

repeatedly praised. Groupe

Savoie describes the support

it receives as both professional

and adaptable. “Springer has

good people. Their technicians

are knowledgeable and

responsive - on site and

remote,” Bergeron says. “They

helped us improve our line and

increase our production.”

That cooperation is central

to Springer’s philosophy. The

company doesn’t just install

equipment and walk away - it

builds long-term partnerships

based on trust, service, and

innovation.

When asked if he would

recommend Springer to others

in the industry, Bergeron

is clear: “Yes, I would

recommend Springer to other

plant managers. They offer

high-quality solutions and

are a great company to work

with.”

The Road Ahead

Springer continues to push

forward with its log handling

systems, combining traditional

mechanical excellence with

modern automation and

digital tools. Whether through

new installations or system

upgrades, the company

provides customized solutions

that turn raw logs into valueadded

products - efficiently,

sustainably, and reliably.

With successful projects

like the one at Groupe Savoie,

Springer is cementing its

reputation not just as a

technology provider, but as

a strategic partner to mills

around the world.


Catech Edgers with

Value Optimization for

Moelven Mjösbruket

USNR’s Bioluma sensors recognize every

wood defect © USNR

Hall 25, Stand D65

USNR’s Catech-brand

edgers are known

for their high speed

and accurate volume

recovery. Now, with the

addition of full-color

vision, they will also

be offered with value

optimization. Several

systems have found their

way to the market and

Millwide Insider visited

one of them, at Moelven

Mjøsbruket in Norway.

The Swedish range of

Catech edgers originates

from the mid-seventies,

when the first computerized

edger optimizers were

designed. Since then, Catech

has been the leading brand in

high-speed edging and more

than 600 systems have been

installed.

Catech also pioneered the

technology for unmanned

operation, and even today

most competitors need a

dedicated edger operator

to run the systems. Today’s

edger optimizers are

highly developed precision

machines. The geometric

scanning and optimization

match the speed and accuracy

of the mechanical entities,

such as the infeed table

and edger saw box. In other

words, the speed and volume

recovery are at the very limit

of what is possible for today’s

technology.

While European-style

edgers traditionally have

relied on geometric scanning

and optimization for maximum

volume, USNR’s North

American operations have

utilized vision scanning and

value optimization since 2009,

when the first system was

installed in the US.

Merging technologies

Marrying these two

philosophies together seemed

like the natural next step. Said

and done – Catech XT edgers

now feature double-sided

vision scanning and value

optimization. Attempts have

been made by others before

to implement vision scanning

and value grading in edgers.

But this is the first system

with double-sided color vision

scanning.

USNR’s Bioluma sensors,

combined with a powerful

optimization system,

accurately detect a wide

range of defects. In the short

space between the scanner

and infeed table, a decision

is made based on the most

valuable product possible.

Terje Eng and Sturla Vestrum in front of the edger line.


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We have changed our

perception of the side

boards. It’s no longer

all about volume. These

products have value!

Terje Eng, Moelven,

Production Manager

A solution where the optimizer have identified defects (knots) and chose to make a narrow,

but more valuable board compared to what a geometric system would have done

The powerful computers

make sure that the

optimization time does not

slow down the process. The

peak capacity of the Catech

edgers is still at 75 boards

per minute. USNR’s Bioluma

sensors have a laser profiling

resolution of 8 mm (0.3’’) and

color vision camera resolution

of 0.5 mm (0.02”).

With continuously

increasing resolution of the

geometric scanning devices,

accuracy and recovery have

increased accordingly.

Computing power has

also increased, making it

possible to perform complex

calculations at high speeds.

Value and volume

Value optimization works

on both ends of the quality

spectrum. Flitches that will

never make it to high-grade

can become extra-wide

boards, leaving as much wane

on the boards as the grade

rules allow. On the other

hand, a flitch that has defects

located on either side, but the

majority of the flitch shows

good potential, can result in

a narrower but more valuable

board than what it had been if

the widest solution had been

chosen.

Moelven Mjösbruket

The first European customer

to order a Catech edger with

vision scanning and value

grading optimization was

the Norwegian mill Moelven

Mjösbruket. Moelven is

Norway’s biggest wood

processing corporation with

mills in both Norway and

Sweden.

