by Tony Kryzanowski | Sep 30, 2026 | 2026, August/September/October 2026, Forestnet Magazine, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, New Technology, Research & Innovation, Sawmill
An Alberta company has completed the construction of an $80 million state-of-the-art glulam manufacturing plant north of Edmonton, using Canadian dimension lumber, lamstock, to create products that the company says will compete directly with European manufacturers in...
by George Fullerton | Sep 30, 2026 | 2026, August/September/October 2026, Forestnet Magazine, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, Harvesting, New Technology, Supplier Newsline
New Brunswick logger Colin Maclean had an idea to develop a hot saw excavator attachment for mechanized pre-commercial thinning—and it became a family affair. Colin joined forces with his cousin, Rodney Maclean, and they formed Forged Timber and have developed a hot...
by George Fullerton | Sep 30, 2026 | 2026, August/September/October 2026, Biomass, Forest Management, Forestnet Magazine, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, New Technology
Getting the tool kit right is a critical element to a successful contracting business. Axcor Renewable Energy Inc., based in Buctouche, New Brunswick, provides biomass grinding, as well as chipping, to supply wood pellet producers, delivering to customers in New...
by Tony Kryzanowski | Jun 30, 2026 | 2026, Biomass, Forestnet Magazine, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, Industry News, May/June/July 2026, New Technology, Supplier Newsline
Bandit Industries (Pictured Above) In 2024, Bandit Industries introduced its first hammermill grinder, the Bandit HM6420, marking a major advancement in high-capacity grinding technology. Designed through extensive research and collaboration, the HM6420 was built to...
by Forestnet | Apr 28, 2026 | 2026, March/April 2026, New Technology, Sawmill, TimberWest Magazine
MADRAS, Oregon – Bright Wood has benefitted in recent years from upgrading its scanners at four plants for cut operations with USNR technology and its latest AI (artificial intelligence) assisted scanners. The company has seven of the USNR scanners in operation and...
by Forestnet | Apr 28, 2026 | 2026, March/April 2026, New Technology, Research & Innovation, Sawmill, Supplier Newsline, TimberWest Magazine
EUGENE, Oregon – States Industries, a leading manufacturer of decorative hardwood panels and components, is reaping the benefits of investing in robotic equipment in recent years. The company partnered with 7robotics for a custom robotic drilling and screwing system....
