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USNR names Dale Brown as President

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USNR names Dale Brown as President. He will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations of USNR.

A graduate of the business program at Linfield College, Brown began his professional career when he joined USNR as an accounting clerk in 1986. Since that time he has been promoted numerous times, progressively gaining greater responsibilities within the company and, along the way, developing experience and expertise across all the major functions of the business.

USNR operates four large manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Sweden, in addition to more than a dozen regional engineering, service, and sales offices in North America and across Europe.

The company is best known around the world for providing end to end solutions for sawmills and planer mills, including log lines, curve sawing gangs, edger lines, trim-sort-stack systems, dry kilns, and the optimization and control technologies that maximize the output and performance of that equipment.

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Ponsse and Sotreq launch cooperation in Brazil

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Ponsse Plc and Sotreq S.A. have signed a cooperation agreement on the sale, service and marketing of PONSSE harvester heads in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil.

“Minas Gerais is a key forestry area in Brazil, and we want to offer better services to our customers operating in the area. This cooperation supports our objective of being a strong player in Brazil’s harvester head market,” says Ponsse Plc’s Group Sales and Marketing Director Jarmo Vidgrén.

Sotreq has a total of four service centres in the Minas Gerais region. In addition to being a harvesting equipment dealer, the conglomerate also operates in the fields of construction, mining, energy, Oil & Gas and materials handling.

Ponsse’s Brazilian subsidiary, Ponsse Latin America, was founded in 2005. In addition to Sotreq, Ponsse also has another dealer, Timber Forest Equipamentos, in Brazil, responsible for PONSSE services in the three southernmost states, Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.

Ponsse Plc is a company specialising in the sales, manufacture, servicing and technology of cut-to-length method forest machines.

tyre

Tyre – Nokian Tractor King – Revolutionary from surface to core

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Nokian Tractor King is a new no-compromise tractor tyre for the heaviest of machinery and the most difficult terrain in forestry, earthmoving and road construction. The design from all-new tread pattern to fortified carcass is nothing short of revolutionary in a tractor tyre.

The demands set for an ultimate tractor tyre have grown difficult to meet since machine weights, horsepower and road speeds have all increased. For safe and sustainable forestry, earthmoving and road construction Nokian Tyres now presents the new Nokian Tractor King. With the supreme durability and traction of this tyre the horsepower of tractors can be transferred to the ground like never before, pushing the boundaries of what can be done with a tractor.

Nokian Tractor King is revolutionary from surface to core. It essentially has the carcass of a heavy-duty earthmoving tyre, complete with steel belts, extra cord layers and Aramid-reinforced sidewalls. This combined with strong rubber compound makes it extremely resistant against cuts and punctures of forestry, earthmoving and road construction work.

Many lugged tyres suffer from vibration problems, worsening with speed and tyre wear. Nokian Tractor King offers smooth ride on high speeds as well. Its durability, wear-resistance and environmentally friendly production process make it a sustainable choice for modern forestry, giving the driver peace of mind in all conditions.

 

Main features

  • 50% more tractive edges

Compared to conventional lug pattern. All-new tread pattern gives grip on all terrains from sticky clay to loose sand.

  • Maximum speed 65 km/h

Economical kilometres. Innovative, wear-resistant tread design for comfortable, cost-efficient mileage.

  • High load capacity 320 kPa

Durability for toughest conditions. Revolutionary core and sidewall design for top-class puncture-resistance.

 

Further information:

Toni Silfverberg, Head of Sales & Marketing, Nokian Heavy Tyres Ltd

toni.silfverberg@nokiantyres.com, tel. +358 10 401 7854

Teemu Vainionpää, Product Manager Forestry, Nokian Heavy Tyres Ltd

teemu.vainionpaa@nokiantyres.com, tel. +358 10 401 7175

Logset 6HP GT

Not Only Logset Fans Talking

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Ville Kopo was positively surprised when he got his new Logset 6HP GT harvester in March 2018. The rotating and levelling cabin of the harvester, as well as the 11-meter-long crane ease his works days significantly.

