Edmundston, NEW BRUNSWICK – February 10, 2025 –

Acadian Timber Corp. (“Acadian”) (TSX:ADN) has signed an agreement to purchase assets of A & A Brochu, LLC (“A & A Brochu”) and its affiliates for a total price of U.S. $4.8 million.

The assets include harvesting, trucking, and road building equipment, as well as related real estate, in the Millinocket, Maine region. “We are pleased with the opportunity to purchase this turnkey operation,” commented Adam Sheparski, President and Chief Executive Officer. “A & A Brochu has provided contractor services to Acadian for many years.

The transaction will address the historical harvesting capacity challenges in Maine and enable greater control over costs as well as sustainable forestry practices, while allowing Acadian to invest in the communities in which we live and work.”

The asset purchase agreement was signed on February 10, 2025 and the transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025.

Photo Adam Sheparski, President and Chief Executive Officer.

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During 2025, Setra will investigate the possibilities of divesting the sawmill in Malå. A divestment is expected to contribute to Setra’s opportunities to further strengthen its position in Central Sweden, where the company’s raw material supply is expected to improve in the coming years.

During 2024, Setra took major steps in an extensive upgrade of the sawmill in Malå with new timber intake, new sawing line, updated raw sorting and increased drying capacity. The new saw line has been installed and start-up of the saw is proceeding according to plan.

The full potential is expected to be reached in 2027 when the capacity of sawn goods increases from the current 160,000 m³/year to 340,000 m³/year.

Malå is located in one of Europe’s most attractive raw material areas, both in terms of quality and growth.

The geographical location, combined with a well-invested sawmill, equipped with the latest available technology, creates good conditions for long-term good earnings and the opportunity to find a good industrial home for the sawmill in Malå.

The sales process will take place in a structured process during the first half of 2025, where Access Partners has been mandated as coordinating advisor.

For further information please contact: CEO Marcus Westdahl: or CFO Johanna Lindén

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In 2025, it will be 55 years since forest machine entrepreneur Einari Vidgren founded a forest machine factory in Vieremä, Finland. The anniversary year will start on a high note as the 21,000th PONSSE forest machine has been manufactured and will be delivered on February 6th, 2025, to Scheff Logging & Trucking Inc. from Minnesota, USA.

Scheff Logging & Trucking Inc. is a family business established in 1977. Today, Jhace Pearson, the company’s representative in the third generation, came over to the Ponsse factory with his best friend Matthew Vosika to receive their new Ponsse Buffalo.

It is an honour for Scheff Logging & Trucking Inc. to receive Ponsse’s 21,000th forest machine. Scheff Logging considers it vital that Ponsse’s entire personnel are committed to excellent service. Scheff has grown into a three-generation harvesting and transport company and employs more than 40 professionals. Scheff Logging would like to thank everyone at Ponsse for this magnificent machine!

Logging together worldwide for 55 years

Throughout its history, the Finnish family-owned company has focused on the development and production of cut-to-length forest machines and the provision of maintenance services for them. While all forest machines are still manufactured in Vieremä, Ponsse is at home in forests around the world, as the company currently operates in the logging sites of almost 40 countries.

“Since the earliest days, Ponsse’s driving force has been the belief that only the best people, in cooperation with customers and stakeholders, can develop and manufacture the best forest machines in the world. Still today, forest machines are developed and manufactured in the same way by more than 2,000 Ponsse employees. As a result of long-term cooperation, Ponsse has grown over the years to become the world’s leading manufacturer of cut-to-length forest machines,” says Jarmo Vidgren, Chair of Ponsse’s Board of Directors. In honour of the anniversary, we are going on a worldwide tour to meet our customers and stakeholders,” Vidgren emphasizes

Events around the world

In accordance with the theme of the anniversary year “Logging together worldwide”, Ponsse is celebrating the milestone by inviting customers, stakeholders and Ponsse people to join the anniversary tour. The anniversary tour starts from Finland on March 18 and continues around the world during the year.  Welcome to the events: https://events.ponsse.com/

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DECADES OF HIGHER-QUALITY PRODUCTS

This year marks 70 years since the first mass-produced Cambio debarker was delivered. Since then, nearly 7,000 machines have been built, and the name Cambio has become synonymous with rotary debarkers in many parts of the world.

