Einari Vidgrén Foundation rewarded forestry professionals for the 18th time
The Einari Award, the Einari Vidgrén Foundation’s key recognition, was granted to Heikki Ahola from H.A. Forest Oy, and Arvo and Markku Manninen from Koneurakointi Veljekset Manninen Ky. In addition to the Einari Award, recognitions were given in four different categories: lifetime achievement, special recognition, operators and students. In 2023, the Foundation’s awards totalled EUR 199,200. Source
Komatsu Forest’s production at Klockarbäcken in Umeå will become completely carbon neutral
Komatsu Group has a vision of being carbon neutral by 2050. This applies to both the production and use of Komatsu machines. The company moved into its new facilities in 2021 and ever since then the business has been close to achieving the target to become carbon neutral. Thanks to the dismantling of operations in the old premises, securing that all energy bought is climate neutral, and the fact that the wheel loaders used in the company's production are no longer fueled with diesel, the company has now achieved the coveted goal of a carbon-neutral production. Source
Cargotec and SSAB partner to bring new zero-emission recycled steel
Cargotec and SSAB are taking their partnership to the next level by introducing SSAB Zero™, a fossil carbon emission-free recycled steel, to the cargo and load handling industry. Cargotec plans to gradually start using this steel in its products this year. Source