The existing edger from

Söderhamn Eriksson (now

USNR) had been in service for

20 years but didn’t quite keep

up with today’s demands for

capacity and optimization. The

goal for the new edger was

to increase the capacity with

an additional 20 boards per

minute.

At the time of the

investment, USNR was

launching the new optimizing

technology for Catech edgers

and Mjösbruket was given the

opportunity to test the system

over a period of six months.

The Moelven corporation

extensively tested the

system and found that it was

worthwhile to move forward

with it.

Grade scanning spruce

Eighty percent of Mjösbruket’s

production is exported. The

lower grade boards with more

wane edges are sold on the

domestic market. For the

international markets, it’s all

square-edged products. Many

are surprised that a spruce

mill like Mjösbruket would

benefit from grade scanning,

but Mjösbruket has proven

differently.

Sorting is done according

to the Nordic sorting standard

and the parameters in the

optimization system are set

up to align with those rules.

Although the mill has different

grading systems in the edger

and the dry sorting line, the

results work well together.

Successful project

Mill manager Sturla Vestrum

is happy with the investment.

The overall project went

according to plan. Both

grading and cutting accuracy

have shown great results.

The edger line is now

running at a continuous speed

of just about 60 boards per

minute, which was the main

capacity target.

The mill never had as

few sixth grade (the lowest

quality) boards as it has today.

Having transferred sawn

volume from the lowest grade

means that the overall value of

the products from the mill has

increased.

Now having more precise

tools, the mill can control the

production and increase or

decrease the amount of lower

grade boards according to

demand.

Production manager Terje

Eng says: “We have changed

our perception of the side

boards. It’s no longer all about

volume. These products have

value!”


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RemaSawco receives 7 MSEK

order from ATA Timber

ATA Timber and RemaSawco have agreed on the

delivery of a full-quality board scanner, along with

complementary products and systems for strength

grading, moisture measurement, and support for its

sawmill in Sandsjöfors.

Additionally, an

agreement has been

made for upgrades at

the sawmill in Moheda. The

total order value amounts to

just over 7 MSEK.

ATA Timber R-Vik AB is

investing in an upgrade of the

planing mill at its Sandsjöfors

sawmill and has chosen

RemaSawco’s market-leading

full-quality board scanner,

RS-BoardScannerQ. The order

also includes complementary

systems for strength grading

and board-end inspection of

boards, RS-StrengthGrader

and RS-EndSorter, as well as

an extension of the system

for automatic moisture

measurement.

The delivery includes

commissioning, training,

and a top-tier service and

maintenance agreement (SLA -

Extended).

In addition to the order

for the Sandsjöfors sawmill,

ATA Timber has also ordered

upgrades for the sawmill

in Moheda. This includes

upgrades to the existing

RS-BoardScannerQ and

optimization software RS-Opt

for both log sorting and the

small-diameter line. This

agreement also includes a toptier

support contract (SLA).

The total order value amounts

to just over 7 MSEK.

Delivery, installation, and

initial commissioning are

scheduled for autumn 2025.

“Once again, ATA Timber

demonstrates that it is a

force to be reckoned with in

the future. This time through

strategic investments to

maintain competitiveness at

its sawmills in Sandsjöfors

and Moheda.” says Emilien

Saindon, CEO of RemaSawco.

Change of CEO Image Systems AB

After successfully completing

the restructuring process

in recent years, CEO Johan

Friberg, in consultation with

the board, has decided to step

down as CEO of Image Systems

AB. Johan Friberg will remain

as CEO of the subsidiary

Motion Analysis, at the latest

until the end of the year.

The board has appointed

Deputy CEO Emilien Saindon

as the new CEO of Image

Systems AB, effective April

14. Emilien Saindon will also

continue in his role as CEO of

the subsidiary RemaSawco.

“The board would like to

thank Johan for having guided

the group with a steady hand

during the transformation

process. At the same time,

we warmly welcome Emilien

to his new role and have

great confidence that he will

deliver the best possible

outcome based on the

individual conditions of the

subsidiaries.”

