(An earlier version of this article, written by Chris Brown, appeared in TreeLine, a publication of the North Carolina Forestry Association. It has been updated recently by Southern Loggin’ Times Associate Editor Jay Donnell.) Ten years ago, Ben Twiddy and Wayne Cale decided to leave their district manager positions with Tigercat and create a new logging company, CTW Forest Products. Since then, they’ve shown the ability to make the adjustments necessary to keep their business moving forward. “What we are doing today is absolutely nothing of what we started with almost 10 years ago,” Twiddy states. “It has evolved and changed constantly.” Prior to forming CTW Forest Products, Cale had graduated from Pitt Tech Community College as a machinist and then from Central Carolina Community College in Sanford as a tool and die maker. He worked for Albermarle Forest Products in Edenton for six years after graduating from Central in 1990.

Featured Story: “Different Twist”

Written By: Chris Brown/Jay Donnell
Company: CTW Forest Products
Location: Windsor, North Carolina
SLT Issue: May 2014

Check out other featured articles in the May 2014 issue of Southern Loggin’ Times magazine.
Southern Loggin’ Times magazine celebrates 500 consecutive issues in May 2014! The issue takes a look back at the publication’s history, a look forward at young loggers poised to be the leaders of tomorrow, and highlights some of the industry’s most accomplished logging veterans. Also featured are departed but remembered industry leaders, SLT supporter submissions, memorable quotes, the best of the Bulletin Board, and a letters archive.