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John Deere Launches Biomass Website

John Deere Construction & Forestry has launched a woody biomass website (www.woodybiomass.com) designed to educate and inform about the importance of harvesting woody biomass. The user-friendly website explains what woody biomass is, why harvesting it is important, how it works as a fuel and what types of innovative public policies are needed to encourage responsible harvesting and the use of woody biomass.

Three short, informative videos feature experts from scientists to state senators. The videos include:

“Harvesting a Cleaner Environment,” which shares how woody biomass can be processed into liquid fuel

“Healthier Forests,” which discusses how uncollected forest floor residue can be an accelerant in forest fires

“Stronger Rural Communities,” a review of how harvesting woody biomass helps provide out-of-work loggers with a new revenue stream and revitalize rural communities.

The website’s “Making It Reality” section gives visitors the opportunity to fill out a simple form that sends an automated letter, which encourages inclusion of woody biomass in the new renewable energy standards, to their legislators in Washington, DC.

Baker-Rullman Has New Mobile Dryer

Baker-Rullman Manufacturing, Inc., Watertown, Wis., a manufacturer of corrugated steel storage bins, hoppers, steel structure and triple pass rotary drum dryers, has completed construction and testing of a mobile drying unit.

The Model SD45-12 employs Baker-Rullman’s proven triple pass technology and will be available for lease to customers interested in drying materials to analyze drying capabilities, equipment suitability and emissions data.

The completely mobile, rotary dryer system is mounted on a standard 53 ft. trailer to accommodate easy transportation and simple setup without the need for cranes, fork trucks, millwrights or special permits. This unit will accept as much as one ton per hour in-feed and if needed for stickier products, a complete recycle loop may be added. The system is designed to accept propane, natural gas and solid fuel with complete control systems for all options. This is a complete plug and play system designed to accommodate almost any application such as sawdust, paper or municipal sludge, wood chips, egg shells, alfalfa, distillers grains, bakery waste, livestock renderings and citrus or vegetable byproducts.

Call 920-261-8107 or visit baker-rullman.com.

AdvanceBio Introduces Bench Scale System

AdvanceBio Introduces Bench Scale System

AdvanceBio LLC, Cincinnati, Oh., is increasing its product line to include a bench scale system for pre-treatment of biomass for next-generation cellulosic ethanol and renewable chemicals industries.

“Our bench-scale reactor systems are designed with researchers in mind. Groups that are developing the next generation of microorganisms, enzymes, feedstocks and crops are our target,” says Dale Monceaux, principal at AdvanceBio. “This equipment will replace the batch steam guns currently used by researchers in universities and technology development companies.”

AdvanceBio offers commercial scale systems to 600 tons/day for companies planning industrial-scale facilities. Visit advancebiollc.com.

James River Equipment Deals For Morbark

James River Equipment is now the authorized dealer of Morbark industrial equipment in Virginia, North Carolina and two counties in South Carolina. In business for over 30 years, James River Equipment has 25 locations throughout Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Efficiencies Built Into Track Chipper

With the recent redesign of the Bandit Model 3090 track chipper, land clearing contractors and loggers now have power and productivity without sacrificing operator comfort. Key upgrades to this 30 in. capacity chipper include a spacious operator’s cab provided with a rear entry door, an emergency escape door on the left and a pop-out escape window on the right. Convenient joystick controls operate all functions of the machine, from the loader’s main and jib boom movement, to the engine controls and feed system.

A company that received the first unit ordered two more units within the first 30 days. Because of the ease in positioning and moving the chipper at the landing, the 3090 will fill a 30-ton chip trailer in less than 15 minutes. The 30 in. x 30 in. chipper opening is fronted by Bandit’s diagonal dual top feed wheel system, allowing it to process the toughest whole trees with limited trimming. Other features of include a Cat 325EL undercarriage and powerful backhoe style loader equipped with a 360º bypass grapple. Engine options up to 630 HP. Phone 800-952-0178; visit banditchippers.com.

Whole Tree Chipper Goes For Production

Peterson’s 5900 disc chipper has been enhanced with key features that high-volume chipping operations demand. The new 5900EL (Extended Length) features an 11 ft. (3.3 m) feed deck, PT Tech hydraulic clutch, direct drive for the internal feed rolls, a totally enclosed CAT C18 engine, and is Tier 4 ready. The model 5900EL disc chipper is built to produce high quality paper chips when paired with a Peterson model 4800 debarker or fuel chips as a stand alone fuel wood chipper.

The 5900EL has a large feed throat capable of accepting up to a 23 in. (563 mm) diameter tree or multiple smaller diameter stems. The 5900EL is provided with a standard three knife disc, and is also available with an optional four knife disc. Chipping production rates from 60–100 tons can be achieved depending on chip size. Call 541-607-7911; visit petersoncorp.com.

Vermeer Midwest Reps For Fecon

Fecon named Vermeer Midwest as a dealer and service provider in Illinois, Indiana, eastern Missouri and the Detroit area of Michigan. Vermeer Midwest offers Fecon’s Bull Hog mulchers, FTX track carriers and other forestry attachments. E-mail kbrodbeck@fecon.com.

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