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12 Operation focus – Uruguay 28 Globulus eucalyptus, grown in Uruguay's plantations, is best Cutting to tackled with some of the heaviest machinery available, starting with the chase one of the largest harvester heads Cut-to-length technology on the market, according to a local continues to push its way into contractor. new markets world wide 22 Debating debarkers 42 Recent releases of debarking technology are honing in on the need for better waste management and heightened recovery in order to fatten 45 shrinking margins. 40 Operation focus – Slovakia Catech has reconfigured and upgraded its base edger optimising system to suit the specific lamella cutting needs of a Swedwood sawmill in Slovakia.

45 Operation focus – Australia The ability of this integrated Queensland company to build strong lasting business relationships 40 has proven its elixir during this downturn.

REGULAR FEATURES 4 Sawpoints 10 World Markets 42 High Profile 52 Cutting Edge 59 Show Calendar

COVER – John Deere’s new 1010E forwarder John Deere will strengthen its ‘Revolution once: 1110E, 1210E, 1510E forwarders and never stops’ theme with the launch at 1070E, 1170E, 1270E and 1470E Elmia Wood 2009 of three new models: harvesters. 810E, 1010E and 1910E to the E-series In addition to the E-series product forest machine portfolio. launches, John Deere will also introduce a At the same time, Elmia Wood will also newcomer to the full-tree family, a new be the first time when all the E-series H-series H548 Grapple Skidder. harvesters and forwarders are available at www.johndeere.com/forestryrevolution

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EDITORIAL Nothing seems as bad when the sun is shining T: +44 (0)1442 877 583 F: +44 (0)1442 870 617 ore talk of green shoots has coincided It would be easy for these companies to hold www.internationalforestindustries.com with the onset of summer, in the back on promotion and development – most 2 Claridge Court, Lower Kings Road MNorthern Hemisphere at least, and have to some extent – but at a time when Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 2AF, UK many are ready to call a recovery. Too soon? sawmillers and contractors need them the Editorial Director Maybe, but it makes a welcome change from most, they continue to come to the market with John Chadwick reading about bank failures, bailouts, stimulus new products to make business easier. [email protected] packages and unwarranted executive bonuses. Whether forestry professionals can afford to Editor The mood swing has not come a moment too take on these machines (or will decide they Chris Cann soon for forest industries. As publishing dates can’t afford not to); is another question. [email protected] would have it, the International Forest Also in this issue, we check in with an Industries team was shaping to put this edition Australian contractor who is more than making Editorial Board Dr Patrick Moore – Chairman and Chief to bed around the same time it was thinking ends meet with his harvesting, hauling and Scientist of Greenspirit (Canada) about what needs to be stuffed in the suitcase handling business (pp. 45). Mark Blackberry, Darren Oldham – Managing Director for the Ligna exhibition in Germany. head of the Sunchip Group, provides some Söderhamn Eriksson (UK) The plane back from Ligna will have barely interesting insights into forestry developments Allan Hansard – Chief Executive of the touched down when it will be time to pick up in Australia and reminds us that the old National Association of Forest Industries the travel bags again and head up to the land of fashioned practice of forming and maintaining (Australia) the midnight sun for Elmia Wood in Jonkoping, strong and mutually beneficial business Professor Piotr Paschalis-Jakubowicz – where this magazine will be released. relationships can form the basis of a successful Warsaw Agricultural University (Poland) Both these exhibitions come round only business model. Andre de Freitas every few years and are genuine hubs for the And we have a chat with a charismatic Forest Stewardship Council sawmilling (Ligna) and harvesting (Elmia) Uruguayan who is concerned about his Head of Operations communities to get together and do some domestic industry despite his own successes in Eduardo Morales business. The thought that the dark cloud of dealing with one of the most difficult species of South American Forestry Consultant recession could hover over these events was tree in the world (pp. 12). positively unpleasant. Plus there is the usual selection of operation ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONS Besides giving the beer a bitter taste, the air focus stories and other news features including Lansdowne Media Services Ltd of caution and conservatism that has ruled the a one-on-one interview with a forestry Advertising Manager industry for the last nine months would make professional who believes the forest has the Phil Playle new business deals and machine sales a power to improve people. [email protected] difficult task. As always, we’re keen to hear your thoughts Group Advertising Manager As it stands, the recession is clearly still with and get an insight into the important issues David Lansdowne us but the prevailing feeling is that the worst is professionals are tackling at the moment so [email protected] behind us. The production line of stimulus please feel free to contact us. +44 (0)1442 87 77 77 rolled out over the past nine months is starting You can find us at Elmia on stand number Design & Production to take effect, with a large portion of that 110. CSDA – [email protected] directed to the construction sector, which draws Hope to see you there! Advertising Production Enquiries heavily on wood products. Jane Alter Forestry companies at both Ligna and Elmia Chris Cann [email protected] will be able to concentrate on selling machines EDITOR International Forest Industries is published and looking at opportunities for the future by International Forest Industries Ltd, rather than purely managing their way through 2 Claridge Court, Lower Kings Road the downturn. Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 2AF, UK If the response to our two major features in Periodicals Postage Paid at Rahway NJ and at additional mailing offices this edition – cut-to-length harvesting and POSTMASTER: send address changes to debarking technology – is anything to go by, International Forest Industries c/o DHL Global Mail, most of the industries’ suppliers are pushing 365 Blair Road, Avenel, New Jersey, NJ 07001. strongly into better times. Printed by Broglia Press, Dorset, UK Both the harvesting and sawmilling © International Forest Industries Ltd 2007 ISSN 1755-6732 communities responded well to the features IFI uses, as preference, SI units throughout. and enthusiastically offered up their latest All dollars are US unless otherwise stated. developments.

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Big productivity gain for Australian pine plantations

n collaboration with the forestry trees reaching harvest size) for industry, CSIRO in Australia has Australia’s radiata pine plantations Icompleted a A$6 million from about 40-45 years to 27-30 research initiative estimated to years with an increase of help generate between A$400 productivity between 30-40%. million and A$800 million of “However, the problem with additional income from Australia’s 1 shorter rotations is that a higher Mha of pine plantations, used in proportion of juvenile wood is the building and construction produced. Compared with mature industries. wood, juvenile wood is not strong The Juvenile Wood Initiative enough for structural products (JWI) project has greatly advanced such as home building.” CSIRO researchers of the Juvenile Wood Initiative sampling the increment the understanding of the The JWI project, which began in growth core of radiata pines relationship between genetics and 2003, has tackled this critical the environment in controlling problem by integrating wood radiate pine; Forest Plantation these technical challenges in juvenile wood quality and the science, quantitative genetics, Queensland, which manages progressing pine breeding. transition from weak juvenile wood molecular biology, and breeding programs for slash and “Tree breeders may need to to the stronger mature wood. bioinformatics. Caribbean pines; and Forest and balance their desire for rapid “Dissecting the genetic causes “The increase in juvenile wood Wood Products Australia (FWPA). production and greater quantities of juvenile wood formation is in pines bred for faster growth has These partners contributed a total of wood with their need to essential to the forestry industry’s caused concern in many of A$2.56 million to the project. produce strong wood to meet ability to design new ways to countries,” Dr Wu said. “A result of The project has generated several modern demands,” Dr Wu said. reduce or improve juvenile wood in this is the decision by ArborGen – significant challenges for further The project’s 15 primary radiata, slash and Caribbean a joint venture of three research. For example, during scientific findings and examples pines,” Project Leader Dr Harry international companies– to juvenile wood formation there are of their adoption by the industry Wu said. become a partner in the initiative.” complex relationships between were presented at a workshop “Pines had been bred for two Australian partners in the growth and wood-quality depending involving representatives from the generations focusing mainly on project were: the Southern Tree on site conditions and management pine plantation industry, FWPA, growth and tree form. The Breeding Association (STBA) and decisions that can generate STBA, national tree breeding improved growth-rate has reduced its members, which manage the undesirable results. New strategies organisations and CSIRO. rotation age (the time required for national breeding program for are under development to address

Grand National gets boost from spruce Felling down in Sweden During the first two months of this year the The world-famous and notoriously difficult to source branches from surplus trees in reported area of planned felling in Sweden had fences at Aintree’s Grand National racetrack Grizedale Forest. Many of the branches are decreased by more than one-third compared to were bulked out with 60 t of spruce wood in from trees felled by people having chainsaw the same period last year. April. Timber from Grizedale Forest in south assessments and training. Instead of going to Preliminary statistics indicated that the Cumbria was built into the 30 jumps for the waste, the wood is recycled.” reported area of planned felling decreased from event. Fence building began a month before The Chair is the tallest and toughest fence 37,900 ha to 24,180 ha, compared to the same the four-and-a-half-mile Grand National, which on the Grand National course, at 1.6 m high, period last year. The Swedish Forest Agency writes tests the mettle of 40 competitors in front of with a 1.8 m ditch on the take-off side. Each on its website that felling areas have decreased in 70,000 spectators. fence was made of wood and dressed with all parts of the country. Andy Bennett, a Forestry Commission distinctive green branches of spruce direct from Reported felling areas were clearly already Manager, said: “It’s been a long-held tradition Grizedale and supplied by local firm, Landcare. down during the second half of 2008, as compared to the autumn 2007 and the trend has A jockey and his steed find an unconventional continued this year. In general more final felling way to negotiate the spruce-bolstered plans are reported in the autumn than in the ‘Chair’ at England’s Grand National spring. This is due to the fact that winter is the most popular season for felling in Nordic countries, thanks to the frost. Reported felling plans give an indication of how real felling will develop. Because of the economic downturn, the wood processing industry purchases less timber, which in turn results in reduced felling. In 2007 aggregate felling in Sweden was 96.7 million m3. In 2008 the corresponding figure was only 85 million m3.

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Finnish Wood Research looks to stimulate industry

inland’s leading wood support for the generation of new, products corporations – robust business activities for the FEkovilla, Metsäliitto industry in Finland. The Cooperative, Ruukki Yhtiöt, Stora organisation is actively looking for Enso Timber, Tikkurila and UPM- new partners both from within the Kymmene – have established a industry as well as from broad-based research stakeholders closely associated organisation called Finnish Wood with the wood products industry. Research (FWR). The wood products cluster has It is tasked with stimulating the defined the following areas as the Finland’s shared resources and well as to improved specialisation renewal of the industry. Shared focal points of its shared bring together different views, and further processing research activities have already innovation activities and as promoting realisation in opportunities. been launched while the search is potential sources of new international research “Wood products that serve the on for a managing director to lead development opportunities: cooperation. Its international needs of customers and this new organisation. • The environmental cooperation partners include the consumers together with the The mission of FWR is the performance of wood European woodworking industry services associated with these initiation of research and federation CEI-Bois, the Forest- products provide unprecedented • Wood construction and the innovation programs, the Based Technology Platform, and opportunities for the Finnish wood energy-efficiency of building channelling of research funding the Building with Wood products cluster at a time when for chosen areas of emphasis as • The opportunities of cooperation program. the operating environment for well as international research bioenergy and bio-based The aim of this international wood products companies is cooperation within the wood chemicals cooperation is to boost the undergoing powerful changes,” products industry. • Business innovations, new position of the Finnish wood FWR Chairman Matti Mikkola said. The common research strategy products and services products cluster as a pioneer in its “Boosting and refocusing research published by the wood products • Production technologies of field as well as to promote the use and innovation activities and industry in autumn 2008 will serve the future of wood products. International promoting cooperation between as a foundation for FWR’s efforts cooperation in research that industry companies is one way to • Research in support of to establish a broader basis of supports standardisation will respond to the challenges of the standardisation. innovative competence that will hopefully lead to more operating environment, and this support the renewal of the wood In addition to its domestic widespread bulk customisation of will speed up the renewal of the products cluster and provide research activities, FWR will pool wooden building components as industry.”

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SAWPOINTS Measuring forest biomass from space

he European Space Agency with two other candidate missions Defence Research Agency and (ESA) has revealed details of will undergo further feasibility Chalmers University of Technology. Ta biomass mission that has studies before the winning earth Department Head for Forest been selected to progress to the science concept is selected in 2011 Resource Management, Johan next phase of consolidation before by ESA to be launched as the Fransson, is leading SLU’s an eventual winner will be decided agency's seventh Earth Explorer participation in the project. He it for a space mission in the 2016 satellite in the 2016 time frame. was an honour to make it this far time frame. The biomass mission is lead by into the process. During the next two years, the the French agency Centre d’Etudes The biomass mission aims to biomass mission – partly driven by Spatiales de la Biosphère, determine the distribution and the Swedish University of CESBIO. Participants from Sweden temporal changes of forest biomass Agricultural Sciences (SLU) – along besides SLU are the Swedish on a global scale for the first time and in a consistent manner. Covering about 15% of Earth’s land campaigns in 2007 and 2008 over Catech appoints new surface, boreal forest plays an two of SLU’s forest test sites in important role in the global cycling Sweden. Beyond the immediate sales agent for Finland of energy, carbon and water. needs of the biomass mission, the Catech has signed up Rajako Oy as its sales agent in Finland. Rajako The data from the biomass interest in the campaigns is, will enjoy the responsibility of selling Catech’s full product program mission is expected to reduce according to ESA, expected to be including the company’s standout edger optimiser system. Rajako has current uncertainties in the high, as a complete remote two sales representatives on different locations in Finland with a main calculations of carbon stocks and sensing dataset and office about 70 km from Helsinki. fluxes associated with the simultaneously acquired ground Rajako already represents Catech’s subsidiary, Framtec AB, and has terrestrial biosphere. This is of data are rare. The datasets are sold about 10 of their machines in Finland. Rajako is a part of the crucial importance since available to the wider scientific Sawcenter group that sells products to the sawmill industry. The deforestation is providing a net community through ESA. Swedish group represents several Scandinavian companies and has a source of carbon to the “At SLU, we are very pleased turnover of about 80 MSEK. atmosphere – a factor affecting that the Remningstorp and climate change. The mission will Krycklan test sites were selected therefore advance understanding for the campaigns,” Fransson said. of the carbon cycle and its role in “It provides us with an excellent controlling the climate. opportunity to conduct a large- To achieve this goal, the scale inventory of forest mission, if selected, will exploit properties in our research sites the longest radar wavelength and complements parallel efforts available for satellites observing being made in our department to Earth from space – P-band. This develop new methods for wavelength is uniquely sensitive assessing and mapping forest to mapping biomass from space. resources using remote sensing. The decision of ESA is partly We expect to learn a lot from based on the results of flight these campaigns.”

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SAWPOINTS Stump harvesting guidance published he UK Forestry Commission’s Forest summary of recommended best-practice “There is still more research needed before Research agency has published guidance measures to control risks in relation to we fully understand all the potential implications Tintended to help the forestry industry each category. of this activity, and this guidance will be updated maintain long-term sustainability and avoid Derek Nelson, senior industry advisor with and reviewed as our knowledge and negative environmental impacts when selecting the Forestry Commission, said: “[Stump understanding grows. However, in the meantime, sites for stump harvesting. Until now, foresters harvesting is] under taken principally to supply this interim guidance will help forest managers in the UK had been left to their own devices in the growing woodfuel market and, where it is to identify sites where stump harvesting is deciding how much biomass should be left on sustainably practised, it has the potential to sustainable, and the measures they can take to the forest floor, which has been the subject of contribute to the effort to combat climate minimise the environmental risks.” much debate since the emergence of bioenergy change by reducing net carbon emissions. as a serious form of fuel. In the drive to combat climate change, harvesting the tree stumps and large roots left Forest management and timber trade goes wireless after timber harvesting has been attracting interest from forest owners as a means of increasing the amount of woody biomass available for generating energy from woodfuel. Harvesting them can also provide job and business opportunities and contribute to fuel security. However, stump harvesting can pose a number of risks to the forest environment, potentially threatening sustainable forest management and the wider environment. The guidance helps forest managers to minimise these risks through appropriate site selection and the application of good practice. The guidance, which was produced with lectronic forest management will soon be a for example the size of forest stands and the industry input, identifies the four principal risks Ereality in Finland, according to the Nordic last silvicultural works done. More advanced to soil sustainability and water quality which Forest Owners Association. The web-service data provide information about, for example, must be considered. They are: under construction will permit forest owners to the object’s eligibility for financial subsidies. • Increased soil damage due to compaction, examine their forests irrespective of time and The program automatically provides rutting and disturbance leading to erosion place. information about the opportunities for final and increased turbidity and siltation of Suvi Karjula, an expert from the Forestry felling. It also gives general estimates about watercourses Development Centre Tapio, said the purpose of the timber volume that can be felled and the service was to give forest owners more and remarks about protected nature reserves on • Increased carbon loss due to stump better knowledge about their forests. Tapio is neighbouring stands. Karjula says that making removal and soil disturbance, leading to creating this service, to be introduced at the felling plans requires a visit on the spot, but reduced soil carbon stock end of next year, in cooperation with regional the service provides information about current • Removal of essential nutrients, such as forestry centres. opportunities of felling, i.e. the service is a nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and The service is based on forest resource data springboard to more exact planning. boron, leading to lower soil fertility and collected with laser technology. The airborne Reminders are also given on silvicultural potential decline in tree growth in remote sensing is made by means of laser measures that ought to be taken. subsequent rotations measuring and GPS. It is possible to obtain The electronic service also reduces the need • Removal of base cations, such as calcium, information about tree species, measures and for paperwork. Forest owners can give the magnesium, sodium and potassium, volumes even on one single tree level. legally required notification on forest use and reducing soil buffering capacity and leading Karjula said that Tapio’s objective was to make applications for financing on the web. to increased acidification of soils and distribute information on forest stand level. At the first stage the service will provide stream water. Reports about forest resources will be sent to information about forest management, felling forest owners with intervals of about nine years, and nature protection. At a later stage it will be The guidance outlines a three-stage, risk-based depending on the size of the areas inspected possible to communicate with service providers. process to help forest managers identify sites annually. The web-service will provide information The purpose of the service is to help forest suitable for stump harvesting, and provides a also in between these rather rare reports. owners exploit their forest resources according Information in the system is continuously to their own plans and objectives, as well as to updated for example through notifications of find suitable service providers for them. forest use which forest owners have to send to Forest owners decide who they give the regional forest authorities. Forest owners can information to about their forest resources. also update the system themselves. Accordingly, the web-service conveys, for Paper-based information is free of charge, example, requests for contacts and information but a small annual fee is levied for the web- about felling sites to forestry service service. On forest owners’ own forest holding enterprises or to forest management website one can flick through the basic data, associations.

