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Allgon Group proudly congratulates Tele Radio on reaching an extraordinary milestone — 70 years of innovation, reliability, and global growth. What began in 1955 as a small venture has evolved into a world leader in Remote Technology, trusted by industries where safety, agility, and precision are essential.

With presence in over 25 countries and a strong global network, Tele Radio makes the backbone of Allgon Group’s global reach as well as a strong grasp on many industries where safety, agile communication and reliable remote-control products are paramount.

Strategic integration within Allgon to accelerate value creation

In 2023, Allgon Group started the process of consolidating Tele Radio’s R&D, product management, sustainability, quality, and compliance functions—together with sister brands Åkerströms and Sistematica—into a single operating framework. This integration aims to:

• Accelerate innovation through shared platforms and reusable modules.
• Broaden market coverage with a wider, complementary product range.
• Enhance operational efficiency through aligned roadmaps, procurement, and testing.
• Strengthen governance across safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.

The combined approach has already supported the launch of the next-generation PAQ handheld line, emphasizing functional safety, flexibility, and improved user experience for demanding industrial environments. As shared capabilities continue to grow, Allgon expects a steady cadence of platform updates, an expanded accessory ecosystem, and broader application coverage.

2030 and Beyond

Tele Radio plays a key role in the group’s forward-looking strategy. As a driving force in product and technology development, the brand remains central to Allgon’s long-term vision and future growth.

“Allgon and Tele Radio share a passion for innovation and reliability,” said Linda Nyquist-Evenrud, Allgon’s Group CEO. “Seventy years is a remarkable achievement, and we see a bright future ahead — with Tele Radio continuing to lead the way in our growth journey.”

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Allgon Marketing | Luis Olavarría

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About Allgon

Allgon develops and produces solutions for industrial radio remote control and is the parent company of the brands Sistematica, Tele Radio and Åkerströms. Together, they deliver safe and innovative remote control solutions to customers worldwide.

With a long history in wireless communication and a clear focus on radio remote control, the Allgon Group is today one of the five leading players globally. The solutions are used across industry, construction and transport sectors, contributing to increased safety, efficiency and reliability in demanding environments.

Learn more at www.allgon.com

Linda Nyquist-Evenrud, Allgon’s Group CEO

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EXO Canter is USNR’s culmination of decades of experience building complete primary lines. It reflects everything we’ve learned, what works, what doesn’t, and what’s next.

From features that prioritize safety to easier, cleaner maintenance, uncompromising feed control to extensive configurability, EXO Canter is designed to address the concerns of modern mills.

EXO Canter is ready to transform your primary breakdown process. With virtually limitless configuration options and the full backing of the Paragon Design Standard, it’s the most advanced and adaptable line USNR has ever delivered.

Contact your USNR representative to learn more. You can also visit our website to read the full article and watch a comprehensive video on EXO Canter

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Woodland, WA October 2025

USNR, a global leader in wood processing technologies, recently announced that Norwood Industries, a leading supplier of portable sawmills, has joined its corporate family. Norwood will operate as an independent sister company alongside USNR, Burton Mill Solutions, and Mid-South Engineering from its home base just north of Toronto, Ontario. Norwood portable sawmills, originally introduced in 1993, have earned a reputation for innovation and rugged reliability, with more than 35,000 sawmills sold across 100+ countries.

Backed by more than 85 patents, the company’s highly configurable product line includes portable band sawmills, chainsaw mills, forestry tools, and accessories tailored to individual hobbyists, landowners, and small business owners throughout North America and Europe.

Norwood’s offerings range from entry-level models to high-capacity hydraulic sawmills, all designed to be modular and upgradable to meet evolving customer needs. To explore Norwood’s full product lineup, visit www.NorwoodSawmills.com. “This acquisition launches us into a segment of the wood products industry that we have not previously touched,” said Dale Brown, CEO of Wood Technologies International (USNR’s parent). “Norwood’s strong brand, patented innovations, and direct-to-consumer eCommerce model complement our existing portfolio and extend our reach to a new and growing customer base.” “The addition of Norwood aligns with our strategy to diversify and grow our capabilities across the wood processing value chain,” Mr. Brown added. “We’re excited to welcome Norwood’s team and customers into our family.”

About USNR

USNR, a division of Wood Technologies International, operates facilities across the United States, Canada, and Europe. USNR is best known around the world for providing end-to-end solutions for sawmills and planer mills, including debarkers, log lines, curve sawing gangs, edger lines, trim-sort-stack systems, dry kilns, and the optimization and control technologies that maximize the output and performance of that equipment. USNR is also known around the world for its solutions for producing plywood and other panel products. Learn more at www.usnr.com.

About Wood Technologies

International Wood Technologies International was formed in 2021 through the merger of USNR and Burton Mill Solutions (formerly Wood Fiber Group.) Headquartered in Woodland, Washington, the company includes five business units serving the wood products industry: USNR, Burton Mill Solutions, Mid-South Engineering, Global Tooling and Supply, and now Norwood Sawmills. You can learn more about these brands by visiting www.WoodTechnologies.com.

Dale Brown, CEO of Wood Technologies International

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