In every sawmill, profit starts long before the first board is cut. It begins with design, how the equipment is built, how materials move through the line, and how easily operators can keep everything running at its best.
The lumber industry is one of the oldest in North America. It was built on hard work, craftsmanship, and pride in doing things the right way. But like every great industry, it continues to evolve.
At our shop in Woodstock, New Brunswick, we’ve earned a reputation for building full-scale machines and industrial systems. But not every job that comes through our doors is massive.
At McDonough Manufacturing, we are proud to collaborate with McShan Lumber, a family-owned business dating back to 1907. A southern yellow pine mill in Alabama, McShan has a long-standing tradition of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We’re excited to support McShan with the development of their new 62" twin horizontal, which replaces their obsolete vertical resaw.
We’re making good progress on the custom-built 6’ Resaw system for Jones Lumber, and things are starting to come together. The system features a Maxx infeed, full run around setup, cant turners, roll cases, and a 3 press roll capable of processing cants up to 24” x 24”. It’s a big step toward improving flow and efficiency for our valued partner.
As the demand for efficiency and recovery grows in the softwood industry, more mills are moving toward linear edger systems. McDonough has been building edgers for decades, and we’ve seen firsthand how a properly aligned linear edger can simplify operations, boost yield, and reduce downtime.
McDonough Manufacturing is pleased to announce the appointment ofTom Schwahn as Customer Service Manager, effective immediately.
Before we get into the exciting work we’ve been doing with Gates Milling, we want to take a step back and talk about the people behind the name—and why we’re so proud to be partnering with them.
This year marks an exciting milestone for McDonough Manufacturing—136 years of innovation, quality, and leadership in the sawmill equipment industry! To celebrate, we sat down with Sue Tietz, CEO of McDonough, to reflect on the incredible journey the company has taken over the years. From its beginnings in 1888 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to becoming a globally recognized name, Sue’s personal story is a key part of the company’s history. Her insights offer a unique perspective on what has helped McDonough thrive for over a century.
On the southern tip of Nova Scotia lies the quaint, tight-knit community of Doctor’s Cove, a small fishing village that thrives off the Atlantic Ocean. The majority of the people here are deeply intertwined with the fishing industry—whether they’re on the water, working in fish plants, or managing the transportation of seafood. For many, this industry isn’t just a job; it’s a way of life that flows through the community. Even those not directly involved in fishing benefit from the profession, as it supports local businesses, restaurants, shops, schools, and even hockey arenas.