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18 Prime Movers & MulcherAttachments:The next generation of mulchers will lastlonger and be more powerful, according tosuppliers International Forest Industriesspoke to for this year’s mulching technology review

30 Shifting & Sorting:Packaging, handling and sorting of woodproducts through the sawline and into thewoodyard is keeping pace with majoradvances elsewhere in the sawmill

56 High Profile:International Forest Industries Editor, Chris Cann, chatted with recently appointed

Log Max ChiefExecutive, TomSarin, about thedirection of thecompany and theimportance ofreliability in forestmachines andairports

50 Tyres & Chains:Durability and low ground pressure are thedrivers of tyre and chain manufacturers,particularly in areas where warmer climatesare producing softer soils

60 Operation focus – Ecuador:The southern US-style roadside systemfinds its way to the highlands of Ecuador. By Paul Iarocci

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OPERATION FOCUS

The world is a changeable place and hasbeen much more so over the five-yearperiod marked by the financial crisis

and its hesitant recovery. Economicmeltdown in the West has faced off againstgrowth in emerging markets. In the pastyear, the sub-group of emerging markets hasfaced internal division as China and otherSoutheast Asian countries push forward,looking to rebalance economic drivers, whileothers such as Brazil and India struggle toarrive at sustainable economic policy.

Forestry companies responded predictablyto the events of 2008 with increasedconservatism. Over the past eighteenmonths, companies have been givenassurances from various corners of the globethat the worst is behind us. Still, manycontinue to follow a conservative, cost-cutting approach to business.

This is not a difficult stance to understand.Despite shows of recovery from different

regions at different times, continuity andessential reliability have eluded the worldeconomy. Major markets are in turmoil. Theworld’s biggest economy, the US, now seemsto be in a constant state of flux following asix-month period of pleasing growthnumbers and apparent stability. Europe isdragging itself from the mire but still facesdanger on several fronts. South America, awidely identified growth market forforesters, is suffering as its flagshipeconomy, Brazil, battles inflation andoutflows of capital.

In World Markets this edition, we seeseveral contradictions that highlight thecontinued theme of volatility. Theconcentration of power in Europe has movedas the centre-west gives up much of itsconsumption and production of logs andsawnwood products to the centre-east. Pulpmills are expected to benefit from reducedchip prices yet Stora Enso has placed a pulpmill in Uruguay that is 92% complete on thebackburner.

International Forest Industries understandsthat this volatility makes investing difficult.However we would argue that while marketsare still choppy, as they were in 2009, todaythey are dynamic and moving forward. Insuch conditions it is vital that companiesthink strategically and move with theirchosen markets to avoid being left behind.

While IFI would not claim to hold a crystalball when it comes to predicting the marketsthat will falter and those that will findstrength, we are connected to a hugenumber of far more intelligent and well-connected individuals whose ideas we arehappy to reproduce for our readers:

There are three key markets internationalforestry groups of all sizes should considerwhen they’re considering how best toapproach the current period of volatility andopportunity – Scandinavia, the US, andRussia.

• Scandinavia should be part of anydiscussion for its role as the banker.Throughout the economic crisis, Sweden inparticular but also Norway and Finlandhave been resolute as economicstrongholds. Sweden and Finland relyheavily on forestry, which has been strongrelative to global markets

• The problems in the US cannot persist. Thewrath of the American people (and theglobal population for that matter) iscoming to bear on Republican politicianswho are likely to tread more carefully in thenext round of debt ceiling negotiationsearly next year. Loose monetary policy willcontinue and help shore up the recovery inwhat is, after all, the biggest forestrymarket on the planet

• Russia is still the timber bank. As morecompanies set themselves up in Russia,the mysteries of operating there becomeless mysterious and the opportunitiesmore obvious. Still risky, but a must for anytruly international company set on growth.

Companies should also keep an eye onSouth America and China/Southeast Asia forfuture investment. Forestry development inSouth America has come a long way andwhat’s been invested there should not beabandoned, while Southeast Asia willbecome a huge market in the mid-term but isnot quite developed enough at this stage towarrant the risk.

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A new bioheating plantthat uses bark alone forheat energy generationhas been instigated at theUPM Korkeakoski sawmillin Finland. The plantimproves the sawmill’senergy efficiency in anenvironmentallyresponsible way by usingbark that is left over fromthe sawing process.

The former heatingplant at the Korkeakoskisawmill was closed downwhen the new plant cameinto operation. The oldplant also used bark butfossil fuels were neededfor additional heat energy.

With the new bio heatingplant up and running, thosefossil fuels are no longerrequired for heat energygeneration, which means nomore fuel transportation atthe site. In addition, by-product and wastetransportation has decreasedsubstantially with all the barkconsumed for heat energygeneration.

“Kilning of sawn timberrequires a lot of heat energy,”Sami Kotivuori, Mill Directorat UPM’s Korkeakoskisawmill, said. “It is importantthat we are able to generate itefficiently without burdeningthe environment.

“We are now fully self-sufficient in heat energygeneration as the bioheatingplant generates all the heatand steam needed at theKorkeakoski sawmill from itsown side products.”

The UPM Korkeakoskisawmill produces redwoodsawn timber from Finnishpine. The annual productioncapacity of the sawmill isaround 300 000 m3. Themajority of the production isexported to Asia, Europe andNorth Africa. The sawmillemploys around 80 peopleand indirectly a number ofharvesting and transportationentrepreneurs.

New bioheating plant relies on UPM Korkeakoski sawmill

Lucidyne’s Gradescan makes further inroads

Lucidyne’s GradeScan system wasinstalled in Anthony Timberland’s,Bearden, Arkansas, mill in January of

2013. The project moved the mill from partialauto-grading with a linear geometric-onlygrading system to total automated grading.

The company ordered a second scanner forits Malvern, Arkansas, site in May. Itsproduction results while operating thescanner during such a brief time period wereso positive that management elected to movequickly toward getting a second systeminstalled.

According to Dan Gibbs, Vice President ofTechnical Services: “The opportunity costwas too high to not buy another scanner.”

The company’s second GradeScan isscheduled for a January 2014 start-up.Anthony Timberlands produces a wide varietyof southern yellow pine lumber products,including 50 mm (2 in) and 100 mm (4 in)dimension, commons, decking, and timbers.

Meanwhile, Gradescan has also made animpact at Collum’s Lumber in Allendale,South Carolina. Collum’s Lumber has beenplagued by the challenge of producinglumber without above and below grade

issues for the last fewyears. Over a long Julyfourth holiday, thecompany installedLucidyne’s GradeScanautomated lumbergrading system in thehope that theseproblems would goaway.

Much of the lumberproduced includes high-quality appearancegrades with very littlewane or small knots.This means that just asmall measurementvariation in knots orsome other defect will nudge thelumber from one grade to the next.

Collum’s has found that its newGradeScan has the capability to seewhat is needed to do the job; and itcomes with all the “knobs” the millneeds to control all its SYP products,and design new ones. From day onewith GradeScan, the mill has had no

below-grade problems and hasseen consistency in their‘commons’ and ‘dimension’products.

Collum’s now looks forward toits inspector’s visits to helpmanagement continue to “dial in”the system because it has the power toseparately control the above andbelow grade allowances – and keepthem stable.

GradeScan’s first day in production behind Collum’s planer at Allendale, SC

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RusForest, a Swedish forestrycompany with operations inRussia, has secured bankfinancing for a wood pellet plantunder construction inArkhangelsk.

As previously disclosed,RusForest has engaged ASHekotek, a mechanicalengineering company, to build awood pellet production facility at

the company’s LDK-3 sawmill inArkhangelsk. The pellet facilitywill have an annual capacity of upto 100,000 t and will allowRusForest to monetise its sawmillby-products by exporting woodpellets to Europe. Total investmentfor the pellet plant is estimated tobe approximately €12 million,including value added tax, withapproximately 70 % financed by

local bank facilities. RusForest has now secured

financing from CentroCredit, aRussian bank, in order to purchasethe pellet equipment and financeconstruction and installation. Thefinancing consists of two tranches.The first tranche amounts to €4.9million and carries an effectiveannual interest rate of 7 %. Thesecond tranche amounts to €4

million and carries an effectiveannual interest rate of 13.5 %.Both tranches have a 5-yearmaturity.

The company expects the pelletplant to be operational during thefirst quarter of 2014.

Recently released statistics fromthe US Census Bureau reveal thatwood or wood pellets are againthe fastest growing heating fuel inAmerica. In 2012, 63,566 morefamilies used wood or pellets as aprimary heating fuel, a 2.6%increase over 2011.

Wood and pellet home heatinggrew by 34% in 10 years (2000-2010), “faster than any other ofthe fossil fuels, including solarand natural gas”, the US Censussaid. Moreover, oil and propaneuse continuously declined since2010.

At the present, 2.5 millionAmerican households use wood as

a primary heating fuel. Comparedwith 500,000 that use solar panelsand only 50,000 that use solar

termal heating, wood is by far themost used renewable energy inthe United States.

Two point one percent ofAmericans use wood or woodpellets as a primary heating fuel(2000: 1.6%) and 7.7% UShouseholds use it as a secondaryheating fuel, according to the2009 EIA Renewable EnergyConsumption Survey.

The US Census Bureau startedrecording heating data in 1950.Since then, wood heating has hadsome discordant fluctuations: in1950, 10% of the US populationwas using wood as a heatingmethod; to drop at 1.3% in 1970 atan all-time low. By 1990, thispercentage went up to 3.9%, todrop again at 1.6% in 2000.

RusForest invests in 100,000 t pellet plant in Russia

Wood: fastest growing heating fuel in America


In a milestone for forestryequipment technology, John Deereintroduced its Intelligent BoomControl (IBC) option for itsforwarders at Elmia Wood inSweden on June 5-8, 2013. Afeature the industry hasanticipated for over 30 years, IBC isnow offered as an option on all ofJohn Deere's 1210E and 1510EForwarders in North America. Thistechnological breakthroughsignificantly increases forwarderproductivity and efficiency, whileproviding best possible fueleconomy and boom lifetime.

"At John Deere, our goal is to

offer products and solutions thatgive our customers the bestpossible performance andproductivity," said Cliff Caudill,product marketing manager. "Wedo so by creating intelligentsolutions and services, likeIntelligent Boom Control, that areborn of a genuine desire tounderstand their business andlong-term needs."

With the IBC system, the boomis accurate, fast and easy tooperate, as the operator nowcontrols the boom tip directlyinstead of controlling each of theindependent boom joint

movements manually. Byeliminating unnecessary extramovements, this system increasesthe durability of boom structuresand hydraulic cylinders. Thesefeatures significantly improve anoperator's working speed, resultingin higher overall productivity andlower costs.

The IBC system can alsoaccelerate the learning curve for

operators. Intuitive and easy tolearn to use, the technologyreduces the amount of time it takesto become a skilled operator,resulting in less training time andgreater productivity.

John Deere's 1210E and 1510EForwarders with the IBC option arenow available in North America. For more information, visit

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SAWPOINTS

Forestry show springsup in Quebec

A new forestry and constructionevent, Quebec Forestry &Construction Expo, will take placein Quebec City, from April 25-26next year. Hosted by MasterPromotions and Salon CAMQuebec, Canadian ForestIndustries and OpérationsForestières will be the mediapartners for the event.

“These two events are a perfectcombination and offer up a hugeopportunity for exhibitingcompanies to broaden theircustomer base with the creation ofthis super-event,” National ShowManager Mark Cusack said. “The

trucking industry works closelywith the forestry and road buildingindustry, and this naturalpartnership will produce a one-stop shopping experience for themany products, services andtechnology common to both.”

This industry showcase ismodelled off the recent success ofthe Canada North Resources Expoin Prince George, British Columbia,the Atlantic Heavy EquipmentShow in New Brunswick and ExpoGrands Travaux in Montreal,Quebec. The formula works and thetiming is right for an event of thisnature in Quebec. Combined, these

two events will have the potentialto showcase 60,000 m2 of exhibitspace and offer solid salesopportunities to exhibitingcompanies.

The Quebec Forestry &Construction Expo will cater tothose in forestry, construction,heavy equipmentowners/operators, municipalworkers and other facets of theseindustries. Salon CAM Québec willdraw buyers from the trucking,logging, road building and otherrelated industries from all overQuebec.

Trucks are a ‘driving force’ in the

forestry, construction and roadbuilding industries. This makes it anatural fit to share the venue andaudience with the Quebec Forestry& Construction Expo. The buyersfor these industries will becommon to both events.

Salon CAM Québec will have astrong emphasis on trucks from theclass 5-8 market, which includestransport trucks, logging trucks,fuel trucks, dump trucks and otherbig rigs. The event will alsoshowcase trucks from the lighterduty market, including pickuptrucks, utility vans and city deliverytrucks.

Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc.has entered into a 10-year fibresupply and services agreementwith The Enova Group, anindependent bioenergy firmheadquartered in Atlanta. PlumCreek will deliver up to 3 mtly ofsustainably-managed wood fibreto three pellet manufacturinglocations that will be constructedin the Southeastern United States.Approximately 500,000 tons will

originate from Plum Creek’stimberlands with the remaining2.5 million t to be sourced anddelivered from third partylandowners, the companyannounced in a press release.

Enova will construct mills toconvert wood fibre into pellets toserve global biomass markets.Pellet shipments are expected tobegin in 2015.

“This agreement highlights the

value of the consistent andreliable supply chain services thatPlum Creek provides to our woodfiber customers,” CEO Rick Holley,said. “Plum Creek looks forward toworking with Enova as it developsrenewable energy projects in theSoutheast. Further growth inbioenergy markets means cleanerenergy, attractive returns for ourinvestors and new jobs for thosein the communities where we work

and live.” Plum Creek is among the

largest and most geographicallydiverse private landowners in thenation with approximately 6.3 maof timberlands in major timberproducing regions of the UnitedStates and wood productsmanufacturing facilities in theNorthwest.

Plum Creek enters into agreement to supply pellet manufacturers


Quebec will play host to Quebec Forestry & Construction Expo in 2014(Image: Martin St-Amant)

Prefabricated construction rising in GermanyIn January-July 2013, the Germanprefabricated constructionindustry recorded stronger growththan the private housingconstruction in general, accordingto Dirk-Uwe Klaas, chief executiveof the Association of GermanPrefabricated BuildingManufacturers (BDF).

In the first seven months of2013, a total of 9,341 buildingpermits were issued for single-andtwo-family prefabricated houses,

which corresponds to an increaseof 9.6% over the previous year. Atotal of 59,867 new homes wereapproved during this period,which corresponds to a growth of3.3%.

In a recent industry survey ofBDF, two-thirds of theprefabricated housemanufacturers assess the currenteconomic situation as well, andexpect that this will remain so inthe coming months of the year.

The turnover of 45 membercompanies of the association,which cover about 90% of theWest German market, amounted€1.71 billion last year. For 2013,the association expects anincrease of 2.7% to €1.76 billion.The industry has approximately8,900 employees.

In 2013, the private housingdevelopment in Germany has beensatisfactory: after about 97,000one-and two-family homes

approved in 2012, for the currentyear, with a further increase,prefabricated houses will jumpover the 100,000 mark, themanufacturers expect.

Currently, 15.6% of all privatehomes are built in prefabricatedconstruction. Almost allmanufactured homes are nowconsidered eligible andparticularly energy-saving.



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More than 8 million seeds will besown over 35 days at BloweringNursery in Tumut, NSW’s largestradiata pine seedling productionnursery. Forestry Corporation ofNSW’s Mark Stretch, BloweringNursery Manager, said 16 casualstaff would be brought on to sowaround 250,000 seeds/day, sevendays a week over five weeks.

“Sowing season is a crucialtime of year for us,” Stretch said.“The seeds we’re sowing havebeen produced by specialist treebreeders in New Zealand, and overthe next five weeks, we’ll sow

each one into an individualcontainer where it can becultivated into a seedling to bedispatched to a plantation.

“Using a sophisticatedmechanised production line, wewill fill more than 8 million

individual containers with soil,accurately deposit a seed in eachcontainer at the right depth, andcover each seed with vermiculiteand controlled release fertiliseradded before rolling thecontainers onto storage benches.

“Then, over the next eight to 11months, each container will becarefully hand weeded, fertilisedand watered in line with acustomised schedule that takesinto account weather and locationon the storage tray. This will bethe second year that theBlowering nursery has sown only

containerised seedlings, after asubstantial investment of overthree million dollars on the site.

Manager Strategy and RiskGavin Jeffries: “ForestryCorporation is the largestproducer of plantation-grownradiata pine in Australia,managing more than 200,000 haof plantations around the stateand producing enough timber toconstruct about a quarter of thehouses built in Australia eachyear.”

Söderhamn Eriksson hashighlighted three separate ordersthat show its global influence inthe sawmilling sector, startingwith Drenagh Sawmills fromNorthern Ireland, which isupgrading its edger electronics,reducer discs and feedworks tothe AKE bandsaws.

The edger upgrade will meanthe mill has the latest electronicsand software available. The newsystem is called Edge-IT andprovides the user with a more userfriendly interface, improvedprograms for wane rules andbetter scanning, amongst otherbenefits.

The AKE reducer bandsaw quadwill have new Combi Spiral discs

installed along with newfeedworks that have extensionrollers added to them. Theextension rollers hold and supportthe log for a longer time as it ischipped and sawn, thus increasingaccuracy. The discs will reduceknife changing time and will alsorequire less power to run,resulting in savings in time andelectricity consumption.

“These upgrades show DrenaghSawmills’ commitment tocontinuous improvement bykeeping abreast of the latestdevelopments available withintheir particular applications,”management said. The Installationwas to begin last month.

In Russia, sawmilling company

IP Mamaev from Ust-Ilimsk in theIrkutsk region has also opted forequipment from SöderhamnEriksson. The order from IPMamaev comprises a straightEurosaw circular-saw line and aCatech edger optimiser.

The plant will have an annualproduction capacity of about350,000 m3 logs in a two-shiftoperation. Delivery fromSöderhamn Eriksson’smanufacturing facilities isscheduled for February 2014.

And finally, Maderas Martinfrom Constitucion, Chile, isinvesting in a state-of-the-art andhighly efficient SöderhamnEriksson sawline. The ‘SuperSaver’ sawline comprises a 3D

scanner with optimisation, loginfeed, reducer bandsaw quad anda twin resaw type AKE Millmaster.The delivery also includes an SECatech 4000 TS4, SöderhamnEriksson’s latest edger optimiserdevelopment, as well as a Cambiodebarking line.

The new plant is to process150,000 m3 logs/y. MaderasMartin said it chose technologyfrom Söderhamn Eriksson to“obtain the highest possibleflexibility and sawing yield”. Start-up is scheduled for the secondquarter of 2014.

SAWPOINTS

Local staff to sow 8.5 million seeds

Söderhamn Eriksson announcesnew global installations

Söderhamn Eriksson has wonthree contracts recently coveringthe UK, South America and Russia


In May this year, Gilbert sold its firstGilbert Planer to Australia. The sawmillsupplier, along with its partner Acora,delivered a high speed planer to CarterHolt Harvey in Caboolture, Queensland.

All three companies were glad tomeet at the Wood Expo 2013 event inAlbury, South Australia, and used the

opportunity to underline the first planerdelivery in Australia.

