A positive outlook for Ponsse’s first quarter of 2026
Ponsse’s interim report for the first quarter of 2026 is showing positive signs regarding machine sales PONSSE PRESIDENT AND CEO JUHO NUMMELA:“In the early part of the year, the forest…
Fastmarkets Sawn Timber and Market Trends Feb 2026
European sawn timber markets moved into February 2026 in a broadly cautious mood, with price stability across most grades and destinations masking a more anxious undercurrent driven by the eruption…
Komatsu Forest completes the acquisition of Malwa Forest AB
As of April 1, 2026, Komatsu Forest AB has finalized the acquisition of the Swedish forestry machine manufacturer Malwa Forest AB. The acquisition strengthens Komatsu’s offering within small, low-impact forestry…
Timber Markets- A Better Outlook But Still Slow
After a difficult two years, forestry is still recovering but starting to stabilise as global timber markets are heading towards a calmer and more predictable phase The timber markets in…
Russia’s Forestry is in Decline
In January, Russia’s forestry timber production experienced a significant decline of 18.4% compared to the same month last year, totaling 6.36 million cubic meters. In 2025, logging figures for Russia’s…
Volvo CE to close Rokbak
Due to rising costs and global trade challenges, Volvo CE will close its Rokbak articulated hauler business and concentrate resources on its portfolio of other hauling solutions. For more than…
PDM Huws Gray strengthens timber presence following Inverness investment
PDM Huws Grey Move saves jobs and creates the largest drive-through timber facility in the Inverness area. Leading builders’ merchant Huws Gray has announced a significant investment in its Inverness…
Another challenging chapter looms for those on the Front Line of Forestry.
Forestry, along with other industries, is being hit hard due to the conflict in the Middle East and it looks like this is going to have another major impact on…
Komatsu to acquire Malwa Forest AB
Subject to the completion of customary closing conditions Komatsu will acquire Malwa Forest AB on April 1st Komatsu to acquire Malwa Forest AB-Komatsu Ltd (hereafter “Komatsu”) (President and CEO: Takuya…
German round timber prices are skyrocketing
The German round timber market is starting 2026 with exceptionally high prices German round timber prices- The supply of timber is often insufficient to meet the needs of sawmills. According…