Harvesting timber in dense forestland, paving the way for new suburban neighborhoods, and erecting high-rises downtown. For many industries, heavy equipment does a lot of the, well… heavy lifting. So when those harvesters, excavators, or hydraulic trucks go down for any amount of time, field service technicians are often called to get them up and […]
Are you a heavy machinery service technician looking to work for a company that truly values what you bring to the table? Or maybe you’re looking to bring your administrative skills and eye for detail to a company that believes that a job can be something more than just a place where you punch the […]
Triad Machinery is proud to be part of the Buckley Log Show once again, showcasing some of our newest pieces of logging machinery as part of this much-beloved summertime event! Taking place June 24-25 at the Log Show Grounds in Buckley, WA, we will be on hand to showcase our machinery, while attendees can take […]
If you’re looking for a fun event to attend with a great cause, look no further than the Deming Log Show! Triad Machinery is proud to be a part of the show this year, held June 10-11 in Deming, WA. We will be showcasing some of our newest forestry equipment for sale. On June 9th, […]
For those who make their living in the woods, like loggers and field service technicians, taking proper safety steps is crucial: Being smart and safe on a field jobsite can both prevent serious injury and reduce costly downtime. Poison oak and poison ivy are safety subjects that every forest worker should know how to identify […]
This month, our Safety Corner blog is focusing on Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. This LOTO has nothing to do with Powerball- LOTO is actually the OSHA-implemented list of procedures to safeguard workers from hazardous energy releases. To begin with, hazardous energy is defined as: Energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other sources […]
In spring of 2021, we wrote about ways in which technology is streamlining the logging industry. Two years later, we’re revisiting this subject, with more notes and updates about how tech and logging can go hand-in-hand. Logging Technology in the Forestry Industry Across the United States, and especially in the Pacific Northwest, the logging industry […]
Logging outfits are constantly adapting to the conditions and challenges of the job. In some cases, an upgrade in equipment is the most practical way to meet the needs of a given logging job. For a logging operation that’s in need of new equipment, a feller buncher might be a great option! First, let’s review […]
The 2023 Oregon Logging Conference has wrapped, and we wanted to share some highlights from this year’s conference. As always, OLC allowed us time to connect with many of our valued vendors, partners, customers, and industry leaders. See below for some videos, photos and notes from the conference! Colder temperatures (and a little snow) […]
An SDS, or Safety Data Sheet, is a document that contains safety and health information about products and substances. SDS documents are an important aspect of jobsite safety when working with potentially hazardous chemicals or materials. This month’s Safety Corner breaks down what you should know about SDS. What information do Safety Data Sheets contain? […]
