2017 International Forest Industries Magazines February March 2017 | Page 94

Integrated Log Loader
MyMill™ - Changing the way you work
USNR ’ s Integrated Log Loader is positioned at the last step in the log feeder , and precisely manages the gap between logs .
MyMill is a new software suite developed by USNR that enables mill personnel to interact with mill equipment using mobile devices , such as iPads and iPods . This new mobile functionality will change the landscape of today ’ s modern mills .
6-Deck Jet Veneer Dryer - time lapse construction
Murray Timber 4-sided canting log breakdown line
This new 6-deck jet veneer dryer , located at Martco , Chopin , LA , is the largest dryer to date in the southern yellow pine region . This dryer will accomplish the equivalent production of two dryers , reducing labor costs by one-half . At the same time it will reduce thermal energy consumption by 10 %, and exhaust fugitive emissions by 15 %.
The dryer was erected off-line , and once complete it was towed into place and connected to all services under a projected expedited schedule . This allowed Martco the advantage of choosing the optimum time to disrupt its production schedule to install the additional capacity , and allowed the plant to utilize the existing building structure to house the new dryer .
This mill is located in Ireland . www . usnr . com