“Gilbert is very thankful andenthusiastic to work with CHH on a firstGilbert Planer project,” declared HeidiDanbrook, Sales Manager at Gilbert.“We look forward to a very successfulstart-up.”

Gilbert sticks a foot in the Aussie door

Carter Holt Harvey Project Manager Mike Bitzer, Gilbert SalesManager Heidi Danbrook, and Acora Managing Director RogerTimms


German Pellets Groupcontinued growth in thefirst six months of this year.

The positive businessdevelopment is based on thegrowing demand for wood pelletsin almost all Western Europeancountries. Crucial to the salesdevelopment of the GermanPellets Group has been theexpanding distribution network,trading business and increasingsales prices. At the same time,higher raw material costs had tobe absorbed.

German Pellets has achieved forthe first half the year, a turnover of€266 million. This is an increaseof €48 million as compared to thesame period last year. Earningsbefore interest, taxes,depreciation and amortization(EBITDA), in the first half of theyear, was around €19 million(previous year: €18.4 million).

Independence through US importsThe first half of 2013 was markedby the completion of a plant in theUS state of Texas, with an annualcapacity of 578,000 t. Thecommissioning was completed inAugust. Currently, the first pelletsfrom the plant in Woodville will beshipped to Europe via the newlybuilt warehouse and logisticsfacility in Port Arthur (Texas),which has a capacity around80,000 t. At the beginning of thesecond half, the construction of anew plant in the US state ofLouisiana began, with an annualcapacity of 1.1 mt.

The US plants will help GermanPellets to become independent of

fluctuations in the availability ofraw materials in Europe andrelated price adjustments. "If thelocal forest owners do not providesufficient raw materials, thiswould jeopardize the developmentof the whole wood pellet market.Pellet imports will provideconsumers a safe and inexpensivefuel in the future. Thus, GermanPellets has initiated

countermeasures that will allowthe market to develop positively.This represents a competitiveadvantage over German Pellets’scompetitors, Peter Leibold,Managing Partner of GermanPellets GmbH. said.

Expanded distribution andlogisticsThe long winter, the good supplysituation within German PelletsGroup and the acquisition ofadditional distributors for directsales of the brands FireStixx orHot'ts has led the group, in thefirst half, to a volume and marketshare increase in all majorWestern European markets.

Pellet market could growstronger when ... The European pellet market is stillcharacterised by growth. In

Germany, more than300,000 pellet stoveswere in function in thefirst half, an increaseof about 20,000 units.

But the growth in the Germanpellet market could be muchhigher.

The heating market offers thehighest potential for CO2

reduction. In contrast to the risingprice of electricity, consumers cansave per household, in a switchfrom oil or gas to wood pellets,€1,000 – €2,500/y. Even againstthe background of the currentreport of the IPCC, which warns ofan even faster rise in sea level, theheat market needs to be quicklyrebuilt. The growth rates in Italy,the largest market in Europe forpellet stoves, are still high. Sincethe end of 2012, about 1.7 millionpellet stoves were installed inItaly.

The market driver is the priceadvantage of wood pelletscompared to fossil fuels. Woodpellets are at least 35 – 40 %

cheaper than heating oil inEurope. In countries such asAustria, Denmark and Italy, theheat supply with oil is up to 150%more expensive.

Long-term contracts withcurrent customersIn the electricity market, theconversion of other Europeanpower plants from coal to woodpellets, or announcements of suchchanges, has led to a furtherincrease in demand for largevolumes of wood pellets. GermanPellets has long-term supplycontracts of about 1.5 mt of pelletsper year, including contracts withmajor European utilities of overone mt.

Source: IHB The Timber networkhttp://www.ihb.de/wood/all-offers-and-requests.html


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German Pellets gains market shares in 2013


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Harvests of timber in Europe haveremained practically unchangedfor three years at around 370million m3/y, according to theUNECE. A closer look at the timberharvest trends for Central Europethe past 10 years reveals theinteresting development that theaverage annual harvests in theCentral West region (Austria,Germany, Italy and Switzerland)were 15% higher in the five yearsbetween 2003 through 2007 thanbetween 2008 and 2012. Duringthe same period, the timberremovals in the Central Eastregion (Bosnia-Herzegovina,Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary,

Poland, Serbia, Slovakia andSlovenia) increased 4%, and thisregion now harvests more thanthe “Central West”, a reversal fromthe historical position when moretimber was removed in thewestern countries, according tothe WRQ.

Not only has log productionfallen in the Central West regionthe past five years, but so has logconsumption by the forestindustry, which was down onaverage 9% during the 2008-2012period as compared to 2003-2007.In the Central East, logconsumption fell only 2% duringthe same time period.

The log trade flow in CentralEurope has changed the pastdecade with the Central Westregion having become a larger netimporter of logs the past fiveyears as compared to the previousfive-year period, and the CentralEast region exporting more logsthe past few years than prior tothis time. The biggest changeoccurred in Germany, whichtraditionally had been a netexporter of logs, but became a netimporter in 2009. During the firstfive months of 2013, Germany wasa net importer of 2 million m3 ofsoftwood logs, which can becompared to net exportation of 1.6

million m3 just five years ago.Sawlog prices in Germany and

the neighbouring Czech Republichave followed each other fairlyclosely the past 15 years, howeverat different levels, according tothe WRQ. In the 1990s, averagesawlog prices in the CzechRepublic were approximately 60%of the German prices, while duringthe past few years this level hasreached 80%.


WORLD MARKETS

EU production and consumption move eastTimber harvests, wood consumption, log trade and sawlog prices in Central Europe

have seen substantial change during the past 10 years with a shift in log

production and consumption from western regions to countries in the east, as

reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. These developments have resulted in

changes in log flows and a trend towards equalized sawlog prices in the region

Lower prices for pulplogs andwood chips in some majormarkets, and a

strengthening US dollar resultedin lower wood fibre price indicesin the second quarter of 2013,according to the Wood ResourceQuarterly (WRQ).

Over the past two years,hardwood fibre costs for the pulpindustry have declined more thansoftwood fibre prices. TheHardwood Wood Fibre Price Index(HFPI) has fallen every quarterexcept one, during this period. Inthe second quarter of this year, theHFPI was $100.46, which was 3.1%lower than the previous quarterand 14.8% below the all-time high

back in the third quarter of 2011. The biggest price declines since

the first quarter of 2013 haveoccurred in France, Japan,Australia, Russia and Germany.Comparing wood fibre costs forthe global pulp industry, whichtypically ranges between 50-70%of the production costs, revealsthat since 2011, pulp mills inJapan, Brazil and Spain have seentheir fibre costs come down themost of the major hardwood pulp-producing countries in the world.

The Softwood Wood Fibre PriceIndex (SFPI) was also down in thesecond term, but the decline thepast two years has been lessdramatic than that of HFPI. In the

June quarter, the SFPI was $97.75,down 2.2% from previous quarter,with the biggest price reductionsseen in Norway, Japan, France andAustralia.

The trend in many regional pulpmarkets during the second quarterof 2013 was for higher marketpulp prices and lower wood fibrecosts, indicating improvedprofitability as compared to theprevious two quarters since othercosts for the manufacturing ofwood pulp have not changedsubstantially the past year. Notethat the wood fibre cost is thehighest cost component whenmanufacturing pulp.

The wood costs as a percentage

of market pulp prices fell for thethird consecutive quarter for allthree major pulp grades in thesecond quarter. The most dramaticdecline has been for eucalyptuspulp (EucBK), with the percentagehaving plunged from 36% in thefourth quarter of 2011 to 24.4% inthe June quarter this year,according to the WRQ(www.woodprices.com).

The decline in the relative woodfibre cost for northern bleachsoftwood kraft pulp (NBSK) andsouthern bleach softwood kraftpulp (SBSK) has been relativelyless than that for EucBK the pastyear.

Lower input costs help pulp producersWood chip and pulplog prices fell in many regions of the world the second quarter,

with the biggest declines occurring in Japan, Brazil and Spain, according to the

Wood Resource Quarterly. Lower fibre costs and higher pulp prices have increased

profitability for many pulp mills during the first half of 2013

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Stora Enso: lower sales due to paper segment

Stora Enso has released itsfinancial report on the thirdquarter of 2013. The

company's sales reached €2,556million, €138 million lower than ayear ago as sales of paperproducts declined. OperationalEBIT was €184 million.

Lower volumes and lower salesprices in local currencies for papergrades decreased operational EBITby EUR 25 million and EUR 28million, respectively. Highervolumes in packaging improvedoperational EBIT by €15 million.

Paper and board production wascurtailed by 8% (8%) andsawnwood production by 1% (10%)to manage inventories, thecompany said in a press release.

Overall variable costs were €28million lower, mainly due to lowerprices for wood raw material andpulp. Fixed costs were reduced by€26 million.

The average number ofemployees at 28,300 was 870lower than a year ago. The numberof employees decreased mainly inSweden and Finland due toclosures and restructurings. Theaverage number of employeesincreased by 410 in China.

The group recorded non-recurring items (NRI) with anegative net impact ofapproximately €23 million onoperating profit and a positiveimpact of approximately €3 millionon income tax in its third quarter2013 results. The NRI are related torestructuring provisions due to the

streamlining and structuresimplification project announcedon 23 April 2013, and release ofprovisions recorded in previousperiods.

Stora Enso CEO, Mr JoukoKarvinen commented on thirdquarter 2013 results: “The thirdquarter ended with the operationalprofitability just slightly up year onyear. Nevertheless, it was a verydifferent quarter than a year ago,with 5% lower sales for the groupand significantly rebalancedcontributions from the segments.However, most importantly lowersales were compensated by lower

fixed and variable costs.Segmentally, there was a strongperformance in RenewablePackaging and continued cost-driven turnaround in Building andLiving. The good news wasbalanced by Printing and Readingcontinuing to contend with a weakmarket environment, andBiomaterials facing exchange-rate-related challenges as well as one-time costs from Veracel. Insummary, it was a better thanexpected quarter that underlinedthe importance of our cost focus.

OutlookIn Q4/2013 sales are expected tobe lower than the E2 727 millionand operational EBIT clearly lowerthan the EUR 158 million inQ4/2012. Renewable Packagingand Building and Living areexpected to experience usualseasonal weakness in operationalEBIT in Q4/2013. Historically,Renewable Packaging has typicallygenerated around 85% of itsoperational EBIT during the firstthree quarters of the year. Theweak demand and price situationin European paper markets isexpected to continue in Q4/2013.

New US wood pellet plant ready to ship400,000 tons of pellets to the EUBlueFire Renewables hasannounced (2 October) that thecompany has integrated a woodpellet production plant to itsfacility in Fulton, Mississippi. Thereconfigured design will be a 9million gallon/y ethanol plantintegrated with a 400,000 ton/ywood pellet plant. The pellets willbe sold under long term contractsinto the European mandatedrenewable energy market.

During this year, two othercompanies announced similarprojects. UK's Drax startedconstruction of two pellet plants(one in Louisiana and the other inMississippi) with a joint capacity of900,000 tons per year. Also, Viridis

Energy, a Canadian company,already started pellet productionin August at its facility in MiddleMusquodoboiin/Canada. Theproduction will reach 120,000 tonsof pellets t/y.

The European use of renewableenergy is on a continuouslyincreasing trend, thus the demandfor pellets is setting new recordsevery year. In response, US andCanada have expanded theirproduction capacities, gainingsome important shares on theEuropean pellet market. Theircombined market share hasjumped from 28% in 2011 to 37%in 2012, reaching an all-timerecord of 44% in the first half of

2013. But clearly the US exports are

rising at a higher pace than theCanadian ones. Last year, the USalmost doubled its pellet deliveriesto Europe becoming, in just oneyear, EU's main source of woodpellets. Moreover, in the first sixmonths of 2013, US pelletshipments to EU rose massively by83% over the same period of 2012,totaling 1,4 mt.

With recent new pellet plantsconstruction announced in the US,some EU official reports estimatethat by 2014, the US will covermore than half of all Europeanpellet imports.


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Ponsse’s factory in Vieremähas now manufactured9,000 PONSSE forest

machines. Ponsse Plc deliveredthe 9,000th forest machine to itsCanadian customer, EntreprisesForestières Lemieux & Girard Inc.,on 10 October 2013.

PONSSE forest machines havebeen manufactured in Vieremäsince 1970. In total, approximately7,000 machines are currently inactive use at logging sites aroundthe world. PONSSE forestmachines are being used in all theworld's important industrialtimber harvesting areas- nearly 40countries.

Ponsse Plc delivered the

9,000th forest machine to aCanadian timber harvestingcompany, Entreprises ForestièresLemieux & Girard Inc. Thecompany is headquartered inLabrecque, Quebec. The owner ofthe family business, Réjean Girard,together with his sons Christopherand Andy Girard received thePONSSE ElephantKing forwarder .The family’s third son, Bryan, alsoworks in the company as a forestmachine operator. Réjean Girard’swife Kathy Lemieux handlesadministrative tasks within thecompany.

Entreprises Forestières Lemieux& Girard Inc. handles bothhardwood and softwood

harvesting contracts in the Lac-St-Jean area in Quebec. Thecompany’s machines include bothforwarders and harvester headsdelivered by Ponsse. The

PONSSE ElephantKingforwarder, which was introducedlast year, has been tested andspecifically designed for thechallenging timber harvestingconditions found in Canada: thedeep snow, heavy loads, steepslopes and long driving distances.The largest forwarder modelmanufactured by Ponsse has animpressive carrying capacity of20t, 24t of traction power and aload space of 6.25 m².

In the Quebec region, where the

annual harvesting volume is 35million m3, Ponsse’s machines aresold and serviced by HydromecInc. Entreprises ForestièresLemieux & Girard Inc bought itsfirst PONSSE machine fromHydromec in 2007.

“Entreprises ForestièresLemieux & Girard Inc. is anexemplary company in many ways.It is a determined and activeforerunner in the timberharvesting field. The company’soperations are guided by apositive attitude and high quality– the customer can always counton the schedules and excellentresults of Lemieux & Girard. Theindustrious and positive attitudetowards the work has been passedon to the next generation, and thecompany’s future looks good,”says Jean Trottier, managingdirector of Hydromec Inc.

“This machine deal was thequickest ever in Hydromec’shistory. Our customer made thedecision on the purchase in eightminutes after hearing of thepossibility of getting the 9,000thPONSSE,” Trottier says.

At the same time, the personnelof Ponsse’s factory also gatheredtogether to celebrate theautomation prize awarded toPONSSE Scorpion. At thebeginning of October, Scorpionreceived the Viva Automation!prize for the comprehensive andinnovative utilisation ofautomation technology in a newharvester model.

The 9,000th PONSSE machine built in Vieremä

Stora Enso mill on iceStora Enso’s 50/50 joint venturepulp mill project with Arauco inUruguay that was scheduled tobegin commissioning in Septemberhas been delayed with no new timetable set.

The mill site is 92% complete and the commissioning of certainareas has already begun. However, the main technology contractorshave said they would not be able to complete the project on time.

Original plans called for the start-up of the 1.3 Mtpa pulp milloutlined a commissioning date in the first quarter of this year. Theoperational EBIT impact of the delay for Stora Enso during 2013 isestimated to be €7 million.

Chinese: wood demand expected to rise 50% by 2015Official statistics from the Chinesecustoms show a 11.34% increase inlog imports in the first six monthsof 2013, over the same period of2012, muyezhan.com reports.Overall, China imported 25 millioncbm of logs, in the periodmentioned above, at a value of $5billion.

Softwood timber imports arealso on an upward trend. In thefirst half, China purchased 9,1%more softwood timber, especiallyfrom Canada and Russia,woodmarkets.com reported.

Moreover, European countriesmade a breach on the Chinesemarket: according to Eurostatfigures, Chinese imports ofsoftwood timber from theEuropean Union almost tripled inJanuary-June 2013, reaching avalue €107 million.

In the following years, Chinesedemand of logs and softwoodtimber is expected to further riseand by 2015, the Chinese StateBureau of Forestry estimates a50% increase of wood supplydeficit.

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Decline in wood chip prices a boon for North American pulpmillsDuring much of the past seven years, wood costs have beensubstantially higher for pulpmills in western US than they havefor pulpmills in the southern states, according to the NorthAmerican Wood Fibre Review. However, sharply falling wood chipprices in the West during 2012 and 2013 have improved thecompetitiveness of the region’s pulp mills

Wood costs account forbetween 50-55% of theproduction costs for

pulpmills in the US. Historicallythese costs have often beensubstantially lower in thesouthern states than in thenorthwest, the two major pulp-producing regions of the country.However, this has been changingwith the most dramatic regionalprice movements in North Americahappening in the US northwest,where prices for softwood chips,the major fibre source for theregion’s pulp mills, have fallen forfive consecutive quarters. Chipprices in the second quarter weredown by a third from early 2012,

according to the North AmericanWood Fiber Review(www.woodprices.com).

In contrast, softwood residualchip prices in the US south haveremained practically unchangedfor over three years, even thoughthe supply of wood chips hasincreased as the result of higherlumber production in the region.

Wood chip prices in the USsouth are still lower than in thewestern states, but pulpmills in thesouthern states are consuming ahigher percentage of higher-costwood fibre in the form ofroundwood, making the totalaverage fibre costs in the southonly slightly lower than in the west.

Just a few years ago, theaverage softwood fibre costs forpulp mills in the west were morethan 50% higher than those in thesouth. Southern prices for bothsoftwood and hardwood pulplogsin the June quarter of this yearwere unchanged from the previousquarter, after isolated price spikesduring the always volatile winterseason, as reported in NAWFR.However, pulpmills typically takespring maintenance outages,which reduces demand for woodfibre, resulting in downward pricespressure on logs. The fact thatboth softwood and hardwoodroundwood prices remainedunchanged this spring indicates

additional demand is being feltfrom other sources, i.e. pellet and OSB mills in some regions, andthat harvest levels have picked upafter the housing recession.

Prices for pulplogs, which arethe major fibre source for pulpmills in the south, have slowlytrended upward the past twoyears and are expected tocontinue this trend during the restof 2013. Since June, heavyamounts of rainfall have begun tocause challenges for wood supplydeliveries, and there are earlyindications that wood prices in thesouth climbed as figures trickle infrom the last quarter.


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NZ shipped logs nudge another record

In August, New Zealand shipped log volumesreached 1.54 Mm3, which was slightly aheadof the previous record in March 2013 of

1.539 Mm3, delivering a remarkable figure formid-winter, according to the TPT Forests ExportMarket Report. Inventories at New Zealandports dropped c.150,000 m3 compared with theend of July, so production is still running at the1.2-1.3 Mm3/month level.

Initial figures show Pacrim roundwoodequivalent softwood volumes hit 5.33 Mm3 inAugust, which if confirmed are a 5-year record.YTD volumes are running at 11.4% above thesame period in 2012. Vessel congestion was anissue at most New Zealand ports during Augustand it is logical to assume that this willcontinue throughout the spring and summer asNZ production typically increases.

Several other dry bulk commodities contendwith congestion as a cost of doing business.This has not been part of the landscape for logsuntil the last three-to-four months but isquickly becoming the norm, especially in NewZealand where it is now common to incurwaiting time at both load and discharge ports.

