Combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge engineering, Pinnacle-SA consistently develops innovative sawmilling machinery and automation solutions that streamlines timber production while minimising waste and maximising output. The company’s success is based on the technical knowledge and…
Ask a seasoned sawmiller about value-adding at the mill, and the immediate answer is, “it starts in the log yard”. From the gate to the infeed, the purpose of the logyard is to kickstart the…
Forklifts and pallets are ubiquitous in all industries and critical assets needed to keep bulk goods moving within and between countries. The global pallet market reached a value of US$ 57.6-billion in 2021 and is…
No matter how high-tech the sawmill, preparing a kiln-dried workpiece for the market usually involves a few standard processes – ripping or edging, cross-cutting, and planing. When it comes to cross-cutting, especially if there is…
Board selection and sorting throughout the milling process assists sawmills in selecting cutting patterns and products standards for their market segments and is essential for quality assurance. Unfortunately, the sorting method often damages boards and…
