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Turning Heads & Cutting Logs: Timber Technologies

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

Timber Technologies, Brunette Machinery‘s sister company, attended the annual Oregon Logging Conference this past February. It was a big show with nearly 300 equipment dealers and manufacturers, each showcasing all kinds of log-cutting products. Timber Technologies‘ crew was busy turning heads & cutting logs with their 180° SwingBlade sawmill. What a blast!

Between networking and log sawing, Kirk sat down with Forestmedia’s marketing team to chat about the world’s most versatile sawmill. Click the photo below to hear Kirk’s interview and see the 1020 180° SwingBlade sawmill in action.

If you’re interested in sawing wood and want to purchase a portable sawmill, check out Timber Technologies‘ website or contact Kelly at . The 180SB sawmills feature a unique 180° Swing Arm assembly, providing a true 180-degree swing. This allows you to cut logs from either side without moving the log or removing the guard.

Watch more 180° SwingBlade videos on their YouTube channel or follow them on their socials, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok

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Take Control of Your Chip Supply with a Brunette Chipper

Tuesday, April 1st, 2025

Brunette Machinery Company is a key manufacturer of wood-processing and material-handling systems for sawmills, plywood mills and pellet plants like yours. We help you take control of your chip supply.

Our products include the extreme-duty stationary Drum Chipper, the Grizzly Mill Hog — the heavy-weight champion of waste wood grinding; the Brunette BioSizer® — a high-speed secondary grinder; the Brunette E-Sweeps; the Brunette Reclaimer — rotary debarker; scalping screens; and the Brunette Flare Butt Reducer.

Brunette Drum Chippers lead the market in versatility and longevity. Our robust Chippers produce premium pulp mill chips, or first-rate microchips for use in the biofuel industry.

Our wood processing and material handling machinery can handle the toughest conditions and our Whole Log Drum Chipper is no exception.

The Whole Log Chipper, a horizontal-feed machine, processes logs up to 24″ in diameter. A powered upper pressroll and lower bedrolls control log feed to produce high-quality pulp chips or microchips consistent in thickness and size from tree-length material.

With a 40″ wide throat, the Whole Log Chipper easily processes various materials and produces high-quality chips suitable for the pulp and paper, biomass and pellet industries.

The Chipper’s inertia rotor is constructed from heavy-duty steel and uses less energy when processing high volumes. Two rotors are available for our Whole Log Chipper – the standard rotor, for up to 1¼” nominal pulp chip, and our unique MicroChip rotor designed to produce a ¼” nominal chip. Each rotor can be outfitted with our standard Brunette quick-change knife system or the Key Knife system.

The Whole Log Chipper features a hard-surfaced anvil with a break-away support frame for protection from foreign materials. The rear access platform and hood make knife maintenance easy and safe. The Chipper includes a common sub-frame which ties the infeed, chipper, motor, and HPU together for rigidity, and one lift installation.

Like all our Chippers, this Chipper is available in various sizes and configurations. When you purchase a Brunette machine, you can depend on a well-tested, heavy-duty product that will deliver a long service life with low maintenance costs.

We offer more than just equipment sales! Our focus is delivering exceptional customer service. We collaborate with you to furnish solutions designed to suit your needs. From a single machine to a complete plant system, our products meet the highest standards, are easy to implement and provide true benefits.

From process planning and equipment selection to start-up and after-sales services, we build solutions that will help you boost uptime and capacity, reduce energy consumption, and maximize raw material yield in your mill.

Our qualified service technicians can assist you either remotely or on-site. They can help with technical questions, provide complete machine inspections with detailed follow-up reports, and recommend preventative maintenance measures.

Our parts and sales team are experienced professionals familiar with all our machines. When you need replacement parts, our team will ensure you get them, fast.

Visit our Equipment page for more information about our Whole Log Chipper, or talk to one of our Capital Sales representatives at 1.604.522.3977 • Toll Free at: 1.800.686.6679 or email us at:

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COFI 2025 Convention Prince George, BC — We’ll Be There!

Tuesday, April 1st, 2025

Find out what innovations and influences are reshaping the future of the forest sector in BC and the world at the 2025 COFI (BC Council of Forest Industries) Convention

The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) will hold its Annual Convention from April 2-4, 2025, at the Prince George Civic Centre. This year’s theme “Where Do We Stand? Strategies for Competitiveness and Sustainability” will lead discussions regarding new developments for forestry sector, including global trade, product diversification, wildfire resilience, and fibre supply

COFI represents members of the lumber, pulp and paper and manufactured wood producers across BC, advocating for its members and working with government, First Nations, communities and other partners to promote the forestry industry across British Columbia

We are excited to be a networking sponsor of this annual event. We look forward to the keynote speakers & panel discussions and networking with other members of the forestry industry including supply chain partners, workforce leaders, and decision-makers.

The convention starts at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 2nd with an Icebreaker reception and continues until Friday, April 4th with a wrap-up with the President & CEO, of COFI, Kim Haakstad.
See the program at a glance.

Drop by Booths #24 & 25. Ask us about our Brunette BioSizer^®, Whole Log Chipper or our other wood processing equipment.

