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Aiken, SC – Hutto Wood Products has taken the ropes off shavings bagging by introducing the NEW Jumbo Bagger! You produce shavings in bulk, so don’t allow small bagging systems to slow you down. The Jumbo Bagger boasts a 70 cubic feet industrial, reusable bag which reduces wasted trips by delivering shavings and removing waste. Size and bulk aren’t the only attributes, the system also allows shavings to be stored green without drying, cutting costs and liability. The Jumbo Bagger can be built to fit your operation or sold in a package with any of Hutto’s shaving mills. Patrick Hutto, owner of Hutto Wood Products, says his goal is to come out with a new, innovative product each year. Last year the Hutto Mini Mill was a great success, and this year 2 innovative products were released, the Hutto Block Shaver and now the Jumbo Bagger. To see the all of Hutto’s equipment options, the Jumbo Bagger and to stay connected with what’s next, visit www.HWPShavers.com or call 803-564-7173 today!

Hurdle Machine Works, Inc. recently updated its website to better reflect its mission, values, and message. The website details the company's history and team, while showcasing its mills and machinery. Underlying it all is a focus on simple, dependable, and affordable sawmill products. Hurdle Machine Works was created in 1969 with a complete automatic sawmill, made from scratch, and ready to be installed in the woods. Over 450 complete mills later, the same philosophy of simple, productive sawmills has carried the company and its customers through good times and bad. During the 2008-2009 downturn, Hurdle sawmills gave many operations, big and small, a way to survive. Mill owners soon realized that the Hurdle sawmill was an efficient, affordable way to remain viable when markets were crashing. Being efficient and productive with low capital machinery costs allowed companies to be more versatile and adapt to changing markets faster than previously possible. The Hurdle sawmill can be configured for any size operation. The mill can be configured to cut cross ties, grade, or mat material. With over 40 years of design improvements, the Hurdle mill is a proven machine. As they say, "If you relentlessly pursue perfection, you will eventually catch excellence". Check out the website at www.hurdlemachineworks.com.

CEO Press Release

 
Effective 8/15/14, Frances Cooper is taking over as CEO of Cooper Machine. Frances graduated from the University of Georgia in 2004 with a BBA in Finance. She has experience in management, sales and marketing and has been using these skills at Cooper Machine since 2008. She will continue to use these skills to build on the solid foundation that her grandparents began in 1965. I would like to welcome Frances at this new position as she takes the helm as CEO of Cooper Machine. Thank you for your support as we continue to build a business focused on our customers and the innovative sawmill solutions needed for the sawmill industry. Robert Cooper, President

Wood-Mizer LLC, the world’s leading sawmill manufacturer, introduces a new Debarker for the LT35 portable sawmill. Engineered to extend overall sawmill blade life, the redesigned LT35 Debarker improves functionality and efficiency for LT35 owners. Featuring a powered in-and-out function, the LT35 Debarker is now controlled completely at the operator’s fingertips. With this automation, sawyers experience an increase in overall sawing efficiency by eliminating manual setup time and effort. Additionally, the cutting blade rotates to direct debris away from the operator, enhancing visibility for the sawyer and providing a clean groove for the sawmill blade to pass through. The new LT35 Debarker is also positioned behind the rotating pivot arm in order to reduce operator difficulties if the Debarker blade catches irregular knots in the bark. Main Features Fully powered in-and-out controls Upgraded ¾ HP motor Directs debris away from operator More efficient operation and functionality “Wood-Mizer has always placed an emphasis on providing the highest quality products on the market,” said Wood-Mizer’s COO, Darryl Floyd. “The newly designed LT35 Debarker improves automation, control, and blade durability while providing our customers with the industry’s best they have come to expect from Wood-Mizer.” The redesigned Debarker is currently available for all new LT35 sawmills. For more information, call 1.800.553.0182 ### As the leading manufacturer of portable band sawmills for more than 30 years, Wood-Mizer offers an extensive line of portable and industrial sawmill equipment. The company supports its equipment with legendary customer service, blades, and blade maintenance equipment. For more information about Wood-Mizer, call 800.553.0182 or visit www.woodmizer.com.


