Niagara Sawmilling invests in BioVision technology
Niagara Sawmilling of Invercargill, New Zealand is investing in BioVision for its edger and trimmer lines. The mill is replacing older scanning and optimization systems.
The results we have seen are outstanding. We’ve seen a 4.2% improvement in sawn recovery, an 8.3% improvement in grade recovery, and a 13% increase in output. - Grant Arnold, Waipapa Pine
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This new scanning technology opens up other opportunities for us to consider in terms of grades or products which we haven't produced before, but may be able to now. - Duncan Oakley, Kiwi Lumber
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The 15 most recent USNR veneer dryer systems sold in North America have all included the renowned Ventek-brand GSc2000 (usnr.com/en/product/gsc2000v…) grade scanners and Sequoia (usnr.com/en/product/sequoias…) moisture detectors. As such, USNR is noted as world leader in:
"The GSc2000 provides better than 95% grading accuracy for the dry veneer. Because the system is automated, grading decisions are made with a higher degree of consistency than before". - Richard LeBlanc, President, Hunt Forest Products
With many upgrades available for veneer processing equipment, contact us (usnr.com/en/page/contactform) today to update your system with the best on the market.
"It's been a big savings on overtime. Our other Coe dryers are older models, and this one is a lot more efficient on gas used, probably at least 30% more efficient". – Bart Furrow, Owner, Browder & Sons Veneer
USNR and Bosch Rexroth have partnered to offer a solution for obsolete and long-leadtime valves. To learn about our replacement path to a more efficient valve that is highly flexible with options to minimize the impact to your operation, click here: usnr.com/en/product/boschval…
Horsepower requirements for each cutterhead can be balanced to provide the most flexibility in your planing process, while at the same time reducing the number of spares required for backup.
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