FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edmonton, AB, September 24, 2025 – Silvacom FMS, a leading forest management software provider, is pleased to announce the signing of a long-term agreement with the Gorman Group's Princeton division, following Gorman's acquisition of Princeton Timberlands from Weyerhaeuser.
"We needed to implement a forest management system with an extremely lean IT team. The timelines were very aggressive, and it is impressive that Silvacom FMS delivered under these constraints," said Talon Flaten, Woodlands Controller at Gorman.
"Silvacom FMS exceeded our expectations. More than ever, we need to remain competitive in this challenging economy," added Andrew Gorman, Manager, Information Technology at Gorman.
The seamless implementation of Silvacom FMS allows Gorman's Princeton division to continue optimizing planning and silviculture operations, controlling costs, and ensuring security at every stage. This partnership highlights both organizations' commitment to innovation and operational excellence in the forestry sector.
"We are excited to enter this new partnership! At Silvacom, we have worked hard to streamline workflows and IT for our clients by delivering Silvacom FMS through a Software as a Service (SaaS) approach. Our focus is to stay on top of technology to enable our clients to focus on their core business – getting wood to the mill. It's inspiring to see two Canadian organizations come together in this long-term collaboration," said Zachary Cole, Director, Silvacom FMS.
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About Silvacom FMS
Silvacom FMS™ is the world's most comprehensive cloud-based forest management software, designed by forestry professionals for forestry professionals. Its integrated suite of geospatial applications enables companies to plan, execute, and track operations such as harvesting, road construction, and silviculture, while seamlessly managing spatial data and mapping. Delivered as a SaaS solution, Silvacom FMS supports regulatory compliance, simplifies data management, and enhances collaboration across teams without needing in-house servers or licensing. Users benefit from secure browser-based access, cloud storage, routine backups, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified data protection. For more information, visit www.silvacomfms.com. Silvacom FMS is part of The Silvacom Group of Companies.
About the Gorman Group of Companies
The Gorman Group is a multi-generational, family-owned forest products company based in West Kelowna, B.C., founded in 1951 as Gorman Bros. Lumber. Over the decades, it has grown through acquisitions to include sawmills, plywood, pole plants, remanufacturing, and other specialty lumber divisions, with a strong focus on producing high-value products, maximizing yield, minimizing waste, and practicing sustainable forestry in collaboration with First Nations. In 2025, the company further expanded its operations by acquiring Weyerhaeuser's Princeton lumber mill and its forest tenures, strengthening its timber supply, and reinforcing its role as a key player in regional forest product markets and communities. For more information, visit www.gormanbros.com.
For further information, please contact:
Zach Cole, Director, Silvacom FMS
201 - 4723 52 Ave NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T6B 3R6, Canada
+1 780-462-3238
