Wood Machinery & Supplies

Stacker/destacker with articulated arm

The Gantryx stacker/destacker from Doucet Machineries has an articulated arm with vacuum grip. It automates the handling of the panels at the infeed and outfeed of a moulder or sander. A 3-axis vacuum grip manipulator handles the panels with care while maintaining a high cycle rate, the company says. The manipulator, by its translation in vertical and horizontal, unstacks the material from the pallet or the stacking zone.

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Pyramid Mountain Lumber goes up in flames during demolition

SEELEY LAKE, Mont. — During demolition of Pyramid Mountain Lumber's buildings in Missoula County, Montana, two structures caught fire in the early morning hours of June 3, according to a report by KPAX, a Missoula County news channel.The lumber site announced in March 2024 to permanently close the mill and auction its equipment. The workers fed the last logs through the mill on July 2, 2024. 

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Double-wall drawer system

The Nova Pro Scala double-wall drawer system from Grass America features crisp lines, right angles, and small radii. It is available in Silver, Stone, and Ice finishes. Options include heights of 63mm, 90mm, 186mm, and 250mm, and lengths of 270mm and 300-650mm in 50mm increments. Fully compatible with 32mm indexing, Nova Pro Scala boasts load ratings from 88 lbs for standard drawers to 154 lbs for the heavy-duty version.

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University seeks comments on genetically-grown chestnut trees for federal review

The initial chestnut restoration project, developed by researchers at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), began in 1989 with initial discussions between founding members of the New York Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation and SUNY ESF scientists. The project initially involved research into using genetic engineering to introduce blight resistance, with the first transgenic trees planted in field trials in 2006.

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Freddie Davis receives Lifetime Achievement Award from AHFA

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Freddie Davis, founder of Gulfstream Shippers Association, along with more than a dozen other successful businesses in the furniture, transportation, and international shipping industries, has received the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Specialized Furniture Carriers division of the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA).