Malwa Forest AB is a forestry equipment manufacturer of the small segment.
Komatsu announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Komatsu Forest AB, has entered into an agreement to acquire the forest machine manufacturer Malwa Forest AB. Subject to the completion of customary closing conditions, the acquisition is expected to close by April 1st, 2026. The impact of this acquisition on Komatsu’s consolidated financial results is expected to be minimal.
Forestry is in a period of change, where climate change, more stringent legislation and a growing global demand for sustainable materials accelerates the transition. Forestry remains essential for renewable raw materials, rural jobs and climate mitigation, but the way forests are managed and expected to operate is being redefined.
Malwa Forest is a Swedish based company, founded in 2009. The company develops and manufactures small harvesters and forwarders designed for selective thinning and sensitive terrain. Growing environmental requirements, a sharper focus on soil protection and climate impact have contributed to a rising demand for small forestry machines. This acquisition reflects that increasing demand.
Malwa has developed strongly in recent years, and manufactures are see a growing demand for lightweight forestry machines. With Komatsu Forest, Malwa have gained a strong industrial partner that creates long-term stability for the company while giving them the opportunity to grow further and introduce the Malwa concept to more customers around the world.
The addition of Malwa Forest further strengthens Komatsu’s forestry business as a strong supplier of forestry products and solutions across all key stages of forest management. Source