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WORLD MARKETS Corporate activity to shrink in 09

ccording to a new report by production deal value was down 19% to $233 years ago, albeit with smaller deal sizes and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), total million from an average of $288 million without any corresponding rise in total value. Adeal value in the forest, paper and recorded in 2007 and total deal value was down Wood products accounted for 34% of all packaging (FPP) sector fell 23% to $21.3 billion 10%. deals in the sector in 2008 but, with an average in 2008, down from $27.6 billion in 2007. The Behind pulp and paper production, deals in deal size of just $38 million, only 10% of total report, entitled Forest, Paper and Packaging converting (including distribution, such as deal value. Deals 2008, says that continuing financial packaging and tissue product producers, paper Pure private equity players featured in three market uncertainty, economic slowdown and a converters, paper merchants), comprised the of the top 10 deals and the private equity collapse in worldwide demand is plunging the second largest segment of deal value, with a influence on deal-making in the sector sector towards a record M&A (merger and total $3.8 billion of deal value or 18% of all FPP remained very strong in 2008. Excluding acquisition) low for 2009. deal value. The total deal value for convertings forestland and forestry, where real estate Total deal value in the first half of 2008 was 35% down on 2007 levels and average deal investment trusts (REIT) and timber investment surpassed that of 2007, which itself had been a value was down from $82 million to $61 million. management organisations (TIMO) play a high point in recent years. Buoyed by Even bigger was the fall in the total value of dominant role, private equity played a part in International Paper’s $6 billion purchase of forestland and forestry deals, which fell 45% on 18% of all deals, accounting for 24% of deal businesses from Weyerhaeuser, first half total 2007 levels to $3.5 billion in 2008. Average value. REITs, TIMOs and private equity together deal value across the sector in 2008 was $16 forestland and forestry deal size fell 16% from were involved in 19% of all FPP deals and 34% billion. However, second half total value fell to $188 million to $159 million. of total FPP deal value in 2008. just $5.3 billion. The fall in overall FPP deal Wood products was the sector where total Private equity will continue to play a major value takes M&A back to the underlying level deal value was most resilient, edging down just role in the sector with players seeking to seen in 2005 and, if it continues, puts it on 1% or $21 million to $2.1 billion in 2008. The capitalise on distress situations. Private equity course to rival or surpass lows last seen in 3% rise in wood product deal volume continues is also likely to play an increasing role in the 2003. a trend of significant increases in deal activity consolidation of the sector in the growth Clive Suckling, Global Forest, Paper and in recent years. Deal numbers in this sector are markets. In China, for example, there has been Packaging Leader, PwC, said: “Many companies running at twice the level of two and three increasing involvement of private equity players in the forest, paper and packaging industries and this looks set to gain momentum although, are facing unprecedented tough market hitherto, mismatches in valuation have conditions. As 2009 unfolds, many companies restricted deal activity. in the sector find themselves on a knife-edge “In summary the deal-making environment is and the industry looks set to undergo an beset with many and varied challenges and intense round of painful distress-led opportunities,” Suckling said. “Ultimately, deal- transformation and [is] likely to emerge in two making is driven by relatively few factors, the or three years time looking very different from most important of which are the existence of today.” benefit and/or need and the availability of the As in previous years, pulp and paper required finance. production delivered by far the largest average “With the industry on course towards deal size and, in turn, the largest total deal significant restructuring, the first of these exists value. With $11.9 billion worth of deals, pulp in abundance. It is the second which will and paper production accounted for 56% of determine the level and pace of activity in the total FPP deal value. Average pulp and paper period ahead.” Sawlog exports give Kiwis reason to smile

n New Zealand, exports of sawlogs were up in permanently shut down in 2009. Despite the imported softwood logs, an increase from about I2008 thanks to a weak domestic currency reduced demand for sawlogs domestically, 4% in 2006. Log exporters have recently been The forest industry in NZ has had few prices did not change much (in NZ dollars) as benefiting from a weak NZ dollar, lower freight reasons to celebrate over the past year. the log export market has been fairly strong. In rates and higher prices for logs from Russia – Domestic consumption of lumber has US dollars, domestic radiata pine sawlog prices the dominant supplier of logs to Asia. diminished and the export market for lumber averaged $49/m3 in the fourth quarter, down The weak NZ dollar has made pulp and and pulp has been in decline for most of 2008. from the 12-year high of $68/m3 in the first sawmills more competitive as they now have The only bright spot has been the increase in quarter of last year, according to the WRQ. some of the lowest wood raw-material costs (in radiata pine log exports, reports the WRQ. The exports of radiata pine sawlogs have US dollar terms) in the world. This may sound The lumber market in NZ continues to be been one of the few bright spots in the forest like good news, but the problem is that demand weak, and many sawmills are running at products sector over the past year. Shipments for lumber and pulp in NZ’s major export reduced operating rates due to falling domestic to the two major destinations – China and Japan markets is in decline. Another obstacle is that housing activity and a weak property market. – were higher in 2008 than the previous two due to the global credit crunch, many of the log Housing starts have trended downwards with years and total exports reached a five-year buyers in Asia cannot obtain a letter of credit to the total number of new dwellings at only about record of 6.6 million m3 last year. In the fourth purchase more products. So, despite the low 60% of what they were just over a year ago. quarter, the NZ market share of imported logs wood costs in NZ, there are limited In 2008, there were 24 sawmills that closed to Japan was a record 17%, up from about 10% opportunities for exporters to increase and it is expected that more plants will in 2006 and 2007. In China, NZ supplied 15% of shipments under the current market conditions.

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WORLD MARKETS Finland adjusts to life after Russian exports Finland dramatically reduced its dependence on logs from Russia in 2008, according to a report from Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ), in a premeditated move to cope with rising export taxes on softwood from the world’s largest softwood supplier

inland imported 24% fewer the same quarter in 2007 and Finnish wood processing industries have been forced to review logs from Russia in the hardwood log imports declining their reliance on Russian exports Ffourth quarter of last year 28% over the same time period. compared to the corresponding Demand for logs was quite period in 2007. Thanks mainly to different for the pulp industry the uncertainty surrounding the compared to the sawmilling sector. log export taxes and timber The total harvest of sawlogs was market conditions in Russia, it is down an estimated 22% in 2008 likely that the Finnish forest and the decline in the imports of industry will rely less on Russian conifer sawlogs was close to 45%, timber in the future. with the biggest reduction Log consumption in Finland was originating in Russia. On the other substantially hand, logging of lower in pulpwood was up by 2008 than in approximately 7% the previous and imports were year. Total It would be a big 24% higher than in harvests 2007. The biggest were down surprise if the log increases in about 7%, export tax of €50/m3 pulpwood imports some of their offices. involvement in restricting free with log were of pine and It would be a big surprise if the trade has only created deliveries that was announced birch logs from the log export tax of €50/m3 that was uncertainty, which discourages from small markets around the announced by President Putin in foreign investors from investing private by President Putin in Baltic Sea. 2007 is actually implemented. in manufacturing facilities in owners 25% Despite the There are a number of reasons Russia. lower than in 2007 is actually postponement of for this: 2007. implemented. the Russian log • Russia is in need of income from Despite the reduced operating Contrary to export taxes for 9-12 the timber exports rates in the Finnish industry, domestic log months, it is not • Many Russian logging pulpwood and sawlog costs did deliveries, likely that Finland companies have had to shut not decrease much in the fourth log imports will rush back to its down, resulting in increased quarter. Because the Euro increased by 3%, totalling over 13 Eastern neighbour and increase unemployment continued to weaken, pulpwood million m3 last year. However, log imports again. This is because • There is not enough domestic prices fell 15% and conifer shipments fell dramatically late in many major Finnish companies capacity to convert all logs that sawlogs were down 17% in US 2008, with softwood imports in have already cut back on their are now being exported dollar terms, according to the fourth quarter down 24% from presence in Russia and/or closed • The Russian Government’s the WRQ.

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OPERATION FOCUS Heavy metal The stable and fuel-efficient Doosan carrier rocks Uruguay

he rollercoaster ride for Uruguayan Ritrok uses a cut-to-length system. This is mainly Globulus eucalyptus grown contractor Jorge Brizzio started in May because the forestry floors in Uruguay struggle in Uruguay’s plantations is Tlast year when he made the shift across to cope with the weight of the skidders used in from life as a building contractor to his current the tree-length method. However, most best tackled with some of position as a harvesting contractor – a move Uruguayan sawmills still prefer the TL method that showed both because the eucalyptus the heaviest machinery courage and brains. tends to split when About 15 years ago harvested with CTL available, starting with one the Uruguayan heads. Government heavily Nearly all heads are designed Of course switching of the strongest harvester promoted the planting with pine trees in mind from building to of forests to the point harvesting has not been heads on the market, where the companies because this is the main straight forward. Brizzio prepared to establish has faced his share of according to a local plantations were species in the Northern challenges above and blessed with beyond the regular contractor negligible costs. The Hemisphere where the hurdles for a new result was a huge machines were developed. business, for he is cutting increase in plantation his harvesting teeth on forests, the They have not been adapted one of the industry’s emergence of several most difficult species – large pulp mills and in for tough trees as we globulus eucalyptus. The recent years, as these globulus species is a fast plantations have have here – Jorge Brizzio growing tree with long matured, a deficiency fibres ideal for pulp chips in harvesting capacity. but it is hard, often Brizzio recognised this crooked growing, and deficiency, made his move across and today his with many limbs. This set of characteristics group, Ritrok, stands as one of the most efficient makes it attractive to the pulp and paper contract harvesters in the country’s south. companies but a difficult proposition for the Like most operations in Uruguay, which are harvesting contractors. devoted largely to the pulp and paper industry, Key to his success has been the discovery of a

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The SP 591 LX meets the globulus eucalyptus

The crooked eucalyptus We needed a tough head that could withstand the strain enlarged components from the frame and knives optimal range of between 150-400 mm so it is to the pins and seals. not for big logs, but its durability is what involved in working on our “We found that about 90% of the market was separates it from its competitors. With 1,650 kg using Waratah 260 or 270 heads mounted on a of quality steel and alloy it is one of the plantations variety of carriers,” Brizzio told International strongest and heaviest heads in its class. Forest Industries. “These heads have had a lot of “We needed a tough head that could problems. withstand the strain involved in working on our harvester head that is able to deal with the “Nearly all heads are designed with pine trees plantations. We met with SP and the chassis, quirky globulus species. After more than a year in mind because this is the main species in the design and reinforcements were all to our liking. of research, the weapon of choice was Northern Hemisphere where the machines were The heavy head is suitable for the type of trees unanimously the SP Maskiner 591 LX head. This developed. They have not been adapted for we deal with,” Brizzio said. head is an extremely strong and tough product tough trees as we have here,” he said. The hard wood is one major challenge but from SP’s LX range, which is known for its ability The SP 591 LX can only effectively deal with Ritrok still faces two other hurdles. Because of to cope with difficult environments because of its logs up to 450 mm in diameter and has an the Government’s generosity in providing

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OPERATION FOCUS Jorge Brizzio on site amongst conquered globulus The mobile workshop

The proven debarking qualities of the SP 591 LX head

incentives for growing plantation timber in the The great debate: wheels versus past, many private investors with little or no tracks experience in silviculture were attracted to the The SP heads are mounted on Doosan tracked industry, which has resulted in poor quality When you go to the excavator carriers. Brizzio said the decision to plantations. Many of these plantations have go with a tracked excavator versus a dedicated been harvested and replaced with better countryside you can see easily wheeled forestry machine was a difficult one plantings but those are still at least four years but after months of debate it is a decision the away from maturity (globulus takes between how much influence the company is comfortable with. He also said that eight and 10 years to mature) and until then, forestry sector has had – there it was a debate had by similar companies contractors are faced with poor quality stands. across Uruguay. Trees within these older plantations is a lot of movement with “Excavators are cheaper but there is the need experience a greater rate of illness, which makes to do an adaptation. The dedicated machines, debarking difficult. The distance between the trucks, people and machines normally wheeled, are purpose-built but are trees varies as does the size, shape and height of much more expensive,” Brizzio said. each individual tree, making a uniform that the country was not used He said there were two main reasons for harvesting methodology impossible. The SP to – and the people are happy Ritrok’s decision to use excavator carriers – the head is able to assist with both these costs and the support. challenges. “On top of the initial cost of a dedicated “Smart solutions like proportional pressures, forestry machine is the operational costs,” Brizzio the SP patent LogHold and QuickCut also makes explained. “A dedicated machine – tracked or the SP 591 LX a very fast, efficient and easy to much easier than a long head. The 591 is a short wheeled – attracts much higher costs in regards work with harvester head,” the manufacturer head with only top knives and moving upper to spare parts and fuel consumption. This is states. “In combination with the robust LX knives, without lower knives. This is so important particularly crucial when fuel is expensive.” design and the high-speed feeding this makes for us because when you have a crooked tree The difference between a 250 hp dedicated the SP 591 LX a perfect choice for harvesting and you have to open the knives and go back and machine and the 150 hp excavators is about 5 debarking of eucalyptus plantations.” forth – this makes a big difference for us with litres/h, which when operating at current fuel “For chippers you need 98% debarking speed.” prices is an extra $40 over an eight-hour shift. At productivity so that was very important,” Brizzio SP Maskiner recommended Ritrok equip the fuel prices as they were early last year and at said. “From that point of view, the twisted angle head with a 500 cm3 engine designed for speed. levels to which they are likely to return as the on the rollers works very well on debarking – it’s “This has given the hydraulic motors a really economy recovers that’s a saving of $64 for one very efficient. good overall performance – speed and durability. shift or $16,640 for the year for each machine “We are working on wide range of tree Of course you can go with a bigger head but that working on a five-day week. (diameter) sizes and shapes so we needed a is if you’re working with bigger trees, which we “We’re not cutting trees that are that big to short head, which goes through crooked trees don’t have here.” require that flow and power at the same time to justify a big, dedicated machine. The Doosan Tigercats 1065 (18-tonne) forwarder machine works really well with our size of trees and to go bigger would just burn more fuel unnecessarily.” Brizzio said the availability of parts and service support for excavators was superior to that offered in Uruguay by the dedicated harvester suppliers. This is true in other smaller developing nations but not the case in mature forestry markets where dedicated machine suppliers generally have exceptional support set-ups. “Excavator parts are commodities that are not only used in forestry but also in construction so it’s easier and cheaper,” he said. There is one other very important reason that is specific to the choice of harvester head – the stability of the tracked machines. The SP 591 LX head is too heavy to be effectively manoeuvred

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using a wheeled machine, which would become eyes upon the forestry sector and now they are dangerously unbalanced. worried.” Once Ritrok had done its homework it became Brizzio said there was little the Government clear that the small but tough nature of the could do because the forestry promotions of the globulus plantations on which it was working past that engineered this thriving industry needed a heavy duty cutting tool and a carrier resulted in a lot of private investment from big stable enough to support it. Once those companies and it was very difficult to put decisions had been made, the support and cost pressure on these groups. In addition, there is no structures of the excavators in Uruguay was evidence that pressuring these companies into Growth in forestry has provided a more attractive than the expensive dedicated increasing production levels would do anything welcome injection of income and machines – tracked or wheeled. to aid the industry in the long-term. employment for Uruguay Getting the harvesting combination right has The Uruguayan forest industries have their allowed Ritrok to generate excellent production worries at the moment but they are not alone. big question is when.” figures of about 10,000 m3/month – these are And while there is justifiably concern, there is IFI will publish a full harvester head review in exceptional results by local standards. To cope also a feeling of optimism that, once the its August edition, which will include the latest with this production level, Ritrok has purchased economy has stabilised, growth will return to offerings covering a range of species and a team of 18 t and 20 t Tigercat forwarders. forestry in Uruguay. applications from leading suppliers such “We looked for a brand with experience and “Everyone knows it will turn around but the Waratah, SP Maskiner and others. IFI we looked for a tough machine,” Brizzio said of his decision to choose the Tigercat models. “We have long stems around 7.2 m so we need a long bank. We have bought extended banks for both machines, which gives us about 600 mm more length.”

Anxious times for Uruguay Ritrok is one of the “lucky” (read: efficient) ones to still be successfully logging in Uruguay. The company is one of two loggers in the country that haven’t had to stop for at least a short period because of the drop in demand, according to Brizzio. Some of the companies that stopped operations have started again – others haven’t. He said 60% of contractors had stopped operating and of the remaining 40%, half were working at a reduced capacity to lower operating costs. Brizzio did not expect business to pick up again until the third quarter of this year at which point he believes several operations that have been on hold will come back to life as international markets, principally Uruguay’s largest chip market, Japan, begin to breathe more steadily. However he said volumes that contractors had previously become used to would not return before this time next year. Brizzio said the affects of the global economic crisis hadn’t yet reached Uruguay in their full capacity and he predicted things may get worse as the results trickle down. This is worrying for a nation that has very few significant exports and had been enjoying the benefits of its successfully developed forestry sector. “There is no doubt there is a benefit for the country when the forestry industry is working and the drop-off in activity will be felt by everybody, not just those in the industry,” he said. “Forestry was still growing at a great rate up until recently. “When you go to the countryside you can see easily how much influence the forestry sector has had – there is a lot of movement with trucks, people and machines that the country was not used to – and the people are happy. They have jobs and there is a lot of money turned over. “People in this country have looked with good

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BIOMASS Loggers burn holes in US Clean Energy Act Despite pending federal legislation that promotes Chipping in the US renewable, clean energy and creates new jobs, hard-working people in rural areas are being denied the promise of a green economy, according to the Woody biomass is not the cutting down American Loggers Council (ALC) of old-growth trees. A sustainable biomass nemployed loggers all over the country dense stands and removing the could have a future in sustainably waste in which pests breed. industry will keep our forests healthy Ugathering and selling tonnes of clean- Throughout the US, the and provide clean energy and burning woody biomass to power plants were it closing of mills has devastated not for the fine print in The American Clean small-town economies that green jobs – Danny Dructor Energy and Security Act of 2009 that’s now once relied on logging. In under consideration in the House of Oregon, 30% of loggers are Representatives. currently unemployed and The harvesting of woody biomass involves many rural communities reliant collecting stems and wood waste from the on forestry now suffer from almost 20% mainstream view anymore.” forest or stands of beetle-killed wood – but the unemployment — more than twice the national Like Birchem, third-generation logger Scott Act excludes 60-70% of biomass sources in the average. Melcher of Sweet Home, Oregon, saw an US simply because the biomass lies in federal “Here in Minnesota, counting loggers and opportunity to diversify his business when he and certain private forests. spin-off jobs from mills, unemployment in our decided to collaborate with another local “Woody biomass is not the cutting down of industry’s probably 60%,” logger Jerry Birchem businessman to collect and haul the biomass to old-growth trees,” ALC Executive Vice President of Virginia, Minnesota, said. a utilisation centre instead of piling it up Danny Dructor said. “A sustainable biomass But Birchem has found his own solution trailside and burning it. industry will keep our forests healthy and through harvesting woody biomass. Not only “I looked at it as a challenge and a way to provide clean energy and green jobs.” does he own a wood pellet plant, providing a position Melcher Logging at the forefront of While it commends Congress’ commitment to clean energy solution for his area, but he also biomass utilisation,” he said. renewable energy, the ALC is committed to gathers and sells woody biomass to a power So logging does have a future and there’s a educating politicians on the true benefits of plant. big economic stimulus waiting to be had for woody biomass harvesting, which it says are: “I saw some of the economic trends for rural economies and everyone else through the reviving small-town economies; creating a logging a few years ago,” Birchem said. “And if creation of renewable energy through woody viable, proven source of renewable energy; it weren’t for biomass, I’d only have half the biomass – just look at Scandinavia. reducing the risk of catastrophic forest fires by work I have now. The popular position used to The ALC urges Congress to change the fine removing dead and dying trees and the waste be that there should be no harvesting of print in The American Clean Energy and Security that provides fires with much of their fuel; anything, and it seemed like they’d rather have Act of 2009 to include all biomass sources. By fighting insects that destroy forests by thinning forest fires, but I don’t think that’s the harvesting biomass in compliance with Federal, State and Local laws, the nation’s Federal and private forestlands will experience huge benefits in the prevention of catastrophic forest fires, the preservation of wildlife habitats and the protection of critical water resources. “Logging communities have been economically devastated,” said Jim Petersen, co-founder of the non-profit Evergreen Foundation, and publisher of Evergreen, the foundation’s periodic journal. Whether things can turn around for the logging communities depends on the Government. “They have to get serious about biomass,” Petersen said. “One thing that’s important for people to understand is that forests grow – that’s what they do. There will always be biomass, and collection of biomass A large amount of slash just like this will not come under the proposed American Clean Energy could keep loggers going forever.” IFI and Security Act