“I used to drive a harvester with four wheels and a ninemeter crane. Thinning is easier with this new machine and the harvester is a lot steadier. The machine feels more effective and during a work day I get more done than before”, he says.

Even the Logset TH55 harvester head surprised Kopo in a positive way.

– I thought it was only Logset fans talking when they bragged about Logset, but the harvester head has made a great impression on me. Only a button stroke is needed for the tree to go through the head and the measuring accuracy is very good.

Driving A Forest Machine Since Young Age

Kopo studied at Kullaan metsäopisto in Finland and became a forest machine operator at the age of 18 in 2003. First, he worked as an operator for a few years. Then he started his own company and bought a forwarder.

– My first forest machine was a Logset 4F forwarder. I drove it for a couple of years, until I started driving a harvester together with my father.

Today Ville Kopop owns the Logset 6HP GT and his father works for him. They drive the machine in two shifts and both of them work 8–10 hour shift. With the harvester they do everything from thinning to final cut, but most of the worksites are thinnings.

“The best part of my job is that I get to work alone. I listen to the radio a lot”, Kopo says.

PASCAL RÉTY
Vice President of Sales
+358 45 652 5645
PASCAL.RÉTY@logset.com

MARC MIMEAU
Area Sales Manager – United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain
+358 50 347 8606
MARC.MIMEAU@LOGSET.COM

roundwood

Slovenia: The value of purchased roundwood increased by 15% in April

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Slovenia’s roundwood purchased from private owners in April 2018 was worth Euro 6.2 million, which is about 55% more than in the previous month, mainly due to the higher quantity of purchased wood, reports  the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia.

The value of purchased sawlogs and veneer logs was higher by about 56%, of wood fuel by more than 62%, of pulpwood by about 48% and of other industrial roundwood by about 41%.

The value of roundwood purchased from private owners in April 2018 was 15% higher than in April 2017, mainly due to the higher quantity of purchased wood. The value of purchased sawlogs and veneer logs was higher by more than 10%, of wood fuel by almost 75% and of pulpwood by about 45%.

On the other hand, the value of purchased other industrial roundwood was by almost 38% lower than in the same month last year.

LVL

Stora Enso receives M1 classification for its laminated veneer lumber (LVL)

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Stora Enso’s laminated veneer lumber (LVL) has received M1 classification, which stands for low emissions. The classification divides building materials into three categories of which M1 is the best.

M1 label tells that the product has been tested in an independent and impartial laboratory, and it has fulfilled the specified criteria at the age of 4 weeks.

Emission Classification is product-specific and granted by the Finnish Building Information Foundation RTS.

Stora Enso’s Wood Products division provides versatile wood-based solutions for building and housing. Its product range covers all areas of urban construction including massive wood elements, wood components and pellets.

SCA

SCA ’s Timber is changing its name to Wood

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From now and until the end of 2019, we will gradually phase out the name Timber and instead start using Wood as the name of its business area. SCA will also use the Swedish translation Trä in some contexts.

“Our customers will still meet the same customer contacts at our company and we will provide the same products and services as before. The only difference is that we will now say that we come from SCA and SCA Wood when we introduce ourselves,” says Jerry Larsson, CEO of Wood.

Based in Sweden, the company produces solid-wood products, pulp, kraftliner, publication papers and renewable energy

Photo: Jerry Larsson, CEO of Wood.

turnover

Strong year for Renholmen 2017/18

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For Renholmen, which manufactures lumber handling equipment, the 2017/18 operating year was very good with near record levels of turnover for the Byske based company.

“Turnover hit 128 million SEK and that is close to an all time high. We are just below our record year of 2011, when we turned over 130 million. As regards profit we will need to wait for the final figures, but we can state it is a strong result,” says Renholmen’s newly appointed CEO PerJonsson.

Success in the market has meant that Renholmen has also grown in personnel over the year with a lot of new employees both at the head office in Byske but also in central Norrland and in the south of Sweden.