Emilien Saindon,

CEO, Image Systems AB

The information in

this report is disclosed in

accordance with the EU Market

Abuse Regulation (MAR). The

information was submitted

for publication through the

agency of the contact person

below on March 31, 2025, at

08:00.

Image Systems is a

Swedish high-tech company

and a leading supplier of

products and services in highresolution

image processing.

The company caters to a

large number of industries

globally and operations are

conducted in two business

areas RemaSawco and Motion

Analysis.


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Revolutionizing the Wood Chipping Industry

Introducing the WT 11 L NMV – The latest MUS-MAX truck chipper

MUS-MAX is proud to

introduce its latest

innovation, the WT 11

L NMV, a state-of-the-art wood

chipper designed to redefine

efficiency, performance, and

reliability. As one of Europe’s

leading manufacturers of highperformance

wood chipping

solutions, MUS-MAX has

always been at the forefront of

technological advancements,

and the WT 11 L NMV is a

testament to their commitment

to excellence.

This new model builds

upon the success of the

WT 11 series, incorporating

fundamental upgrades

that align it with its larger

counterpart, the WT 11 XL. The

result is a chipper that delivers

enhanced functionality,

increased efficiency, and

improved durability.

Unmatched Power and

Efficiency

At the heart of the WT 11 L

NMV is its high-performance

chipping system, engineered

for superior throughput and

fuel efficiency. The machine

is designed to process large

volumes of wood quickly,

ensuring high productivity

with minimal downtime.

Key performance

specifications:

• Infeed Dimension:

114 x 80 cm

• Performance Output:

300 m³/h

• Maximum tree Diameter:

80 cm

With a robust drive system

and precision-engineered

drum system, the WT 11 L NMV

delivers high-quality wood

chips suitable for various

applications, including

biomass energy production.

The machine’s optimized feed

system ensures a smooth

and consistent material flow,

reducing energy consumption

and maximizing output.

Additionally, the WT

11 L NMV is built with fuel

efficiency in mind, helping

operators reduce operational

costs without compromising

on power. The innovative

design minimizes energy

losses and enhances overall

performance, making it one

of the most cost-effective

chippers in its class.

The successful WT 11

model has been redesigned in

many respects, including the

following standard features of

the WT 11 L:

• Enlarged Drum &

Screening Surface: The

updated drum design and

increased screening area

ensure improved chipping

efficiency and chip quality.

• Two enlarged blower feeder

augers: To improve the

material flow to the blower


• MUS-MAX Safety

Maintenance Platform:

Maintenance is now safer

and more convenient with

an integrated platform for

easy servicing.

• New Infeed table Design:

Less cleaning effort

and better feeding

characteristics streamline

operations and reduce

downtime.

• Large Blower from the WT

12 Model: Enhances chip

discharge performance,

ensuring a smoother

workflow.

Advanced Features of their

Hack-Truck Series

MUS-MAX is renowned for

its powerful truck-mounted

chippers, which bring

unmatched performance and

mobility to the industry. Their

Hack-Truck models combine

robust chipping technology

with the powerful Mercedes-

Benz Arocs chassis, offering

up to 630 HP for maximum

efficiency in professional chip

production.

Key features of the Hack-

Truck series include:

• Aggressive Infeed System:

Equipped with heavyduty

infeed rollers and an

optimized tooth geometry

for powerful material intake.

• High-Performance Blower

& Ejector System: Ensures

smooth and consistent chip

discharge with minimal

post-processing fines.

• Advanced Drum Technology:

Customizable with

different knife and blade

configurations for precise

chipping results.

• Smart Control System:

Intuitive operation via a

10.1” touchscreen with

multiple cameras, joystick

controls, and remote

maintenance possibility.

• Heavy duty cooling system:

An external cooling system,

which integrates a water

cooler and two hydraulic

oil coolers as well as the

A/C cooler, designed

for operation even in

extreme conditions, with

an integrated Clean-Fix

reversible fan for optimal

performance.

These features make the

Hack-Truck range an ideal

solution for high-capacity

wood chipping operations

requiring mobility, power, and

efficiency.

