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Mark Bear, National Inspector at NHLA
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In house training for hardwood businesses available now. Sawmill resources for your business
Heat treated and kiln dried hardwood industry resources
hardwood industry resources available to boost your bottom line
Mark Bear, National Inspector at NHLA
close up or log cutting
In house training for hardwood businesses available now. Sawmill resources for your business
Heat treated and kiln dried hardwood industry resources
hardwood industry resources available to boost your bottom line

NHLA Yield Analysis Program

Maximize Profits, Minimize Waste

The NHLA Yield Analysis Program evaluates your process from log selection to final product, thoroughly analyzing every step in between. With our expert team of National Inspectors, we provide actionable insights to improve your operation’s efficiency and increase profitability.

In today’s complex global markets, sawmill owners need new tools to reduce costs and enhance performance. To meet this demand, NHLA proudly offers this cutting-edge new service, designed to help you maximize yield, reduce waste, and grow your bottom-line.

Yield Analysis is a systematic approach that improves hardwood yield by evaluating your entire operation. The purpose of this service is to enhance operations, reduce costs, and help you squeeze as much profit from every single log, while reducing waste.

By utilizing this program, your business can operate at its highest potential while making you the most profits and minimizing waste. Interested in learning more? Reach out to our Chief Inspector today!

 

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The NHLA Yield Analysis Program can audit:

  • Headsaw
  • Resaw
  • Gangsaw
  • Edger
  • Trimmer
  • Green Yard
  • Dip Tank
  • Dry Kilns

Over the last 12 months, NHLA has recovered $3.9 million in lost profits – an average of $400,000 per sawmill.

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Harold White Lumber & Millworks Testimonial

“Harold White Lumber was proud to participate in one of the greatest programs NHLA has ever offered, the Yield Analysis Program. The in-depth comprehensive study uncovered substantial areas for our sawmill to improve overall yield and reduce manufacturing costs. I have the highest praise for the NHLA team. Their wealth of knowledge and problem solving was amazing. This a program that mills cannot afford to miss! In less than 2 weeks of production, I will more than make up the cost of the study and affect my bottom line annually over $500,000! WTG NHLA!”

- Ray White

Lumber CEO at 
Harold White Lumber & Millworks

Quality Control Inspections

Once production issues are identified, NHLA will identify and instruct personnel on the necessary steps to correct the issues and perform follow-up Quality Control Checks. The checks can be performed on a monthly or quarterly basis to ensure the profits continue to move in the right direction. Checkups include customized education designed exclusively for your sawmill and employees.

These services enhance operations, reduce costs, and help you squeeze as much profit from every single log while reducing waste.

Items Individually Checked for Quality Control

  • Debarker Testing
  • Dip Tank Testing
  • Edger and Trimmer Testing
  • Edger Optimization
  • Green & Kiln-Dried Lumber Inspection
  • Dry Kiln Testing
  • Lumber Size Control (LSC)
  • Log Scale
  • Minimum Opening Face
  • Lumber Package Tests
  • Pallet Cant
  • Rip Saw Test
  • Yard Packaging for Air-Dried Lumber
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