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Portland, OR – June 24, 2025 – Yesterday, Hampton Lumber announced plans to build a new,  state-of-the-art sawmill in Allendale County, South Carolina. This facility will expand Hampton’s presence in the U.S. and support the company’s long-term vision to become North America’s
preferred source of wood solutions. The new mill will specialize in producing high-quality Southern Yellow Pine framing lumber. This will be the company’s first new sawmill on the East Coast and once fully operational, will provide 125-140 new jobs in the area.

“Hampton Lumber’s new operation in Allendale County will be a notable addition to our state’s forestry industry, while also providing opportunities for our people and contributing to the local economy,” said South Carolina Governor, Henry McMaster. “We are proud the company recognized South Carolina as the ideal home for its first East Coast mill and look forward to
supporting its success in our state.”

Hampton Lumber is committed to operating one of the most efficient dimension lumber mills ithe region. The facility will help meet the growing demand for housing materials while creating high-quality jobs and fostering long-term economic growth in the area.

“The enthusiastic, heartfelt support from the state and local community helped us come to the conclusion that this is the right location,” said Hampton Lumber CEO, Randy Schillinger. “We look forward to building partnerships in the area and supporting the communities of Allendale
County.”

Hampton Lumber brings over 80 years of experience in the sawmill business to this new venture. A fourth-generation, family-owned company, Hampton currently operates nine sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The new mill will complement these existing
operations and help the company diversify its product offerings.

“Our deep roots in the Pacific Northwest have shaped our values of integrity, sustainability, and community engagement—principles that will guide how we operate in Allendale County,” said Schillinger.

Construction of the mill is expected to begin later this year, with operations slated to commence in early 2027.

“We’re excited to be part of the community,” Schillinger added. “The area is home to a healthy wood products industry and there is ample, high-quality timber available to support this new mill for years to come. We are exceedingly grateful to the state of South Carolina, and the county
and community partners who helped make this project possible.”

About Hampton Lumber
Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, Hampton operates sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia and markets wood products all over the world. Hampton also
manages a wholesale and lumber export division and numerous reload, remanufacturing and advanced wood manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. through affiliates, Idaho Timber and RedBuilt. All of Hampton’s forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management.

SFI certified forests play an important role in water conservation, wildlife habitat, and climate
solutions.

Contact: Kristin Rasmussen
Director of Public Affairs & Communications
KristinRasmussen@HamptonLumber.com

HAMPTON LUMBER
9600 SW Barnes Road, Suite 200 – Portland, Oregon 97225
Tel. 503-297-7691 | www.hamptonlumber.com

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With the Komatsu 898, Komatsu Forest is taking the next step in the development of large forwarders adapted for plantation forestry in South America as well as final felling in Australia, North America, and Europe. Source: Timberbiz A new powerful engine, robust transmission, and a large load space with a wide range of customisation options for different needs are just a few of the advantages that make the Komatsu 898 meet the market’s demands in the largest segment. Komatsu 898 is a further development of the popular final felling forwarder Komatsu 895, adapted to handle even larger loads. The model is available in a standard version with 8 wheels, but for forwarding in plantations on flat terrain, the 6-wheel version can be a cost-effective alternative. The 898 has a robust load space with many possibilities for adjustments. The gate can be telescopically adjusted, and the foldable widening wings can be locked in the retracted or extended position. There is also an option to make the gate slide along the direction of the rear frame. The bunks have telescopic widening and can be equipped with hydraulically height-adjustable stakes. This increases productivity during loading and unloading by reducing the height that the timber must be lifted over the supports – something that also contributes to reduced fuel consumption. The Komatsu 898 has a new generation diesel engine. It is a powerful 7.5-litre AGCO engine with high performance and good fuel economy, with the new CORE platform. Maximum power is 250 kW and maximum torque is 1450 Nm. The engine has a large radiator and hydraulically driven cooling fan, which allows the speed to be adjusted dynamically depending on the cooling needs. As an option, the cooling fan can be made reversible, making it easy to reverse the airflow and blow away debris. The AdBlue system has a robust design, and a new feature is that the AdBlue filter is now located outside the tank, making it easy to access when the filter needs to be changed. The 898 has two strong crane configurations, 165F (standard) and 205F (optional). The Komatsu 205F crane has a lifting torque of 205 kNm and a swing torque of 51.9 kNm. It’s developed with an emphasis on increased productivity in final felling and plantation forestry. The crane has a robust, welded pillar that, together with the main boom and outer boom, provides both good lifting height and lifting geometry. It can be selected with a reach of 7.5/8.5 m with single telescope or 10 m with double telescope. For the 205F, the largest grapple model, G88H, is available as an option, with a tip-to-tip area of 0.55 m2, and a powerful rotator. Komatsu 898 has a strong powertrain with a large bogie axle and the wheels are well dimensioned for the task – the rear wheels measuring 30.5” and the front wheels 28.5”. Together with the 345 kN max tractive effort (8WD), this enables the machine to move effortlessly in the terrain, even with heavy loads. The 898 8WD is equipped with a new generation hydrostatic transmission with a large hydrostatic pump and dual hydraulic motors. This provides similar characteristics to the 895 with XT transmission, but with even higher traction force. The new hydrostatic motors are designed to handle higher pressure and higher speeds, which allows more power to be delivered to the wheels. This, combined with the powerful diesel engine, makes the machine even more powerful. The dual hydraulic motors provide high speed in the first gear, which also contributes to high productivity. The Komatsu 898 has a new generation diesel engine. It is a powerful 7.5-litre AGCO engine with high performance and good fuel economy, with the new CORE platform. Maximum power is 250 kW and maximum torque is 1450 Nm. The engine has a large radiator and hydraulically driven cooling fan, which allows the speed to be adjusted dynamically depending on the cooling needs. As an option, the cooling fan can be made reversible, making it easy to reverse the airflow and blow away debris. The AdBlue system has a robust design, and a new feature is that the AdBlue filter is now located outside the tank, making it easy to access when the filter needs to be changed. The 898 has two strong crane configurations, 165F (standard) and 205F (optional). The Komatsu 205F crane has a lifting torque of 205 kNm and a swing torque of 51.9 kNm. It’s developed with an emphasis on increased productivity in final felling and plantation forestry. The crane has a robust, welded pillar that, together with the main boom and outer boom, provides both good lifting height and lifting geometry. It can be selected with a reach of 7.5/8.5 m with single telescope or 10 m with double telescope. For the 205F, the largest grapple model, G88H, is available as an option, with a tip-to-tip area of 0.55 m2, and a powerful rotator. Komatsu 898 has a strong powertrain with a large bogie axle and the wheels are well dimensioned for the task – the rear wheels measuring 30.5” and the front wheels 28.5”. Together with the 345 kN max tractive effort (8WD), this enables the machine to move effortlessly in the terrain, even with heavy loads. The 898 8WD is equipped with a new generation hydrostatic transmission with a large hydrostatic pump and dual hydraulic motors. This provides similar characteristics to the 895 with XT transmission, but with even higher traction force. The new hydrostatic motors are designed to handle higher pressure and higher speeds, which allows more power to be delivered to the wheels. This, combined with the powerful diesel engine, makes the machine even more powerful. The dual hydraulic motors provide high speed in the first gear, which also contributes to high productivity.  

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