PotlatchDeltic selects BID to manage, design, build, equip, provide full start-up services for modernization of Waldo, Arkansas, sawmill; upgrades include log yard and planer, new sawline, new continuous dual path dry kiln

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ST. GEORGE, South Carolina , June 8, 2022 (press release) –

BID Group is pleased to announce it has received an order from PotlatchDeltic to deliver a plant-wide modernization project at its Waldo, AR operation. The investment will include upgrades to the log yard and planer, a new sawline, and a new continuous dual path dry kiln. Through its industry-leading wood processing technologies and integrated solutions offerings, BID will manage, design, build, equip, and provide full start-up services for the project.

“We are excited to partner with the BID team to execute on our growth and operational excellence plan to deliver increased value for our customers, shareholders, and communities,” said Ashlee Cribb, PotlatchDeltic’s Vice President, Wood Products. “This project includes the best complement of modern technologies to meet our growing customer demand for the highest quality product. Working with an industry leader like BID provides the confidence that this major project will be done right and delivered on time.”

The modernized operation will incorporate BID’s best-in-class wood processing technologies, including equipment, software, automation systems, Artificial intelligence-enabled optimization; and OPER8TM, the only purpose-built IIoT solution for the wood processing industry. BID’s Integrated Solutions Team will provide the design, engineering, planning, fabrication, and installation services for this Turnkey project.

“We would like to thank PotlatchDeltic for their trust in BID to deliver this significant project. We are humbled and honored that they have chosen to partner with us for their next major growth investment” said Steven Hofer, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Business Development at BID.

Work on site will begin in the third quarter of 2023 and be completed by the end of 2024.

About BID Group

Since 1924, the privately-owned BID Group has been providing industry-leading solutions for its highly valued customers. As one of the largest integrated suppliers to the wood processing industry, and the North American leader in the field, BID Group is your one-stop source for guaranteed, comprehensive, and innovative solutions. The ability to provide complete, smart connected, turnkey manufacturing facilities that includes engineering, project management, equipment, software, installation, startup, and after sales parts and services is the BID Group companies' strategic value to its customers. The company has offices in 15 locations situated to serve the predominant wood processing regions of North America. Learn more about BID at www.bidgroup.ca.

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