List Of Mill References:

2/12/09

Anderson-Tully Lumber (Hardwood)

Vicksburg, MS (601) 629-3203 Contact: Ellis Screws (Electrical)

Systems:            (1) TMT/NBE Optimized Transverse Edger AB Logix 5000 & (1) TMT Manual Gang Edger AB Logix 5000.

Banks Lumber Co.

Banks, OR (503) 324-2681Contact: George Girard (Owner)

Systems:            (1) Newnes Sorter/Stacker Controls AB SLC-500.

(1) TMT/NBE Optimizer Linear Edger AB Logix 5000.

Boise

Elgin, OR. (541)437-2611 Contact: Travis Tandy (Mgr)

Systems:            (1) RSI Stacker AB Compact Logix.

Brown & Dureau

Gibbsland, Aus. 613 969 91008Contact: Roger Tims (Acura Pacific)

Systems:            (2) NBE Optimized Edger Upgrade AB PLC-5.

Carl Rosenberry & Sons

Fort Loudon, PA. (717)349-2289 Contact: David Rosenberry (Owner)

Systems:            (1) Salem/NBE Linear Optimized Edger AB Logix 5000.

Cascade Hardwoods

Chehalis, Wa. (360)880-2660 Contact: Jim Cussens (Project Eng.)

Systems:            (1) TMT/NBE Transverse Optimized Edger AB Logix 5000.

Champion International

Whitehouse, FL (904) 786-4155Contact: Mike Dennard (Maintenence)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized Edger Upgrade AB PLC-5.

Citronelle, AL (205) 866-8000Contact: Mike Dennard (Maintenence)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized Edger Upgrade AB PLC-5.

Claude Howard Lumber

Statesboro, GA. (912) 682-3863Contact: Claude Howard (Owner)

Systems:            (1) TMT/USNR Optimized Linear Edger AB Logix 5000.

Collins Pine

Chester, Ca. (530) 258-2111 Contact: Gary Hawk (Mgr)

Systems:            (1) TECO Trimmer Infeed  AB Logix 5000 W/Delta RMC100.

Columbia Cedar.

Kettle Falls, Wa. (509) 738-4711Contact: Ralph Schmidt (Owner)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized Clamp Infeed  Edger AB PLC-5 (1) NBE Optimized Trimmer AB SLC-500.

Columbia Vista

Camas, Wa. (360) 892-0770 Contact: Bob Lewis (Mgr)

Systems:            (1) Salem/NBE Optimized Linear Edger AB Logix 5000.

Crestbrook Forest Industries LTD.

Cranbrook, BC. (250) 426-6241Contact: Gordon Dunwell (Project Manager)

Systems:            (2) Optimized Canters and (2) NBE Optimized Auto-Pos. Edgers with GE 90-70 PLC

Elk Valley Hardwood

Etheridge, TN (931) 829-3385 Contact: Eric Wiser (Owner)

Systems:            (1) TMT/NBE Optimized Linear Edger AB Logix 5000.

Elliott Sawmilling Co.

Estill, SC (803) 625-3331Contact: Miles Elliott (Owner)

Systems:            (1) Optimized McGehee Small Log Processor AB PLC-5.

Flavelle Cedar

Vancouver, BC (604) 939-1141Contact: John (Mill Super)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized McGehee Robo Edger & (1) NBE Optimized Curve Sawing Gang Modicon PLC.

Fletcher Challenge

Mackenize, BC (250) 997-2630Contact: Bruce (Electrical)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized Auto-Pos. Edger Upgrade AB PLC-5.

Galloway Lumber Co.

Galloway, BC (250) 429-3496Contact: Bud Nelsonruce (Owner)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized Auto-Pos. Edger Upgrade AB PLC-5.

Gaston Lumber Co.

Camden, AR (870) 231-7211Contact: Tommy Gaston (Owner)

Systems:            (1) Optimized McGehee Small Log Processor AB PLC-5.

Gorman Bros.

