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Fecon® introduces the newly designed Bull Hog® mulching attachment for CTL’s and skid steers. This new design has brought many great features our customers were asking for in a mulcher. With a severe duty body, bolt on skid shoes, stronger push bar, and improved mulching chamber our customers are sure to be pleased. We also made the top of the body smooth to avoid the debris and water build up that occurred in the “trough”. This newly designed CTL Bull Hog is still offered with Fecon’s smooth drum FGT rotor, paddle style HDT rotor and our DCR, depth control rotor. So customers can still configure their Bull Hog for the job at hand. We’ve made our hose sling standard, created improved sealing of the body and made trap door and pressure gauge options easier to add on. About Fecon - Fecon, Inc. was established in 1992 near Cincinnati, Ohio. Fecon’s Bull Hog is currently the #1 selling forestry mulcher. Fecon also provides track carriers and other equipment for vegetation management, geothermal, seismic, and wood to energy biomass industries. ### If you would like more information about Fecon please call Courtney Haag at 513-696-4430 or e-mail at [email protected].

Built-Rite introduces the new Model 11-Super Woodsplitter. We combined the best features of the Model 24HPWS and the 11HPWS to make a hybrid that dollar for dollar will out perform ANY woodsplitter on the market. * 15" high wedge with starter wedge * Extra large pushblock * 4 1/2" cyl.-3" Rod(same as 24HPWS) * Fast 8.5 sec. cycle time * 4 way wedge std. 6,8&10 way optional * Auto cycle valve * 500# capacity log lift * Tows from either end

WASHINGTON – American Wood Council (AWC) President and CEO Robert Glowinski and American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement in support of the Administration’s Energy Independence Executive Order. Robert Glowinski, President and CEO, AWC: “Despite claims of energy flexibility intended under the Clean Power Plan, EPA actually limited the types of renewable energy states can use, which included our industry’s production and use of carbon neutral biomass energy. The Clean Air Act did not give EPA the authority to impose such sweeping restrictions on existing electric utility generating utilities. The wood products industry plays an important and unique role in reducing greenhouse gases by converting manufacturing biomass residuals to energy needed to power our mills. AWC supports this Executive Order and will continue to seek clarity on EPA’s treatment of biomass to ensure it is recognized as a critical component of clean energy.” Donna Harman, President and CEO, AF&PA: “We welcome the Energy Independence Executive Order to provide states and ratepayers, including paper and wood products manufacturers, long-overdue relief from harmful regulatory overreach. The nation deserves affordable, reliable electricity, not rate hikes and competitive harm that can stem from onerous regulation such as the Clean Power Plan. On average, our industry meets about two-thirds of its energy demand through carbon neutral renewable biomass and is able to sell some energy to the grid. We plan to continue working with policy makers to provide an effective solution that recognizes the carbon benefits of biomass energy in paper and wood products manufacturing facilities.” Background: The American Wood Council and American Forest & Paper Association have supported efforts in federal court to turn back the EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP). They joined a petition for review of EPA’s final CPP in the D.C. Circuit Court in October of 2015; filed a joint petition for review of EPA’s treatment of biomass energy in the final CPP in December of 2015; and filed joint comments requesting EPA recognize the benefits of biomass as a fuel source in its CPP federal plan and model carbon trading rules in January of 2016. They also joined a petition for review challenging EPA’s New Source Performance Standards filed in December 2015. # # #

Wood-Mizer, the world’s leading portable sawmill manufacturer, introduces the LX450 sawmill – the first Wood-Mizer LX series sawmill released in North America. The addition of the LX sawmill series makes Wood-Mizer the first and only company to give sawyers the choice between a monorail or twin rail sawmill in order to accommodate various sawing applications and preferences. Featuring many of the same benefits of the world renowned Wood-Mizer LT sawmill series, the new LX450 sawmill matches Wood-Mizer’s widest cut at 34” while offering the largest depth of cut at 16 ½” available from Wood-Mizer. LX450 Sawmill Specifications include: Power Options of 38 HP Kohler Gas EFI; 35 HP Yanmar Diesel option coming soon Cutting Capacity - 36” (910 mm) diameter x 21’ (6.4 m) length - 34” (860 mm) width of cut and 16 ½” (419 mm) depth of cut Introductory Price - Starting at $38,895 USD “Wood-Mizer has long been the only sawmill manufacturer of the monorail cantilever design, holding several patents on this technology and trusted by 70,000 sawmillers throughout the world,” said Greg Bacon, Wood-Mizer Sales Director. “Every sawyer has different needs and preferences which led to the addition of the LX sawmill series. You can now own an LT series monorail or LX series twin rail sawmill and receive the best support in the industry enjoyed by Wood-Mizer sawmill owners throughout the past 35 years.” A key innovation of the Wood-Mizer LX450 sawmill is 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 parallel hardened steel bars on the bed and allows the operator to have better visibility during the cutting process. Standard features for the LX450 sawmill include power feed, power up/down, hydraulic log handling with a bi-directional chain log turner, a walk-along operator control console with SimpleSet Setworks on an adjustable arm, six heavy-duty fine adjustment outriggers, dragback board return, powered blade guide arm, hydraulic blade tensioning system, blade lubrication, roller blade guides, and a centrifugal clutch. Optional features coming soon include Debarker, AccuSet® 2 Setworks, and a fixed operator Command Control station located at the end of the sawmill. The Wood-Mizer LX450 Twin Rail Sawmill is now available in North America and will be demonstrated at several upcoming events. Call 800.553.0182 or visit http://www.woodmizer.com/LX450 for more information.