After months of strong export volumes fromNew Zealand, freight rates are starting tostrengthen, with monthly vessel requirements

lifting from what has been 40-45, to the current50/month. In the log markets CNF pricesincreased during the month as elevatedChinese usage made a positive impact oninventories enabling small domestic priceincreases to be achieved. The Chinese markethas continued with its improving usage trendwhich commenced mid-August and isperforming on average better than expected.

Buyers are reasonably positive aboutprospects for the balance of the year,underpinned by a rebounding property market.However with house prices on the rise again inthe majority of Chinese cities there is mountingconcern about the much discussed Chineseproperty bubble.

There is more positive news coming out ofthe Chinese economy again in the last monthwith industrial output, investment, retailactivity and job growth all up on expectationsand several concerning downwards trends havebeen reversed. This is all good news for theforest products sector as strong demand isneeded to keep up with mounting supplypressure.

Other export markets are not performing aswell and are getting dragged up in pricing termsto keep up with China. A ‘two speed’ market is

now evolving. Conditions in India remainchallenging as the general economy is headingfor a hard landing. The non-residential housingsectors of the Japanese market are findingtrading conditions difficult. Korea is performingreasonably well assisted by supplier supportedlow in-market inventory levels.

The US domestic lumber price continues risewith the Random Lengths Composite price nowat $373 Mbf. The US domestic lumber market isstarting to have a positive impact on the Asianlog markets again, with some domesticsawmillers in Washington and Oregon Statenow paying above export AWG prices to ensurethey can build log inventory going into winter.

Overall the export log markets arereasonably balanced for now, with the outlookfor the remainder of 2013 looking betterexpected given the recent high shippedvolumes, but at these elevated supply levels,actually discharging the volume being producedon a monthly basis will continue to beproblematic. While CNF prices arestrengthening, it appears that both freight andforeign exchange markets will impact at-wharf-gate (AWG) returns more over the balance ofthe year than they have so far this year.

Vancouver-based JoeScan, a leadingmanufacturer of 3-D laser scan heads forsawmills, has registered record sales in 2013,with the third quarter representing thestrongest sales period in the company’s 14-yearhistory.

“Sales quadrupled compared to the year-agoquarter,” JoeScan President and Founder, JoeyNelson, said. “Our long-standing reputation forquality, reliability and support is validated byJoeScan’s success. We continue to gain marketshare, as evidenced by record growth over thepast four years.”

In the sawmill industry, it is vitally importantto optimise board cutting decisions andmaximise yield, according to Nelson. He said

Joe Scan’s products had been successfulbecause of their ease of use, stability, and five-year warranty.

“JoeScan scanners have proven to be anintegral component in sawmill operationsthroughout the world,” Nelson said. “Inaddition to the value that JoeScan scanners addto sawmill operations, we offer optimisationvendors a level of engineering support andcustomisable solutions that differentiate us inthe marketplace.”

Following its record sales year, JoeScan hasreceived glowing endorsements from its clientsbased on product dependability and ease-of-use.

David Richbourg, Plant Manager at H.W. Culp

Lumber: “JoeScan scanners are reliable, stableand have a long life. Those qualities, combinedwith the practical application and the result toour mill, set their scanners apart from thecompetition. We have had zero issues withJoeScan scanners, and you cannot say thatabout any other brand of systems we have.”

Nelson plans to sustain growth through hisdedication to quality and reliability.

“I want to continue building JoeScan’s qualityculture of engineering solid, dependableproducts,” he said. At the same time, he valuesinnovation and creativity. “Balancing innovationwith our quality culture is key to JoeScan’sfuture success.”

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Canadian forest industry welcomes trade deal with Europe

Södra has released its financialinterim report for January-September 2013. As a general

conclusion, the company says that inspite of a continued weak economy,Södra has grown underlyingearnings significantly over the firstthree quarters compared to thesame period last year.

Net revenue was SEK12,436million (€ 1,4 billion), whichrepresents a drop of 4 %. This dropis primarily due to a fall in sales ofelectricity certificates and theclosing of the CTMP mill atFollafoss, Norway. Operating profit,excluding restructuring costs, roseby SEK780 million (€88,4 million)compared to the same period last

year and totalled SEK 190 million(€21,5 million).

In July, Södra decided to closethe pulp mill in Tofte, Norway.Restructuring costs are SEK 896million (EUR 101 million) and areaccounted for separately in theresults.

Lars Idermark Group Presidentand CEO at Södra commented:''We can see that our marketscontinue to be characterised bythe weak economy and the strongSwedish krona. Despite this, ourearning capacity grew over theyear. The change when looking atthe trend over recent months isparticularly evident. Operatingprofit, excluding restructuring

costs in the third quarter of thisyear, was SEK221 million (€25million). This is SEK608 million(€68,9 million) above the sameperiod last year,” the CEO said.

For sawn timber products, themarket has gradually strengthenedover the year, albeit from a low

level. The market is currentlycharacterised by stable demandand unchanged prices. SödraTimber's production over the firstnine months rose to 1.085 Mm3 upfrom 1.001 Mm3 for the sameperiod last year.

Unit: SEK million Jan-Sep 2013 Jan-Sep 2012 Change

Net revenue 12,436 12,968 -532

Operating expenses 11,543 12,733 -1,190

Depreciation/ 703 825 -122

Amortisation and impairment

Operating profit 190 -590 +780

Restructuring costs 896 +896

Results of operating activities -706 -590 -116

Financial income and expenses -19 1 -20

Profit/loss after financial income and expenses

The Forest Products Association ofCanada (FPAC) has expressed itssupport for the agreement inprinciple for a ComprehensiveEconomic and Trade Agreement(CETA) between Canada and theEuropean Union. One of itsmeasures will result in theelimination of quotas and tariffs ofup to 10% on imports of woodbased panels.

“We welcome this trade deal and

appreciate the government’s strongpush in the area of freer trade,”said the President and CEO of FPAC,David Lindsay. “The prosperity ofthe forest products industry relieson strong exports.”

Last year the Canadian forestsector exported more than $1 billionof wood, pulp and paper products tothe EU member states. This is 4%of total exports of Canadian forestproducts making Europe the 3rd

largest international market for thesector. The largest importers ofCanadian forest products in Europeare the United Kingdom followed byItaly, Germany, the Netherlands and France.

“The forest products industry isaiming to increase its revenues by$20 billion through new marketsand new innovations as part of ourVision2020 initiative,” says Lindsay.“The sector is working hard to

diversify its markets beyond theUnited States and we encouragethe government to continueadvocating for increased trade inregions such as Europe and Asia.These areas provide good marketopportunities for our industry’straditional and future products.”

FPAC also urges speedyratification by governments andprompt implementation of thislandmark deal.

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The next generation of mulchers will last longer and be more

powerful, according to suppliers International Forest Industries

spoke to for this year’s mulching technology review

Power, durability for next generation

mulchers

Fecon FTX128L

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NEW! Fecon launch their FTX128L

This year’s theme for mulchers is clear –power and durability. Suppliers to themulching trade have spent their R&D

capital giving their machines more grunt,though not necessarily increasing their size.This advancement gives greater productivitywith added manoeuvrability.

Stronger chassis and bulkier componentshave also been targeted. Suppliers are lookingto give their customers peace of mind thatwhen a machine is purchased for a tough job,that machine will be up to the task. Part of thepackage is increased ease of maintenance.

The FTX128L is the latest release in the Feconmulching fleet and features “unmatchedservice and accessibility” for daily servicechecks and cleaning, as well as opening up forperiodic scheduled maintenance, according tothe manufacturer. All service checks can bemade from ground level within an easy reach.

• Skid steer attachmentversatility

• In-cab hydraulic flowadjustment

• Unmatched front, rear and sidevisibility

• Exceptional service access• Corner entry cab with 4-point

egress• Strong track power with low

ground pressure.

FTX128L features


The swing out hydraulic coolerdesign allows for completecleaning of both sides of thecooler. The FTX128L offers moreefficient maintenance to reduceservice time and increaseproduction on the job.

Meanwhile, the FTX600 remainsthe flagship of the Fecon tractorfleet. “With an advanced blend ofinnovation, technology, power andperformance, the FTX600 is thetractor for high demand, highproduction work,” themanufacturer states. “To stayahead of the pipeline crews, thepower line crews and the tightestindustry schedules, power,performance and reliability arekeys.”

Power from the 600 hpCummins QSX15 Tier III engine –combined with Sauer hydraulicpumps controlled by Fecon’sPower Management System andan IQAN machine operatingsystem – makes this tractor aleader in its field.

The production level achievedby combining an oscillating all-steel undercarriage and selectablefloat control, along with the FeconBH300 hydraulic Bull Hogmulching head, sets an extremelyhigh standard.

The operators cab is designedfor long, high production days. Anair-ride seat and the filtered andpressurised climate controlled cabkeep the operator’s performanceand comfort at a high level. Tintedpolycarbonate windows all aroundand a rear view camera with alarge screen, maximise thevisibility on this primary ROWperformer.

Features of the FTX600 serviceoriented design include easyreaching service points (all fromground level), large compartmentdoors, and field service designedcomponent positioning.

“Keeping downtime and PMservice time to a minimum and topproduction performance in amulching tractor, is how we definereliability.”

Bull Hog mulchers Fecon offers a full line of hydraulicBull Hog mulchers for skid steercarriers. These mulchers are idealfor high flow skid steers to clearbrush, trees and stumps down toground level. Standing trees 100-

150 mm (4-6 in) in diameter canbe quickly mulched andintermittently trees up to 150-200mm (6-8 in) can be processed.

The Bull Hog for skid steerscomes standard with the HDTsystem that includes a countercomb design (to improve materialsizing), a staggered tool design(for lower resistance andincreased cutting force),reinforced curved skid shoes tohelp reduce material build up anda uniquely designed push bar(multiple options).This HDTsystem also offers four differenttooling options a knife tool, asingle carbide, a double carbideand a stone tool.

Fecon hydraulic attachment Fecon recently introduced theFMA8039 hydraulic powered

milling attachment rated at 260-550 hp, to process soil, stumps,and roots up to 500 mm (20 in)below grade. A massive weight ofapproximately 5 t (11,000 lb)keeps the attachment engaged ascarbide tools cut through a 2 m(80 in) wide path of material. The8039 is ideally suited for treatingland already cleared of standingvegetation, often through logging,mulching, or traditional landclearing methods. Applicationsinclude pipeline construction,commercial tree farm constructionand preparation planting,converting land into tillableacreage, or land clearing for newconstruction.

A 975 mm x 2 m (39 in x 80 in)large diameter rotor has aninnovative structural design andabrasion resistant steel for

durability and performance acrossa wide range of soil conditions.Sixty-four carbide cutting toolsprovide a balance of performance,wear life, and impact strength insub-soil applications. Dualhydraulic motors deliver power tothe belt-over-gear box driveline toslow the rotor speed, reduceabrasion, and multiply torque topower through material. Thestandard trap door can be used tohelp contain and direct materialdownward, or an optionalcompacting roller can smooth outand compact the finely milledmaterial.

The FMA8039 millingattachment can be configured withcustom mounts, hydraulic motors,and belt ratios to fit many brandsof track or wheeled carriersincluding Fecon’s FTX400 andFTX600 track carriers.

The new multifunctionaltiller/crusher Starsoil completesthe range of soil tillers made byItalian manufacturer, Seppi M.This machine is a combined stonecrusher, forestry mulcher and soiltiller for 150-250 hp tractors.

It tills soil and gravel roads upto 400 mm (16 in) in depth. Itcrushes stones up to 300 mm (12in) and mulches wood up to 400mm (16 in) in diameter.

“This places the Starsoilperfectly among the



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multifunctional soil tillerMultiforst and its big brotherSupersoil, which is still morepowerful,” the company said. “Theadvantage of the Starsoil now laysin its power, its working depth andrelatively light weight.”

Typical operational areas arethe maintenance of gravel roads,the elimination of debris and old,simple asphalt layers, thepreparation of agricultural land,the elimination of residual stumpsand roots in orchards, as well asforestry jobs.

The chassis made of Hardox’wear resistant steel and the newgeneration of patented rotors,along with the combination ofknives with tungsten carbide tipsand holders made of hard metal,guarantee long durability.

The patented self-alignmentsystem ‘ADAMTM’ helps themachine follow the contours of theground and at the same time

protects the PTO shaft and thetractor output shaft fromoverstressing. The degree ofcrushing and mulching may beadjusted through the crushing barand crushing grid. Otheradvantages of this special soiltiller are to be found in the newtransmission with integratedcooling circuit.

“There is a wide range of usefor these multipurpose soil tillers:reclaiming land, site preparation,clearing industrial land,maintaining river banks and roadsides, power and gas lines,creating new gravel roads andpreparing road foundations,”Seppi M reiterated. “For an idealresult, the Starsoil may be fittedwith an optional compacting rollerand a grader blade, both withhydro-pneumatic levelling”.

“Power, wear resistance and thehighest efficiency – these are thedefining qualities of our

multifunctional soil tillers,” SeppiM stated. “Versatility is given bythe possibility of crushing stonesup to 30 cm in diameter and woodup to 50 cm in diameter and to tillthe soil of up to 35 cm depth.”

The range is available fortractor, excavator or skid steermounting.

H-SMWA-Khydraulic drivemulcherThe H-SMWA-Khydraulic drive mulcher– an attachment forexcavators or hydraulictractors and primemowers – is designedfor professional use. Itscompact design andwear resistant

construction make it ideal for theconditions under which it mustwork.

Different rotor choices allow theH-SMWA-K to operate in grass,brush or wood. The reinforcedconstruction and wear resistantmaterials give longevity equal toany of its rivals.

The new tools: SMW DUOallows the rotor to be operated inboth directions, increasing therange of materials that themachine will cut. The new hammeris based on the hugely successfulSMW hammer and will cut grass,hedges and bushes. With thestandard rotor, the SMW DUOhammer will cut grass and bushesup to 50 mm (2 in). In conjunctionwith the forestry rotor the SMWForst hammer will cut and mulchmaterial up to 120 mm (5 in). Thefixed knife forestry rotor fitted withMini Blade or Mini Duo hammerwill achieve the same result.


Power, wear

resistance and the

highest efficiency –

these are the defining

qualities of our

multifunctional soil

tillers – Seppi M


The Starsoil graveling a road

Starsoil has a new transmission with integrated cooling circuit

Cat 3 ISO 3-point linkage

1,000 rpm gearbox withintegrated torque limiter

Hydraulically operated hood

Hardox made chassis withexchangeable wear plates

A double heavy chain lineprotects the surroundings frommaterial throughout

The average working speed is0.5 to 2 km/h, depending on thetask

Available working widths: 1,750mm, 2,000 mm, 2,250 mm, and2,500 mm.

Other features of the Starsoil

H-SMO-B with hydraulic mower


H-SMO-B with excavator

In response to increasing demandfor specialty land clearingequipment, Bandit Industries hasenhanced its line of track carriers.Leading the charge is the all-newModel 3750.

Designed to operate withextremely low ground pressure,this all-new machine can beequipped with either a mulchingforestry mower head, or ahydrostatic stump grinding head.The Model 3750 combines thesmaller size and lighter weight ofthe Model 3500 with the largercab and forestry mower head ofthe Model 4000, and it rides on a

Cat 315 undercarriage with 800mm-wide pads. This gives theModel 3750 a ground pressure ofjust 3.9 PSI.

“We’ve had requests fromnumerous customers for a high-powered forestry mower that canbetter traverse soft and sensitiveground,” Jason Morey, BanditSales Manager, said. “The Model3750 was built precisely for thispurpose, but it’s also proven to bean excellent machine for general-purpose land clearing thanks tothe wide tracks and lower weight.”

The Model 3750 is availablewith up to 275 hp and features an

2,100 mm (84 in) wide Bandit-designed forestry mower than canmulch up to a height of 1,800 mm(72 in). Like all Bandit trackcarriers, the Model 3750 featuresa deluxe operators cab thatincludes a six-way adjustableseat, electronic controls withstate-of-the-art monitoringsystems, rear-view cameras, on-board audio systems, and fullclimate control for operatorcomfort in all environments. TheModel 3750 cab tilts forward forconvenient access to vitalhydraulic systems, allowing foreasy maintenance. An

interchangeable 1,000 mm (40 in)diameter stump grinder wheel isalso available.

The Model 3750 joins anexpanding line of dedicated landclearing machines from Bandit.

“After an extensive period offield evaluation, the compactModel 3000 is also gainingconsiderable popularity as alightweight, highly mobile landclearing machine ideally suited forconstruction site and right-of-wayclearing where space is limited,”Morey said. “Featuring up to 142hp, a dedicated 1,800 mm (72 in)wide forestry mower and a Cat 307

Rotor-shaft with new tools – SMW Duo

Mulches grass and brush up to 50 mm (2 in) with standardrotor; 120 mm (5 in) with forestry rotor

For excavators from 2-8 t (4,400-16,000 lb)

Transmission with hydraulic motor O

Attachment for tractor, excavator or hydraulic prime mower

Indirect transmission with four belts

Adjustable hood manually operated

Adjustable support roller, reinforced S

Standard rotor SMW Duo flails.

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steel-track undercarriage, theModel 3000 can easily powerthrough material while reachingareas difficult to access withlarger machines.

“What we’ve been hearing moston the Model 3000 is its usablepower and capability compared toits size,” he said. “Most machinesusing a mulching head of this sizehave less HP. With the Catundercarriage and availablepower, there really isn’t any otherclearing machine in the samecategory as the Model 3000.”

The Model 3000 and Model3750 join the Model 3500, Model4000 and Model 5000 in Bandit’strack carrier line-up. All areROPS/FOPS/OPS certified andfeature Cat steel-trackundercarriages. Intermediate-scale land clearing operations areideal for the Model 3000 andModel 3500, while the Model4000 and Model 5000 specialise

in large scale clearing operations.The Model 3750 fits neatly in themiddle, delivering a perfectcombination of power,productivity, manoeuvrability and“class-leading” flotation to landclearing professionals.

The highest standards aremaintained to produce “perfectlycoordinated, environmentallysustainable, complete solutions invegetation management andbiomass processing,” Prinoth saidof its mulching line-up. “Ourmachines are built for extremeoperating conditions and regions.”

Through a strategic alliance with AHWI, Prinoth has extendedits activities to a third sphere ofindustry. In addition to the snowgrooming and tracked utilityvehicles sector, Prinoth hasbranched into vegetationmanagement.

Tailor-made solutions forvegetation managementneeds – Agritechnica 2013Prinoth will present its line-up forvegetation management needs atthe Agritechnica show in Hannoverunder the banner: innovativemulchers, mechanical drive linefor the best power, andproductivity in the land clearingbusiness.

“In the same way that Prinothclears the path through dense andrugged terrain, we lead the way inperformance, safety andinnovation with up to 640 hp,” thecompany stated. “We are veryproud to invite you to discover ourtracked utility vehicles and ourwide range of mulchingattachments and carriers atAgritechnica.”

