New Log Harvester / Processor Safety Manual from AEM
This logging safety manual covers a wide range of topics, including chain shot hazards, processor head maintenance, and operating in hazardous conditions. Source: http://shop.aem.org/showproduct.aspx?ProductID=433&SEName=log-harvesterprocessor-safety-manual
New Research and Programme Co-ordinator for FESA (Forest Engineering Southern Africa)
Glynn Hogg has been appointed to the position, and will be based at the Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR) in Pietermaritzburg. His responsibilities will involve increased forest engineering research, stakeholder interaction, technology transfer, and education and training. Source: www.icfr.ukzn.ac.za (click on FESA link)
John Deere announces strategic alliance with Topcon
TopCon Positioning Systems manufactures products and solutions for the global surveying, construction, civil engineering and mobile control markets. The alliance allows John Deere to sell, support, and factory-install TopCon’s 3D-MC2 grade control solutions on John Deere dozers and motor graders. Source: www.JohnDeere.com