News and Events

Lucas Mill cuts large logs into mining timber for K&F Sawmills

October 21, 2021

Small independent sawmillers, like K&F Sawmills in Paulpietersburg in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), supply much of the eucalyptus lumber for the present-day mining industry.

Iswepe Timber averages over 100m3 a shift using Mill Industries machines

October 19, 2021

Just over five years ago, the Paul family decided to expand their 75-year sold tree farming business to add value to their resources by establishing a small sawmill. However, when they completed the research and chose their supplier of choice, they were surprised to find they had a full-blown sawmill.

Calgan Recliners saves by shredding its waste with the WL4 WEIMA

October 15, 2021

A Weima WL4 shredding machine reduces the cost of disposing of wood waste at Calgan Recliners, the only dedicated reclining furniture manufacturer in Southern Africa.

Passion and determination are the hallmarks of family-owned SAgri Timber Products in eSwatini

September 28, 2021

The first time the intrepid Ngqwane family set eyes on a portable sawmill was when a courier company delivered it to their home in eSwatini on 11 January 2021. The machine's arrival signalled the launch of SAgri Timber Products and a new chapter in their lives.

How to unblock your Pellet Mill

July 26, 2021

There are several reasons why your Pelletizer gets blocked and this is how to avoid it 1. Prepare your Pellet Mill Die 2. Prepare your raw materials 3. The moisture content of your raw materials play a major role

Two new Hildebrand-Brunner Dry Kiln Projects

July 7, 2021

We will be installing the Hildebrand-Brunner HIGH-CAPACITY DRYER MODEL HTR100, the most commonly used kiln in the timber industry to kiln dry wood. Still known as the market leader...