system tm news no.2 2014 (english version)

NEWSno. 2 - 2014www.systemtm.com

Flooring company Ten Oaks in Virginia invests in new machi-nes for their produc-tion

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Enrique R. Zeni & CIA in Argentina invests in the first optimizing cross-cut line, with mini CT scanner

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Second-hand equip-ment from System TM resulted in a new investment for furniture manufacturer Z.P.U. Prawda

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optimization of staff and wood resources

Four-saw optimizing soluti-on sold to the South Ame-rican market

With the South American market being in a rapid development in the solid wood industry, many companies are currently investing in the newest optimizing equipment for their production facili-ties. This is also the case for Araupel S.A. based in Brazil.

First GOLDENEYE 302 scanner sold to the South American market The South American company Laharrague Chodorge S.A., based in Argentina, has optimized their production for moulding and millwork components by combining a moulder, scanner and an optimizing cross-cut saw. The combination of one saw – one scanner is a new system solution from System TM and with this investment, it is also the first GOLDENEYE 302 scanner from MiCROTEC sold to the South American market.

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The production facilities at Laharaque Chodorge S.A. in Montecarlo

Laharraque Chodorge S.A.The company emerged from two compa-

nies: Establecimiento Maderero Chodorge S.A. and Puerto Laharrague S.A. and consists of 350 employees. The expertise from the two companies can be tracked back to 1968, which makes Laharrague Chordorge S.A. one of the oldest timber companies operating in Misiones in Argentina. Since the merge in 2005 Laharrague Chodorge has managed to use their competencies to optimize their ef-ficiency, which has resulted in an increased amount of sawn timber per year going from 23,000m³ to 45,000m³. The company pro-duces moulding and millwork components in softwood for both the international and South American market.

The solution for Laharrague Chodorge S.A.

Laharrague Chodorge S.A. invested in a new, simple and very efficient system solu-tion for handling, scanning and cross-cutting of solid wood. To adjust to the requirements of Laharrague Chordorge S.A., the line is designed to be very flexible, and is capa-ble of both cross-cutting of workpieces for finger-joint and components, but also quality sorting of sawn timber. The line consists of a moulder infeed for feeding of two moulders

from Grupo Linares, a MiCROTEC GOLDE-NEYE 302 multi-sensor scanner for wood components, intelligent sorting system of sawn timber and workpieces to components, optimizing cross-cut saw model Opti-Kap 5003 and a sorting belt conveyor for correct sorting of cross-cut components. Depending on the production run, it is possible to use both or only one of the moulders.

GOLDENEYE 302The multi-sensor scanner GOLDENEYE 302

from MiCROTEC, is a new developed scan-ner that recognizes wood defects in a very reliable way in order to automate, streamline and optimize the manufacturing process. The value optimization software considers custo-mer specific grading, cross-cutting and sor-ting rules. Through combination of different technologies it has been possible to minimize the number of cameras, without losing the degree of utilization of the wood. MiCROTEC has designed the GOLDENEYE 300 scanner with three goals in mind:

• To increase the value in wood compo-nent manufacturing

• Making scanning more accurate• Making optimization more powerful

and easier to use

New standard concept from System TM and MiCROTEC

Through great co-operation it has been possible to design a very competent and ef-ficient solution for handling, scanning and cross-cutting of solid wood. The concept consists of an optimizing cross-cut saw mo-del Opti-Kap 5003 Version 2 and MiCROTEC scanner GOLDENEYE 302. The Opti-Kap 5003 cross-cut saw has a unique saw stroke, and the design of the saw ensures a high quality and accuracy of the cut, with an extremely high capacity. The GOLDENEYE 300 identifies all details of the lumber in the same high standard as the other scanner models from MiCROTEC, without losing the degree of uti-lization of the wood. The only difference is through speed, that as a maximum is able to scan the wood at a speed capable of feeding one saw.

This high technological system solution enables Laharrague Chodorge S.A. to maxi-mize their production capacity and gain full utilization of the wood, at the best price in the industry.

The optimizing solution from System TM consists of the following:

• Two moulders• Optimizing cross-cut saw model

Opti-Kap 5003• MiCROTEC Scanner model

GOLDENEYE 302

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System TMs optimizing cross-cut line:Production: Moulding and millwork components

Wood species: Softwood

Number of operators:

Louis G.C. Chordorge, Presidiente

“At Laharrague Chodorge S.A. we have a big focus on optimizing our production with the newest technology. Through our investment in the system solution from System TM and MiCROTEC, we have optimized our pro-duction at a really good price. We are very satisfied and we have had a very good co-operation with both System TM and MiCROTEC.”

