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With the growing demand for high-quality finished wood slabs in the woodworking industry, Wood-Mizer introduces the SlabMizer MB200 Slab Flattener ideal for sawmill owners, woodworkers, and professional workshops. Built in the USA, the SlabMizer efficiently surfaces and flattens wood slabs, boards, burls, cookies, and other wide material with minimal labor. Compared to a traditional router or planer, the SlabMizer flattens wider and thicker material up to 56” wide and 8” thick in less time using powered cutter head directional controls with variable feed speed. For larger capacity, 5’ modular table extensions can be added to extend the material length and a 72” width option is coming soon. With the addition of the SlabMizer, Wood-Mizer offers wood processing equipment from forest to final form that can turn a log into a kiln-dried, finished wood product. SlabMizer Features: • Starting at $16,995 USD • 56" max material width and 8” max thickness • 13' material length or longer with 5' modular table extensions • Powered cutter head directional controls with variable feed speed or manual feed • 5,500 RPM 5” cutter head with five 4-sided carbide knives • Orbital sanding head attachment for fine finishes • Built in the USA “Wood-Mizer is committed to providing our customers with the equipment necessary to process material from forest to final form,” said Greg Bacon Sales Director. “The SlabMizer satisfies the needs of operations producing high-value finished slabs and reduces the manual labor required to finish these wide slabs that are extremely valuable in the woodworking industry.” Starting at $16,995 USD, the SlabMizer is now available to order in North 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 world-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. Visit woodmizer.com for more information.

Shiocton, Wisconsin – Go Fast Manufacturing is excited to announce the release of the newest addition to their impressive line of pallet notchers. The new “Twin NXL” notcher is the Go Fast machine designed to focus on the middle tier of today’s pallet makers and specialty sawmills. The “Twin NXL” is a heavyduty double head pneumatic manual notcher designed to fill the gap between today's entry-level single head pneumatic notchers and high-end, high-production, and expensive, auto-feed double head notchers. “This new notcher represents the next generation of Go Fast’s notchers,” said Go Fast President, Dan Berken. “Our desire is to fill the needs of pallet makers looking for a middle-tier notcher that is high quality, powerful, compact, and reasonably priced. This notcher addresses a gap in the market that has gone unfilled for far too long. Now, our smaller and mid-sized customers can move towards becoming more competitive notching powerhouses. All at a reasonable cost while allowing our customers to realize the benefits of greatly improved productivity and profitability.” Compact and sturdily constructed, the new “Twin NXL” is a highly capable double head notcher. The machines features: • Unlimited Length Capacities Available • Custom Height Options • Custom Cutter Widths and Profile Options • Safe and Simple Operation - Dual Safety Hand Controls, Pop-Up Safety Gates Never Expose Cutters • Quad Clamping System - Over 1,200 lbs Of Clamping Force • Twin 20HP Baldor Motors • Heavy-Duty 3/8” Steel Framing - Built for Years of Trouble-Free Use • Dual 8” Outlets For Blower Connections – No Dust Collection Required • Indexable Replaceable Tip Cutters - Nailbuster® Heads Available • Notch New or Recycled, Even Full Cants - Cycles Up to 1,750 Stringers per Hour • Adjustable Notch - Precision Adjustable with a Simple Crank Turn Go Fast Manufacturing, LLC – Go Fast is a high quality, innovative, value-added manufacturer, of highspeed sawmill and pallet machinery. Go Fasts primary mission is to provide our customers with a mix of quality machinery, quality service, and a pathway to business success. With a growing selection of over 20 machine categories encompassing hundreds of options and configurations, Go Fast is rapidly becoming one of the premier suppliers to the industry. They manufacture machines that are, “Go Fast Built To Go Fast!”

