Newsflash – What’s happening in Forest Engineering?

Einari Vidgrén Foundation once again rewards merited forest industry professionals

The foundation bearing Einari Vidgrén’s name will also reward merited forest industry professionals in 2021. The period for online applications will open on 14 May, with awards totalling EUR 200,000. The goal of the Einari Vidgrén Foundation, established in 2005 by Industrial Counsellor Einari Vidgrén, founder of Ponsse Plc, is to increase appreciation for work performed in the field of mechanised harvesting and for work performed in the forest industries in line with responsible and sustainable development. Source

Logset Oy and Green Projects sign a dealer agreement to market and sell Logset products in Southern Africa

​For Logset this means claiming an area on a new continent: Africa. Under the terms of the agreement the new dealer will provide sales, service, and parts for the Logset equipment. Green Projects service territory includes all of Southern Africa. The main office of Green Projects is in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Source

Komatsu’s small D39i-24 dozer offers enhanced automation

With innovative intelligent Machine Control (iMC 2.0), Komatsu’s smallest intelligent dozer, the D39i-24 lets you program 3D design data directly into the 77 kW (105 hp) machine. Operators, even those with less experience, can work with efficiency, guided by sophisticated automation. Features include proactive dozing control, tilt steering control, lift layer control and quick surface creation. Source

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