resin case study

Since late 2006, four East Coast forest companies have been collaborating on a joint harvesting and productivity project - forest owners Juken New Zealand Ltd, Ernslaw 1, Hikurangi Forest Farms and forestry services provider PF Olsen.

Research using resin's management system is enabling them to counteract a downward trend in harvesting productivity apparent throughout the industry. They recognise that real progress will only come from applied research that leads to practical outcomes.

"Already we are getting significant improvements in productivity in the six months since resin managers, who are leaders in their field, have been working with us on this project. The outcomes from the project in Gisborne will be of use to us throughout our New Zealand operations." Sheldon Drummond Juken New Zealand General Manager Forests.

Figure 2 - Partnership Relationships