Komatsu Forests MaxiFleet obtains an upgrade for machine management
MaxiFleet is a web-based fleet management system for forest machines that visualises information from each machine's control system. It now has an upgraded area management functionality that enables one to take care of and automate administrative tasks from your office, smartphone or home. Other features to make things easier for forest machine owners and increase profitability include remote support and an upgraded machine analysis function. Source
Ponsse makes changes in the organisation of their Area Directors
Forester Janne Tarvainen is responsible for the markets in Spain, Portugal, South Africa and Australia, and will be located in Vieremä, Finland. Besides Great Britain and Ireland, the Managing Director of Ponsse UK Ltd and Ponsse Ireland, Gary Glendinning, will also be responsible for Ponsse's markets in Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. Besides the Baltic Countries, Area Director Jussi Hentunen will also be responsible for Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Besides the Uruguay operations, Ponsse Uruguay Ltd’s Managing Director, Martin Toledo, will also be responsible for Ponsse’s operations in Chile and Argentina. Ponsse China Ltd’s Managing Director, Risto Kääriäinen, will continue in the management of Ponsse’s operations in China and will also be responsible for Ponsse’s operations in Japan. Source
Eco Log obtains a new dealer in Uruguay
Eco Log plans to expand their market presence in South America. To this effect, they have joined with the service experience of Mercado Forestal to offer Eco Log products in Uruguay. Source
Vermeer produces a brush chipper operation and safety video
The video is used for the demonstration of selected portions of machine operations and safe operating practices and applies to Vermeer chippers equipped with the patented lower feed stop bar. Source