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MICROTEC GOLDENEYE 302 SCANNERDetection of defects and quality for cross-cut

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Flooring company in Virgi-nia invests in new equipment for their productionAfter a great co-operation and process working on designing the best system solution for Ten Oaks they decided to invest in new equipment from System TM for their flooring production. With a great focus on producing products of a very high quality, they found the System TM solution most suitable for their needs.

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Ten Oaks In the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge

Mountains is where Ten Oaks is located. Their manufacturing operation sources the fi-nest Appalachian hardwood for their flooring, only from Verified Sustainable Hardwood Forests. For more than a century Ten Oaks has been a family run business and is now on the fourth generation. Ten Oaks is the culmi-nation of owners’ forest products experience and family values, from the first generation of sawmill entrepreneurs to the fourth gene-ration of wood scientists and engineers.

The unique combination of location, tra-dition and experience forms the foundation upon which Ten Oaks’ product innovation is built. When adding the important family values this provides the engine to turn inno-vative, cutting edge concepts into new indu-stry standards. Sustained excellence within quality, ethics and customer service is the main goal of the Ten Oaks family.

Ten Oaks solid hardwood flooring The state-of-the-art manufacturing facili-

ties of Ten Oaks produces traditional quality flooring with an eye to the future through their revolutionary Six Side Seal. The Six Side Seal ia a moisture barrier that coats each surface immediately after machining, keeping the floor “manufacture fresh” and allowing for the best side match available anywhere. Ten Oaks provide the highest quality and lon-gest lasting value in solid hardwood flooring.

The optimizing cross-cut lineThe cross-cut line that Ten Oaks invested

in from System TM produces hardwood strip flooring in red and white oak. It consists of a MiCROTEC 502 scanner including x-ray that detects defects and quality of the wood before the cross-cut saws. After the scanner, the workpieces are automatically divided bet-ween three optimizing cross-cut saws Opti-Kap 5003, and the cut workpieces will then be printed for correct orientation before the

next main machine. The line also consists of four sorting belts after the saws, where the cut workpieces are sorted according to width and for re-rip.

The uniqueness of the lineThe unique material handling between

the scanner and the three saws, makes it possible to run workpieces with a very large length variation. Furthermore the design of the line and the material handling system, makes it possible for Ten Oaks to produce three different products in one production run. This optimizes on both their wood and staff resources, because the operators does not have to spend time sorting the work-pieces manually, and they are much more flexible with regards to their production and order intake. System TM is proud to have delivered this line and look forward to many years of great co-operation with Ten Oaks in the future.

The new optimizing cross-cut line from System TM consists of the following:

• MiCROTEC Scanner GOLDENEYE 502

• Three optimizing cross-cut saws model Opti-Kap 5003

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System TMs optimizing cross-cut line:Production: Flooring

Wood species: Hardwood


The Ten Oaks production facilties in Stuart, Virginia

Adam Birkett, Ten Oaks “The solution from System TM /MiCROTEC was customized for our production. We were satisfied with every step; from design, to logistics manage-ment, to installation. This was a large project for us, and System TM, along with their Stiles partners, worked with us through every obstacle we encountered. Their after-sales service has been excep-tional, and we look forward to working with them into the future.”


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Araupel S.A.’s production facilities in Brazil

OPTI-KAP 5003 Optimizing cross-cut saw

Araupel S.A. Araupel S.A. has emerged from two

companies founded in the 1910’s. In 1997 the enterprise decided on the current company name. Araupel S.A. works globally with activities aimed at reforestation and high quality wood products processing business. They own their own forests that cultivate species such as Araucaria Angustifolia, Pine Taeda and Eucalyptus. More than two million tree seedings are grown in their own nursery every year for reforestation. From planting to harvesting, all stages of the production process are done aiming at production maxi-mization, raw material quality development, and natural forest preservation.

Araupel S.A. excel in exporting mouldings,

panels, doors, stairs and furniture compo-nents, mainly for the European and North American market. As a trademark, Araupel

System solution from System TM resulted in more produc-tion investments for Brazilian Araupel S.A.With the South American market being in a rapid development within the solid wood industry, many companies are currently investing in the newest optimizing equipment for their production facilities. This is also the case for Araupel S.A. based in Brazil.

S.A. is known in several countries for the high quality of their products, and their ca-pability of attending very demanding markets and customer requirements. This is also the reason why they have such a great focus on employee development and training.

