John Deere predicts global logging machine sales for 2018 to be up by about 5 percent
This is as a result of improved demand throughout the world, led by North America. Construction and forestry sales increased 57 percent for the quarter. Deere's worldwide sales of construction and forestry equipment are anticipated to be up about 80 percent for 2018. The outlook reflects continued improvement in demand driven by higher housing starts in the U.S., increased activity in the oil and gas sector, and economic growth worldwide. Source
Doppstadt produces a new single shaft, high output shredder
With the exception of concrete, steel and iron; the new DW 308 Rhino shredder can virtually cope with all kinds of materials. It reduces volume in processing plants with high throughput and prepares the material for further use or recovery. It is the biggest single-shaft shredder that Doppstadt supplies. It is equipped with a quick-change system for a fast and easy change from M-tooth to XL-tooth or from L-tooth BioPower to L-tooth. It is capable of capacities exceeding 40 t/h. Source
USA news - Prinoth partners with Leslie Equipment in West Virginia
Leslie Equipment Company is a full-service dealer who will sell, lease and service Panther vehicles. This is the first time that Prinoth has partnered with a John Deere dealer. They will be starting with a good-sized fleet of Prinoth vehicles and have a well-established clientele. Source
North American news - JCB Power Systems announces a new distributor
The new distributor is HG Makelim Co., of San Francisco, a leading distributor of power products, supplying industrial engines, diesel fuel injection systems and generator sets and accessories throughout the western United States. This allows JCB Power Systems to further extend the reach of their Tier 4 compliant engines into OEM businesses on the West Coast and further afield. Source