Scania achieves record market share in Europe
Scania’s market share in Europe reached a record high of 17.2 percent during the first half of 2015, compared to 15.3 percent during the same period of 2014. This began last year with the transition to the Euro 6 emission standard. Order bookings in Europe increased by 41 percent to 13,270 (9,410), while the total order bookings amounted to 19,823 (20,987) trucks during the second quarter of 2015. Source: http://www.scania.com/media/pressreleases/N15026EN.aspx
2016 Council on Forest Engineering to coincide with Demo International
The 2016 COFE Annual meeting will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on September 19 - 21, 2016. The meeting will coordinate with the Canadian Woodlands Forum, The faculty of Forestry at UBC, and the Demo International Conference. Source: http://cofe.org/index.php/115-2016-annual-meeting
Komatsu introduces the new WA380-8 wheel loader
The new loader uses a 191 hp (140 kW) Komatsu variable geometry turbo charged and after cooled Tier 4 Final certified engine. It uses up to six percent less fuel than its Tier 4 Interim predecessor. It makes use of Komatsu’s SmartLoader Logic software combined with a lockup torque converter, which activates in second, third and fourth gears. This system provides optimal engine torque for improved acceleration, hill climbing, a higher top speed and fuel savings. Source: http://www.komatsuamerica.com/our-company/press-releases/2015-07-13-wa380-8