Oregon Logging Conference 2024 Sees Record Number of Industry Attendees

Tue March 05, 2024
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Under warm and sunny skies, the 86th Annual Oregon Logging Conference (OLC) attracted record numbers of industry professionals, families, friends and members of the public.

The entire Lane Events Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene was packed to the brim with more than 10 acres of millions of dollars of equipment in the outside area and more than 150,000 sq. ft. of indoor exhibits, educational seminars and events and social activities.

"I was very pleased with the turnout, the weather and the speakers," 86th Annual OLC President Steve Henson said. "The OLC team did a great job putting on a first-class conference," he added.

The dates are set for the 87th Annual Oregon Logging Conference. It will take place from Feb. 20 to 22, 2025, at the Lane Event Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene, Ore. CEG

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There was a large crowd on hand for the 86th Annual Oregon Logging Conference.

(L-R): Jordan Fontaine, marketing assistant; Blake Colella, sales; and Dan Bianchini, sales.

Jed Stout, territory sales manager, and Mary Daily, marketing coordinator, both of J. Stout Auctions.

Komatsu had its machinery lined up on the lot for attendees to get a good look.

Operators use Caterpillar attachments to demostrate logging experiences.

Scott Cunningham (L), general manager, and Don Roberts, sales manager, both of Columbia Western Machinery. CWM takes care of compaction and construction needs with Hitachi and Sakai equipment, along with KATO.

The Oregon Logging Conference welcomes guests to the 86th edition of the expo.

One of the many well-attended certification programs offered to attendees at the conference.

The team from Wilson Equipment stands in front of the DEVELON DX300LL-5 log loader. (L-R):?Steve Wilson, owner/CEO of Wilson Equipment; Lance Bates, truck driver; Mike Daves, service writer; Breck Paschalm, marketing; Jason Thomas, DEVELON field rep; Deven Kephar, sales manager; Russ Wilson; president of SG Wilson Trucks; Randy Wilson; president of Wilson Equipment; Rick Fowler, COO; Shawn Fenstermaker, service manager; Larry McMurren, rental rep; Garrett Hayslett, field rep; Brandon Weaver, field rep; and Nathan Leao, field rep.

Pat Crawford, vice president of products, Diamond Z, poses with the DZH7000. The high-capacity, low-maintenance DZH7000 Series is essential for any large-scale wood waste and land-clearing grinding operation.

Harley Brattain (L), general manager, and Karen Brattain, sales and operations, both of Equipment NW, pictured with the SANY SY60C excavator, which is perfectly suited for excavation, land clearing and demolition. The company is a local SANY dealer ready to discuss the growing lineup of construction equipment.

Levi Chamberlain (L) and JD Dirksen, of FMI Equipment, with the Fecon FTX150-2 mulching tractor. The company has eight locations throughout Washington, Oregon and California.

(L-R):?Jim Martin, field technician; Ryan Millhollin, regional business manager; Ivannia Davis, marketing manager; James Seggeling, former tree care specialist; Colleen Miller, sales/national account manager; and Stephen Davidson, regional business manager, showcasing the SENNEBOGEN 735, which is ideally suited for pick and carry operations, purpose-built to move wood with minimal maneuvering effort along direct travel paths.

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