Sawmill Equipment

Bowraville Timber Sawmill equipment upgrade

Everything Old Is New Again: Bowraville Sawmill Track and Carriage Gets Upgrade

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Gibsons recently completed a specialised mechanical upgrade for one of our long-standing customers at Bowraville Sawmill. The job involved the supply and installation of 23 meters of new hex track on an industrial carriage, along with the replacement of the carriage wheels to ensure smooth, precise operation. Engineering & Coordination Our team at Gibsons provided the custom machining of the […]

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Gibson Remote Saw Packers Series II

Firewood Processing, Sawmilling, Timber Industry / / , , ,

Are you ready to revolutionise your circular saw timber processing operations? Introducing the Gibson Remote Saw Packers Series II. Our state-of-the-art hydraulic technology is designed to maximise efficiency, safety, and minimise maintenance in your timber processing saws. Now with a unique temperature compensation function to provide accuracy, positioning and saw guidance in all temperatures. Key

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sawmill pulley & roller lagging

Understanding Pulley & Roller Lagging

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Pulley lagging is a crucial process that significantly boosts the efficiency and lifespan of conveyor systems. It involves adding a protective layer of material, typically rubber, to the surface of conveyor pulleys. This protective layer offers several key benefits: Increased Friction: Lagging creates more friction between the conveyor belt and the pulley, preventing slippage and ensuring

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Gibson attends Woodtech 25

Gibson Team to Present at WoodTech 2025

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WoodTech25 Melbourne VIC & Rotorua New Zealand Visit our team from Gibson’s at WoodTech 2025 in Rotorua, New Zealand from the 13th – 14th March, and in Melbourne, Australia from the 18th – 19th March. Meet our team and be sure not to miss CEO Curtis Gibson as he takes centre stage at 2:40pm on

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Opticom camera

Video Solutions Built For Sawmills

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There are few environments as challenging for video monitoring as sawmills. In a sawmill, precision must meet productivity, and a video monitoring system needs to support both. However, amongst the vibration of heavy machinery and the inherent challenges of rugged environments, implementing a video monitoring system is no small task. Sawmills present unique challenges, from

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Have you planned for Christmas shutdown maintenance?

Manufacturing, Timber Industry / / , , , , ,

Have you planned for your plant major shutdown maintenance? It’s not too far away….. To help you plan and organise your shutdown maintenance, here’s a checklist of important items to consider: Create a Detailed Maintenance Plan: Outline all tasks that need to be completed during the shutdown, including inspections, repairs, replacements, and upgrades. Prioritise tasks

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The Future Of Manufacturing

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The future  of manufacturing in an ever-changing world In the current economic conditions, Australian manufacturers are facing multiple challenges including speed to market, production flexibility, labour availability and skills, supply chains, input costs, and also opportunities to develop new products, and new markets. Technologies such as automation, robotics and machine learning AI are providing solutions

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Gibsons Visits EXPO Richmond USA 2024

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The team at Gibsons recently visited EXPO Richmond, one of America’s leading trade show for the forest products industry, featuring 200+ indoor and outdoor exhibits, educational sessions, and equipment demonstrations. Located in Virginia USA the show attracts over 6,000 attendees from all over the world bringing people from the timber industry together looking for the latest solutions

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Gibsons Invests In New Laser Scanning System

Automation, Timber Industry / / , , ,

The team at AE Gibson & Sons has invested in a new high-tech 3D Laser Scanner for our engineering design team to capture high accuracy 3D images of manufacturing sites and machinery. The innovative 3D scanning device is designed to capture a machine’s exact size and shape which is then displayed on a computer screen

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Radial Timber Installs Unique Automated Radial Saw

Automation, Timber Industry / / , , , , ,

Radial Timber is a Victorian based company that grows, mills and distributes a range of unique and standard products from durable and sustainable Victorian Hardwoods. Their latest innovative Radial Saw technology is extremely unique and proudly developed in Gippsland Victoria. The Radial Saw works by taking very small diameter hardwood sawlogs and cuts them up

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