You know it’s cold when… High Level, AB – Most woodyards face periodic challenges in having enough space for their inventory. But in the northern reaches of Alberta, the Tolko sawmill in High Level is challenged by both space and time! According to Gary Ross, the Plant Manager in High Level, his woodyard has about [...]
Learn MoreWith the elevated cab, the operator clearly sees right into the barge. Industry, PA – When Jon Mihalic’s last cable crane operator retired recently, he knew the time had come to also retire the aging Manitowoc 4000 crane from his barge dock. “You can’t find a qualified cable crane operator anymore,” he noted, “but really, [...]
Learn MoreIt’s clear why Larry McKay counts on SENNEBOGEN to meet his obligation to L-P. Swan River, MB – Insiders recognize that Larry McKay is a rare species in the lumber processing industry. As the owner of Mountainside Unloading Ltd., he is under contract to operate the Louisiana-Pacific woodyard in Swan River, MB. “I am pretty [...]
Learn MoreEven with the cab only partially raised, the operator has a bird’s eye view of the inside of the baler. Burnaby, BC – “It’s difficult to find heavy equipment mechanics, generally,” says John Anderson, of ABC Recycling. “If we don’t have the people we need on our own payroll, we can end up waiting a [...]
Learn MoreThe long reach of the SENNEBOGEN 830 M-T and the 360º swing capability and grapple rotation lets the operator position his machine where it minimizes the movement and maximizes the productivity. Plaster Rock, NB – Earle Fawcett knew that he had squeezed everything he could out of his aged knuckleboom loaders. It was time to [...]
Learn MoreThe hi-rise cab gives the operator a perfect view of the job at hand. With the reach capability, it also means very little moving is required. Charlotte, NC – When an engine fire destroyed a log handler at Cameron River Logistics (CRL), Andrew Moore and his team decided it was a chance to rethink their [...]
Learn MoreWith the cab raised and tilted, the operator has a clear view of the work being done. South Windsor, CT – Hurricanes, nor-easters, snow storms and infestations of Emerald Ash Borer have been taking a toll on trees in Massachusetts for several years. For arborists like Jason Yerke, of Distinctive Tree Care, it’s been a [...]
Learn MoreSENNEBOGEN 855 E SENNEBOGEN introduced the new 855 E model to its line-up of material handlers and completes the largest product line of purpose-built material handlers worldwide. With an operating weight of approx. 160,000 lb. (72.5 tons) the new 855 features reach packages from 59 to 68 feet (18 to 21 meters), a powerful 305 [...]
Learn MoreThe reach on the 840 allows the operator to position himself and work the pile while feeding the shredder. Carter Lake, IA – Mike Levell says he and his family business have been easing their way into the auto shredding business. With their latest move up to a 4,000 HP, 6085 auto shredder last April, [...]
Learn MoreBrian Loderhose (L) & Kevin Kientz review SENNEBOGEN material. Little Rock, AR – A long-time commitment to the material handling industry (scrap, recycling, waste, ports, etc.) has led the G.W. Van Keppel Company to take on the SENNEBOGEN line of purpose-built material handlers. Constantino Lannes, President of SENNEBOGEN LLC, announced Van Keppel’s appointed as authorized distributor [...]
Learn More