Lumber operation adds component manufacture

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The millwork and hardwood dimension plant which was added to Middle Tennessee Lumber Company Inc.'s Burns, TN, operations in 1992 uses modern equipment to produce cabinet components, furniture parts, mouldings, and edge-glued panels. The rough mill uses computer optimizing systems, command systems, and an optimized chop saw produced by Barr-Mullin Inc. Other manufacturers of equipment for the plant include Froedge Machine and Supply Co., Michael Weinig AG, Wisconsin Automated Machinery Corp., and Industrial Boiler Co.

Middle Tennessee Lumber Company Inc.

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Lumber slicing system offers kerfless alternative

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Linck Manufacturing has developed advanced lumber processing machines that allow sawmills to slice lumber without generating sawdust. Sawmills can use the slicing technology to manufacture lumber of various lengths and slicing thicknesses ranging from 0.5 mm to 15 mm, reduce wood deformation during processing and shorten its drying cycle. Lumber slices are used in the manufacture of a wide variety of wood products such as furniture panels, parquetry flooring, structural lumber, veneer and panels for concrete forming.

Sawmills, Lumber, Innovations, Linck Manufacturing

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Expansions help mill retain 'competitive edge.' (North Country Lumber Company)

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North Country Lumber Company Inc of Mellen, WI, has added two kiln dryers from American Wood Dryers Inc and a veneer slicer by Marunaka since 1990. The dryers have added 100,000 bd ft to North Country's monthly drying capacity, while the veneer mill is producing 900,000 ft of veneer monthly. Pres Bob Stilin attributes the company's success to quality control. North Country plans further expansion to maintain its competitiveness.

Hardwood veneer and plywood, Product information, North Country Lumber Company Inc., American Wood Dryers Inc., Marunaka

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