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.
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