FSI is the leading developer of software and hardware solutions. The first to introduce a handheld Timber Cruiser, Log Scaler, Chain Tally, and End Tally. Used by over 800 operations today, with over 1.2 billion board feet of managed inventory, FSI’s Yardmaster’s systems are proven effective with superior customer support.
Brunner-Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln
Brunner-Hildebrand has been manufacturing lumber dry kilns worldwide since 1950 and has installed now over 15,000 kilns – all types and sizes. Brunner Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln CO., based in Nashville TN, offers the most comprehensive range of dry kilns: Package kilns ( forklift and track loaded for soft and hard wood), continuous kilns, steamers, heat-treat kilns, pre-dryers and vacuum kilns. Decades of experience have been built into our in house developed and manufactured control systems for dry kilns. Over the past years we have continued our emphasis on improving the energy efficiency of our kilns and control systems. The most recent developments for our controls are a Hybrid Relative Humidity measuring system, a multifunction wood moisture measuring system (sample weight and MC probes) and HWPT wood moisture measuring system. Hildebrand Weight Precision Technology (HWPT) is a wood moisture measurement system, which is capable of weighing entire lumber stacks in wireless mode. It produces more accurate results and can be integrated into the daily work routine easily by using weighing devices looking like regular 4x4s (also available installed in kiln carts). Customers benefit from a superb level of accuracy and its practical implementation Visit us at www.bhl-drykilns.com
BIGonDRY Srl
BIGonDRY s.r.l. is an Italian company that produces Wood Drying Kilns and Heat Treatment Plants. The company has a staff of more than 30 people, among engineers and highly skilled workers. It holds a long background on product design and development, staff training, field work installation and customer service. BIGonDRY s.r.l. is also focused on eco-sustainable processes and the construction of eco-friendly systems in order to create a development opportunity but with attention to optimizing energy consumption, combining the best price-quality ratio. Among its products, BIGonDRY s.r.l. proposes the Wood Thermal-modification Kilns (THW), a new technology for the thermal modification of wood with high temperature. This range of plants goes from a net capacity of 10 m³ (4,000 bf) up to 30 m³ (12,700 bf), with a very precise and sophisticated management system. BIGonDRY s.r.l. built a technologically advanced and extremely versatile machine that can do different treatments as Drying, Steaming, Heat Treatment according to ISPM-15 Standards, High temperature treatment up to 446°F, Thermal-steaming of the wood, with enormous advantages in terms of consumption and environmental impact thanks to the reduced emission into the atmosphere and the advanced electronic control that guarantees excellent results in the property of the wood. Moreover, a very sophisticated electronic control system guarantees excellent results on wood with dark and homogeneous colour tones throughout the thickness. This innovative system of heat treatment plant at high temperatures gives the wood characteristics of durability and stability, without chemical additives on the wood. The thermally modified wood reduces shrinkage and swelling and improves resistance against pest infestation. The THW system is a semi-dry process in a closed system. The thermal stage of the process is performed in a slight overpressure given by the natural production of gases from the wood and from the controlled evaporation of a direct source of water supplied by the system. During the HT period the oxygen concentration and the pressure is continuously monitored as well as the possible temperature difference between air and wood core. As a result, the THW system uses a very little quantity of steam allowing to reach an eco-friendly approach to the process with a lower energy requirement, a limited emission of gases in the environment and a highly competitive plant cost.
Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc.
Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc. is a regional association of hardwood lumber manufacturers and distributors from the 12-state region. AHMI promotes the logs, lumber and products from the sustainably grown and legally harvested forest. The association offers Certified Appalachian Legal and Sustainable third-party audited system and a secondary verification so customers are assured of compliance with standards. The Appalachian forest produces the finest temperate hardwoods grown anywhere in the world and are known for machining characteristics, excellent color and beauty, and last value. Species includes Oaks, Maples, Hickory, Cherry, Walnut, Ash, Basswood, Beech, and Birch. Please visit www.appalachianhardwood.org for details and listings of the companies that can provide you with this outstanding resource.