At Peterson Portable Sawmills, we’ve always believed in supporting sustainable, efficient, and profitable timber production. The recent executive order from the US government prioritizes the expansion of domestic timber harvesting. This initiative is excellent for the sawmilling industry, and we’re ready to help American sawmill operators take full advantage of the opportunities it presents.
A Boost for Local Timber Processing
The executive order, issued in March 2025, calls for an immediate increase in timber production from US forests, streamlining regulations, and reducing reliance on foreign lumber imports. This means more logs will be available for processing, creating new opportunities for sawmill operators across the country. The push for domestic timber production is not just about quantity—it’s also about quality.
At Peterson Portable Sawmills, we recognize that to increase local timber processing, and ensure the quality remains, there comes the need for efficient, reliable sawmilling solutions. Our portable sawmills, including the industry-leading Automated Swingblade Mill (ASM), are designed to help sawyers maximize yield, reduce waste, and improve productivity at a lower cost — all critical factors in an expanding industry.
How Peterson Sawmills Can Help
With this policy shift, many sawmill operators will be looking for ways to scale up their operations quickly and efficiently. This is where Peterson Portable Sawmills excels. Our range of sawmills can help the retired guy wanting to saw a few trees off his land, to commercial operations wanting to upscale production with minimal extra staffing. Our mills offer unmatched portability, precision cutting, and ease of use, making them the perfect solution for processing the influx of timber that this new policy is expected to bring. Peterson mills are not made in China, but custom-manufactured in New Zealand, and held in stock in California by our US Distributor. Darian from Sawyers Choice is currently on a tour across the West Coast of the United States, demonstrating our cutting-edge sawmills to forestry professionals. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with operators eager to invest in high-quality, durable equipment that can handle increased workloads.
You Get What You Pay For
Peterson’s swingblade technology will pay for itself faster than any other mill; sawblade maintenance costs are only 1/10th that of a typical bandsaw, production increases substantially by sawing dimensional timber without rotating logs or resawing, and versatility allows for cutting small or large diameters to any length, with boards being consistently square and straight. Many of our models can also cut wide slabs, tapered weatherboards for exterior cladding straight off the log, and even L shaped pieces for ridges, apexes, corner trims, and seats. With a Peterson, sawmillers can produce high-grade lumber with minimal waste, making our sawmills an ideal choice for those looking to maximize profits in a growing market. We look forward to supporting American sawmillers with the best portable sawmilling equipment on the market. Whether you’re a small-scale operator or managing large timber contracts, Peterson Portable Sawmills is here to help you process more logs, faster, smarter, and cheaper.