Combining Innovation andPerformance – The Raptor800Specially developed for the most

difficult tasks such as heavy landclearing, right-of-way maintenanceand re-cultivation tasks inprofessional plantation andforestry, the Raptor 800 perfectlycombines performance andfunctionality. “Everything isdesigned for durability, ease ofmaintenance and a high level ofefficiency, down to the tiniestdetail,” Prinoth said.

RT 200 – The professionalmulching systemWith a track width of only 1.5 m(overall width 1.85), the crawlertractor RT 200 is the perfect workmachine for use in row crops, forline maintenance and for fireprevention in forested areas.Despite its compact dimensions, itis extremely robust and powerful.The convenient dimensions makethis “power package” very agileand extremely manoeuvrable.Difficult terrain is its terrain ofchoice. It “effortlessly masters”gradients of up to 45° and lateralinclines up to 30° with full workperformance.

FM 450H mulchingattachment for excavatorsThe FM 450H offers pinpointaccuracy and 42 carbide tipped


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tools. Prinoth professionalmulching attachments are all-purpose, economically efficient,and maintain the ecologicalbalance when clearing up largeareas of vegetation.

Amongst a range of products, RWFBron produces a large line offorestry mulchers – the 275mulcher is the most interestinginnovation at present.

“Bron builds mulchers up to700 hp,” explained PresidentRobert Hall. “Our customers lovethe performance power of our 300,440 and 540 hp mulchers on drysoil conditions, however, we saw aneed for contractors working onsoft, wet ground needing powerfulmulching at lower groundpressure.”

“The Bron 275 mulcher was

designed for this purpose,” SalesManager Mark Odorico said. “The275 mulcher has an oscillatingfront axle that promotes a longerundercarriage life and improvesstability while maintaining aconstant ground pressure.

“The cab also tilts to allow fullaccess for servicing, which is animportant feature to ourcustomers. The 275 has been inproduction for three years and ithas been received very well withour mulching contractors.

Designed specifically for lowground pressure and easytransportation, the new Bron 275gives contractors all the strengthof a Bron mulcher in the smaller,compact size they need. Built on aD3 undercarriage, the 275 has alow ground pressure rating (3.5psi). For rocky ground conditions,

contractors have the option toupgrade to a D4 sizedundercarriage.

Fully hydrostatic, Bron’s 275mulcher is powered by a Cat C7engine, producing 275 hp, fromwhich it takes its name. Evenworking at a fast pace, it providesplenty of power to the mulchinghead, easily grinding trees andundergrowth into fine mulch. “TheBron 275 helps keeptransportation costs low and theoperating weight and size make itpossible to haul two power unitstogether on one trailer,” Odoricosaid.

“While running the machine theoperator is kept safe in anengineered cab, providing ROPS,FOPS and OPS certification. The

cab is also climate controlled,improving operator comfort thatincreases productivity.”

The Bron 275 offers all thefeatures and benefits of Bron’sreputation for heavy duty andpowerful mulchers at a size builtto maximise efficiency where lowground pressure is a must.

Bron mulchers are used for sitepreparation as well as power linemaintenance, pipeline right-of-ways, fire fighting and seismic lineapplications. Bron will supply orcustom fit any manufacturer’shead to its Prime mover range.

The PrimeTech brand was createdin 2005 within the Italian FAEGroup, from which it inherits 20years of experience in the design



Our machines are built for extreme

operating conditions and regions – Prinoth

Prinoth vegetation clearance units are designed for durability and ease of maintenance

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and construction of professional mulchersapplicable to tractors, skid-steer loaders,excavators and special built carriers (primemovers).

Since then PrimeTech has beenconstructing tracked prime movers that,depending on the FAE head attached, areused in forestry applications as well as soilstabilisation and land conversion, even deepbelow the surface.

The PrimeTech tracked prime mover rangewas recently expanded to include the newPT-175 – the most compact and lightweightvehicle of the PT range, designed foroperators already familiar with compactvehicles (such as skid-steer loaders) but whorequire a more powerful and productivealternative for expanding their operatingoptions.

“PT-175 features the same technology andcomponents as other models of range,though it encompasses a series of improvedfeatures and solutions that turn it into aneven more advanced vehicle,” themanufacturer stated.

Cutting-edge technology and easy access“Perfect accessibility to the machine and itscomponents, both for daily checks and for

more thorough maintenance interventions, isan advantage that only PT-175 can offer,”Primetech claimed, “as it is the only vehicleon the market with the following features.”• A hood that opens completely and tilting

cabin driven by an electric pump, whichallows inspecting all components in theengine compartment and beneath thecabin

• Hinged side doors that can be effortlesslyopened for daily maintenance of thevehicle

• Rear winch and hinged radiator guards thatcan be opened for quicker and easierradiator cleaning.

Extreme comfortThe operator is at the centre of every actionand manoeuvre. An operator who loves hiswork and can perform his tasks in optimalconditions is a better operator. This has adirect, instant impact on operating costs, on-site safety and environmental protection. PT-175 is distinguished by:• Perfect control and manoeuvrability thanks

to the vehicle's optimal balancing, idealweight distribution, reduced dimensionsand low centre of gravity

• The roomy, soundproof driving cabinfeatures excellent operating visibility


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coupled with a minimal level ofperceived vibrations

• The functions and controls areclear and easy to use.

Fields of applicationPT-175 is designed to performlight to medium duty work in theforestry sector. One of its strongpoints lies in its dimensions,which enable it to work on siteswith width restrictions (≥1,750mm). PT-175 is mainly used forvegetation management, forcleaning undergrowth, cutting andeliminating bushes and shrubsand for cutting seismic lines.

An increasingly varied offerWith its 160 HP power, PT-175completes the PrimeTech primemover range, which also includesthe 275 HP PT-300, the 415 HP PT-400 and the powerful 600 HP PT-600. “With these four models, thePT range by PrimeTech is capableof satisfying the needs and anincreasingly numerous and

demanding clientele.”

Founded in Duluth, Minnesota in1963, Barko Hydraulics has ledthe industry with innovativesolutions that meet the needs ofoperators in a variety ofapplications worldwide.

Barko began as a mergerbetween two family-ownedbusinesses from Minnesota –Ramey Manufacturing &Engineering, a producer ofpulpwood loaders, and Lake ShoreBody Company, a custom truckbody company. After RameyManufacturing declaredbankruptcy in 1962, Lake ShoreBody Company seized theopportunity to combine the twoproduct lines and provide a newservice to the industry. Owned bythe Bartell family, the name BarkoHydraulics was soon introduced.

Today, Barko’s line of materialhandlers (knuckleboom loaders)and land clearing and landpreparation equipment (industrial

tractors, industrial crawlers andmulchers) continue to lead theindustry due to expert engineeringand design, superior quality andthe ability to deliver a lower totalcost of ownership thancompetitors. Tough, dependableand powerful, Barko’s industryinnovations have become standardequipment designs worldwide andthe equipment of choice amongcustomers. As Barko continues togrow and expand, the companycontinues to maintain the corefamily values that it began withalmost 50 years ago.

Barko 930 Industrial TractorThe Barko 930 Industrial Tractordelivers far more power (hydraulicHP) to the mulcher head than anyother product on the market. Fromday one, this BEAST was built to“tear-it-up”, ripping its’ waythrough the most demandingright-of-way land clearing and siteprep. With a highly maneuverablecarrier built to withstand extremestress and tough terrain, the 930is the top mulcher for largecommercial and municipalapplications. It also provides thebest fuel efficiency, increasedwork productivity, and the lowesttotal cost of operation than anyother product on the market.

Equipped with more standardfeatures and higher qualitycomponents than its competitors,the Barko 930 Industrial Tractorlasts longer, performs harder, anddelivers the results you expect, allwhile using less fuel and providingmore comfort. Nothing performs

like a Barko. Demo one! You canactually feel the difference.

Operators Cab• Excellent visibility,

ergonomically designed layoutfor operator comfort and ease ofcontrol, sound insulation,defroster, air conditioning,deluxe adjustable bucket seatwith 4 point harness, tintedlexan windows, three frontmounted cab lights, two frontside mounted cab lights, tworear mounted cab lights, tworear side mounted cab lights,AM/FM radio, cd player, and fireextinguisher. Air Knife on frontwindshield for dust and debrisremoval. Sealed and pressurizedwith cyclonicfilter

• Left hand joystick for steeringwith 5 push buttons

• Right hand joystick for lift andtilt with 5 pushbuttons

• Buttons for horn, frontdifferential lock, low lock, floaton/off, float override, gate, pushbar, plus 1 extra button can bearranged to suit the end user

• Pilot operated double foot pedalfor travel

• Foot operated hydraulic service,emergency brake

• Electronic hydraulic pressurediagnostics on the cabinstrument panel

Service Features• Grouped single point remote

grease fittings for steeringcylinders and axles

• Side panels are lockable andremovable

• Brake and transmission side,front and bottom covers areremovable for ease of service

• Weight without attachment30,000 lbs

The Barko 930 Industrial Tractor is powered by a Cummins QSC 8.3 L engine delivering 2305 hp (227 Kw) at 2200rpm. This is a 6 cylinder unit fed by a 126 gal (477 L) fuel tank.

Our customers love the performance power of

our 300, 440 and 540 hp mulchers on dry soil

conditions, however, we saw a need for

contractors working on soft, wet ground needing

powerful mulching at lower ground pressure –

Mark Orodico, Bron




Introducing the new 470 mulcher,the latest offering in Tigercat’s lineof land clearing and vegetationmanagement equipment.Equipped with a Tigercat FPT C87Tier 4i 245 kW (328 hp) engine,the 470 is an agile, low groundpressure machine best suited totough terrain and sensitive siteROW, pipeline maintenance andexploration projects.Key Benefits• Extremely low ground pressure

20,9 kPa (3 psi).• Efficient, high capacity

cooling system with variablespeed fan and automaticreversing cycle

• Electronic joystick steering.• Counter-rotate function (CRF)

for 'on a dime' at the touchof a button.

• Dedicated attachment pump.• Highly refined closed loop

track drive system.• High-lift boom geometry for

improved performance onsloped terrain.

• Tigercat build quality for full-time forest duty cycle.

• Heavy duty steel engineenclosure, exhaust andprecleaner guard. No need for avisibility impairing canopy.

• Forest duty undecarriage.

M726E Mulcher Overview The Tigercat M726E mulcher hasbeen upgraded to 300 hp. TheM726E mulcher is designed forright-of-way, vegetationmanagement, land improvementand commercial land clearingapplications.

The long wheel base addsstability and provides a tightturning radius for selectiveclearing applications.

The rear chassis iscompartmentalized with the highcapacity cross-flow coolingsystem, engine and hydrauliccomponents separated in threesections.

An optional multi-functionhydraulic system and quick attachboom adapter allows the machineto be quickly and easily switched

NEW FROM TIGERCAT

470 mulcher powered by Tigercat-FPT

Narrow overall width

The Tigercat M726E Mulcher will be boosted with an FPT state-of-the-artFPT Tier 4 diesel engines in NA and Europe

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from a mulcher to a feller buncherfor increased versatility.

Key Benefits• Cross-flow cooling. Automatic

variable speed for improved fuelefficiency with reversing cycle toclean the coolers without exitingthe cab.

• 2-speed gearbox or optionalTigercat wide-rangetransmission with infinitelyvariable speed control for moreflexibility and higher workingtravel speeds.

• High lift boom geometry• 4-year - 8,000 hour centre joint

warranty. • Heavy duty front frame and axle.• Compartmentalized rear frame

separates the cooling system,engine house and hydrauliccomponents.

• Strong centre section,constructed with thick steelplate, large diameter pins andtapered roller bearings.

• Optional multi-functionmulcher/feller buncher hydraulicsystem and quick attach boomadapter for increased versatility.

Tigercat M718E MulcherTigercat is now offering theM718E, an ideal for small scaleland clearing and ROWmaintenance projects. The M718Ecan be equipped with varioushorizontal drum mulchingattachments requiring up to 170hp.

For transmission line ROWmaintenance, the M718E is anideal carrier. It is light, compact,agile and easy to transport, yet itis a purpose- built, severe duty offroad carrier with extremelydurable construction throughoutand a heavy duty front chassis andboom system

The hydraulic system isoptimized for the high duty cycleapplication of mulching with alarge attachment pump and highflow to the head. The highcapacity cooling system, essentialin mulching applications, uses avariable pitch fan with reversingcycle for improved fuel economyand better performance in highambient temperatures andextremely dusty conditions.

The M718E is standardequipped with boom float system-- the mulching attachmentautomatically follows terraincontours.

The component arrangementprovides quick access to dailyservice points for quicker andmore effective maintenance

routines. Hydraulic pumps andfilters are easily accessed throughthe swing-out rear door. Operatorsfind that they are able to performdaily service quickly and easilybecause all service points are easyto reach,

The quiet, climate controlledoperator’s station is insulated and

isolation mounted with a highoutput heater and A/C and acomfortable, extreme dutysuspension seat. The cab affordsexcellent visibility in all directions.

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It’s a traditionally under-rated part of thesawmill. The technologies involved are notas fascinating as the scanning systems or as

powerful as debarking and canting units. Butthe technology and logistic systems involved inthe shifting and sorting of intermediary woodproducts and the end sawn wood products candetermine the profitability of a sawmill.

In this year’s Shifting & Sorting feature,International Forest Industries takes a look at arevolutionary lumber handling system for NorthAmerican mills and a packaging solution that isbeing rolled out worldwide.

“Packaging systems need to be ergonomicand efficient,” leading sawmill and woodyardlogistics manufacturer, Springer, told IFI. Tomeet these demands, the Austrian group offers

reliable transport and packaging systems of“distinguished quality”.

The PASCAL 1200 strapping and pressing unitfor sawn timber is an essential part ofSpringer’s package transport systems. The unithas been developed to ensure ergonomic andefficient wrapping of sawn timber packages. Itis the fastest strapping and pressing unitcurrently on the market with an average

working cycle of 1 minute/package. Specialmodules such as a squared timber insertionunit or an edge protection device can beincorporated as an option. The system can alsobe equipped with an automatic film dispenserthat places the film on the package and cuts itto the required length.

Meanwhile, PASCAL COMPACT packages ofsawn timber are strapped in an ergonomic andefficient manner with a pressing power of up to6.5 t.

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The Springer PASCAL 1200 strapping and pressing unit is designed for ergonomic and efficient sawnwood packaging

Pressing power: up to 8 t

Minimum package cross section: 800 x 450 mm (width x height)

Maximum package cross section: 1,300 x 1,300 mm (width x height)

Minimum package length: 1,800 mm

Minimum package height: 300 mm (without edge protectors)

Beam guiding: linear

Plastic or steel strap: 16/19/32 mm

Scantling laying module: up/down

Edge protector feed module: up/down

Press drive: hydraulic cylinder

Strapping distance: 150mm (from the front edge of the package to the first strap; and from back edge to the last strap)

Technical features of the PASCAL 1200

A softtouchPackaging, handling and

sorting of wood products

through the sawline and into

the woodyard is keeping

pace with major advances

elsewhere in the sawmill

Packaging systems need

to be ergonomic and

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a reduced number of cycles,” the manufacturersaid.

Springer’s export rate is 80% of sales andthe company is already delivering the PASCAL1200 and COMPACT all over the world, thoughthe main markets remain Austria, Germany andFrance. Russia and Scandinavia have a growingpresence on the Springer books. Severalsystems have been installed successfully inSouth America and Australia, as well.

Springer is one of Europe’s leadingmanufacturers of machines and conveyorsystems for the timber industry with focus onthe manufacturing of logyards, sorting lines forsawn timber, planer mills and mechanisingsolutions for the woodworking industry.

With over 10 systems sold, USNR’s MyMill iscatching on as a time and money savingsolution for streamlining mill sortingoperations. This mobile machine control tooloffers all the functionality that is typicallyavailable through a stationary HMI screen at afraction of the cost.

MyMill is a software suite developed byUSNR that enables mill personnel to controland monitor mill equipment using mobiledevices, like iPads and iPods. MyMill replicates,in a mobile device, all of the functionality thatis typically available through a stationary HMItouchscreen.

Advantages• Real time data in the palm of your hand• Mobile machine monitoring and control

• Powerful information and communicationscapability

• Replaces consoles, reduces capital cost• Easier troubleshooting and maintenance• Reduces downtime• Built-in safety features• Dedicated wireless infrastructure, on secure

in-plant network• Available as an upgrade to USNR controls

systems or with new installations.systems or with new installations

“Imagine having the freedom to move aboutthe mill, carrying with you the tools andinformation you need to do your job fromwherever you happen to be,” USNR said. “Notonly can you be more productive, but you willalso be more efficient. Processing correctionsare much faster, resulting in improvements torecovery and value of the final product.”

Sorter application – how it worksThe first installation of the MyMill system wason a sorter at a lumber operation in the US

southeast. To meet the mill’s requirementsUSNR supplied five mobile devices, two iPadsand three iPods, that are loaded with theMyMill interface software. These devicescompletely replace the 11 consoles that wouldhave been needed in a conventional supply.

Also included is a full-size HMI screenlocated at the stacker operator’s area, andanother in the control room. The sorter operatorcarries an iPad and is able to control all of thesorter functionality remotely.

The sorter operator can choose which bins todump in several modes:• Full auto – the system selects bins in

ascending or descending order• Selectable auto – operator selects bins to

dump and sets dump order• Manual – operator directly controls bin

equipment, floor chains.

The system can be monitored by anyone elsewho carries one of the MyMill interface devices.

Operation at the sorter has become muchmore efficient. An operator can access all sorterfunctions from a convenient location.Management of bins is enhanced because theoperator can access bin functions from the floorchain elevation, where he can also manage thedischarge decks. The operator has the ability todischarge any number of bins while standingadjacent to the floor chains, rather than havingto be at one of the consoles on the walkwayabove. This also improves package staging tothe stacker.

Safety features have been addressed in theimplementation. To perform a function such asjogging the discharge deck, the operator musthold his finger on a button on the screen untilthe desired jog is accomplished. If he removeshis finger, the deck stops. Also, ifcommunications from a device are lost evenmomentarily, the PLC immediately disregardsall inputs from that device. That way, if thereshould be a drop in the signal for any reason,the device in question cannot inadvertentlycontrol the sorter’s functions.

The mobile devices also provide a powerful

The MyMill interface allows mill personnel to make machine adjustments ‘on the fly’, from the mostconvenient location


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The mill’s sorter operation is fully controlledusing iPads and iPods



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communications tool so thatanyone with a device can tell at aglance the status of any of thefunctions of the sorter, and of itscomponents. From one worker toanother, the devices providereliable information and messagesthrough the message centre.Personnel can create and viewmessages, and from one shift toanother, communication aboutcurrent issues is easily accessedwithout need for handwrittennotes.

Troubleshooting with themobile functionality is mucheasier. At the sorter, service ormaintenance personnel canactuate bins, diverters and live binwalls without having to getsomeone else to actuate them atthe console. This also facilitates asafe working environment formaking repairs or maintainingequipment.

The MyMill system operates ona dedicated wireless infrastructure

on a secure in-plant network. Thewireless access point allows arange of more than 200 m (700 ft),so a whole mill could benetworked with a single wirelessaccess point and severalrepeaters.

The stationary HMI screens andPDAs running the MyMill interfaceaccess the PLC independently, andprovide the same machine controlfunctionality. The difference is themobility of the PDAs and the mill-wide accessibility to actuate ormonitor any number of machinecentres.