Morbark, Inc., is pleased to announce the promotion of Larry Voelker to Vice President of Engineering and Product Development. Over the past 2½ years, Voelker has served as Director of Engineering responsible for the planning and implementation of all engineering activities and providing the strategic technical leadership in continuous improvement of equipment and process capability. Voelker commented upon receiving the promotion, “We will continue to focus on product designs driven by engineering principles and enhanced design quality, which will build on the strong legacy of high performance and durable products that Morbark is known for.” Prior to joining Morbark, Voelker’s extensive experience includes Engineering, Program and Business Manager positions at Moog – QuickSet International; IMM, Inc.; and AAR Mobility Systems. In recognition of Larry’s promotion, Jim Shoemaker Jr., Morbark President, stated, “Larry has worked tirelessly to establish a solid engineering footprint for Morbark. His leadership and technical expertise has transformed our engineering capabilities to meet the changing needs of both our valued employees and customers.”

Export sales of American softwood lumber nearly doubled in the past five years, reaching $1.1 billion and the highest level in 16 years, reports the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA). Meanwhile, exports of pressure-treated lumber, a key value-added item promoted by the association, reached an all-time sales record of $79 million in 2013. Exports have jumped sharply to regions targeted by the association’s international market development efforts, and are continuing to rise this year. “There’s no doubt that global demand for U.S. softwood lumber is on the rise, and there’s an undeniable link between rising demand and our promotional efforts,” says Richard Kleiner, SFPA’s senior director of international markets. SFPA partners with the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA) to unite the common export objectives of Southern Pine producers under the promotional banner of the Southern Pine Council (SPC). More than 60% of Southern Pine lumber products are manufactured by these SPC sawmills. For more than 30 years, SFPA has leveraged USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) grants to promote Southern Pine lumber exports. FAS-administered grants, including both the Foreign Market Development (FMD) and Market Access Program (MAP), allowing SFPA to reach emerging markets that were untapped until recently. “Many SPC operations are small to medium enterprises, many family-owned mills,” Kleiner notes. “FMD and MAP funds give these independent firms assistance needed to access new export markets,” he adds. On a cost share basis, MAP and FMD funding helps sponsor trade show exhibits and trade missions aimed at lumber importers, distributors and design-build professionals in key export markets. SFPA reports that companies participating in its FMD- and MAP-funded missions last year exported $43 million in Southern Pine lumber as a direct result of sales leads and contacts obtained at events around the globe. As a return on investment, this equates to a $42 to $1 yield – for every federal dollar spent assisting these businesses at developing export markets for Southern Pine, the U.S. exported $42. This strong return is consistent with an independent study conducted for USDA that found that between 2002 and 2009, for every additional $1 expended by government and industry on market development, U.S. food and agricultural exports increased by $35.

Wood-Mizer LLC, the world’s leading sawmill manufacturer, introduces the Green Chain, Roll Case Conveyor, and Cross Roller Table as part of their growing line of industrial material handling equipment. By expanding equipment options for material handling, Wood-Mizer is enhancing efficiency, automation, and customization for industrial sawmill operations around the world. Green Chain Loaded with extra features, the Green Chain will move sawn lumber to its destination at a controlled rate. With a deck height of 33”, the Green Chain is a three or four-strand, modular design that can be extended to 60’ using 10’ extensions. Roll Case Conveyor The powered Roll Case Conveyor facilitates the transfer of material to other operations downstream of the sawmill. The legs are adjustable from 35” up to 50” tall in order to match existing equipment and a wired remote control comes standard for optimum convenience and safety. Cross Roller Table Available for the Smart Log Processing line (SLP) and HR500 Resaw, the Cross Roller Table is a straight-forward, heavy-duty table for cross transferring boards back into the material flow for additional processing such as resawing and edging. “An efficient lumber operation only begins with the sawmill,” said Wood-Mizer Chief Operations Officer, Darryl Floyd. “By expanding our material handling equipment line, we are creating more opportunities and solutions for the efficient production of lumber in an industrial setting.” The Green Chain, Roll Case Conveyor, and Cross Roller Table will join Wood-Mizer’s industrial line of equipment which includes headrigs, resaws, edgers, and material handling equipment. Wood-Mizer’s industrial line is designed to produce accurate lumber while reducing capital, labor, material, energy, and maintenance costs. For more information on Wood-Mizer industrial equipment, visit www.woodmizer.com/industrial. ### As the leading manufacturer of portable band sawmills for more than 30 years, Wood-Mizer offers an extensive line of portable and industrial sawmill equipment. The company supports its equipment with legendary customer service, blades, and blade maintenance equipment. For more information about Wood-Mizer, call 800.553.0182 or visit www.woodmizer.com.

