100th Komatsu Forest machine for Scottish Forestry Company

In an impressive milestone, a Scottish Forestry Company has proudly celebrated the arrival of its 100th Komatsu Forest machine! This remarkable achievement not only showcases their commitment to excellence but also highlights their ongoing dedication to sustainable forestry practices

This week, Komatsu Forest UK welcomed Elliot and Gavin Henderson, directors of the Elliot Henderson Group Ltd, to honour their remarkable achievement of reaching the 100^th Komatsu Forest machine and commemorate this exciting occasion.

80,000 Hours

That’s a remarkable amount of work hours for a single machine, the Norcar 600 owned by Erkki Rinne is taken well care of, it even has the original Diesel engine.
Kieran Anders Forestry

Kieran Anders is a forestry contractor working in the lake district. His work involves hand cutting and extracting timber using a skidder and tractor-trailer forwarder.
Promoting safety in the workplace

It is not possible to eliminate chain shot, but there are simple steps that can be taken to reduce the risk.
Glasfryn Fencing and Sawmill

Arwel takes great pride in the fact that the mill has no waste whatsoever, “the peelings are used for children’s playgrounds, gardens and for farm animals in barns in the winter and the sawdust has multiple uses in gardens and farms as well.
Keeping Timber Hauliers Safe

Timber hauliers need to encourage young blood in, and also look after the hauliers we have, we need make the sector a safe and positive place to work.

FIND US ON

Elliot Henderson Ltd. was founded over 35 years ago, initially focusing on tree planting with a small team. Since then, the company has expanded and diversified its operations into three main sectors: forestry, construction, and scaffolding. Today, Elliot Henderson Ltd. boasts a fleet of over 100 machines, reflecting its significant growth and commitment to providing various services in these industries.

100th Komatsu Forest machine — ***Gavin and Elliot Henderson, directors of the Elliot Henderson Group Ltd, collecting their awards at Komatsu Forest UK***

The Elliot Henderson Group Ltd stands out as one of the UK’s leading forestry contractors, known for its commitment to adopting cutting-edge technology. In the 1990s, the company was among the first in the forestry industry to utilise the Austrian-manufactured Syncrofalke all-in-one cable yarder, showcasing its innovative approach.

Today, the Elliot Henderson Group Ltd continues to focus on specialized mechanical timber harvesting on steep slopes, utilizing advanced equipment such as TimberMax traction assist winches to enhance operational efficiency and safety. Elliot Henderson Ltd boasts an impressive fleet of over 40 forestry machines, each designed to perform various tasks within the forestry sector, from the precision of clear felling and the careful thinning of woodlands to the challenges of steep ground harvesting, ground preparation, and the construction of forest roads

The team is dedicated to working with the natural environment while providing the highest quality of service in each project it undertakes.

Their impressive fleet features Skyline and Bucket winch machines, expertly designed for timber extraction in hard-to-reach areas. They also offer on-site brash clearance and stump removal, effectively supporting the biomass industry.

With a dedicated team of skilled chainsaw operators and certified tree climbers, they carry out aerial operations, including high pruning of hardwoods and carefully sectioning trees in challenging locations.