Westbank, BC (250) 832-2586 Contact: Cliff Davies (Mill Tech Owner)

Systems:            (1) Mill Tech Stacker with Linear Positioner controls AB PLC-5.

Gulf Lumber Co.

Mobile, AL (334) 457-6872Contact: Jack Few (Maintenence)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized McGehee Robo Edgers AB PLC-5 & (1) Manual Gang Edger AB PLC-5

(1) NBE Optimized Sharp Chain AB PLC-5.

Kalesnikoff Lumber

Thrums, BC (250) 399-4211 Contact: Mike Giesler (Electrical)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized CNS Modicom W/Delta Motion.

Kane Hardwood.

Kane, PA (814) 837-6941 Contact: Bruce Duncan (Project Leader)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized TMT Linear Combination Gang/Edger AB Control Logic.

Kinzua Resources.

Pilot Rock, OR (541) 443-2261Contact: Tom Landware (Mill Super)

Systems:            (1) Optimized McGehee Small Log Processor AB PLC-5, (1) Log processor Infeed AB SLC-500 & (1) Trimmer Infeed SLC-500.

Konkolville Lumber Co.

Orofino. ID (208) 476-4597 Contact: Greg Konkol (Owner)

Systems:            (1) TMT/NBE Optimized Linear Edger AB Logix 5000. (1) Resaw AB Logix 5000. (1) NBE Optimized Trimmer AB Logix 5000.

Lampe & Malphrus

Smithfield, NC (919) 934-1124 Contact: Jimmy Knight (Mill Super)

Systems:            (1) McGehee Manual Grade Gang Edger AB PLC-5.

Manke Lumber Co.

Tacoma, Wa. (253) 572-6252 Contact: Dick Parman (Project Leader)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized Curve Gang Edger AB SLC-500. (1) Canter/Resaw Edger AB SLC-500

(1) NBE Optimized Canter AB Logix 5000.

Skookum Lumber Co.

Shelton, Wa. (360) 426-9721Contact: Larry Parker (Project Leader)

Systems:            (2) NBE Optimized GME Edgers, (1) NBE Optimized Trimmer AB PLC-5 & (1) NBE Optimized Twin Sharp Chain AB PLC-5.

Shasta Green

Burney, CA (530) 335-4924 Contact: Jimmy Martain (Mgr)

Systems:            (1) NBE Primary System Upgrade AB PLC-5.

Southport Forest Products

North Bend, OR (541) 266-0903 Contact: Jason Smith (Owner)

Systems:            (1) RSI Stacker AB Compact Logix.

Northwest Hardwoods Co.

Dorchester WI (715) 654-5171Contact: Warren (Mechical Engineer)

Systems:            (1) McGehee Manual Grade Gang/Edger Combination AB SLC-500.

Arlington, Wa (360) 435-8502Contact: Tom Knipper (Project Engineer)

Systems:            (1) TMT Manual Grade Gang/Edger Combination AB PLC-5.

Lewiston, MI (989) 786-6100 Contact: (Project Engineer)

Systems:            (1) TMT Manual Gang AB SLC-500.

Pacific Lumber Co.

(707) 764-2222Contact: Ron Bush (Mill Super)

Systems:            (1) McGehee Manual Grade Gang Edger AB PLC-5.

Plateau Forest Products.

Vanderhoof, BC (250) 567-4725 Contact: Garth (Electrical Lead)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized CAE Edger Upgrade AB PLC-5.

Pope & Talbot LTD 

Castlegar, BC. (250) 365-4436Contact: Bob Williams (Electrical Supervisor)

Systems:            (1) Optimized NBE CAE Edger with AB-5/30 PLC. (1) COE Optimized Transverse Edger AB PLC-5.

(1) Large Log Debarker/Bucking System AB Logix 5000. (1) Log Sorter System AB Logix 5000.

(1) Small Log Porter Optimized Bucking System AB Logix 5000. (1) Dual Line Porter Optimized Bucking System AB Logix 5000.