The MyMill suite is not limitedto sorter functionality. Use MyMillfor operation, maintenance,quality control and monitoring ofvirtually any machine centres inthe mill.

Dieffenbacher, a manufacturer ofplants for the wood based panelindustry, has formed an alliancewith Holtec to cover woodyard

technology. This new strategicalliance has been named the‘Logyard Alliance’.

With this step, Dieffenbacherextends its product portfolio andnow offers complete systemsolutions for the wood-basedpanel industry from the log to theboard. Holtec contributes manyyears of know-how in loghandling.

“With the design andmanufacturing of complete woodyards with log conditioning,debarking as well as strander andchippers, customers now get thecomplete solution from a singlesource,” Holtec said of the merger.“Our individual strengthscomplete the planning of tailor-made solutions precisely to thecustomers’ requirements.

“From the chipper line to thecomplete OSB wood yard, fromthe complete foundation plan tothe safety systems.”

The first projects under the

alliance have already started. Thelatest project in the new alliance isthe supply of a complete frontendfor the new Swedspan mill inMalacky (Slovakia). Dieffenbacherwill supply the complete package,while Holtec supplies the loghandling including debarker andhandling system for feeding thestrander.

Another large-scale project isthe supply of a complete OSBplant for the Kronospan siteMogilev (Belarus). Dieffenbacherwill supply a complete mill forproducing OSB boards, whileHoltec is tackling woodyardsupply and is responsible forintegrating the state-of-the-art logconditioning system.

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Holtec has had more than 40 years ofexperience in plant manufacturing for thewood industry. More than 300 logprocessing plants have been supplied tothe timber industry and the wood-basedpanel industry over this period.

Meanwhile, Holtec is preparing toassist with the relocation of a

sorting line that it has helped install overa series of steps starting back in 2007.

Five years ago, French wood productsgroup, Seignol, was planning to build anew sawmill with a bar sorting line.Planning permission for the mill wouldnot come through until 2012 but Seignoldid not wait, in any case. Rather than waitfor the green light from the planningcommittee, the company went ahead withits expansion using and old part of thesawmill. In 2010, some components of thesorting line were already being installed.

Holtec supplied a “highly flexible” barsorting line for bars of pallet wood. Theline included a debarker andmeasurement was realised as a partialinvestment. A sorting carriage from Baljer& Zembrod with enlarged cabine not onlyserved to manipulate the bars to thesawmill infeed – the cabine acted as thecontrol desk for the whole plant, centrallocation for the electronic equipment andoffice building for the log yard.

The operator does not only reach theboxes with the gripper, but can alsomanipulate the separation, if necessary.The electronics from Jörg detects all thebars and sorts them according to certaincriteria for the sawmill or respectivelyaccording to orders. Non-compliant barsare sorted out separately and listed.

“The problems when sorting freshlydebarked pine bars are well known,”Holtec explained. “We delivered thereforevariable steel boxes, which allow a quickand safe manipulation of the bars by thesorting carriage. The annual output isabout 70,000 fm/day over 7 h/day. Thisresults in a manipulation time of about1.5 fm/minute at the logyard, and thatincludes the sawmill infeed.”

The infeed and separation is carriedout traditionally using a cross conveyorand a step separator. The infeed conveyorto the debarker serves as a measuringconveyor as well and will also transfer thebars to the reducing by-pass in thesecond expansion stage. A sorting boxbefore the debarker accepts the non-compliant bars.

Great diligence has been paid to thewaste evacuation and residual separationat Seignol. The accruing bark, sand, limbs

and residuals from the separation areevacuated by a scraper conveyor belowthe conveying systems. The bark from thedebarker is evacuated separately andfinds another use.

The plant was in full operation for morethan a year before the relocation to theapproved site began this year. Despiteincurring double the costs for foundationsand dislocation, the investment in thenew bar processing system has paidoff. IFI

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HARVESTER HEADS

Processingpower

Cut-to-length processing head manufacturers

have put power back at the forefront of

the harvesting business



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Versatility remains a virtuefor head manufacturers, asdoes fuel efficiency and

ease of maintenance. But theheadlining feature for severalsuppliers was an increase inthroughput and power.

SP Maskiner’s SP 761 LF waspresented for the first time at theElmia Wood exhibition earlier thisyear, just a 45 minute drive fromthe company’s home town. Fromall reports, the new head was verywell received from customers anddealers from around the world.

The SP 761 LF is a new compactand heavy duty harvester headdesigned to handle a variety ofdifferent and demandingapplications. It reaches topproductivity in tree sizes rangingfrom 250-500 mm (10-20 in). Witha weight of 1,600 kg, it is a perfectchoice for larger wheel-basedcarriers, 20-25 t excavator carriers,and mid-size-to-large purpose-built tracked harvesters.

“It is designed according to theLF principle for minimum frictionduring the feeding, resulting inmaximum productivity as well aslowest possible energyconsumption on the carrier,” SPsaid.

Topping saw and speciallydesigned processor knives areavailable as an option forincreased performance andproductivity when processingdecked wood out of a pile. Otherimportant features include thespecial expander pins to ensurelong life and low maintenance, aswell as the computer controlledproportional pressure for knivesand feed rollers, which havedifferent settings available to suitthe relevant species.

“The SP 761 LF is currentlybeing tested in various marketsand on different carrier types withvery good results,” SP said. “It willbe showcased at a number ofexhibitions over the remainder of2013 and over 2014, as well.” Theofficial sales launch is planned forthe first quarter of next year.

When it comes to reliability andperformance in the manufacture ofharvester heads, Swedish groupLog Max is clearly one of theindustry’s leaders. “Increasingtechnical demands of modernforest industry have brought Log

Max heads, control system andhead accessories to an

unprecedented level of reliabilityand comfort of use,” Thomas

Jenkins from Log Max told IFI.“By continually improving our

extensive range of applicationspecific harvesting heads andaccessories, the trust andconfidence our customers is basedon the continued improvedperformance of generations of LogMax products. This success isachieved thanks to closerelationships with our engineerson the ground and all the teamsworking closely together at theproduction site.”

Events such as ElmiaWood 2013allow the company to gauge theinterest in Log Max products,which is clearly growing.Technological advancements suchActive Friction Control combinedwith Log Mate 500, or the newmulti-stemming accumulation kitavailable for the Log Max 6000,are some of the latest upgradesusers have been waiting for.

“Log Max harvesting heads arebuilt from only the best qualitymaterials and componentsenabling high performances inwhatever climate or terraincondition,” Jenkins said. “For thetoughest conditions, the XT seriesreinforces our product line forthose who need to tackle largetrees in remote places, wherereliability and dependability areabsolute must haves.”

Fourteen Log Max harvestinghead models and numerousoptional equipment allow thecompany to cover an array of

It is designed according to the LF principle for

minimum friction during the feeding, resulting in

maximum productivity as well as lowest possible

energy consumption on the carrier – SP Maskiner

The SP 761 LF has a topping saw and speciallydesigned processor knivesi

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applications. The smaller headsare best suited to thinningoperations and multi-stemming,though perfectly able to perform afinal cut with ease. Larger headsneeded for felling larger trees orprocessing at the landing aregenerally mounted on excavators,while tree species specific headsprovide the ideal solution forcompanies targeting just one tree– the E6 for eucalyptus or the6000Twin for low branched treesare prime examples.

The 7000XT Fixed Head canperform controlled felling andbunching as well as effectiveprocessing up to 710 mm (28 in) indiameter.

Rottne’s EGS 405 is a well-testedharvester head used on the RottneH8. The head has two feed rollersof steel or, for sensitive wood,made of solid rubber. Two pairs ofmoving delimbing knives and asaw unit with automatic chaintension complete the unit.

“The compact design and lowweight make it ideal for use in alltypes of thinning stand,” thecompany stated. “The head has ashort frame, the ability to control

the upper and lower knives andwheels separately, and a hightractive force. Together theseprovide excellent conditions forprocessing bent and difficulthardwood.”

Diameter measurement is

performed using sensors in thelower knives and lengthmeasurement by a separate free-running measuring wheel. Colourmarking, stump spray and multi-tree handling are availableoptions.

The EGS 595 is a harvesterhead designated for Rottnes H14or H20 harvester models. Thehead has three feed rollers – twolocated in supporting wheel armsthat push the stem in towards thethird feed roller. Using thisprinciple, the stem is held in a

steady grip supported by therollers instead of the limbingknives. This allows the knifepressure to be lowered, whichreduces the friction andconsequently ensures better useof the feed force.

The upper and lower limbingknives and wheel arms can eitherjointly or individually be operated.As with the 405, diametermeasurement is performed usingsensors in the lower knives andlength measurement by a separatefree-running measuring wheel.

And finally, the EGS 705. This isa high speed harvester headdesignated for Rottne’s massiveH20 harvester. It has a cuttingdiameter of 750 mm and 3-speed,hydraulic-controlled, tree feeding.

“This is a stable harvester headwith significant power resources,which is required when handlingheavy final felling,” Rottne said.

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Log Max harvesting heads are built from only

the best quality materials and components

enabling high performances in whatever climate

or terrain condition – Thomas Jenkins, Log Max

The Rottne 405 head on its H8 harvester

Cutting diameter 450 mm

Limbing diameter 40-400 mm

Knives 1 fixed + 4 movable

Feeding speed 4 m/s

Tractive force 14.3 kN

Feeding rollers 2

The EGS 405




Feeding speed 4 m/s

Tractive force 25 kN

Feeding rollers 3

The EGS 595

The Rottne 595 head on its H14B harvester



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The head has five feed rollers,two in the supporting wheel armsand three in the frame. This givethe same advantages as in EGS595 – the operator can run withlower knife pressure to reducefriction and better use the feedingforce. As with the other heads, theupper and lower limbing knivesand wheel arms can either jointlyor individually be operated.Diameter measurement isperformed with sensors in thelower knives and lengthmeasurement by a separate free-running measuring wheel.

Lako Forest is a privately ownedFinnish forest machinemanufacturing company. Withalmost 35 years’ experience, LakoForest designs and manufacturesharvesting heads and operates inco-operation with a worldwidedealer and importer network. Lakolaunched one of the first fellingharvesting head – so called danglehead – in the world back in 1982.Since that time, Lako has beenone of the leading harvester headmanufacturers in the market. TheLako operating philosophy is toproduce heads that will endurethe harsh conditions of forestharvesting all over the world.

Today, there are three differentseries in the Lako product range:the “legendary” 3-series (43, 53and 63 models), the largest 5-series (65, 75 and 85 models) andrecently developed 2-series (42

and 52 models). All Lako headsare developed as an attachmentfor both track and wheel-basedmachines. The most common basemachine for Lako heads is aconverted hydraulic excavator butthey can be attached to almostany carrier equipped with a strongharvester boom.

“Lako heads feature a uniquestem handling geometry,proportional clamping force, verypowerful feed, proven delimbingquality and extremely accuratelength and diametermeasurement,” the manufacturerstated.

“The main benefit of Lakoheads compared to ourcompetitors is a very efficienthydraulic system with lowpressure losses and operationtemperature, which togethermeans very good fuel economy ofthe complete harvester machine.”

The versatility of the Lakoheads makes it a popular brand.Modular construction allows thehead to be customised accordingto the customer’s needs andconditions.

Besides normal CTL operation,Lako heads can be used in TLharvesting operations and atroadside processing sites for bothsoftwood and hardwood. Adebarking roller set is available forLako heads. By changing thefeeding rollers, the head is readyto debark hardwood. These rollershave cutting edges running at an

oblique angle for a spiral feed ofthe stem.

Lako Forest has a speciallyequipped harvesting head thatcan debark eucalyptus, acacia andother tropical hardwood species atthe forest site or even in theforest. When operating in theforest, the Lako head normallyfirst fells the tree and right afterfelling does the debarking andcutting to length. Then the logsare ready to be picked up by aforwarder or a skidder.

The Lako 2-series –development of a newproduct rangeThe starting point for developingthe Lako 2-series was customer


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Feeding speed 5.7 m/s

Tractive force 31.6 kN

Feeding rollers 5

The EGS 705

This is a stable harvester head with significant

power resources, which is required when

handling heavy final felling – Rottne

The Rottne 705 head on its H20B harvester

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feedback. Anticipating futurerequirements is the benchmark fordesigning Lako’s innovativemodular structure.

The Lako 2-series harvestingheads are suitable for all kind ofthinnings, energy woodprocessing and also final felling.Even clearing of young forests orloading the timber can be doneusing the 2-series heads.

Wide-ranging, asymmetric

feeding unit geometry combinesthe benefits from 2-roller, 3-roller,and 4-roller harvesting heads andit is also suited to handling andhardwood debarking of multipletrees. A floating top blade adaptsto the contours of different-sizedtrees. The grapple geometryenables the collecting and loadingof timber optionally.

Brush cutting and clearingusing the standard harvester

sawbar ispossibleusing aspecial sawsolutionwithoutcompromisingthe harvestinghead’s normalcuttingproperties.

Lako has

spent plenty of time on theefficiency of the hydraulic systemto increase the fuel economy. Themain feed motors are highpressure piston motors withexceptionally high hydraulic oilflow rate. The shape and diameterof the feed rollers, as well as theirlocations in respect of the motorflange and bearings, have beenoptimised to minimise the loads.

The upper and lower main feed

motor hydraulic circuits areconnected in series, while themounting of the motor to theroller arm is elastic, featuringunique feed roller arm geometry.The new Power Boost 19 ccm sawmotor has been chosen for the 2-series, seeing that it hassignificantly better efficiency andbetter cutting power than atraditional motor. As an option,instead of the 0.404-in pitchsaw, aheavier chainsaw with a ¾-in pitchusing 30 ccm motor, fitted with areliable hydraulic Lako chaintightener, can be used.

After much consideration, thehigh-tech valve block tailored tothe harvesting head has beenchosen as the hydraulic valve. Thisvalve features exceptionally lowflow losses and one valve packageincludes all the functions needed.There are individual pressurecontrol valves for each arm

cylinder withintegrated adjustableport relief function,which followscontinuously theworking pressure ofeach individual armcylinder. This featuregives the structure ofthe harvesting headoptimal protectionand feeding issmooth andproductive. Also, thedamage andmarkings to thesurface of the tree

are minimal. This newvalve bench is also available nowfor the 2-series and 5-series aswell for the Lako 43HD R.

The hydraulic cylinders are onthe HD model. The delimbing andcollecting arm cylinders feature anintegrated linear transducer formeasuring positions. There areonly three different cylinders inthe 2-series harvesting heads.

5-series developmentsThere is now an alternative twincylinder driven tilt system to ahigh torque hydraulic actuator(helical piston system) for the 5-series heads.

This new twin-tilt cylindersystem is similar to the new 2-series tilt but it has doublecylinders. It is made for heavyduty forest operations, especiallywhen the tilt system of the headhas to carry very high axial forces,like from lifting the track carrier


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The Lako 52 model is another from the new 2-series

The Lako 63HD head on a Cat forestry carrier

Lako heads feature a unique stem handling

geometry, proportional clamping force, very

powerful feed, proven delimbing quality and

extremely accurate length and diameter

measurement – Lako Forest


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side up by supporting it byboom and head.

Both hydraulic actuator andtwin tilt cylinder systems canbe used when moving the tiltarticulation position, being thecentre of gravity, whichensures that each version ofthe harvesting head is alwaysoptimally balanced regardlessof the optional equipment.

As an option, instead of the404-in pitch butt saw, there isavailable a heavier chain sawwith a ¾-in chain pitch. A 5-series with fixed tilt is alsoavailable for North America.

Lako has two varieties ofcontrol and measuringsystems. Besides the well-known Motomit computer,which was originally designedfor Lako heads, Lako offers the

user-a new friendly Loggercomputer family, whichconsists of three differentversions: simple eLogger,reliable Logger and advancedxLogger.

AFM manufactures 12harvester/processor heads,two combi heads, an energy-wood head and a felling head.With the combi head theoperator can harvest, process,sort and load logs with justone head and base machine.

Reliability and universallyused components within allAFM heads mean they aredesigned for demandingoperations with lowmaintenance costs. AFM headswork with all harvester basesand most measuring systems

with solutions for softwoodand hardwood species forharvesting or processing.

Feeding speeds up to 6 m/s(20 ft/s) and force deliver highproduction. The high-strengthsteel delimbing knives improvedurability. An exceptionalthree-roller non-slidingfeeding system, withproportional pressure on rollerarms and knives, reduces fibredamage. Timber-friendly steelrollers conserve the qualityand structure of the timber.Accurate measuring byconstantly centring the stemand the diameter iscomplemented by contributingmeasurements from eitherrollers or knives. Simple andlong-lasting block-typehydraulics are well-protectedand centrally located.

“AFM heads are easy toinstall and service due tosimple, service-friendlyconstruction,” themanufacturer said.“Installation and trainingsupport have been made apriority by the company.”

Caterpillar Forest Productsnow offers a full line ofprocessing heads designedand manufactured by SATCO.Caterpillar will offer the lineand provide parts and supportthrough select Cat dealers and


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A SAT322 on a Cat 320D FM carrier

An AFM 60 carried by a Logman 821


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is the exclusive distributorworldwide except in Australia,New Zealand and Brazil, whereSATCO products will be offeredboth through SATCO’s distributorsand Cat dealers.

Komatsu 340 is a new and reliableshortcut to increased productivity.

Nimble and light, yet compactand powerful – and offeringunmatched capacity. This maysound too good to be true, butthis is the very combination thatdistinguishes our new harvestinghead, the Komatsu 340. A

combination that makes itsupremely effective for demandingthinning in thick forests.

The Komatsu 340 is easy tomanoeuvre regardless of spatialconstraints, working at its best instands with a DBH of 10-25 cm (4-10”). Much of the secret is downto the low weight and compactdesign, enabling you to maintainmaximum productivity. Moreover,the choice of materials and thedesigns of the frame, delimbingknives, and other criticalcomponents are optimised formaximum service life and

reliability: Take, for instance, the robust

Komatsu rotator and ORFScouplings, which ensure reliabilitywhile reducing environmentalimpact. The extremely highproductivity is explained by thegentle yet effective feed, madepossible by the semi-automaticanti-slip functions of the head andthe Maxi control system. Kniveswith long cutting edges alsoprovide good delimbing andgentle tree handling.

The Komatsu 340, highlights • Highly reliable thanks to ORFS

couplings and more• Komatsu rotator, solidly

protected hose connections, andmoving connectors for hosefeeds

• Gentle trunk feed runs atoptimal speed thanks toproportional pressure geared totree species and diameter

• Weather-sealed main hood foldsback for quick and simpleservice

• Streamlined design with nofragile components minimizesdowntime

• Highly-effective low-loss

hydraulics and compacthydraulic valves minimize hosing

• Accurate length measurementeven with crooked trunks thanksto high-pressure lengthmeasurement unit and highlymobile measurement wheel

• Optimal delimbing thanks tounique opposing radii of thelower knives

• Durable delimbing knives withlong cutting edges and a movingupper knife for fast and reliabledelimbing.

