In most sawmills, lumber recovery, surface quality, and saw life ultimately trace back to one place: the filing room.

Fifty-five years ago, a 21-year-old Robin Wilber left the head office of his family’s lumber business in Halifax and moved to Elmsdale, N.S. to be mentored by his father’s partner who ran their sawmill operation, Elmsdale Lumber Company. Robin recalls that time clearly. This was when he started his training to become a saw filer and the general manager.

Ask 10 sawmill operators how much horsepower is needed per saw, and you’ll likely get 10 different answers.

Canadian Forest Industries showcases some of the latest technologies for the file room.

Comact has completed its acquisition of Oleson Saw Technology, a well-established leader in wide bandsaw blade manufacturing.