Peterson Portable Sawmills appoints Wallenstein Equipment as exclusive JP distributor in Canada and North eastern USA
Peterson Portable Sawmills is proud to announce an exclusive distribution...
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Peterson Sawmills Is Sending Mills to UK & Ireland
Will YOUR mill be in our next Europe container? After...
LIVE Sawmill Demonstration Ireland 2025!
Test Drive a Peterson Sawmill Join Chris Browne from Peterson...
Peterson Sawmills Live ROADSHOW in the UK!
Discover What Makes Peterson Portable Sawmills Industry Leaders Join Chris...
Peterson Sawmills Sets New Global Standard with 12 ½” Swingblade Portable Mill
Biggest Swingblade Portable Mill for Sawmilling Tasks Peterson Sawmills, a...
Building Dream Homes With a Portable Sawmill: Kelvin’s Story
I’ve known Kelvin and his wife Gaylene for many years,...
Peterson Sawmills Expands UK Reach with New Regional Agents, Strengthening Local Timber Milling in Devon and South Wales
Peterson Portable Sawmills, leading manufacturer of swing blade sawmills, is...
Peterson Factory Demo Days 2025!
Heading to Mystery Creek? This is your chance to grab some bargains...
The $280M Boom: Why Portable Sawmills Are Taking Over the Industry
One of the key factors driving market growth is geographic...
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Building Dream Homes With a Portable Sawmill: Kelvin’s Story
I’ve known Kelvin and his wife Gaylene for many years,...
The ultimate portable sawmill attachment
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Bespoke Woodworking with a portable sawmill – Rick Gleasure’s story
Rick cuts his wood on a Peterson WPF, creating...
Timber to Art: Peterson’s Mills and Woodworkers Unite
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Sol Projex – The Jack Whitfield Story
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Mohaka River Community add second Peterson to their inventory
Civil engineer, New Zealand basketball representative, former olympian, craftsman, timber...
Young British Furniture Maker Off to a Flying Start
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Timesharing a Portable Sawmill is a Clever Idea for American Co-op
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The $280M Boom: Why Portable Sawmills Are Taking Over the Industry
One of the key factors driving market growth is geographic...
Peterson Portable Sawmills discusses US Timber Expansion Policy
At Peterson Portable Sawmills, we’ve always believed in supporting sustainable,...
The Costs of Owning and Operating Machinery
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Peterson Portable Sawmills appoints Wallenstein Equipment as exclusive JP distributor in Canada and North eastern USA
Peterson Portable Sawmills is proud to announce an exclusive distribution partnership with Wallenstein Equipment in Canada. Under the new agreement, Wallenstein will serve as the exclusive distributor of the Junior Peterson (JP) portable sawmill across...
Peterson NZ Factory Demo Day 2026!
Heading to Mystery Creek? This is your chance to grab some bargains and see our world-class swingblade mills in action, at our private Rotorua HQ yard. Whether you’re a seasoned sawyer or just sawdust-curious, this...
Peterson Sawmills Is Sending Mills to UK & Ireland
Will YOUR mill be in our next Europe container? After a successful trip to the UK and Ireland, (encompassing Scotland, Devon, Bedforshire, Wales and Sligo), the team at Peterson HQ in Rotorua, New Zealand is...
LIVE Sawmill Demonstration Ireland 2025!
Test Drive a Peterson Sawmill Join Chris Browne from Peterson Sawmills New Zealand, alongside local legend Eoin O Connell from Arborist Tree Services. Based in Sligo, Eion is a highly qualified arborist with over 30...
Peterson Sawmills Live ROADSHOW in the UK!
Discover What Makes Peterson Portable Sawmills Industry Leaders Join Chris Browne from Peterson Sawmills New Zealand, alongside our UK team at Grantland Timber, led by Jerry Andrada from Devon and Tom Jones from Wales, for...
Peterson Sawmills Sets New Global Standard with 12 ½” Swingblade Portable Mill
Biggest Swingblade Portable Mill for Sawmilling Tasks Peterson Sawmills, a pioneer in portable sawmill technology since 1989, proudly announces the launch of its most advanced industrial sawmills to date: the ASM (automated) and WPF (manual)...
Building Dream Homes With a Portable Sawmill: Kelvin’s Story
I’ve known Kelvin and his wife Gaylene for many years, as hard working and amiable Peterson owners, who popped into the factory only occasionally. But my husband Chris, has visited their farm and sawmilling site...
Peterson Sawmills Expands UK Reach with New Regional Agents, Strengthening Local Timber Milling in Devon and South Wales
Peterson Portable Sawmills, leading manufacturer of swing blade sawmills, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new partnership as their Agent in the United Kingdom: Grantland Timber under the guidance of Jerry Andrada of...
Peterson Factory Demo Days 2025!
Heading to Mystery Creek? This is your chance to grab some bargains and see our world-class swingblade mills in action, at our private Rotorua HQ yard. Whether you’re a seasoned sawyer or just sawdust-curious, this is your opportunity to jump...
The $280M Boom: Why Portable Sawmills Are Taking Over the Industry
One of the key factors driving market growth is geographic expansion. The United States remains the largest market, valued at US$68.6 million in 2024. However, China is emerging as the fastest-growing market, with an anticipated...
Peterson Portable Sawmills discusses US Timber Expansion Policy
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...
Back in the Wild West!
US Distributor Sawyers Choice is back representing Peterson Sawmills on the west coast for the 10th year! The roadshow begins on the 6th of February, with three days of demoing in the Whiskey Town Pavilion...