Cambio revolutionized debarking, which until that point was mostly done manually out in the forest. The new machine was efficient while being gentle on the wood, characteristics that also define the modern machines and which made Cambio appreciated worldwide

The name Cambio comes from cambium, the Latin name for the cell division zone that lies between the wood and the bark. Cambio takes advantage of the fact that the strength here is lower than in the rest of the log.

Many designers in Europe and the United States worked after World War II to develop new debarking equipment because the methods at the time were unsatisfactory. However, the machines that were developed either caused large fiber losses or left bark residue on the log.

Decisive efforts to develop better debarking machines were made at a paper mill in southwestern Sweden. It is a classic inventor story of three men, Erland Andersson, Gunnar Brundell and Karl-Erik Jonsson, setting up a prototype in Andersson’s laundry room. They had to make holes in the wall to feed the logs. After a period of intensive development, a patent application was granted in 1948.

Changing Hands

 In 1951, Söderhamns Verkstäder (now known as USNR AB) acquired the rights to manufacture and sell debarking machines according to the patent from 1948. The machine represented a major technological breakthrough. But it was heavy and complicated and required perfect synchronization of log length and feed rate.

Gunnar Brundell and Karl-Erik Jonsson formed the company Brundell & Jonsson where they continued to develop debarking machines for Söderhamn’s Verkstäder, which led to Cambio. This machine had a large capacity while producing minimal fiber loss. Cambio worked well on all types of wood, even in extreme cold.

The first Cambio was delivered to a customer in 1954 and already by 1956, the annual production was up to 200 machines. Cambio soon became a volume product which, for 20 years, accounted for more than half of the company’s turnover. A dealer network was established around the world. Cambio was made in many sizes for both pulpwood and sawn timber, both stationary and mobile, and is still an important part of the USNR’s product program.

In 1971, Gunnar Brundell and Karl Erik Jonsson received the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences’s gold medal for their efforts in the field of debarking.

 The Secret to Success

 What has characterized Cambio right from the start are the triangular feedworks. These ensure that the log is automatically centered in the rotor opening. Since the original designers worked at a paper mill, the quality of the chips was important when developing the machine.

The pointed spikes of the feed rollers provide a good grip on the log while being gentle on the wood as they penetrate between the wood fibers without breaking them. Since the outer parts of a log become chips that are sold to paper mills, it is still important to the sawmills’ overall economy to deliver high-quality chips. The combination of the feed roller’s gentle handling of the logs and the gentle debarking means that the proportion of best quality chips is high with a Cambio.

 Cambio has undergone a series of development stages over the years. From the beginning, the feed speed was modest, about 130 feet per minute (40 meters per minute) as a maximum. Today’s modern machines have the capacity to run more than four times as fast.

Modern Advancements

 In 2000, the first CamShift-type system was delivered. This means that the debarking line is built up in separate modules with independent feed works and rotor units (debarking machines or butt end reducers). The name CamShift refers to the fact that the rotor units can be shifted out sideways to facilitate service and repair. The CamShift system provides, among other things, the possibility of high speeds and the debarking of short logs.s modern machines have the capacity to run more than four times as fast.

Modern Advancements

In recent years, Cambio has gone through a renaissance with several product developments and a clear upswing in new sales.

In 2000, the first CamShift-type system was delivered. This means that the debarking line is built up in separate modules with independent feed works and rotor units (debarking machines or butt end reducers). The name CamShift refers to the fact that the rotor units can be shifted out sideways to facilitate service and repair. The CamShift system provides, among other things, the possibility of high speeds and the debarking of short logs.