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The 18th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo

Monday, February 3rd, 2025

Brunette Machinery is excited to be part of the 2025 International Biomass Conference & Expo. Organized by BBI International and produced by Biomass Magazine, this event provides an arena where international bioenergy producers meet with industry suppliers, equipment manufacturers, project developers, policymakers and other stakeholders in the biomass industries for networking, learning and information sharing.

18th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo
March 18th – 20th, 2025
Cobb Galleria Centre
Atlanta, Georgia

This year, as in years past, the 2025 International Biomass Conference & Expo will feature presentations on a wide range of subjects to members of the biomass industry. With more than 30 panels and 100 plus speakers, attendees will gain insights into “All Things Biomass” — ranging from anaerobic digestion and gasification to pyrolysis and combined heat and power.

Planning on attending this exciting event? Drop by Booth #503 and say hello!

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Brunette Machinery Congratulates Weyerhaeuser

Friday, November 22nd, 2024

Brunette Machinery Company congratulates Weyerhaeuser Company, following their announcement on Monday, November 18, of its $500 million investment to build a new production facility in Arkansas.

This new facility will have an expected annual production of 10 million cubic feet enhancing their product offering to the mass timber and engineered wood market. This major economic development project will create 200 jobs and promote economic growth in Warren, Monticello and the Southeast Arkansas Region.

Brunette wishes Weyerhaeuser continued success with this ambitious project and applauds the Company and local/state leadership of Arkansas for their contributions in securing this important venture.

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Take Control of Your Lumber Supply

Friday, November 15th, 2024

Do you have feeding problems inside and outside your mill? The Brunette Flare Butt Reducer can help you take control of your lumber supply by converting troublesome logs into valuable lumber while improving productivity across every machine center in your mill.

Installing a Brunette Flare Butt Reducer at the start of the production line affords many advantages throughout the entire mill. including improved log handling and sorting, better alignment and log control during scanning. As well, more accurate curve sawing occurs without influence from the butt flare and, negative effects from conveyor chain transitions during the sawing are minimized.

When the flare butt ends are removed, sand, pebbles, and other debris, often embedded in the butt end of logs, are removed which reduces wear on saws and chipping knives. Removing large flare butt ends improves log handling on transfer decks.

The Brunette Flare Butt Reducer features a rugged main frame, extreme-duty lifting arm assembly, heavy-duty hold-down arm with a large pivot shaft. The hold down arm log turner and bottom log turners have electric drives. Our Flare Butt Reducer has a replaceable cutterhead shaft mounted in a B-Lok. The cutterhead assembly has 42 four-sided solid steel knives with a protective cover, powered by an 1800 RPM direct drive. The FBR can handle a maximum 40″ diameter log with a 54″diameter butt. The Brunette Flare Butt Reducer is also equipped with a short-log support.

The Brunette Dual Head Flare Butt Reducer

Our custom-designed Brunette Flare Butt Reducer Dual Head (DH) model has all the same features and advantages as our original model, including proper positioning of logs, accurate scanning, reduced downtime, and increased recovery. Additionally, this unique model eliminates the need to orient the logs. The Dual Head Flare Butt Reducer has the same solid construction as our standard Flare Butt Reducer, but it is equipped with two cutterheads; each with a pivoting mount for 100 HP 1800 RPM electric motor, a set of 42 four-sided knives, a hydraulic cylinder, and a pivoting cutterhead cover.

With either model Brunette FBR, you will gain the following benefits:

LOG SORTING:

• Transport and feeding of logs will be more reliable on all conveyors

LOG INTAKE AND DEBARKING

• Less wear & tear on the debarker means fewer spare parts used and mreduced downtime
• The debarker will handle bigger logs when the butt flare is removed
• Higher quality pulp chips as less bark is left between the butt flares

SAWMILL IN GENERAL

• Less transport problems — for logs, cants, and side pockets
• Higher feed speeds can be maintained without the butt flares
• Faster and easier turning of the logs

Brunette Flare Butt Reducers’ unique design and innovative cutting geometry increase recovery, while their robust construction reduces maintenance and improves uptime for continual return on investment.

Check out our complete line of diverse, innovative machines on our Equipment page or call 1.800.686.6679 to speak with one of our sales representatives.

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We’re Going to Florida for the USIPA Conference!

Tuesday, October 29th, 2024

Join us in Miami Beach, Florida, for the US Industrial Pellet Association (USIPA) 2024 Conference. For three days in November, we will engage with professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world to exchange ideas, learn from each other, and discuss the global pellet industry.

The USIPA is a not-for-profit trade association whose main objective is to promote sustainability and safety in the US wood energy industry. As well, USIPA supports renewable energy policy development throughout the world and advocates for the wood energy sector as a solution to climate change.

We’ll be at Booth #112— we hope to see you there!

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Five Ways to Maximize the Lifespan of Your Mill Equipment.

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

Your wood-processing machinery is a significant investment and the heart of your business. Keeping your equipment in optimum condition is fundamental to increasing your ROI and extending the life of your machines. You know unplanned downtime can mean heavy financial costs and lengthy production delays. A regular maintenance schedule can help identify potential safety problems, prevent costly breakdowns, optimize performance, and maintain product quality.

