Ponsse’s service agreements have increased by 47% in Finland
An increasing number of timber harvesting contractors are choosing to maintain their forest machines through service agreements. At Ponsse, this has been reflected in a significant increase in agreement volumes over the last three years. At the same time, the company is continuing to systematically develop its service network in Finland – improving customer service and making everyday operations easier than ever. Source
JCB has kicked off a bold new chapter in Australia
JCB has announced a major new dealer appointment and big investment to back it. At a signing ceremony in Melbourne, JCB Deputy Chairman George Bamford confirmed Adaptalift Group as the company’s new dealer across Australia’s biggest cities — Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. JCB is also pumping serious investment into service support and spare parts supply, including new warehouses and a logistics partnership with DHL Supply Chain, aimed at keeping machines working and customers moving. Source
Cat Motor Graders move 150 and 160 to the Next Generation platform
Next Generation 150 and 160 graders combine proven power with smarter controls and a full redesigned cab. Both models now feature Caterpillar’s easy-to-use joystick steering controls: optional on the Cat 150 and fitted as standard to the Cat 160. The joysticks place transmission, gear shifting and machine-direction control on the left, while the right handles drawbar, circle and moldboard functions as well as throttle control and the manual differential lock and unlock. Source