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Huws Gray takes over timber yard which collapsed into administration
Huws Gray has launched its own timber merchants in Ayr, at the site formerly operated by National Timber Group (NTG) under its Thornbridge brand. Photo Huws Gray Huws Gray has launched its own timber merchanting operation in Ayr, at the
Jo Beau electric self-propelled woodchipper has been launched.
New Jo Beau electric self-propelled woodchipper launched across UK Jo Beau has launched an electric self-propelled woodchipper that combines professional-grade chipping technology, enhanced productivity, manoeuvrability, and operator comfort for landscapers and gardener The M400 Drive™ builds on Jo
German Timber Prices Rise Sharply in 2026
German Timber Prices are Rising Sharply and Sawmills pay forest owners new record prices On the timber market, German Timber prices for spruce and pine in 2026 are higher than ever before. Timber is currently so scarce that
New Fero Tracked Carriers are powered by Danfoss
Fero Tracked Carriers, powered by Danfoss, ease material transport, improve safety at job sites and workshops Danfoss Power Solutions is supplying its Editron eDrive to VTS Track Solutions to propel the company’s new Fero Tracked Carriers. The ETP-10 and ETP-20
SP Maskiner “Always Ahead”
SP Maskiner are pioneers in forestry and were the first company to introduce the single grip harvesting head During a visit to Sweden, I got offered the opportunity to explore SP Maskiner, a prominent global supplier of Swedish-made
New Moipu Harvester Extender for Excavators
The Moipu Harvester EXTENDER 1900 hydraulic extension boom is an excavator attachment that can be used to increase the reach of the harvester The Moipu Harvester EXTENDER 1900 hydraulic extension boom is an excavator attachment that can be
Another Five Star Rating for Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks scores five stars again in Euro NCAP’s safety rating of Volvo FH Volvo Trucks adds two more trucks to its list of models that have been awarded Euro NCAP’s maximum score of 5 stars. Two variants
Utilising Harvester Thinning Data to Calculate Remaining Crop Volume
Accurately located harvester thinning data can be used to calculate an estimate of the remaining growing stock Harvester Thinning Data-In recent years, forest machine manufacturers have introduced accurate positioning as part of their equipment. With the help of
Three former Ethical Forestry Ltd directors admit to £70million fraud
Three former directors of Ethical Forestry Limited plead guilty following a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation into a £70 million investment scheme fraud. Former Ethical Foreetry Ltd Directors, Matthew Pickard, 56, Stephen Greenaway, 47, and Paul Laver, 47 from Bournemouth have been
ResourceWise-2026 Predictions for Pulp, Paper, and Forest Products
ResourceWise provides an analysis of their key insights and forecasts regarding the anticipated performance of global forestry in 2026. ResourceWise-The pulp, paper, and forest products industry endured another year of uncertainty and significant change in 2025. From new tariffs and
Estonia’s Decision to Cut Logging is an Industry Worry
Estonia’s decision to cut logging in state forests by 10% is worrying the industry The Ministry of Climate’s decision to cut logging in Estonia’s state forests by 10 percent will mainly affect sawmills, but may hurt the entire
STIHL 100 Years Celebration
STIHL 100 years and counting Dr Nikolas Stihl , Chairman of the Stihl Advisory and Supervisory Boards Presents the MS 500i Centennial Chainsaw to celebrate the STIHL 100 years Anniversary. What began as a one-man operation in a
New Powerful FB84DT Timber Crane from FTG Källefall
The brand new FB84DT Timber Crane is the largest and most powerful forestry crane in the FB series and is designed for demanding operations. Meet the FB84DT Timber Crane, the most powerful and advanced model in the FB series.
Komatsu XF895-3 forwarder Arrives in North America
Company’s largest forwarder is an ideal match for newly introduced XH951XC-1 wheeled harvester Komatsu XF895-3 forwarder is introduced to the North Americanmarket, a purpose-built machine with smarter designs and stronger elements for performance and productivity in the most
Planting more trees will help to cool the Planet
Planting more trees can help to cool the planet and reduce the fire risk Planting more trees can help cool the planet and reduce fire risk—but where they are planted matters. According to UC Riverside researchers, tropical regions
Why Timber Is Quietly Taking Over Luxury Architecture
Luxury architecture does not usually announce when it is changing direction. Materials move in and out of favor slowly, almost quietly Luxury architecture does not usually announce when it is changing direction. Materials move in and out of
Komatsu Forest’s Stability Concept
Innovations that last – 42 years of Komatsu Forest’s stability concept This year marks 42 years since the introduction of the first 901 – one of the world’s first single-grip harvesters designed from the ground up with a
National Timber Systems Rescued from Administration
National Timber Systems is Rescued from Administration and 160 jobs are saved National Timber Systems, a once-thriving entity in the timber industry, faced a significant downturn and ultimately collapsed last November. In a promising turn of events, the
Salvaging Sinker Logs from a Bygone Era
Retrieving sinker logs from historical US logging operations Sinker Logs-During the late 1800s and early 1900s, logs were commonly floated down rivers to reach sawmills for processing. This method, known as log driving, was essential for transporting timber
engcon and Komatsu strengthen their partnership
engcon and Komatsu announce enhanced integration through seamless tiltrotator technology engcon, the world’s leading manufacturer of tiltrotators, is strengthening its collaboration with Komatsu to deliver greater efficiency and convenience for excavator operators. This partnership focuses on simplifying installation
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We cover all aspects of the forest industry from ground preparation, road building, planting, harvesting, extraction, haulage, saw-milling, health and safety, through to the end product. We visit harvesting sites, contractors, hauliers, and timber processing plants to keep abreast of all the latest news and technology.
Spending most of my life in forestry has afforded me the opportunity to build up a network of highly experienced operators that I am able to call upon for trialling forestry equipment and accessories. Having this unique network of operators gives us the advantage of carrying out honest and unbiased trials in optimum conditions.
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