New York Logging Contractor Works Steady for Management Company
MAYFIELD, New York – In a manner of speaking, Bart Ostrander came into the logging business by way of trucking, and now it is his livelihood, for him and his family. He’s also become a believer in Tigercat logging equipment. Bart grew up almost in the same spot where...
Maine Firewood Business Growing with Kiln, Packaging
HARMONY, Maine – Customers of Thomas Firewood can choose kiln-dried, seasoned, or unseasoned wood. It’s good to have choices. In fact, in a relatively new venture Thomas Firewood offers another option: shrink-wrapped firewood bundles for campgrounds. It’s all about...
Virginia Wood Products Business Adapts to Changing Times and Changing Markets
MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia¬—Hanneman Forest Products has shifted gears somewhat in recent years, putting one segment of its business on the back burner, ramping up another, and even expanding in a new direction. The company is operating the first Tigercat 6500 track...
Wish Comes True for New Hampshire Logger Who Wanted New Processor Head
ERROL, New Hampshire—Eric Hall often thought about what a difference a disc saw would make if it could be put on a cut-to-length harvester attachment. “If they put a disc saw on a fixed processing head, that would be a good development” became his personal refrain....