Ponsse is expanding its dealer network in the United States. On 1 July 2024, Ponsse signed a dealer agreement with the company Bailey’s, based in Woodland, California. The new dealer will focus on the sales, servicing and training of PONSSE forest machines in the states of California and Nevada.
The company was founded in 1975 by Bill and Judith Bailey in Laytonville, California. Bailey’s is still a family company, now owned by the second generation – Bill’s sons, Nik and Sam Bailey.
Bailey’s has been in the forestry industry since the beginning. They started by selling chainsaws and accessories, tree care products, work clothing and other forestry equipment. Over time, they have grown into a premier supplier of forestry products in the region and are also known for their marketing catalogue, which is published annually. In 2014, they expanded their product line to include sales and servicing of larger industrial forestry equipment.
“We are thrilled to partner with Ponsse and bring their exceptional forest machines to our customers in California. Ponsse’s equipment is synonymous with quality and innovation, and this partnership allows us to offer our clients the best solutions for their forestry operations. Our team is excited to provide the sales, support and service that Ponsse customers have come to expect.
This new partnership aligns with Bailey’s mission to support the forestry community by offering cutting-edge tools and equipment that enhance productivity, safety and sustainability in the field. Customers in California can now access Ponsse’s complete range of products, backed by Bailey’s industry expertise and dedication to customer service. To celebrate this new partnership, Bailey’s will be hosting a series of launch events across California at which customers can learn more about Ponsse’s machinery, meet with experts, and see demonstrations of the equipment in action,” says Nik Bailey, CEO, Bailey’s.
“The partnership with Bailey’s is an exciting opportunity for Ponsse to expand into a new market area. Logging in California has mainly been done using traditional methods, but there are signs that cut-to-length logging is the future over there as well. There are a few Ponsse machines in the region already, and we hope to increase that number. It will be a long-term process, but we believe Bailey’s is the right partner for us in the region. They are well-connected in the local forestry industry, and as a family company, it is a great cultural match with Ponsse,” says Samuel Vidgren, Ponsse Plc, Area Manager, USA Dealers.
Most of the logging in the region is steep-slope logging in the mountains. The estimated standing timber volume in California is 1.4 billion cubic metres. The forest cover is mostly softwood – mainly pine in the mountainous areas.
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