“We have continued to develop our offer and expanded our range with several new products, such as Stick Inspector, Auto Packer, Trimmer ElectroSinus and Electro Positioner. We feel continued confidence from the industry with a high demand for our solutions, which really contribute to the efficiency of sawmills. The Swedish market is responsible for the biggest proportion of the turnover. We have had an unusually large amount of projects, which is fantastic. During the year we have also opened a project office in Finland, where we have planted our flag and taken a leading market position,” says Per Jonsson.

Renholmen goes into this operating year with high ambitions.

“We have a strong brand, which is known for high quality and reliability. We will maintain that. The high pressure will remain and we will need to employ more, competent personnel. The expansion in Finland continues and we have also started an investment in Russia, where we have opened a sales office. The Russian government is investing billions in modernising their forestry and sawmill industries, so it is a markets that will be important to Renholmen in the future”, says Per Jonsson.

 

For further information:
Per Jonsson, CEO, Renholmen
Tel: +46 (0)70-651 38 33

Södra

Sodra sells Swedish operations in Kallinge and Umea to Sornsen Holzleisten

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Södra is divesting Södra Wood Kallinge and Södra Wood Umeå to the German company Sörnsen Holzleisten. The divestment date is September 1, 2018. Trade union negotiations in regard to the divestments will commence immediately.

“Last year, Södra Wood Grimslöv, UAB SIWood and Södra Wood AS were sold to Sörnsen. The operations in Kallinge and Umeå are now being sold to the same buyer. The acquisition of Kallinge and Umeå increases Sörnsen’s market share, and with competitive production and our strong sales and distribution organisation, they will be able to move the interior business in a positive direction. The acquisition will make Sörnsen a stronger, more stable and more competitive company,” said Peter Karlsson, Head of the Interiör business segment.

During spring and summer, Södra will be co-locating the Ronneby and Kallinge units in Kallinge. The investment and co-location will be finalised in connection with the divestment.

Södra Wood Kallinge produces mouldings, panelling and solid wood flooring, and has about 80 employees. Södra Wood Umeå produces mouldings and panelling, and has about 20 employees.

The buyer, Sörnsen Holzleisten, is the largest supplier of mouldings in Europe. The company produces a wide range of mouldings, in a selection of woods, and sells them to countries all over the globe.

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John Deere announces equipment, warranty additions to the forestry certified used program

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To better support customers, John Deere recently announced new equipment and warranty additions to its forestry certified used program.

The program, which ensures the value and reliability of used forestry equipment, will now include L-Series skidders and wheeled feller bunchers. Additionally, the warranty choices for all certified used skidders and wheeled feller bunchers now include an option to extend up to 12 months, in addition to the existing six-month offering.

“Our certified used program is designed to give customers a sense of security when purchasing used equipment,” said Kent Stickler, manager, Product Training and Information, John Deere. “Through this program, whether a machine has 5,000 hours or 8,000 hours, we are able to stand behind the quality of our equipment and provide our customers with the support they need to keep machines up and running.”

The most notable change to the program is the inclusion of the L-Series skidders and wheeled feller bunchers, providing customers with more certified used models. The new 12-month warranty option guarantees that customers are covered if any issues do occur with used skidders or wheeled feller bunchers. Forwarders, wheeled harvesters, and tracked feller bunchers and harvesters are still eligible for a six-month warranty.

The forestry certified used program provides loggers with reassurance when purchasing John Deere used equipment, including skidders, wheeled feller bunchers and harvesters, tracked feller bunchers and harvesters, and forwarders. Each used machine must pass a strict 100-plus point inspection in order to be certified. When using a certified machine, owners and operators can be confident in the quality of their machine, as John Deere and its world-class dealers back each piece of equipment.

Click here to learn more about the forestry certified used program.

Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division
Mailing:  P.O. Box 8806
Moline, IL 61266-8806

For Media Inquiries, Contact:
Amy Jones
imre
Phone: 410-821-8220
E-mail: amyj@imre.com

Photo: L-Series skidders and feller bunchers now included in program.