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Engineered Wood Machinery Automation | Globe Machine at the 2025 APA Annual Meeting

Sep 19, 2025 | Building Products, Globe Tradeshow Schedule, Robotic Automation | 0 comments

A promotional banner for Globe Machine Manufacturing's attendance at the 2025 APA Annual Meeting | EWTA Info Fair. The image shows a large industrial robot arm on a factory floor, with the event title, dates, and location (October 04-07, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ) overlaid on a dark blue background.

Shaping the Future of Engineered Wood: Globe Machine at the 2025 APA Annual Meeting

The engineered wood industry is entering a new era. Rising demand, labor challenges, and the push for efficiency mean that innovation in engineered wood machinery automation is no longer optional—it’s essential. For more than a century, Globe Machine has helped manufacturers overcome these challenges with durable, high-throughput equipment designed to maximize production, quality, and profitability.

This legacy continues as our team travels to Phoenix, Arizona, for the 2025 APA Annual Meeting | EWTA Info Fair, which takes place October 4–7 at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass.

Meet the Globe Machine Team Driving Engineered Wood Machinery Automation

This year, you’ll have the opportunity to connect directly with our leadership and technical experts. As a result, you can gain practical insights while discussing how Globe can support your production goals.

  • Brian Haun, President and CEO – guiding Globe Machine’s vision for innovation and customer success.

  • Shawn Koren, Director of Sales, Building Products – helping manufacturers align Globe’s building products solutions with business strategies.

  • Dave Erickson, Operations Manager – ensuring long-term reliability through responsive customer service and parts support.

In other words, our team is ready to provide hands-on expertise, from strategy to after-sales support.

Tailored Solutions in Engineered Wood Machinery and Automation

Globe Machine specializes in custom systems that deliver long-term performance for a wide range of engineered wood products. Furthermore, every solution we provide is engineered to meet your plant’s unique requirements.

Our expertise includes:

  • OSB & OSL: Cooling, sawing, grading, stacking, and packaging systems. In fact, Globe has built finishing equipment for most OSB plants in North America.

  • Plywood: From dryer outfeed to final product, including trim saws, glue spreaders, and other key plywood machinery.

  • I-Joist & LVL: Patented, fully computer-controlled assembly systems that allow for unique parameters without manual adjustments.

  • MDF & Particleboard: Adaptive finishing lines that evolve with capacity and quality requirements.

  • Fiber Cement & MgO Board: Proven finishing and coating systems backed by decades of design experience.

As a result, manufacturers can achieve both high-quality output and long-term efficiency.

Driving Efficiency with Robotics & Automation

In addition to traditional equipment, Globe Machine has been a leader in engineered wood machinery automation for more than 20 years. Our robotics and automation department designs custom systems to solve real factory challenges. Consequently, customers benefit from improved throughput, higher accuracy, and increased workforce efficiency.

Key applications include:

  • Plywood & OSB: Automated panel handling, veneer layup, edge coating, repair, stacking, de-stacking, logo printing, and packaging.

  • Case Packing: Robotic systems for case packing, palletizing, and de-palletizing that streamline picking and packing operations.

Ultimately, our robotics solutions transform plants into more agile, cost-effective operations.

Let’s Connect in Phoenix

For more than 100 years, Globe Machine has partnered with the engineered wood industry, building a reputation for durability, reliability, and precision engineering. However, we don’t just provide machines—we provide long-term value through parts, service, and customer support.

We look forward to meeting you at the 2025 APA Annual Meeting | EWTA Info Fair. Join us in Phoenix to explore how Globe’s tailored solutions in engineered wood, robotics, and automation can help shape the future of your production.

👉 Learn more about our solutions at www.globemachine.com, and visit the official APA/EWTA website for full event details.