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RCU75 tracked carrier and its BL2/RCU mulcher in China
Thanks to the RCU75 tracked carrier and its BL2/RCU mulcher, there’s now a more efficient way to control vegetation on the slopes along highways in southern China.
The RCU75 performed exceptionally well even against the challenging vegetation typical of the warm and humid climate of Guangdong Province.
Compared to manual clearing with brushcutters and chainsaws, the RCU75 offers a significant increase in productivity and safety.
Learn more about the carrier, ideal for:
Steep, uneven ground
Dense vegetation, shrubs and trees
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Combilift celebrates 100,000th truck! WIN the Golden Combilift — a special edition multidirectional forklift valued at over €60,000.
A special message from Carmel Smyth – Combilift
I’m reaching out to you on behalf of Combilift with exciting news: We have just produced our 100,000th truck! To mark this tremendous occasion, we are running a special charity initiative, with all proceeds going directly to UNICEF.
We are inviting individuals and companies to participate in this competition by making a donation to UNICEF. This will also give you the chance to WIN the Golden Combilift — a special edition multidirectional forklift valued at over €60,000.
Tickets are priced at £100 each and the competition can be entered via the link information below. We trust that, as a valued partner, you will support us by purchasing tickets for this tremendous cause.
We would greatly appreciate your support in spreading the word about this special charity competition. As valued members of the Combilift network, your help in sharing this initiative with your customers and promoting it across your social media channels will make a real difference. Included below are links to the competition page and we ask that you share these to your own social media platforms. Together, we can maximise awareness, raise vital funds for UNICEF, and give entrants the chance to win our milestone 100,000th Combilift truck.
Every ticket sold not only brings you closer to owning a piece of Combilift history but also makes a real difference in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children.
Attached you’ll find a flyer with further details which can be used on your socials / website for news.
Thank you in advance for your support. Together we can help make a real impact.
Competition page: www.combilift.com/win-a-truck
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Södra’s Värö sawmill invests in MiCROTEC, AI-driven scanning technology for higher quality and smarter sorting
Södra’s sawmill in Värö is the first in the industry to adopt a new, enhanced scanning solution that enables strength grading of timber with even greater precision. This investment allows Södra to make better use of each tree and strengthen its competitiveness in the market.
The new technology, Goldeneye Transverse SE from MiCROTEC, offers four-sided scanning at record speeds of up to 240 boards per minute and performs strength grading in accordance with EN 14081. The system includes MiCROTEC’s patented Reduced Shadow Chain Conveyor, which minimizes shadowed areas in the image data. Södra is the first to use this solution for certified strength grading.
This investment is part of Södra’s long-term commitment to innovation, digitalization and sustainable development in the wood industry.
“This investment is at the absolute forefront of scanning equipment for sawn and planed wood products. It will increase our efficiency with improved quality assurance, enabling us to produce competitive products for the market,” says Kerstin Jonasson, Sawmill Manager at Södra Wood Värö.
AI-powered scanning improves sorting and reduces waste in production
Goldeneye Transverse SE is known for its precision and efficiency, making it an ideal choice for Södra. With this technology, Södra can accurately scan and analyze more product characteristics using an AI solution. The pith detection function enables classification according to ALS/NGR standards without the need for additional equipment such as end cut or end camera.
AI is also used to reconstruct parts of board images that are obscured by conveyor chains using an inpainting function. Combined with Microtec’s Reduced Shadow Chain Conveyor, this enables gap-free scanning without the need for extra hardware. By combining advanced image analysis with AI technology, Södra strengthens its ability to use raw materials more resource-efficiently – with less waste and higher quality in the final product.
“The new technology offers major benefits for the work environment in terms of dust and noise, as we can eliminate an additional end cut in the sorting line. We look forward to a long-term value-creating partnership with Microtec. Goldeneye Transverse will give us better quality outcomes and more quality-assured sorting,” concludes Kerstin Jonasson.
The project is being carried out in collaboration with L.O.A.B and installation is scheduled to be completed before the end of 2025.
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