Newsflash – What’s happening in Forest Engineering

Case launches a new lineup of mini track loaders and small articulated loaders

These give small contractors construction-grade equipment to carry out more jobs faster and more profitably than before. The new stand-on TL100 mini track loader, will offer crews a powerful attachment platform in a compact, easy-to-manoeuvre and easy-to-transport machine. And the new line of six small articulated loaders — including a telescopic model and an all-electric model launching in early 2024 — will give contractors a wide variety of options and power ranges to meet their unique challenges. Source

Ponsse’s updates us with their Interim Report for 1 January – 30 September 2023

The weakening demand in the forest sector and general uncertainty led to a decrease in the demand for Ponsse forest machines during the last quarter. During the third quarter, order intake totalled roughly EUR 153.1 million. At the end of the period under review, the company’s order books stood at EUR 278.1 (365.5) million. Consolidated net sales for the period under review amounted to EUR 579.0 (530.5) million, which is 9.1 per cent more than in the comparison period. International business operations accounted for 73.8 (79.5) per cent of net sales. Net sales were regionally distributed as follows: Northern Europe 44.9 (37.7) per cent, Central and Southern Europe 21.7 (23.1) per cent, North and South America 30.3 (36.1) per cent and other countries 3.1 (4.2) per cent. Source

Remote locations often need generators. Cummins gives guidance on the factors to consider

There are several reasons why you might be considering a standby generator for your home or business. In the event of a power outage (caused by severe weather, for example) or being in an areas with no connection to the grid, having a standby generator helps ensure ongoing safety and comfort. And in the case of a business, the ability to reduce downtime and maintain operations is a significant advantage. Source