Herzog develops a new Synchrowinch for steep slope logging
Herzog have developed an external traction winch, the MW500 Synchrowinch, which uses an innovative 3-winch principal. The system consists of two dynamic anchor winches and one traction winch built onto a Ponsse Ergo base. Source: http://www.herzog-forsttechnik.ch/Englisch/homeENG.html
Fecon Inc. Announces Fecon UK Ltd and Tri-State Bobcat as new dealers
Fecon UK will cover the United Kingdom and Ireland and sell the complete line of Fecon FTX Tracked Carriers, Rubber Tire Tractors, Bull Hog Forestry Mulchers and Forestry Attachments. Tri-State Bobcat will cover Minnesota and portions of Wisconsin and Iowa. Tri-State Bobcat will offer Fecon’s line of Bull Hog® Mulchers, FTX Track Carriers and various other forestry attachments. Source: www.fecon.com
FAE develops new mulchers for excavators
The new mulcher for excavators are the UML/S/EX/VT models, which join the existing UML/EX and UMM/EX mulchers, designed to fit into the category of the most commonly used excavators (20 to 25 tons). The new models combine the compactness of the UML/EX with the robustness of the UMM/EX and completes the land clearing product line. Source: http://www.fae-group.com/us
Kobelco opens a new U.S. excavator plant
The new plant is Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA. It has begun manufacturing 20-ton class excavators, for which demand is the highest in the U.S. market. Kobelco plan to gradually increase production volume and expand the production menu. Source: http://www.kobelco-usa.com/