User-Friendly Design for

Maximum Convenience

One of the biggest challenges

is to ensure that machines are

easy to operate and maintain.

With the WT 11 L NMV, MUS-

MAX has placed operator

comfort and usability at the

forefront of its design.

The machine features

an intuitive control panel

that simplifies operation,

allowing both experienced

and new operators to run

the chipper with ease. The

ergonomic design ensures

that all controls are easily

accessible, reducing fatigue

and improving efficiency.

Additionally, maintenance

has never been easier. The

WT 11 L NMV is equipped with

quick-access service points,

making routine checks and

part replacements fast and

straightforward. This means

less downtime and more

productivity for your business.

The MUS-MAX Advantage – A

Trusted Partner

Choosing the WT 11 L NMV

means partnering with

a company that has over

150 years of experience in

machinery engineering and

innovation. Their commitment

to quality, customer

satisfaction, and continuous

improvement makes MUS-MAX

a leader in the industry.

With a global dealer and

service network, customers

can rely on fast support,

spare parts availability, and

expert technical assistance

wherever they operate. They

believe in building long-term

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by providing them with the

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the market.

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John Deere Enhances its Tracked

Feller Bunchers, Harvesters and

Shovel Loggers

• The enhanced Dedicated Travel System helps

boost efficiency and improves multifunctionality by

isolating travel functions during operation.

• The new one-touch Return-To-Level functionality

combines multiple leveling system adjustments

into one push-and-hold operator input for

enhanced focus.

• All 900-Series models now incorporate a variety of

leveling system improvements.

MOLINE, Ill. (Mar.

11, 2025) —John

Deere introduces

new operator assistance

features and enhancements

on its 900 M-Series Tracked

Feller Bunchers, 900 MH-

Series Tracked Harvesters

and 900 ML-Series Shovel

Loggers. With a focus on

customer productivity, the

updates include an enhanced

Dedicated Travel System,

which has been updated

for greater efficiency and is

now a new feature on the

900 M-Series machines.

Additionally, the new

Return-to-Level functionality

and further undercarriage

improvements help to

enhance durability. These

operator assistance feature

updates help improve the

overall customer experience

in variable operational

applications.

“These performance and

functionality enhancements

are driven by ongoing

customer feedback, which

we continuously integrate

into our machines,” said Jim

O’Halloran, global product

marketing manager at John

Deere. “The updated operator

features and improvements

on our 900 Series models

empower operators to

maximize efficiency with

simplified functionality, for

exceptional productivity.”

The Dedicated Travel

System isolates the travel

functions from the other

functions on the machine.

This enables the operator

to focus on the task at hand

by not allowing boom and

swing operations to interfere

and slow down the travel

functions. In addition, the

power balance and availability

has been optimized and can

be adjusted between the

upper and travel functions,

allowing priority to the needed

operations. Dedicated Travel is

standard on the 859M, 953M,

and 959M Feller Bunchers,

as well as the 959ML Shovel

Logger. It remains optional

on 853M and 903M Feller

Bunchers and 859MH and

959MH Harvesters.

The new one-touch

Return-To-Level functionality

combines multiple leveling

system adjustments into

one push-and-hold operator

input. As the machine

moves to a different slope,

the rotating upper can be

brought to a level position

(based on the parameters

of the leveling system) by

utilizing a simple button

function on the joystick. The

individual leveling control

buttons will remain. This new

operator assistance feature

has been combined with

the field-proven John Deere

Slope Monitoring system,

which actively measures

and displays the slope of

the terrain to the operator.

These two advanced features

allow the operator to focus

more on the application

machine adjustments. They

are available as the new Slope

Management System, which

is available as an optional

upgrade on all John Deere 800

and 900 Series leveling feller

bunchers, harvesters, and

shovel loggers.

In addition to these new

performance and productivity

features, all 800 and 900

Series leveling feller buncher,

harvester and shovel

logger models received

improvements to the leveling

system cylinder pin joints. The

leveling cylinder pins have

been updated with a larger

diameter, tighter machining

tolerances, and an improved

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Komatsu Releases 2 Next-Gen Large Wheel Loaders

The first of the Dash 11 models for North America, they feature more power, greater

fuel efficiency and faster climbing than predecessors.

