Ohio Forestry Association Holds 66th Annual Paul Bunyan Show

Wed October 23, 2024
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The Paul Bunyan Show is one of the oldest and largest forest industry trade shows in the country, promoting Ohio's forest products industry. The 66th annual show was held Oct. 4, 5 and 6 at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds in Cambridge, Ohio.

Organized by the Ohio Forestry Association, the Paul Bunyan event showcases the latest products and technologies, along with the most current information regarding research and services geared toward the forestry industry in Ohio. Activities at the event included educational seminars, as well as equipment demonstrations and competitions. A portable sawmill competition and chipper and grinder demonstrations were conducted throughout the course of the event.

More than 170 exhibitors were on hand with displays of the latest equipment, products and services geared towards the forest industry. The event drew thousands of attendees from Ohio and surrounding states.

The Ohio Forestry Association is an independent, not-for-profit trade organization serving the management of Ohio's forest resources, as well as forest related industries and enterprises within the state.

This year's sponsors included Bad Dog Tools, Bandit Industries, Bryan Equipment Sales, Buckeye Power Sales, Columbus Equipment Company, Doll Lumber Company, Farm Credit Mid-America, Husqvarna, ICR, Koppers, LaRoche Tree Service, Maverick Environmental Equipment, Murphy Tractor Equipment Co., Ohio Forestry Association, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, Precision Husky Corporation, Rudd, Scioto Land Company, Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill and Superior Hardwoods of Ohio.

Next year's show is scheduled for Oct. 3 to 5.

For more information, visit thepaulbunyanshow.com. CEG

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Murphy Tractor representatives were on hand to discuss John Deere equipment at the Paul Bunyan Show. (L-R) are Steve Pirnat, Jack Price, Drew Mayfield, Justin Flowers, Brian Mayfield and Todd Merry.

Exact Crane showed its newly added product line, Jekko cranes, at the Paul Bunyan Show. (L-R) are Nick Lee of Exact Crane; John Queseda of Jekko Crane; Becca Kroslak of Exact Crane; Zach Walker of Exact Crane; Colt Vacek of Jekko Crane; and Jeff Swan of Exact Crane.

Sam Dunning of Bear Hollow Wood Carvers demonstrates chainsaw carving of a bulldog at the Bad Boy Mowers booth.

(L-R): Bright Star Auctions’ Janice Miller, Daniel Stolzfus and Mike Tuscano spoke with attendees about their forestry auctions and services.

AGG Corp. participated in demonstrations with the Astec 5710 E horizontal grinder. (L-R) are Andrew Smith, Sean Mcivor, Sue Vitaz, Roberto Armbruster and Tommy McLain, all of AGG Corp.; Derek Izworski and Jared Miller, both of Astec Industries; and Brian Waid of AGG Corp.

(L-R): Sean Woods, Nathan Monroe, Chrystal Clemons, Nicole Rinderle and Rodney Stephens, all of Newman Tractor; Jordan McClain of Mongo Attachments; and Jacob Holtzclaw of Newman Tractor are pictured with this SANY SY50U compact excavator with Mongo attachments.

Bandit Industries and dealer KTS Equipment team up at the Paul Bunyan Show. (L-R) are Jim McLaughlin of KTS Equipment; Brenda Lint of Bandit Industries; Dawn Cook of Bandit Industries; Tyler McLaughlin of KTS Equipment; and Vince Pusateri of Townsend Arborcare with a Bandit 18XP hand-fed drum-style chipper.

Columbus Equipment Company showcase its newly added Avant Line at the Paul Bunyan Show. (L-R) are Cindy Ellis, Eric Lewis, Cory Van Houten, Todd Hornak and Mike Haney.

The Maverick Environmental team was at the show with some of its product lines. (L-R front row) are Bob Stewart, Zach Stuckey, Kyle Brown and Bryce Blair. (L-R back row) are Charlie Van Dusartz, Lisa Malone, Damon Daughtery and Tony Kotowski.

Ditch Witch Mid States promotes its new Hyundai line, including this Hyundai HX 35 compact hydraulic excavator. (L-R) are Mike McDaniel, Tom Barnett, Matt Di Iorio, Brian Hodges, Tania Di Iorio, Chase Walter and Sam Swartz.

Rudd Equipment representatives (L-R) Taylor Dunifon, Michael Metzgar and Mike Bravchock were ready to talk about the dealership’s lineup of Volvo equipment.

The Great Oaks Milford Ohio Vocational School of Heavy Equipment checks out this Cat 320 excavator. (L-R) are Hunter Thompson, Jake Noah, Ashton Grundy, Tyler Pugh, Leland Grundy and instructor Kyle Kenny.

(L-R): Olivia Thomas, Tristan Kinnison and Ian Forte of the American Forest Foundation talk to Paul Bunyan attendees about the Family Forest Carbon Program.

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