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Wood-Mizer introduces the WM4500 industrial sawmill featuring several structural and performance enhancements to the sawmill head and bed for improved sawing productivity. As Wood-Mizer’s next generation flagship industrial sawmill, the all-new WM4500 continues a long tradition of providing commercial sawmilling equipment solutions throughout the world. Featuring many benefits of Wood-Mizer’s world renowned industrial sawmill range, the WM4500 can be used to breakdown logs for further processing or to saw boards, grade or dimensional lumber. Alongside the complete line of Wood-Mizer sawmills, the WM4500 capitalizes on thin-kerf blade technology to produce accurate lumber while reducing capital, material, labor, energy, and maintenance costs. WM4500 Features Power - 30 HP Electric (22.4 kW) Cutting Capacity - 40” (1 m) log diameter - 21’ (6.4 m) cutting length with board removal - 32 ¼” (819 mm) width of cut and 16” (405 mm) depth of cut Blade Specifications - 2” (51 mm) blade width capacity with steel band wheels - 3” (76 mm) diameter blade guide rollers Introductory Price - Starting at $105,995 USD “Wood-Mizer is dedicated to providing the best-in-class sawmilling equipment throughout the world,” said Greg Bacon, Wood-Mizer Sales Director. “The WM4500 is the result from years of customer feedback and rigorous testing to satisfy the needs and preferences of high-production operations.” Key innovations of the WM4500 sawmill bed include reinforced dual-rod side supports, heavy-duty angled bed rails, 21’ cutting length with board removal, pull down cinch clamps for cants, and off-feed conveyor & roller with suspension. The robust sawmill head includes 2” blades with steel wheels, stronger head, mast, and strain system, 5HP feed motor, larger up/down gearbox, high pressure blade lubrication system, adjustable material drag back, modular toeboards, and durable 3” diameter blade guide rollers. The WM4500 industrial sawmill is now available to order in North and South America. For more information, visit www.woodmizer.com or contact your local Wood-Mizer representative. About Wood-Mizer Since 1982, Wood-Mizer has earned the reputation as a leading wood processing equipment manufacturer with a strong legacy from its innovative sawmilling products. From forest to final form, Wood-Mizer offers an extensive line of equipment including narrowband portable and industrial sawmills, wideband sawmilling equipment, band resaws, board edgers, wood kilns, planer/moulders, firewood processing equipment, pallet recycling equipment, material handling equipment, bandsaw blades, and blade maintenance equipment for woodworking and forestry hobbyists and professionals all over the world.

Wood-Mizer introduces the FS150 dual action 20 ton log splitter designed for homeowners and small landowners looking for an affordable and highly durable American-made log splitter. The FS150 log splitter expands the Wood-Mizer firewood processing equipment range that includes gas powered and skid steer commercial log splitter models ranging from $6,995 to $13,995 USD. Starting at $2,595 USD, the FS150 combines a 7HP Kohler gas engine with 20 tons of splitting force to split hardwood and softwood logs up to 24” long. The log table height is 30” from the ground to provide a comfortable working height for the operator and the convenient operator panel features intuitive left/right controls for the log splitting wedge. Once a log is loaded for splitting, the 8 ½” high carbon steel wedge splits wood in both left and right directions for increased speed and efficiency. This unique two-way design can double firewood production compared to traditional one-way wood splitters. During the splitting operation, two side trays catch material for additional splitting or for convenience in handling wood when stacking. Featuring a compact design for easy storage and mobility, the FS150 also includes a standard trailer with a 2” hitch that is towable at speeds up to 45 mph. FS150 Log Splitter Specifications Introductory Price • Starting at $2,595 USD Features • 7HP Kohler gas engine • 20 ton splitting force • Dual action splitting wedge • 7 second cycle time • Trailer for towing up to 45 mph “Wood-Mizer is committed to providing landowners and homeowners the equipment necessary to process logs into boards, slabs, firewood, and other marketable wood products,” said Greg Bacon, Wood-Mizer Sales Director. “The FS150 is an American-made, affordable log splitter for residential use that stands up to the high-quality standards that is synonymous with Wood-Mizer wood processing equipment throughout the world.” The FS150 dual action log splitter comes with a 1-year warranty, ships fully assembled on a single pallet, and is backed by the same legendary service, quality and safety features shared by the entire family of Wood-Mizer wood processing equipment. The FS150 log splitter is now available to order in North America, South America, Asia and Oceania. Visit woodmizer.com/logsplitters for more information. About Wood-Mizer Since 1982, Wood-Mizer has earned the reputation as a leading wood processing equipment manufacturer with a strong legacy from its innovative sawmilling products. From forest to final form, Wood-Mizer offers an extensive line of equipment including narrowband portable and industrial sawmills, wideband sawmilling equipment, resaws, edgers, kilns, planer/moulders, firewood processing equipment, pallet recycling equipment, material handling equipment, bandsaw blades, and blade maintenance equipment for woodworking and forestry hobbyists and professionals all over the world.