 The first model with high-speed ball bearings was the Cambio 600. The bearing, which is of the same type found in, among other things, wind turbines, allows significantly higher rotor speeds. This allows for, in addition to higher feed speed, the bark tools can be opened while running. If the debarking line needs to be stopped while a log is in the rotor, the rotor speed can be After being in trial operation last year with very good results, the Cambio 800AD is now being launched. It is USNR’s largest machine, now equipped with high-speed bearings for increased feed speed and with the same capability as the Cambio 600 to open the rotor during operation.increased so that the debarking tools are thrown out by the centrifugal force.

The Cambio 800D was presented in 2011, where the D stands for direct drive. This means that feed rollers have separate electric motors for operation, unlike previous models that have a motor connected to a chain that drives all the feed rollers. The direct-drive system has many advantages, among other things it means a higher redundancy and simplifies maintenance.

After being in trial operation last year with very good results, the Cambio 800AD is now being launched. It is USNR’s largest machine, now equipped with high-speed bearings for increased feed speed and with the same capability as the Cambio 600 to open the rotor during operation.

CamShift Debarker

The module-designed CamShift system can be delivered with or without flare reducing, and with one or two debarking rotors. The manually adjusted flare reducer rotor is infinitely adjustable for reduced diameters up to 560 mm (22″). The modular, pull-out design makes set-up and tool changes a breeze.

Cambio 800D

With its separately driven feed rolls and newly developed high-speed rotor, the Cambio 800D debarker is designed for high speed and all log sizes. The new rotor and its separate electric motors for each feed roll results in higher feed speed and lower costs for maintenance.

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USNR’s new Compact Shape Saw (CSS) system is comprised of multiple modules that work to provide unprecedented performance. This includes the CSS Canter, feed modules, and the CSS Gang.

The centering infeed system has a short lineal footprint that accommodates up to three scan zones and can be fed from either the left, right, or both sides. It operates at speeds up to 650 feet per minute (200 mpm) which is faster than the gang itself, ensuring the infeed will not be a choke point in production.

It centers a cant to the line and then secures it against the sharp-top chain using overhead press rolls. Cants then travel through the scan zones and the optimal solution is determined while the cant travels down the Quickscan Bridge. This bridge can vary in length to fit an existing mill. An overhead anti-roll shoe prevents cants from rolling when entering the Quickscan table.

The press rolls are all hydraulic and feature position and force control which improves overall contact with the piece. This ensures that cants are secured against the bed rolls with a consistent pressure, improving lumber quality.

USNR engineers worked with service experts extensively to ensure the CSS would be built with maintenance in mind. Quick-change press roll and bed roll assemblies allow for spare assemblies to be inserted while the damaged or worn assemblies are removed for maintenance offline, decreasing downtime and increasing the overall reliability of the system. The intermediate and infeed modules can also slide out for easy and safe saw change and maintenance. All cutting tools are easily accessible from either side of the line in the same open area in the center of the line.

To learn more about the feed modules and the entire CSS system, contact your USNR representative.

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Finnish Kesla launched a new generation box-framed KESLA 165 forest trailer at the Agricultural Machinery Trade Fair in Helsinki, Finland 17.-19.10.2024.

KESLA 165 marks the beginning of a new era in tractor-drawn forestry trailers with its robot-welded box-frame-type structure and technical features earlier known from forwarders. The trailer has a standard load space area of 4 m² which can be easily expanded to an impressive 5 m² by simply turning the posts. Together with freely adjustable bunks, hydraulically movable front screen and extendable rear frame, the load space flexibly adapts to varying characteristics of different kinds of round wood. Load space length is 4,8 m which allows 6 m logs, or even longer ones, to be transported safely and efficiently. The new trailer is specifically designed for professional tractor contractors providing increased productivity in logistics and more earnings.