Grandforks, BC             (250) 442-2771            Contact: Terry (Electrical Supervisor)

Systems:            Optimized NBE Canter Line. AB 5/30 PLC

Spearfish, SD            (605) 642-7741 Contact: Dan Janovy (Controls Engineer)

Systems:            (3) Optimized NBE Edger Upgrades. AB 5/30 PLC

Port Angeles Hardwoods 

Port Angeles, Wa. (360) 880-2660 Contact: Jim Cussen (Electrical Supervisor)

Systems:            (1) TMT Manual Gang AB Logix 5000.

Plum Creek

Evergreen Mill (406) 751-1257Contact: Mike Jurva (Electrical)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized Auto-Pos. Edger Upgrade AB PLC-5.

Joyce, LA (318) 648-3331Contact: Red Thompson (Electrical)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized Auto-Pos. Edger Upgrade AB PLC-5.

Plummer Forest Products.

Plummer, ID (208) 686-9080 Contact: Tod Brinkmeyer (Owner)

Systems:            (1) Optimized McGehee Small Log Processor AB PLC-5 & (1) Log Slasher/Barker controls AB SLC-500.

Rayonier Wood Products.

Eatonton, GA (770) 924-5453 Contact: Randy Parks (CAE/McGehee Sales)

Systems:            (1) Optimized McGehee Small Log Processor AB PLC-5.

Reichert Shake & Fencing

Toledo, WA (360) ???-???? Contact:

Systems:            (2) RSI Trimmer Systems AB Compact Logix.

Riverside Soda Creek

Williams Lake, BC (250) 462-6597Contact: Lloyd Griffith (Head Electrical)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized McGehee Robo Edger & (1) NBE Optimized Curve Sawing Gang Modicon PLC.

Rosboro Lumber Co. 

Sprinfield, OR. (541) 746-2118 Contact: Jon Wheeler (Electrical Supervisor)

Systems:            (1) TMT/NBE Optimized Linear Edger AB Logix 5000. (1) TMT/NBE Optimized Transverse Gang AB Logix 5000.

(1) NBE Optimized Trimmer Upgrade AB PLC-5. (1) NBE Optimized Bucking Upgrade AB PLC-5.

Sun Mountian Lumber

Deerlodge, MT.  (406) 846-1600 Contact: Keith Strom (Electrical)

Systems:            (1) Resaw AB SLC-500. (1) Stacker AB SLC-500.

Spanish Trail Lumber

Marianna, FL.  (850) 592-8512 Contact: Ross Jackson (Mgr)

Systems:            (1) TMT/NBE Optimized Linear Edger AB Logix 5000.

Swanson Superior Forest Products, Inc.

Noti, Or.  (541) 935-7548Contact: Jeff Rutterford (Sawmill Mgr.) or David Theophanes (Maint. Supt.)

Systems:            Planer Trimmer/Sorter controls with AB-5/20 PLC

TDC Mills

Whangarei New Zealand  649 438 2006Contact: Tony Davies (Owner)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized Auto-Pos. Edger Upgrade AB PLC-5.

Three Rivers Lumber

Kamih, ID (208) 935-2547 Contact: Mark McCain (Electrical)

Systems:            (1) TMT/NBE Optimized Transverse Gang AB Logix 5000.

Thomasville Lumber

Thomasville, AL (334) 636-9622 Contact: John Moore (Mgr)

Systems:            (1) Salem/NBE Optimized Linear Edger AB Logix 5000.

Troy Lumber Co.

Troy NC (910) 576-6111Contact: Wayne Gravelly (Mill Super)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized McGehee Robo Edgers AB PLC-5.

Upper Columbia

Boardman, OR (541) 591-0262 Contact: Todd Latain (Mgr)

Systems:            (1) TMT/NBE Optimized Linear Curve Gang AB Logix 5000. (1) Resaw AB Logix 5000. (1) TECO/NBE Optimized Trimmer/Sorter AB Logix 5000.

(1) 2RS/NBE Optimized Edger AB Logix 5000. (1) NBE Optimized Bucking system AB Logix 5000. (1) Waste System AB Logix 5000.

Wapawekka Lumber Co.

