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Recent Research Publications
“Forest Road Planning, Construction and Maintenance to Improve Forest Fire Fighting: a Review”
Recent Research Publications
“Comparison of machine learning methods for dry biomass estimation based on green logging residues chips”
“Cost comparison of non-frozen and frozen forest road construction in changing climates”
Industry Information - Husqvarna Results For 2009
Like most companies, Swedish based Husqvarna had a trying year in 2009. Market conditions were weaker than 2008, with retailers being hesitant to increase stocks.
Equipment Manufacturer And Dealer Movements
Relationship between Bell Equipment and John Deere to change.
Southern Africa – Dealer required for Ponsse’s Southern African operations.
Newsflash - What's Happening In Forest Engineering?
United Kingdom news – New standards for sustainable forest management released.
Australia news - Forest road construction and maintenance courses presented in Melbourne during March 2012.
USA news – John Deere assists foresters to take action against the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.
New CEO for Husqvarna.
Case provides tips for overhauls and maintenance of construction equipment.
Profiling Husqvarna
In 1689, Husqvarna was established as a weapons foundry for the Swedish armed forces! Today, Husqvarna produces forestry, park and garden equipment, as well as construction power tools and equipment. Husqvarna focuses on the general consumer as well as the professional. In 2008, professional forestry products accounted for about 45% of the Husqvarna Groups total sales of professional products.
Learn More About - Caterpillar
In the previous two issues we talked about the chainsaw manufacturers. Now we move on to the purpose built forestry equipment manufacturers. We kick off with Caterpillar.