The most versatile firewood processor on the market is ready. Business owners around the world had their say and Hakki Pilke listened. The end result is an efficient, durable and innovative one-man firewood factory. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro is the king of firewood processors; it is the most efficient industrial model on the market. 50 Pro continues a strong tradition. Its predecessors include Easy 50s and BigX47, both of which are some of the most popular professional machines in their category worldwide. Thanks to knowledgeable and active users, the new model is tailored to fulfil even the most demanding customer needs. 50 Pro cuts and splits so efficiently that it can be described as a one-man firewood factory. The easy-to-use HakkiCut™ user interface streamlines cutting and improves working conditions. “We truly value ergonomics. With the HakkiCut™, the user can easily control the machine with the two buttons on the joystick. This helps maintain good working position, with no compromises on efficiency,” says Development Manager Timo Jussila from Hakki Pilke. HakkiCut™ automatically optimises cutting speed, and the cutting itself is performed by simply pushing a button. Thanks to the delay-free HakkiSplit™ cutting system, material flow remains smooth with peak productivity. JOIN THE WINNING TEAM Forstunternehmen Reith is a German company that produces firewood. Its owner Dietmar Reith had the opportunity to test the 50 Pro before anyone else. “The excellent new measuring device combined with faster splitting compared to the previous model,” Reith says, when asked about the features of the new 50 Pro that make his work easier. Dietmar Reith has been a customer of Hakki Pilke for nearly twenty years. This means that he is one of the tens of thousands of users that are part of the winning team. “To us, the Join the Winning Team slogan means that we are always there for our customers and partners. We ensure that business owners have the use of the most modern firewood processor in the business, while providing spare parts for old models,” says Managing Director Anssi Westerlund from Hakki Pilke. Being local is also important. The fact that the salesperson understands the challenges associated with the climate and wood species in the area is crucial. The Hakki Pilke team is always local: the company has representatives in 34 countries around the world and they stick up for their own. “Our importers are committed to our values and understand the importance of the team,” Westerlund says. DURABLE, SAFE AND EFFICIENT The product developers at Hakki Pilke focused on the durability of the machine. The number of mechanical wear parts has been minimised in the new model. The AC 10 chain tensioner and revamped hydraulics are examples of the multitude of changes that can double the service life of wear parts and make the machine even more efficient than before. The need for maintenance has also been minimised: chain replacement can be performed without tools, and instead of several minutes, the task can be performed in roughly twenty seconds. The new machine knows no bounds, but processes all types of wood regardless of its hardness or crookedness. No wonder, as Hakki Pilke has revolutionised the market with several innovations and firewood processors for three decades and counting. “Development starts in the field. It is down to our team members, i.e. users, that the Hakki Pilke 50 Pro is the most versatile firewood processor on the market.” ABOUT MAASELÄN KONE LTD Hakki Pilke has sold over 30,000 units in over 35 countries. In the 1990s, model 1X37 revolutionized the firewood industry becoming the world’s most sold firewood processor. Today the Hakki Pilke brand is known for its excellent after-sales services and state of the art performance and reliability. Easy mobility and fast set up makes Hakki Pilke processors great for both indoor and outdoor use. For more information, visit our new website http://hakkipilkeusa.com/ or https://hakkipilke.fi/en/

