Newsflash – What’s happening in Forest Engineering

Strengthening Product Support in the Southern US

Tigercat is pleased to welcome Toby Grayson as Product Support Representative, Harvesting Heads, serving the Southern United States. Based in Tennessee, Toby brings more than two decades of experience working on complex machinery in both shop and field environments. Throughout his career, he has earned a reputation for diagnosing and resolving challenging equipment issues across a wide range of applications. His extensive technical background and hands-on approach to problem-solving provide a strong foundation as he develops specialized expertise in Tigercat's harvesting and processing head product lines. Source

Deere Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $1.379 Billion

Worldwide net sales and revenues increased 5 percent, to $12.608 billion, for the third quarter of 2026 and rose 7 percent, to $35.589 billion, for nine months. Net sales were $10.999 billion for the quarter and $30.779 billion for nine months, compared with $10.357 billion and $28.338 billion last year, respectively. Deere delivered a strong quarter, reflecting disciplined execution by their teams and continued resilience across their portfolio. Source

Hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax sets 406.320 mph world land speed record

British engineering giant JCB has set a new world land speed record of 406.320 mph with its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax. The car recorded the average speed 400.623 mph in its first run across the Bonneville Salt Flats, and 412.135 mph on its second run, giving the average of 406.320 mph - the fastest a hydrogen internal combustion car has ever travelled. Driven by Wing Commander Andy Green OBE, the twin engined, 32-foot car completed the two runs required under FIA rules - one in each direction within an hour - comfortably beating the previous FIA-officiated hydrogen internal combustion benchmark of 185.5 mph set by the BMW H2R in 2004. The record is subject to official ratification by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motorsport. Source

Ponsse strengthens its presence in Belgium and Luxembourg with Machines Forestières Skyjack

Ponsse continues to strengthen its sales and customer service in Belgium and Luxembourg through a partnership with Machines Forestières Skyjack Srl. After several years of successful cooperation, Machines Forestières Skyjack has been officially appointed as a Ponsse sales and service partner in the two countries. The cooperation between Ponsse and Machines Forestières Skyjack began in 2018. Over the years, the company has steadily expanded its capabilities in sales, maintenance and customer support for Ponsse forest machines, building a strong foundation for long-term customer service in Belgium and Luxembourg. Source