Prince Albert, SAS (306) 953-4758Contact: Rick (Maintenence)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized McGehee Small Log Processor AB PLC-5.

Welco Of Idaho.

Naples, ID (208) 267-2649 Contact: Cris McCoy (Mill Super)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized GME Linear Edger AB SLC-500 & (1) NBE Optimized Trimmer Controls AB SLC-500

(1) NBE Optimized End Dogger Infeed Controls AB PLC-5.

WeyerhaeuserCompany

Aberdeen, Wa.(360) 538-2625Contact: Theodore L. Marcy (Chief Electrician)

Systems:            Planer Infeed (AMI) Modicon 984 PLC, Planer Sorter Outfeed with End-Press and Straper Modicon & Land East Clamp Fence Controls.

Chester, SC (803) 802-8113Contact: Shawn (Electrical Engineer)

Systems:            (1) Optimized McGehee Small Log Processor AB PLC-5.

Dallas, Or. (503) 623-2351Contact: Stan McKinley (Sawmill Superintendent)

Systems:          Optimized Canter/Edger with AB-5/40 PLC, 27 degree Quad band with Dispatch, Horzontial Resaw, Barker Controls, Optimized Newnes Trimmer, Planer Sorter Outfeed Stacker and End-Press with Straper & Planer Infeed.

Longview, Wa (360) 636-6536 Contact: Ken Ness (Project Leader)

Systems:            (1) Planer Infeed Controls AB PLC-5.

New Bern, NC (252) 637-7652 Contact: Ernis White (Controls Engineer)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized McGehee Small Log Processor AB PLC-5 & (1) NBE Optimized McGehee Robo Edger AB PLC-5..

Taylor La. (318) 843-6216Contact: Bill King (Mill Super)

Systems:            (1) NBE Optimized McGehee Small Log Processor AB PLC-5.

List Of Manufacturing Companys Worked With:

2RS

Portland, OR (707) 462-4761           Contact: Ron McGehee (Engineer, Owner)

(1) Optimized high speed Edger with NBE.

CAE McGehee Equipment Co.

Ukiah Ca. (707) 462-6597                       Contact: Ron McGehee (Engineer, Owner)

Projects work on with McGehee. (6) Optimized Robo Edgers, (2) Optimized Curve Sawing Gangs, (9) Optimized Small Log Processures and (3) Manual Grade Gang Edgers.

GME LTD

Nanaimo, BC (250) 756-1077            Contact: Gerhard Mueller (Engineer, Owner)

(4) Optimized Edger with NBE & (1) Log Bucking system with super saws.

Mill Tech Industies.

Salmon Arm, BC (250) 832-2586            Contact: Cliff Davies (Owner)

(1) Stacker System.

Nelson Bros. Engineering

Olympia, Wa. (360) 236-1644            Contact: Rod Nelson (Engineer, Owner)

Projects worked on with NBE Rod Nelson. (13) Optimized Edger Upgrades, (6) Optimized McGehee Robo Edgers, (2) Optimized McGehee Curve Sawing Gangs, (4) Optimized Canter Line, (4) Optimized McGehee Small Log Processures, (2) Optimized GME Edgers and (5) Optimized Trimmer Line.

Newnes Machine LTD

Salmon Arm, BC (250) 832-7116            Contact: Joe Kenndy (Optimizer Engineer, Leader)

The Robo Edgers and Curve Sawing Gangs for McGehee were with Newnes as well.

Timber Machine Tech.

Portland, Or (503) 691-0162            Contact: Greg Smith (Engineer)

(4) Manual feed Gang system, (6) Linear Optimized Edger system with NBE, (3) Transverse Edger or Gang system With NBE & (3) Linear Optimized Combination Gang/Edger for Hardwood With NBE.

RSI

Portland, OR (541) 974-2627           Contact: Tim (Sales, Owner)

(3) Stackers & (2) Trimmers.

TECO

Portland, OR (503) 252-6951          Contact: Don Turner (Engineer, Sales)

(1) Optimized Trimmer/Sorter with NBE. (3) Stackers. (2) Trimmers.