The Komatsu 370.2 (see openingspread) is nimble and easy tohandle, even in really dense, thickforests with heavily branchedtrees. This sums up theadvantages of the Komatsu 370.2harvesting head, an excellentchoice for heavy and demandingfinal logging.

What’s more, this is a veryreliable power pack, with featuresthat include optimised hoserouting and sturdy mounts formotors and all moving parts.Together with fast and powerfulfeeding, delimbing, andcrosscutting, this makes theKomatsu 370.2 an extremelyproductive workmate.

It’s unusually intelligent, aswell. The integrated Maxicomputer provides you witheverything from award-winninglength measurement to theaccurate crosscutting of everytrunk. Every harvest is optimised,in terms of both value and quality.Every day, every shift.

Komatsu 370.2, highlights • Sturdy design for great reliability • High productivity in final logging • High measurement accuracy • Powerful saw unit • Cam-controlled feed rollers for

optimal grip • Sturdy motor mounts • Powerful slew ring rotator for

greater reliability• Patented cam wheel-controlled

feed rollers for better trunk grip• Saw unit with patented chain

tensioning/bar holder Fell/cut diam., theor. max.:

27.6 in (700 mm)

The Komatsu 365.1 is an excellent,new, all round head even higherproductivity, quality and reliability.The explanation is in a multitude


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A SAT214 on a Cat 501HD

Komatsu 901TX with 340 harvester head



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of significant improvements andnew features.

Komatsu 365.1, highlights • New feed rollers and body roller

that increase productivity andreduce fuel consumption

• New cast delimbing knives forincreased durability

• Strong and robust frameconstruction that provides highnet lifting power

• High net pulling power thanks tothree feed wheels

• Four moving knives• Extra wide tilting angle• New, unique accurate length

measuring• New cast measuring wheel arm

for improved durability and lessdowntime

• Excellent trunk gripping• Well-protected saw unit• Easily accessible service points• Felling diameter, theor. max:650

mm

The Komatsu C93 is new a highlyproductive, allround head forthinning that provides you withextra benefits through industry-leading experience andinnovation.

The C93 namely has a chassisconstruction like the popular 365,which ensures high fundamentalquality and dependability.Moreover, there are a number ofnew productivity-raisingenhancements.

One of these is the newConstant Cut cutting unit with afixed chain speed of 40 m/s thatboth speeds up cutting andminimises risks for chain shot andsplitting. An excellent refinementis the new design of the rollers,which provides high feed pressurewithout compromising smoothoperation.

Moreover, the multi- treeproperties have been optimisedthanks to the new rollers and thebody roller in combination. Alsosignificant is the raised bodyroller that enables moreefficient handling of crookedtrunks. Yet another newenhancement is the wide tiltangle of 400, which providesthe fastest possible feed startand is easy on both thechassis and operator. Othersignificant benefits arepatented length measuring,the improved energy efficiencyof the hydraulics system, dueto among other things, anactively controlled counter-pressure valve, as well as theexcellent ease of service withcentralised lubrication points.

Komatsu C93 highlights • new Constant Cut saw unit, new

saw motor and new saw barmount

• Constant Cut with constant 40m/s chain speed – increasesproductivity and minimises risksfor chain shot and splitting

• integrated saw valve enablesexact control of the saw motor'sflow needs

• new, smoother-running feedrollers make feed and multi-treehandling more efficient

• Centralised body rolleroptimises handling of crookedtrunks

• tilt angle of 400 enables fasterfeed start/increased productivity

• three hydraulic delimbingknives, with the two at the frontproviding more efficientdelimbing of trees that aredifficult to delimb

• Patented length measuring withexact measurement accuracyand high reliability thanks tonon-contact signal transmission

• new hydraulic valve withimproved access

• Hydraulics system with higherenergy efficiency due to amongother things, a new activelycontrolled feed-pressure valve

• safe and simple service,improved access around thevalve assembly, centralisedlubrication points

• Delimbing diameter, tip-to-tip:400 mm

The Waratah 200-Series two-rollerharvester heads are adaptablemachines that are built to work inmore sensitive applications. Thesmall-profile head is excellent for

tighter areas and thinningapplications, while the lighter-weight construction allows for usewith smaller carriers and longerreach booms. The wide-feedrollers allow for multiple diameterapplications, while high-feed forceand speed ensure productivity formultiple stem sizes. These two-wheel-drive harvesters provide alarge contact area with reducedfriction allowing efficient feedingand highly effective processes.Lastly, new wheel profile optionsare now available to suit variousapplications.

The 400-Series is the nextgeneration of Waratah harvesterheads; building on the features ofthe 200-Series, while increasingpower with additional feed rollers.Continuous four-wheel driverollers allow slip-free, fast feedingfor additional delimbing capabilitywith greater traction. The 400-Series heads combinemaneuverability and excellentstem control for safety.

Through specialist engineeringand purpose built heavy-dutyforestry equipment design,automation, and specialisedhydraulics – the foundation of theWaratah heavy-duty attachmentsknown today as the 600 series


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Komatsu 931 with 365.1 harvester head

New from Komatsu

The Komatsu C93 harvester head

This year, the2000th 622Bharvester headrolled off theassembly line, amajor milestonethat’s indicativeof the popularityof the 600 seriesmodel

A new model in the 600 series line-up is the HTH625C harvester head


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heads began.Waratah 600-Series three-

wheeled harvesters are toughmachines with superior grab arms,body design, and now with 360rotate making them an effectivehead for processing decked wood,TL felling or CTL applications. Thisyear, the 2000th 622B harvesterhead rolled off the assembly line,a major milestone that’s indicativeof the popularity of the 600 seriesmodel.

The 600-Series hydraulic designhas a basic and efficient approach.It features a synchronized three-wheel design that provides thetraction and stem alignmentneeded without slipping ordamaging valuable wood fibres.These heads come standard withthumbnail steel drive wheels or,for sensitive applications, Waratahalso offers rubber wheels withsteel chains, and other wheeloptions to suit your needs. A new model in the 600 seriesline-up is the HTH625C harvesterhead. This head was designedwith input from real-world loggers.This high performance harvester

head can delimb an area in timberfrom 20cm - 60cm in diameterwith a single pass, and handlelarge wood with ease. Some newinnovative features have beenadded that boost tree controlwhen felling and processingincluding heavy duty hangingbracket, available with full 360degree rotation option, standardtwin lower delimb arms, andinnovative knife designs to name afew. A new ¾” main saw with autotension, ¾” topsaw option, andsmart maintenance featuresreducing customer downtime.

DelimbingWaratah harvester heads haveseen recent improvements withreductions in delimbing effort withan improved profile. Theseattachments feature delimbingknives shaped for qualitydelimbing of various-sized stems.Knife geometry and long cuttingedges provide excellent delimbingquality for multiple diameterswhile minimizing damage to thestem. State-of-the-art proportionalhydraulic control quickly adapts

the positioning of the knives tothe diameter of the stem.Hydraulic pressure adjustmentscan easily be made from the cabwith the Waratah automation andcontrol system, ensuring fuelefficient and precise hydrauliccontrol at all times. The wideopening of the knives allows fastgrabbing for the felling cut,reducing processing time andimproving productivity.

CuttingWaratah harvester heads areequipped with the SuperCut 100saw unit that efficiently managesthe frequent cross-cutting ofstems required in CTL logging. Thelatest sensor technology togetherwith the TimberRite controlsystem provides outstandingpressure control and an array ofsettings throughout the tree-diameter range. The saw unit’sautomatic chain tensioningreduces maintenance efforts andprolongs the life of the bar andchain improving productivity allwhile extending the life of thecomponents. Fully integrated

chain lubrication is economical,ensuring low operating costs. Thepatented chain catcher is astandard safety feature of allWaratah harvester heads. The sawunit can be customized with avariety of options, includingParker or Buncher saw motors, barand chain kits and several types oflubrication pumps. A new ¾ Auto tension saw is alsoavailable on some of the headmodels for automatic chaintensioning, reducing servicing andincreasing productivity. Harvesting and Processing Waratah offers a multi-treehandling (MTH) option whichprovides superior bundle feedingand precise delimbing. This MTHconfiguration can be especiallyuseful in thinning andregeneration, as well as in energywood harvesting applications. They also have developed a Multi-Tree Processing (MTP) option forthe HTH616C, HTH622B headtypes which increases productivityand sawlog accuracy whenprocessing multiple stems.

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http://www.lakoforest.fi.


Fighting for traction

Ground pressure issues havepreoccupied the tyre andchain industry for the past

decade as climate change hasincreased the percentage of forestswith soggy and delicate soils. Thisis still a concern for contractors, butreturning as a major theme in thisyear’s Tyres & Chains technologyreview has been a focus on tractionand durability.

These are the core values thatcontractors hold dear and it likelythat their re-emergence as thedrivers behind R&D efforts signal atechnology achievement bysuppliers. That is, after a decade ofinnovation, modern tyres are muchbetter suited to softer soils, whichhas allowed manufacturers to shifttheir efforts.

Forest King F2 deliverstraction and grip fordemanding forestry useNokian’s Forest King F2 providestested, better track grip fordemanding forestry. During productdevelopment, special attention hasbeen paid to making the tyre workwell with tracks.

“The Forest King F2 offers perfecttrack support at every point,keeping the track links straight onthe surface of the tyre,” Heinämäkisaid. “The grip between the tyreand track has been improved byincreasing the straight section ofthe ribs and the grooves on thecentre part. Together with theshape of the shoulders, the newpattern improves support for thetracks and helps them stay on.”

The high-grip pattern means thatthe track does not need to betensed too much, which reducesthe stress on the tyres and journal

boxes. This reduces the risk ofbreaking for both the tyres andjournal boxes, especially underdifficult conditions. The punctureprotection of the tyre has beenfurther improved by increasing thematerial strength on the tyreshoulders.

The F2 also introduces acompletely new tyre size – 780/50-28.5 PR 24 – for forestry machines.The rim diameter has beenexpanded to 28.5 in to fit withmatch the increased pulling powerof machines and to prevent the tyrefrom spinning on the rim. Theincreased tyre diameter allows for ahigh load-bearing capacity atsimilar inflation pressures and itimproves the traction and off-roadabilities of the machine.

“The new tyre size is a reliablesolution for the heaviest forestrymachines weighing over 20 t,”Heinämäki said.

The Nokian Forest King TRS2 is anew traction pattern tyre forforestry forwarders and harvestersup to 15 t in weight. This addition tothe Nokian Forest King family hasnew features like a fresh shoulderdesign for better lateral grip andunique ‘Super Shovel’ design lugsthat improves traction.

“The basis for Nokian Forest KingTRS2 design was that the tyre musthave supreme grip and durabilityand that it must work with andwithout tracks,” Teemu Vainionpää,Product Range Development inNokian Heavy Tyres, said. “We haveenhanced the lateral grip bydesigning the shoulder to besharper and with new lug design.

“Our new ‘Super Shovel’ lugdesign improves traction and at the

Track grip like never before

Improved puncture resistance

Entirely new tyre size, 780/50-28.5 PR 24, for heavy-dutyforestry machine tyres.

Nokian Forest King F2 features

The Nokian F2 is now a moredurable tyre and is available in a new size – 780/50-28.5

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same time gives more support totracks. The Forest King TRS2 alsohas straight sidewalls for betterpuncture resistance and the beadarea is re-designed so that it isvery resistant to rim slip.”

The TRS2 is designed to beused with compatible tracks (e.g.Tracks which are designed forNokian Forest King TRS-tyres)).This is beneficial when driving interrain that does not requiretracks but at the same time it ispossible to put tracks on for themore demanding environment.

This new tyre will soon beavailable in three sizes, startingwith 710/45-26.5 later thisquarter. Following soon after willbe 600/55-26.5 and 710/40-24.5early in 2014. Key markets for thislatest addition to Forest Kingfamily are likely to be in CentralEurope.

Continuous developmentgenerates world class tyresfor forestry useFor decades Nokian Heavy Tyreshas been an industry pioneer inmaking forestry tyres.

“This calls for a sensitive feel,passion and presence in authenticbut same time very demandingoperating environment,” JarkkoHeinämäki, Forestry Tyres ProductManager, said. “Although theNokian Heavy Tyres product rangeis wide in the forestry segment,the R&D team is working hard to

develop evenbetter tyres for theprofessionalforestryentrepreneurs.

“We are listeningand talking with

the end-users of theforestry machines all the

time. From this dialogue, wetry to iterate the things for productdevelopment. Our sole purpose isto bring the best tyres for forestryuse to the market. This is also thestory behind our new TRS2.”

Developing industry leadingforestry tyres requires a goodunderstanding of end-userapplication and environment but itis also critical to know what thismeans in relation to the tyre.Tread pattern shape, treadcompound, carcass, suitability totracks are only a handful of thethings that need to be addressedduring development.

A market leader and pioneerSince the 1960s, Nokian has beendesigning special tyres for NordicCut-to-Length machines. Today,the selection offers forestrymachine tyres both for the CTLmethod machines and Full Tree(FT) method machines, such asskidders. The selection also coversspecial tyres for tractors that arepartly or mainly used for forestry.The products are known for theirextremely high quality thatprovides the user with manyoperating hours and reliablefunctionality in varying forestryconditions.

Nokian is also proud of its workin developing environmentallysound designs. The company wasthe first to remove hazardous oilsfrom its production process andswitch to purified oils. “Eco-

friendliness is a central principleof the product developmentphilosophy,” Heinämäki said. Therubber compounds, treads, andstructures of these special tyrescan withstand extensive wear,which provides the users withplenty of functional operatinghours. The lightly rolling tyres willalso reduce fuel consumption andcarbon dioxide emissions. One ofthe challenges of productdevelopment is also tocontinuously reduce vibration and tyre noise.

Nokian introduces wider andefficient Forest King TRS LS-2 tyre for skiddersNokian have introduced the 35.5L-32 Nokian Forest King TRS LS-2tyre to complement the tyreselection for skidder equipment.

“We had been lacking a tyre ofthe size 35.5L-32,” Heinämäkisaid. “It is a common size,however, and they are especiallysold to North America and SouthAmerica.”

The new tyre is 150 mm (5 in)wider than before, and when thediameter is 2,010 mm, the totalweight amounts to about 600 kg.The load-bearing capacity is high,meaning that the tyre meetstoday’s standards.

Size is not the only new featureof the latest Forest King. The treadpattern has been developed foreven greater traction.

“The tread is now straighterthan before, creating tractionacross the entyre surface,” ProjectManager Teemu Vainionpää said.“At the same time, the tyreshoulders have beenstrengthened. We have also paidmore attention to rim protectionand the design prevents woodfrom penetrating between tyre

bead and rims flange. We havealso improved chain use bystructural means, as the use ofchains is very common in tyres ofthis type.”

According to Vainionpää, theproduct development of CTLharvester tyres is alsocontinuously evolving and newproducts are to be expected in thenear future.

Scandinavia's rocky, rugged soilsand Central Europe’s slopes andmuddy soil have shaped GunneboIndustries’ tyre chains to becomea favourite among Europe's forestcontractors.

To meet the demands ofdifferent terrain, machine size,and accommodating variousrequests from drivers, Gunnebohas developed a flexible range of


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New traction pattern tyre for forestry forwarders and harvesters up to 15 t

New shoulder design for better lateral grip

Unique Super Shovel – design lugs which improves traction

New bead area with high resistance to rim slip

Wider lugs for better track support

Straight sidewalls improve puncture resistance

Higher groove bottom on the shoulder area gives more support to trackpaws and adds puncture resistance.

Nokian Forest King TRS2 features

The Nokian TRS2 has a new shoulder designfor better grip, amongst other features

The Nokian Forest King TRS LS-2has been engineered especially for skidders

Tyres for log skidders, widetread with high traction lugs

Special cut and crack resistantcompound

Steel fortification againstpunctures

Nokian Forest King TRS LS-2 features


products from differing spikesvarieties and patterns, along witha chain dimension range from 10-19 mm. All chains are made ofboron alloyed steel, which is casehardened to an extremely highhardness, up to 900 Vickers.

Megastud is an example of onesuch flexible customisation.Megastud 160TS, protects thetyres from damage from stumpsand rocks with its tight patternand has an incredible grip with itstwin, wide U- studs.

“It is a superb chain for mediumand large harvesters andforwarders,” Gunnebo said.

For large skidders, Megastud LSis the first choice. It has a moreopen pattern to suit the sticky claysoils skidders often work in. Formedium skidders, Superstud 160is the natural choice.

Ease of fitting is important forcustomers who have to mountchains on and off regularly and forthis purpose Gunnebo’s Skogsgripis very popular due to its quickand easy locking.

Known for good fitAll forest machine operators knowthat it's important that a chain fitscorrectly. Gunnebo chains meet

this demand, which is one of themain reasons for their popularity.A good fit is achieved throughGunnebo's wealth of experiencecombined with careful drawingand testing work.

Good fit is especially importantfor tyres with low profile height.During the life of the chain boththe chain and the tyre wears,which causes the need to adjustthe chain during its service life.Gunnebo chains therefore areeasily adjustable and on thewebsite there are fulldownloadable instructions.

Multistud for rocky groundNew this year is the Multistud160TS, which is a furtherdevelopment of the popularSuperstud. Multistud has acombination of U and standingstuds and is intended for veryrocky ground, in particular forNorway and Sweden. At ElmiaWood, Gunnebo also unveiled the

new chain concept Flexistud,which has extremely rough studs.Flexistud’s final tests are due tobe completed over the currentseason in several countries.

Tellefsdal has a long tradition oftyre chains and also for premiumforestry chain. Tellefsdal U-Grip isthe original forestry chain,featuring U-shape studs weldedbeneath the chain link, whichprevents the chain link twisting. U-Grip 13 is constructed using 13mm chain links and a 16 mmconnection ring, while U-Grip 16features 16 mm chain links and a19 mm ring.

U-Grip has been designed forvery demanding loggingconditions ensuring excellenttraction with U-studs and alsostanding studs welded to thelinks. All U-studs have beenwelded by robot, resulting in aconsistently high quality productfor tough conditions. U-Grip 16


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benefits from a three-diamondpattern and has tension chain asstandard.

U-Grip was developed inNorway for extreme climates andicy, rocky and steep slopes.Nowadays U-Grip is chosen whenquality and premium chainperformance is needed to ensurehigh productivity of forestmachines on challenging loggingsites.

“U-Grip 19 is the perfect tyrechain for heavy, high HP skiddersworking in mud, deep snow orhard rocky grounds,” Tellefsdalsaid. “The protective net pattern

prolongs tyres lifetime and keepslifetime costs under control.”

All Tellefsdal U-Grip chains aremanufactured from high qualityboron steel, sourced in the EU andcase hardened up to 900 Vickersthrough a special productionprocess at our Nordic productionfacility.

Clark Tracks has appointedWallingford's as its representativein the US forestry market.

Wallingford's is an internationalwholesaler of tyre chain, loggingand industrial supplies – thelargest of its kind in North

America. Since 1975, recognisingindustry needs has been a corestrength of Wallingford's and itsexperienced management andsales team continues to follow thedomestic and internationalmarkets to understand the trendsand discover the demand for newproducts and services.

