Newsflash - What's happening in Forest Engineering?

Ponsse interim report shows interesting logging machine market trends
Machine sales in the United States and Canada were strong during the first quarter of 2013 due to increased house construction. Demand in Russia was normal. Sales in Central Europe and Sweden were soft during the reporting period, although Finland still showed relatively strong demand. Source: http://www.ponsse.com/media-archive/news/ponsse-s-interim-report-for-1-january-31-march-2013  

New Cat D6K2 bulldozer with improved blade control
Cat indicates that the new D6K2 is the best finishing grading bulldozer in the industry. Other improvements and features include improved fuel efficiency, hydrostatic drive with traction control, a wider blade to cover more ground in one pass, and a smoother ride and better finishing at higher speeds due to eight bottom rollers and two carrier rollers. Source: http://cat.com/cda/layout?m=251101&x=7&id=4368851  

New Komatsu bulldozer features world’s first fully automatic blade control
The D61EXi/PXi-23 is a medium sized bulldozer that can perform both finish grading and rough dozing. Komatsu has partnered with TOPCON to include proven surveying technology. Seamless integration from rough dozing to finish grading is possible. Source: http://www.komatsu.com/CompanyInfo/press/2013041615252928343.html  
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