KESLA 165 is the only 167/2013 type-approved forest trailer with 16 tn payload 

Together with a tow bar mounted KESLA 326T timber loader the gross weight of KESLA 165 trailer is totally 22 000 kg consisting of 6000 kg deadweight and 16 000 kg payload. Due to an articulated tow bar and ISOBUS connected traction system the trailer follows the tractor perfectly especially in steep hills and tight turnings. Special attention is put on the bogies which are designed to climb over the obstacles.

Excellent gross weight-payload ratio provides the best fuel economy on the market per transported round wood m3. A powerful nave drive provides an extra 3,9 tons draw power (250 bar and at 2 km/h speed) when required. ISOBUS connected traction system benefits the tractor as the load is well synchronized and therefore causes less stress to the tractor. Trailer comes already from the factory with an EU wide 167/2013 type approval and can be therefore driven legally on the public roads.

 Awarded high-quality workmanship made in Finland

Already prior to its launch, the KESLA 165 trailer received an honourable mention in the New Product Competition organized by the Agricultural Machinery Trade Fair. All KESLA trailers are manufactured in Finland at Kesla Kesälahti plant which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.

International sales of KESLA 165 starts in December with first deliveries during first quartile of 2025.

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Ponsse South America took 110 people to visit the company’s headquarters in Finland and also the FinnMetko trade fair, one of the most important in the world for the forestry sector. Among the highlights pointed out by visitors were the new technologies that they were able to see at the fair.

“The visit was spectacular from the point of view of forestry equipment development and also to learn about another operational reality, in a country very different from ours, which does not have such a verticalized operation”, highlighted Cenibra’s Forestry Equipment Development Specialist, Políbio Martins Nogueira.

FinnMetko traditionally presents the latest developments in the industry to the world. Countries around the world are keeping an eye on the trends and how new technologies should be applied.

“Finland offers an environment for learning and experiencing long-term forest management. The need to make a small and medium-sized private property profitable through forest management establishes a link and care for natural resources. This model intensifies the development of equipment aimed at mechanizing forestry processes and managing waste, some of which are seen at FinnMetko,” said Dexco Operations Manager Matheus Esteves.

“It was an excellent opportunity to learn about innovations in the forestry market and to be up to date with the most advanced technology in the segment. We were also able to see first-hand the improvements in machine structures and components, in addition to following new launches and understanding how demand in the forestry market outside Brazil is behaving and what its future prospects are. This is certainly useful information for professional growth and market strategies,” added the director of Vale do Amazonas, Francisco Dartora.

Ponsse Spirit

The delegation’s trip also included visits to some of Ponsse’s operations, such as the logistics area and the company’s headquarters in Vieremä. This is always an opportunity to bring the brand closer to its consumers around the world. For Marini Compensados’ Forestry Manager, Alexandre Bedin, getting to know the Ponsse spirit was the highlight of the trip.

“What caught my attention the most was the Ponsse spirit. Getting to know the family, the founders and their generations and that the family principles of honesty, trust, excellence in production and quality are fundamental for the company to reach greater heights. Getting to know this here at Ponsse, I was able to realize that I already had a lot of this at home, these fundamental values ​​and their importance for structuring and consolidating a company”, highlighted Alexandre.

Odesio Hess Júnior, owner of Transdi Madeiras, said that being at Ponsse’s headquarters made him understand much more about the passion for the sector. “What caught my attention the most was the love they have for the machinery, just as we love our service.”

The guests invited to participate in this trip were customers and other stakeholders of the brand from South American countries. Argentines, Brazilians, Chileans, Colombians, Paraguayans and Uruguayans participated.

Travelers from other countries around the world were also able to meet Ponsse and FinnMetko. “Moments like this are essential for our customers to always be connected with trends and our brand. Being close to each of them, listening to them and understanding their needs is also part of the Ponsse spirit,” highlighted Martin Toledo, Vice President of Ponsse South America.

