Forest Operations and Road Management Courses presented in New Zealand and Australia in May
The courses, presented by industry experts, are focussed on improving the operational management capabilities of forestry managers and contractors. Attendance can be for the full week, or divided between the road and operational management components. For more information regarding dates and to register, please see http://www.forme.co.nz/Course.html
Logset Oy and Brazilian heavy equipment dealer PESA have signed a dealership agreement
Under the terms of the agreement, PESA will sell Logset machines, parts and services for the products manufactured by Logset. PESA’s territory of action covers the Southern Brazilian states of Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. Through Logset forest machines, PESA gains technology leadership in CTL systems. Logset machines fit perfectly to PESA’s CAT machine range. Source
Hiab launches the search for the 2018 World Crane Champion
Hiab, part of Cargotec, invites the world's best crane operators to submit their entries for the third World Crane Championship. Local heats begin soon, and the winner will be crowned at the finals, which will take place at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover, Germany, on 22-23 September 2018. Using a HIAB X-HiPro 232 crane, operators must move water cans from a truck, accurately and with precision, around a circuit of obstacles, in the shortest time possible. The operator with the lowest time and fewest faults is crowned the winner and takes home a prize worth €25,000. Source
Fecon customers now have direct access to Fecon Connect
End User customers can now access the previously “dealer only” web portal called FeconConnect. Customers registering their products with Fecon will now have access to the same technical documentation that was formerly exclusive to Authorized Dealers. Fecon attaches a sticker with a QR code to every machine they sell. A customer can scan the QR code with their mobile device or type in the web address from a computer. After being routed to a webpage where they can register their product, a Customer Service Representative will e-mail a username and password to the customer allowing access to FeconConnect. Once inside, customers need only enter their serial number into the search bar and the documentation for their specific machine will be shown. Source
Sampo Rosenlew has acquired ownership of the bankruptcy estate of Logman Oy
The purchase decision is part of the growth plan for Sampo Rosenlew's harvester business, and is one element of a broader growth strategy. To ensure the smooth acquisition of the bankruptcy estate, Sakari Leppinen, who has been involved in the story of Logman harvesters from the very beginning, has moved to the service of Sampo Rosenlew. Koneosapalvelu Aliranta Oy (KOPA), which specializes in after-market harvester services, continues to be responsible for spare part services for Logman harvesters. The current Logman models will no longer be manufactured. The future will show what elements of the bankruptcy estate acquisition can be utilized and how. Source