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What's Happening in our Forest?...
What's Happening in our Forest?
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New VAB Lineal Grading Optimizer at Sexton Lumber...
New VAB Lineal Grading Optimizer at Sexton Lumber
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Eltec harvester at work in the Quebec forest...
Eltec harvester at work in the Quebec forest
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USNR log loader minds log gap, improves throughput...
USNR log loader minds log gap, improves throughput

Operation Reports

Turuss facility up-and-running in Ontario

Truckloads of raw lumber arrive daily at the Turuss (Canada) Industry Co. Ltd. facility in Chesley, Ont., which opened last summer as part of the China-based hardwood floor manufacturer.

Management changes at Weston

Weston Forest Products made changes to its management structure with the addition of four new partners.

Machinery

Eighty-five percent of current robotics use in the woodworking industry is on the handling side, while assembly and machinery account for 10% and 5% respectively. Handling Robotics

The increasing use of robotics in the manufacturing sector is now being incorporated into the wood products industry.

Turning Up Productivity and Safety

In the past, many wood panel mills used manual labour to turn loads, and while most mills today have automated equipment for this task, the latest generation of load and pallet turners is capable of boosting productivity and safety while reducing cost. A growing number of proactive manufacturers that are turning to these new load and pallet turners are realizing significant benefits.

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