The sales and marketing officesare in a modern facility inOakland, Maine, USA, with astate-of-the art distribution,assembly, and administrativefacility in New Hampton, NewHampshire, USA. The distributioncentres are in Edmonton, Canada

and Hoofddorp, The Netherlands.Meanwhile Clark Tracks has

been a manufacturer of ForestMachine Tracks for 25 years andcurrently supplies many of theworld’s largest forest machinemanufacturers. Based insouthwest Scotland, Clark Tracksbecame part of the GunneboIndustries Group in January 2007.

All Clark forest machine tracksare manufactured from specialboron alloy steel, which is heat-treated for maximum hardnessand toughness through a specialinduction heating processes.Specifically designed andmanufactured steel sections andforgings are used to give highperformance combined withmaximum working life. Each set oftracks is specifically manufacturedfor use with tyres for which it isintended in order to ensure totaltyre-track compatibility.

“Two of the biggest names inthe industry teaming up to bringmachine tracks to the US is veryexciting,” Shawn Grant, Director ofMarketing Wallingford's, said.“With Wallingford's vast


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experience in traction productsand Clark's long history ofmanufacture of quality tracks, thisis a perfect fit for both companies.

“We couldn’t be more excitedabout this opportunity.”

Wallingford's beganimplementation of its marketingplan immediately and the firsttracks were in stock in October.

Stewart Kelly, Product Manager,Clark Tracks believes that thismove will benefit everyoneinvolved, but most of all theloggers.

“Clark Tracks has recentlyinvested heavily in developingcapacity at its production facilityin Scotland,” he said. “Thisadditional capacity has allowed usto appoint Wallingford’s as thedistributor for the United States ofAmerica.

“This appointment gets ClarkTracks the market knowledge andexperience required for operationsin the USA, Wallingford’s gets aquality track product in itsportfolio, and Loggers get choiceand competition for high qualityband tracks.”

OFA specialises in themanufacture of tyre chains. AtOFA’s state-of-the-art factory inFinland, special Boron alloy steelis converted into the highestquality tyre chain. Prior to paintingand packing, the chains are case-hardened in a special processwhich makes the productsextremely durable with highsurface hardness and providesexcellent fatigue strength and aresilient core.

Over the years, OFA has grownto be a market leader inprofessional traction chains. The

company’s tyre chains are knownfor long life, easy mounting, andgood tyre fit. OFA’s best-sellingforestry chain is the Matti W – auniversal chain for all forestrymachine applications.

“OFA has the industry’s widestrange of tyre chain models withdifferent sizes and patterns,” thecompany claimed. “Thanks to themodern manufacturing,comprehensive central warehouseand global dealer network, OFAproducts are always availablewherever professional loggersneed them.”

Matti W 3ST – super tightprotectionFor larger machines, likeforwarders with payload capacitygreater than 18 t, Matti W 19 is theright choice. It is also a durablechain for large size skidders givingexcellent traction and ensuringlong service life. Where extra tyreprotection is needed, then Matti W16 3ST or Matti W 19 3ST is theideal choice, where its super tightchain pattern protects tyresagainst rocks, stumps and evensharp icy sticks. 3ST model isOFA’s heavy duty chain and itslifetime is enormous with ultimategrip.

Extra grip for mud and deep snowOFA chains are available for flatbars welded to the butterfly linksto give extra grip. Protec F16 has50 mm flat bars and is suited tomedium size machines. Matti WF19 is a bigger model with flat barlugs and is an innovativealternative for traditional skidderlug ring chains.

“One major benefit from the F16

and F19 flat-bar-lug chains is thatlugs are always in the optimaldirection of travel and thereforetraction is improved in mud anddeep snow compared totraditional lug ring chains,” themanufacturer said. “F16 and F19are available with or withoutstanding round studs and featurethe best attributes from thetraditional lug ring chain and MattiW net chain.”

The Craftec+ 16 Craftec+ 16 is a product that hasbeen developed for operations

where chains must be mountedand unmounted on a regularbasis. Cratec+ 16 is constructedusing 16 mm chain links andneeds no tools for the mountingprocess because of slanted gapcouplings, which are easy to join.

Craftec+ 16 is designed for softground when self-cleaning isneeded. This product is availablefor all common CTL machines tyresizes and also for skidder tyresizes. It features 13 mm chainlinks and suitable for small andmedium size forest machines.

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HIGH PROFILE

International Forest Industries: Howdid you get involved in the forestrybusiness?

Tom Sarin: In a way, it was a familyconnection. My dad had a lumber yardwhen I was a kid so I used to work thereover the summer and on holidays. But thenI went to school, a business school, andmajored in accounting. At that point I didn’treally have any preferences on the type ofindustry that I would like to get involved inor should be involved in. So when I got aphone call from an old friend who workedfor a Finnish firm called Partek Corporationin the accounting department I was happyto get my start.

That company actually acquired anotherFinnish company in 1997 called Sisu, whichhad the Valmet forestry company as one ofits subsidiaries. Valmet nowadays of courseis part of the Komatsu Forestry group andformed the mainstay of its cut-to-lengthbusiness in Europe, primarily inScandinavia. I was at the businessdevelopment for Partek and then latermoved into investor relations. It was reallythrough these roles that I fully came toappreciate all the different parts within aforestry supplying company. And thatreally, besides the early days in thewoodyard, was my introduction to theforestry sector at a professional level.

IFI: Did the woodyard backgroundhelp with your decision to pursueforestry further?TS: Actually it did.

I didn’t know all the ins and outs of theforestry business but it helped to knowenough in the early stages to be able tospeak with investors and specificallyanalysts. In 2001, I actually told thecorporation then that if there was anopportunity to work for the group outsideFinland then I would like to grab thatopportunity – they provided me with thatchance almost immediately and that sameyear I relocated to the UK. I worked with asales company just outside Carlisle,Cumbria, as the finance manager for abouta year. In 2002, they asked if I’d go to theUS and I said: “Yeah, why not?!”. So Imoved to the US with my family in 2002and worked as the CFO for another forestrysubsidiary for three or four years beforebecoming the plant manager. Then finally Ibecame the President of the NorthAmerican operations when the company bythat point had been bought by Komatsu.After the US, I came back to Sweden in2009 to be the Managing Director for theSwedish sales company for Komatsu.

IFI: Has the family always beenhappy to travel with you?TS: When I was in the UK they wereactually still back in Helsinki so I was goingbetween the places on the weekends andweekdays. That post was supposed to be ashorter assignments but, as alwaysprojects take longer than you anticipate,and so it was almost a year.

International Forest Industries

Editor, Chris Cann, chatted with

recently appointed Log Max

Chief Executive, Tom Sarin,

about the direction of the

company and the importance

of reliability in forest

machines and airports

Log Max’snew man

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IFI: Why move across to Log Max?TS: Komatsu acquired Log Max atthe end of last year andimmediately started to scout for anew chief executive. The head ofKomatsu Forest approached meover the Spring and asked if it wasa role that appealed to me. Hethought that my background andexperience in finance, production,sales, and my internationalexposure would fit well with whatthey had in mind for the Log Maxbrand. Part of that role is to makesure that Log Max is operating tothe level expected of Komatsusubsidiaries, which in turn meansthat I must ensure that Log Maxhas full access to the Komatsuresources.

IFI: What are you plans forLog Max?TS: We know the value of Log Maxand, particularly, we appreciatethe value of the Log Max brand,which is very well known aroundthe world and respected – that issomething that we don’t want tomess with. So Log Max will remainas independent as possible,though while still benefiting frombeing part of a big corporation. Wewill be able to sell to anybody, notjust Komatsu, and will continue topush to have our productsintegrated into the machines ofOEMs from across the world. Thedistribution networks for Log Maxand Komatsu branded equipmentwill remain completelyindependent.

On the other hand, we of coursewe want to grow the company inline with the Komatsu strategy. In

most countries we will haveKomatsu dealers with Komatsuheads as well as Log Max dealersthat will trade the Log Max heads separately.

IFI: How important areinternational markets to thetraditional Log Max market mix?TS: The Swedish markets is theLog Max home market, really, andit will continue to be veryimportant market for the company.It is not just that it is the homemarket, but it is also the largestCTL market in the world so itwould naturally be important inany case.

But, generally, there will bechanges in our market mix whenwe look to the future. I thinkRussia will be a much biggerplayer for Log Max, as will SouthAmerica and Southeast Asia,Indonesia in particular. Part ofthat growth will come from our

ability to leverage off the Komatsuinternational network.

IFI: Have you been at thecompany long enough to getyour head around the nextlevel of technology that LogMax plans to release?TS: The only thing I can say is thatwe will be continuing to worktirelessly, as both the teams atLog Max and Komatsu havealways done, to develop newtechnologies that line up with ourcustomer needs.

IFI: Can you give us an ideaof the areas that you arespecifically targeting forthose improvements and newtechnologies?TS: There are several things thatare important at the moment, butthe standout right now for ourcustomers is greater uptime.Uptime of course consists ofseveral different things, mostnotably reliability – staying out inthe forest as long as possible.Then the other key aspect is theserviceability and the availability

In 2002, they asked if

I’d go to the US and I said:

‘Yeah, why not!’

HIGH PROFILE

We appreciate the value of the Log Max brand,

which is very well known around the world

and respected – that is something that

we don’t want to mess with



of engineers and parts so if something was tohappen, the heads are not out of action for verylong – they’re back out in the forest as soon aspossible, making money for the operator. We’reworking on these things.Training is also another important piece of thepuzzle. Operators that can use these machineswith minimal fuel consumption will be of hugevalue to operations, as will operators properlytrained to do the daily servicing requirements onheads. Another area for the future that relates tothis is preventative maintenance. This is not justthe head, it’s a whole concept for the overallmachine and head combined and so that issomething that we will be looking at with Komatsu.

IFI: How does the relationship withKomatsu work?TS: Right now, Log Max is only very new in theKomatsu family so there hasn’t been a hugeamount of integration as yet. That is part of my joband so now that I am on board we will be able tostart looking at the areas where sharing ofresources and expertise can maximise theperformance of Log Max, and hopefully alsoKomatsu. We will of course take advantage of theKomatsu resources but only in a way thatmaintains our independence. Sourcing is oneobvious area to start – if we can find parts or

HIGH PROFILE



distributors in common wecan order larger volumes for adiscount. Log Max will also haveaccess to finance and IT from theKomatsu parent and those aretwo areas where I’m sure therewill be some cooperation. In thelong-run, I’m sure R&D andtechnology will share experiencesbetween the two companies.

IFI: How important is thefinancing resource for Log Max?TS: This is extremely importantfor customers today. Log Maxdoesn’t offer own its customerfinancing. Customers usuallywork with local banks and financecompanies.

IFI: What your are favouriteand least favourite airports?TS: For the past four years I’vebeen travelling around Swedenbecause that was my area forsales but prior to that I wastravelling the UK and NorthAmerica. In the US, I would haveto say that O’Hare is usually amess. There are always a lot ofcancelled flights because thereseems to be a lot of sensitivitysurrounding wind and rain. I used

Detroit airport a lot around thesame time and it was far morereliable for whatever reason. So Iguess that would be my favouriteairport, Detroit, purely because Icould rely on the flights. Flightsout of Stockholm also alwaysseem to work very well.For me, airports need to be easyto get to and have a minimumamount of lining up for security,check-in etc. And if there arelines, and I understand there mayoften be lines, they need to atleast flow well so you’re notstanding still wondering what isgoing on.

IFI: Do you get a chance totake holidays very often?TS: I try to take Summer holidayeach year and we try to go everyyear to Finland to visit ourfamilies. We also went to Spainthis Summer to make sure wehad some sun because theScandinavian Summer can be alittle bit unreliable. It isn’t alwaysSpain, we try out lots of differentplaces. When we were in the USwe travelled a lot there, too. Welike to see different places.

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In the US, I would have to say

that O’Hare is usually a mess –

there are always a lot of

cancelled flights because there

seems to be a lot of sensitivity

surrounding wind and rain


Located in the Andes Mountains, about 70 kmsouth of Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, isCotopaxi – a striking volcano. At once glacial

and equatorial, Cotopaxi reaches a height of nearly6,000 m (19,500 ft). The cone rises from a large, 23km base in the Ecuadorian highlands at 3,800 m(12,500 ft).

Aglomerados Cotopaxi, founded in 1978,manufactures lumber and engineered woodproducts. Sensitive from the very beginning that theraw material must be sustainable, renewable andlocal, Cotopaxi initially purchased a 7,000 ha (17,000acre) pine plantation. Since then, the company hasadded to its land holdings with a total of 14,000 ha.

About 20% of the land base is allocated to protectedareas for conservation of the native ecosystems andwatersheds. Eleven thousand ha are planted withradiata and patula pine.

Most of the Cotopaxi’s land holdings are aroundthe base of the volcano. Soil conditions are excellentwith good drainage and rich nutrients, so despite thehigh elevation and cool year-round temperatures,rotations average 20 years with a single thinning ateight to 12 years. Sebastián Garzón, an engineer andhead of supply with Cotopaxi, explains that the soilis very durable. Soft soil conditions and difficultiesarising from ground compaction are not significantissues for the harvesting division.


In the shadow of the volcano

OPERATION FOCUS – TIGERCAT

The southern US-style

roadside system finds

its way to the

highlands of Ecuador.

By Paul Iarocci

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The final fell mechanicalharvesting operation is relativelynew. Started in February 2010, itreplaced a fully manual systemwith hand fallers, infield manualbucking and delimbing, manualstacking and cable skidding. Truckswere loaded with Bell three-wheelers. The new system consistsof a Tigercat L870C feller buncher,a 620D skidder and a T234 loaderequipped with a pull-throughdelimber and ground saw slasher.

The L870C buncher is equipped

with a 110° wrist and a 5702 head.The machine is currently used foronly four to six hours/day andstays ahead of the rest of thesystem by a three-day margin.Rodolfo Almache, the fellerbuncher operator, also acts ascrew supervisor. His additionalresponsibilities involve lookingafter the needs of the crewmembers, auditing log quality andmeasurements and planning thenext harvest block. In the future,as the industry capacity grows,

the plan is to improve the balanceof the system by adding skiddingand processing capacity so thatthe buncher can be more fullyutilised.

The 620D skidder operates on aschedule of two eight hourshifts/day and averages 300 mskid distances but it is themerchandising and loadingfunction that is taxed the most.

The radiata does not grow verytall, especially in proportion to itsdiameter and is extremely ‘limby’with the branches starting right atthe base of the tree. In 2009,during the period in which theCotopaxi harvesting operationsteam was researching differentmechanised harvesting models,

Executive Director Federico Artetaand Sub-Manager of ForestrySupply Jorge Carrasco visitedsome plantation operations inGeorgia with Juan Manual Durnini,the General Manager of Ecuador’sTigercat dealer, Efocol. It wasthere that they saw firsthand thepull through delimber and slashermerchandising model working.Although the tree profile insouthern US plantations is quitedifferent to the radiata growing inthe highlands of Ecuador (maturetrees are generally taller with veryfew branches in the US south),this is the system that Cotopaxisettled on.

To compensate for the addeddifficulties resulting from the high


Whereas in previous years operations

were focused on the lower quality legacy

stands and the ratio of clear felling to

thinning was very high, these days as

the stands continue to improve, there

has been much more thinning activity –

averaging 600 ha/y

OPERATION FOCUSTigercat 5702 Felling Saw on L870C Feller Buncher

A Tigercat 604C skidder operates in the row thinning operation


branch count, a couple ofadjustments were made. First off,the bottom 2 m of the tree aremanually pruned. Anotheradjustment was made at theopposite end of the tree and theprocess. It was observed that theloader was spending too much

time trying to remove the last fewbranches from the top of the tree.To compensate, the operator nolonger delimbs all the way to thetop of the tree. He tops the treesto 140 mm (5.5 in) diameter withthe ground saw slasher and stacksthe tops. The skidder takes the

tops back to a secondary deckduring the return trip into the cutblock. The tops are manuallydebranched and the logs are thenshuttled back to roadside, finallymaking their way into the particleboard sort. This adjustment has

OPERATION FOCUS – TIGERCAT

One 620D skidder works two eight hour shifts/day

The trees are topped at 140 mmdiameter, skidded to a secondarydeck, manually delimbed, thenreturned to roadside. This takespressure off the loader and adds50-70 t to daily production

The delimbing function is severe duty on account of the heavilylimbed radiata pine

The Cotopaxi harvesting team. Mechanisation has increased the employee skill level, improved productivity andreduced workplace injuries



reduced the drag on the loaderfunction and added 50-70 t tooverall daily production.

Cotopaxi has three mainfinished products. The sawmillaccepts 2.18 m and 2.55 m logsand multiples to 7.3 m. The MDFboard plant accepts logs from1.80-2.55 m. The particle boardline accepts lengths from 1.1-2.6m. Tolerances for branch removalare very strict for the sawlogs andMDF logs, less so for the particleboard logs. The resulting numberof sorts plus the tough delimbingduty cycle warrant two eight-hourloader shifts. Current daily clearfell production is pegged at 250t/day.

In addition to the mechanised

clear fell side is a manual thinningcrew, focused around a newTigercat 604C cable skidder. Thetrees are hand falled manually andbucked, limbed and stackedmanually infield. The 604C haulsthe short wood bundles toroadside where a Bell three-wheelloader loads trucks.

With careful planning, theharvesting department attemptsto keep the thinning and clear fellcrews close together so they canborrow equipment from oneanother if necessary. There is nooperator redundancy because thecrew members are cross-trained towork on different machines ifrequired.

Cotopaxi, which also

undertakes site prep and planting,has been working to improvestand quality. Whereas in previousyears operations were focused onthe lower quality legacy standsand the ratio of clear felling tothinning was very high, these daysas the stands continue to improve,there has been much morethinning activity – averaging 600ha/y. When the thinning crew isoperating, daily production isabout 160 m3.

Henry Cuichan, who completeda 15-day training program at theTigercat factory, is in charge ofmaintenance for all Tigercatmachines. He handles all dailymaintenance and small scalerepairs. Efocol’s technical manager

Santiago Neira works with Henryon larger issues.

Garzón explains with pride thatthe company has worked hard toimprove safety on the job throughmechanisation and by movingpeople on the ground to saferjobs. This shift has occurredwithout reducing the workforce.The new system has greatlyimproved productivity whileimproving safety and reducing theincidence of workplace injuries.

This article first appeared in‘Between the Branches’

The official publication ofTigercat Industries Inc.

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Rodolfo Almache, operates the L870C feller buncher operator 4-6 h/day and also acts in the capacity of crew supervisor


OPERATION FOCUS


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WA Plantation Resources (WAPRES) has a large andsecure share of the woodfibre industry in WesternAustralia (WA) - it exports around one million tonnes ofwoodchips to Japan every year and manages thousands ofhectares of sustainable bluegum plantations across theSouth West of WA.

WAPRES is at the forefront of the industry in all phases of the woodfibre production chain - its seed orchard,nursery, managed plantations, harvesting operations,woodchipping facilities and port operations are managed by an experienced, professional team.

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OPERATION FOCUS – MANJIMUP

International Forest Industries teamed up with GaryCarstairs from Nilsen maintenance group based inPerth, Western Australia, to visit WAPRES Diamondmill, a chipping mill in Manjimup.

