Business Ideas & Best Practices

When most people think of Los Angeles, they picture the sun-drenched beaches, the glitz of Hollywood, or the sprawling urban landscape. However, for Jeff Perry, the city revealed itself as something more—a multi-layered ecosystem, where human life and nature are deeply intertwined.

Rotil Prest, a Romanian woodworking company, is on a mission to restore valuable timber resources for future generations, nestled in the heart of a country with centuries-old woodworking traditions.

Kyle Snellenberger came up with the idea to turn a whole log into a stunning piece of furniture. He milled the log and crafted a one-of-a-kind reception desk, now proudly displayed in the lobby of a hotel in Louisiana, USA.

Salzburg, Austria—renowned for its majestic mountains, shimmering lakes, and vibrant forests—is the setting of a remarkable woodworking story. Nestled in this picturesque environment, Roman Franek, the owner of the “passt.at” carpentry workshop, shares his transformative experience with the Wood-Mizer WM1000 sawmill. This machine has elevated his craft and expanded his business.

Michael Huemer, a master sawyer in Abtenau, Austria, operates a stationary Wood-Mizer LT70 sawmill, efficiently handling diverse customer orders. Initially using an LT15, he upgraded to the LT70 for its hydraulic capabilities, enhancing efficiency and comfort. His operation, which is also equipped with accessory sawmilling machinery, focuses on long cuts, mainly for construction timber.

In the small village of Nowe Sioło, located in the southeast of Poland, Mr. Adam Marciniszyn has run a sawmill since 1998. The sawmill supplies high-quality construction timber to local customers and offers professional sawmilling services. The Marciniszyn Sawmill partnered with Wood-Mizer a few years ago ...

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Paul Gangloff went from electrician to sawyer, opening his own sawmilling business, Riverside Logging and Sawmill. Paul's new company developed and grew a long-standing family business and brought his family together.

17-year-old Max Smith has been learning the craft of sawing lumber on an entry-level manual sawmill. Recently, Max upgraded to a Wood-Mizer LT40 hydraulic portable sawmill and started his sawmill business in New Brunswick, Canada.

In timber processing, having the right tools can make all the difference. For Simon Radauer and his family-run tree care company, investing in the Wood-Mizer LT15WIDE sawmill has revolutionized their business. Focusing on handling large, valuable timber logs and construction wood, the Radauer family has turned a challenging market into a profitable venture.

Woodworker and sawmiller Joshua Swan has been building unique wooden boats for more than two decades in his workshop located on the beautiful shore of Lake Superior in Wisconsin, USA.