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INDUSTRY NEWS Continued Automatic stick placing system and AccuTally sorter controls. The project also included Hardwood Vision Grading and a separate re-entry transfer to introduce purchased lumber into the system while simultaneously handling all of the sawmill production. Working closely with the Blue Triangle team, TS Mfg. was able to position the line so that it was possible to install and test most of the machinery offline while the mill was running to minimize downtime for the changeover. For more information on TS Manufacturing’s complete Any Way You Cut It... ISK Protects It. Proven Mold Control...Powerful Sapstain Protection Trust ISK for Your Wood Solution. NeXgen ® End Coatings & Paint PQ-80 ® 1-800-238-2523 • 416 E. Brooks Rd. • Memphis, TN 38109 • www.iskbiocides.com NeXgen ® , Tuff-Brite ® and CosPaint ® are registered trademarks of ISK Americas Incorporated. PQ-8 ® and PQ-80 ® are registered trademarks of IBC Manufacturing Company. line of sawmill and planer mill offerings, please contact them at sales@tsman.com or 705-324-3762. Wood-Mizer Installs New System At Deep Woods Lumber Co. Wood-Mizer recently installed a complete industrial sawmilling system at Deep Woods Lumber Co. in Ohio including a WM4500 industrial sawmill, EG400 industrial board edger, and blade sharpening equipment that maintains their Turbo 7 band sawmill blades in-house. Wood-Mizer WM4500 Industrial Sawmill Deep Woods Lumber Co. mills Hard and Soft Maple, Red, White and Chestnut Oak species. Brandon Wooldridge, founder of Deep Woods, said the Wood-Mizer WM4500 sawmill was the best move he made in 25 years of business. Bryce Wooldridge, a fourth-generation sawyer, said that it didn’t take him long to learn how to operate the new equipment that they installed in the mill. He also noted how the equipment has improved their system regarding material flow and efficiency. For more information, visit www.wood mizer.com. A&E Reaches New Milestone With 24th Optimizer Installation Automation & Electronics (A&E), located in Asheville, NC, a leading provider of industrial optimization solutions, announced the successful completion of its 24th optimizer installation. The latest installation at a Hardwood mill involved an advanced car- riage optimizer upgrade, utilizing state-of-the-art JoeScan scanning heads. This achievement underscores A&E’s commitment to technological innovation and its reputation for rapid, efficient upgrades. The Hardwood customer, a long-standing client of A&E, now boasts four A&E carriage optimizers and an A&E edger opti- Joe Korac mizer, all part of a series of retrofit upgrades designed to enhance productivity and precision in lumber processing. The most recent upgrade, seamlessly integrated during a short downtime window, exemplifies A&E’s expertise in minimizing operational disruptions, according to a company spokesperson. This installation mirrors the company’s experience where optimization and controls upgrades for carriages were completed within the span of a long weekend. “Our team is thrilled to reach this milestone, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to providing top-tier optimization solutions,” said Joe Korac, president at A&E. “The successful integration of JoeScan technology in our latest project not only enhances operational efficiency but also showcases our ability to execute complex upgrades swiftly and effectively.” For more information about A&E’s optimization solutions and services, please contact Automation & Electronics at (704) 200-2350 or sales@ automationelecusa.com. BID Group Unveils AI-Powered Linear ResawExpert Optimizer BID Group, located in Maribel, QC, a pioneer in wood processing solutions, introduced its ground breaking innovation – the AI-Powered Linear ResawExpert Optimizer with vision. According to BID’s representative, this cutting-edge technology redefines wood transformation by com- bining precision, efficiency, and innovation in the pursuit of maximizing yield. BID’s ResawExpert is a game changer, especially in Hardwood processing, ensuring every inch of raw material is utilized efficiently, resulting in superior products and significantly reduced losses. Key features of BID’s AI-Powered Linear ResawExpert are as follows: independent optimization and grading, rotation validation scanner, optimization by units of clear wood, NHLA cutting grades and custom grades, quick PREMIUM NORTHERN HARDWOOD LUMBER Ryan Peterson – Sales Manager (715) 533-6193 rpeterson@northernhardwoods.com Matt Grube (920) 740-9140 mgrube@northernhardwoods.com Atlantic Mine, MI Newberry, MI Please turn the page www.northernhardwoods.com 68 FEBRUARY 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry FEBRUARY 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 69 ISK BIOCIDES ISLAND.indd 7 5/18/17 3:14 PM