LaGrange, GA – Weiler Forestry, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Weiler purpose-built forestry products. The purpose-built forestry product line consists of Wheel Skidders, Track Feller Bunchers, Wheel Feller Bunchers, and Knuckleboom Loaders. Weiler Forestry facilities include the manufacturing plant and warehouse in LaGrange, Georgia, the demonstration and training center in Auburn, Alabama, the Prentice engineering and product development center in Prentice, Wisconsin, and the legacy Prentice parts distribution center in Smithfield, North Carolina. Founded in 2000, Weiler currently produces an extensive portfolio of paving products and has a long history of successfully manufacturing purpose-built equipment distributed through the Cat dealer network. “Over the past several months, we have been listening to forestry customers and dealer personnel. We are excited to implement product expansion plans quickly to better serve the forestry market,” said, Pat Weiler, owner and founder of Weiler, Inc. “I am looking forward to continuing to listen to our customers so we can offer them the products that best serve their needs through the best dealer network in the world.” commented Bill Hood, VP of Weiler, Inc. Weiler Forestry will design and manufacture purpose-built forestry products, which will continue to be available through the Cat dealer network, providing customers with the same outstanding sales and service support they’ve come to expect.

Sawmill Supplies & Equipment, LLC of Sarepta, LA is proud to unveil its new website, created by the LumbermenOnline.com team! The new website allows for customers to quickly find equipment that fits their needs in an easy to browse, mobile design. Perspective customers can easily find options, general specs, videos and large, clean pictures of equipment to make their equipment search easier. Sawmill Supplies & Equipment LLC is owned and operated by the Morgan family, which brings three generations of experience, innovation, and high standards to their equipment line up, including the Original Low-Profile Band Resaw. Holding this branding as a long-standing staple in the industry is a continued focus for Sawmill Supplies and is explained throughout the new website. Equipment made by the Morgan’s has always been simple in design, easy to operate and maintain, and saves you big on labor – the new website follows right in line! If you’re looking for the Original Low Profile Band Resaw, Multi-Head Resaws, Trim Saws, Notchers, Dedusters, Edgers and MORE - Check out the new www.SawmillSupplies.net!

August 18, 2019 – Dorchester, WI – Following months of extensive design, development and testing Brute Force Manufacturing unveiled the new CS20-24HD circular saw firewood processor at the NYS Logger Field Days in Boonville, New York to rave reviews. Buyers at the show were impressed with the CS20-24HD’s extremely fast cutting and cycle times, putting it in the same class as machines requiring nearly double the investment. Featuring a low maintenance replaceable tipped 48 inch carbide circular saw, improved feed tray design and sturdy rigid frame to providing long service life. The CS20-24HD is powered by a fuel efficient Kohler 74HP Tier 4 liquid cooled diesel engine, that includes a 3 year manufacturer’s warranty and provides superior power for maximum production. Available with your choice of 4, 6 or 8 way wedge, it was exhibited at the Boonville event with the new optional box wedge designed to produce smaller uniform wood that is ideal for stove use, retail, package and specialty restaurant woods. The CS20-24HD, like every Brute Force firewood processor lives up to their company slogan “INVEST LESS – PRODUCE MORE”. For complete details on this and other quality firewood production, packaging and handling machinery visit www.bruteforcemfg.com or call 715-678-0037.

