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SP 661 E

SP launched two new head models at Expoforest Brazil

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SP presented two new harvester head models SP 661 E and SP 761 E at Expoforest exhibition in Brazil.

Both heads are specifically designed for harvesting and debarking of plantation grown eucalyptus. Thanks to the state of the art hose routing and heavy duty design in combination with superior debarking efficiency and high speed feeding, the SP 661 E and SP 761 E are built to offer highest productivity, reliability and profitability.

Contact
Anders Gannerud
International Sales Manager
Tel.: +46 372 253 41
Mobile: +46 73-442 53 41
anders.gannerud@spmaskiner.se

Kristofer Holmberg
Sales Sweden, Danmark, Finland, Norway
Tel.: +46 372 253 42
Mobile: +46 73-442 53 42
kristofer.holmberg@spmaskiner.se

Photo: The SP 661 E is optimized for tree diameters from 100 to 250 mm.

 

NEXCELLENCE

NEXCELLENCE – New era of timber loader cranes

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As part of the PALFINGER NEXCELLENCE programme, EPSILON is for the first time ever entering a new era of timber loader cranes – the era of digitalisation – with the first, fully functional Smart Control and Virtual Drive prototypes. As a result, PALFINGER EPSILON has made the future a reality by integrating in the EPSILON product range the applications and benefits of electronic assistance systems for crane operators and companies.

This is why we will be unveiling the Smart Control and Virtual Drive digital solutions in combination with the new Q- and S-series at this year’s INTERFORST, which runs from 18 to 22 July (booth FM 710/11 outdoor area). These latest crane innovations build on the strengths of the revolutionary Next Epsolution series and offer further potential above and beyond the steel construction and hydraulics systems for significantly increasing efficiency.

At our 1,000 m2 stand, visitors will have their first-ever opportunity to experience for themselves the new cranes in action – complete with Smart Control and Virtual Drive – on four mobile exhibits and one demo truck.

CoverX

CoverX – New Unique Track By Olofsfors With Exceptional Flotation Capacity

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This summer Olofsfors will release its biggest news in a long time. With the new CoverX, the life of the forestry machine tracks increases significantly.

”CoverX has an unique profile, which doesn’t look like anything else before”, says Daniel Domeij, Marketing Director of Olofsfors.

Exceptional flotation capacity, minimal soil damage, optimum grip on the tires and better tire support. This, along with the sustainability of the crossmember which has increased by over 20 percent, are the major benefits of CoverX launched this summer.

“You can’t get better flotation capacity. CoverX makes your work easier while also protecting the environment in a much better way than before”, says Daniel Domeij.

The development has been going on for a year and CoverX will be presented at Interfors in Münich, in July. Daniel Domeij has great expectations of the reception.

”Olofsfors has produced tracks for 50 years and that’s the experience that lies behind CoverX. It is optimized for all types of machines, from the heaviest to the lightest, and will be available in a variety of designs. It is best for wet soil and when you want as little ground damage as possible.”

The adventages of CoverX

  • Exceptional flotation capacity
  • Straight crossbar, specially designed, giving maxium flotation capacity. Optimum grip both forward and sideways.
  • Optimum grip towards tire
  • Specially designed carrier for best grip on the tires.
  • Minimal soil damage
  • Soft ends contribute to minimal soil damage and softer turning radius.
  • Better support against the tire side
  • Extended side support for maximum tire support.
  • Increased durability on the crossmember
  • The durability has increased by more than 20 percent compared with previous supporting crossmembers.

More Information, Please Contact:
Daniel Domeij : Marketing Director, Forest, Olofsfors
E-mail: daniel.domeij@olofsfors.se
Mobile: +46 (0)70-575 07 14
Photo:  Daniel Domeij, Marketing Director for the forest business area at Olofsfors.

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F10D

Rottne F10D available in a new narrower version

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Rottne is now launching the thinning forwarder Rottne F10D in a new narrower version – while the power package Rottne F20D has been upgraded with even greater tractive force than before.

Rottne F10D was designed from the outset as a small and versatile forwarder ideal for working in dense thinning stands. Now there’s a new version available, which is only 2400 mm wide, and allows you to manoeuvre effortlessly when thinning – and perfectly matches the stand-operating thinning harvester Rottne H8D.

“The market for small machines is growing the whole time, so it feels fitting to be able to manufacture and produce this forwarder,” says Samuel Östling who works with technical sales support at Rottne.

The normal version of Rottne F10D has a width of 2580 millimetres, the new model will be 180 millimetres narrower and arrives at 2400. It may not sound much, 18 centimetres, but in the forest it can be crucial – and together with the 45 degree steering angle this means a huge difference.

“This machine moves effortlessly through the forest at the same time as it leaves less traces and narrower branch roads,” says Samuel.

“In addition, this width is a requirement on specific overseas markets, which of course, makes it attractive and interesting in these countries.”

PHOTO: The new narrower Rottne F10D is delivered with the wheel size 500/60×22.5 instead of 600/50×22.5 or 710/40×22.5. It also has narrower bunks. The load area is 3.6 m2.

costs

Can you afford not to operate Rottne? Lowest repair costs in the industry

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A recent survey conducted by Skogsbruket’s Technical Collaboration Group (TSG), shows that Rottne has the lowest costs for labour and spare parts.

In 2017, TSG studied the total costs for four different repair scenarios for the machine type large final felling machines. The machine manufacturers studied were Rottne, Eco Log, John Deere, Komatsu and Ponsse. The survey showed that Rottne has the absolute lowest total cost for repairs.

