New Komatsu Forest partner for service and sales in Switzerland
Komatsu Forest will provide service and sales in Switzerland again after the merge of Mahler AG and Robert Aebi Landtechnik AG. Komatsu Forest's new partner in Switzerland is INTRASS AG, with their headquarters in Rottenschwil. The owner, Mark Intrass, has experience with Komatsu Forest products and is now responsible for sales and service of new and used Komatsu forest machines in Switzerland. Source: http://www.komatsuforest.com/default.aspx?id=1848&newsid=143550
Ponsse wins the international Swedish Steel Prize for 2015
The prize was awarded for the new Scorpion harvester, which utilises the properties of high-strength steel. High-strength steel has the benefits of reduced total weight, which in combination with low ground surface pressures, makes the Scorpion more environmentally friendly, especially in soft terrain. Source: http://www.ponsse.com/media-archive/news/ponsse-wins-swedish-steel-prize-2015
Volvo Construction Equipment presents global market contraction figures
The year-to-date information shows the European market is being down by 7%, mainly due to a drop by Russia and a slowdown in France. Excluding Russia, the European market is up by 3%. North America showed growth of 4%, but this shows signs of slowing. The 36% decrease in South America is caused by Brazil which is being affected by slow economic development and low overall business confidence. The Chinese market has continued to decline sharply, falling 50% in the year-to-date. Source: http://www.volvoce.com/