Ponsse releases 2012 financial statements
Net sales remained very similar to 2011 (Euro 314.8 million), even though the total market reduced significantly. The demand for forest machines in Europe was lower, but Russia and North America experienced strong demand. Ponsse indicates that all investments, as well as the renewal of product and production technology, went according to plan. Operating profit (Euro 24.5 million) was slightly lower than 2011. Source: www.ponsse.com
Greg Porter appointed as new export manager for Log Max
His responsibilities include North America, South America, South Africa, Asia and Oceania. He has been with Log Max since 2001, previously serving the North American market from Canada. He will report to Micael Olsson, the President of Log Max AB. Source: http://www.logmax.com/en/news/greg-porter-export-manager
Silvatec appoints Dieter Angerer as CEO
Danish producer of forestry machines, Silvatec Skomaskiner, has tasked Dieter Angerer with overseeing the strategic direction of Silvatec. Angerer, an Austrian, has held senior management positions in Siemens and Nokia Siemens. Source: www.silvatec.com/uk/pressemeddelse.htm
New 521F wheeled loader from Case
The new wheel loader has a 12% increase in fuel efficiency compared to previous models. It is available in standard Z-bar, extended reach and tool carrier models. Source: http://www.casece.com/en_us/News/Pages/New-Case-521F-Wheel-Loader-Achieves-Advanced-Performance-FuelEfficiency-with-New-Features-and-SCR-Emissions-Technology.aspx
New 644K hybrid wheeled loader from John Deere
The 644K hybrid utilises two sources of energy; being diesel and electric. The loader captures regenerated energy as it is being created and uses it to power the machine. It is equipped with a John Deere PowerTech 6.8-l IT4/Stage IIIB engine. Source: http://www.deere.com/wps/dcom/en_US/corporate/our_company/news_and_media/press_releases/2013/construction/2013feb6_woc_644k.page
Net sales remained very similar to 2011 (Euro 314.8 million), even though the total market reduced significantly. The demand for forest machines in Europe was lower, but Russia and North America experienced strong demand. Ponsse indicates that all investments, as well as the renewal of product and production technology, went according to plan. Operating profit (Euro 24.5 million) was slightly lower than 2011. Source: www.ponsse.com
Greg Porter appointed as new export manager for Log Max
His responsibilities include North America, South America, South Africa, Asia and Oceania. He has been with Log Max since 2001, previously serving the North American market from Canada. He will report to Micael Olsson, the President of Log Max AB. Source: http://www.logmax.com/en/news/greg-porter-export-manager
Silvatec appoints Dieter Angerer as CEO
Danish producer of forestry machines, Silvatec Skomaskiner, has tasked Dieter Angerer with overseeing the strategic direction of Silvatec. Angerer, an Austrian, has held senior management positions in Siemens and Nokia Siemens. Source: www.silvatec.com/uk/pressemeddelse.htm
New 521F wheeled loader from Case
The new wheel loader has a 12% increase in fuel efficiency compared to previous models. It is available in standard Z-bar, extended reach and tool carrier models. Source: http://www.casece.com/en_us/News/Pages/New-Case-521F-Wheel-Loader-Achieves-Advanced-Performance-FuelEfficiency-with-New-Features-and-SCR-Emissions-Technology.aspx
New 644K hybrid wheeled loader from John Deere
The 644K hybrid utilises two sources of energy; being diesel and electric. The loader captures regenerated energy as it is being created and uses it to power the machine. It is equipped with a John Deere PowerTech 6.8-l IT4/Stage IIIB engine. Source: http://www.deere.com/wps/dcom/en_US/corporate/our_company/news_and_media/press_releases/2013/construction/2013feb6_woc_644k.page