Crosscut Hardwoods Boosts Production with New Cooper Scragg Featuring a Cross Cut 8-12' Overhead with Faster Loading and Vertical Edgers. To view online article to go http://www.timberlinemag.com/articledatabase/view.asp?articleID=4133


S & S Manufacturing, Inc of Dorchester, Wisconsin, the parent company of Brute Force Brand firewood processors and wood stoves introduced the 18-24HD firewood processor. This compact but powerful unit produces up to 3 cords per hour and incorporates many unique innovations not found on processors at any price point. Innovations such as a round log trough that allows for larger diameter wood without an increase in overall width or weight, plus the round trough design handles the nastiest crooked wood with ease. Another is the operator controlled hydraulic conveyor system that swivels 3’ side to side to increase the stack size and reduce handling. Standard features on the Brute Force 18-24HD include; torsion axle, 3-strand hydraulic log deck and 14’ hydraulic swivel conveyor, automatic oiler that uses bar oil for increased bar life and lower cost and a powerful 35HP Kohler gas engine. Add the ergonomic control center and you have a unit that is appreciated by experienced operators and simple to learn for first time processor owners. Find out more about the Brute Force Model 18-24HD processor call 715-550-1077

BullDogg Trailers, of Wadley, Alabama recently introduced the latest log trailer to their expanding lineup. The 35’ Puppy Plantation trailer was designed from the ground up to address the issues of longer hauls of shorter tree length logs. By reducing the length and weight the Puppy Plantation trailer is able to haul more payload longer distances while reducing fuel consumption on today’s longer hauls. Guy Kelly, owner of BullDogg Trailers, a lifelong logger with over 30 years of trucking industry experience recently stated, “our new Puppy Plantation trailer is a great addition to our 40’ Plantation and Double bunk trailers bringing weight savings, strength and features to a trailer that costs thousands less than other popular brands”. Every BullDogg Trailer is handcrafted to insure top quality and attention to detail. This manufacturing method delivers a custom trailer every time, simplifies adding customer one-of requests while continuing to keep costs down. If you haven’t looked at BullDogg Trailers yet, now is the time.

Exhibitors are lining up to fill the floor at Expo 2015 – SFPA’s 33rd Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition. Noting their success at the 2013 exposition, several exhibitors have committed to larger spaces to showcase more machinery. Cone-Omega will double their exhibit space at Expo 2015. Taylor Machine Works will add 600 square feet to their exhibit. Comact Equipment US will need 400 additional square feet. Optimil, Wagner Meters, Stringer Industries, Corley Manufacturing and Oleson Saw Technology will all have a significant presence at the show. “There’s a definite uptick across industry sectors; the economy has substantially improved,” noted SFPA’s exposition director Eric Gee. “Interest in the show is also being received from several companies that have not previously participated,” he added. Hurst Boiler & Welding Company returns to the exposition. A direct mail campaign and display ads have created a positive buzz for the show, to be held June 10-12 next year at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. The sales kit mailed to nearly 1,000 contacts includes a floor plan and the exhibit space application. All materials and details are available online at www.sfpaexpo.com. For more information about EXPO 2015, visit www.sfpaexpo.com. To receive a sales kit and exhibit space application, contact Eric Gee at 504/443-4464 (option 3), or e-mail him at [email protected]. Follow the show on Twitter: @forestprodexpo.

Fecon advances the forestry mulching industry with the addition of the FTX290 mulching tractor. The FTX290 is a low ground pressure (3.4 psi) tractor with an oscillating steel track undercarriage, providing balanced traction for rough or soft conditions. Like other Fecon tractors, the FTX290 features a spacious cab, operator comfort and ergonomic control layout as well as maintenance friendly service access. Powered by a Cummins QSC8.3 290 hp diesel, the hydraulic flow to the mulching head peaks at 100 gpm. The FTX290 features the Fecon BH120 Forestry Mulcher with variable speed motors and three optional rotor systems including Fecon’s new Depth Controls Rotor (DCR) technology. Fecon DCR rotors feature the reversible Samurai Knife. The Samurai is incorporated into a depth control design that provides fast cutting in all materials and the most efficient use of horsepower. The cutting, slicing and splitting action of the Samurai Knife as it chips is far more productive than straight edge tools or saw teeth. This productivity is further enhanced by the Fecon DCR, depth control rings providing fast cutting durability unlike other knife based rotors. The new FTX290 mid-sized crawler with the BH120 DCR forestry mulcher is the right combination of power, durability size and production capability for the larger jobs in R.O.W., urban interface and land improvement or development.


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