Ponsse release their Interim Report for 1 January - 31 March 2025
Ponsse indicated that the forest machine market picked up slightly during the first quarter of the year. Order intake totalled EUR 184.5 million. The order books turned to a slight increase at the end of the quarter, driven by the European market. Net sales increased positively by about nine per cent. The company’s euro-denominated operating profit is estimated to be slightly higher in 2025 than in 2024. Economic uncertainty is expected to continue and affect demand for forest machinery. Source
Stihl expands in Africa
Stihl has expanded its presence in Africa: With marketing companies in Morocco and Cameroon, the leading manufacturer of chainsaws and motorized garden tools wants to exploit the growth potential in the promising regions of North and Central Africa. Source