Stahl's Sawmill & Logging Supplies of Mount Pleasant Mills, PA is proud to announce their new website, www.stahlssuplies.com. Since 1957, Stahl's has been serving sawmills and loggers with preferred services and supplies to help customers not only reduce downtime, but proactively move forward. The new website will allow customers to place orders online, take advantage of updated sales and pricing, shop at their convenience, and stay connected with new products on the market. Stahl's is one of the few who serve both sawmills with supplies from Simonds knives, bits, and shanks to straightening circle saws while facilitating logger's demands for Oregon Products, Husqvarna Saws, safety supplies, to Babac Tire chains. The website is an extension of the solid reputation the Stahl's team has built by focusing on supreme customer service, product knowledge and integrity throughout the company's 60 years. Created by the team at LumbermenOnline.com, the website features easy to find search options, mobile friendly design, and complete E-Commerce functionality for a quick and enjoyable shopping experience. Visit www.StahlsSupplies.com today, to find all of your Sawmill and Logging Supplies!

Staying true to their Constant Improvement & Innovations Business Philosophy, eLIMBS, LLC. has yet again delivered an industry changing, integrated technology solution to the Hardwood Industry. Over the last 6 months, working with a long-term client, eLimbs has built and delivered an industry changing solution, ending the need for messy paint, and time-consuming stencil cutting and usage in the Hardwood Industry. By integrating our smart handhelds with our new eLIMBS Ink™, mobile inkjet printer we have built a scan & print solution to lumber stenciling for shipping, receiving, and production operations. Eliminating costly errors in stenciling, reducing cost material costs, increasing efficiency, and standardizing the look, quality, and consistency of the process for stenciling/marking lumber loads & individual bundles. eLIMBS Ink™ is built to work not only with the complete line of eLIMBS Software Solutions, but also any inventory solution you have. No matter whether your inventory system is competitor/partner sourced or based on simple Excel spreadsheets, the eLIMBS Ink™ solution will work for you! Switch today to achieve the 100% accuracy and consistent, professional look made possible only by eLIMBS Ink™. Contact the eLIMBS team today for a personal demonstration or to learn more about eLIMBS Ink™ at (740) 401-0720 or [email protected].

Morbark, LLC, a leading manufacturer of forestry, biomass, tree care, sawmill, and wood recycling equipment, debuted the revolutionary 3400XT Wood Hog horizontal grinder at this year’s CONEXPO show. “Morbark listened closely to customer feedback while developing the design for the 3400XT,” said Michael Stanton, Morbark Director of Industrial Sales. “The result is that we were able to provide the features our customers want and the versatility they need, while staying true to our proven technology.” One of the most important features of the 3400XT is its standard width of 8’4? (2.53 m), making it within the legal transport width in any country, no matter what engine is used. This model accommodates engines from 540 to 800 horsepower (402 to 596 kW), so it is ideal for a broad range of applications in a wide variety of markets worldwide. Like all of Morbark Wood Hog models, the 3400XT also is available with electric power. “The size of the 3400XT allows the same model, using a broad range of engines, to be configured for multiple applications and global markets without additional design considerations,” said Stanton. New Operator-Friendly Features: Customer feedback also steered Morbark towards creating more operator-friendly features on the Wood Hog. Key among these are the design of the infeed bed and the maintenance platform. The infeed bed is an additional 24 inches (60.96 cm) longer with sloped sides. This configuration improves operator sight lines for more efficient loading of material. Standard on the 3400XT is a removable infeed chain return floor, which allows excess material to fall away to minimize the wear on the floor, bed chain and inserts, particularly useful in land-clearing or other applications with dirty material. The variable-speed infeed system consists of one 34-inch (86.36 cm) diameter top compression feed roll; a direct-driven internal planetary drive with no chains and sprockets for lower maintenance, more torque and better durability; and four strands of WDH-120 chain in a staggered configuration. When maintenance is required, it’ll be quicker and easier to perform on the extended platform. The area between the hood and the engine has been reconfigured to provide an additional 12 inches (30.48 cm) of working space, for better access to components for general maintenance or to change screens. Other Key Features: Morbark’s proven and exclusive driveline protection system is standard on all Wood Hog models. The externally adjustable, break-away torque limiter helps to protect the driveline and hammermill from catastrophic damage caused by contaminants. The 3400XT is available with either Strickland or CAT undercarriage options. While the first unit built is a tracked unit, this model can be manufactured in a trailer or stationary unit as well (3400X). The remote-mounted radiator and oil cooler have independent reversing fans. The 3400XT is equipped with the Morbark Integrated Control System — or MICS. The ultimate diagnostics tool and control system, this allows the operator to automatically adjust feed rates and monitor pressures and feed wheel position to maximize production and engine efficiency. New smart device apps allow you to connect to your machine using your phone or tablet’s Bluetooth or allow you to connect your machine directly to Morbark, so Morbark personal will be able to view and edit your machine’s settings and program or send you updated programming. Other standard features include an 11-horsepower (8.2 kW) air compressor for general maintenance and changing inserts; the self-contained rod puller for changing rods in the hammermill; and a magnetized end pulley with collecting slide tray for removal of ferrous metals. Attendees at CONEXPO can see the 3400XT in person. Stop by Morbark’s booth (#S-5682 in the Silver Lot) for more information on this or any other Morbark equipment.

