Duchy Timber recently purchased the state-of-the-art horizontal resaw to facilitate a significant increase in production. The new multi-bonded saw is a big timesaver for the team and will allow them to dramatically improve their sawing capacity.
Duchy Timber employs 25 staff and converts locally grown softwood logs into sawn timber for a variety of uses including fencing, garden furniture, pallets, and agriculture.
The horizontal resaw is the latest in a string of investments that have seen the business evolve into a state-of-the-art facility. The computer-controlled sawmill, timber drying kilns, a pressure treatment plant and extensive machining facilities are all powered by renewable energy.
“We have seen a consistent increase in demand since last spring when travel restrictions were announced and people started to spend more time and energy focussing on their gardens,” said Olly Bennett, branch manager of Duchy Timber. “The hope is that this trend will continue and this new investment will allow us to meet increased demand over the summer months.”
“Although Duchy Timber is a brand with a rich heritage, it is important that we maintain its traditional reputation for quality while simultaneously making it a sustainable, forward thinking company,” said Terry Edgell, CEO of Premier Forest Group. “This investment, as well as others that we have made, show our commitment to Duchy Timber and its future as an important Cornish business.”
The new Stenner MHS9 horizontal resaw line consists of three individual sawing units which are designed for cutting fencing, pallet material and thin boards with multiple components produced in a single pass. The machines can tilt to produce featheredge boards and have linear feed speeds that range between 10-45m/min.
The machine is fitted with the latest computer software for excellent machine control and diagnostics and includes a modem facility to allow Stenner technicians to interrogate the machine and problem solve remotely. Stenner mist spray lubrication is included, helping to prolong cutting time. The machine is modular so that Duchy can add further sawing units to the line at a later date.
“Duchy Timber’s new Stenner MHS9 horizontal resaw line will provide them with greater flexibility, reliability and a significant increase in production,” said Jeremy Bingham, Stenner’s UK sales manager.
