Wood Fiber Group Is Now Burton Mill Solutions
Burton Mill Solutions is the new name for the Wood Fiber Group and combines the biggest names in sawmill cutting tools and filing room automation technology, including Simonds International, Burton Saw & Supply, BGR Saws, Cut Technologies, U.S. Blades, Armstrong, and Wright Machines.
Burton Mill Solutions remains committed to delivering all the products and services customers trust from dedicated people. In a statement, Burton Mill Solutions says their team’s deep knowledge of wood processing operations, unique insights into the performance of cutting tools and the equipment used to maintain them, and ability to help customers optimize their yield make Burton your partner of choice. Furthermore, their goal is to help you increase productivity, support safetyefforts, and improve consistency of cutting tool performance.
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