Wood-Mizer will sponsor an urban wood seminar, "The Urban Wood Revolution is Now! Come Join the Movement," on Friday, August 24 at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta, GA. The seminar will focus on the environmental and economical benefits of utilizing locally sourced urban wood while providing practical instruction and networking opportunities for sawyers, woodworkers, lumber suppliers, and lumber buyers. Urban trees are used for lumber in order to make better use of wood from sources like our own yards, parks, and even near our city streets. Every urban tree used for lumber is one less tree that must be cut from our forests and one less piece of green waste that would otherwise be dumped in our landfills. According to IWF, the seminar will also address: > The unique "source local/buy local" marketing appeal of urban wood products and the interesting stories they tell > The environmental advantages of utilizing urban wood > How to find local sources of urban wood > How to join or start a local urban wood network > A Q&A session with an expert panel The main speaker for the seminar is Jennifer Alger, CEO of Far West Forest Products of Sheridan, CA, and president of the newly founded Urban Salvaged & Reclaimed Woods, the first urban lumber trade network on the West Coast. Dwayne Sperber will also be speaking at the event. Dwayne is the Wisconsin state lead for the Urban Wood Network, and the owner and founder of Wudeward Urban Forest Products, which supplies lumber to architects, designers, and builders. "Throughout the past decade, Wood-Mizer has seen a major influx of successful businesses who are utilizing urban-sourced wood for their sawmilling operations and we are proud to manufacture a product that enables small businesses to be profitable with an underutilized resource," explains Wood-Mizer COO Darryl Floyd. "While Wood-Mizer has been educating woodworkers about the positive environmental and economic impact of urban wood for years, the Urban Wood Seminar at IWF 2018 will be another step forward in saving more trees from going into the waste stream." Wood-Mizer is dedicated to sustainable forest management and the urban sawmilling movement. The company recently developed an Urban Sawmilling Video Series highlighting businesses in the USA and Canada who are using locally sourced and salvaged urban timber to make a difference in the wood industry, where many of the hardwoods and softwoods we love are burned, buried, ground, or simply thrown away. Wood-Mizer has also published a guide to urban milling called "Salvaging, Sawmilling, and Marketing Urban Wood" which can be downloaded here. The Urban Wood Network, along with Wood-Mizer, recognizes the need for sustainable forestry practices and has joined businesses and individuals in the Midwest to promote urban wood utilization. Part of UWN's mission is to "build a common understanding, language, commitment, and eventually, brand for the urban wood marketplace." The Urban Wood Seminar is free of charge, but advanced registration is required to guarantee a seat. Learn more and register here. About Wood-Mizer Since 1982, Wood-Mizer has earned the reputation as a leading wood processing equipment manufacturer with a strong legacy from its innovative sawmilling products. From forest to final form, Wood-Mizer offers an extensive line of equipment including narrowband portable and industrial sawmills, wideband sawmilling equipment, resaws, edgers, kilns, planer/moulders, firewood processing equipment, pallet recycling equipment, material handling equipment, bandsaw blades, and blade maintenance equipment for woodworking and forestry hobbyists and professionals all over the world.

OMAHA, NE – July 17, 2018 DMSi Software announces its partnership with TallyExpress, the revolutionary lumber tally app. TallyExpress represents a major shift in end tally technology. While most solutions rely on lasers and specialized equipment, TallyExpress runs on an Android phone or tablet and is simple for users to navigate. It puts tally technology within reach of hardwood businesses deterred by the complexity and cost of laser-based systems. DMSi’s leadership sees TallyExpress as a natural complement to its line of software solutions for the lumber industry. “We’ve spent decades developing software to help our customers grow their businesses,” said Henry German, DMSi’s market teams manager. “When we saw what TallyExpress can do, we knew immediately it was a technology breakthrough for the industry. We’re bringing this product to market because it is the right solution for our customers’ futures.” TallyExpress is available as a stand-alone product or as an integrated component of Agility, DMSi’s inventory management system. About TallyExpress TallyExpress was developed by Fordaq, a technology company providing solutions to the global forestry and wood products industry. DMSi is the official reseller of TallyExpress to North American markets. Learn more at tallyexpress.com or by calling (402) 996-2706. About DMSi Software DMSi provides the leading business software for the lumber and building materials industry. Their Agility ERP system includes integrated accounting, sales, purchasing, and remanufacturing, as well as CRM, eCommerce, and mobile sales solutions. Learn more at dmsi.com.

West Plains Resaw System Mini Edger w/10" wide capacity on the infeed and outfeed with a 1 hp feed motor & 15 hp arbor motor running a 2 7/16" arbor with 2 12" diameter 12 tooth saw blades able to handle material from 1/2" to 1 1/2" in thickness. Custom collar spacing gives the ability to reclaim #2 6" decking lumber into #1 4" decking lumber or reclaim thicker lumber up to 1 1/2" into decking or stringer material. Optional 12" capacity and feed speed control available.