Wood-Mizer introduces the LX250 wide slab sawmill designed for sawyers and woodworkers that need to saw massive slabs and boards up to 54 ½” wide. Joining Wood-Mizer’s world-leading range of portable sawmills, the LX250 is the second largest capacity sawmill offered by the company, with the popular WM1000 sawmill capable of sawing 67” diameter logs. Built in the USA, the LX250 is a robust sawmill with powered saw head controls for ease of operation, adjustable presets for quick and accurate blade height control, and a massive 54 ½” width of cut ideal for sawing wide, live edge slabs. A key innovation of the Wood-Mizer LX sawmill series includes the rigid LX Frame sawhead tower that holds the control panel, engine, and the sawmill head. Designed to accommodate a larger width and depth of cut, the LX Frame travels on twin parallel hardened steel rails on the bed and allows the operator to have better visibility while sawing. LX250 Wide Slab Sawmill Features • Starting at $25,995 USD • 55” log diameter with 54 ½” max width of cut and 13' length of cut • Optional 5’ bed extension available for 18’ max length of cut • Powered saw head up/down & forward/reverse with dual power feed chain system • Adjustable preset board thicknesses to quickly and accurately control blade height • 38HP gas engine or 15HP 3-Phase electric motor • Built in the USA “Wood-Mizer is dedicated to providing best-in-class sawmill and wood processing equipment that fits the diverse needs of our customers,” said Greg Bacon Sales Director. “With the growing demand of wide, live edge slabs and boards, the LX250 provides customers a large capacity sawmill at an affordable price that can efficiently produce these high-value wood products.” Starting at $25,995 USD, the LX250 Wide Slab Sawmill is now available to order in North 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 world-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. Visit woodmizer.com for more information.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 29, 2019 — Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, recently launched its new XT-5 Series of Track Feller Bunchers. Models include the XT430-5 (non-leveling), XT445L-5 and XT465L-5, which replace the prior XT-3 Series machines. The XT-5 Series ranges in operating weight from 66,359 lb. (30,100 kg) to 74,516 lb. (33,800 kg) and features a new, more powerful fuel-efficient EPA Tier 4 Final engine, gull-wing style engine hood, increased lift capacity, heavy-duty undercarriage, redesigned and relocated cab, new hydraulic and cooling systems, forestry-specific guarding and KOMTRAX® telematics system technology. “We have been systematically gathering and analyzing voice-of-the-customer input to define our next generation of feller bunchers,” said Mitsuhiro Utsumi, vice president, forestry product marketing, Komatsu America. “This new XT-5 Series represents the culmination of translating that entire input into feller bunchers which truly meet the needs of today’s demanding loggers,” Utsumi said. Performance & Productivity The new 310 peak hp (231 kW), Cummins QSL9 9-liter engine provides more horsepower, torque and displacement and lowers fuel consumption by as much as 10%, due to advanced engine and hydraulic system control designs. Lift capacities at full reach lift have been significantly increased, and the XT465L-5 now readily operates the Quadco 24-inch (610 mm) cutting capacity disc saw heads. Operator Comfort & Convenience The state-of-the-art, fully-certified, Komatsu forestry cab has been relocated to the left of the boom for industry commonality. Cab design changes provide superior lines-of-sight to each track. A standard rearview monitoring system further enhances the operator’s view. Eleven (11) LED lights provide superior visibility for night operations. Komatsu’s highly intuitive, IQAN-MD4 digital control system programming allows up to three (3) different operators to program their individual control patterns for increased multi-operator productivity. An IQANsync mobile phone app is available to allow remote access to perform IQAN system functions. Reliability & Durability New more rugged Komatsu undercarriages significantly increase service life including: • Rugged, 8.5" track chain links are stronger at resisting "twist" • Track rollers and idler bushings are made of high-density material allowing longer wear • The XT445L-5 and XT465L-5 have larger track guard roller side openings to minimize mud packing and facilitate cleaning • The XT465L-5 has 9 vs. 8 rollers for improved load distribution. Track length has been extended to the rear by 5.3” (135 mm) for improved steep slope stability • The XT445L-5 and XT465L-5 have a reduced track slider angle producing 30% lower contact pressure for reduced wear • All final drives have a new triple labyrinth floating seal housing to protect the seal against mud packing Larger capacity, hydraulic piston pumps for the implement, attachment and disc saw operate at 500 rpm lower speed, while delivering high performance flow. Each pump has a pre-charged (pressurized) suction inlet to reduce cavitation risk. A robust forestry-specific guarding system covers the boom, arm and rear hydraulic tubes and hoses to provide superior protection and shed debris. The totally new high capacity cooling system features a large radiator, charge air cooler and hydraulic cooler. All coolers have been relocated to the rear of the machine to minimize debris buildup. Separate radiator and hydraulic oil cooler fan controls provide the cooling needed to maintain the required temperatures. Both fans have an auto-reversing function to help purge debris and maintain cooling efficiencies. Ease of Maintenance A new gull-wing style engine hood folds down to provide an elevated service work platform. Four (4) other service doors swing wide to provide excellent service access. An innovative new hydraulic tank design features two (2) tanks, which require 55% less total hydraulic oil (a refill requires only 45 gallons = 171L). The attachment control valve has been relocated from the main control valve to the arm for ease of service. Komatsu’s exclusive KOMTRAX remote equipment monitoring and management telematics system is standard. It utilizes highly reliable, satellite-based technology to transmit valuable information such as location, utilization and maintenance records to a PC via an internet website. KOMTRAX provides advanced machine troubleshooting capabilities by monitoring machine health and issues caution and abnormality alerts. This information serves as a valuable tool for scheduling preventative maintenance and service. There is no subscription fee for the life of the machine. Komatsu America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., the world’s second largest manufacturer and supplier of earth-moving equipment, consisting of construction, mining and compact construction equipment. Komatsu America also serves forklift and forestry markets. Through its distributor network, Komatsu offers a state-of-the-art parts and service program to support its equipment. Komatsu has proudly provided high-quality reliable products for nearly a century. Visit www.komatsuforest.us and www.komatsuamerica.com for more information.

