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Sierra Pacific Breaks Ground In Eugene 

Sierra Pacific Breaks Ground In Eugene  Sierra Pacific Industries broke ground on its new state-of-the-art sawmill in Eugene, Ore. in early November. SPI’s Oregon crews joined in celebrating the placement of the first column—the start of what will soon be a nearly...

Upgraded From Tigercat: 850B Processor

Upgraded From Tigercat: 850B Processor The 850 processor, the Tigercat branded purpose-built alternative to excavator conversions, has been upgraded for improved performance. The new 850B retains all of the advantages over converted excavators used in roadside...

Maine Logger Training Program Graduates Recognized

Maine Logger Training Program Graduates Recognized Upon completing an extensive 20-week curriculum, graduates of the Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking Program (MLOFT) were recently recognized at the Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) Alfond...

Logger Co-op Launches Wisconsin Chip Mill

Logger Co-op Launches Wisconsin Chip Mill A precedent-setting milestone was marked in Tilleda, Wis., with the launch of the United States’ first chip mill owned and operated by a logger cooperative—a major step forward for collaboration and sustainability in the...

West Fraser To Idle Mills In Georgia, British Columbia

West Fraser To Idle Mills In Georgia, British Columbia West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced in early November it will permanently close both its Augusta, Ga. and 100 Mile House, British Columbia sawmills by the end of 2025 following an orderly wind-down. The decision...

New Komatsu Full-Service Distribution Center In Alberta Set To Open In Early 2026

New Komatsu Full-Service Distribution Center In Alberta Set To Open In Early 2026 Komatsu is strengthening its commitment to Canadian customers with a major investment to double the size of its parts distribution footprint and transform its Edmonton, Alberta, parts...

New From Husqvarna: 564 XP Fuel-Injected Pro Saw

New From Husqvarna: 564 XP Fuel-Injected Pro Saw  The Husqvarna 564 XP is a groundbreaking 60 cc chainsaw designed for forestry and tree care professionals who demand cutting-edge performance. Combining the compact size and maneuverability of a 50 cc saw with the...

PotlatchDeltic, Rayonier To Merge 

PotlatchDeltic, Rayonier To Merge  Rayonier, bringing its timberland real estate investment trust (REIT) to the table, and PotlatchDeltic, with its REIT and multiple wood products mills, have entered into a merger agreement. The new company is expected to have an...

GLTPA Supports New Biorefinery Project 

GLTPA Supports New Biorefinery Project  The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Assn. (GLTPA) has voiced strong support for the Wisconsin Forestry Revitalization Bill, introduced by a trio of State Senators along with two State Representatives. The proposed legislation...

Mark Turner Named FRA’s 2025 Western Region Outstanding Logger

Mark Turner Named FRA’s 2025 Western Region Outstanding Logger The Forest Resources Assn. (FRA) and John Deere honored Turner Logging, Inc. as the 2025 Western Region Outstanding Logger award winner. The award was presented at the Western Region/Montana Wood...
New From Cat: 558 Forest Machine

New From Cat: 558 Forest Machine

Feb 15, 2023 |

The new Cat 558 next generation forest machine features several design upgrades for boosting production. “The previous 558 was the best in its class for moving timber with power and reliability,” says Brent Uitermarkt, vice president for Caterpillar’s forestry products. “The new 558 next gen machine builds on that by being even…

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Vermeer Redesigns HG4000 Grinder

Vermeer Redesigns HG4000 Grinder

Jan 11, 2023 |

Vermeer has redesigned the Vermeer HG4000 horizontal grinder; this new generation delivers powerful performance in various wood waste recycling applications and landscaping material production. It’s equipped with a 536 HP (399.7-kW) CAT C13B T4F/Stage V diesel engine, a Series III duplex drum, an aggressive infeed…

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New From Komatsu: XT-5 Tracked Harvesters

New From Komatsu: XT-5 Tracked Harvesters

Nov 2, 2022 |

To harvest trees in tight, dense and rugged-terrain forests, operators need machines with maneuverability, power, versatility and reliability. With Komatsu’s XT-5 tracked harvesters, operators can harvest closer to the carrier and maneuver confidently thanks to a lower center of gravity and off-set boom…

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