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16 GORMAN GROUP EDGE / ISSUE #1

INNOVATION

& EFFICIENCY

Innovation and efficiency are at the forefront of our
operations. The Gorman Group recognizes the necessity
of continuous improvement within the forestry industry. DID YOU
We are fully committed to sustainable forest management
and reducing our environmental impact. We have KNOW?
undertaken multiple capital projects at our sites to
reduce our energy consumption and improve air quality. $80 million has been
Technological advancements allow us to harness value invested in capital upgrades
maximization, as well as to get ‘more from less’ with our throughout the Gorman
value-added products. Group over the past 5 years.

Innovation

Dedicated to the use of technology within the industry, we have recently created an Innovation and Continuous
Improvement Team (ICIT). The focus of ICIT is to research and deploy technologies that provide us with a
competitive edge regarding fibre utilization and value extraction.

Downie Timber, Oroville Reman & Reload, as well as Gorman Bros. Lumber recently made significant
investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to upgrade the scanning systems. High resolution cameras and high-
powered computers use algorithms to process large amounts of data and “learn” how to identify defects in the
wood, such as knots and decay.