Komatsu’s two new wheel

loaders, the WA475-11 and

WA485-11, are designed with

more power, use less fuel

and climb hills faster than

predecessors reports Don

McCloud Equipment World.

They mark the first of the

company’s Dash 11 models.

The 5.5- to 6.3-cubic-yard

WA475-11 replaces the WA475-

10, and the 6.4- to 7.2-cubicyard

WA485-11 replaces the

WA480-8. Both come with

the Komatsu Hydrostatic-

Mechanical Transmission,

which switches to hydrostatic

when high torque is needed

and mechanical for increased

fuel efficiency during lighter

use.

The WA475-11 runs

on a 343-horsepower

Komatsu engine, with 53

more horsepower than its

predecessor. Despite the

power increase, it has 7%

lower fuel consumption, the

company says, and a 40%

increase in climbing speed.

The WA485-11 runs on a

363-horsepower Komatsu

engine, a 64-horsepower

boost over the WA480-8. It

reportedly delivers 12% lower

fuel consumption and 13%

faster climbing speed.

In the redesigned four-pillar

cab, operators will find angle

feedback joystick steering

and independent work control

designed to help reduce

fatigue. “The engine speed is

automatically optimized based

on lever operation without

pressing an accelerator

pedal,” Komatsu says.

“Separating the transmission

control from work equipment

simplifies operations with less

brake wear during hopper or

truck loading.”

A steering wheel option

is available.

Visibility has been increased

by adding a lower glass area

and by eliminating two rear

pillars, and in-cab noise has

been reduced, the company

says.

Rear object detection with

warning buzzer and indicator

light and a deluxe LED light

package are standard.

The WA475-11 and WA485-11 wheel loaders are built to help you

get more done with improved fuel efficiency, increased power

and faster climbing speeds on grade. Engineered for long shifts,

these machines feature a comfortable cab, advanced joystick

steering (AFJS), and independent work control to help reduce

operator fatigue

Komatsu says it also

redesigned the buckets with

a cross-sectional shape for

increased digging efficiency.

“The material is scooped and

rolled up along the inclined

floor of the bucket.” Using it

with the auto-digging system

can help boost productivity,

especially for inexperienced

operators.

For increased productivity,

both models can be

configured as yard loaders,

with larger buckets; heavier

counterweights; wide, lowprofile

tires and rims; and

reinforced frame.

The YL configuration is

best for quarry and aggregate

uses and is designed to load

matching on-highway trucks in

three passes.

SEPPI M. Introduces MAXICRUSHR –

Powerful Stabilization for Road Construction!

SEPPI M. expands its lineup

with MAXICRUSHR, a highperformance

stabilization

mulcher engineered for

road construction and soil

reinforcement. Following the

success of MAXISOIL and

STARSOIL, this new machine

delivers exceptional efficiency

and durability.

Designed to crush stones

up to 20 inches, work at

depths of 20 inches or

more, and withstand the

toughest conditions with

its AR400 wear-resistant

steel, MAXICRUSHR ensures

maximum productivity. Its

patented technology and

ISOBUS compatibility provide

advanced control, making

it ideal for roadbuilding,

industrial foundations, and

land rehabilitation.

Discover how MAXICRUSHR

can enhance your projects.

Contact Seppi USA at (513)

443-6339 or usa1@seppi.com

to learn more.


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EDITORS COMMENT

Whether or not the world’s

richest individuals and

companies should contribute

to climate change funds is a

matter of debate and depends

on various factors, including

ethical, moral, and practical

considerations. Here are some

arguments on both sides of

the issue:

Arguments in favour of the

world’s richest contributing to

climate change funds:

Wealth Disparity: The

world’s richest individuals

and corporations often have

accumulated vast wealth,

sometimes through industries

that contribute significantly

to greenhouse gas emissions.

Addressing climate change is

a global challenge, and they

can play a role in mitigating

the impacts of the problem by

contributing financially.

