Today the market is seeing a new trend , with a lot of our clients interested in turn-key projects . This will be a win for all parties will also continue to serve industry segments in which USNR has not traditionally been involved ( biomass , aggregate , gypsum , power generation , etc .).
By preserving Mid-South ’ s independence , wood processors will continue to have the option to work with other equipment manufacturers as they have in the past with full confidentiality . Similarly , USNR will continue to work with other engineering firms according to customer preference .
to maintain normal operations throughout the project execution . Once the project is complete , the mill will produce over three times the current volume of lumber and replace the entire plant ’ s infrastructure , offices , and production lines .
A customer in Mississippi is updating its curvesaw gang to add canting and profiling , while simultaneously investing in a new trimmersorter line . on their business , products , and markets . They want to take less of a hands-on approach to project execution and let experts handle the details .
Whether looking for a turn-key partner , or wanting to run a project with an inhouse team , USNR is a strong option . If customers want to build a complete new greenfield complex , expand their existing lines , or replace a single machine center , USNR has all the elements required to take your project and run with it . Or customers can pick and choose the products and services they want USNR and Mid-South to provide .
Maintaining independence Although it is expected that USNR and Mid- South will collaborate on many projects , Mid- South will remain an independent company and will continue to be available to serve its clients as an independent consultant . Mid-South
PROJECTS IN THE WORKS
USNR and Mid-South are currently working together on several major projects .
A customer in Arkansas is updating its sawmill with a horizontal shape sawing system , bucking optimization , vision scanning on two edger lines , Multi-Track Fence , and ElectraTong Lug Loader . Another Arkansas mill is making a major investment to install a new primary breakdown line , horizontal shape sawing line , two Counter- Flow dry kilns , 4200E electric planer , and Lineal High Grader ( LHG ).
A mill in Alabama is installing a complete new planer mill including tilt hoist , stick collection , planer infeed , 4200E electric planer , and trimsort-stack line . It is also investing in a sawmill line including optimization for log bucking and primary breakdown , horizontal shape sawing system , edger optimization , and green lumber handling line . Project planning allowed the mill
Making contact There is no wrong way to make contact for either sales-related information or engineering services . Customers can continue to make initial contact with either Mid-South or your USNR account manager . Engineering services will be quoted and delivered by Mid-South unless they are part of a turn-key project . For turn-key projects , USNR and Mid-South personnel will work together to develop a scope and estimate , and to deliver the project . Adding Mid-South services to USNR ’ s portfolio brings a new dimension to what is possible in turn-key solutions . Customers now have a stronger choice for your next turn-key project . www . usnr . com www . mseco . com
26 International Forest Industries | APRIL / MAY 2018