Madill

With a rich, impactful history dating back to 1911, Madill has a new lease on life after being acquired by DC Equipment in 2023. Ownership of the Madill brand, which is synonymous with cable logging across the globe—and is known to loggers across North America—has changed hands through a range of multiple ownership structures, from competing manufacturing equipment companies through to international investment groups over the last several decades. Today, Madill is renowned for building forestry specific and purpose built equipment that puts the customers requirements first. Madill lead with the importance of reliable equipment due to the locations and conditions our customers operate within coupled with continuous improvement through a customer-centric approach. Madill by the Numbers—an Impressive Track Record - Over 3,000 Madill yarders have been produced - The Madill brand has been in operation for over 100 years. - Madill currently has machines across the world, with prominent coverage in North America and New Zealand Company background of DC Equipment, Manufacturers of Madill: With a mission to create a safer and more productive steep-slope logging industry after a series of incidents affected the forest industry, Dale Ewers started DC Equipment to mechanize and de-risk the environment of steep-slope logging operations. Since 2010, DC Equipment has been a manufacturer of a range of steep-slope logging equipment, under their Falcon brand. The range, including motorized grapple carriages, winch assist machines, yarders, and camera systems, has been a popular option for logging contractors working in steep-slope terrain. With over 1,000,000 operational hours across the product lines and zero harm, DC Equipment is now looking to provide logging contractors across the world with a more integrated solution by including automation, data capture, and a transition into lower-emission machinery—and, now, with the addition of the world-renowned Madill brand.