Responsibility: Some argue

that those who have benefited

the most from economic and

industrial activities that have

contributed to climate change

have a moral and ethical

responsibility to help address

the consequences.

Funding Solutions: Climate

change requires substantial

investments in renewable

energy, technology, and

infrastructure to transition

to a more sustainable future.

The wealth of the richest

individuals and corporations

can help fund these solutions.

Public Relations: Contributing

to climate change funds can

improve the public image

of wealthy individuals and

companies, demonstrating

a commitment to corporate

social responsibility and

environmental stewardship.

Incentivizing Change: By

contributing to climate

change funds, the wealthy can

encourage others to follow

suit, creating a ripple effect of

support for climate action.

Arguments against the world’s

richest contributing to climate

change funds:

Voluntary vs. Government

Responsibility: Some argue

that addressing climate

change should primarily

be the responsibility of

governments through policies,

regulations, and taxation,

rather than relying on

voluntary contributions

from wealthy individuals

and companies.

Effectiveness: Critics may

question whether voluntary

donations from the richest

can make a significant impact

on global climate issues

compared to systematic

changes in policy and industry

practices.

Wealth Redistribution: While

contributing to climate

change funds can address

climate issues, it does not

necessarily address broader

issues of wealth inequality.

Some argue that more

systematic approaches, such

as progressive taxation,

are better suited to wealth

redistribution.

Accountability: There may be

concerns about how funds

donated by the wealthy are

allocated and whether they

are used effectively to combat

climate change, leading to

calls for greater transparency

and accountability. Ultimately,

the question of whether

the world’s richest should

contribute to climate change

funds is a complex one with

varying perspectives. Many

people and organizations

argue that both individual

contributions and systemic

changes are necessary

to effectively address

climate change. It is likely

that a combination of

efforts, including financial

contributions from the

wealthy, government policies,

and global cooperation,

will be needed to tackle the

challenges posed by climate

change comprehensively.

ROBIN PEACH

EDITOR

Western Forest Products upgrades 30-year-old Newnes tilt hoist

An aging but sturdy

Newnes tilt hoist at

Western Forest Products’

Nanaimo, BC, mill

has received a major

upgrade thanks to

the USNR Upgrades

Department.

Following a full service

audit, the USNR Service

Team determined exactly

what needed to be upgraded

and improved to ensure the tilt

hoist would keep running at

peak efficiency.

These upgrades included a

new tilt hoist knee assembly

and skate wheel rack

assembly, complete with

affordable replacement parts

for long-term maintenance

savings. Through close

collaboration with Western

Forest Products, the upgrades

were approved and installed,

allowing for more reliable

production.

USNR is pleased to work

with Western Forest Products

on this upgrade project. You

can also view their full list of

standard upgrades on their

website.


Air Burners ® Hosts Demonstration Event Featuring the BioCharger ®

Air Burners showcased its new air curtain burner, which creates an environmentally-friendly, closed-looped

system for managing vegetative waste while powering electric machinery fully off-grid

Brian O’Connor, president of Air Burners

In March in Palm City,

Florida, Air Burners®, the

leading manufacturer of

air curtain burner systems

worldwide, showcased the

BioCharger®, a revolutionary

innovation that turns green

waste into green energy.

The recent destructive

wildfires affecting the

United States have shown

the immense need for more

efficient forest management

and land clearing in wildfireprone

areas.

Developed in collaboration

with Volvo Construction

Equipment and Rolls-

Royce Power Systems, the

BioCharger directly addresses

that need while reducing black

carbon emissions compared to

traditional disposal methods.

The BioCharger is a fully

portable air curtain burner

system that converts radiant

heat into electricity, stores the

generated power, and then

charges electric vehicles and

equipment on-site.

The machine utilizes

an Organic Rankine Cycle

system to generate electricity,

which is then stored in the

attached storage module’s

600 kilowatt-hours battery,

allowing the end user to

charge their machinery

locally. This opens an

untapped potential for forest

management, land clearing,

and wildfire mitigation

services.

