Month: October 2026

For contractors, the cost of getting transport wrong rarely stops at a late start. It can mean a prohibition, damage to a bridge or roadside furniture, a machine exceeding weight…

James Jones & Sons Engineering Division played an essential role in forestry history, with its well-known brands, Highlander and Highland Bear, gaining worldwide recognition. In 1976, as I embarked on…

The UK’s leading timber business, BSW Timber, is reviewing the sawmilling operations of its Carlisle site, with a view to remodelling it as a sawn timber processing and distribution hub.…

A harvester can be working faultlessly at 10 am and be on its side in a ditch before lunch. A hydraulic hose can burst over a watercourse, or a machine…

Global Forest Products Market Trends in the First Half of 2026 Global forest products markets experienced mixed conditions during the first half of 2026, with shifting trade flows, regional price…

A forestry winch that seems well-spec’d in a dealer’s yard can perform differently on a wet, off-camber extraction rack. Forestry winch reviews should focus on real-world performance, not just brochure…

Amid the US midterm elections, Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Ottawa’s retaliation have become central issues in timber-producing Maine, where the economic fallout is significant. Maine Loggers -Residents of Maine’s…

Cummins deploys new wedge capsule engine braking technology across three engine platforms Cummins Inc. has confirmed that its new wedge capsule engine braking technology, designed to deliver faster engine braking…

Electric forestry machinery has advanced but hasn’t replaced diesel on harvesting sites. Contractors should focus on which jobs can benefit from quieter operation, lower emissions, and reduced fuel handling without…

The production of softwood products at German sawmills has experienced a significant decline of 14%. This reduction highlights the challenges faced by the industry and reflects trends in demand and…