The Hof Family: How the Wood-Mizer LT20START Sawmill Helps Build the Future
The beautiful timber-framed house of Lisa and Michael Hof is situated right by a busy country road that winds through a small village near Arnsberg, Germany. Nowadays, it’s rare to see children playing outside. This makes their home stand out even more, as a group of children can often be seen playing in the yard, just like in the old days—without smartphones and gadgets—unaware of time, without TikTok or Instagram.
A Furniture Maker Creates a Unique Cypress Desk Using the LT15WIDE Sawmill
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.
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.
Wood-Mizer sawmills can be found in some of the most unusual places in the world, such as the peak of a mountain in Slovenia at 1220 m above sea level, where the Catholic Church of St. Anne is located. The church was built more than 700 years ago and is a holy place for many pilgrims, as a shrine - a sculptural image of a dark-faced Madonna - is kept here.
How an Italian Woodworker Profits More From Every Log
In Northern Italy, Marco Marcante says he can quadruple the value of his raw logs by processing them into custom timber with his Wood-Mizer LT15 sawmill.
Discovering the Beauty of Wood in the French Alps with Wood-Mizer Equipment
"In the Savoye region, wood is alive all the time. Even if it's cut, it still lives and serves the people," claims Yvan Cometto, a carpenter from a small village in the French Alps. In his company YC Charpente, Yvan makes wood products from the local timber using Wood-Mizer equipment. He enjoys working with wood while discovering its beauty. "I wouldn't change this place for anything else in the world," he admits with a smile.
Wood-Mizer Sawmills and Woodworking Equipment Help Advance Swedish Wood Industry
Sweden is a country with rich traditions of woodworking and reverence for forests which cover two-thirds of the country. With forests properly maintained, the wood-processing industry has a leading position in the Swedish economy. Many foresters, sawmillers, and woodworkers rely on Wood-Mizer equipment that helps their owners to run successful woodworking businesses throughout Sweden.