“This is really nice to see. And with spare parts from our exchange system Rottne Xparts, with an average cost for spare parts of 60 percent of the new price, our repair costs are even lower,” says Tobias Johansson, MD at Rottne.

TSG’s survey showed in the four cases studied a reduced spare parts cost of a full 48 percent if parts from Rottne Xparts were used.

So the question is, can you afford not to operate Rottne?

Read more here.

U.S. log exports

U.S. log exports increases 12.5% to 4.29 million m3 in first four months of 2018

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U.S. log exports reached 4.29 million m3 through April, up 12.5% from the first four months of 2017, according to the USDA data. The value of exports increased 18.2% vs. year-ago figures to $913.9 million, and the average export price gained 5.0% to $213 per cubic meter.

In January-April 2018, the U.S. log exports to China increased 19.5% to 2.17 million m3, and the average price for U.S logs in China up 3.6% to $236 per cubic meter. The log exports to Canada was up 4.5% to 1.10 million m3, average price up 6.7% to $101 per cubic meter. Exports to Japan gained 4.5% to 645.14 thousand m3, and average price jumped 16.0% to $256 per m3.

Mato Grosso

Brazil’s wood-based product exports increased by 30% in April

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Brazilian exports – In April 2018, the value of Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) increased 30% compared to April 2017, from $221 million to $287 million reports ITTO.

Pine sawnwood export values rose 28.5% between April 2017 ($38.3 million) and March 2018 ($49.2 million). In terms of volume, exports increased 24% over the same period, from 187,700 cubic metres to 233,000 cubic metres.

Tropical sawnwood exports increase 49% in volume, from 31,000 cubic metres in April 2017 to 46,200 cubic metres in April 2018.

The value of this trade increased 42% from $14.2 million to $20.2 million over the same period.

Pine plywood exports also increased, jumping 68% in value in April 2018 in comparison to April 2017, from $40.6 million to $68.3 million. The volume of exports increased 35% over the same period, from 146,800 cubic metres to 198,500 cubic metres.

As for tropical plywood, exports increased in value from $5.4 million in April 2017 to $6.1 million in April 2018.

To cap off a good month, wooden furniture exports rose from $38.2 million in April 2017 to $45.3 million in March 2018 an almost 19% rise.

FPInnovations

FPInnovations sign agreements

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FPInnovations, the Laurentian Forestry Centre (LFC) of Natural Resources Canada, Université Laval and its Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics announce the signature of collaboration agreements aimed at developing the full innovation potential of the wood and forest sectors.

This new operational synergy is based, among other things, on the complementary efforts of research forces and the sharing of infrastructures and laboratories, in order to maximize the impacts of research investments to the benefit of the competitiveness of the forest sector. This sector is therefore becoming one of the first ones to align its innovation efforts to meet the challenges it is facing.

This announcement follows the relocation, last spring, of FPInnovations’ activities and the pooling of targeted research efforts.

FPInnovations is a not-for-profit world leader that specializes in the creation of scientific solutions in support of the Canadian forest sector’s global competitiveness and responds to the priority needs of its industry members and government partners.

Solar Energy

Lecta Commits To Solar Energy At Its Condat Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare Mill

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Solar Energy – In keeping with its commitment to the environment and increased energy efficiency, Lecta has announced an innovative renewable energy project to harness solar radiation for thermal power to be used in manufacturing processes at its Condat Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare mill in France.

With the help of an expert specialized in the installation of thermal power plants for the paper industry, starting this fall Lecta will have a thermal solar power plant at the mill with a capacity of 3.4 MWth. Its total surface area will be 1.4 hectares, with 45,434 square feet of solar panels deployed on the surrounding land and an ability to provide around 3,900 MW/year of energy. Panels with solar trackers, mechanical devices that orient the collectors, will follow the position of the sun during the day and convert the sun’s rays into thermal energy that will be sent to the mill as hot water.

Given the environmental benefits, including reduced gas consumption and CO2 emissions, as well as increasing the value of undeveloped land, job creation and, most importantly, promoting renewable energy in the New Aquitaine region with what will be the largest thermal solar power plant in France, the project  has received the support of ADEME (French Agency for the Environment and Energy Management), which is financing 65% of the costs.

After the completion of the initial phase, which included its presentation to the local administration and securing the required licenses, the land is now being prepared for construction within the expected timeframe, with completion initially anticipated for September of this year.

With this project at its French mill, Lecta consolidates its position as an environmentally responsible company committed to solar energy as a sustainable, renewable resource, supporting its innovative use in manufacturing processes.

For further information about Lecta’s commitment to a sustainable future, please visit www.lecta.com

U.S. log exports

Wood pellet exports from the U.S. up

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Wood pellet exports from the U.S.  are up 10.7% in Jan-Apr

Wood pellet exports from the U.S. reached 1.74 million tonnes through April, up 10.7% from the first four months of 2017, according to USDA data. The average export price gained 5.2% to $140 per tonne.

The wood pellet exports to UK increased 7.8% to 1.30 million tonnes, and average price up 5.5% to $144 per tonne. The exports to Denmark jumped by 85.0% to 235.66 thousand tonnes, average price dropped 6.3% to $152 per tonne.

The pellet exports from the U.S. to Belgium have fallen by 45.8% to 126.09 thousand tonnes with average price slipped 4.6% to $87 per tonne.