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Saddle up and witness the wildest duel of the century! In this thrilling short film, two legendary cowboys face off in a high-stakes standoff. Who will claim victory? Get ready for heart-pounding action and see how innovation takes the lead in the wild, wild west. Don’t miss out—watch now and discover how Log Max 6000V Top Saw can make you the champion of your own adventure!

6000V Top Saw will be available on the market during Q1 2026.

Log Max 6000V Top Saw is well-suited for both wheeled and tracked harvesters. With the Top Saw, you can maximize the timber yield from every log, and the new function, Tilt Control, enables you to place the head at any desired tilt angle.

Log Max 6000VTS – Log Max | Harvesting Heads

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USNR has announced at Timber Processing & Energy Expo, the all-new Compact Shape Saw (CSS) system, the industry’s most advanced secondary processing system. It offers more durable and reliable performance with higher accuracy for superior quality lumber and chip production. All in a significantly smaller footprint.

The CSS requires 53% less linear space than an equivalent HSS layout and improves contact with each piece as it’s processed, providing stability and improved board quality.

It’s also taken maintenance access to the next level with a unique walk-up design that’s the most ergonomic on the market. This, plus maintenance advancements like Quick Change Assemblies and Automatic Maintenance Pins, make for safer, quicker repairs.

USNR’s Compact Shape Saw (CSS) is the industry’s most advanced secondary processing system.

It offers durability, reliability, and higher accuracy, resulting in superior quality lumber and chip production, all in a significantly smaller footprint.

 Smaller footprint, better output

The Compact Shape Saw (CSS) was designed from the ground up to provide advanced solution capabilities including skewed sideboards, improved lumber finish, and less off-size lumber. The result is higher recovery and higher value.

The machine requires 53% less linear space than an equivalent USNR HSS layout and it significantly improves contact with each piece as it is processed, adding stability and improving the quality of boards being produced.

Easier installation and maintenance

USNR accomplishes as much pre-assembly as possible in the shop, so very little is left to be done in the field, lowering overall installation cost. The CSS then scales up quickly to production levels for faster ROI.

We have also taken maintenance access to the next level with a walk-up design that is the most ergonomic system on the market. The CSS also comes with maintenance advancements like Quick Change Assemblies and Automatic Maintenance Pins for safe and quick repairs and operation.

The CSS is comprised of individual modules all working together to provide the highest-quality products and the most efficient operation.

CSS feed modules

• Infeed, intermediate, and outfeed modules feature rolls driven either by coupled gearboxes or drivelines
• Interchangeable, lift-out press roll assemblies
• Interchangeable, slide-out bed roll assemblies
• Infeed and intermediate modules slide sideways for best-in-class maintenance access

CSS Canter

• Delivers the best secondary breakdown solutions on the market when paired with the Compact Shape Gang
• Best-in-class stability
• Profiler and canter function independently to accurately follow the solution curve
• Achieves a 96’ curved radius or 4” per 16’ on curved solution
• Chipper-profiler system operates with ±6° of rotation

Chipper can process up to 12” nominal cants

CSS Gang

• Variable bedline sawbox always splits the cut between the top and bottom arbors on all cant sizes
• Designed from the ground up for shifting timber pockets on top and bottom arbor
• Fully automatic saw mismatch and arbor wear adjustment via setworks on top and bottom arbors
• Vertical saw guides give unparalleled access for saw change
• Oversized turret bearing used as pivot for increased stability and precision

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SPRINGER’s Noth America team – Jürgen Segner, Michael Doerflinger, Cameron Jansen, Tim Burnham and Farlan Beck – are presenting the E-Kicker with Log Catcher at this year’s Timber Processing & Energy Expo in Portland.

Don’t miss your chance to see it live – stop by BOOTH #309 and discover how they are pushing the boundaries of innovation in the woodworking industry.

Visit from 25-27 September 2024.

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