Hiab extends the warranty for all Loglift and Jonsered crane models
Hiab, part of Cargotec, will globally extend the standard warranty to two years for all Loglift and Jonsered forestry and recycling crane models. The warranty will be valid for all cranes ordered from 1 August 2019. Terms and conditions remain the same, including the three year warranty on steel components. Source
The Logset hybrid harvester is selected as the Forest Machine of the Year in France
The medium-sized Logset 8H GTE Hybrid harvester, launched by Logset in spring 2019, received a well-earned acknowledgement at the Libramont exhibition, held on the French-Belgian border in July 2019. The French forestry magazine Bois International, together with a large committee, chose the harvester. The choice was based on innovativeness and environmental aspects, such as fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. The prize was received by Area Sales Manager Marc Mimeau and Chairman of the Board Tapio Nikkanen. Source
Nokian Heavy Tyres is acquiring a Finnish heavy equipment wheel company, Levypyörä Oy
With its two business lines, wheels and steel structures, Levypyörä serves several original equipment (OE) manufacturers and aftermarket customers (AM) in forestry, agriculture and earthmoving applications. Annual net sales of Levypyörä are approximately EUR 18 million. With the acquisition, Nokian Heavy Tyres can offer innovative new solutions to its existing customers and increase wheel volume as well as further improve its service level. Levypyörä was founded 64 years ago and it employs approximately 100 people in Nastola, Finland. Source