Wood-Mizer is proudly celebrating its first year of operations at its Southeast Asia branch, headquartered in Malaysia. This milestone marks a significant achievement, as the branch has quickly established itself as a vital hub for sawmilling solutions across the region.
As the first of its kind in Asia, the Southeast Asia branch was designed with a clear objective: to maintain a local stock of Wood-Mizer products, ensuring fast and efficient deliveries to customers in Malaysia and neighboring countries.
This strategic decision significantly reduced lead times and elevated the level of after-sales support available to customers throughout the region.
“Our goal was to bring Wood-Mizer's quality and reliability closer to our customers in Southeast Asia,” said Daniel Wong, newly promoted from Malaysia Country Manager to General Manager for Southeast Asia. “By maintaining local stock and focusing on customer support, we've been able to exceed expectations and build strong relationships with both new and existing customers.”
“Daniel has been a key figure in Wood-Mizer's growth.” Says JJ Oelofse, Wood-Mizer Emerging Markets President, “With his extensive market knowledge and strategic vision, Daniel is driving Wood-Mizer's expansion across Southeast Asia, ensuring that our customers receive exceptional value and service.”
Wood-Mizer is proudly celebrating its first year of operations at its Southeast Asia branch, headquartered in Malaysia. This milestone marks a significant achievement, as the branch has quickly established itself as a vital hub for sawmilling solutions across the region.
As the first of its kind in Asia, the Southeast Asia branch was designed with a clear objective: to maintain a local stock of Wood-Mizer products, ensuring fast and efficient deliveries to customers in Malaysia and neighboring countries.
This strategic decision significantly reduced lead times and elevated the level of after-sales support available to customers throughout the region.
“Our goal was to bring Wood-Mizer's quality and reliability closer to our customers in Southeast Asia,” said Daniel Wong, newly promoted from Malaysia Country Manager to General Manager for Southeast Asia. “By maintaining local stock and focusing on customer support, we've been able to exceed expectations and build strong relationships with both new and existing customers.”
“Daniel has been a key figure in Wood-Mizer's growth.” Says JJ Oelofse, Wood-Mizer Emerging Markets President, “With his extensive market knowledge and strategic vision, Daniel is driving Wood-Mizer's expansion across Southeast Asia, ensuring that our customers receive exceptional value and service.”
Wood-Mizer's impressive growth in Southeast Asia is no accident. The company's deep-rooted expertise in timber processing, spanning over four decades, has established it as a trusted partner for sawmill operators across the world. When asked about the secret to Wood-Mizer's success, Daniel Wong confidently stated, "We know wood. We are more than just a machinery supplier."
"We can be your one-stop solution provider, from project planning and engineering layouts to custom design, solutions, and automation. Our goal is to ensure that every operation, regardless of size, can achieve maximum efficiency and profitability” Daniel explains.
Whether setting up a new sawmill or upgrading an existing one, Wood-Mizer offers a variety of services tailored to meet each customer’s needs. The company handles everything from project planning to engineering layouts, ensuring an efficient and successful operation. Custom design solutions address specific requirements, and Wood-Mizer’s automation expertise helps sawmill operators streamline processes, lower costs, and boost productivity.
Wood-Mizer’s WB2000 Industrial Sawmill has quickly become a game-changer in the Southeast Asia market. Easily integrated into a series of material handling systems, this highly efficient production line has earned widespread approval and proven its value to sawmill operators throughout the region.
The Wood-Mizer WB2000 is the choice for high-production sawing and the crown jewel of Wood-Mizer's industrial sawmill lineup. It's the only sawmill designed to meet the rigorous demands of high-production environments while delivering the increased yield that only thin-kerf blade technology can offer.
The WB2000 Industrial Sawmill combines power and precision with a 50-horsepower motor and advanced features. It includes a robust bed, powerful hydraulics, and a dual chain drive system for effective board removal. The sawmill is compatible with blade widths from 75 to 100 mm and features a sturdy log deck for easy loading. Controls are managed from a spacious operator cab with HMI feed controls and a four-camera system for accurate and safe operation.
The WB2000's board removal system and shock-absorbing roller make it easy to handle large logs. Whether you're sawing massive hardwood logs or producing fast lumber, the WB2000's twin rail head construction and quad post support offer the stability and power you need.
The versatile WB2000 can be used as a standalone sawmill or integrated into a full processing system. Its heavy-duty bed and hydraulic log handling simplify operations, and the intuitive joystick control makes it easy to use.
One of the standout success stories is Song Seng Hin Sawmill Sdn Bhd in Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. This sawmill has seen remarkable growth and productivity since investing in the WB2000. With a fully stocked log yard and production running at full capacity, the sawmill is thriving like never before.
“We’ve been incredibly impressed with the WB2000,” said a representative from Song Seng Hin Sawmill. “It’s not just about the speed and efficiency—though those are fantastic—it’s also about the reliability. With the WB2000, we’ve been able to focus on production, while relying on the efficiency and comfort this sawmill has to offer.”
While Wood-Mizer’s industrial sawmills have gained widespread acceptance in Southeast Asia, the company’s portable sawmills are still crucial for smaller operations. Chengal House in Penang, Malaysia, relies on the LT15 WIDE portable sawmill for construction and renovation projects, effectively recycling timber with Wood-Mizer’s thin-kerf technology. This technology helps them minimize waste and maximize efficiency, proving essential for their sustainable practices.
"The thin-kerf technology allows our customers to use more of each log and reduce waste, which is vital for their projects”, says Daniel Wong. “Whether it's our industrial sawmills or portable models, we’re dedicated to providing solutions that fit our customers' specific requirements. Wood-Mizer’s technology supports both large and small-scale operations, and we look forward to continuing this support for many years to come!”
For more information on how Wood-Mizer can support your sawmilling needs, please contact Daniel Wong, our General Manager for Southeast Asia. You can reach Daniel Wong through our official website or directly at DanielWongAbd@woodmizer.com.
