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PONSSE ANNOUNCE TEMPORARY LAYOFFS IN 2025
Ponsse invited its Finnish personnel to change negotiations in accordance with the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings on 19.11.2024. The negotiations were held on Monday 25.11. together with the shop stewards and ended in a good understanding. The negotiations discussed the possible adjustment measures to prepare Ponsse for the weakened market situation in 2025.
In the negotiations, it was agreed that Ponsse will prepare for temporary layoffs of a maximum of 90 days in 2025. The possible temporary layoffs concern 850 Ponsse employees under negotiation, excluding the Finnish sales and service organisation and Epec Oy. It is a question of preparing for 2025, and more detailed plans may be made during next year.
ZIEGLER SAWMILLING GROUP FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY
It has been reported that Ziegler sawmilling group, a part of one of Europe’s largest wood companies has filed for insolvency, it is ranked at the 10th largest sawmill group in Europe with the largest sawmill in Germany. However, none of Ziegler’s subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy.
German media OberpflazECHO reported the insolvency.
The company’s annual report in 2022 showed that it had debts of Euro 326 million. Over the past few years, it has led a push into production expansion. But due to a drop in demand from the construction sector and problems with supply chains it has struggled to meet its debts.
The Zeighler Group has more than 3000 employees in Germany, Sweden and Romania.
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That’s a remarkable amount of work hours for a single machine, the Norcar 600 owned by Erkki Rinne is taken well care of, it even has the original Diesel engine.
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Kieran Anders is a forestry contractor working in the lake district. His work involves hand cutting and extracting timber using a skidder and tractor-trailer forwarder.
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It is not possible to eliminate chain shot, but there are simple steps that can be taken to reduce the risk.
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Arwel takes great pride in the fact that the mill has no waste whatsoever, “the peelings are used for children’s playgrounds, gardens and for farm animals in barns in the winter and the sawdust has multiple uses in gardens and farms as well.
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Timber hauliers need to encourage young blood in, and also look after the hauliers we have, we need make the sector a safe and positive place to work.
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KOMATSU CLIMATE HEROS
The statement “Forest machines are destroying the world,” made by a young child, sparked the creation of the Climate Heroes project. Stephen Bellas, MD at Komatsu Forest UK, took this comment to heart. Recognizing the need to change the perception of forestry among children, he aimed to inspire and recruit the next generation.
The talent shortage in the forestry industry is a significant issue that requires a long-term solution. A survey conducted in local schools revealed that many teachers were unfamiliar with Komatsu Forest and the forestry industry. This gap in knowledge needed to be addressed.
Komatsu Forest UK, based in Carlisle, partnered with the Community Sports Trust (CST) of Carlisle United Football Club to launch the Komatsu Climate Heroes project in 2023. The CST focuses on community support, working with schools, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting the elderly.
Since January 2024, CST has delivered 20 different classes, each consisting of six sessions on climate change and the environment. The program has already involved 370 children, teaching them the basics of climate change, biodiversity, and local and global environmental actions.
After five weeks of classes, the children visit the Komatsu Forest site to learn about the forestry cycle and harvesting. For many, it is eye-opening to discover that a tree planted today will be harvested when they are old and retired.
The project will continue in 2025, with plans to involve 600 more children, bringing the total to nearly 1,000 participants over two years.
Mr Bellas and his team are deeply committed to the project and find it incredibly rewarding to support the next generation. The project truly captures the essence of Komatsu’s values and has not gone unnoticed, with the Komatsu =
By educating and inspiring young minds, Komatsu Forest UK is not only addressing the talent shortage in the forestry industry but also contributing to a more sustainable world.
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