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BIOMASS Morbark demo targets efficiencies

With the aim of providing more efficient and The Model 3800 Wood Hog grinder versatile equipment for its customers around the world, Morbark recently hosted some 250 people representing dealers and customers from 14 countries at its third ‘Demo Days’ event at Morbark headquarters in Michigan. International Forest Industries attended the nearby equipment demo featuring product innovations particularly geared toward capitalising on the biomass energy market

ne of Morbark’s newest innovations is a ‘quick-conversion’ kit, which enables Expectations are high because Ohorizontal grinders to produce chips in addition to mulch. The conversion typically takes the kit allows grinder owners Workers using the ‘quick-conversion’ kit to under four hours to complete as it does not convert a 4600XL Wood Hog from chipper to require removal of the hammermill with a crane, grinder – the conversion time goal is under two to enter the market for an operation that can take more than a day. At hours biomass energy chips without the demo, a Morbark crew of four completed the task in just 1 hour and 45 minutes. Guests at the Demo were also able to check purchasing a chipper, but by John Foote, Vice President of Sales and real-time monitoring of several of the Marketing: “Expectations are high because [the machines in action from the reception tent on better utilising the equipment kit] allows grinder owners to enter the market the demonstration grounds, thanks to for biomass energy chips without purchasing a Morbark’s new integrated control system they already own – John Foote chipper, but by better utilising the equipment (MICS). The tent simulated a remote location they already own.” for viewing the very clear dashboard gauges The kit is in its final stages of commercial and graphs on the interface. testing, according to the company, and will be Notification of critical operating parameters available this summer for the conversion of the reached is sent automatically to a mobile phone time monitoring and adjustment of hydraulic Model 3800 and 4600XL Wood Hog horizontal or email with the ability to re-program pre- pressures, rpms, temperatures and clutch grinders. assigned events remotely as well. Regular real- systems provides operators greater control for higher machine production and better fuel efficiency. The MICS is available on several of the company’s grinder and chipper models. Other new product options announced included a track configuration for the Model 40/36 biomass chipper. This model is only a year old but is proving to be one of Morbark’s best-selling machines as it can, according to the company, “… fill a chip truck to the legal load in 15-20 minutes with excellent fuel efficiency.” A new hydraulic folding infeed deck on the Beever M20R drum chipper provides for more efficient loading for improved safety and reduced saw labour. Morbark’s Demo Days Event included factory tours, informational seminars and networking opportunities. Equipment demonstrated on the second of the two-day event included several whole-tree drum style chippers designed for the biomass market, a Total Chiparvestor, two horizontal grinders, a tub grinder, a flail, a debris shear attachment, and a new heavy-duty brush chipper. IFI The Model 23 Chiparvestor with cab and loader is the first drum chipper to be fitted with MICS for remote monitoring

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BIOMASS Elmia Wood Slash conference to focus on processing chain and environment Efficient operations throughout the entire biofuel chain, the latest trends, the risks of slash harvesting and two field trips to test the theories in reality are on the menu for the International Slash Conference being organised by the Swedish Bioenergy Association (SVEBIO) on June 2.

s the bioenergy sector accepted as a distinct kind of fuel. have not yet achieved a “We believe a reasonable continues to grow and This is very much thanks to the satisfactory level when it comes to increase would be to about 50%, Acountries that have fact that focus has been placed on compensating for the that is, 20-25 million m3.” historically paid little attention to all stages of the production environmental effects of extracting He said one interesting new its potential sit up and take note, chain.” biofuel in Sweden, but I believe addition to the raw materials mix there is much that can be learnt “At the moment the biggest we’re heading in the right is harvesting stumps and small from the Swedes, who can development potential lies in what direction,” she says. trees from thinnings: “This is the rightfully claim to be the world’s can be termed market planning – Björheden, programme focus of much of the raw materials foremost exponents of bioenergy terminal handling and long manager of Skogsforsk’s forest development right now.” technology and practices. distance logistics. fuel programme, plans to speak In addition to the speakers The list of speakers includes “Over the longer term the about possible development mentioned above, the conference Tomas Johannesson and Rolf potential lies in the development trends with regard to the supply of will also have a field trip Björheden from the Forestry of more efficient machine raw materials. component. One destination is Research Institute of Sweden solutions. This is a really exciting “In Sweden today the largest Askungen Vital AB, a company (Skogforsk) and Hillevi Eriksson field to be working in – it’s cutting- proportion of our raw materials that specialises in ash recycling to from the Swedish Forest Agency edge stuff and a lot of consists of sawmill by-products. a forest environment. Another (Skogsstyrelsen). development is happening.” We can only increase this destination is the modern biofuel Björheden said Sweden had Eriksson is a climate expert and proportion if the sawmills increase facility at the Nässjö district become the world leader in will describe the results of their own volumes.” Logging heating plant. IFI biofuel handling because the research into the environmental residues currently comprise about industry had been allowed to effects of biofuel extraction. 25% of Sweden’s raw materials. develop within a context that is “I will be presenting the work strictly business and “not with the we are doing in Sweden to achieve help of subsidies but by supplying a sustainable practice for good solutions”. He said that extraction of fuel fractions. Such situation had been the driver of practices take into account “healthy economic development” biological diversity plus the for all stakeholders. acidification or nutrient Björheden said the goal of the imbalances that can otherwise conference was for attendees to occur.” develop from being merely In response to the question interested in biofuel to being able regarding the risks involved with to start working with it in practice. slash extraction, Eriksson: “First Johannesson, from the Forestry we have extraction that is just Research Institute’s forest fuel wrong – for instance that timber program, has emphasised the set aside as deadwood during importance of a well functioning logging is also taken out as slash. production chain. Or that poor consideration is paid “All the links in the chain have to moist soils and natural streams. to be strong in order to achieve “Then there is the risk that the efficient energy extraction. It isn’t extraction is intensive enough in enough just to invest in crushing relation to natural compensation machines or hauling resources if and therefore results in the rest of the production flow acidification or nutrient doesn’t work,” He said. imbalances.” “If there isn’t a balance from However, ash recycling – that is, the felling area all the way to the taking the ashes created at the heating plant, then the energy combustion of the biofuel and loss is too great.” putting them back into the forest – Johannesson’s lecture will is one good way to compensate therefore focus on flow models: for such acidification and nutrient “One important prerequisite for losses, she says. the success of the Swedish biofuel “As extraction of harvesting model is that biofuel has become residues is increasing fast, we

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BIOMASS Premium chipper sets the standard for Elmia A mobile high-performance chipper with 700 hp has been built onto a four-axle-lorry by Austrian-German specialist, Komptech. The feeder with horizontal and vertical rollers as well as optional material discharge with conveyor belt guarantees an exceptional product quality, according to the manufacturer

The Chippo 7000 mobile chipper with a 700 hp Caterpillar engine

the same time requires less power to discharge. “The bottom line is perfect wood chip quality at the lowest price,” Komtech states. The large rotor diameter of 1.05 m makes an inlet opening of 0.75 m x 1 m possible. If this is not adequate, the fold-out wood splitter mounted on the lorry is called into play. “With all of these features, the Chippo 7000 direct is a compact general-purpose talent that is hard to beat in terms of mobility, working comfort and cost-effectiveness,” the supplier says. IFI

omptech, a specialist in the treatment of solid waste and biomass, will be Kshowcasing its new general-purpose Chippo 7000 at Elmia Wood, which can deliver throughput of 300 m3/h even with strong wood trunks. With the bioenergy and biomass sector gaining in momentum all the time, the competition between equipment manufacturers is on the up and shows no signs of slowing down. Elmia will be one of the biggest showcases for biomass equipment in recent years and should reflect the state of the market. Komptech and other suppliers will be doing all that they can to push the merits of their latest equipment and the Chippo 7000 is expected to play a paramount role in Komptech’s campaign. The feed system with horizontal and vertical rollers enables a uniform feed and “even loose shrubbery is seized reliably and fed to the chipper rotor pre-compressed”. Lightweight material is chipped with high drum speed and together with the immediate-action, load- dependent feed controller, considerably higher throughputs can be attained compared to hackers of similar design. Lower speed gearing with more torque can be easily adjusted for chipping wood trunks and a conveyor belt discharge system is optional. This discharge version guarantees homogenous, pelletised wood chippings and at

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DEBARKERS Debating debarkers

Recent releases of debarking technology are honing in on the need for better waste management and heightened Eucalyptus bark removed in the Rotabarker drum on the bark recovery in order to fatten shrinking margins conveyor located beneath the debarking drum

he focus on the latest debarking equipment its ability to debark short logs at high speeds in from manufacturers has been on limiting lengths as short as 2 m where needed. Segem Twaste. This is hardly surprising given the has established its reputation for its ability to spate of mill closures the industry has seen, We're confident that the world handle very short logs with a specific which has operators looking for any possible pneumatic control on the debarking arms and ways of improving the efficiency of their mills. will always need more wood, precise pressure handling of the wood. For optimal mill efficiency every step in the The length measurement system controls a chain needs to be reviewed in order to and, as in every sector, there is cross-cut saw then the scanner decides if a maximise wood recovery – that starts on log butt-end reducing step is required and if the log entry and the debarking process. Various a recurrent necessity to has an acceptable shape. The automated suppliers have shifted the focus away from optimise the resource entering conveyors then take the logs through all the speed and are working on precision log-to-log necessary stages, including storing them for a handling and increased stability at the rotor to the mill – Segem while in short-term storage bins, sized to log ensure that valuable wood fibre that could lengths, waiting for the requirements of the make more wood products doesn’t end up on sawmill, which can be supplemented on a the mill floor then in the boiler as biomass. continuous basis with size-optimised logs to Some manufacturers are also looking at ways fulfil the process requirements. to improve the longevity and day-to-day Since producing its first ring debarker in the performance of debarking machines with constraints and the needs of the sawmill before early 1950s, major US manufacturer Nicholson methods such as gap reduction, as discussed prescribing a debarker. This is a fairly common has continued to innovate, refine and develop by Söderhamn Eriksson. The company states procedure for the company but not a given. the technology of separating bark from fibre at gap-free processing not only looks after the Segem said more and more machines but the logs as well. debarkers were being sold to Not all manufacturers feel it is necessary to customers who handled their concentrate entirely on waste management and mechanisations through have retained a focus on speed. Once such integrators or with local supplier is French company, Segem, which has specialists, or even do it been manufacturing debarkers and chippers for themselves when they buy used 40 years. It has shipped them and other products. machines almost worldwide, and, despite With nearly 1,000 debarkers recent trends dampening the sawmilling sold worldwide, Segem’s Macbo industry globally, the company forecasts a debarker is a major participant in “bright future for Segem and the debarking the debarking market. With three industry”. static rotors (450 mm, 650 mm, “We’re confident that the world will always 800 mm) and three auto-aligning need more wood, and, as in every sector, there floating ones (750 mm, 1 m and 1.1 is a recurrent necessity to optimise the m), the user can effectively make resource entering the mill,” Segem told a choice adapted to its International Forest Industries. “This implies application. more and more knowledge and this is where The ESP65 that was presented the years of experience of debarking create the at Ligna last month is a high- real value added.” speed static rotor machine that The highly dedicated Segem design office has already been chosen by can study a complete wood yard adapted to the multiple customers in France for The high speed Segem ESP65

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The Cambio 600 can be operated without log gaps to reduce wear on the machine

the cambium layer – the basic principle around The Nicholson A8 has “set the standard” for which the ring debarker is designed. today’s high-speed ring debarker both in terms “To meet the debarking requirements of the of productivity and reliability, according to the modern sawmill a debarker needs to provide a manufacturer. The A8 has proven capability of constant stream of cleanly debarked logs and sustained high-feed speeds over a broad range even more importantly from a cost perspective, of log diameters, log species and under difficult logs that have been debarked with the absolute debarking conditions. minimal loss of fibre in the process,” Nicholson “With efficient ‘singulation’ and feeding the stated. A8 debarker can attain and maintain high “For this reason the ring debarker has productivity combined with extremely clean become the most widely used type of debarker for sawmill applications worldwide – period.” The ring debarker by nature of its design debarks one log at a time and as such is able to evaluate and optimise the debarking operation Reliability, low service log-by-log. Primarily this is done by scanning the log just prior to it entering the debarker requirements and operating infeed. Log position and log diameter information is constantly relayed to the costs make Cambio 600 an debarker PLC, which manages and coordinates obvious choice in its class the various functions of the machine. Feed speed, ring speed, tool pressure and feed roll for sawmills and log yards pressure are constantly and automatically adjusted depending on log diameter to around the world – Söderhamn’s optimise debarking performance. “The ability to ‘self tune’ its performance for Lars Lindvall each log enables the ring debarker to provide excellent debarking quality on a log-by-log basis and is why it’s able to achieve this with debarking, minimal fibre loss, and high uptime the absolute minimal of log end and surface – for today’s sawmill that’s a good investment.” damage and resultant fibre loss,” Nicholson The Cambio 600 is Swedish group states. Söderhamn Eriksson’s latest model in the “It’s this fibre saving aspect of the ring Cambio debarking machine series. It was debarkers performance that sets it apart from developed from more than 50 years of other debarking systems and provides the user experience in debarking and after the supply of with significant dollar savings over the life of more than 6,000 Cambio debarking machines to the machine. Consider what even a 1% fibre all parts of the world. Combined with the latest saving represents in dollars to a modern large material technology and design aids, the result capacity sawmill over a 10-20 year operating is a robust machine with very high production period.” performance.

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The MV debarker provides better debarking quality than a standard Cambio model because the unit includes two triple infeed and outfeed rolls The massive 2300 four-flail unit Cambio 600 features a heavy duty machine tool tips and tool tensioning systems. Air-bag to maintain a better hold on frame, a six-tool ‘Air-Ten’ rotor with CamTools tensioning uses rotor-mounted air bags to the log. The feedrolls also and tungsten carbide tips, triangular feedworks adjust tool pressure for optimum debarking with spiked rollers, and pneumatic/hydraulic quality. This highly responsive pneumatic provide better centring so the feedwork dampers. The feedwork design and system allows the debarker tools to open easily pneumatically controlled debarking tools are with minimal tool bounce; with less force log is more stable as it passes crucial to the first-class debarking result and needed to open tool arms. minimal fibre loss. “Excellent results can be obtained with small through the rotor –USNR Cambio debarking machines are combined logs while prolonging the tools’ useful life. with suitable infeed and outfeed arrangements ‘Spider’ tensioning is the most economical depending on the application. using industrial rubber bands, while hydraulic North American sawmill supplying giant tensioning combines industrial rubber bands Cambio 600 is a heavy duty, high-speed USNR manufactures debarkers designed with and hydraulic cylinders to adjust and maintain debarker for the most common log sizes and single, double or triple rotor configurations to tool pressure,” the manufacturer explained. meets the highest performance requirements. accommodate various log diameters and feed USNR Tenax tool tips enhance the geometry Its reliability, low service requirements and speeds, which can be customised to any of the tool for optimal debarking without operating costs make Cambio 600 an obvious operation. choice in its class for sawmills and log yards The Cambio ring debarker from USNR around the world, according to Söderhamn’s provides outstanding debarking performance Lars Lindvall. for a wide range of log sizes as small as 1.8 m The four-flail unit weighs in at Pneumatically controlled carbide tipped tools in length and 50 mm in diameter, up to 760 mm that can be opened if a log needs to be stopped in diameter depending on the model. Available 43,540 kg with four flail drums. in the machine and its delivery with in 450 mm (18 in), 600 mm (24 in) and 750 mm surrounding equipment enables feeding (30 in) models, the Cambio is a stand-alone unit The unit is powered by a without log gaps. Gap-free debarking is very that is mated-up to an infeed centring device, lenient to both the logs and the debarking whether it is a guide roll device or a self- Caterpillar 580 horsepower C15 machine itself, in fact it helps to reduce wear- centring infeed conveyor. diesel engine – Precision Husky and-tear on the machine and facilitates USNR also offers a complete line of new and “perfectly clean”, high capacity debarking with rebuilt rotors for Cambio and Cambio-style minimal log damage. debarkers that can accommodate a variety of

USNR’s MV debarker damaging the fibre. All USNR tool tips are indexable so operators get optimal work life from each tip. USNR’s MV debarker provides better debarking quality than a standard Cambio model because the unit includes two triple infeed and outfeed rolls to maintain a better hold on the log. The feedrolls also provide better centring so the log is more stable as it passes through the rotor. The MV debarker has a close coupled design that is ideal for short logs, and it can be configured with multiple rotors to achieve a balance between desired feed speed and debarking quality. The recent acquisition of Newnes-McGehee and Coe manufacturing firmly establishes USNR as one of the largest suppliers of wood processing equipment in the world, offering state-of-the-art machinery, dry kilns, control systems, and automation software for sawmills, planermills, OSB, LVL, plywood, and other

