Cogent has a proven track record of executing greenfield and modernization projects for engineered wood clients around the world. Our experience ranges from capital project planning, multidiscipline project management to the complete design, engineering and commissioning of electrical, control and IT systems.
Our team offers many years of first-hand industry experience, specialized technical expertise and a disciplined project approach necessary to deliver a successful project. We understand the unique challenges of the engineered wood industry along with the best-in-class, cost-effective technology solutions that meet those challenges. Our focus is on the safety, availability, maintainability and operator effectiveness of the delivered systems and ensuring that your project goals are met.
Industry clients include:
Norbord
Tolko
Weyerhaeuser
Georgia-Pacific
Lousiana-Pacific
SmartPly
Project Spotlight
Cogent Adds to Proven Track Record of Successful OSB Projects
Cogent’s project management team successfully delivers OSB plant expansion project in Inverness, Scotland With rising demand for OSB in the UK and European markets, it was necessary for the capacity of Norbord’s Inverness facility to keep up with demand. The mill had been operating for approximately 30 years and required modernization to replace the aging infrastructure.
Cogent Completes Press Replacement and Modernization
Cogent worked closely with Weyerhaeuser and Siempelkamp to successfully modernize and install a new multi-open press at their Grayling, Michigan plant. Cogent’s scope was to provide electrical and overall system integration between the new press and existing systems.
Successful Completion of OSB Plant in Cordele, Georgia
Cogent has successfully completed the industrial automation and system integration for Norbord’s OSB plant expansion in Cordele, Georgia. Cogent’s proven project execution methodology and technology implementation ensured a fast start-up with low risk at the plant and helped further strengthen Norbord’s position as a low cost OSB producer.