Astec has announced that heavy equipment dealer, Bejac Corporation, will represent the Peterson line of forestry and environmental recycling equipment in California and Arizona. Bejac was founded in 1953 and operated as an underground pipeline contracting business until 1985 when the company pivoted to the heavy, specialty equipment sector. In 2008, Bejac rapidly expanded its product line offering and now focuses on a diversified customer base that complements Astec growth strategy. Brian Gray, Group VP, Sales, at Astec says, “Our priority has always been our customers. From the initial equipm ..read more

MiCROTEC’s sophisticated scanning system significantly increases log yields Even though Piveteau Bois still has logs stacked at their log yard, the staff of the large-scale sawmill actually view the woodpiles as a virtual lumber yard already. This approach has changed the entire production process for the French company: Before cutting even starts, they already know exactly which boards they will get out of the logs. This is made possible by means of the CT Log and the one-of-a-kind fingerprint system provided by MiCROTEC. The Piveteau Bois sawmill in Sainte-Florence n ..read more

Binderholz Enfield held a grand opening ceremony on April 6 to commemorate the official opening of its lumber production facility near Enfield. According to Cathy Scott, for the Halifax County Economic Commission, company, local community and elected officials participated in the event alongside Binderholz’s corporate leadership from Austria. The Enfield facility will produce southern yellow pine lumber used in residential and commercial construction. At full production, the plant will have an output capacity of more than 200 million board feet. In January 2021, Binderholz officially ..read more

The HS Timber Group has announced that it is selling HS Timber Productions Sebes SRL to the German Ziegler Group as part of a share sale. The purchase agreement was signed on April 14, 2023. The completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. The closing of the transaction is expected for the middle of the year after the official approvals. It was agreed not to disclose the purchase price. Ziegler Group also takes over the existing experienced team in Sebes. The sawmill was the first production site of the HS Timber Group in Romania. “W ..read more

As a main supplier for large shredder drives of 180 kW and above, ZF supports customers with the optimal drive solution for large mobile and stationary shredders. Thanks to many years of experience, a unique customer approach and inhouse know-how, ZF provides customized solutions based on standard industrial gearbox designs. The company is not just a component supplier, but a partner. The partnership starts at the first contact, with an idea and a unique concept. Of course, it doesn’t stop after development or installation. Then the team is there for the partners providing them with exceptiona ..read more

As part of Combilift’s celebrations for its 25th anniversary, the Irish materials handling specialist has announced that it is donating its 75,000th truck – an Aisle Master articulated forklift – to Convoy of Hope, a non-profit humanitarian and disaster relief organization. Convoy of Hope works alongside communities and its wide network of volunteers aim to alleviate poverty and hunger and to bring help and hope wherever they are most needed in the world.  As this type of aid is sadly always in demand, operational expansion has also seen a corresponding increase in the requirement for war ..read more

USNR and Burton Mill Solutions are perfectly positioned to serve the industry. With over $74 million in inventory and 17 customer service centers across North America. Their warehouses are stocked with the consumable items and wear parts you need, ready to ship when you need them. USNR’s buying power has enabled them to negotiate very favorable pricing for brand-name industrial components that are widely used across the industry. Save time and money by consolidating your parts orders with USNR. USNR and Burton Mill Solutions can save you the shipping cost on some items by having your USNR or B ..read more

The new Peterson 5710E horizontal grinder from Astec Industries is suited for land clearing operations or other applications where mobility is desired. The horizontal grinder is equipped with several features designed to improve efficiency and help operators reduce material handling costs. The 5710E features a larger rotor that can accommodate a greater number of grinding bits. The new rotor is 8 percent larger and 19 percent heavier than the previous model, giving it more grinding power. To keep up with this improved power, the screening area has also been increased, to allow for gr ..read more

EWD is not completely reinventing itself for 2023, rather remembering its strengths. This will also be presented in a confident new corporate image. Since 1862 the traditional, yet innovative, company with 250 employees in Altötting and Reutlingen has been one of the worldwide leaders in supplying sawmill equipment. With this EWD stands for customer specific, highly efficient and sustainable sawmills, in which people can work safely and with passion. Commitment to quality, reliability and customer focus count among the most important values within the company and contribute to the positive suc ..read more

Morbark, Rayco, Denis Cimaf, Boxer, and Timberwolf showcased new equipment at shared booth A Morbark 6400XT horizontal grinder with a dolly transport system  Morbark  Morbark, LLC debuted the next-generation 6400XT Wood Hog horizontal grinder with a transport system at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. Other new equipment offerings included a Denis Cimaf open-face carbide mulching attachment and a Timberwolf TW 280HB HYBRID brush chipper. The Morbark transport dolly for the next-generation 6400XT was developed to simplify how users transport the machine. Equipped with an independe ..read more