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The Price Logpro Enviro drum awaits a load of biomass from the forest floor

engineered wood manufacturing efficiently. plants. The two most significant Prominent chipper manufacturer upgrades are evident in the Precision Husky Corporation is in design of the debarking shell its 45th year of operation with its in the form of the Enviro drum penetration reaching practically shells and the Versa drum every forest producing country in shells. the world, Chairman and Chief “Our Enviro line of drum Executive, Bob Smith, states. Along shells utilise smaller with the chippers, Precision Husky segmented lifters resulting in manufactures eight models of greatly reduced fibre damage rosserhead debarkers and three and white wood losses in models of flail debarkers. softwood species that have a The rosserhead debarkers are density of less than 107 kg/1 capable of debarking logs from 150 m3 (70 lbs/ft3),” Krauss said. mm to 1.5 m (6-60 in) in diameter. “Another feature of the Enviro They’ve proven for almost a half century to be plantations. The unit includes a luxurious drum shell is the angled, narrow bark slots that among the most cost-effective debarkers made, operator’s cab with the state-of-the-art comfort allows for overall greater bark slot area Smith says. Designed and manufactured for the control seat for the operator. It has a heavy- throughout the length of the drum while small-to-medium size sawmills, they have a duty steel structure and is believed to be one of reducing white fibre losses to the bark system very long life and extremely low maintenance the highest producing flail debarkers on the located directly below the drum. This cost. market today. arrangement allows for transfer of small Precision also manufactures three distinct It is specifically designed to match the high- diameter fibre and logging waste to be models of flail debarkers: one Model 2300 two- performance capabilities of the Precision Husky successfully delivered to the chipper or grinder flail unit designed primarily for short wood; one 2366 whole-tree chipper. Smith: “No other system. Model 2300-C three-flail unit combination with debarker on the market today can achieve “Our Versa drum shells are engineered to a chipper mounted on the same frame designed these results.” work with segmented lifter segments much like for tree-length wood with bark content of 1-2%; Price LogPro has developed a number of new the Enviro shell, however, the segmented lifters and one Model 2300-4 four-flail unit. debarking products in reply to the ever are bolt-in rather than fix welded to the shell. The four-flail unit weighs in at 43,540 kg increasing desire to better utilise small wood Price has built drums for over 20 years running (96,000 lbs) with four flail drums. The unit is diameters for energy, lumber, pulp and bolt-in rubber lifters and the Versa drum shell is powered by a Caterpillar 580 horsepower C15 engineered wood products with the focus, just an adaptation of that design. This Versa diesel engine. According to Scott Smith, lately, on energy. flexibility in lifter selection allows for proper Precision Husky President, state-of-the-art “A few years ago we had an overwhelming fibre agitation based on the species being hydraulics allow the total feed system including request for smaller mobile and transportable processed and allows the drum to perform all rolls to be reversible and infinitely variable. drum systems to meet the needs of small fibre better during frozen wood processing. The system feeds multiple stems at 53 contractors who needed to efficiently recover “Clients processing wood in climate areas m/minute (175 ft/minute) with less than 0.3% and process ‘waste wood’,” Sales Manager Josh that are split with semi-equal frozen to non- bark content. Krauss told IFI. “The company focus quickly frozen fibre processing months will have the Smith said that while this system can changed to meeting these challenges.” ability to interchange the aggressive lifter process any type of softwood, it is specifically Price has been building small drum systems segments for winter applications and then designed for the eucalyptus hardwood for over 25 years and mobile drum systems for change back to standard non-aggressive lifters over 20 years, however, for the new to reduce breakage and white wood losses applications the conventional drum’s systems during the non-frozen fibre months. Versa drum would require a major overhaul. shells can also be outfitted with specially “In response to these new applications we designed lifters with cutting attachments to A few years ago we had an engineered a transportable efficient drum help process eucalyptus.” system featuring new technology,” Krauss said. Enviro and Versa Drum shells are available in overwhelming request for “We named this new line of drum debarker the all drum sizes and configurations including the UrbanWood Recovery System. Since the Urban and trailer-mounted mobile drum smaller mobile and introduction of the UrbanWood system, user systems. transportable drum systems to applications have ranged from dedicated storm “Price LogPro has the experience as well as debris processing, tree service processing, fibre the innovation to help clients process their fibre meet the needs of small processing for pellet plants, mulch operations at the highest possible recovery at the lowest and whole tree stump processing facilities.” possible cost per tonne,” Krauss said. “The fibre contractors who needed With energy being the main focus today, future is high volume fibre processing and Price many waste wood processors are able to use has been doing that for over 25 years with the to efficiently recover and the Urban system to upgrade their fibre by highest customer satisfaction of any fibre process ‘waste wood’ – Price removing the bark, dirt and rocks, selling it as processing equipment manufacture in the US.” an upgraded product used in pellet production Large scale debarking specialist, Andritz, has Logpro’s Josh Krauss or clean co-gen fuel. In addition to the Urban further developed its rotary debarking drum line other engineering changes have been technology to effectively debark tropical made as well to make Price’s drum systems hardwood. In the past, the most common more flexible and able to process fibre more technology for debarking eucalyptus had

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Debarked eucalyptus logs heading for the chipper on the drum-to-chipper conveyor

issue was Small diameter, crooked and resolved the swept logs can be effectively next challenge debarked simultaneously. Bark is was to deal expelled to a separate conveyor with the bark via a tight-tolerance, full-length separation from centre comb section that acts as the wood flow. an active separation system and Andritz simple screen. engineers went The modular design ensures the to work to complete system can be sized to customise the fit any application from complete tooling and to plant level capacities in various tackle the bark pellet, pulp and paper, and OSB separation applications as well as in mobile, issue, and in residual clean-up, and other doing so developing biomass technologies. The Fuji King debarker combines created the In March 2009, Indeck Energy mechanical and log-to-log contact Euca Tool Services and Midwest Forest typically been rotating debarking concept for the RotaBarker Products Company took delivery and industrial customers. drums. debarking elements. These wider of a KD6/30DT King debarker for “The Fuji King debarker is the The debarking drum technology discs with more aggressive tools their pellet production facility in only rotary debarker that has been works well when handling fresh were adapted to complement the Ladysmith, Wisconsin. The proven in over 200 installations wood, but poses challenges when existing Rotabarker shafts. The operation aims to begin worldwide, including over 45 it comes to separating the loose final outcome resolved the production this year and will use systems in North America, stringy bark from the wood flow to breakage and carryover bark issue the Fuji King debarker to process many of which safely operate 24 the chipper, as well as the and also was found to be more the wood for subsequent hours/day,” Carmanah recoverable breakage of white effective on small diameter wood. production of fuel pellets to utility claimed. IFI wood, Andritz explained. Long “These RotaBarker features bark separation roller conveyors provide a cost effective solution have generally been placed in the for processing eucalyptus,” process lines, after the drums, to Andritz said. “The RotaBarker with handle these challenges. Euca Tools was first successfully SHARPEN CHAINS “The long separation conveyors introduced for commercial use on are effective for bark removal but eucalyptus in a pilot installation at proved challenging when trying to Soporcel, Portugal in 2007. A The easy way! prevent the short white wood second installation was delivered Using our worldwide patented breakage from entering into the to Ence Huelva, Spain in 2008.” Sharpening machine the bark conveyor with the eucalyptus Additional benefits of the ‘Franzen SA 6’ bark,” Andritz stated. “In order to RotaBarker in comparison to drum maximise the wood utilisation for debarking were: lower power The SA 6 is fully automated and the pulp production, additional consumption, reduced noise levels sharpens the following chains: wood recovery systems have been and significant savings in • Chainsaws necessary to recover the short foundations and installation costs. • Harvesters white wood and maximise the The Fuji King debarker is an • Scratcher chains 15mm + supply to the chipper infeed.” innovative development in OVER 1000 20mm pitch In 2007, Andritz developed a debarking technology produced by UNITS SOLD • Chipper chains 15mm + 20mm process using rotary debarking Carmanah Design and WORLDWIDE technology to address the issues Manufacturing. The machine +3/4 inch pitch of stringy bark and white wood utilises bolt-on debarking plates • Holtec chains with spaces losses. The challenge was to mounted on twin inclined rotors to • Mafell ZSX chains create a debarker to specifically create a unique combination of tackle the issue of debarking mechanical and log-to-log contact All operations are carried out fully automatically except for a short set eucalyptus logs and effectively to efficiently remove bark from up time by the operator. The depth gauges can also be sharpened at separate the bark in a single logs of all shapes and species. the same time! process machine. “The result is cleanly debarked Visit us at ELMIA WOOD on booths 360 & 343 The main design consideration logs with little fibre loss, from JOHANNES FRANZEN GMBH & CO. KG of the Andritz RotaBarker is to difficult and widely varying furnish Heistardstr. 11 produce less breakage, compared in all operating conditions,” the D – 53894 Mechernich (Germany) to the drum debarking technology. supplier said. Tel.: +49 - (0) 2484 – 91 89 5 – 0 The design criterion effectively Innovative features of the Fuji Fax: +49 - (0) 2484 – 91 89 5 – 29 reduced white wood losses with King debarker include many hardwoods and eliminated the operator-adjustable parameters www.franzen-maschinen.de need for additional recovery such as rotor rpm, outfeed gate [email protected] equipment. Once the wood loss height, and the Acti-Plate system.

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Valmet’s new 901TX Harvester

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Cut-to-length technology continues to push its way into new markets world wide

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he overall trend for cut-to-length (CTL) logging is of an increasing application Tacross the world. In regions where CTL was born and has always dominated – mainly Scandinavia but also Western Europe – its application remains strong, but it is in the tree- length (TL) stronghold of North America where the most interesting developments have been taking place. As Nate Burton from Komatsu Forest’s North American base eluded to in International Forest Industries April edition (pp 27-34), TL harvesting is starting to lose its grip on the industry in that part of the world. It’s not a fast moving trend but it is measurable and undeniable. Burton’s European colleague Roland Lundqvist agreed, saying there was a clear trend in the global forestry industry for the increased use of CTL harvesting including in North America where a both methods were used in parallel. He said CTL was particularly pronounced in Europe, South America, Australia, and Southeast Asia. When reviewing the technology CTL machine manufacturers were focusing on, IFI expected to find an even greater push on fuel efficiency and other cost saving advances in light of economic conditions. This was not the case. While suppliers were still working on fuel efficiencies and green technologies, the overwhelming push from research and development groups was on operator comfort. It would appear that contractors are realising more so than ever before that a comfortable and happy operator is a productive operator and have demanded assistance from manufacturers. This move may also be an attempt to attract more young people to the harvesting sector, who at the moment may be put off by long, lonely hours in an uncomfortable machine cab. class and with its lighter bunks has a lower The other surprising development was a return overall weight. Load capacity is increased to 12 t to power and size, often done in conjunction with and traction force has improved. The shorter rear an improvement in fuel efficiency. The thought frame helps the machine follow curves well while process behind this has been to increase Contractors are realising more the short nose promotes manoeuvrability in productivity and versatility with a particular focus difficult terrain. on being able to haul high mass but low weight so than ever before that a “This is of particular benefit when thinning,” biomass materials. Lundqvist said. “The Valmet 840TX also has a comfortable and happy new bogie and wider tracks. Together with the Komatsu identified another clear trend in the operator is a productive lower overall weight, this ensures very low increasing importance of thinning in the ground pressure, a real advantage in fragile harvesting process. “This too encourages the use operator and have demanded ecosystems.” of CTL machines, and rubber-tired machines are Valmet’s forwarder features a updated version far superior to tracked machines in reducing assistance from manufacturers of the MaxiForwarder software suite, with negative environmental impact on terrain and completely new machine status and production forests,” Lundqvist, General Manager Marketing reports. The production reports are fully Planning and Information, told IFI. integrated with the lever panels on the armrests “Thinning is of interest to many contractors in and generate PRL files via a user-friendly several parts of the world,” he said. “Komatsu thinning as well so this machine is equipped with interface that the company is particularly proud Forest has a completely new concept that further a 10 m (32 ft 10 in) or 11 m (36 ft) boom with one of. Machine status reports are based on the TSG optimises thinning. The Valmet 901TX harvester of the greatest lifting forces on the market. It’s standard and feature the same comprehensive (to be exhibited at Elmia Wood) is a true thinning compatible with several different heads, such as functionality and simple administration as those expert with its new bogie and broad tire width the Valmet 330.2 and the Valmet 350.1. in the MaxiXplorer suite for harvesters. that reduce ground pressure to spare the forest The new Valmet 840TX forwarder is an equally Komatsu has combined strength and agility in floor.” important part of Komatsu Forest’s thinning the brand new Valmet 931, which will also be on Reach and lifting force are important in concept. This machine is “nimble” for its weight show at Elmia and is actually somewhat “more

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The Valmet 901TX harvester is a true thinning expert with its new bogie and than just a new harvester”, according to speed range, resulting in broad tire width that reduce ground Lundqvist. “The Valmet 931 is in fact in a class of infinitely variable speeds its own with its flexibility and unique adaptations at peak power and pressure to spare the forest to the most demanding logging assignments in “dynamic” braking on – Roland Lundqvist thin and thick forests alike.” steep terrain, according to floor Modifications to the boom have delivered a Cat. powerful lifting force and reliability through The operator’s environment is a totally new beneficial for fuel efficiency, but it also performs sturdy construction. It can easily handle the design that provides the operator with a “very well in cold climate conditions by allowing heavy duty Valmet 365, Valmet 370.2, and Valmet comfortable, spacious environment featuring system temperatures to increase to the desired 360.2 heads. The engine is based on four-valve automatic temperature controls on the operating level quickly,” Cat stated. technology and delivers more power and better heater/AC, low effort ergonomic joystick controls, The structurally robust carriers have market- fuel economy. The Valmet 931 also offers an easy entry and egress, storage compartments leading tractive efforts. The rugged front and rear extremely high-performance work environment and superb visibility”. Side windows extend frame structures are manufactured for long life in through a spacious, full-circle slewing, and below seat level, which allows excellent ground demanding forest applications. The heavy duty levelling cab that is “incredibly quiet” because of visibility close to the cab and around all wheels. cast articulation and large oscillation bearings directly-powered slew transmission. The front entry door is positioned to allow easy are also designed for long service life. The The Valmet 931 has the latest 1.4 version of the entrance off a hydraulic lift stairway. reliable crane is the market leader in its size MaxiXplorer control system with features that A Cat C7 ACERT engine powers both models, class, with optional boom reaches available. include a function that allows contractors to add delivering 204 kW of gross power at 1,800 rpm. service reminders set to trigger after a certain The lug curve of the engine provides excellent Ponsse has been involved in the development of number of running hours. torque in the 1,400 rpm and 1,600 rpm ranges for harvesting based on the Nordic CTL method since MaxiXplorer 1.4 offers greater freedom when increased fuel efficiency. Fuel efficiency is also its inception many years ago. From a global editing crosscutting instructions. In principle, helped by the large-diameter cooling fan, which viewpoint, the method is the most advanced and contractors can make any desired changes to a has its own hydraulic pump that includes a speed the most effective wood harvesting method and price list during an ongoing assignment without control modulated by the forwarder control its environmental impact is clearly lower than the need to continually create new production system. that of the competing TL method, according to files. This version is also fully compatible with the “Not only is the variable-speed cooling fan Communications Manager Anu Laitinen. StanForD standard for calculating the volume of timber harvested with a multi-tree accumulator. The new Caterpillar 584 forwarder is available in an 18 t or 20 t capacity Valmet is the first to offer such compatibility.

Caterpillar Forest Products has added two models to its forwarder product line with the introduction of a model in the 18 t and 20 t capacities. The models, 584 and 584HD, are designed to withstand the demanding requirements of timber transporting in various terrains while providing outstanding operator comfort, controllability and serviceability. These models expand the line of Caterpillar forwarders to a total of six. The 18 t 584 forwarder is available in a six- wheel drive or eight-wheel drive configuration, while the 20 t 584HD is available only as an eight-wheel drive. A field-proven hydrostatic propel system provides maximum power on grade through a wide engine rpm and ground

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Not only is the variable-speed cooling fan beneficial for fuel efficiency, but it also performs well in cold climate conditions by allowing system temperatures to increase to the desired operating level quickly – Caterpillar

“CTL method technologies and methods are being strongly developed, while the development of TL method machinery and methods has been limited,” he said. Ponsse has continued its commitment to progress and had mad several technology upgrades across its equipment range. “Responding to current harvesting challenges, Ponsse is launching a whole new type of harvester,” Laitinen said. “The new machine combines profitable harvesting solutions and Ponsse’s latest software technology.” The new crane is reachable, powerful and easy Ponsse's mystery harvester will be unveiled at Elmia to use because of its hydraulic tracking feature and easy manoeuvrability and two slewing motors have improved its effectiveness. The The 201 hp, 12 t 564C forwarder is Eco Log’s surface pressure generated by the eight-wheel recommended solution for soft and difficult machine is very low, making it suitable for felling terrain because of its portal NAF bogies that soft soil sites. Ponsse was reluctant to reveal the In spite of a 20,000 kg tare optimise wheel contact and tractive effort (150 name of this new machine but it will be on show weight and its huge capacities, kN). The 574C has a 14 t loading capacity and 275 at Elmia. hp. The 574C forwarder is one of the biggest on A very effective and ergonomic harvester, the the 594C forwarder has the market with 18 t of raw pulling power. This Ponsse Ergo has secured a stable position in the machine can also be manufactured to a minimum sector because of its effective and economical attractive features such as an width of only 2.61 m. Mercedes-Benz engine, the two-circuit hydraulics With a 19 t loading capacity, 295 hp, a 24 t system, the sturdy structure that is easy to approach angle of 43° tractive effort, and 7 m2 of loading area, the Eco maintain and a guarantee to provide the best and a 44° mid-joint steering Log 594C forwarder is a “superlative Beast-of- ergonomic features. These attributes make the Burden”, according to Eco Log Market Ergo the “best higher middle-class harvester on angle – Mats Gustafsson Coordinator, Mats Gustafsson. the market”, according to Laitinen. “Like all the Eco Log range, the 594C has a In the future, the Ergo will also be available as from Eco Log Mercedes Engine and an impressive hydrostatic- an eight-wheel version, offering effective mechanical transmission consisting of a 180 cc features, especially for sloping sites and driving pump and a 200 cc driving motor,” he otherwise demanding sites. The surface pressure said. “The loader mounted on 594C is the Cranab generated by the machine is lower than a six- movements on uneven terrain,” Laitinen said. FC155 with 142 KNm lifting capacity, while a 180 wheel machine, ensuring better carrying capacity “Combined with the correctly placed stabilisation cc Rexroth pump feeds the hydraulic system. on soft soil. point, the intelligent damping system increases “In spite of a 20,000 kg tare weight and its On the forwarder side of the business, Ponsse the ergonomics of the Buffalo 6WD to a level huge capacities, the 594C forwarder has has added the active damping system (ADS) to its unattainable by regular cabin suspension attractive features such as an approach angle of Buffalo forwarder. The patented ADS effectively systems.” 43° and a 44° mid-joint steering angle.” eliminates vibration caused by uneven terrain and Regarding harvesters, Eco Log’s range covers keeps the cabin in a vertical position. The system Eco Log’s C-series Forwarder line is composed of the entire spectrum with its 4WD (550C and enables the fast movements of the 6WD machine four models – 554C, 564C, 574C and 594C. The 570C) and 6WD (560C, 580C and 590D) and offers the operator excellent working newest 175 hp, 10 t 554 C machine is only 2.53 m harvesters. conditions by minimising any swinging movement wide and available with 4 m or 5 m rear frame. The newest 590D is an impressive harvester of the cabin. Moreover, its low net weight and short turning with its 325 hp Mercedes engine, 300 kNm crane “The system’s stabilisation point is as low on radius enable the machine to operate gently and and the 7000 Log Max head. Like all Eco Log the swinging front axle as possible in order to “with respect” in the most demanding harvesting Harvesters, the 590D has the chassis levelling effectively minimise the cabin’s sideways locations. system, which enables it to pass over and work in

