John Deere has announced three upgrades to its powerful Forwarder line. The 1110G, 1210G and 1510G models feature new engines, control modules, simpler CAN busses and a streamlined electrical system, providing loggers with the power and precision needed for tough jobs in the woods. A key feature on the G-Series models is adaptive driveline control,[…]
Komtasu Forest have released two new forest machine simulators – including a full- sized KF 500 simulator and the KF 50 laptop model The new models include many new functions for improved functionality and performance. Both simulator models have new software and include the latest machine models for both harvester and forwarder simulation. The simulators[…]
The forestry sector says its growth is being unfairly squeezed by competition from subsidised overseas rivals. Log prices may be good, but foresters say they will struggle to reach bullish export growth targets over the next five years because of subsidies paid to overseas rivals, which may be challenged through the World Trade Organization (WTO).[…]
WSM Vertical Feed Grinders offer a simple yet highly effective design to process a wide range of feedstock at rates up to 150 tons per hour. These rugged grinders feature a heavy duty rotor with innovative disc and hammer configuration options that make WSM grinders the most efficient on the market. The optional pivot housing[…]
Forest owners have been paying Whanganui District Council rates for 25 years and all they want in return is the roads to bring their logs out, Peter Lissington says. He works for New Zealand Pine Management, which has 7,000ha of forest in the Whanganui District. It began planting in 1994, with the council and central[…]
With its large hoppers and long discharge conveyors this machine can save multiple cycles per shift. In October, environmental technology company Doppstadt will begin series production of the new SM 620 K Plus separating machine. This solution for separating materials into multiple fractions is designed for efficiency: its charging hopper, over seven cubic metres in[…]
Conifex Timber Inc. reported results for the 2Q ended June 30, 2017. Adjusted EBITDA in the 2Q 2017, which excludes countervailing duty (“CVD”) deposits of $4.6 million, was a record $14.8 million, compared to $6.1 million in the 1Q 2017 and $9 million in the 2Q 2016. Revenues totaled $116.4 million in the 2Q 2017,[…]
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Continuing on track to meet its operating plan for the year, CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. reported a 68% increase in revenues, a 7% improvement in GAAP net loss, and a 137% increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, compared to the three-month period ended June 30, 2016. Increases in year-over-year harvest[…]
Weyerhaeuser Company reported 2Q earnings from continuing operations of $24 million on net sales of $1.8 billion. This compares with earnings from continuing operations of $130 million on net sales of $1.7 billion for the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA for the 2Q was $506 million compared to $413 million for the 2Q of[…]