BID Group announces the continued partnership with Canfor to deliver a sawmill modernization project for its Urbana, Arkansas operation. Through its industry-leading wood processing technologies and integrated solutions offering, BID will manage, design, build, equip, install, and provide start-up services for the project. Work on site will begin in the 3Q 2022.

The scope for the sawmill will incorporate the full spectrum of BID's best-in-class wood processing technologies including, a 31'' VTO Debarker with flare reducer, a high-speed canter line that will allow for increased efficiency processing a broad log profile, software, automation systems, and Artificial Intelligence enabled optimization. BID's Integrated Solutions Team will provide the design, engineering, planning, fabrication, and installation services for this Turnkey project. The sustainment of the plant's operational life cycle excellence will be supported by BID's Reliability Solutions which will provide comprehensive service, parts, consumables, and upgrades.

BID Group is the North American leader in sawmill equipment manufacturing, installation, and life cycle service.