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Bin Sorter Up and Running
May 14th, 2012
May 14th 2012
The completion of installation and commissioning means Pinepac’s Bin Sorter is operational. This has been a mamoth project for the group and to have it up and running is very satisfying. We are now at week 8 of operation and the advantages from its grading, sorting and stacking capabilities managing material from the sawmill and presenting to further processing centres is already producing production efficiences and cost savings.
Data linked with the sawmill is enabling the comparison of mill targets and bin sorter targets, providing greater insight into log resource quality and production efficiencies.
Thank you to all who have contributed to the project, from our own maintenance crew, contractors and production staff.
Licensed Building Practitioner Skills Maintenance
April 4th, 2012To find out more about what Pinepac is doing to help you maintain your Licensed Building Practitioner Skills, click here…
Premium Decking Winner at the 2012 Kumeu Show
March 18th, 2012Congratulations to Chris Smith who correctly guessed the number of lineal metres at our Competition Draw at the Kumeu Show on March 10th and 11th.
A very accurate guess only 200mm off the total tally of 442.2 lineal metres, well done Chris.
Chris Smith recieving his packet of Premium Decking from Pinepac ITM Whenuapai's Store Manager Rob Donald
Bin Sorter Online and Running!
March 11th, 2012Pinepac’s Bin Sorter Project is over the finish line!
Watch this space for some updated images of the bin sorter and stacker in action. 12/3/12
Bin Sorter Construction Update
January 18th, 2012The end is in sight….
With alot of hard work over the Christmas New Year period the Pinepac Bin Sorter nears completion.
Thanks to the hard working maintenace and construction team the roof over the Bin Sorter is completed and roofing iron is due to be fixed. All walkway sections have been completed and installed including hand rails. The main airlines, deflectors and soft walls of the bin sorter are operational and main scaffolding removed. The final conveyor section has been installed from the yard to the recieving deck which carries not only our precious timber from the mill but network cables to enable the bin sorter/stacker and other machine centres downstream to send live data back to the sawmill. Providing valuable information on the performance of our raw material and overall sawmill productivity.
View of conveyor to Bin Sorter
Roof Construction over Pinepac Group Bin Sorter
View from crane as roof construction begins on Bin Sorter at Pinepac Group
THE END IS IN SITE
November 25th, 2011With the end of the construction job in sight it is nearing the time when timber
will reach the Bin Sorter. By the end of November we will see the installation of the
transfer conveyor which will signal the connection of the structure back to the
existing sawmill.
Services (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic) will also be nearing completion at this
time with some aspects of the machine having already been given a trial run
with great success.
The project is still a hive of activity however it’s all coming together very quickly
with an initial run testing phase hopeful before Christmas.
“It’s probably been close on 4 years since some of the bin sorter equipment
has run, we originally saw it in Australia back in Nov 2008 decommissioned and
imported it early 2009 so it’s certainly been a while and an exciting time now
seeing it come back to life” Andrew Anderson, Project Manager.
Image of Transfer conveyor to link the mill to the bin sorter.
Use your Farmlands Card at Pinepac Kumeu ITM
November 14th, 2011You can now use your Farmlands Card at Pinepac ITM in Kumeu. Card holders now have the convenience of using their Farmlands card to purchase building materials. We look forward to seeing you in store. If you would like a quotation for materials please email us your requirements; wendyf@pinepac.co.nz or phone, fax or call in store and we would be happy to help you. Pinepac Kumeu ITM is open 7 days.
Farm and Lifestyle Fencing Options
September 13th, 2011Pinepac ITM Building Centres offer an extensive range of Farm Fencing options. Post and Rail with Pinepac’s E6 rails are a popular choice for boundary and driveway fencing. Interior 7 wire and batten fencing provides a cost effective and smart looking option for paddock and farm fencing. For those temporary fencing requirements we offer a wide selection of Electric Fencing options that provide flexibility for rotational grazing and enable you to get the most out of your pasture.
Control Panel in, the final countdown begins…
September 8th, 2011Work on Pinepac’s Binsorter and Stacker line is nearing completion.
“The end is in sight and the team is anxious to begin the commission phase with testing and trial batches within the next couple of weeks” says Project Manager Andrew Anderson.
The team has tirelessly worked on assembling and reconditioning the equipment ensuring that all aspects of construction are completed to the highest standard. Safety during the project has been the priority, when working at such heights and every precaution has been taken to ensure the teams safety. The final bin sorter configuration features many rails, guards and safety design features to ensure operators will be safe while operating the equipment.
We will keep you updated as the commissioning phase begins and the first batch of timber makes its way to the sorter!
Corflute Signage Sheets now available
July 27th, 2011Pinepac ITM Building Centres now have in store corflute sheets in two convenient sizes, ideal for those tempary signs, can be signwritten but a professional or a steady hand. A cost effective way to get your message out to there, the smaller sized sheets are less that $10. Ideal to advertise garage sales, galas, sports registrations, birthday parties or site directions and or notices.
Sheets are white and come in two sizes: 900mmx600mm x3mm and 1200mmx900×5mm.
Instock at Whenuapai ITM.
