Training in 1st transformation

FCBA's Primary Processing training courses are used in the energy, pulp and paper, sawmill, panel and plant chemistry sectors.

Training on the themes of the 1st transformation

FCBA’s Primary Processing training courses help companies to acquire new skills and remain competitive in growth markets.

Our trainers are able to offer you a wide range of standard training courses as well as tailor-made courses to fully meet your expectations.

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Drying of timber

At the end of the lumber drying course, participants will be able to :

  • Understand the phenomena involved in drying
  • Understand the process and the possibilities of existing equipment
  • Know how to implement a drying cycle and adapt it according to expectations

Using a chainsaw in complex situations

At the end of the chainsaw training course, participants will be able to :

  • Carry out daily maintenance of the equipment
  • Understand and master chainsaw felling techniques in complete safety, particularly in complex situations

Log saw driving - level 1

At the end of this training course on the log saw, the participants will be able to :

  • Understand the technical rules necessary to use a band saw in the best conditions
  • Put into practice on the production site

For the more experienced, we offer the log saw driving course – level 2

Calculate the cost of your forestry machines

You want to determine and improve the economic performance of your sites and machines. You want to understand the costing mechanism of your machines and the impact of parameter variations.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to :

  • Calculate the cost of your forestry machines and the different expense items
  • Define a forecast for an investment in equipment

Pulp and paper industry and its wood requirements

At the end of the pulp industry training, participants will have :

  • Identify and understand the supply needs of the pulp industry
  • Visited an active pulp mill and in particular its wood yard