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The Eco Log 560C with a Log Max 5000 head Responding to current harvesting challenges, Ponsse is launching a whole new type of harvester that combines profitable harvesting solutions and Ponsse's latest software technology - Anu Laitinen

automotive style finish. The joystick pods are easier to operate with only one function per control and the potentiometer (controlling maximum speed) is helpful in tough terrain. Visibility has been enhanced by reducing the width and moving forward the structural door post, while an optional HID lighting package significantly improves visibility during night operation. The air conditioning, heating and defogging systems have been enhanced for more effective climate control. In-cab sound levels have been reduced by about 5-10 decibels (depending on engine rpm) with initial testing producing levels under 66 decibels at full 2,200 rpm engine speed. The next the most extreme ground obstacle conditions. In generation control system with an improved addition, the double implement pump circuit – Canadian supplier TigerCat builds three display interface allows operators to set their one implement pump is dedicated to the crane forwarder models with 12 t, 14 t and 20 t own password protected crane settings – an (180 cc) and the second pump (190 cc) solely to capacities within its B Series range. Most of the B asset in multiple-shift applications. Alternatively, the harvester head – has allowed the Series improvements have taken place in the cab the crane setting adjustments can be locked out manufacturer to make significant headway with and operators will immediately notice increased altogether. productivity levels. comfort levels and reduced fatigue over long “With biomass collection becoming ever more “The important cooling capacity and all shifts, according to Marketing Manager Paul important to harvesting contractors, Tigercat mentioned features contribute to position the Iarocci. believes that larger capacity forwarders will 590D as a top-performing wheel harvester,” The cabin interior finish has been significantly become more common in European markets Gustafsson said. upgraded with improved ergonomics and an because of their ability to transport a greater

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Developed from Volvo excavators, the tracked forestry carriers are designed as versatile, all- purpose machines and can tackle a variety of forest applications, from forest road building, shovel logging, log loading, processing, harvesting and stump The Tigercat 1075 B Series forwarder has a knack for handling biomass harvesting for bioenergy to volume of biomass as well as handle large, heavy three different widths and corresponding bunk reforestation – Derrick Butterfield mobile chipping units,” Iarocci said. capacities. Interestingly, Tigercat has developed an “This provides improved flexibility for a wider from Volvo expanding bunk system for the 1055B and 1075B, range of applications. In addition, the wide which enables these units to be configured for configuration maximises the amount of high volume-low weight material such as biomass or forestry carriers are designed as versatile, all- small diameter wood that can be transported by purpose machines and can tackle a variety of the forwarder for improved productivity.” forest applications, from forest road building, With biomass collection Tigercat's extreme duty machines are best shovel logging, log loading, processing, suited to tough scarification applications and harvesting and stump harvesting for bioenergy to becoming ever more important backed by full factory warranty for forwarders, reforestation,” Global Market Communications which provides contractors two distinct job and Training Director Derrick Butterfield said. to harvesting contractors, functions with one machine and therefore limited The heavy-duty tracked forestry carriers are downtime. designed for tough working environments with Tigercat believes that larger protection for both the upper and lower structure; capacity forwarders will The specialist forestry unit within Volvo has a purpose-built, “high-walker” undercarriage to continued to strengthen its commitment to manage difficult terrain; and protection for all become more common in forestry customers around the world with the major components. The FC2421C can also be Volvo forestry equipment range upping its supplied with an optional ‘gull wing’ panel European markets because of tracked carrier range to four machines – the opening system, providing unimpeded access to FC2121C, FC2421C, FC2924C and FC3329C. the engine and components. their ability to transport a “Developed from Volvo excavators, the tracked The latest option on the FC3329C and FC2421C greater volume of biomass as well as handle large, heavy mobile chipping units – Paul Iarocci

The world’s first hybrid forwarder is on the way, the El-Forest F14

A Volvo tracked forestry machine goes to work

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In comparison with other harvesters, Sleipner's reduced height and low centre of gravity make it stable and easy to manoeuvre in the forest, while still retaining its class leading ground clearance – Torben Ude Petersen (Managing Director) Silvatec

The 8266 TH harvester

tracked carriers is the LevelMax self- excellent traction with no soil tearing. leveling system. This system It also features a unique, unlimited automatically levels the rotating cab to facilitate superior superstructure during travel up to 21° visibility in any direction. This world in all four directions, resulting in first, pre-series hybrid forwarder was increased operator comfort, safety, shown on the Volvo stand at last improved performance and less year’s FinnMetko exhibition and the component wear. second unit will be exhibited at Elmia. The more powerful and purpose- designed feller buncher carriers Silvatec’s Sleipner harvester design feature a well-matched, forestry brings comfort and functionality hydraulic system with a dedicated together to form what the company pump to power the hot saw, but can describes as “the ultimate harvester also be equipped with a harvester for CTL technology”. The Sleipner head for CTL operations. In addition harvester has been designed and to felling and processing applications, developed by an industrial designer they can also serve as shovel loggers in close cooperation with several long when working with large trees. established contractors. For that With operator safety never reason all possible refinements have underestimated, all Volvo forestry been taken into consideration in order machines feature a dedicated Volvo to make the working day in the forest Forestry Care Cab, which has been as pleasant and efficient as possible, approved to major safety standards. according to Silvatec Managing Whilst Volvo does not offer Director Torben Ude Petersen. forwarders today, through its Volvo “In comparison with other In 2009, John Deere Forestry will again have a strong presence at Technology Transfer division it is the harvesters, Sleipner’s reduced height Elmia Wood. John Deere will strengthen its ‘Revolution never major investor in the Swedish and low centre of gravity make it stops’ theme introducing three new models: 810E, 1010E and 1910E company El-forest in the development stable and easy to manoeuvre in the to the E-series forest machine portfolio. At the same time, Elmia of the world’s first hybrid forwarder. forest, while still retaining its class Wood will also be the first time when all the E-series harvesters and The hybrid forwarder has many strong leading ground clearance,” she said. forwarders are available at once: 1110E, 1210E, 1510E forwarders features – lower fuel and lubrication The Sleipner is equipped with the and 1070E, 1170E, 1270E and 1470E harvesters. oil consumption, a better weight-to- latest engine technology from In addition to the E-series product launches, John Deere will also load ratio, 100% tracking, a radically MercedesBenz and crane technology introduce a newcomer to the full-tree family, a new H-series H548 smaller turning radius, and optimised, from Loglift. The machine is fitted Grapple Skidder. individual wheel speed to ensure with 10 gas discharge lamps with

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Getting a head start Log Max has been designing and manufacturing forest equipment since it was established in 1980 and throughout the years the company has grown to be one of the world’s leading manufacturers of harvesting heads. “The reliability of our products has us a good reputation world wide and the word Log Max is associated with high quality,” Jesper Löfgren from Log Max said. “One of the big advantages with Log Max is the fact that it’s possible to mount our harvesting heads on almost every carrier on the market, rubber-tired as well as tracked machines. “No matter if it’s a Komatsu, Eco Log, Ponsse, John Deere or Rottne, Log Max will work with the built in control system as usual.” The interest in bioenergy has grown rapidly over the past year, especially in Scandinavia. Log Max has dedicated considerable energy to this sector and has made serious inroads with its Accumulation Kit, developed several years ago, which has sold more than 100 units. “With an Accumulation Kit, which of course can be mounted afterwards on almost all our head models, you get a much higher flexibility in your forest operations,” Löfgren explained. “You can process the trees as usual, one by one, or you can choose to do multi-stemming. This way you can harvest either bioenergy, pulp-wood or saw logs, all by the same harvester, all with the same harvesting head.” International Forest Industries will be publishing our complete harvester head feature in August.

reduced power consumption, and “In short, Sleipner is the most cab, which is fitted with a harvesting head for clear fell and “massively increased” output versatile harvester on the market,” comfortable seat, is a “stress free thinning in bigger trees, the supplying optimum working light. It Petersen claimed. working environment”. An IQAN Sleipner is the ultimate machine for is extremely versatile and is It has large rounded windows, central control computer can be CTL technology. capable of a variety of different which give the driver a complete used to gain full control of the “Furthermore the machine is tasks. view through 360°. The spacious complete machine including the fitted with a highly advanced crane. Windows-based measuring system, “Mounted with either our 450 TM 2200, which with the triangle Versatile Timberpro forwarders harvesting head for thinning and measuring of the diameter gives a The TimberPro TF 830, TF 840 and TF 810 are some of the most versatile premature clear fell, or our 560 terrific accuracy.” IFI wheeled machines in the world today. The machines come standard with 360° continuous rotation allowing the operator to always face his/her work. This feature also gives the operator the ability to remove timber from 360° around the machine including the option to work over the front of the machine just as well as the sides and rear. TimberPro machines have been proven effective in many other applications other than forwarding logs in the forest. They can be used to move logs in mill yards, set mats in the pipeline industry, and most importantly as a combo machine equipped with a quick detach boom to allow conversion from a forwarder to a harvester in about 10 minutes.

Forwarding eucalyptus in Australia. Shown with Optional Feller Buncher Booms, Live Heel, and Custom Trailer.

TimberPro TF 840

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OPERATION FOCUS Raw materials are cut into three pieces to protect from splitting

Piecing together a unique system

Catech has reconfigured kea: it’s a brand that has infiltrated just glueboard production. about every market in the developed or The edger optimiser, ordered in the first and upgraded its base Ideveloping world. Some houses are temples quarter of last year and delivered in the third to the Swedish furniture giant, while others have quarter of that year, is complete with volume edger optimising system to at least a chair or the odd furniture accessory optimising and Catech-manufactured edger and from the Ikea stable. Being the “industrial edger outfeed. The high S-shaped unscrambler suit the specific lamella group” within a company of that magnitude is equipped with a detection system to prevent delivers both welcome security in tenuous times double-placed boards on top of the unscrambler cutting needs of a such as we are experiencing now, and a high and on the dogs. The newly developed expectation of a consistently reliable production measurement conveyor has a reject flap for Swedwood sawmill in volume and quality product. automatic rejection of bad boards. Also included The industrial group within Ikea, Swedwood, in the delivery is Catech’s unique optimising Slovakia has turned to leading system, the OptiScan sawmill supplier and 6000, which gives the fellow Swede, Catech, highest yield for each to provide a unique Our optimisation makes sure board. After the edger optimisation solution outfeed, an unloading at its new Krasno mill that we have the correct conveyor ULC-50 and a in Slovakia, which will cross conveyor has been keep it at the cutting dimensions for the next installed. edge of the industry step, ensure the best cutting The most important so it can deliver the aspect of the installation quality product its angle, and the ideal was the optimising parent organisation configuration, which expects. Krasno is an transfer location for the allows Swedwood to old sawmill that optimise its raw material Swedwood has optimal result in that for lamella production in completely gutted next step order to provide material and then refurbished for its glueboard with state-of-the-art production. Crucial to the sawmilling equipment. The refurbishment gave design was the use of three blades in the edger the company an opportunity to help design an rather than two. This design aims to counter the optimising system unlike any other that would risk of cracking during the drying process, which work specifically for its individual needs. Krasno can happen if the boards are too wide. consumes 140,000 m3 of logs/year – but has the “This machine is actually capable of capacity for over 350,000 m3 of logs/year – optimising different lamella woods into the which it turns into spruce boards for internal board – and it’s the only one that can do that so

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Swedwood is able to produce the quality of finished product demanded by parent company, Ikea

not uncommon to hear horror stories of equipment installation where delivery is late or The lamella optimising system from Catech is so far unique vital components don’t perform as they are supposed to – this has certainly not been the far,” Swedwood Project Manager for the Krasno market. So far we haven’t actually looked at how case for the Swedwood installation. mill, Jörgen Prawitz told International Forest much potential this product has to be used “They have fulfilled all their obligations Industries. “And so far so good – it is working as across the wider market.” according to the contract during the installation expected. We are generating the yield we need, phase, as one would require,” Prawitz said. though the system is yet to be proven at top Installing faith “They had a good team down here and capacity.” Prawitz has not only been impressed by the everything was on schedule so there were no Catech System Developer, Åke Hermansson, performance of the optimisation system but delays – no problems at all.” He said all the said this latest offering was expanded from the also commented on the professionalism of the estimates of costs were accurate and there have existing Catech optimising hardware and Catech team during the installation period. It is been no cost overruns. IFI software, which had been originally designed so it could evolve over time as customer requirements shifted and became more demanding. He said bringing the system up to speed for Swedwood’s requirements took just two solid weeks of work, including meetings with Swedwood executives to ensure the system fit its requirements perfectly. “Normally we optimise for two pieces from each board but Swedwood wanted to use the system for lamella cutting – very thin pieces – so we have optimised for up to 10 pieces from each board,” Åke Hermansson said. “We use this together with our standard edger with three blades so it will still come out with only one or two pieces but we use this optimisation because in the next stage, lamella cutting equipment will be used. “Our optimisation makes sure that we have the correct dimensions for the next step, ensure the best cutting angle, and the ideal transfer location for the optimal result in that next step.” He said in all Catech optimising systems, minimising waste was of the utmost concern and this new lamella system was no different. Today more than any other time it is important for sawmills to make sure they are getting the most product from their raw materials. Hermansson hoped that Swedwood, which so far seems impressed by the system, could be convinced to use the technology at several of its other mills that are geared to similar production. “The next step after that is to look around the

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HIGH PROFILE The tree doctor The head of Volvo’s forestry specific development arm, Jukka Moisander, is a forest professional through and through. He spoke with Editor Chris Cann about a lifetime of working, relaxing and appreciating the world’s forests

International Forest Industries: How did you most industrially utilised forest areas and practices start out in the industry? globally, and meet lots of really great people worldwide. People working in the bush are very Jukka Moisander: Like many start out, I became special, they need to be at peace with themselves to involved in forestry by sheer fluke. As a kid I was manage and enjoy lonely work in occasionally extreme interested in technology and wanted to get into some and risky conditions. This is seen in the way they take kind of nuts and bolts job but ending up working with note of visitors – no matter how busy they are there is Jukka Moisander forest machines wasn’t really planned. I started as an always time to be genuinely present in the engineer in 1970 at a company called Lokomo OY in discussions as opposed to today’s busy business life, Tampere Finland, a heavy machinery manufacturer which is filled with meaningless small talk. with several product lines, one of which was forest machines, which became my future. IFI: What is the biggest change you have seen Forest machines were a perfect fit in forest industries? because I enjoy the forest in many JM: A huge amount of changes in forestry segments different ways. Although I’m a city boy, I have happened in the past 40 years, but the biggest was lucky to have relatives on farms in change has been in the bush with the mechanisation I have been lucky over the the countryside. I spent most of my of harvesting and reforestation. That is the change decades to be part of major holidays out of the town and had the from the muscle power to technologically advanced opportunity to familiarise myself with and complex forest machines. Before my time there technological developments, how important forests are to people. were methods that were mechanised to some degree – Berries and mushrooms were not like steam engines used in yarding or in familiarise myself with most necessarily at the top of the list but transportation as well as some early innovations industrially utilised forest logging was impressive and manly tested in felling and processing but, looking globally, enough – especially being fully manual the method and machine development really started areas and practices globally, and still using horses for transportation in the late 60s. before they were replaced by tractors. Mechanisation of foresteering work is still far from and meet lots of really great Since 1970 I have only worked with 100% but we could perhaps say that the mechanised people worldwide machines that have somehow been to non-mechanised ratio has changed from 20:80 to connected to forestry, mostly with 80:20. Mechanisation of some of the specific activities harvesters and forwarders but nowadays in the bush will take more time, mainly due to labour increasingly with bioenergy too. costs versus machine investments and the low volume I have been lucky over the decades to be part of major produced in some difficult conditions where manual technological developments, familiarise myself with methods are still competitive. IFI: What is the single greatest issue for harvesting contractors, harvesting equipment suppliers and forest owners today? JM: For harvesting contractors globally the biggest challenge is the shortage of good labour. Harvesting contractors do not typically get paid based on hours but based on the volume and quality of production. The more sophisticated the machines and the more demanding the log specifications the greater the role played by operators. Based on comparison tests in similar conditions, the productivity between the best and worst operator varies +/- 30% from the average. Speed alone anyhow does not mean success – it needs to be combined with continuity. Machines need to keep producing day after day without any major downtime. Simple math comparing 130% productivity combined with 80% machine utilisation to 70% productivity with 65% utilisation clearly tells who is Mechanisation is probably the biggest change to affect the harvesting still going to be in business next year. industry in 60 years

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Operating today’s mechanised forestry machines is an expert task requiring extensive and expensive training

Along with mechanisation the forest worker Climate change may one day make harvesting skill structure has changed. A certain level of in cold environments like this a rarity education is necessary to cope with the high- tech machines, forest management focusing on some specific tree species; requirements and forestry regulations. In different fungi and virus diseases can destroy countries with advanced harvesting machines locally 100% of some owners’ forests; and there and methods the operators typically go through As part of the ‘total solutions’ concept, Volvo is a risk that in some places yearly special three or four-year machine operator feller bunchers can also be equipped with a CTL temperatures are increasing faster than forests courses to be qualified to run modern harvester head can adapt to the change. harvesting machines. Education is already so advanced that a graduate can continue that of forest owners, forests, markets and risks that IFI: Volvo had some exciting plans for education at university if so desired. it is impossible to name a single issue. Being the harvesting specific sector; have they financially steady but with a low return on Because of the old ‘Lumber Jack’s’ low training been put on hold because of the global and education requirements the forest worker’s forest investment does not satisfy the larger economy? job is not appreciated even though operators owners. Market demand and price fluctuates JM: Volvo’s adaptation principle is simple: when often run equipment worth over $500,000 and through business cycles and the need for market demand for machines is reduced and make decisions that affect the success of the different species changes depending on the the incoming money flow is smaller then the business and the future of the forest. This low consumer’s preferences and those changes do outgoing flow needs to be adjusted accordingly. job appreciation unfortunately shows in the not ensure stable income. I guess even in modern business life the old remuneration level. Climate change is really bringing lots of issues; principle “don’t eat more than you earn” is still This high responsibility and moderate violent storms destroying tens of millions of m3 quite true. Unfortunately the sad thing is that in remuneration combination makes it difficult to of forest overnight can flood the market with this serious and dramatic drop, saving on find good operators – the key for harvesting low cost material. Forest fires destroying huge expenditures is not enough but the necessary business success. An additional challenge is to areas; bugs killing incredibly large areas often adaptation hurts people as well. keep the operators through the business cycles and seasonal breaks in order to avoid another expensive learning curve. For the equipment supplier the issue originates from the required breadth of product offerings versus the low volume of specific models. Distributors may have 10 different product families each including several models. They may even be different brands and represent entirely different levels of technology. The assumption is still that distributors will have professional sales people who can sell the right product to the customer; qualified operator and mechanic trainers for all the models; competent customer support to solve machine issues ASAP; and cover enough spare parts inventory to keep all those different machines going. Additional problems arise from proximity – forests tend to be away from populated areas so to build a branch network that can cover such distances takes a lot of investment capital. The issue for the forest owners is the tough one. Globally there are so many different types

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LevelMax automatic levelling function allows for safe, comfortable operation on steep slopes.