Irma, Wisconsin - Firewood Automation president, Don Liebelt, announced recently that Firewood Automation has become the new Hakki Pilke distributor and dealer for the upper Midwest region, including Wisconsin and adjoining states with expansion opportunities both west and south. Hakki Pilke is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high quality, compact, low cost and profitable firewood processing and handling machinery. The addition of Hakki Pilke will augment Firewood Automation’s product line providing firewood splitters and processors for the homeowners and ranchers, specialty producers and high volume professionals alike. For sales, service, parts or to inquire about dealer opportunities within the upper Midwest region Firewood Automation is your connection for Hakki Pilke Products! For more information, call Firewood Automation at 715-360-6292 or visit www.Firewood-Automation.com.

The Palax C750 revolutionizes firewood processing with its unbelievable speed and power. The processor comes with a 750 mm hard-tip blade that can cut up to 11" diameter wood. This is one of the fastest processors in its size on the market. The C750 has a excellent log flow from the in-feed conveyor to the discharge conveyor. The rear part of the machine has been made wider, making it easier for the wood to travel in the groove. With a robust splitting wedge and improved log clamp the processor is very comfortable and safe to operate. An in-feed conveyor and a 14 ft swinging discharge conveyor come as standard with the processor. The processor guarantees a brisk working pace due to its automatic high speed valve maximizing the splitting speed. The debris grate of the splitting groove collects any debris created from the splitting, resulting in clean and easy-to-dry wood. Equipped with lubed-for-life ball bearings the machine operates precisely, easily and virtually without maintenance. Also the chute is equipped with a sensor so that even a small log activates the splitting motion. Automatic tightening of the V-belts keeps the angular gear belts at the correct tightness reducing strain on the transmission and significantly extending the service life of the belts. The height adjustment of the wedge is stepless, easy-to-operate and reliable. The wedge is equipped with a quick-release. The C750 is available as a PTO tractor driven. PTO powerpacks available. Choose from a Pro or a Pro+ model. Add a life Midi log deck to complete the setup. C750 Pro and Pro+ features o Automatic high-speed valve o Automatic V-belt tensioning o Connection for additional infeed roller/log deck o Adjustable log length stopper o In-feed conveyor 7.9" x 78.75" o Folding and swinging discharge conveyor o Adjustable cutting speed o Hydraulic joystick control o Hydraulic splitting wedge adjustment o Hydraulic log clamp o Conveyor speed adjustment C750 Pro+ also features o PowerSpeed Cylinder for optimized splitting: Automatically adjusts splitting force and speed More information on the C750 available at www.hakmet.com or 1-800-361-2288

