Russia’s Forestry is in Decline
In January, Russia’s forestry timber production experienced a significant decline of 18.4% compared to the same month last year, totaling 6.36 million cubic meters. In 2025, logging figures for Russia’s…
Another challenging chapter looms for those on the Front Line of Forestry.
Forestry, along with other industries, is being hit hard due to the conflict in the Middle East and it looks like this is going to have another major impact on…
Komatsu to acquire Malwa Forest AB
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…
German round timber prices are skyrocketing
The German round timber market is starting 2026 with exceptionally high prices German round timber prices- The supply of timber is often insufficient to meet the needs of sawmills. According…
New Waratah 628HX High Capacity Harvesting Head
The high-capacity Waratah 628HX harvesting head provides quick and agile performance. This durable head delivers impressive feeding with exceptional delimbing and felling capabilities – all in one productive package. The…
Komatsu 825TX Forwarder-Contractors Report
Small machines, big advantages – why Andreas Aggesund enjoys working with his Komatsu 825TX When a teenage Andreas Aggesund saw his neighbour’s new Komatsu 840TX for the first time, something…
Two new Engines from John Deere Power Systems
John Deere Power Systems Unveils New JD5 and JD8 Engines at CONEXPO 2026 John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) is bringing A New Era in Power to CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, presenting a…
Kesla Expands KESLA twinAX Shear-Cutting Solution to Larger Harvester Head Models
As the harvesting of small-diameter timber continues to increase worldwide – driven by growing demand for energy wood, plantation forestry, and higher productivity requirements – equipment efficiency is becoming increasingly…
Ponsse’s Service Agreements Are Popular With Contractors
Ponsse’s service agreements have increased by 47% in Finland An increasing number of timber harvesting contractors are choosing to maintain their forest machines through Ponsse service agreements. At Ponsse, this…
Experts warn of timber overproduction in the EU
Timber overproduction for pulp and paper producers is a cause for concern Timber Overproduction-Finland’s forest industry could be forced to reduce capacity again as rising raw material costs and weaker…