Komatsu Forest has a new global after sales manager
Bernd Rauser is the new global after sales manager. Komatsu Forest is in a phase where the company invests in growing within the aftermarket offering. The aim is to continuously improve the business models, and to grow on existing and new markets. Bernd has been working for Komatsu Forest for 18 years and is now stationed at the head office in Umeå, Sweden. Source
John Deere updates their E-Series knuckleboom loaders
The updated 2019 337E and 437E models feature an up to eight percent improvement in fuel economy, ensuring that output is maximized and power is not sacrificed. The updated 337E and 437E knuckleboom loaders still retain all of the features from the original product launch. Source
Epec Oy, a subsidiary of Ponsse, appoints a new managing director
Jyri Kylä-Kaila has been appointed, starting from 1 January 2019. Kylä-Kaila will report to Ponsse Plc's President and CEO Juho Nummela, and he will be located in Seinäjoki. Jyri Kylä-Kaila will transfer to his new position from Valmet Automotive where he has worked in various research and development, sales and marketing tasks since 2011. Epec Oy is Ponsse Group’s subsidiary located in Seinäjoki, Finland. It designs and manufactures control systems for mobile work machines, electronics and software for demanding conditions. Source
John Deere announces senior leadership changes
The changes are related to the planned retirement of a member of senior management later this year. Max A. Guinn will retire as President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division and James M. Field, is appointed in this position. Guinn is retiring after 38 years of distinguished service at Deere. Field has been a president in Deere's Agriculture & Turf Division. Source