Ponsse’s factory investment in Vieremä is progressing according to plan, and construction work on the factory extension will begin in early July.
The first phases of construction on Ponsse’s Vieremä factory extension project include demolition and site preparation, relocation of existing structures, and foundation work and piling, all of which have started.
During the summer, construction work will bring temporary changes to parking arrangements and to heavy-traffic routes within the factory area.
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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.
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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.
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It is not possible to eliminate chain shot, but there are simple steps that can be taken to reduce the risk.
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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.
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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.
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The aim of the approximately ten million euros in investment is to strengthen the factory’s productivity and capabilities while improving the flexibility and efficiency of production operations.
The Vieremä factory investment is part of Ponsse’s long-term commitment to developing its production operations and strengthening the company’s competitiveness.
Ponsse launches EU-funded project – Refactory to be established in Iisalmi, Finland
Ponsse is launching the ExtendedLIFE project, funded by the EU’s LIFE Programme. The project aims to extend the service life of used forest machines and increase the reuse of machine components. As part of the project, Ponsse will establish a Refactory in Iisalmi, Finland, where used machines can be refurbished, dismantled, and recycled on an industrial scale.
“Our goal is to significantly extend the lifetime of forest machine components and improve the efficient use of materials. We aim to even double the service life of key components and achieve substantial environmental benefits in line with our sustainability targets,” says Katja Paananen, Chief Responsibility Officer at Ponsse.
The ExtendedLIFE project develops new solutions that enable more efficient refurbishment, reuse and recycling of forest machine components.
Ponsse has already established circular-economy processes for forest-machine components. In 2010, a remanufacturing unit was established in Iisalmi, where components are refurbished for reuse. The operation has gradually expanded. In 2025, the volume of refurbished or reused spare parts reached 222 tonnes. Through the ExtendedLIFE project, these operations will be further expanded and scaled up to industrial levels.
The project also includes the development of a digital marketplace for remanufactured components and training for personnel, dealers and value chain partners in circular economy and remanufacturing practices.
“As a result of the development work, a new Refactory concept will be created, enabling forest machines to be refurbished, dismantled and recycled as efficiently as possible. The Refactory will be established near Ponsse’s service and logistics centre in Iisalmi during 2026. The project is expected to increase employment in Iisalmi in areas such as machine dismantling and installation work,” says Ville Ohukainen, Circular Economy Coordinator at Ponsse.
Ponsse is utilising digital tools and AI-based solutions in the project to anticipate maintenance needs and direct components for refurbishment, reuse or recycling.
“For Ponsse customers, the project will primarily be visible through improved availability of refurbished and remanufactured spare parts. This will provide more cost-effective options for machine maintenance and support the long service life of forest machines,” Ohukainen says.
ExtendedLIFE project in brief
ExtendedLIFE is a project funded by the EU’s LIFE Programme in which Ponsse develops industrial-scale remanufacturing and recycling of forest machine components. The aim is to extend component lifetimes and significantly reduce material use and emissions. The project’s total budget is approximately EUR 5 million, of which 60% is funded by the EU’s LIFE Programme.
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