Optimize Your Mill Equipment

Below are our top five ways to extend the lifespan of your Brunette Chippers, Grinders, BioSizers and other wood-processing machines to help you get more from your mill.

1. READ YOUR PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL
We provide a manual that contains information about your specific machine, including safety instructions, installation and start-up instructions, maintenance & lubrication schedules, mechanical drawings, spare parts lists and more.

2. PERFORM DAILY CHECKS
A daily checklist of maintenance tasks completed at the beginning or end of the workday can identify signs of wear or other minor problems that require attention. These tasks are in your Parts and Service manual. It’s a good practice to keep records of the dates/times of the completed tasks.

3. FOLLOW A LUBRICATION SCHEDULE
Proper lubrication is essential for peak machine function. Lubricant reduces friction between moving parts, protecting them from wear and tear. Monitoring and replacing your machines’ lubrication levels will significantly increase your equipment’s lifespan. Recommended lubrication schedules are found in your Parts & Service manual.

4. PROVIDE OPERATOR TRAINING
Your operators and technicians must understand the operation and safety procedures of every machine in your mill. Training should include knowledge of equipment limitations and the workings of all systems and controls. Trained operators/technicians are often the first to notice minor problems before they become major failures. Training programs also ensure that operators learn the proper usage of the machines, thereby minimizing the chance of unintentional damage.

If you or your team have questions, our fully qualified service technicians can provide technical expertise. We can also provide on-site or remote training and instructional sessions if required.

5. STOCK KEY PARTS
To increase your mill’s efficiency, Brunette recommends stocking an inventory of parts. A supply of critical spare parts can allow your team to quickly get your machine running and minimize downtime and service costs. We provide a list of spare parts you can purchase to have on hand to prevent untimely shutdowns.

PARTS & SERVICE DEPARTMENT

We have a reputation for excellent customer after-sale care. Our team members are experienced professionals who take pride in providing the best customer service possible.

PARTS:

If you need help getting an emergency part because of a breakdown or ordering recommended spare parts, trust our team of qualified experts to get you what you need — fast!

SERVICE:

We want to help you get more from your mill, which means keeping your machines running at optimum performance. Our qualified service technicians are OEM factory-trained and available for commissioning, startup assistance, and on-site maintenance. Our on-site service includes complete machine inspections, detailed follow-up reports and preventative maintenance recommendations.

Explore our Parts & Service page on this site for more details. Find order forms, service bulletins, maintenance sheets and more, available for download.

To contact our Parts & Service Department during regular business hours, please call 604.522.3977 or toll-free 1.800.686.6679 — we are ready to assist you. You can also reach us online through our online contact form or email us at .

If you require our Prince George facility, please call 250.563.0596 or email the Prince George office or the Prince George shop.

Our Parts & Service Department has a 24-hour emergency contact for unexpected after-hours incidents that require immediate attention. To reach us in an emergency, call 604.813-3394

Maintaining your wood-processing equipment is critical to your bottom line. By developing a regular maintenance schedule and following our maintenance tips and the guidelines in your parts and service manual, you can expand the working life of your machinery, maximize the efficiency of your operations and eliminate costly downtime.

QUESTIONS?

Want to know more about our wood-processing systems including rebuilds, upgrades, and our innovative product line, please contact our sales team.

This article was adapted from the Brunette Machinery email campaign “Our Top Five Maintenance Tips To Help You Get More From Your Mill” Oct. 25, 2023

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We’re Going to San Antonio for the 2024 EWTA Info Fair!

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024

We’ll be in San Antonio, Texas for the Engineered Wood Technology Association (EWTA) Info Fair 2024 this September.

EWTA’s  Info Fair is the association’s biggest networking event of the year. The show, held in conjunction with APA’s Annual Meeting, is an opportunity to meet and network with key decision-makers among the APA membership.

The Engineered Wood Technology Association (EWTA) is a nonprofit trade association representing product, equipment and service providers to the North American engineered wood products manufacturing industry. Based in Tacoma, Washington, the EWTA is a related organization of APA – The Engineered Wood Association, the leading North American association of structural engineered wood product manufacturers.

We’ll be at Booth #305— we hope to see you there!

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Join Us at the Timber Processing & Energy Expo in Portland

Monday, August 26th, 2024

The Timber Processing & Energy Expo is produced by Hatton-Brown Expositions an affiliate of Hatton-Brown Publishers and Timber Processing magazine, Panel World magazine, and Wood Bioenergy magazine.  This year’s show features exhibitions from major equipment companies and suppliers; and a supporting forum — Productivity & Efficiency: A Conference — on September 26, 2024 as an add-on for attendees. This one-day conference is designed for sawmill operators of all sizes. From morning sessions on sawmill byproducts, to afternoon presentations that will include seminars and workshops from top industry professionals covering mill operational issues and technologies.

This is a one-of-a-kind must attend event for professionals in the lumber, panel and engineered wood products and wood-based energy and biomass industries.

We’ll there and we look forward to connecting with you! Be sure to stop by and visit us at Booth#349. Find out about our forestry equipment and wood-processing systems.

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