Wed June 05, 2024
TimberPro President Lee Crawford Retires
After seven years as president of TimberPro, Lee Crawford has announced his retirement. This draws to a close Crawford's nearly 40 years in the forestry machinery business, during which he consistently exemplified entrepreneurial spirit and a caring attitude....
Thu May 30, 2024
Werk-Brau Introduces FX26 Forestry Mulcher
Werk-Brau introduced the FX26 forestry mulcher, a rugged, durable, well-balanced forestry mulcher for excavators from 8,000 to 16,000 lbs. This stout mulcher has a direct coupled motor which provides more power with less maintenance than comparable models that use belts or pulleys....
Thu May 23, 2024
FAE Holds Power Days Demo Event in Fayetteville, Georgia
FAE held a Power Days Demo May 8 and 9, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ga. The event provided FAE dealers, staffers, customers and prospects an opportunity to enjoy a day of being in the woods to get better acquainted with the latest wood processing products available from FAE....
Mon May 06, 2024
Every Second Counts While Fighting Wildfires
During hot and dry periods, there is a serious risk of wildfires. Moreover, a single spark can be enough to start one, in which case every second counts. Having fire extinguishing equipment close at hand can make all the difference between a few scorched trees and a full-scale wildfire....
Wed May 01, 2024
Manitou Launches All-New Specialized Woodcracker Tree Saw Configuration for MRT Rotating Telehandler Lineup
Manitou has launched a new Woodcracker tree saw with grapple configuration for its rotating telehandler product line that will significantly improve performance and productivity in tree and limb removal operations — particularly in urban areas and roadside land management applications....
Thu April 25, 2024
Waratah Forestry Equipment Introduces H216 Hardwood Head
Waratah Forestry Equipment has unveiled the H216 — a new two-roller head added to its 200 Series lineup. Built for hardwood, the H216 is strong enough to handle the toughest tree forms with accuracy and efficiency....
Wed April 24, 2024
VIDEO: Mass Timber Likely a Viable, Less Expensive Solution in Building Many New England Homes
In a remodeled furniture factory-turned-apartment building in New Haven, Conn., the walls and ceiling are all yellow pine, harvested from Alabama. "So here we are, let's come into the bedroom," said developer Jeff Spiritos as he led a Connecticut Public Radio reporter on a recent site visit of the future ACME Timber Lofts structure....
Wed April 17, 2024
Two Rivers Lumber to Build Modern, $115M Sawmill in Rural Coosa County, Ala.
Demopolis, Ala.-based Two Rivers Lumber Co. LLC has announced plans to invest $115 million in building a modern sawmill in Coosa County, the company's second operation in Alabama. In addition, Two Rivers Lumber has committed to creating 130 jobs at the new sawmill, which will specialize in the production of Southern Yellow Pine dimensional lumber....
Wed April 03, 2024
Seppi M E20 Marks Breakthrough in Green Management Technology
SEPPI M. 's "E20 direct" forestry mulcher head for excavators weighing from 12 to 21 tons marks a breakthrough in green management technology, promising increased efficiency, reduced maintenance costs and improved performance for forestry and earthmoving professionals....
Tue April 02, 2024
FAE Introduces SCL/RCU Stump Cutters
FAE enhances the versatility of its RCU55 and RCU75 remote controlled tracked carriers with the new SCL/RCU55 and SCL/RCU75 stump cutters. The new SCL/RCU is ideal for removing stumps in forests and parks, on roadsides, by riverbanks or in agricultural settings....