Porter Engineering is an Industry Pioneer in the supply of Scanning, Optimization and Process Control Systems for the forest products industry Porter was founded in 1971 by Dr. Andy Porter to offer specialized equipment engineering services for the forest products industry.

Included in early systems were hydraulic setworks which were just beginning to be used in sawmill modernization. Process control of primary breakdown lines became an increasingly important part of the products provided. The company evolved into a leader in the supply of Primary Breakdown Scanning, Optimization and Process Control Equipment for some of the worlds largest and most sophisticated sawmills, based on many years of development of its real time software, “RT² – Real Time for Real Trees” and the use of full‐profile scanners with “RT³ – Real Shape for Real Trees”.

Porter pioneered many of the advances in software algorithms used in determining the best methodology to break down tree length stems in optimized bucking systems, saw and cants at the primary breakdown. From the very earlier methods of Look‐Up Tables to the Real Time Solutions of today, Porter has led the industry in providing a complete package of Optimization and Process Control for primary Log Breakdown. RT³ is an industry leading software program that runs on Industrial PC’s utilizing the latest in Computer Hardware along with customized software utilizing artificial intelligence.

Porter Optimization and Process Control Systems are running in numerous sawmills in Canada and the US. Systems are available for Transverse and Lineal applications, for Primary Breakdown machines such as Sharp Chains, Canters, Profilers and End‐Doggers as well as Horizontal and Vertical Shape Sawing Gangs.

Porter offers the best system support in the industry by stocking spare parts for the life of the system, providing free telephone support and remote access for troubleshooting. Porter Engineering has a commitment to quality. We produce systems that “just-work all the time”. Extensive system testing is done prior to shipping to ensure fast start‐ups and customer satisfaction.