Forest and Timber

Engineering Solutions for Sustainable Timber Production in New Zealand

Forestry and timber production are central pillars of New Zealand's export landscape. At John Brooks, we've provided robust engineering solutions to the titans of the nation's timber sector, including Carter Holt, Fletchers, McVicar Timber, Nelson Pines, and Juken Nissho. Our legacy of over 45 years with the NZ timber sector stands as a testament to our commitment to delivering heavy-duty, sustainable engineering products that consistently perform in challenging environments, often adaptable in both metric and imperial measurements.

Our inventory has a diverse range of Power Transmission and Electrical components. For environments with frequent high shock loading, we offer Cycloidal gearboxes. We've equipped Morbark chippers, stump grinders, and mulchers with factory-mounted dodge bearings, ensuring their longevity. Additionally, our Bibby-resistant couplings are strategically designed to mitigate harmful vibrations, preventing them from reaching and damaging gearboxes or motors. Highlighting our sustainable approach, the Raw edge cog Vee belts utilised in the Morbark range outperform conventional Vee belts, transmitting 30% more power or offering a lifespan boost of 50%.

As New Zealand's distributor for renowned products, including Baldor & Dodge, we pride ourselves on our readiness, housing a substantial stock of spare parts for immediate dispatch. Whether you require singular spares or bulk supplies, our expansive range encompasses products like DID chains, Temporiti Fail Safe DC and AC brakes, Servomech screw jacks, Varvel Bevel/helical gear units, Wymark Automatic grease injector lubricators, and Dodge reliance conveyor rollers and drive drums.

In the realm of comprehensive forestry engineering solutions, John Brooks's forte lies in our meticulous design and selection services. We assess your specific needs and strategize solutions that strike the perfect equilibrium between product capacity, longevity, and cost-effectiveness. Our commitment extends beyond sales, as we offer comprehensive on-site commissioning support, accessible via global telecommunication or hands-on site visits in New Zealand.

In real-world applications, Carter Holt’s Plywood plant leverages our range of Baldor Brushless motors and drives, refining their cutting procedures and enabling the integration of flawless segments for top-tier plywood production. Moreover, our contribution to the Waipa Sawmill with a Back Gauge control has elevated their operational efficiency, streamlining the log carriage saw's cut width setting.

For a synthesis of top-tier engineering and sustainable approaches in the forest and timber sector, reach out to our John Brooks offices in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch today.