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 machines – a segment growing in importance as sustainability and soil protection become increasingly central to modern forestry.
Founded in 2009 in Hyssna, Sweden, Malwa Forest develops and manufactures lightweight machines designed for selective thinning and sensitive environments. Through the acquisition, Malwa becomes part of Komatsu Forest’s global operations, further broadening the company’s solutions for sustainable and efficient forestry.
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“This agreement is a natural extension of our ambition to find the best solution for the challenges we have in forestry today,” said Peter Hasselryd, VP Marketing & Sales Komatsu Forest. “It aligns with everything we do – from engineering solutions that reduce ground impact to enhancing our offer across the full forestry cycle. We welcome Malwa Forest as an important member of our forestry operations where we together meet the needs for modern forestry.”
“Malwa has developed strongly in recent years, and we see a growing demand for our type of lightweight forestry machines,” Magnus Wallin founder and Head of Business Development at Malwa Forest states. “To continue that journey and reach new markets, we believe this step is both natural and necessary. With Komatsu Forest we gain a strong industrial partner that creates long-term stability for the company while giving us the opportunity to grow further and introduce the Malwa concept to more customers around the world.”
The addition of Malwa Forest further strengthens Komatsu’s forestry business as a strong supplier of forestry products and solutions across all key stages of forest management.
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