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Exhibitor Space Sold Out for 2024 Paul Bunyan Show →

The 2024 Paul Bunyan Show in Ohio, featuring 170 exhibitors, is sold out. The event highlights the state's forest industry, offering live equipment demonstrations, training sessions, and entertainment. The Ohio Forestry Association aims to support forest resource management and business opportunities in the industry. Click for more...

New Crane, Load Space Among the News for Upgraded Komatsu 895 →

The Komatsu 895 final felling forwarder has been upgraded with a powerful new crane option, the 205F, and a robust load space featuring telescopic gate and bunks. The updated hydraulics and reinforced frame enhance durability and performance, making it a productive and reliable machine for forestry operations worldwide. Click for more...

VEDA Loan Program for Forest Products Business →

"VEDA's $3 million loan program supports Vermont forest products businesses with up to $500,000 in subsidized loans for working capital and asset financing. Eligible businesses include loggers, sawmills, and wood product manufacturers. Loans can be used for capital purchases, operating expenses, and refinancing debt. Interest rates are reduced by 2% for 5 years, with secure, variable rates and terms up to 10 years. To apply and discuss loan needs, contact VEDA." Click for more...

Werk-Brau FHX66 Forestry Mulcher Transforms Standard Flow Skid Steers Into Land Clearing Machines →

The Werk-Brau FHX66 Defender forestry mulcher transforms standard flow skid steers into powerful land clearing machines, eradicating materials up to 10 inches in diameter with robust efficiency. With a 54-inch working width and innovative features, this mulcher ensures reliable, vibration-free operation for property maintenance, wildfire zone management, and more. Visit Werk-Brau and Valley Tool Manufacturing for more information. Click for more...

Coleman Tractor Joins Bandit Dealer Network →

Coleman Tractor has joined the Bandit Dealer Network in Tennessee, offering sales, service, and support for Bandit's tree care equipment. Bandit Sales Manager Craig Davis expresses excitement for the partnership and assures customers of quality service. For more info, visit colemantractor.com and banditchippers.com. Click for more...

Canfor Announces Leadership Transition →

Canfor Corporation CEO Don Kayne to retire after 46 years with the company. Susan Yurkovich appointed as new CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Click for more...

Tigercat Releases 6040 Carbonizer →

Tigercat releases the new 6040 carbonizer, replacing the 6050 model for wood conversion. The redesigned machine offers increased efficiency, reduced emissions, and modular design for easier maintenance. Features include improved temperature control, water consumption reduction, and parts commonality with other Tigercat products. Click for more...

FAE Introduces PT550 Tracked Carrier →

FAE introduces the PT550 tracked carrier, designed for major jobs in large, wooded areas and pipelines. Features include a redesigned cab for comfort and safety, Cat. 2 ROPS/FOPS/OPS approval, and a powerful Caterpillar C13B engine. With enhanced undercarriage and Active Power Management tech, it offers superior performance and productivity. Click for more...

FAE Holds Power Days Demo Event in Williston, Florida →

FAE held a successful Power Days Demo Event in Williston, Florida, showcasing their wood processing products on the property of Langan Acres. Guests enjoyed demos, product walk-arounds, and a BBQ lunch, with one attendee traveling 1,200 miles to attend. A win-win for FAE and Langan Acres. Click for more...

Family Forest Carbon Program Expands Availability in Southeast →

Family forest owners in GA, NC, SC and VA can now enroll in the Family Forest Carbon Program to receive income for sustainable forest management practices, including carbon sequestration. Program offers annual payments, professional forester meetings and ecological benefits. Visit familyforestcarbon.org for more info. American Forest Foundation supports this initiative. Click for more...

New Rooftop Cooler From Diamond Mowers Offers Superior Cooling Capabilities for Skid Steers →

Engineered to minimize the risk of hydraulic overheating when mowing and mulching, the new SK Rooftop Cooler from Diamond Mowers is the latest addition to the company's line of skid-steer attachments and accessories. Exclusively compatible with select Bobcat R Series and John Deere models, the specialized cooling system mounts easily to the roof of skid-steers and CTLs to enhance performance, efficiency and operating longevity. Click for more...

