Primultini: 100 years of evolution serving the sawing of tomorrow

Having been present at the Ligna in Hanover for many years, the Italian manufacturer Primultini, based in Marano Vicentino, north of Verona, was once again present at the 50th edition of the show. This was an opportunity for the sawmill specialist to take the pulse of the European market and discuss its many projects.

From the very first days, the Primultini stand attracted a large number of visitors and a strong interest. According to Sales Director Gaetano De Lai, numerous projects are underway in Austria and Switzerland. The German market, on the other hand, is quieter. In France and Poland, the appeal of Primultini equipment remains strong. "Our machines are also finding buyers in Africa, where there isn't really a comparable alternative to our equipment," he emphasizes. Founded in 1923, the company boasts over a century of expertise. Since 1946, it has specialized in the manufacture of sawing machines and has continually expanded its range. In addition to band saws and rip saws—associated with Bongioanni brand saw carriages—the catalog includes edgers, multi-blade saws, profilers, slabbers, and mechanization lines developed by its subsidiary Pribo. In terms of innovations, Primultini is highlighting a new version of its optimization system. "More than 100 optimization systems have already been delivered. Feedback has allowed us to develop our scanner software," explains Gaetano De Lai.

More and more projects

Among the flagship equipment presented at Ligna—a head saw with a slabber and carriage—will soon be heading to Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic. It features an 18° inclined saw stand designed for 1,600 mm diameter steering wheels. The associated carriage features a specific turning system for already sawn pieces, with four independent terminals. The slabber, for its part, is equipped with four knives. The Czech university will also benefit from the "Prime" wood optimization and positioning system. A camera placed at the end of the log allows the end of the log to be photographed, allowing for precise alignment with the heartwood. This system also generates production statistics and automatically adjusts the cutting speed according to blade deviations. Alongside the Czech project, Primultini recently delivered a system in South Tyrol where logs are measured using Microtec's Logeye Stereo system and then automatically positioned on the carriage. Sawing then takes place in automatic or manual mode.

Photo credits: Primultini