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2010 Update
After the unfortunate fire in June 2010 we re-commissioned the sawmill at the end of October. Given the timing of the fire, at the start of the summer holidays, it was inevitable that the repairs etc that needed to be done could take some time. However our staff worked extremely hard to ensure the machinery was repaired and returned as quickly as possible. The mill is now running very well and quickly got back to the production level that was achieved pre the fire. |
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Another view from within the building looking from the infeed towards the outfeed. The substantial concrete foundations for the first ChipCanter and Quad AKE bandsaws can be clearly seen with the second group in the background. The other foundations will soon be erected. |
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As you can see from the photos the installation is steaming ahead. With the majority of the main sawline machinery now in place. Please click on the logo below to be directed to the James Jones and Sons website.
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An early view of what will be the office block, grinding room and maintenance shop within the Lockerbie 3 building. |
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The main sawline building is now taking shape. This is a view with the mill infeed on the left and the offices on the right. |
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The main steel foundations are now being put into place and the first machines are being positioned. |
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A view of the whole sawline foundations. |
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The first machines for the main sawline are now in place. |
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The Söderhamn mill infeed conveyor and 3D Log rotator. |
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The foundations for the first group of Canter and Bandsaws. |
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The Bruks Drum Chipper and Vibrating Infeed Conveyor are now in position. |
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During November 2007 Söderhamn Eriksson (SE) won the largest order in our companies history. The order from James Jones & Sons Ltd is for a new sawline together with 2 high speed edging lines, subfloor and other associated services. The new mill - to be called "Lockerbie 3" - is to be built at their Lockerbie site in South Scotland where SE built the Lockerbie 1 mill - a Profiling line - in 2000. The site also includes a large bank of kilns and treatment facilities. They also have a large planing mill called Lockerbie 2, hence the new project is called Lockerbie 3.
SE has a long and proud history of being associated with James Jones who are one of Europe's most progressive sawmillers. SE are also extremely proud to say that Lockerbie 3 will be the 5th mill we have supplied them.
On this website we will be giving regular updates on how the largest sawmilling project in the UK is progressing.
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