The optimizing solution from System TMThe optimizing cross-cut line that Araupel

S.A. invested in from System TM, produces moulding and millwork components. It con-sists of an Opti-Feed 6000 infeed solution, designed to adjust to the speed of the fol-lowing main machine. This ensures an in-creased machine capacity, but also releases the operators at Araupel S.A. from hard and repetitive work. After the Opti-Feed 6000 the workpieces are automatically transported to a MiCROTEC GOLDENEYE 502 scanner that detects defects and quality of the wood, be-fore the cross-cut saws.

This line consists of three optimizing cross-cut saws Opti-Kap 5003. This version of the System TM cross-cut saw has a unique saw stroke and design which ensure a very high quality and accuracy of the cut. The composition of the line is designed so that Araupel S.A. has the best optimization of their wood at a very high capacity.

During the project process Araupel S.A. decided to buy the entire system solution from System TM. This included the automatic infeed Opti-Feed 6000, the GOLDENEYE 502 scanner from MiCROTEC, the three optimi-zing cross-cut saws, but also all conveyor belts, sorting belts and platforms.

Education, training and dedication at System TM and MiCROTEC

4 operators from Araupel S.A. participa-ted in training of the System TM line and

MiCROTEC scanner. They spent time both in Denmark at the System TM facilities, and also in Italy at the MiCROTEC facilities. The training went very well, and the operators from Araupel S.A. were all very dedicated and focused on the task.

The training at System TM and MiCRO-TEC is all part of ensuring that the customer achieves the best possible results and experi-ence with the equipment. A great advantage is that the customer has the possibility to not only see the line up and running before it is shipped, but they are also able to run the line themselves. This provides the operators with a basic hands-on knowledge in connec-tion with operating the line, and it is also an opportunity to make smaller adjustments and corrections to the line setup. The customer is guaranteed a 100% functional line where

System TM’s optimizing cross-cut line:Production: Moulding and Millwork components



The first optimzing cross-cut line from System TM consists of the following:

• Opti-Feed 6000 automated infeed system

• MiCROTEC Scanner GOLDENEYE 502

• Three optimizing cross-cut saws model 5003

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OPTI-FEED 6000Automated infeed system

One of Araupel S.A.’s forests which is used in their production

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Araupels three-saw solution:

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The operation team from Araupel S.A. at their training visit in Denmark

OPTI-KAP 5003 Optimizing cross-cut saws

System solution from System TM resulted in more produc-tion investments for Brazilian Araupel S.A.With the South American market being in a rapid development within the solid wood industry, many companies are currently investing in the newest optimizing equipment for their production facilities. This is also the case for Araupel S.A. based in Brazil.

MiCROTEC scanner. They spent time both in Denmark at the System TM facilities, and also in Italy at the MiCROTEC facilities. The training went very well, and the operators from Araupel S.A. were all very dedicated and focused on the task.

The training at System TM and MiCRO-TEC is all part of ensuring that the customer achieves the best possible results and experi-ence with the equipment. A great advantage is that the customer has the possibility to not only see the line up and running before it is shipped, but they are also able to run the line themselves. This provides the operators with a basic hands-on knowledge in connec-tion with operating the line, and it is also an opportunity to make smaller adjustments and corrections to the line setup. The customer is guaranteed a 100% functional line where

all potential start-up adjustments are already completed. The process of assembling the line at the customer’s facilities is made a lot easier, and the operators on site are already comfortable with their new equipment.

Perfect performance and fantastic co-operation results in new order

Araupel S.A. is a company in a rapid de-velopment and they have decided to expand and build a new factory in order to keep up with demands. During this entire process, the co-operation between Araupel S.A. and System TM has been amazing, and because of this, Araupel S.A. has requested System TM to deliver equipment for their new production facilities.

A four-saw system solutionThe new optimizing cross-cut line will also

be producing moulding and millwork compo-nents and consist of the same equipment as the one Araupel S.A has already bought. The only difference is that this new system solu-tion consist of four optimizing cross-cut saws Opti-Kap 5003, instead of three. This enables the line to thoroughly increase its capacity and utilize the wood. System TM has been so pleased with the fantastic co-operation with Araupel S.A. and is very happy that this great co-operation and partnership will continue in the future as well.