“Electric machinery is the

logical next step in the fight

against climate change and

concerns over air quality,”

said Brian O’Connor, president

of Air Burners. “We saw a need

for off-grid power generation

and charging in the forest and

vegetative management space

to accommodate that shift. The

BioCharger is our response to

filling that need.”

The event took place at an

Air Burners demonstration

site hosted by TCIRood, a local

Florida landscaping company.

Attendees listened to a

presentation that explained

the current landscape of

vegetative waste management

and the technology behind

this new product while

receiving exclusive access

to experience this cuttingedge

technology in action. As

part of the demonstration, a

Volvo compact electric wheel

loader was used to show the

capabilities of the BioCharger

to recharge 48V equipment.


2025 Chevrolet Silverado:

Seven key truck wins

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado, now in dealerships, arrives with its proven

formula for success. Here are seven keys provided by GM that help Chevrolet

power General Motors’ truck sales leadership and remain number one in

full-size pickup truck sales.

• Silverado boasts best-in-class standard torque from the

TurboMax engine with 430 lb-ft

• Silverado features a GM-exclusive diesel engine: the Duramax

3.0L Turbo-Diesel 3.0L Duramax Inline-Six Turbodiesel

• Silverado features the largest, most powerful naturally

aspirated available V8 in the segment: 6.2L V8 with 420 HP

and 460 lb-ft of torque

• Silverado is the only full-size pickup capable of hands-free

trailering with available Super Cruise driver assistance

technology1

• Silverado offers the most functional bed in the segment,

including available MultiFlex tailgate

• Silverado is available with eight cameras with up to 14 views,

including transparent trailer2

• Silverado provides legit off-road prowess across the

segment: Custom Trail Boss, LT Trail Boss and ZR2 –

all factory lifted trucks.



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


Japan

CONTACT: Shigeru Kobayashi

Japan Advertising Communications, Inc.

Star Bldg., 3-10-3 Kanda Jimbocho

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051

Tel: 81-3-3261-4591

Fax: 81-3-3261-6126

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

Western USA (AZ, CA, NV, UT)

Australia, & New Zealand

CONTACT: Kevin Lapham

J.P.Media Inc

Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752

Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763

Email: lapham@jpmediainc.com

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


J.P.Media Inc

Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752

Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763


US Mid-West, Central & Mountain


J.P.Media Inc

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

IL 60563, USA

Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752

Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763


ADVERTISERS INDEX

Bandit IFC

www.banditchippers.com

Carbotech 15

www.carbotech.ca

Combilift 39

www.combilift.com

Comact 23

https://www.comact.com/

FAE 12

www.fae-group.com

Franzen 25

www.franzen-machines.com

Halco Software Systems 28

www.halcosoftware.com

Incomac 19

www.incomac.com

Joescan 27

www.joescan.com

Ligna 6

www.ligna.de/en

LMI Technologies 29

www.LMI3D.com

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grease path, enhancing the initial fit and

ensuring grease is directed precisely

where needed. These updates reduce

bearing stresses under load and improve

the system’s overall performance. Also,

on all 800 and 900 undercarriages, the

track frame steps are now welded onto the

machine’s frame with additional gusseting

to help strengthen them against impact.

To learn more about the latest 900

Series machines, as well as the full-suite

of John Deere forestry solutions, contact

your local dealer or visit www.deere.com/

en/technology-products/forestry-andlogging-technology/.

Log Max 9

www.logmax.com

Microtec 3

www.microtec.com

Mus-Max 8

www.mus-max.at

Rawlings 20

www.rawlingsmanufacturing.com

Rottne 13

www.rottne.com

Seppi m 10

www.seppi.com

Southern Forest Products Association IBC

www.SFPAEXPO.com

Springer 21

www.springer-usa.com

tele radio 11

www.teleradio.com

USNR FC / BC

www.usnr.com

About John Deere

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never driven

a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated

a dozer. With John Deere’s role in

helping produce food, fiber, fuel, and

infrastructure, we work for every single

person on the planet. It all started

nearly 200 years ago with a steel plow.

Today, John Deere drives innovation in

agriculture, construction, forestry, turf,

power systems, and more.

For more information on Deere &

Company, visit them at

www.deere.com/en/news

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5-7 June 2025


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