Interfor Bay Springs - Fire Pump and Tensioning System Upgrade

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interfor bay Springs - Fire Pump Tensioning System Upgrade

D7 Pneumatics & D7 Industrial

Client: Interfor

Location: Bay Springs, MS, USA

Start date: February 2023

End date: February 2023

Crew size: 5

In February 2023, D7 Pneumatics and D7 Industrial collaborated on a project at Interfor Bay Springs Sawmill, Mississippi, upgrading the facilities fire pumps by installing two new 2500 GPM pumps to enhance the mill's safety infrastructure.

Simultaneously, the team of five upgraded the Wolf Tech Dynamic Tensioning System (DTS) - adaptable to any planer mill line - which results in a significant boost in production and operational efficiencies. This advanced system ensures constant pressure in the milling process, to overcome challenges like dry bug kill, frozen wood, or thin boards.

Situated on a sprawling 148-acre site in Bay Springs in Mississippi, Interfor Bay Springs sawmill became part of Interfor's portfolio in 2021 through a strategic acquisition from Georgia Pacific. Specializing in the manufacturing of 2 x 4” and 2 x 6” lumber products, the mill plays a vital role in supplying domestic markets via rail and truck.

The Interfor Bay Springs project showcases D7's commitment to safety and innovation, aligning seamlessly with Interfor's mission to optimize production and deliver high-quality lumber products to diverse markets.

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