System TM’s optimizing cross-cut line:Production: Moulding and Millwork components



Valdir do Vale, Industrial ManagerCelio F.V. Sarmento, Coordinator of Research & Development“The reason why we chose a System TM solution was because they managed to live up to all our requirements. We have been very satisfied with the entire process and therefore we also decided to invest in another solution from System TM. We have no doubts that our future co-operation will be just as fan-tastic as it has been so far. ”

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The second optimzing solution from System TM consists of the following:

• Opti-Feed 6000 automated infeed system

• MiCROTEC Scanner GOLDENEYE 502• Four optimizing cross-cut saws model

Opti-Kap 5003

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Araupels new four saw solution system:

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Enrique R. ZENI & CíaEnrique R. ZENI & Cía was founded in

the 1940’s and is today a solid market lea-der within the company’s different fields of business. They own more than 6,000 hectare forest, which consist of Pine, Eucalyptus and Australian red cedar. The production facilities are 40,000 m². Among their different wood products you will find moulding, wood pellets and surfaced lumber. The optimizing cross-cut line that Enrique R. ZENI & Cía invested in from System TM produces moulding and millwork components.

The optimizing cross-cut lineThe line consists of an Opti-Feed 6000 auto-

matic infeed solution, MiCROTEC GOLDENEYE 502 scanner, a mini CT scanner with three x-ray units for internal pith detection and positi-oning, three optimizing cross-cut saws model Opti-Kap 5003, six uniquely designed re-rip channels, ripsaw and sorting belts.

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First optimizing cross-cut line, including mini CT scanner for internal pith detection and positioning, sold to ArgentinaEnrique R. ZENI & Cía have a big focus on investing in the latest optimi-zing equipment for their production facilities. Together with System TM and MiCROTEC, a system solution was developed to match their exact re-quirements and wishes.

One of the unique features of this design is that the line consists of six re-rip channels, significantly simplifying the re-rip process. Previously it was the operator that manually sorted the workpieces into the correct chan-nels for re-rip, now this process has been automated. When the workpieces are trans-ported through the scanner, the optimization program will identify how they should be re-ripped and they will automatically be trans-ported to the correct re-rip channel.

Mini CT scanner with internal pith de-tection and positioning

It has been very important for Zeni & Cía to optimize their production with regards to the utilization of their wood, and they had a wish to be capable of utilizing the pith with regards to its position. Identifying the loca-tion of the pith in a workpiece can be very challenging and difficult, but MiCROTEC has developed a mini CT scanner capable of just

this. The CT scanner module, which is placed just in front of the GOLDENEYE 502, consists of three X-Ray units providing a three dimen-sional image of the wood, which makes it possible to identify the exact position of the pith. Through this pith detection technology, it is possible to optimize on the basis of the positioning of the pith, ensuring the correct quality of the end product.

The design and the functions of this opti-mizing cross-cut line, including pith detection and the automation of the re-rip process, ensure that Enrique R. ZENI & Cía optimize on their staff and wood resources. With an optimal utilization of the wood, an end pro-duct of the highest quality and optimization of their staff resources, this system solution is living up to all their requirements and System TM and MiCROTEC are looking for-ward to the future co-operation.

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Production factory in Esquina, Argentina

System TMs optimizing cross-cut line:Production: Moulding & millwork



The optimizing cross-cut line from System TM con-sists of the following:

• Opti-Feed 6000 automated feeding system

• MiCROTEC Scanner GOLDENEYE 502 with mini CT

• Three optimizing cross-cut saws model Opti-Kap 5003

>>Patricio Zeni, Director“The reason why we chose the system solution from System TM and MiCROTEC was because they were ca-pable of including pith de-tection and positioning in their design. It was also a very important factor to us that the entire line and pro-ject management was provi-ded from only one supplier. ”

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Z.P.U. Prawda from Poland invests in new system soluti-on from System TMInitially Z.P.U. Prawda was looking to upgrade their existing second-hand equipment from System TM. Instead, they decided to invest in a new sy-stem solution from System TM, and they also decided to build new produ-ction facilities to truly optimize their production.

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Opti-Feed 6000 automatic feeding of the line

System TMs cross-cut solution:Production: Furniture components




MOULDER

The optimizing cross-cut line from System TM con-sists of the following:

• Opti-Feed 6000 automated feeding system

• Moulder• MiCROTEC Scanner GOLDENEYE

501 • Two optimizing cross-cut saws

model Opti-Kap 5003 • Opti-Stack 3000 automated

stacking system

The production facilities at Z.P.U. Prawda in Poland

Z.P.U. PrawdaThe company was established in 1989 and

is located in the east of Poland. For many years they have had a very well established co-operation with the Swedish furniture company IKEA, and their plywood production has expanded worldwide. In 2001 Z.P.U. Prawda built a new manufacturing facility and specialized in the production of chest and frame furniture in pine and birch. These dif-ferent developments have made them one of the biggest employers in the region.

