Written by loggers for loggers
15 years ago the first Alstor 8×8 was built. Now over 550 machines are delivered to customers around Sweden and Europe.
The company has continued the development into a full-fledged mini- forwarder with extremely good traction. In 2013, the brand new Alstor 821 was developed and first shown at Elmia Wood fair in June
The machines are appreciated by their owners for their robust and flexible design which generates good economy and easy service. Alstor owners are today ranging from professional contractors, energy companies, municipalities, civil protection, fire services and forest owners.
The family company with 12 employees is now led by Kristian Laurell who proudly has continued to produce a Swedish product. A very close cooperation with local subcontractors ensures a quality controlled work with good environmental thinking.
Alstor is today represented by dozens of retailers in Sweden and about a dozen other retailers around Europe.
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