Meadows Mills, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, NC is proud to unveil its new website, created by LumbermenOnline.com, the sister company of Lumbermen’s Equipment Digest. The transition to the new website allows Meadows’ customers to browse the same equipment and information clearly with the mobile friendly design that adjusts to the users’ device. With the wide range of high quality, low cost equipment Meadows is known for, easy navigation and grouping of products such as carriages, edgers, and material handling equipment was overdue. Nearly 120 years of history and the ever-changing demands of innovation are wrapped up in every Meadows’ product – incorporating both in the website was essential. Many company history pages reference a generation or two, Meadows Mills’ begins in 1900 and covers multiple owners, acquisitions and how they’ve produced over 50,000 machines with its detailed navigation back in time. Whether you’re in the market for new equipment or not, it’s a must read. Visit the new MeadowsMills.com, and you’ll be able to easily browse their entire sawmill equipment line up, check out their stone burr mill equipment, and find information on their new ag implements. The next time you’re upgrading, replacing or building a complete new system, start your search by going to MeadowsMills.com!

The Wood-Mizer exclusive Vortex® dust-removal blade profile is now available in DoubleHard high-alloy steel resulting in a more durable blade that delivers up to twice the toughness and sharp life compared to carbon steel blades. Introduced in 2016, Vortex® dust-removal technology was previously an exclusive feature of SilverTip carbon steel material used primarily in high-production resawing operations. Patent pending and trademarked for its revolutionary design, the Vortex® blade profile creates an extremely unique turbulence that removes sawdust from the cut. With a typical blade, sawdust can remain on the board by spilling out of the smaller gullet while sawing. By reducing the amount of sawdust left on the board, the Vortex® blade minimizes the need for additional sawdust removal after processing. In addition, Vortex® blades can be sharpened by Wood-Mizer’s blade maintenance equipment or ReSharp® blade sharpening service to extend the flex life of the blade and maintain cut quality. "The Vortex blades leave 80% less sawdust than any other blades I have tried throughout the past 25 years,” said Mark Borneman with Timber Creek Resources in Antigo, Wisconsin. "We have eliminated the need for a deduster on a majority of our jobs.” The Vortex® blade is now available to order in both SilverTip and DoubleHard material in a variety of widths, thicknesses, and lengths to fit various sawmill and resaw brands and models. Wood-Mizer offers an extensive range of blades with more than 100 combinations based on profile, width, thickness, tooth spacing, and alloy for any type of sawing or resawing application from green softwoods to abrasive hardwoods. For more information, visit www.woodmizer.com/blades or call 800.522.5760. About Wood-Mizer Since 1982, Wood-Mizer has earned the reputation as a leading wood processing equipment manufacturer with a strong legacy from its innovative sawmilling products. From forest to final form, Wood-Mizer offers an extensive line of equipment including narrowband portable and industrial sawmills, wideband sawmilling equipment, resaws, edgers, kilns, moulders/planers, firewood processing equipment, pallet recycling equipment, material handling equipment, bandsaw blades, and blade maintenance equipment for woodworking and forestry hobbyists and professionals all over the world.

Cleereman Industries is built upon the very simple concept of providing only top quality machinery and industry leading service. Beginning in 1955 with the sale of the first Cleereman carriage, the product line now includes carriage drives, log troughs, log turners, all manner of material handling equipment and the revolutionary LumberPro. The new H.D. 852 Rosser-Head debarker is no different. Recognizing that IF Cleereman built a Rosserhead debarker it would be extremely heavy duty and incorporate improvements to address as many of the weak points of other manufacturer’s designs. Improvements like: Cast alloy steel bull wheels, 3 15/16” bull wheel shafts, Cleereman HD carriage wheels riding on heavy duty replaceable vertical tracks, proprietary balanced ambidextrous segmented aluminum head, Cleereman exclusive Fixed Head Design on Swell Reducing Head creates the perfect profile, remote machine grease plate, comfortable operators booth with Cleereman exclusive Palm Flat Joystick controls mounted into a deluxe armrest joystick seat, Touchscreen-Diagnostic Control System for easy trouble shooting of machine. Fact is, Rosserhead debarkers haven’t changed in over 50 years – until now. Such is the trust Cleereman owners hold for the company that the first Cleereman H.D. 852 Rosser-Head debarker was sold before it even existed in a blueprint. See the biggest leap forward in Rosser-Head design for yourself at the Richmond EXPO May 18th and 19th.