Barneveld, NY: Hud-Son Forest Equipment specializes in producing reliable, affordable equipment for their customers. After providing customers with a number of sawmills to choose from, they've decided to manufacture their most affordable sawmill yet: The Hunter & Sawyer. Competitively priced, this is our most unique mill yet. It can be ordered assembled or unassembled to help meet your needs and budget. With our how-to instructional DVD, you can easily assemble this mill at home with simple hand tools… no welding necessary! The bolt together frame is developed with extra bracing, making the mill sturdy and durable. The Sawyer, available in red, white and blue, and the Hunter, available in custom-painted camo (no two look the same!), are designed and manufactured with hardworking Americans in mind. It comes with a three year warranty and will INCLUDE FREE STANDARD SHIPPING in the lower 48 states. Contact Hud-Son Forest Equipment or your local Dealer to get your Freedom Line Sawmill today.

PORTLAND Oregon – March 2, 2017 – Heicor Enterprises, LLC introduces a new generation of kilns under the brand name HDE Dry Kilns to the North American market. HDE Kilns will offer an exceptional value for both large and small kiln drying operations, supplying units from 500 BDFT to over 170,000 BDFT, in track or package loaded configurations. Container kilns, as well as pallet and firewood heat treating kilns are also available. Heat sources will include steam, hot water, thermal oil, or indirect fired gas. HDE Dry Kilns use US sourced heat systems, piping, heat exchangers, valves, UL approved motor controls, and kiln controls. Kiln chambers, fans and fan shrouds are produced by the Harbin Halei Drying Equipment Company. The kiln controls will be supplied exclusively by Lignomat USA. Uli Heimerdinger, President of Lignomat USA LTD, said, “After supplying Lignomat kiln control systems for many years to Harbin Halei Drying Equipment Company , it became evident that they are a quality manufacturer. HDE Dry Kilns is the result of shared German and US kiln design technology paired with this proven and reliable manufacturing company.” About Harbin Halei Drying Equipment Company One of the world’s largest manufacturers of dry kilns, Harbin Halei Drying Equipment Company has produced over 5,000 kilns for operations in over 20 countries and 4 continents since 1985. They have gained a reputation for producing high-quality, technologically advanced kilns that are reliable and efficient. About Lignomat USA, Ltd. Originally beginning in Germany, Lignomat USA has produced moisture meters and dry kiln controls in Portland Oregon since 1981. Lignomat kiln controls have been and are used in kilns of several kiln manufacturers - either as original equipment or for upgrades - and are the preferred choice of many kiln operators. Lignomat is headed by Uli Heimerdinger, the son-in-law of Robert Hildebrand, who is widely recognized as the originator of the modern dry kiln. About Heicor Enterprises LLC Sales and marketing for HDE Dry Kilns will be provided by Heicor Enterprises LLC, in Portland Oregon. Heicor is owned and managed by Glen Heiner and Kevin Corder, who have over 50 years of experience in sales, service, marketing, and management in the wood processing equipment industry. Heicor Enterprises also represents MILL Industrial sawmill equipment and Reignmac industrial woodworking machinery. For more information, contact Heicor Enterprises at 971-271-8070 or email [email protected].