Our original plan was to have already come out with some models in 2009 but some projects The hybrid forwarder by El-forest and Volvo represents the single biggest have been delayed and planned introductions advancement in forwarder technology, according to Moisander will happen later. Anyhow, our product offering today including tracked forestry carriers with the any major set-backs. For sure there have been year. The target with ‘total solutions’ is to offer levelling option, feller bunchers, activities with challenges along the line but if there weren’t, everything needed in mobile equipment and the bioenergy sector and the hybrid forwarder everybody would be building hybrid forwarders. related services through one channel. project keeps our forestry folks pretty busy. IFI: How has the forestry market IFI: You rarely get a chance to get away IFI: What’s the latest from the electronic responded so far to Volvo’s ‘total from the computer or blackberry, but power train system you were working on solutions’ concept? when you actually relax on holiday, with El-forest? JM: This hybrid forwarder project is proceeding JM: The response to the ‘total solution provider’ where do you like to go? with full speed. The first pre-series unit was just concept has been very positive. Naturally, the CB: During the decades that I have worked with delivered to a Swedish customer, Sveaskog, in most interest in this concept has come from global responsibilities, I have travelled through late March and feedback has been very customers who are looking for a balanced and most countries. In that process I have spent positive. Our intention is to demonstrate the complete package of mobile equipment for the months and months sitting at airports, in second pre-series hybrid forwarder at Elmia forestry work process. It’s easy to understand aircraft and in cars, developing rather mighty Wood. I expect visitors to show much interest in that a chain built from equal size and strength buttocks. For that reason I’m not very interested a hybrid forwarder; it represents the biggest links performs and runs entirely differently to a in travelling abroad during my holidays so I chain consisting of links with different sizes, prefer to spend all my free time in my cottage in strengths and colours. Customers that need the Finnish wilderness. It is a place on a lake, only one unit will benefit from the far from everyone, ensuring solitude and Humans are better understanding of the whole work process so peacefulness to compensate the speedy tempo that this particular new unit can be selected of business in the city. I very much enjoy doing people when they come and specified to be a perfect fit for the things with my hands, so everything on my application. property I have designed and built myself and out of the forest than most of my free time is spent in my forest. I do Global development in forestry is heading toward all the forest management work myself expect larger operators and their responsibility covers when they go in – I am regeneration harvesting. Twenty-five years of more and more activities performed with mobile managing my own little forest has helped me to equipment, forming in many cases noticeable understand the forestry business tremendously businesses that require reliable long term from both the forest owner’s point of view as partners to be successful. The fewer partners well as forest industry needs. My own forest single development step in the history of the needed, the easier the business is to manage. forwarder. The hybrid forwarder has many also helps me to see why there is an increasing features which is why there is so much There are many customers in different demand to develop more environmentally expectation: lower fuel consumption, less situations and many think that having several friendly machines that will cause less damage lubrication oils needed, better own weight-load competing suppliers will bring them the best to forest floors and remaining trees. ratio, 100% tracking, radically smaller turning deal. Sometimes that is probably true and Volvo The forest is a fascinating and ever changing radius and optimised individual wheel speed to distribution is of course willing and competitive place that can have a really positive effect on ensure top traction and no soil tearing. in those types of cases as well, but the point humans. I dare say that humans are better Taking into account how much new technology here with the ‘total solutions’ concept is that people when they come out of the forest than there is in this entirely new forwarder lay-out, we focus on the best overall result on when they went in – at least I am. The forest the project to develop these pre-series hybrid customer’s bottom line. A discount in one deal helps me both physically and mentally to cope forwarders has been surprisingly fast. I need to will not make a business successful; what really with the challenges that we meet every day in knock-on-wood but luckily there have not been matters is seen in the bottom line year after our life. IFI

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A Sunchip harvester works Strong ties into the evening hours keep Sunchip on song

The ability of this integrated Queensland company to build strong lasting business relationships has proven its elixir during this downturn

unchip is one of the largest partly fight off the current lull. has spent A$50 million on stand-alone contractors in “We’ve been around as a upgrading its mill to a throughput SAustralia with almost 100 contractor for about 12 years and capacity of 850,000 m3. Sunchip employees; a handsome fleet of we’re operating at a rate that’s a fair operates a tree-length operation for feller bunchers, skidders, bit below what we’re used to at the Hyne on a 100,000 ha Government harvesters and forwarders; state-of- moment. But we’ve got a lot of long pine plantation predominantly using the-art Madill 2850C butt-‘n’-top haul work that keeps our trucks Timbco (owned by Komatsu, along log loaders, Liebherr pick-and-carry fairly busy even when things are a with Valmet) feller bunchers with loaders and Volvo machines; and Mark Blackberry more than 30 trucks operating 24 Sunchip’s next largest operation hours a day. The volumes are is somewhat smaller than its Hyne impressive with harvested wood contract. The group shares the amounting to 9,000 m3/y; hauled We’ve been around as a contractor for harvesting work and provides all logs at 1.3 million m3/y; and about 12 years and we’re operating at a the haulage for a Carter Holt Harvey wood handled in the mill yard at operation, also in Queensland. This 700,000 m3/y. rate that’s a fair bit below what we’re used job uses Temco harvesters with But size does not necessarily Waratah heads working with Valmet provide immunity in a downturn. to at the moment – Mark Blackberry forwarders. There are plenty of larger The partnership between companies both on the harvesting Sunchip and Hyne brings together and sawmilling sides of the two like-minded operations. business that have become victims bit quieter,” he said. “Working for one Tanguay feller buncher working Blackberry described Hyne as a “go because of narrow margins and good companies is key, I reckon, with two massive Tanguay TG88E ahead” kind of mill because of its inefficiency. and we have very good skidders. The trees are felled then willingness to invest in the latest Sunchip owner and Managing relationships with our mills, in skidded roadside for processing technology and consider alternative Director Mark Blackberry told particularly one mill, our main mill – before being hauled to the wood applications. In fact, the Hyne mill International Forest Industries that Hyne & Son.” yard by Kenworth trucks using is one of the only mills in Australia the group’s integrated structure, Hyne is a milling operation in Elphinstone log trailers. Once in the that takes TL raw material and reputation and existing industry Queensland with more than 100 wood yard, Liebherr and Madhill processes with a long-length relationships had helped it years of experience behind it. It machines sort the logs and load the system. This operation design maintain a reasonable workload to processed 675,000 m3 in 2008 and saw line, starting with the debarker. keeps the cost of getting logs to the

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Mark’s Sunchip Group business partners left, Brendan Mahnken (MBM Harvesting Solutions) and right, Gary Heazlewood (Sunchip Transport and Sunchip Log Management)

mill far below that of the standard cut-to-length operation. It has also inspired technology and application innovations from Sunchip. Within the Hyne operation is a merchandising section in the mill yard that takes logs 18.3 m in length. Hyne had historically failed to effectively haul logs of that size to the mill using the existing The Sunchip management team taking in the handling capacity of the Tanguay forwarder V-double trailers on the market. About four years ago, Blackberry got together with Tasmanian The decision to use Tanguay skidders was also engineering company, Elphinstone Engineering, an industry first for Australia. Blackberry said that It’s not easy being green to come up with a solution. at the time he brought the new machines the Of particular interest to Blackberry is the “They tried to haul these logs on single trailers wider industry thought he was mentally unstable. Harvesting Residues and Slash Business and had up to 10 m hanging over the back of the “People in our industry don’t like to see any conference held the day before Elmia (see story trailers, touching the ground,” he explained. “So change,” he said. “In Queensland in particular on page ##). He said biomass was an untapped they could only carry about 60% of what we can logging has been done the same way since resource in Australia and, like the harvesting, carry now. forever with a standard feller buncher and haulage and mill yard sectors, he would like “All our trucks are V-doubles – the whole lot of skidder. Sunchip to be ahead of its competitors in this them, 30 trucks. I always thought there must be a “The Tanguay skidders are built in Quebec and burgeoning field. better way to haul the long-length timber and we’ve got the first two in the Southern “Europe is well ahead of where we are in four years ago, through a Tassie manufacturer Hemisphere working in sandy flat conditions. Australia and I believe biomass has the potential called Ephinstone, we designed and built the first Those machines are pulling up to 300,000 m3/y to become a massive part of our operation. From V-double in the world capable of hauling long- on a single shift whereas previous contractors my understanding it’s not happening in Australian length trees. had a clambunk and two or three skidders to pull forest industries. When you look at countries like Sunchip received the first 10 Elphinstone 19 m the same volume.” Sweden where up to 40% of their power comes long length log trailers, which are in full This ability to investigate new technology and from renewable sources it just goes to show the operation and have made quite an impression on techniques is the other reason Sunchip maintains scope of the opportunities we’re dealing with. local stakeholders and interested international a healthy balance sheet in comparison to a lot of “The main forest we are harvesting is 100,000 parties. contractors. ha here in one spot in Queensland where we’re “Hyne, along with all of our local Government “We were the first ones to put in the big doing all the harvesting. It’s roadside processing and councils and so forth are over the moon skidders out of Canada – the biggest in the world so there is a huge amount of bark and debris in about it – it’s been the most amazing thing. We’ve – the Leibherrs, and the trailers. We try to keep had some Canadians and South Africans come ahead of everyone else in every other way by and have a look and they were all blown away by doing new things and innovating,” Blackberry it, but the way their industries are at the moment, said. British Columbia in particular, no one’s doing “We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t have the The Tanguay skidders are anything.” innovation we’ve achieved to this point, no way in the world.” built in Quebec and we’ve got Blackberry travels for about one month each year to the first two in the Southern Canada and Europe in search Hemisphere working in sandy of technology and applications that he can apply to his flat conditions. Those operation back home but believes he should be doing machines are pulling up to even more research to improve 300,000 m3/y on a single shift the business. Though the group is looking to cut back on whereas previous contractors costs, the thought of missing out on Europe’s largest had a clambunk and two harvesting show, Elmia Wood, is too painful for Blackberry to or three skidders to pull contemplate and a trip across the same volume the world has not yet been ruled out. Sunchip has more than 30 trucks in its fleet

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one spot just sitting alongside the road – at the But as proven in other forestry centres, moment it’s just being pushed together and biomass is a culture. In Scandinavia there was a burnt. mad rush on alternative energy sources in the Europe is well ahead of where “I certainly see this as a massive thing for us, 1970s forced by the oil crisis in 1972, which even while things are depressed as they are sparked research and spending on renewable we are in Australia and I now.” energy sources that ultimately underlined believe biomass has the Blackbury said the crucial ingredient for the Sweden’s current energy habits. We are seeing a Sunchip operation in regards to introducing a similar Government-driven reform in the US potential to become a massive biomass branch to its weaponry was finding a today, where President Barack Obama is pressing buyer capable of using the material. He said the home election promises of increasing renewable part of our operation. From my Hyne operation was on its own in the middle of energy usage because of growing environmental understanding it’s nowhere but it could probably put in a grid “fairly concerns. easily” provided the financial incentives were The common thread is that where regular not happening in Australian there. The haulage issue would not be difficult to market economics may not quite justify overcome given Sunchips expertise and proven investment in renewable forms of energy, the forest industries ability to think outside the box to provide Government, if it believes in the importance of operating solutions. renewable fuels, must shoulder the shortfall.

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The long lengths Sunchip cuts and transports to the Hyne mill

A Komatsu carrier works tirelessly

much as we think we are, as an industry we’re not, because they won’t be able to afford it anyway. Even to buy a harvester I just can’t see anyone coming and forwarder system in Australia these days to cut into our industry in the future. 50,000 m3/y you’re looking at Unfortunately in Australia, while alternative A$1.2 million. Young people just aren’t going to We’ve got A$30 million of energy is on the agenda, the potential of biomass be able to afford that.” equipment here – who’s going has not yet commanded much airtime. He said the future of the industry would rely on “My understanding is that the Australian better partnerships between the current group of to be able to come in and Government just hasn’t taken the potential of logging contractors and the mills, which have biomass on board,” Blackberry said. “Our historically had fairly hostile or at least frosty support that? electricity is going to get dearer and dearer, business dealings. especially with the trend in coal exports. “The mills will probably find out that there are “Whilst it might be five to 10 years before not a heap of contractors out there. They’re very something massive happens with biomass here supportive of us at the moment and we’re very has been in Australia and probably across the in Australia, I’d like to be ahead of that just a supportive of them,” Blackberry said. world, where the contractors hate the mills and little bit.” “The biggest thing across the board for mills the mills hate the contractors, it simply won’t and contractors is that it needs to be a joint work. The two need to understand they need Future foresters face fiscal effort. Because if it’s a tag team situation as it each other.” IFI firebreaks Those stronger and more established players amongst the Australian logging contractor fraternity are likely to represent the future for the industry down under. Mechanised harvesting and the technologies that go along with haulage and wood handling machines today are expensive under takings – almost certainly too expensive for young forestry professionals keen to make a start in the industry. What remains of forest industries after this downturn will represent a more powerful, consolidated and experienced base of companies that new ventures will find very difficult to successfully penetrate given the upfront capital required. This is probably an accurate reflection of the situation that will emerge in most developed nations worldwide. “I just can’t see anyone coming into our industry in the future,” Blackberry said. “We’ve got A$30 million of equipment here – who’s going to be able to come in and support that? “We’re not bringing young people through – as A Waratah head in action at a pine plantation

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Steep manual logging in the Philippines Protecting the tigers

The problems with sustainable forest practices in South-East Asia have been well documented, particularly the issue of deforestation. The Centre for International Forest Research looks at the hurdles confronting sustainable industries in four of the chief forestry countries in the region – Indonesia, China, the Philippines and Vietnam.

PROVINCES East Java 0.5 INDONESIA have also been affected by such Illegal logging, forest fires and degradation, according to the South Sulawesi 0.6 other inappropriate forestry and World Bank (1994). The East Nusa Tengarra 0.7 non-forestry practices have responsibility for rehabilitating the contributed significantly to an 96.3 Mha of degraded land lies Maluku 0.8

estimated 54.6 Mha of degraded with the Ministry of Forestry. North Sumatra 1.1 forest lands in Indonesia, In 2002, the Ministry initiated a 1.9 including production forests, and policy under the umbrella of social Riau conservation and protected forestry in the direction of East Kalimantan 1.9 forests and 41.7 Mha of degraded community-based rehabilitation South Sumatra 2.3 lands outside the forest areas programs. The technical plan was (Ministry of Forestry, 2002). The developed under the Five-Year West Kalimantan 2.4 livelihoods of an estimated 1.5-6.5 Plan on Forest and Land Central Kalimantan 3.8 million forest dependent people Rehabilitation Program (RHL-5 tahun) and will use catchment A R E A (Million ha) Changes in forest area areas as the unit of management. areas dating from the mid 1960s involvement of local people. There YEAR 1991 The first priority category to be have been identified so far. Target is a need to identify the most 143.97 Mha rehabilitated includes 60 project areas range from 10 to applicable and socio-culturally YEAR 2000 109.57 Mha watersheds. However because of almost 500,000 ha with project acceptable approaches for financial constraints, the program duration ranging from one to 35 ensuring sustainability. Evaluation focused on rehabilitating only 17 years. Projects have been mostly of the performance and impacts of catchment areas in its initial dependent on State and donor the range of past projects can stages at a total cost of $1.6 funding, and focused mainly on provide valuable lessons for Source Ministry of Forestry (2002) billion. The policy complements technical aspects. Institutional identifying the most promising the program of Allocated arrangements for effective approaches and incentives. Deforestation trends (1985-2000) Reforestation Fund for Specific implementation of the programs Rate of deforestation (Mha/y) 1985-1997 Purpose (DAK-DR) that has been on the ground were often CHINA 1.6 Mha implemented since 2001 under the inadequately developed and Of the 256 Mha designated as

1997-2000 coordination of the District resulted in little adoption of forest land, roughly 38% is 3.8 Mha Government. techniques by local people in the degraded shrub, barren, cutover or More than a hundred projects targeted areas. There have been burnt land. Livelihood pressures dealing with forest rehabilitation some successful projects mainly on these lands and remaining on forestry, mining and catchment characterised by active forests are high. The 11 tropical to Source Ministry of Forestry (2002)

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subtropical provinces hold 47.1 scale implementation. Also Mha of the degraded forest land environmental, livelihood, and with Sichuan and Yunnan having productivity outcomes as well as the largest areas. China faces a long-term sustainability of these massive shortage of wood to feed efforts are unclear. its industrial and local needs and Institutional and socio- there has also been much concern economic constraints including about ecological disasters such as lack of market and tenure security, flooding brought about by severe inappropriate taxes and deforestation in upper regulations, and lack of socio- watersheds. All of this has economic incentives for long term brought about logging restrictions sustainability constitute some of in remaining natural forests, and the biggest challenges to forest massive reforestation efforts resource development and throughout the country as part of management. Technical design Almost 100 Mha of China’s forests national and provincial programs and ecological requirements have Lessons need to be learnt from have been degraded the past in order to protect the since the 1970s. also not been given adequate Philippines valuable forest In the past, rehabilitation attention. distribution of actual area in resource efforts in China were largely China has recently expanded its degraded open brushlands and focused on development of fast focus from largely timber grasslands are highly variable. students of the University of growing, high yielding timber plantation forestry to ecological Most of the area is mountainous Philippines at Los Banos in 1910. plantations. The 1980s onward conservation and is looking for and faces severe erosion problems This was followed by numerous also saw the development of ways and incentives to ensure with vegetation removal. About 20 Government-initiated projects that numerous national forest longer-term sustainability of its million people live and depend on involved the planting of trees to development programs driven by rehabilitation efforts. It is critical the forested uplands. The main reforest denuded areas. By 1973, ecological disasters such as to draw together lessons from causes of deforestation and land there were 91 Government severe sandstorms, flooding and past projects, reviews, and degradation include intensive reforestation projects (46 in the threat of increasing research to identify the most logging over decades, upland Luzon, 31 in Visayas and 14 in desertification. Since 1981, there promising approaches (technical migration, agricultural expansion, Mindanao) with reforestation have also been many reforestation and socio-economic) and development policy failures, and funds derived from timber projects at the local levels as well incentives under different inequitable land distribution. concessions. Some private with the introduction of the scenarios. Declining wood availability, heavy companies (such as Paper ‘household responsibility’ system soil erosion and flashfloods led to Industries Corporation of the with private use rights over PHILIPPINES logging bans on primary forests Philippines [PICOP] and Provident degraded forest lands. Forest cover in the Philippines with concessions reduced to a few Tree Farms) reforested via tree Rehabilitation projects in the decreased from 34% in the 1970s sustainable operations and plantations within their past 40-50 years have been to 22% in 1987, and remaining massive reforestation efforts in concession areas. PICOP also mainly government sponsored forest cover is concentrated in the last few decades. pioneered smallholder tree farms national efforts with large Palawan, Mindanao and the The first formal rehabilitation among upland farmers near the budgets, large target areas and to uplands of Luzon. The last forest efforts in the Philippines can be concession through partnerships. be implemented in very short time resource inventory in 1987 showed traced back to reforestation by The 1970s saw the birth of spans. A serious problem has a forest cover of 6.6 Mha, leaving been the inability to adequately 10.8 Mha of possible degraded plan for and mobilise the forest land of the 17.4 Mha of institutional and financial designated forest land (greater resources required for such large- than 18% slope). Estimates and Distribution of shrub, bare, curlover, burnt forest lands in the 11 tropical to subtropical provinces of China