Bipartisan Legislation to Support Loggers Harmed by Natural Disasters Introduced →

Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the bicameral, bipartisan Loggers Economic Assistance and Relief Act, which would establish a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program to support loggers who have lost income due to natural disasters. Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) is the lead co-sponsor in the House. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) are cosponsors of the legislation. Click for more...

Tractor & Equipment Company Keeps 'Going the Extra Mile' →

'Going the extra mile' has been the company philosophy since Tractor & Equipment Company (TEC) first opened its doors back in 1943. Over the years, it has been paying dividends, and that continues today. At a recent trade show in Las Vegas, Chad Stracener and his team received the award for being the Top SENNEBOGEN Tree Care Dealer for 2023. "Part of our ongoing success is the fact that SENNEBOGEN Tree Care machines can make a positive and ongoing contribution to our customers' lives and operations. Click for more...

Seppi M's New S7 Base →

Seppi M's S7 base is a robust mulcher made of S420 steel for orchards, vineyards, green area maintenance and forestry. With a power range of 50 to 160 hp, it's a true all-rounder for landscape, grassland and irrigation maintenance, according to the manufacturer. What Makes the Robust S7 Base So Special? Whether along roadsides, in meadows, or pastures, this innovative mulcher meets the requirements of professionals under various conditions. Click for more...

Traction Aid Winch: When the Terrain Demands Something Extra →

When harvesting and forwarding in steep terrain, a traction aid winch is a useful complement to ensure a productive working day with low impact on the forest. The Komatsu Traction Aid Winch is a high-quality system based on more than 20 years' experience of winch use in the alpine regions of Europe. The system has been complemented with anchor point monitoring to meet the requirements of the new ISO standard for traction aid winches. Click for more...

American Loggers Council Signs Historic Memorandum of Understanding With USDA Forest Service →

The American Loggers Council, the largest national timber industry association in the United States, has entered into an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with USDA Forest Service. This MOU formalizes future collaboration and recognizes common areas of mutual benefit. The MOU highlights the vital role and services that the timber industry has in supporting the Forest Service objectives of managing the national forests; along with the role that the Forest Service has in supporting America's timber industry and the resource they provide for the essential wood products society depends upon daily. Click for more...

USFS Temporary Bridge Funding Program Guidance for Loggers →

USFS's Temporary Bridge Funding Program is an $8 million multi-year (through 2026) funding program designed to provide access to temporary bridges and/or bridge mats to loggers, forest products manufacturers, and other qualified users through state and tribal agencies (unless designated otherwise by the state agency). Its primary objective is to preserve water resources during forestry operations that necessitate temporary crossings over streams and other water bodies. Click for more...

FAE Expands Forestry Mulcher Line With BL2/S/EX →

FAE expanded its line of forestry mulchers with Bite Limiter technology with a model designed for mid-range excavators: the BL2/S/EX for 11–16 ton excavators. The BL2/S/EX can mulch vegetation, shrubs and trees up to 6 in. cm in diameter. It is designed for forestry management, roadside and railway maintenance, maintaining the banks of canals, rivers and lakes, and managing and protecting wildlife areas. Click for more...

TimberPro President Lee Crawford Retires →

After seven years as president of TimberPro, Lee Crawford has announced his retirement. This draws to a close Crawford's nearly 40 years in the forestry machinery business, during which he consistently exemplified entrepreneurial spirit and a caring attitude. Pat Crawford, Lee's father, was a third-generation logger whose company — Shawano, Wis.-based Timbco — had become known for its popular line of levelling machines. Click for more...

Werk-Brau Introduces FX26 Forestry Mulcher →

Werk-Brau introduced the FX26 forestry mulcher, a rugged, durable, well-balanced forestry mulcher for excavators from 8,000 to 16,000 lbs. This stout mulcher has a direct coupled motor which provides more power with less maintenance than comparable models that use belts or pulleys. A heavy wall 14-in. rotor is fitted with 21 fixed knives to shred brush, limbs, and standing trees to 6-in. in diameter. Click for more...

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