James Savage, owner of Southern Rigging Service and son of the late John Kimbel Jr., acquired Tri-State Auction & Realty, LLC of Kingston, Tennessee from owners John Kimbel Jr. and Sandra White effective January 1, 2017. For the past twenty five years James has been an integral part of the Tri-State Auction family management team that set the standard for professionalism and honesty in forest industry liquidations. Serving as assistant auctioneer, supervising pre-auction set up and post-auction equipment removal James has become one of the industry’s most trusted and knowledgeable auction and equipment professionals. Savage stated, “My number one goal for Tri-State Auction is to continue the tradition of honesty and integrity that the previous two generations began”. According to Savage the core business model will not change. Tri-State will continue to provide its customers with individual item brokerage services, complete orderly plant liquidations, certified appraisals and of course the best on-site auction service in the forest products industry. Tri-State Auction & Realty, LLC PO Box 567 Kingston, TN 37763 865-376-7009 Office [email protected]

As the leading supplier of thin-kerf, narrowband portable and industrial sawmills, Wood-Mizer has significantly broadened its reach into the industrial sawmilling market. With the introduction of Wood-Mizer TITAN, the company now offers a full line of wideband sawmill equipment that is designed to improve timber production rates and elevate a sawmill’s operational efficiency. This new product line is a result of a purchase agreement with Multisaw, a well-established manufacturer of wideband sawmill equipment since 1990. The Wood-Mizer TITAN Line The Wood-Mizer TITAN line includes wideband primary and secondary breakdown sawmills and resaws as well as circular saw edgers, multirips, optimizing edgers, manual board edgers, and material handling equipment. The move will add further momentum to Wood-Mizer’s ability to offer innovative high capacity equipment and broaden the corporation’s global reach. “Our well-known narrowband industrial range has helped wood producers worldwide cut costs and raise yields,” says Richard Vivers, President and CEO of Wood-Mizer. “But that is just one piece of a very big market. With Wood-Mizer TITAN, we will serve the high-throughput needs of industrial operations with our established network of locations and commitment to customer support throughout the world.” TITAN wideband sawmill equipment has proven its advantages in the most demanding markets in the world. Customers, Patula Product Sawmill in South Africa, utilize the TITAN system to produce high-throughput of structural timber. Patula’s operation consists of a TITAN twin vertical bandsaw, TITAN double arbor circular multirip, TITAN twin head resaw, and two TITAN manual board edging systems. “We wanted high production wideband sawmilling technology that we could rely on to cut the quality that we want and with enough additional capacity available to grow production into the future,” said Phillip Anderson of Patula Product Sawmill. “This is exactly what we’ve now achieved,” added Troy Cooper of Patula Product Sawmill. “In the last month, we have increased throughput again by 27%.” The Wood-Mizer Product Line TITAN wideband machines will greatly expand Wood-Mizer’s range, which will now consist of two distinct product lines, each geared towards the specific volume and budget requirements of the end-user. - Wood-Mizer’s portable and industrial sawmill line continues to provide narrowband sawmilling equipment for entry level to professional and industrial operations. - Wood-Mizer’s TITAN products are strongly-built wideband sawmilling equipment for high-throughput industrial sawmilling applications. Each TITAN product is designed to operate as standalone equipment for existing sawmilling lines or to form an entire sawmilling line that can be customized to the requirements of the end-user. The TITAN line provides for primary and secondary log breakdown across a range of log diameters varying from 4” to 24” (100-600 mm). In addition, Wood-Mizer will be offering wideband blades soon for use on TITAN machines with blade widths up to 6” (150 mm).

Soon, the wood industry will gather in Atlanta for Expo 2017 – the 34th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition – sponsored by the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA). Over the course of three days, June 14-16, those working in lumber manufacturing, forestry and related processes can inspect the latest machinery and technology for virtually all segments of their industry, serving both softwood and hardwood operations. “Much of the sawmill equipment we display is interchangeable for either hardwood or softwood manufacturing,” comments Tony Stringer, president of Stringer Industries. “Expo is not just a pine show – this year we'll display machinery that's sold to a hardwood stave mill,” he adds. “Nearly 30% of the Expo 2017 floor plan features equipment for hardwood operations,” notes exposition director Eric Gee. Beyond lumber manufacturing and engineering services, exhibitors include the biomass, pallet fabrication, material handling, treating and engineered wood segments of the industry. Sponsored and conducted by SFPA every two years since 1950, this event has traditionally included many of the biggest names in the business, attracting key representatives from the nation’s largest wood products manufacturers. Registration to attend Expo 2017 opens soon. Some exhibit space remains available. Complete information, including the exhibit space application, the floor plan and a list of exhibiting companies, is available at SFPAexpo.com. For questions about Expo 2017, contact Eric at 504/443-4464 (option 3), or e-mail him at [email protected].