The process of the investmentZ.P.U. Prawda bought System TM second-

hand equipment that has been running since the late 1990’s. Today, many years later, the System TM line is still part of their produc-tion, and throughout the years it has been of great satisfaction and functioning really well.

When Z.P.U. Prawda decided that it was time to optimize their production, their ini-tial thought was to rebuild the second-hand System TM line. After several meetings with

System TM that presented them with diffe-rent solutions, they ended up investing in an entire new system solution.

The optimizing cross-cut lineThe line consists of an automatic infeed

system Opti-Feed 6000 that feeds the raw material to the subsequent moulder. As one of the special features of the line, a metal detector is placed just before the moulder to ensure that any wood consisting of metal, is removed. The line is designed with an extra buffer system, making it possible to buffer lamellas from the moulder, but also to feed lamellas directly to the scanner.

Before the MiCROTEC high-speed GOLDENEYE 501 visual scanner, the lamel-las can be manually stress graded. Two optimizing cross-cut saws, model Opti-Kap 5003 then cuts the lamellas according to the optimization program. The line consists of different sorting options, such as sorting for finger-jointing, manual stacking and automa-tic stacking via four Opti-Stack 3000 double stackers from System TM.

What must be highlightedIn the process of deciding which scanner

would be most suitable and efficient in their production, Z.P.U. Prawda visited MiCROTEC in Italy to test the GOLDENEYE 501 scanner with the lamellas used in their production. After several tests with the MiCROTEC scan-ner and other scanner candidates, Z.P.U. Prawda was certain that the scanner capable of living up to their requirements, was the MiCROTEC 501 scanner. This particular scan-ner establishes the most efficient cross-cut position for boards and lamellas, based on the customer’s specific quality requirements.

Great flexibilityIt was a great process designing this so-

lution for Z.P.U. Prawda, and System TM is very proud to have delivered this line. During the process, many smaller modifications to the line has been made, and this has only been possible due to the great teamwork between the Poland based System TM Sales Engineer, the System TM sales team and the customer.

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Automated material handling systems from System TMSystem TM offers a wide range of automated handling systems for automation of main machines in a production. Our auto-mated handling machines are designed to dramatically increase the capacity of the main machine and to reduce labour costs. In order to meet all customer demands, our range of material handling systems consist of both standard system solu-tions and fully customized project solutions.

Automated feeding systemsAn automatic infeed system designed to feed layers or single workpieces in a ca-

pacity adjusted to the speed of the following main machine, enabling both increased machine capacity and release of labor from hard and repetitive work.

Automated stacking systemsAn automated stacking system from System TM will increase your production and

provide an optimal utilization of your main machine’s capacity. The system will release labor from hard and repetitive work and provide careful and reliable handling of the workpieces.

With System TM’s automated material handling systems we are able to advise and supply you with the right solution to fulfill your specific requirements and demands, and to obtain a more ef-ficient and profitable production.

Please visit our website at www.systemtm.com and find the material handling solution suited for you and your production.

Intelligent stacking, de-stacking and grading lineSystem TM offers a unique handling and software solution to match a large num-

ber of customer needs. The system can be designed to match a number of different needs such as for example stacking, de-stacking, grading, measuring by dimensions and data logging to/from stock.

Optimizing cross-cut sawsAn optimizing cross-cut saw from System TM ensures optimal utilization of the lum-

ber and an unbeatable high capacity in your production. The wide range of optimizing cross-cut saws all have an impressive power, intelligent performance and a high level of safety.

New Area Sales ManagerSystem TM is proud to present Mr. Jean-

Luc Croteau as the new Area Sales Manager for the North American market. Mr. Croteau will be a part of the North American sales team, together with existing Area Sales Man-ager Mr. Peter Simonsen and Sales Engineer Mr. Morten Plejdrup.

Short presentation of Jean-LucJean-Luc has worked in the wood working

industry on the North American market for the past 20 years. With his vast experience

and with his base in North America, Jean-Luc will be able to provide the customers with the best possible support, to optimize on their staff and wood resources. Jean-Luc says the following about this new opportunity:

“I’m very proud to join a professional team like System TM, and look forward to the new challenges”

System TM welcomes Jean-Luc as our new Area Sales Manager on the North American market, and look forward to our co-operation in the future.

System TM A/SSkovdalsvej 35DK-8300 OdderDenmarkTel: +45 86 54 33 55Fax: +45 86 54 32 [email protected]

Area Sales Manager Jean-Luc Croteau

New Area Sales Manager on the North American marketSystem TM is expanding on the North American market, and has employed a highly experien-ced Area Sales Manager to provide extra support for their customers.

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