Freres Has Taihei Horizontal Press Going
Freres Lumber Co., Inc. has installed and is operating a Taihei horizontal hot press at Lyons, Oregon. Freres says they are already reaping numerous benefits the horizontal press offers over conventional vertical press technology.
The horizontal press differs from conventional vertical presses in that the heat plates are installed vertically and apply pressure to the plywood horizontally. Freres says it is increasing production efficiency, maximizing the uniformity of contact pressure, and is more energy efficient than a vertical press.
Additionally, the new system has a small footprint in relation to the number of platens, allowing Freres to install this 60-opening press, where previously there had been a 24-opening press.
RELATED ARTICLES
Latest News
OSU Gets Grant For Cross-Laminated Timber Research
OSU Gets Grant For Cross-Laminated Timber Research Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley, the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Agriculture...
Global Wood-Based Panel Market To Reach $174 Billion By 2025
Global Wood-Based Panel Market To Reach $174 Billion By 2025 The global wood-based panel market size is expected to reach $174.55 billion by...
Freres Lumber Representatives Visit Japanese Wood Products Manufacturers
One of the best aspects of our industry is how open and inviting other producers are to visitors. It is a fact that in the wood products industry...
Pacific Northwest Weyerhaeuser Employees Vote On Union Strike Authority
Pacific Northwest Weyerhaeuser Employees Vote On Union Strike Authority About 1,200 Weyerhaeuser Co. employees in Washington and Oregon voted...
Katerra Merges With KEF Infra, Already Has $3.7 Billion In Bookings
Offsite design-build company Katerra and India-based manufacturing technology company KEF Infra have announced a merger that will see the newly...
Find Us On Social
Newsletter
The monthly Panel World Industry Newsletter reaches over 3,000 who represent primary panel production operations.
Subscribe/Renew
Panel World is delivered six times per year to North American and international professionals, who represent primary panel production operations. Subscriptions are FREE to qualified individuals.
Advertise
Complete the online form so we can direct you to the appropriate Sales Representative. Contact us today!