Written by loggers for loggers
Komatsu Forest has been a part of the Komatsu Group since 2004. However, the company has been synonymous with sustainable forestry innovations and solutions since 1961. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forest machines, Komatsu operate in all important forestry markets around the world. A partner to trust and a partner who can offer a complete range of machines, services, maintenance and spare parts for modern forestry.
The company has both headquarters and manufacturing in Umeå, Sweden. The new factory is built on the industrial area Klockarbäcken in the outskirts of the city and this is one of the largest investments in industrial Sweden right now.
The factory is carbon neutral in its production, which is achieved through efficient energy supply with solar panels, modern building techniques and geo energy. As for IoT, Komatsu Forest takes a step towards the fourth-generation industry, where the company’s manufacturing process is connected.
Next generation forestry machines – Komatsu Forest introduces upgraded harvesters and forwarders Komatsu Forest presents a new generation of forestry machines, where both harvesters and forwarders have been comprehensively updated…
In the UNESCO Spreewald Biosphere Reserve, a log corduroy road is currently being constructed using round timber to enable low-impact access to a wetland area. A Komatsu 951XC harvester equipped…
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…
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…
Wanted-Operator for a Komatsu 875 Forwarder in the Angus and Perth Regions of Northeast Scotland Harold Taylor Timber requires an operator for a Komatsu 875 Forwarder. The successful applicant will…
How Komatsu forestry equipment with Smart Forestry technology is helping the Spanish government protect the forest in Tenerife from wildfire – and what this means for the future of wildfire…
A Glimpse into the Future – A New Concept Prototype of Assisted Steering is Unveiled Komatsu Forest has developed a concept prototype called assisted steering; this feature offers numerous benefits…
Komatsu is launching a new model of its largest harvester, the Komatsu 951XC-1 harvester. It’s purpose-built for enhanced stability, performance and productivity to the most demanding forestry operations. The Komatsu…
Aiming to Enhance Safety and Productivity in Forestry Operations, Komatsu to Begin Trial Introduction of Komatsu Forest’s CTL (Cut To Length) Forestry Machines in Japan Komatsu is enhancing its forestry…
Komatsu makes Smart Construction Remote Standard for all its Machine Control and Guidance Systems Komatsu is pleased to announce that Smart Construction Remote will now be available as a standard,…