Laona Machine Supply recently unveiled “The Chain Shark”. Invented by Tony Enders, a long-time employee of Laona Machine Supply, who has supervised the maintenance and sharpening of saws for many years. Tony realized that other chain grinders were very expensive and difficult to correctly setup, making it difficult to operate and time consuming. Tony also found that manual grinders lead to operator fatigue leading to a lack of uniformity of grind, improper tooth angle and poor chain performance. The Chain Shark addresses all of these issues and does so at a fraction of the cost of automatic sharpening systems. Quickly and easily sharpens the most popular professional saw chain sizes including the 3/8, .404 and ¾ pitch saw chain on hand saws, firewood processors, slasher saws and harvester heads. Visit www.laonamachine.com for complete video and information.

Wood-Mizer has acquired the Swedish company, MOReTENs AB, placing a full range of popular 4-sided planer/moulders, table saws, spindle moulders, and CNC routers into Wood-Mizer’s globally available product range. Founded in 1980, MOReTENs designs and manufactures a popular range of woodworking machinery which includes 4-sided planer/moulder combination models, spindle moulders, and a workshop table saw. In addition, MOReTENs also supplies high-end, CNC-controlled routers and log home building machinery. “Throughout our history, Wood-Mizer has been committed to providing the best quality equipment to process logs into finished wood products,” said Wood-Mizer President and CEO Richard Vivers. “The affordable and versatile planer and moulder product lines from MOReTENs have been proven worldwide for decades, and are now backed by the high-quality service and support network customers expect from Wood-Mizer.” The founder and owner of MOReTENs, Bo Mårtensson, has joined Wood-Mizer as the General Director of the factory in Ostersund, Sweden. The factory in Sweden marks Wood-Mizer’s fifth manufacturing plant throughout the world including three facilities in the USA and one in Poland. “Many years ago, I was a young engineer with carpentry experience when I started MOReTENs and began building woodworking machinery,” said Bo Mårtensson. “I’m proud to see my products in workshops worldwide, and now we are very pleased to be joining the Wood-Mizer team, which will see our existing products being available to a much wider customer base and will also accelerate our capability to introduce new products to meet our customers’ needs.” Beginning in March 2018, Wood-Mizer will offer the new range of planer/moulders through their distribution network. The latest acquisition of MOReTENs builds on Wood-Mizer's position as a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of narrow band sawmills, now offering a full range of equipment that can seamlessly convert logs into dried lumber and finally into finished wood products - all backed by Wood-Mizer's expertise and commitment to excellent customer service. About Wood-Mizer Since 1982, Wood-Mizer has earned the reputation as a leading wood processing equipment manufacturer with a strong legacy from its innovative sawmilling products. From forest to final form, Wood-Mizer offers an extensive line of equipment including narrowband portable and industrial sawmills, wideband sawmilling equipment, resaws, edgers, kilns, planer/moulders, firewood processing equipment, pallet recycling equipment, material handling equipment, bandsaw blades, and blade maintenance equipment for woodworking and forestry hobbyists and professionals all over the world.

Woodland Equipment of Iron River, MI has long been one of the preferred dealers for Risley Equipment’s forestry line, including the popular Rolly harvesting heads. Innovating together has always been a foundational element to the long relationship between Risley and Woodland, and the building of the Risley FB220 is a direct result of that bond. Collaborating, the two teams saw and heard the need for a versatile carrier that would use today’s technology and innovation to give loggers the option of an efficient carrier that’ll still handle full sized heads (6,000 lb). The Risley FB220 offers many of the industry carrier must-haves: Stability, Attachment Versatility, Excellent Visibility, Fuel Efficiency, and Serviceability, without the Weight (40,000lbs) and Size (9’ 10” wide) of most carriers. Without sacrificing power or production from the undercarriage to the hydraulics, the FB220 hits all the metrics and proves it with production. “We wanted a carrier to handle any head we sell that was sized well for this market,” says Ron Beauchamp, Jr. of Woodland Equipment. It’s not an improvement to a previous machine, it’s THE NEW Risley FB220, designed and built for today’s logging demands. For more information on the NEW Risley FB220, contact Woodland Equipment by calling 800-825-9904, visit www.WoodlandEquipment.com or call Risley Equipment at 866-783-7243 or visit www.RisleyEquipment.com.