Exhibitor Booths

Wednesday–Friday, March 25–27

If your company specializes in manufacturing equipment for—or providing services to—the hardwood industry, then Jacksonville will be the place to be to meet with current and potential customers.

Booths are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. All booths include a table, two chairs, a wastebasket, and electricity. Email ian@hardwood.org to reserve your space today or to ask questions.

Please note booth height restrictions. Perimeter booths have a maximum height of 8′ and middle booths have a maximum height of 8′ 5″ feet.

Exhibitors

35 | Automation & Electronics

As an experienced optimization and controls integrator with sawmill expertise focused on the hardwood industry, we offer complete systems or upgrades for every machine center. Our solutions feature the latest in scanning and control technologies, backed by 24/7 technical support. AutomationElec.com

Brunner Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co., based in Nashville, Tennessee, is a manufacturer of Hardwood kilns, Softwood kilns, Continuous kilns, IPPC Heat Treatment kilns, Steaming Chambers, and Kiln controls. Since 1960, Brunner Hildebrand has installed more than 15,000 dry kilns worldwide. BHL-DryKilns.com

CARBOTECH is a sawmill equipment manufacturer who specializes in maximizing productivities and efficiencies of sawmills and planer mills for over 35 years. From logs to lumber, CARBOTECH can provide machines, optimizers and PLC/Controls for the log breakdown and the lumber processes. Since 2024, CARBOTECH is the distributor of the Logmeter from Woodtech for North America (scanning system for logs on trucks loads) and for Finnos products including X-Ray systems for logs and Grading Systems for boards. Carbotech.ca

Comact is the #1 supplier of AI-powered optimization solutions for the hardwood industry, trusted by leading manufacturers to maximize recovery, grade value, and mill performance across more than 35 hardwood species. Comact.com

Continental Underwriters is a Managing General Agency (MGA) and wholesaler providing the forest products industry in North America with a broad range of insurance and risk management solutions designed to safeguard against losses and protect the value of the businesses we insure. Our programs offer a portfolio of insurance coverages for the building materials, lumber, forest products and woodworking industries. Contact us to learn more about the unique solutions we can provide as trusted partners. ContUnd.com

Manufacturer of rugged, dependable sawmill machinery since 1905. CorleyMFG.com

DMSi provides comprehensive software solutions for hardwood lumber companies from timber to consumer. Our solutions include DMSi Agility, DMSi Log, eLIMBS, and TallyExpress. DMSi.com

Jozana Grant Services helps wood products businesses secure federal, state, and private funding through expert grant writing, strategy, and consulting—specializing in forest products, bioenergy, and rural development. jozanagrants.com
ISK Biocides manufactures and supplies wood preservatives, end coatings and sapstain control chemicals for freshly cut logs and lumber. ISKbiocides.com

Hurst supports clients in designing, fabricating, and installing complete wood-fired boiler systems—from fuel storage through emissions mitigation—with hybrid designs producing steam or hot water, 3,400–60,000 lbs/hr (3.3–60 MMBtu/hr), 100–900 psi. HurstBoiler.com

Messersmith supplies biomass wood boiler systems and material handling equipment. Utilize your wood bi-products to provide heat or process steam for your facility. BurnChips.com
Nicholson Manufacturing LTD. is the leader in ring debarker technology. Constant innovation and commitment to quality and service—we build reliability. Debarking.com

We’re Piché, a leading lumber-handling equipment innovator of over 40 years. Custom-built wood processing and handling solutions, expertly designed, solidly engineered and installed super-fast with all precision and perfection you need. Picheinc.com

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company is the largest property and casualty insurance company dedicated to the lumber, woodworking and building materials supply industries. For over 130 years, PLM has insured wood manufacturers and distributors throughout the U.S. PLMins.com

Real Performance Machinery, LLC, is a world class manufacturer of capital equipment for the wood production industry. Our team is comprised of industry-leading experts in engineering design, manufacturing, automation, controls development, customer service, project management, and support. We focus on delivering the highest standards in the industry and specializing in high-value, technologically advanced machinery. Our target market segment is serving lumber mills with purpose-built, solution-based machinery and equipment used in primary and secondary breakdown processing. RPMachinery.com

SII Dry Kilns has been serving the lumber industry proudly for 50+ years, SII specializes in hardwood and softwood dry kilns, predryers, fan sheds, pallet and firewood drying / heat treating chambers. We also represent WDE Maspell for Thermal Modification Kilns, the only manufacturer of Thermal Modification chambers working in a constant vacuum. We offer “air to air” heat exchangers to reduce heat losses while venting, “Utility Watch” to work directly with your electrical utility to minimize power consumption at peak times, and a complete range of computerized kiln controls, including the “Sample Watch” in-kiln weight system. Offering a full line of replacement parts and repair services. siidrykilns.com

Stringer Industries manufacturers Wastewood Chippers and Hogs, Bark King Debarker Heads, Knurled Feedrolls, Planer Parts, and other sawmill component parts. StringerInd.com

A U.S. manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial forklifts. Lift capacities from 4,000 to 125,000 lbs. Our lift trucks and log stackers are designed for quality performance, easy serviceability, and operational efficiency. TaylorForklifts.com

TS Manufacturing offers a complete line of machinery, controls, and software for the hardwood industry. For over 50 years, TS has been designing, manufacturing, and installing sawmill equipment such as trimmers, sorters, stackers, stick placers, edgers, gangs, resaws, and more. TSman.com

USNR’s automated Harwood lumber grading systems reduce the subjectivity and variability associated with manual grading and speed up the grading process, improving overall efficiency and productivity. With proven performance in both green and dry hardwood applications, USNR’s customizable MillExpoert NHLA-grade Optimizer is powered by AI with deep learning and extremely accurate scanners. The VAB-brand lineal planer mill auto-grader has a small footprint that easily integrates into existing production lines. USNR hardwood solutions include machinery, drying systems, scanning, optimization, and controls. USNR.com