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Finnish forest machine manufacturer Logset Oy and Brazilian heavy equipment dealer PESA (Paraná Equipamentos S/A) have signed a dealership agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, PESA will sell Logset machines, parts and services for the products manufactured by Logset. PESA’s territory of action covers the Southern Brazilian states of Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio[…]

Stella-Jones Inc. announced financial results for its 4Q and fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. 4Q 2017 sales amounted to $377.4 million, representing an increase of 10.4% from $341.7 million a year ago. Operating income totalled $29 million, or 7.7% of sales, in the 4Q 2017, versus $28.2 million, or 8.2% of sales, last year.[…]

Kebony has appointed Matthew Hodjera as technical and special projects manager for the United States. Hodjera, who’s had a professional relationship with Kebony since 2011, will be responsible for strengthening the scope and depth of service and support for Kebony’s fast-growing American AEC customer base. He will manage project-specific support, product resources, environmental and performance[…]

Brazil’s largest pulp producers, Suzano Papel E Celulose S.A. and Fibria Cellulose announced, the controlling shareholders of Suzano Holding S.A. and Fibria Celulose S.A. have agreed to a merger of the two companies. Under the proposed terms of the deal: Suzano being entitled to the total share capital of Fibria; and Fibria’s shareholders receiving, in[…]

Hiab announces the launch of MULTILIFT demountables and hooklifts. The Work Truck Show this week in Indianapolis, Indiana is set to see the launch of the MULTILIFT Hooklifts to the US market. Business owners, fleet managers and operators worldwide already rely on MULTILIFT to solve common load handling issues with its versatility and strength. This week’s[…]

The powerful Doppstadt wood chippers “For the forestry and timber industry, the performance, robustness and flexibility of the machines are essential for profitability”, reports Daniel Kürten, product manager in charge of the Doppstadt shredding division. “We have expanded the range of precision chippers by two solutions that suit the market needs”. The tracked Doppstadt DH[…]

More power, longer service life and a magnet that attracts everything to it Doppstadt, the environmental technology company, now offers its DZ 750 Combi universal shredder with even more powerful components. This combination shredder is designed to handle even the hardest job, and now not only has a new, efficient drive unit, but also an[…]

SPRINGER Group, a leading international technology supplier, has acquired a majority stake in Finnish company FinScan. A company with its head office in Espoo (Helsinki area) is a specialist in scanners and software for automated optimization of lumber in sawmills. FinScan has installed more than 400 scanners in over 20 countries around the world. Timo[…]

Australian researchers have developed a world-leading genetic DNA testing system that can predict key commercial attributes of an adult eucalyptus tree from a single seedling leaf, and provide a strong return on investment to forest growers. With research funding from Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) and industry to validate the technology, this breakthrough could[…]

It’s being announced that Prue Younger has accepted the position as Chief Executive for FICA (Forest Industry Contractors Association). Prue will commence this role on April 1, 2018 in a part time capacity for the next 12 months, as she will continue as Eastland Wood Council CEO until a new appointment is made. Prue has[…]