West Salem Unveils New Website

West Salem Unveils New Website

West Salem Unveils New Website

West Salem Machinery (WSM) has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.westsalem.com, aimed at modernizing the user interface and making valuable information more intuitive and accessible. The updated website reflects WSM’s commitment to providing customers with streamlined access to product details, timber industry insights, and expert knowledge.

 The new website features a modern design that improves navigation, allowing users to quickly find the information they need. Whether searching for equipment specifications, service options, or industry solutions, visitors will experience a more intuitive journey through the site. This redesign aligns with WSM’s dedication to enhancing the customer experience by making it easier to discover and leverage WSM’s extensive process knowledge.

 “Our goal with the new website is to provide a resource that not only showcases our innovative equipment but also serves as a comprehensive hub of information for our customers,” says Matson Hardie of West Salem Machinery. “We’ve focused on creating a user-friendly interface that makes it simple for visitors to find the precise information they need, whether it’s detailed equipment specs or insights from our decades of industry expertise.”

 Key features of the new website include:

  • Enhanced Navigation: Simplified menus and clear categories help users find information quickly.
  • Modern Design: A fresh, clean design that reflects WSM’s commitment to innovation and quality.
  • Comprehensive Product Information: Detailed pages for each product, complete with specifications and application insights.
  • Resource Hub: Easy access to white papers, case studies, and articles that share WSM’s industry knowledge.
  • Responsive Design: Optimized for all devices, ensuring a seamless experience whether on a desktop, tablet, or mobile phone.

The launch of this website marks a significant step forward in WSM’s mission to make industry-leading equipment and expertise accessible to all its customers.

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Con-Vey Unveils New Brand, Website

Con-Vey Unveils New Brand, Website

Con-Vey Unveils New Brand, Website

Con-Vey, a leader in industrial automation and manufacturing solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new brand and website. This exciting transformation reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and its focus on bringing its clients, team, and community into a future full of possibilities. Con-Vey’s evolved brand is centered around the company’s mission of “velocity,” which is prominently represented in the website’s engaging content and visuals. Their core values—Own It, Stay Curious, and Build Connection—guide every aspect of the business, from cutting-edge solutions to unique project approaches and lasting relationships. The new visual identity and company voice emphasizes a swift and thoughtful approach to client collaborations and market leadership, highlighting the durable partnerships built with clients over the years. It also demonstrates the latest advancements and technologies in Con-Vey’s offerings, and showcases a unique way of guiding projects that prioritizes client goals and successful outcomes.

“Since our inception in 1946, Con-Vey has continually evolved to better serve our clients and drive innovation in the industry. While our brand is new, our commitment to building lasting solutions with our clients remains unchanged,” says Dave Larecy, President & CEO, Con-Vey.

The new website offers a comprehensive look at who Con-Vey is, what the team values, and the solutions that make them a trusted partner in the manufacturing industry. Visitors can explore detailed information on Con-Vey’s services, projects, and the company’s approach to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

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Pinomatic is delivering a glulam line and sorting line infeed to the Element5 mass timber facility in St. Thomas, Ontario. The project delivery in North American market represents yet another big step for Pinomatic, which has customers in 21 countries.

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When In-Person Trade Shows Were Doomed

Article by Rich Donnell, Editor-in-Chief, Panel World

For some years, even before the COVID pandemic, equipment shows had come under the gun. Some people were saying: No need for them. Why waste the money? Everything you need is already on the website. Indeed it seemed that such shows might be on the wane. We heard this kind of talk at the Timber Processing & Energy Expo (TP&EE) we produce every other year in Portland, Ore. And we heard it at other equipment shows where we regularly exhibited.

Then came the pandemic. Everybody had to cancel their trade shows. Whether you liked them or not, now you couldn’t go. Suddenly they didn’t exist. Well, they kind of existed.

I believe they were called “virtual” trade shows. I was bombarded with e-mails from companies that were now in the virtual trade show production business. When you visited the trade show, you entered a 3D virtual lobby, with a lot of signage and “virtual” people standing around. Then you entered the exhibit hall and could comb through each of the exhibits, click on one of them, call up their profiles and product offerings, chat with one of their representatives. Even put one of their products in your shopping cart and make a purchase. “Hey, I’ll take one of those gang saws.” “Credit card number please…”

I couldn’t quite get past the artificial people. It reminded me of the fake people they used to produce certain scenes in the movie Titanic. If you look real close…they’re not real. Seriously, it was a noble attempt to create a social platform during a period of social hibernation. But we weren’t interested in doing one for TP&EE. We’re a little old-fashioned around here. About the closest we got, after we were forced to cancel our 2020 show, was to allow all of the exhibitors to post short videos on our show website.

I assume virtual trade shows are still being done and I would imagine that their capabilities have become quite creative.

In the meantime, since the end of the pandemic, it seems that in-person trade shows have had a resurgence. There’s a lot of enthusiasm at these events. The pandemic reminded people that it’s a lot more fun and professional to meet with people in person. Body language is an essential part of communication.

We resumed our in-person TP&EE in 2022. Though traditionally the event has been heavier to the sawmill crowd, it had a good turnout from the panel mill people. We expect more of the same this September 25-27 at the Portland Expo Center. I see exhibitors that also cater to the panel and engineered wood products industry like Westmill, USNR, Samuel, Raute, Imal, Grenzebach, BE&E, Murray Latta, Spartek, Altec and many others.

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“This is an incredible honor to lead our Wood Products organization,” Chaney says. “We are entering a period of tremendous opportunity for our company, particularly in terms of emerging technologies and innovations in our space. I’m excited to leverage the ideas and experience of everyone in our organization to help our teams operate more safely and effectively, continue providing exceptional service to our customers and further build on our competitive position at Weyerhaeuser.”

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