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New Grading and Coding Device Speeds PALCO's Recent Upgrade

From Matthews Marking Systems

Since its founding in 1869, The Pacific Lumber Company (PALCO) has been a leader in innovating saw mill process and equipment technology. Typical is the recent acquisition of an advanced electronic ink-jet marking device from Matthews International that was the key to a successful automated process overhaul at PALCO's mill in Scotia, California.
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