New Log Max dealer for Finland
Ove Ljungqvist will assume the responsibility for marketing, support and service of Log Max harvester heads and accessories in Finland. Source: http://www.logmax.com/en/news/new-dealer-in-finland
Logset appoints a new Marketing and Communications Manager
Mrs Kia Lettelin has been appointed as Marketing and Communications Manager for Logset Oy starting from November 2016. Her experience from the marketing and communication field is diverse. At Logset, Lettelin will be responsible for internal and external communication, cooperation with national and international media, developing marketing materials, and arranging events, like exhibitions. Source: http://www.logset.com/Home
Morbark releases their new M18R tracked chipper
The 18″ (46 cm) capacity chipper was seen to be a cost-effective solution for fire and pest cleanup efforts in the US. It has 400mm (15.7 in) rubber tracks, with 4.84 PSI ground pressure and low-speed and high-speed travel ranges of 1.6 km/hr (1.0 mi/hr) and 2.9 km/hr (1.8 mi/hr). Source: http://www.morbark.com/press-releases/morbark-debuts-track-chipper-tree-care-product-updates-at-tci-expo/
Ponsse Chairman Juha Vidgrén wins Finland's Entrepreneur of the Year award for 2016
Juha Vidgrén was also selected as the winner of the Production category, and will represent Finland in the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year competition in Monte Carlo in June 2017. The EY Entrepreneur of the Year is an international award for fast growing and responsible businesses among entrepreneurs. Source: http://www.ponsse.com/media-archive/news/juha-vidgren-finland-s-best-growth-entrepreneur
USA news - Komatsu America appoints Midlantic Machinery as their forestry distributor for Delaware and Maryland
Midlantic Machinery will handle the full-line of Komatsu forestry equipment, and is also the distributor in these areas for Komatsu construction and mining equipment. Source: www.komatsuforest.us