PROVINCES Zhejang

Fujian

Jiangai

Hubel

Hunan

Guengd

Guangxi

Hainan

Guizhou

Sichuan

Yunnan 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 A R E A (Million ha)

Bare, curlover, burnt or shrub land (Mha) Forest land (Mha)

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social/community forestry with private tree farming. The latter has programs such as Forest cropped up spontaneously in Occupancy Management (1971), response to market demand, the Family Approach to particularly in Mindanao, Luzon, Reforestation (1971), Communal and Cebu. It has been suggested Tree Farm (1974), and the that private land reforestation in Integrated Social Forestry Program the last decades may have (1982). From the late 1970s and actually led to increased forest stretching into the 1980s, there cover in places. New forest cover were numerous community inventories that are underway forestry initiatives funded by could help clarify the situation. agencies such as USAID, the There have been a wide range World Bank, Ford Foundation and of players involved in forest GTZ. There was also major NGO rehabilitation in the Philippines in pioneering work on agroforestry the last few decades including the and agriculture. In 1986, a 14-year national Government, NGOs, National Forestation Program was private companies, LGUs, local launched with a target area of 1.4 communities and private land Mha to be reforested by 2000. owners. Approaches have been Community forest management in Vietnam This program was given a boost by equally diverse with expansion the ADB/OECF loan for $240 from traditional large-scale mostly held forests. Since then ‘Programme 327’ for re-greening million in 1988 for what became Government reforestation projects accelerated forest landscape uplands. As part of this program the Forestry Sector Project. Under and industrial tree plantations to transformation has taken place. forestland was leased for 50 years this project, traditional methods of contract reforestation, community- Several wars, high population or given under management reforestation gave way to contract based initiatives, integrated pressure and an aggressive contracts. Much of this land was reforestation by families, development and livelihood economic development policy planted with trees or left to communities, corporations, projects, agroforestry, and private since the 1960s in the north – and regenerate naturally. In 1998 academic institutions, NGOs and tree farming. Results have been since the late 1970s in the South – ‘Decision 661’ allocated funds to Local Government Units (LGUs). It mixed with some promising cases are the main factors that lead to the successive ‘5 Mha Reforestation also included watershed and others not quite so in each of this changing landscape pattern. Programme’ (5MHRP). Loans and rehabilitation and encouragement the approaches, depending on the Vietnam has a total of 19 Mha ODA funded projects contributed to of industrial reforestation through circumstances. Also in general, as designated forest land, the objectives of programs 327 new agreements. some approaches such as private allocated to protection forests, and 661. The 1990s continued to see tree farming have been more production forests and special use The 5MHRP aims to establish 5 numerous community-based and popular and rapidly adopted than forests (forest reserves). Only Mha of forest between 1998 and integrated development projects others. Ensuring long-term about half of the forest land is 2010 to restore forest cover of the funded by ADB, JBIC, World Bank, sustainability appears to be one of under some kind of tree cover. The country back again to 43%, the ITTO, FAO, KFW and others; and the biggest challenges facing forest land without forest is same percentage that was under executed by the state, NGOs, many of the initiatives. Most partially under bush and forest in 1943. The stated LGUs, and people's organisations. evaluation is based on target secondary forest cover, partially objectives of this effort are to Community-based forest areas and survival rates of under grass cover. In some reverse environmental management through different plantings, and often little is known provinces in the north less than degradation. At the same time the types of tenurial instruments was about the environmental and 10% forest cover remains. project means to boost the adopted as the national strategy socio-economic impacts. Rehabilitation started in the productivity of the national for reversing the destruction of 1950s, but was intensified in the forestry sector. About 2 Mha of Philippine's remaining natural VIETNAM mid-1980s. Initially rehabilitation “degraded” lands are to be forests and for rehabilitating Vietnam has a landmass of was pursued under the World Food converted to industrial wood degraded lands. Besides social 330,000 km2, administratively Program (PAM) and through State plantations, 1 Mha to cash crops, and community forestry, divided in 61 provinces. Three Forest Enterprises. Only since the and 2 Mha to conservation forest. reforestation activities have also quarters of the country is 1990s have local communities Some 1 Mha is to be grown included large-scale Government mountain and hillside terrain. participated actively. In 1993 the through natural regeneration. and industrial plantations and Until the 1920s the uplands still Vietnam Government launched IFI

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CUTTING EDGE The B Series knuckleboom loader fuel savings and power flexibility

Cat Forest Products has launched the B Series line size also allows faster grapple action. of a button the operator can call up a diagnostic knuckleboom log loader starting with the Cat Activated by a ‘flip-of-a-switch’, three screen on the console with data on fuel and 559B. The loader features an enhanced engine operating modes give operators the flexibility hydraulic oil level, engine and hydraulic oil and hydraulic power system that improves fuel to match engine speed and pump flow to the temperatures and other machine vital signs. economy and gives the operator more control to application, from thinning small pine to clear Also new in the 559B, is an SAE J1939 match the loader’s power output to job cutting big hardwoods. For normal loading connection in the cab to provide better requirements. operations, the Run Mode provides fast cycle diagnostics and historical data of the loader Reduced engine and fan speeds, a times and the most fuel economy. The Power systems during regular servicing and to reengineered hydraulic pump and bigger Boost Mode provides 40% more productivity troubleshoot problems. Maintenance is easier hydraulic lines allow more efficient use of muscle for heavy duty delimbing, slashing and with the new electric-powered hydraulic oil fill horsepower to save fuel while maintaining loading applications requiring fast swing with pump. Other changes were made to improve performance, Cat stated. The new pump also maximum swing torque. operator comfort. The loader features a decreases heat generation, resulting in cooler New in the B Series is the Intermediate “beefed-up” heating and air conditioning hydraulic system temperatures. Loader Mode, an option between Run and Power system. The noise level in the cab has been performance is further improved by a 15% Boost, providing the operator with even more reduced from 82 decibels to 75 decibels by increase in swing torque and modified main control of the loader’s power output and fuel lowering the engine fan speed and eliminating control valve spools that improve cycling to use. Information on machine functions is rattle with structural changes to the cab lower the boom faster. The increase in hydraulic readily available in the Cat 559B. At the touch module. www.cat.com/forestry Terex-Fuchs MHL474 rises to new standard

The powerful new Terex-Fuchs needs, the MHL474’s powerful Companies in the timber- litres (215 gallons), certainly MHL474 loading machine was COM III engine model with an processing business often use meets this requirement. presented at Ligna 2009 in output of 213 kW added only a their machines in three-shift The Terex-Fuchs sophisticated Germany Last month by the marginal weight increase over its operations, so fuel tank capacity is MHL474 also earns high marks in largest Terex-Fuchs dealer in predecessor, the MHL454, a major factor in ensuring cost- ease of maintenance, thanks to a Europe – Baienfurt-based Kiesel. resulting in significantly enhanced effectiveness. The MHL474, with streamlined maintenance system. Designed in response to customer efficiency. its optional capacity of up to 815 The service ladder provides easy and direct access to all daily check- The MHL474 shows off its 3.5 m2 points. This is once again reflected in a high level of cost-effectiveness. Completing the picture is the machine’s installed grab and its volume capacity of 3.5 m2. In addition, operators get the immediate benefit of well- engineered enhancements, including the machine’s continuously variable travel drive. This feature makes it possible to quickly and smoothly move loads. Finally, the machine’s quadratic undercarriage provides the machine with exceptional lifting capacities across its entire range of reaches. Other appealing elements include the new liquid intercooler maintenance lid design, the modified dozer blade, and the complete re-design of the counterweight. www.terex.com

52 International Forest Industries | JUNE 2009 CUTTING EDGE Combilift poised to reach 10,000 sales Combilift machines work in unison Combilift, the Irish manufacturer of the Combilift 4-way forklift, sells over 50% of its output to the timber sector worldwide, and has trucks operating in a wide range of industry applications, in locations as diverse as the Canary Islands and the Arctic Circle. Lift capacities of between 2.5 t and 14 t cater for the demands of sawmills, timber yards and ports as well as for manufacturers of products such as roof trusses, flooring, furniture and doors. The company celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2008, and will reach a milestone this year with the sale of its 10,000th truck, expected in late spring (Northern Hemisphere). The C5000XL model has been specifically developed with the needs of the timber sector in mind: it has larger tyres than standard, giving excellent ground clearance on uneven terrain and unpaved yards, and will work happily in harsh weather conditions such as snow. It also features added suspension and a larger cab for more operator comfort, and is available with diesel or LP gas power. www.combilift.com Reverse drive powers Valtra forward

Swedish machinery producer Valtra is renowned – the world's number one international forestry as well as the popular turbine clutch option, for its expertise in forest tractors. In June, the trade fair. both of which are ideal for working in the company will demonstrate its expertise with an Valtra and its Swedish importer, Lantmännen forest. impressive line-up of 30 tractors at Elmia Wood (stands 561 and 564), will have on display the All the Valtra tractors to be presented at new big tractor – the Valtra Elmia are equipped with forest specifications S352 – equipped with and implements. The models on display Valtra's unique TwinTrac. include: A72, A82, N82, N92, N101, N111e Visitors can also be among Advance, N121 Advance, N141 Advance, N142 the first people to try the Direct, N122 Versu, T162 Direct, T202 Versu, “easiest powershift on the T202 Direct, T162 Versu, S352. market” in the Versu models Look out for these and more special forest and test the “unparalleled features from Valtra: visibility” offered by the • Forest cab and SVC360 forest cab SVC360 forest cab, according • TwinTrac reverse-drive system to the manufacturer. • Integrated steel fuel tank in A and T Series, One of the highlights on new fuel tank on N Series tractors the stand will be Valtra's • HiTrol turbine clutch ‘stepless transmission’ • Powerful load-sensing hydraulics. featured in its Direct models, www.valtra.com

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CUTTING EDGE Latest JD Swing Machine ups power and efficiency

ohn Deere Forestry has introduced the John The John Deere 3754D Swing Machine Deere 3754D to its line-up of robust D- JSeries Swing Machines. With its durable redesigned structure and a Tier 3-compliant engine, the 3754D boasts increased power yet promotes fuel efficiency. “The John Deere 3754D Swing Machine is specifically designed to prolong uptime, with a new 9 litre, 271 hp engine boosting fuel efficiency and a standard fuel tank extending run-time between fill ups,” Dave McFarlane, John Deere Swing Machine Product Marketing Manager, said. “The 3754D is the toughest swing machine in the forest. “Other product features to boost the efficiency of the 3754D include an updated hydraulic system that advances attachment performance and machine smoothness, and facilitates faster cycle times. Other improvements, such as easily accessible Other advances over previous models that improved plumbing system betters external debris management screens, newly increase uptime include: hydraulic flow to attachments and designed heavy duty structures, hardened pins • Strengthened mainframe that boasts a heightens piping integrity and tighter tolerances in critical joints, and stronger boom tower with increased edge • The butt-n-top and power grapple fronts, better component protection, all help to reduce distance, thicker sections that are with 11.7 m (38 ft, 4 in) reach, now have downtime,” McFarlane said. machined after welding to improve frame to OEM grapple tool cylinders, which will not The 3754D incorporates many of the boom tolerances and overall machine only increase productivity but will also hydraulic upgrades of John Deere D-Series durability improve durability and serviceability construction excavators — maintaining its • Strengthened log loader boom structures, reputation for best-in-class hydraulic control • Roadbuilder purpose-built, heavy-duty and turned and ground pins in critical joints and multifunction ability and advancing fronts provide extended service life to hydraulic performance. • A heel rack completely redesigned from the these fronts, which sport a plate thickness larger wide flat heeling plates to the 2-3 mm thicker than previous models and • Hydraulic system: productivity is increased grapple end, with its strength improved 2.5 fewer welded joints. through the engine/hydraulic management times and a 17.4 m (43 ft) reach. The wider system that maximises power and hydraulic section on the tip allows the grapple hoses The 3754D joins the 2154D, 2454D and 2954D output, saves fuel, and delivers smooth to lie flat for better protection and easier in the new generation of John Deere Swing multifunctional hydraulic operation. By using access should they need to be replaced. An Machines. www.john.deere.com the 450D undercarriage and drive system, the swing machine has superior strength as well as enough track power to get it where it needs to go. The propel motors are located Rud-Erlau chains well within the track frames and are heavily guarded like a “pitbull” • External debris management/cooling system: In creating the new TerraPlus traction chain, the heavy gauge perforated and removable inlet Rud-Erlau designers have replicated the tenacity screens are mounted externally, adding of a Bull Terrier because they have produced a protection from damage as well as minimising traction chain that will bite the ground and hang cooling system plugging. The ‘smart cooling on for as long as is necesssary. system’ is hydraulically driven, with a cool- Rud-Erlau has been manufacturing round-link on-demand variable-speed fan that runs only chain products for some 130 years and, for when needed. This new cooling technology almost as long as there have been motorised keeps the machine operating at optimum vehicles the company has been making and temperature, while reducing noise and fuel supplying high quality traction chains. consumption. Optional reversing fan back An evolution of the snow chain and a blows cooler cores to reduce debris build-up The Rud-Erlau chains are well-suited to revolution in traction, the TerraPlus is a dynamic, and increase uptime forestry applications technically-advanced traction chain designed to • Component protection: protection from the go beyond the highway and safely into the wilds of the snowfield, the forest or the coal mine. harsh forest environment is essential to the Easy to fit and available in popular diameters of 11 mm, 14 mm and 16 mm, the distinctive ‘Z’ uptime of forestry equipment. A heavy-duty shaped links have excellent wear and self-cleaning characteristics while the studs ensure optimum three-piece engine hood protects the 3754D traction. engine, promotes debris shedding, and Now in use in 28 countries, whether in deep snow or soft ground, the TerraPlus offers sure- provides easy access to components for daily footed traction for a wide range of equipmentincluding; snow ploughs, forestry vehicles, graders, maintenance. Additional guarding protects dump trucks and wheeled loaders. www.rud.com the exhaust stack and hydraulic oil fill cap.

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CUTTING EDGE Hard-to-grind stumps Attention: there’s a new alert system on the market for grinders challenged by Seppi M Wood grinder owners looking to reduce repair costs and downtime losses could be aided by the Damage Alert System – the first effective damage Meanwhile, Italian company Seppi interface plate can be ordered reduction system for tub and horizontal wood grinders. The Damage Alert M, which incidentally celebrates specifically according to the System senses vibration from unwanted metal objects that enter the wood 70 years in the business this year, excavator type. Once the hydraulic grinder and minimises severe damage by shutting the grinder down has developed a hydraulic stump lines are connected, the Kastor and/or reversing the material feeding system. grinder designed to be mounted hyd is ready for use, the rotor can The system will help reduce repair bills and downtime that erode the on excavator arms called the start turning and smoothly be set bottom line. The system sensitivity can be adjusted to allow pass-through Kastor hyd. on the stump. objects, effectively reducing nuisance shut-downs. The Kastor hyd was based on a “The chips resulting in the www.damagealertsystem.com previous model with a mechanic milling process can be distributed drive stump grinder. The hydraulic on the surrounding area by version was developed for stumps opening the rear hood of the in hard to reach areas such as machine. This way the chips will steep slopes and difficult terrain. decompose faster. However, this is By mounting the machine on an recommended only in safe areas,” excavator arm such areas can Seppi stated. easily be reached. “Whenever there are people, The Kastor hyd removes stumps cars or other objects, it is by milling them into small chips necessary to work with a closed that when mixed with soil will rear hood for safety reasons. The quickly decompose and become rear hood can be controlled precious humus, which will be hydraulically from the excavator ready for planting new trees. This cabin.” is of great interest not just in The Kastor hyd may be forests, but also along roadsides, mounted on excavators from 9-23 rivers and in parks. t (20,000-50,000 lbs). It is The FRM70 heavy A narrow but large rotor carves predisposed for two hydraulic duty brush cutter into the stumps and swings from motors and comes with double one edge of the stump to the drive. other and stump is irrelevant. The “This strong stump grinder may Kastor hyd works as deep as 350 be used in many different Fecon’s heavy duty rotary mm (14 in), but can go deeper circumstances. Professionals will depending on soil conditions. like it as a means to complete the hog targets brush The milling rotor comes with 50 previous mulching work – no Fecon has added the FRM70 heavy duty rotary brush hog brush cutter stump milling knives that are matter whether in forestry, to its line of brush cutting attachments and track carriers. The FRM70 “aggressively” designed. The greenspace maintenance or brush hog features a unique reinforced front push bar design to direct tungsten tips give the knives construction business.” and push trees over. Cutting productivity is maximised with a bi- additional impact and make them www.seppi.com directional direct drive gear motor and four 300 mm (12 in) dual-sided highly wear resistant. rotary axe blades offer cutting action on both sides. Nevertheless, should a knife The FRM70 efficiently cuts brush up to 150 mm (6 in) in diameter. The break, it is easily interchangeable straight sides and flush-to-the-ground design allow the FRM70 to by opening two screws. contain material and provide better sizing. The smooth deck surface The machine can be mounted minimises debris build up. In addition, the FRM70 features a hydraulic to any type of excavator. The brake to stop the rotor quickly and safely. The Kastor hyd The FRM70 is “perfect” for clearing right-of-ways, debris, pre- commercial thinning, fuel load reduction, habitat restoration, park trails and path maintenance. www.fecon.com

The Peterson 5170C breaks into Europe

Dealer RTE has delivered the first Peterson 5170C in Europe to Geert Maes in Oostkamp, Belgium. This is the seventh Peterson machine RTE has sold to Geert Maes. The Peterson 5710C is one of the newest generation shredders from Peterson, equipped with latest technologies. An update to the ‘Impact Release System’ means it now works with an adjustable air pressured system. The new generation Peterson’s are also equipped with the IQAN machine management system, with full colour LCD screen, which ensures an optimum use of engine and infeed to reach the highest feasible production. The Peterson 5710C is equipped with a 1050 HP Caterpillar C-27 diesel engine and can handle any job. www.petersonpacific.com

