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Welcome to our September newsletter! Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive roundup of the latest news in forestry and used logging equipment and accessories for sale.
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JST SERVICES GROUP AWARDED KING’S AWARD
JST SERVICES GROUP AWARDED A KING’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE FOR INNOVATION JST Services Group (JST), based in Ayrshire, Scotland, has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation. JST is one of 252 organisations nationally to
Voodin’s timber turbine blades
Voodin’s World’s first’ wooden wind turbine blades installed in Germany These new timber blades by Voodin’s could significantly reduce the environmental impact of existing fiberglass and carbon composite ones. Source; Interesting Engineering German wind turbine blade maker Voodin
Waratah Forestry’s new hardwood harvesting head
Waratah Forestry Equipment introduces new H216 hardwood head Waratah Forestry Equipment has unveiled the H216 – a new two-roller head added to its 200 Series lineup. Built for hardwood, the H216 is strong enough to handle the toughest tree forms with accuracy
PONSSE wins iF Design Award 2024
Internationally Acclaimed iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 Given to the PONSSE Opti 5G Information System Internationally Acclaimed iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 Given to the PONSSE Opti 5G Information System Granted since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of
DEMO International® Heads to the Nation’s Capital
DEMO International® will take over the Ottawa/Gatineau area, September 19-21, 2024. A world-class event for the forestry industry, this edition will be hosted by SBC Cedar (SBC) on one of their forest properties in Venosta, Quebec. Typically occurring
MAN TGE Next Level, available from mid-2024
The van from MAN TGE Truck & Bus is receiving a major technological update with a redesigned driver’s workplace and new assistance systems for even greater comfort and safety. Modern: Completely new E/E architecture, new sensors and cameras,
KWF-Tagung 19th-22nd of June
KWF-Tagung World’s greatest forestry technology event takes place in Schwarzenborn, right in the center ofGermany 19th through 22nd of June 2024 The 18th KWF-Tagung takes place from 19th through 22nd of June 2024, in Schwarzenborn (Hessia, Germany). It
John Deere Forwarder Operator Required
Position Now Filled Operator for a John Deere 1210G Forwarder wanted for Central Region/West Coast of Scotland Prosser Timber Contractors require an experienced operator for a John Deere 1210G forwarder to work in the central belt and west
John Deere new H Series
NEW JOHN DEERE LARGE SIZE CLASS H SERIES FOREST MACHINES – A NEW STANDARD FOR LOGGING. The new large size class H Series John Deere harvesters and forwarders demonstrate higher productivity with lower fuel consumption, better stability, and
Ponsse-challenging 1st quarter for 2024
Ponsse-Interim Report for 1 January – 31 March 2024 Ponsse, January-March:– Net sales amounted to EUR 169.7 (201.7) million– Operating profit totalled EUR 1.2 (16.6) million, equalling 0.7 (8.2) per cent of net sales– Net result was EUR
UK timber imports drop by 6% during January
Falls in UK softwood, hardwood and plywood imports account for a six per cent drop in volumes during January 2024, according to the latest TDUK statistics. UK Timber import volumes started 2024 around six per cent lower than
German logging volume down in 2023
A total of 70.6 million cubic metres (m3) of wood was felled in German forests in 2023. This means that logging was 10.3% lower than in the previous year (2022: 78.7 millioncubic metres). According to the Federal Statistical
MAN: First autonomous truck on the motorway
German Federal Transport Minister Dr Volker Wissing and MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp accompany the first drive of an autonomous truck in Germany MAN Truck & Bus is the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to receive a Level 4 motorway
PALFINGER EPSILON Generation 3 in Spain
THE FIRST PALFINGER EPSILON GENERATION 3 CRANE HAS ARRIVED IN SPAIN Since its debut at the Interforst 2022 fair in Munich, Germany, the PALFINGER EPSILON GENERATION 3 forestry cranes have been a game-changer. These cranes stand out for
British Columbia plants its 10-billionth tree
British Columbia is celebrating the 10-billionth tree planted since reforestation programs began in 1930, with two billion of those trees planted in the past seven years. “Throughout the British Columbia province, people are seeing the impacts of climate
Black Bruin unveils new X-series Rotators
Black Bruin is extending its rotating shaft motor portfolio. The new X-series will meet market demand in various industrial applications, including recycling, marine and offshore, pulp and paper, construction, mining, and material handling. The X-series, with its patent-pending
Nokian Tyres Soil King Improve Fuel Efficiency
Improved fuel efficiency and increased productivity within reach of more farming professionals: Nokian Tyres introduces Soil King VF product family for HHP tractors Nokian Tyres Soil King VF is the first tractor tire that utilizes Nokian Tyres Flexforce® VF
New Volvo Penta’s D17 Industrial Genset
Volvo Penta’s most powerful engine – the D17 – supports the current business needs of industrial customers as well as their future demands as they navigate the energy transition towards decarbonization using renewable fuels. This is just one
Silent Scania
Swedish truck maker Scania is working with SCA to put the world’s first all electric timber truck into production in a bid to decarbonize the logging industry. Swedish truck maker Scania is working with SCA to put the
MAN expands its zero-emission portfolio
The initially planned small series of around 200 MAN units is to be delivered to customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland and selected non-European countries as early as 2025. Commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus will
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About Forest Machine Magazine-Forestry News
Forest Machine Magazine is a dedicated online hub for forestry news that keeps you updated with the latest information covering all aspects of forestry.
We feature current forestry news, the latest equipment, and interesting stories about the people and companies involved in ground preparation, road building and maintenance, planting, thinning, harvesting, extraction, timber haulage, sawmilling, and wood processing.
Our editor, Rab Easton, is a second-generation forestry professional with nearly 50 years of hands-on experience. He has worked on harvesting contracts throughout the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the USA. He began his career as a chainsaw operator with the Forestry Commission, where he earned his forester qualifications but chose to pursue timber harvesting instead of management. He also qualified as a Forest Machine Operator Instructor, training the next generation of operators at Barony College in Parkgate, near Dumfries.
Being a part of the forest industry and being known by the people and contractors within it has been a huge asset to Forest Machine Magazine, as it has opened doors that remain closed to others.
In the nine years since its establishment, Forest Machine Magazine has built a network of highly experienced operators who provide reliable feedback when trialling equipment and accessories in real conditions.
Rab’s wife, Wendy, was initially a tree surgeon who worked at Canterbury Cathedral before transitioning to horticulture and specialising in plant propagation. She has played an instrumental role in Forest Machine Magazine, managing client relationships, photography, graphic design, and maintaining the website.
We made the decision this year for the website, monthly newsletter and our social media pages to be our sole outlets for information about current events, equipment, and features, allowing us to publish instantly rather than adhering to deadlines
Written by loggers for loggers, forestry is not just a job but a way of life.
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