The mill is part of WAPRES group operations in theregion, which have managed to remain viable despitethe strength of the Australian dollar the tsunamidisaster – WAPRES supplies pulp chips to Japan – andvarious political issues.

The mill owners wanted to further protect the mill’s electrical supplyand Carstairs was the man for the job. After IFI had completed a tour ofthe mill operations in the company of Site Manager, Chris Bachos,Carstairs entered into negotiations with Mark Robinson the ResidentSite Engineer.



Utilising the services of a company likeNilsen (part of the global TEGG group) is acompetitive way to protect an industrialoperation, whatever the size, fromdisruptions or failure of power suppliers.

Nilson works to:• Eliminate power interruptions • Optimise energy efficiency and or reduce

power costs

• Extend the usable life of electricalinfrastructure

• Save on ‘capex’ costs• Minimise safety risks.

Carstairs got his deal and IFI got to witnessfirst hand a chipping operation deep in theAustralian bush.

Mark Robinson, Gary Carstairs and Chris Bachos

Chris Bachos explains the key element ofproducing high quality graded chips isconstant knife sharpening andrefurbishment



Nilsen TEGG Service for inspection,testing and maintenance of HV &

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Nilsen operates its electrical maintenance, inspectionand testing service through our TEGG Service Group. Theservice provides your business with a thorough andcomprehensive maintenance program utilising leadinginvestigatory technologies and providing our clientswith a complete inventory assessment suitable for Auditand Certification purposes. The TEGG Service programincludes:

• Ultrasonic inspection & testing • Infrared thermography imaging • De-energised servicing• Voltage & current diagnostics • Power quality analysis • Electronic asset documentation

Our maintenance, inspection and testing work is carriedout under license from TEGG Service in North America,which is now operated through-out the world with par-ticipating Electrical Service Contractors in Europe, theUK and North America with Nilsen being the exclusivecontractor for Australia. When we perform our electricalmaintenance service on your electrical infrastructure thebenefits are:

• Reduction/elimination of power interruptions • Optimise energy efficiency/reduce power cost • Extend useable life of electrical infrastructure • Save on ‘capex’ costs • Minimise safety risks

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One of Diamond Mills main LV ACBs – this is a Nilsen NAB1 2000A AirCircuit Breaker, these disconnectors have been updated with NilsenNABPRO retrofit kit, allowing us to bring these older breakers with anewer on-board Protection Unit

Transformers – 1 x 1MVa and 1 x 3MVaONAN Txs”

DIAMOND MILL’S Main Sub Station – this is the LowVoltage Main Board showing the Mill’s primary isolationpoints for their LV reticulation feeders, which serves thewhole of the Mill operations and motor control centres

One of DiamondMills Oil Filled(ONAN) 1MVaTransformers


Visitors to Elmia Wood tradefair were able to get a quickglimpse. Now everyone can

take a closer look at the Komatsu845, the latest addition toKomatsu Forest's forwarderlineup.

The new Komatsu 845forwarder has been designed tomeet the toughest demandsexpected of smaller forwarders. Assuch, it's nimble, compact, andgentle yet productive. With a newchassis, a new engine, a newcrane, and a new bunk, theKomatsu 845 is a completely newversatile forwarder.

The Komatsu 845 has a newsplit frame design with a self-bearing axle and a new frame-axleinterface. The underside of theframe is designed to facilitatemobility in difficult terrain.Together with the 26.5" wheels,ground clearance is high andground pressure is low.

A new hydrostatictransmission system optimizespower usage. The systemrapidly adapts when the loadchanges depending on the terrain,obstacles, inclines, and craneloads. The good interactionbetween the crane functions andthe transmission enables themachine to operate withoutdisruptive drops in hydrauliccapacity.

The Komatsu 845 has a newfour-cylinder 4.9-liter engine withhigh torque at low engine speeds.The new engine complies with thetough environmental requirementsof Euromot Stage IV/EPA Tier 4Final that come into effect in 2014.

The crane on the Komatsu 845has a long reach, up to 33 feet (10m), and a combi outer boom witha ProTec link, internal hose routingthat protects hosing andhydraulics in dense stands. Highworking pressure makes it

efficient and together with thelarger capacity hydraulic lines onthe crane ensures the speed isthere when needed.

The cab interior offers plenty ofspace in all directions. The cabfeatures really good visibility allaround and upward. The cabenvironment is also very quiet.Better cab isolation blocks openchannels for noise and a noiseshield between the engine and thecab prevents engine noise fromentering the cab. The cab has anergonomically designed seatdeveloped specially for forestmachines.

Another new feature of theKomatsu 845 is the flexible gate,FlexGate, which moves up anddown if the crane strikes it. Thisprovides better visibility andbetter protection. The bunk

features a flexible load space,with width and height adjustment.

... And New upgradedKomatsu 855.1 forwarderForest launches a new upgradedforwarder – the Komatsu 855.1 –offering greater traction, a newbunk, and a refined power train.

High productivity is animportant characteristic of anyforest machine, regardless ofwhether it is a forwarder or aharvester. As such, the newKomatsu 855.1 featuresimprovements that primarilydeliver higher productivity,combined with betterperformance, a greater loadcapacity, and increased reliability.

The Komatsu 855.1 boasts abunk with a 14 t load capacity. Inorder to utilize the entire loadcapacity, the bunk is about 10%larger.

Traction on the new Komatsu855.1 is 182 kN (20.5 tonf ), whichis 11% more than its predecessor.The power train also features newcomponents to further increasereliability. The bogie axles nowhave a reinforced differential anddual bogie bearings. What's more,the Komatsu 855.1's transmissionprovides higher gearing.

The new bogie axles mean thatthe rear frames have beenupdated to models suitable forbogie stops. The new dualbearings on the bogie axles alsoincrease the distance between thewheels and the frame by 33 mm(1.3 inches) on both sides,providing more space for bogietracks.



CUTTING EDGE

Komatsu Forestlaunches small,gentle, but toughforwarder

Komatsu 855.1 forwarder

Komatsu 845

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Over 250 dealerrepresentatives from 19countries assembled for

the Bandit Industries 2013 dealermeeting, held August 13-15 atBandit’s headquarters near MountPleasant, Michigan. Usuallyscheduled every three years, thismeeting was organised after justtwo years due to exponentialgrowth and considerable productdevelopment for Bandit since theprevious event in 2011. The 2013Bandit dealer meeting alsocoincided with Bandit’s 30thanniversary.

The last three years have seenBandit's global workforce andsales volume double in size. Thecompany's dealer network nowspans more than 160 dealersworldwide, with 25 dealers joiningin just the last two years. A vastmajority of Bandit’s dealernetwork was represented at themeeting.

“We are very grateful for thehard work our dealers do inrepresenting Bandit and servingour customers,” Bandit IndustriesPresident Jerry Morey said. “It’snot enough to just have a goodproduct. We have built areputation over the last 30 yearsfor taking care of our customers,and that would be impossible todo without a strong dealernetwork. We will continue toprovide on going support for ourcurrent dealers as we expand,

working with them and ourcustomers to continually improvethe Bandit ownership experience.”

In addition to sales and serviceseminars, the three-day eventgave dealers a behind-the-sceneslook at the Bandit manufacturingprocess, as well as hands-onexperience with equipment and apreview of new machines andtechnologies. The company wasalso honoured Thursday morningwith speeches from Michigan 99thDistrict Representative KevinCotter and State Senator JudyEmmons, who recognised Banditfor 30 years of success as aMichigan company.

“We have invested considerableresources over the past two yearsto expand our dealer network,while expanding our lines ofequipment and available optionsfor customers in numerousindustries,” Morey said. “Ourcustomers have really noticed ourefforts, and they have respondedby purchasing Bandit machines inrecord numbers. Working closelywith our dealer network, we arelooking forward to an evenbrighter future with continuedexpansion and innovativeproducts, all backed by the bestcustomer service in the industry.”

Highlights of the newequipment and technologiesdisplayed at Bandit’s 2013 dealermeeting include:

New chipping drum optionfor XP-Series Beast recyclersDesigned for companies that wantto convert their Beast into a wholetree chipper, the new chippingdrum option replaces thetraditional Beast cuttermill with aBandit whole tree-style chippingdrum. This allows Beast users tohave the best of both worlds –high quality, screeneddimensional wood chips from atraditional whole tree chippingdrum. Because of the large infeedopening in the Beast it can betterprocess large, bulky material thatwould be difficult for whole treechippers to handle. Chippingdrums can be ordered on newModel 2680XP, 3680XP, and4680XP Beast recyclers, orretrofitted to older units.

New card breaker system fordrum-style hand-fed andwhole tree chippersBandit’s card breaker systemoperates similar to a screeningsystem in that it helps eliminateoversize chips to deliver auniform, more desirable end-product. The card breaker installsin the discharge of the machineand catches larger sized chipsexiting the drum housing.

Because of the extreme chipvelocity produced by Banditchippers, the larger chips strikingthe card breaker are reduced in

size as they flow through thedischarge chute. The Card Breakerdoes not reduce the throwingpower of the machine, and it canbe added to any Bandit drum-stylewhole tree chipper.

The Model 3750 trackcarrier/forestry mower enrouteThe Model 3750 is designed foroperators needing a relativelycompact machine with superiorflotation for delicate surfaces.Based on the Model 3500, theModel 3750 features a larger2,100 mm (84 in) wide forestrymower attachment and a Cat 315steel track undercarriage withultra-wide 800 mm pads. In thisconfiguration, the Model 3750 willcrawl with an estimated groundpressure of just 3.9 PSI. Engineoptions up to 275 HP areavailable, and it features a deluxe,state-of-the-art operators cab withfull climate control, external videocameras, fingertip joystickcontrols and electronic monitoringsystems.

Model 2650 stump grinderalso on the wayFilling the gap between Bandit’spopular Model 2550 and 2900stump grinders, the Model 2650offers engine options to 61 HP. Itrides on an expandable trackundercarriage or all-terrainflotation tires, and featuresbeltless hydrostatic direct drivefor reduced maintenance costs. Itcomes standard with manualcontrols and the Bandit Revolutioncutter wheel, with wireless remotecontrol an option.www.banditindustries.com


CUTTING EDGE

Bandit dealer meetingrecognises growth

The 2013 Bandit dealer meeting



CUTTING EDGE

Tigercat joins forces with FPTTigercat and FPT Industrial have formed an alliance for the supply of state-of-the-artFPT Tier 4 diesel engines

The FPT Tier 4i 6.7 L enginewill be the first to appear inTigercat machines. The new

E-series skidders, including the620E, 630E and 635E will all bepowered by this engine. Inaddition, the 726E feller buncherand M726E mulcher will beequipped with the FPT Tier 4i 8.7 Lengine. These machines wereinitiated last month.

The engines supplied by FPTIndustrial meet the stringent Tier 4emission levels without the needfor variable geometryturbochargers, an EGR system, ahigher capacity cooling system, anintake throttle body or a dieselparticulate filter. Furthermore, theyoffer improved reliability and lowerlong-term maintenance costs. Mostof the new emission equipment isfound in the exhaust or after-treatment system. The key is theselective catalyst reduction (SCR)which converts the harmfulcomponents of the exhaust gasstream into water, nitrogen, andcarbon dioxide.

For the operator, other thanrefilling Diesel Exhaust Fluid or DEFtank, (DEF is commonly known asurea) no other action is required forthe SCR system to function.

The biggest benefit for Tigercatmachine owners is that the FPTengine series is fully supported byTigercat, including all parts,service, warranty and technicalsupport.

Thanks to its European roots,FPT Industrial has been able togather significant know-how onemissions reduction, starting towork on this issue as early as 1995and having produced over 350,000engines equipped with its ownpatented SCR technology.

FPT Industrial is a company ofFIAT Industrial dedicated to thedesign, production and sale ofpowertrains for on/off-road vehicle,marine and power generationapplications. The companyemploys approximately 8,000people worldwide, in ten plantsand six R&D centres. FPTIndustrial’s sales network consistsof 100 dealers and over 1,300service centres in about 100

countries. A wide range of products(five engine ranges from 31 to 740kW and transmissions with

maximum torque of 300 to 500Nm) and a close focus on R&Dactivities make FPT Industrial a

world leader in industrialpowertrains. www.tigercat.com

The Tigercat 726E feller buncher will be boosted with an FPT state-of-the-art FPT Tier 4 diesel engines

Deere ups learning capacity in DakotaIn partnership with RDO EquipmentCo, John Deere plans to expand itsC&F Tech initiative to include NorthDakota State College of Science inWahpeton, North Dakota. The JohnDeere dealer technician job trainingprogram is a two-year associate’sdegree that enables students totroubleshoot, service, repair, andrebuild diesel equipment used bycustomers nationwide.“The world’s growing population

calls for an even greater need ofinfrastructure equipment andthose who can keep themrunning,” John Deere Construction& Forestry Division Manager JeffKraft said. “This new college willprovide the knowledge and skillsneeded for a successful andrewarding career at a John Deeredealership and help resolvetechnician shortages.”

The C&F Tech program is apartnership between John Deere,its dealers, and select communitycolleges across the country.Students are sponsored by Deeredealers to attend a participatingcollege. These students are ableto apply knowledge developedthrough dealership workexperience, along with the collegecurriculum, and graduate with atwo-year AAS degree in DieselTechnology or equivalent.

“Qualified technicians areintegral in keeping our customers’equipment up and running,” RDOEquipment Executive VicePresident for OrganisationalDevelopment, Jean Zimmerman,said. “We invest in techniciansbecause they are the best in theindustry and we’re excited to workclosely with NDSCS to provide

successful graduates theopportunity to work at a JohnDeere dealership.”

The C&F Tech Initiative expandsthe John Deere commitment atNDSCS, building on the success ofthe existing John Deere Ag & TurfTechnician program.

“The expansion of our private-public partnership with John Deereand RDO fills a critical need,especially in this region,” NDSCSPresident John Richman said. “Andthe benefit to our students is morethan the access to the most up-to-date technology and equipment.Ultimately, this partnershiplaunches very successful careerswith RDO for our students.”


Morbark, Inc., opened its seventhDemo Days event — it’s second ofthe year — with current and

potential customers and members of theirauthorized industrial dealer network inattendance for factory tours, networkingopportunities, vendor booths, aninformational seminar, and the first BoxerRodeo Team Leader Competition. The finalevent concluded with demonstrations ofequipment for the forestry and recyclingmarkets.

Thursday’s seminar featured Aaron Cozartfrom Cummins Bridgeway, Steve Kimbell ofSuperior Diesel, Inc. (John Deere), and ShanePatzer of Michigan CAT, speaking on theupcoming Tier 4 Final engine standards.

The Boxer Rodeo showcased Morbark’snewest equipment line, the Boxer compactutility loaders, as staff members raced themini-skid steers while performing a variety oftasks. Mike Hadanek, Morbark Research andDevelopment Specialist, won thecompetition. After the race, attendees hadthe opportunity to try out the machines.

Approximately 150 people from eightcountries attended the 2013 Fall Demo Days.The highlight of the event was theequipment demonstrations. Morbarklistened to customer feedback whenchoosing the equipment to run, which

included the 2755Flail Chiparvestor®as well as the new40/36 Whole TreeMicroChipper,which debuted inMay.

TheMicroChipper isdesigned toproduce superiormicrochips for useby pellet mills andas supplementalfuel forcogeneration atcoal facilities.Another productfirst shown in Mayis the 3200 WoodHog horizontalgrinder, created to fill the gap betweenMorbark’s 2600 and 3800 Wood Hogs for therecycling market and mulch producers.

Completing the demonstration lineupwere: the Beever™ M20R Forestry chipper,the 50/48 NCL Whole Tree Drum Chipper, the6600 Track Wood Hog horizontal grinder, andthe 1600 Tub Grinder.

www.morbark.com


CUTTING EDGE

Morbark hosts Fall Demo Days

Peterson Hosts Demo DayThe demo day featured stations showcasingthe 16 pieces of equipment on display.Guests started at different sections and hada set time to view the machinery, assisted byat least two members of Peterson'spersonnel. The types of equipment ondisplay included 5710C, 2710C, 4700B,horizontal grinders; 4300B, 4310B drumchippers; 4800F, 5900E disc chippers/flail;BTR70 blower trailer; DS6162 screens; andthe new Terra Select S6-E star screen.

New Peterson 4300B drum chipper launchedThe new Peterson 4300B drum chipper has been updated for 2014 with newfeatures that high-volume biomass chippers demand. The 4300B can beequipped with either a 6-pocket (to make standard biomass chips) or 12-pocket(to make microchips) drum depending on your material needs.

www.petersoncorp.com


Agri Technica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

www.agritechnica.com

AHWI Prinoth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

www.ahwi.com

Bandit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

www.banditchippers.com

Barko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

www.barko.com

BRON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

www.rwfbron.com

CONEXPO – CON /AGG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC

www.conexpoconagg.com

Clark Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

www.clarktracks.com

CLEANFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44/65

www.cleanfix.org

Fecon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

www.fecon.com

Halco Software Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

www.halcosoftware.com

Indexator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

www.indexator.se

Komatsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FC/43


Lako Forest Oy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

www.lakoforest.fi.

Lucidyne Technologies Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

www.lucidyne.com

Logmax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

www.logmax.com

Morbark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

www.morbark.com

Nokian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

www.nokianheavytyres.com

OFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

www.ofachain.net

Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC

www.petersoncorp.com

Prime Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

www.prime-tech.com

Rottne Industri AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

www.rottne.com

Select Sawmill Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

www.selectsawmill.com

Seppi M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

www.seppi.com

Serra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

www.serra-sawmill.com

Soderhamn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

www.se-saws.com

Springer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

www.springer.eu

SP Maskiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

www.spmaskiner.com

Tamtron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

www.tamtron.fi

Tigercat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

www.tigercat.com

USNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 & OBC

www.usnr.com

Ventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

www.venturamaq.com

Wood-Mizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

www.woodmizer.com


ADVERTISERS INDEX

UK, Europe, South Africa, US East CoastCONTACT: Phil Playle or David Lansdowne

Lansdowne Media Services Ltd

Tel: +44 (0)1442 877 777

Fax: +44 (0)1442 870 617

Email: [email protected]

or [email protected]

JapanCONTACT: Yuko Ishihara

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


Western USA (AZ, CA, NV, UT) Australia, & New ZealandCONTACT: George Roman

Roy McDonald Associates, Inc

4779 Luna Ridge Court,

Las Vegas NV 89129, USA

Tel: +1 (702) 515 7247

Fax: +1 (702) 515 7248


Western USA (MT, ID, OR,WA) & CanadaCONTACT: Bob Warren

Lansdowne Media Services Ltd

Tel: +44 (0)1442 877 777

Fax: +44 (0)1442 870 617


US Mid-West, Central & MountainCONTACT: Kevin Lapham

J.P.Media Inc

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

IL 60563, USA

Tel: +1 (630) 420 9752

Fax: +1 (630) 420 9763


South AmericaCONTACT: Ricardo Cortés

Editec S.A.

Avda del Cóndor 844 Of. 205,

Cuidad Empresarial -

Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile

Tel: +56 2 757 4200

Fax: +56 2 757 4201


SALES OFFICES ADVERTISERS INDEX

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Join us at Expo Forest 2014

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http://www.usnr.com

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