Founded in 2004 by Bill Jenson after more than 25 years in the industry, Eugene-based Cobra Technical Services upgrades existing high-speed lumber planers and feed tables rather than replacing them. The company designs retrofit systems for tensioning, positioning and drives, along with its distinctive spiral bed rolls and “pineapples,” which are matched to a mill’s lumber and feed-table setup. Cobra says its work has helped mills across the United States, Canada and South America improve production and uptime.
Mill Tech IndustriesSince March 2000, 100% Canadian-owned Mill Tech Industries has designed and supplied high-speed lumber-handling equipment for sawmills and planermills in the forest industry. Based in Salmon Arm, the company combines the engineering expertise of a solid-wood processing specialist with the personal attention of a smaller operation, including custom equipment design and integration for mills with tight spaces or existing systems. Trained technicians provide startup and troubleshooting support seven days a week.MUNCY, PA
Lehmann MillsFor more than a century, Lehmann Mills has built its reputation in Salem through durable roller-mill equipment and the practical knowledge gained from supporting mills on production floors around the world. The company manufactures dispersion mills and precision rolls, while its service center helps manufacturers keep mills of any brand operating through repair and reconditioning.SALEM, OH
Locher, IncFounded in 1993 by Scott Locher, Locher, Inc. is a family-owned machine-tool service company best known for restoring spindle tapers in place and repairing production-critical equipment. Scott’s early experience operating manual and CNC machines shaped a diagnostic approach that grew from in-place spindle grinding into spindle and headstock rebuilding, metrology, alignment, and maintenance support. From its Ohio and Texas service footprint, Locher works with manufacturers on practical repair paths rather than assuming every problem requires a full rebuild.LANCASTER, OH
Schutte HammermillFounded in 1928 as Schutte Pulverizer Company, Buffalo-based Schutte Hammermill designs and manufactures industrial size-reduction equipment for processing operations worldwide. Its U.S.-made hammer mills and related systems are custom configured to the material and production goal, with complimentary testing available to demonstrate the right setup. The company also rebuilds mills and rotors at its Buffalo factory, extending the working life of equipment already in service.BUFFALO, NY