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 Imayoshi) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Komatsu Forest AB (CEO: Jens Bengtsson), has entered into an agreement to acquire the forest machine manufacturer Malwa Forest AB (Hyssna, Sweden; President & General Manager: Hans Lindberg), a forestry equipment manufacturer of the small segment.
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Subject to the completion of customary closing conditions, the acquisition is expected to close by April 1st, 2026. The impact of this acquisition on Komatsu’s consolidated financial results is expected to be minimal.
Forestry is in a period of change, where climate change, more stringent legislation and a growing global demand for sustainable materials accelerates the transition. Forestry remains essential for renewable raw materials, rural jobs and climate mitigation, but the way forests are managed and expected to operate is being redefined.
Malwa Forest is a Swedish based company, founded in 2009. The company develops and manufactures small harvesters and forwarders designed for selective thinning and sensitive terrain. Growing environmental requirements, a sharper focus on soil protection and climate impact have contributed to a rising demand for small forestry machines. This acquisition reflects that increasing demand.
“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.
Overview of Malwa Forest AB
Company Name: Malwa Forest AB (Privately held)
- Established: 2009
- Location: Hyssna, Sweden
- Founder: Magnus Wallin
- Business: Production and sales of forestry equipment
- Website: https://malwaforest.com
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