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Doosan ups intensity on Cab suspension marks first low emission technology for forestry Doosan Infracore has expanded its development on its the DX225 standard hydraulic excavator. The increase Rottne’s new Comfort Line gas- hybrid excavator with enhanced energy efficiency and of fuel efficiency will save approximately $10,000 in hydraulic cab suspension lower exhaust emissions. The Doosan hybrid fuel cost per machine each year. system is a world first for forest excavator, slated for launch by 2012 in North America, “We are committed to bringing the most machinery. Through a will provide significantly reduced fuel competitive and innovative technology to market, completely new suspension consumption and is designed to reduce and Doosan is focused on developing a fast, fuel technique, the result is a the environmental impact of CO2. The efficient and reliable hybrid for its customers,” significant reduction of lurch innovative Doosan hybrid excavator Michael Stanley, President and Chief Operating and vibrations. will be equipped with a diesel engine, Officer, said. “Our hybrid machine will provide The system is activated with electric swing motor, electric converter best-in-class support with innovative a button when the engine is and an ultra-capacitor that will store technology.” started, the cab is lifted about excess energy during turning and light- Doosan Infracore has shown 50 mm (2 in) to get suspension, duty operations. The reserve consistent commitment to its global movement and then the electricity will then be used to assist presence in the construction suspension automatically works the power of the engine during heavier industry through its acquisitions until the engine is turned off. work, allowing the engine to maintain of Bobcat and Moxy Trucks in “The Comfort Line provides low revolutions and high efficiency 2007 and 2008 respectively. smoother driving with a more combustion during acceleration. Such The development of the 22 t pleasant working environment, a system will save fuel and reduce hybrid excavator is yet another less lurch, and vibrating,” Chief exhaust emissions, thus creating step in offering the North Executive Rolf Andersson said. additional value for Doosan customers. American market a full “We have received a huge Doosan Infracore’s first hybrid solution for its construction response to the Comfort Line excavator will be a 22 t model with an equipment needs, Stanley and all expectations have been approximate 35% reduction in CO2 and stated. www.doosan.com The DX225 will be upgraded for exceeded.” www.rottne.com fuel consumption when compared with better emissions controls Trimble’s tablet provides the right medicine

Trible has developed the Yuma touch screen is ideal for a host of on a tripod or pole for data only 1.18 kg. It provides instant rugged tablet computer – an all-in- mapping and form-based collection, or secured in a vehicle- access to the Internet via one outdoor computing solution applications. mount for use as a computer on expansion ports or a third-party that can transport a user’s office “The versatile Yuma tablet the road. It is equally adept in a cellular modem or satellite phone. to the field, forest, desert or brings full office capabilities to the climate-controlled office.” The functionality of the Yuma boardroom. Known for its family The Yuma tablet tablet can be further expanded of rugged handheld computers, delivers the same with an optional office docking Trimble brings the same survivability and station for connecting to an durability, reliability and versatility users expect external monitor, printer or other feature-rich design to the from Trimble’s outdoor office peripherals. Yuma’s versatile tablet rugged handheld “Connectivity in the field is vital configuration making it a computers. With a 1.6 for mobile workers,” Shawn powerful mobile computing GHz processor and a Curtis, Marketing Manager for solution for not only 32 GB solid-state hard Trimble’s Mobile Computing forestry and mapping but drive, the Yuma tablet Solutions Division, said. “Today, public safety, field service, computer has no they demand integrated solutions military and other outdoor moving parts. This that are reliable and easy-to-use, or service-related allows for operation so they can be more efficient and applications as well. in extreme arctic cold, avoid the need to transcribe The Trimble Yuma tablet is hot desert sand or in a information once they return to a fully functional computer that vehicle on unimproved the office. With the Yuma tablet, runs the Windows Vista Business roads. As with other Trimble Trimble delivers just that. Now, operating system. Standard field in a mobile package with its rugged mobile computers, the workers can carry their office features include integrated WiFi Microsoft Windows environment Yuma meets stringent MIL-STD- wherever they work. Its dynamic connectivity, Global Positioning and wireless connectivity,” Trimble 810F military standards for drops, mix of ergonomic design, System (GPS) and two geotag- states. “With this true all-in-one vibration and humidity. Its IP67 ruggedness and computing speed enabled cameras. The Yuma tablet computing tool, a mobile worker rating means it’s impervious to comes at a cost of ownership is expandable with two USB 2.0 has greater flexibility for use. The dust and water and it operates in that’s very attractive in the tablet slots – a 34 pin Expresscard and Yuma tablet is at home in the temperatures from -30-60 °C. computer market today.” SDIO slot. The 175 mm (7 in) harshest outdoor conditions as a About the size of a hardback www.trimble.com sunlight-readable WSVGA colour hand-carried computer, mounted book, the Trimble Yuma weighs

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MAY 29-30 conference, not least from within the North JUNE 10-11 Timber 2009 – Forest Products American forest industry,” says Torbjörn & JUNE 15-16 Equipment and Technology Johnsen of Elmia. “Right now people have Residues to Revenues 2009: Wood Exposition Penn State’s Ag many questions about how utilizing harvesting management, handling & residues can help improve the economics of the combustion technologies to improve Progress Days site at Rock Springs, forest industry and reduce oil dependency. It’s Pennsylvania, USA not hard to figure out how to use chippers and on-site energy efficiencies Timber 2009 will be the other forest machines. The big challenges are Rotorua, New Zealand & Melbourne, best marketing opportunity how to find efficient logistics, functioning Australia to reach forest product business models and good price structures, Residues to Revenues 2009 will provide companies in the leading and Sweden can offer a lot of knowledge in updates on biomass resources; fuel production hardwood producing state those areas.” The seminar is organised by logistics and technologies; developments in in the nation. Timber 2009 will be held May 29- Svebio – the Swedish Bioenergy Association. combustion and boiler systems; innovative 30 at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days site at Gustav Melin, SVEBIO options for by-product utilisation; and Rock Springs, Pa., nine miles southwest of [email protected], combined heat and power production (CHP). State College on Pa. Route 45. Centrally located [email protected] www.woodresiduesevents.com and easily accessible to forest product Conference Registration companies in Pennsylvania and surrounding https://login2.axaco.se/axaco2/ace.nsf/regis JUNE 11-13 states, the 55 acres of exhibition grounds trationForm?openagent&unid=F5D5C4829AB2 include indoor and outdoor exhibit options, 976DC125751B00385091 Forest Products Machinery and with ample space for on-site and “ in-the- Equipment Exposition, in New woods” equipment demonstrations. Timber JUNE 3-6 Orleans, Louisiana, USA 2009 combines the resources of PFPA- Over 90 forest products and machinery Pennsylvania’s largest forest products trade Elmia Wood, near Jönköping, equipment companies will be exhibiting. association- and Penn State, the state’s land- Sweden www.sfpaexpo.com grant university that offers a nationally The forest industry’s economic situation and recognized forestry and forest products market conditions have been radically affected program, as well as experience in hosting in recent months. Despite this, interest in the JUNE 23-26, quality commercial trade events. world’s biggest forestry fair, Elmia Wood 3-6 INTERLES 2009, Leningrad Oblast, The Right Show for Exhibitors June, is still high. Tosnensky District, Lisino-Korpus www.elmia.se/wood Pennsylvania is home to more than 2,700 forest town Lisinsky Forest College, products companies and more than 500,000 forest landowners. Timber 2009 offers Russia JUNE 18-20 Russia's only exhibition, which allows exhibitors an affordable way to show to high- demonstration of forest preparation, quality, industry-focused attendees. Bob Asturforesta 2009 – described as “the lumbering, fire extinguishing and forest Oberheim, Event Manager most important forestry fair in the Iberian revitalization equipment in action on specially [email protected] Peninsula”, continues its success with up to equipped demonstration grounds in the forest. http://patimbershow.cas.psu.edu/ 175 exhibitors and more than 15.000 professional visitors from over 15 countries The Over 60 participants from 11 countries. JUNE 2 most recent technology will be on display often Demonstration of machinery produced from in hard working conditions utilising 447 Has of leading domestic and foreign manufacturers. Pre-Show Conference at Elmia Wood Pine forest, radiata and pinaster type trees. Participation by officials of the Russian 2009, near Jönköping, Sweden Contact: Federation, representatives of Russian forestry Manuel Benigno Fernández unions and associations, Elmia Wood: Alejo Miguélez Puerto foreign investors, representatives of forest Unique conference [email protected] management and logging companies, industry for international http://www.asturforesta.com/en/informacion research and educational establishments general.asp http://www.restec.ru/exhibitions/featured/in bioenergy pioneers terles/index.en.html From residue to revenue! A special Slash Conference has been arranged AUGUST 20-23 for 2 June in Jönköping. The conference will 20th International Forestry Trade focus on the potential and possibilities of harvesting residues. It will be held in direct Fair Lucerne Switzerland During its 40 years, the conjunction with the Elmia Wood 2009 forestry International Forestry Trade show. Together the conference and show offer a Fair in Lucerne has developed unique chance for international visitors to see into a unique platform at the entire chain from forest to energy user. which the entire forestry SVEBIO is responsible for the conference industry meets every two program, which will contain the most important years. Attracting around and interesting features of the successful 30,000 visitors and 280 “Swedish Slash Business”. exhibitors across a total floor area of 28,000 “We know there’s a demand for the continued on page 60

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m2, the fair is the largest and most important exhibition for the forestry industry in Switzerland. The patrons comprise representatives from the key associations of the Swiss forestry industry. www.forstmesse.com

SEPTEMBER 2-4 GLOBAL Wood 2009 and Bioenergy 2009, in Jyväskylä, Finland An international exhibition featuring woodworking and bioenergy companies. BRANDS www.jklpaviljonki.fi/eng/events_exhibitions.php SEPTEMBER 9-11 & SEPTEMBER14-16 SawTech 2009: sawing technologies to improve mill performance Rotorua, New Zealand & Melbourne, Australia The latest technologies from local suppliers and from the major global manufacturers will be on display. Cutting edge technology is being aimed more and more at lowering costs and increasing efficiencies and we expect the range of equipment to showcase the best cost-saving technology the industry has to offer. www.sawtechevents.com

SEPTEMBER 10 -12 64th Annual Lake States Logging Congress Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds, Escanaba, Michigan

The Largest Midwest Logging, Trucking & Sawmill trade show attracting visitors from around the world. New Technology and Ideas from exhibitors in logging harvesters, forwarders, excavators, trucking, sawmill, services, supplies and products, clothing, safety equipment, RV's, ATV's and 4-wheel drive diesel trucks and small tractor implement dealers, chippers, real estate and insurance agencies (2008 Show Statistics Number of Exhibitors: 209 Number of Booths: 339 Number of Attendees 5,400 Daily ) Great Lakes Timber Professionals EXPECT GLOBAL Association PO Box 1278 Rhinelander, WI 54501 COVERAGE Phone: 715-282-7986 E-Mail: [email protected] MAGAZINE DELIVERS! http://www.timberpa.com/s2/index.htm OCTOBER 18 - 25 XIII World Forestry Congress, Buenos Aires, Argentina “Forests in development – a vital balance” is the theme of this XIIIth World Forestry

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Congress and it will be tackled from the social, ecological and JUNE 3-6 Elmia Wood, near Jönköping, Sweden economic perspectives. This will provide an opportunity to analyze this natural resource’s functions on the local, regional and global scales. The relevance of every type of forest and its contribution to Map of the field area the planet’s sustainable development will be stressed. Internationally renowned speakers, academic institutions, producers, environmentalists, indigenous and rural people, forest managers, technical experts and policy makers will be summoned to share ideas on forestry and offer a truly global view on the future of world’s forests. www.cfm2009.org/en/index.asp

OCTOBER 7-8 International Pulp, Paper & Tissue Forum (ipptf 2009) St.Petersburg, Russia 4th International Conference on new available technologies and improvements for pulp and paper industry and Exhibition of technologies, equipment and support of pulp and paper industry (Jointly with Adforum AB, Sweden) www.biztradeshows.com

OCTOBER 29-30 FICA Annual Conference 2009, Whangarei, New Zealand The Forest Industry Contractors Association exists to promote business growth and efficiency for the benefit of New Zealand’s forestry contracting industry. www.fica.org.nz continued on page 62

IFI ADVERTISERS AT ELMIA 2009

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SP Maskiner Stand No. 735 Elmia Wood’s party in Jönköping Tigercat Stand 798 On the evening of Thursday 4 June meet with exhibitors and other fair visitors at the Twin City restaurant in central Jönköping. The number of tickets is limited but tickets are available Wallingfords Inc Stand 806 online. Each ticket costs SEK 385 per person including Swedish VAT. The price includes food, entertainment and a glass of beer or wine. The purchase of tickets is binding, no refund on non- Waratah Stand 710 used tickets. The party starts at 19.00 hours and the music stops at 22.00... Arrive and leave when you like!

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NOVEMBER 10 - 14 Agritechnica 2009 defies global economic downturn World’s biggest agricultural machinery exhibition including Forestry & Biomass, Hannover Agritechnica, the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, takes place in November and, judging by the number of registrations received so far, looks set to defy the global economic downturn. Bookings are at the same high level as for the record- breaking event two years ago, and the DLG (Deutsch Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft - German Agricultural Society), the organiser of the event, expects around 2,000 manufacturers of tractors, agricultural machinery and equipment from Germany and abroad to attend. According to the managing director of the DLG’s exhibitions department, Dr Jochen Köckler, all the global manufacturers of agricultural equipment have already registered and are planning to take large stands at the Agritechnica market place. So far, around 180 new exhibitors have also registered. Dr Köckler sees this as confirmation of the widespread view that the prospects for agribusiness are good, thanks to the anticipated worldwide increase in demand for food and for biomass from agricultural commodities. http://www.agritechnica.com/828.0.html

NOVEMBER 10-12 & NOVEMBER 16-18 ForestTECH 2009: tools & technologies to improve forest planning & operations Rotorua, New Zealand & Albury, NSW, Australia An innovative technology transfer program that’s been designed with a wide cross section of forestry owners, managers and technical staff. The content has been developed from two very successful events that have recently been run for forestry companies in New Zealand and Australia, ForestTECH 2007 and ForestTECH 2008. Global Sawmilling, www.foresttechevents.com Harvesting and MARCH 9-11, 2010 The 2010 Wood Technology Clinic Biomass Editorial and Show, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon, USA The Wood Technology Clinic and Show is the only trade event exclusively dedicated to primary wood processing and technology, setting a standard unmatched by any other industry convention. For nearly four decades, the Wood Technology Clinic and Show has proven to be the industry’s leading

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exposition and the ultimate source for other major events in the United States AUGUST 26-29 2010 equipment, machinery, services and Dell Bawden - Event Organiser Internationale Holzmesse, technology. Tel: +64 7 362 7865 http://www.woodtechexpo.com/woodtech/ Fax: +64 7 362 7875 Klagenfurter Messe index.jsp Mobile: 0274 745 485 Forestry and Sawmilling PO Box 6102 Contact: Klagenfurter Messe Rotorua 3043, New Zealand Betriebsgesellschaft mbH, Messeplatz 1 APRIL 21-24 [email protected] A-9021 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee New Zealand Forest Industries Expo www.forestevents.co.nz/ T +43 463 56800-0 • F +43 463 56800-28 2010 Rotura E [email protected] http://www.kaerntnermessen.at/messe/engli The New Zealand Forest Industries Expo will be sh/internationale_holzmesse-82.php held at a new time and at an improved venue in Press & Marketing Rotorua in 2010 and it's all about timber, Christian Wallner technology and opportunity. There are lots of exciting new things happening with the popular four-yearly event which is a firm favourite on the international forest industries event calendar. The Expo in 2010 will be held in April, instead of March, to avoid conflict with two

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SALES OFFICES AHWI ...... 11 Komptech GmbH ...... 19 www.ahwi.com www.komptech.com UK, Europe, South Africa, Alucar ...... 6 LMI Technologies (Dynavision) ...... 41 US East Coast, & Canada www.alucar.com www.LMItecnologies.com/products/wood003 CONTACT: Phil Playle or David Lansdowne Bandit ...... 17 MTU ...... 7 Lansdowne Media Services Ltd www.banditchippers.com www.mtu-online.com Morbark ...... 15 Tel: +44 (0)1442 877 777 Bell ...... 35 www.morbark.com Fax: +44 (0)1442 870 617 www.bellequipment.com Multisaw ...... 25 Email: [email protected] Cleanfix ...... 38 www.multisaw-sawmilling.com or [email protected] www.cleanfix.org Peterson ...... 59 Cobraadvertising ...... 64 www.peterson.com Japan [email protected] Price Logpro ...... 23 CONTACT: Yuko Ishihara DOLL ...... 5 www.pricelogpro.com Japan Advertising Communications, Inc. www.doll-oppenau.com Ponsse ...... 2 Star Bldg., 3-10-3 Kanda Jimbocho John Deere ...... FC/37 www.ponsse.com Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051 www.deere.com/forestry Select Sawmill Co ...... 47 Tel: 81-3-3261-4591 ESRI ...... OBC www.selectsawmill.com Fax: 81-3-3261-6126 www.esri.com/forestry Seppi M ...... 21 www.seppi.com Email: [email protected] Finn Radiator ...... 43 www.finnradiator.com SP Maskiner ...... 13 www. spmaskiner.se Fogmaker ...... 20 Western USA (AZ, CA, NV, UT) State Securities ...... 57 www.fogmaker.com Australia, & New Zealand www.statesecurities.com CONTACT: George Roman Johannes Franzen GmbH ...... 27 Tigercat ...... 33 www.franzen-maschinen.de Roy McDonald Associates, Inc www.tigercat.com 4779 Luna Ridge Court, Kalmar ...... IBC TimberPro Inc ...... 31 Las Vegas NV 89129, USA www.kalmarind.de www.timberpro.com Tel: +1 (702) 515 7247 Komatsu/Valmet ...... 9 Wallingfords Inc ...... 39 Fax: +1 (702) 515 7248 www.komatsuforest.com www.wallingfords.com Email: [email protected] Komatsu Forest AS ...... 53 Waratah ...... IFC www.komatsuforest.no www.waratah.net Western USA (MT, ID, OR,WA) SHOW CALENDAR 2009/10/11 (cont’d) CONTACT: Bob Warren Lansdowne Media Services Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1442 877 777 Fax: +44 (0)1442 870 617 Email: [email protected]

US Mid-West, Central & Mountain CONTACT: 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 Email: [email protected] APRIL 28-30, 2011 In-Woods Expo 2011, To be staged on a managed forest in Arkansas’s Hot South America Springs – Little Rock corridor. CONTACT: Ricardo Cortés Whilst most visitors in 2007 were from the South, the two-day event drew attendance from all over Editec S.A. the United States, including the Pacific Coast, the Lake States, and New England. In addition, attendees came from Finland, Sweden, and Canada http://www.in-woods-expo.com Avda del Cóndor 844 Of. 205, Cuidad Empresarial - Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile Tel: +56 2 757 4200 Fax: +56 2 757 4201 Email: [email protected]

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