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New Zealand foresters are saying that log supply to domestic and export markets is inextricably linked and can’t be separated, as Forests Minister Shane Jones now seems to be advocating. Forest Owners Association President Phil Taylor says a harvest of just about any forest will produce higher grade logs for domestic construction, some logs for[…]

A good news story – and they’re rare as hen’s teeth right now. Whanganui father says he is rapt to be spending so much time at home with his kids, after years of working 80-hour weeks. The lockdown has seen logging company owner Harley Pomeroy trade his 3am wake-up and trudge into the dark forest[…]

NZ forest industry organisations are planning how to get back to work when restrictions on non-essential work are lifted for the industry. Organisations, representing forest growers, transport, processing and contractors have set up a working group to develop risk assessment protocols in readiness for start-up of the industry sector. The National Safety Director of the[…]

DSE M-Series encompass displays, controllers and slave products that can be used together or independently to provide a range of flexible control solutions, allowing OEMs to meet the varying demands of Forestry equipment. The DSE M8xx Displays provide programmable display solutions for controlling off highway vehicles and equipment, through a robust, optically bonded, colour screen and button fascia.  A full[…]

Edmonton, April 7, 2020, the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) expressed its appreciation for the Government of Alberta’s decision to defer timber dues payments for up to six months. The decision comes in light of the intense hardship that COVID-19 has placed on forestry companies. Those who produce building products like lumber, plywood, oriented strand[…]

First and foremost, we at Trä & Teknik want to send out our warmest thoughts to everyone who in different ways is affected and affected by the current situation in Sweden and the world as a result of covid-19. The corona virus has affected us all in some way and many of us are currently[…]

In recent weeks, Renholmen AB made three major business agreements with a total order value of around SEK 135 million. Timber handling equipment will be delivered to sawmills in Finland, Sweden and Norway. “It’s great that we’ve gained this trust from both new and old customers. The deals are a good acknowledgment that we have[…]

The new wheel loader models feature a redesigned Z-Bar linkage which provides improved visibility to the front attachment. John Deere expands the L-Series Wheel Loader lineup with four new utility models, the 444L, 644L, 644L Hybrid and 724L. The new wheel loaders incorporate several customer-driven improvements to boost performance and productivity, including a redesigned Z-Bar loader linkage, an updated, ergonomically designed cab, electrohydraulic[…]

John Deere has expanded availability of SmartGrade, its proprietary grade control technology, into the 333G compact track loader. The implementation of SmartGrade is the first time a fully integrated grade control technology will be available on a compact machine. “Already, the 333 has a really good reputation in the market,” said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing[…]

Rottne Industri AB is entering its 65th year as one of the world’s leading forestry machinery manufacturers. Never before in the history of the company have so many forestry machines been delivered as in 2019. And the stage is now set for continued growth. All signs are positive for Swedish Rottne. The blue forwarders and[…]