-2010
The Hurdle Modular Mill Package is introduced offering a heavy duty 3 headblock mill that can be unbolted and shipped in 2 containers. This mill utilizes the extra heavy Magnum LS setshaft tong-dog carriage and can be quickly shipped, setup, and started up anywhere in the world.

-2009
Several companies have shut down their larger mills and have purchased Hurdle Complete Circle Mill packages so they can run tighter, leaner, businesses to survive these tough times. We are using the slow time to focus on engineering new products and making our current designs better.

The Hurdle Heavy Duty Bar Log Turner and the Hurdle Modular Husk, Cab, and Top Saw are introduced for modular mills.

-2008
The first four headblock 60ft mill is designed and sold. We’ve had many requests for a complete mill to cut longer material - this mill will cut logs up to 30’ long!

-2007
The heavy duty Magnum LS 40” setshaft tong dog carriage is introduced. The 400th complete sawmill package is sold.

-2006
The heavy duty Magnum LP linear positioner tong dog carriage is introduced along with scanning and optimization packages for mills of all sizes.

-2005
Our Complete Band Headrig Sawmill is ready for production and offers an easy, affordable way to upgrade your headrig to a modern, thin-kerf bandmill design. We have also made several big improvements to our 2 headblock tie mill, making it faster than ever.

-2003
Our newest products, the Hurdle Band Resaw and the Challenger LP 36” Linear Positioner carriage are continuing to prove themselves in the field along with our time-tested complete sawmill packages.

-2001
The first Hurdle Grade Band Resaw is installed. This resaw takes half the space of other resaws and allows maximum grade to be obtained from each cant. The first Hurdle Computer Setworks is installed featuring computer controlled precision stacks/sets.