Newald, Wisconsin – After decades of working with the leading setworks and control companies, Cleereman Controls was officially founded in April 2019, to build upon parent company, Cleereman Industries’ 64-year history of providing simple and innovative sawmill machinery backed by legendary customer service. Continuing in that tradition, a first-class team was assembled with Stefan Dracobly as president and Dan Tooke as Senior Optimization Engineer. Stefan formerly served as Vice President of Engineering at Lewis Controls bringing over 16 years of hands on experience integrating technology into the sawmill industry. Dan brings 23 years of experience, serving as a software engineer for Lewis Controls and Columbia Vista Corp and most recently at Maxcess Tidland as Controls Group Leader/Software Lead Engineer. Cleereman Controls mission is simply to provide Cleereman customers with the long-term security of knowing that product quality, performance and service is insured. Programming and software development will take place at our Vancouver, Washington office while panel construction and control testing will be conducted at the Cleereman Industries facility in Newald, Wisconsin. Cleereman Controls is currently offering complete systems for proportional, linear positioning and full scanning with your choice of BOF and MOF solutions for both new Cleereman installations as well as replacement and upgrading of existing systems. Recently installed Cleereman Controls systems include J.W. Perry Lumber in Caneyville, Kentucky and Soapstone Lumber in Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania with six additional systems presently in production.

Wood-Mizer introduces Heicor Enterprises, LLC as their industrial authorized sales center in the Pacific Northwest. Heicor will provide all industrial products along with select professional products from Wood-Mizer. Wood-Mizer Oregon, the established branch office near Portland, Oregon, will continue to provide sales and service for Wood-Mizer professional sawmill equipment and blades in the area. In addition to their world-leading portable sawmill equipment, Wood-Mizer’s equipment line has grown significantly and now includes machinery for the pallet industry, remanufacturing operations, cabinet and millwork shops, small log sawmill processing systems, headrigs, multirips, and sawmill systems that can produce tens of thousands of board feet of lumber per shift. “Wood-Mizer is committed to serve the needs of hobbyist, professional, and industrial-level wood processing clients throughout the world,” said Greg Bacon, Wood-Mizer Sales Director. “It became apparent that Heicor was the best choice to represent Wood-Mizer industrial products in the Pacific Northwest because of their experience and industry knowledge. We’re confident that Heicor can successfully represent Wood-Mizer in a way that is beneficial for both our company and our customers for years to come.” Located in Monmouth, Oregon, Heicor Enterprises was founded in 2016 by Glen Heiner and Kevin Corder who both have extensive experience with Wood-Mizer. Kevin spent 27 years at Wood-Mizer and was the head of the Industrial Products Division, and Glen was an Industrial Sales/Service Specialist at Wood-Mizer for more than a decade. Glen also has experience on the user side as the owner of Portland Specialty Lumber, a millwork firm in Portland, Oregon. Kevin Corder, President of Heicor Enterprises, said “We are very excited to become an industrial sales center for Wood-Mizer. Glen and I are both former long-time employees and it’s great to be ‘back in the saddle’ again! We are eager to present Wood-Mizer machines as a solution to many of the needs and opportunities in this region. We know the function and quality of these products along with the legendary support will fit well into the markets we will serve.” For more information, contact Heicor Enterprises at 971-271-8070, or by email at [email protected]. About Wood-Mizer Since 1982, Wood-Mizer has earned the reputation as a world-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. Visit woodmizer.com for more information.

Halverson Wood Products is proud to announce that their long awaited HWP-125GS Grapple Saw is now available! This saw comes to you from the same people that provide the HWP-120, and HWP-140B Firewood Processors. The new Grapple Saw is perfect for those that have outdoor boilers, that only need to cut their firewood to length, and not have it split. It is also useful for those that have large diameter logs that are too large to fit on our normal processors. The Grapple Saw also works great for storm clean up, where trees have been blown over, allowing the Grapple Saw and skid steer to do all the work! To use the Grapple Saw, logs are picked up with the grapple, the operator engages the chain swathe, and the log is cut. The log or logs are put down, the skid steer moves over, picks them up again, and cuts them again. For longer wood that fits most boilers, the logs only have to be cut twice. For more information on this new Grapple Saw or our other firewood processors, please check out our website at www.halversonwoodproducts.com, or call us at 218-587-2065. About: Halverson Wood Products’ Grapple Saw and other firewood processors are proudly built and assembled at their factory in Pine River, Minnesota.