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Waratah extends the reach of website advice

10 September 2019
Waratah has launched new web pages for its forestry customers. The new sites extend the reach of the company’s global web page with regional web pages that complement its support team expertise and retail locations. Source: Timberbiz WaratahSales.com provides a one-stop location for p
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Axtor 4510 Komptech all purpose wood chipper and shredder

29 August 2019
The new Axtor 4510 Komptech is an all-purpose wood chipper that is the smallest in the Axtor series, but is perfect for both chipping and shredding. It’s an entry-level machine for small to medium-sized plants as well as contract service providers. Source: Timberbiz Like its big broth
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Astra clears the log jam for Plantation Logging

20 August 2019
Harvesting timber requires a unique type of vehicle, especially when the plantation tracks are steep, slippery and muddy after rain – it’s an environment where 8×8 traction makes a world of difference. Source: Timberbiz And it was due to these demanding conditions that Plantation
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Schaeffler gets its bearings right

20 August 2019
Schaeffler’s split technologies including bearings, housings and seals have been recognised for their downtime saving and safety benefits by being selected as a finalist in the safety category of the national 2019 Bulk Handling Awards. Source: Timberbiz A major benefit of the new fami
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Nokian Tyres acquires wheel company

08 August 2019
Nokian Heavy Tyres has acquired Finnish heavy equipment wheel company Levypyora Oy. This company has two business lines, wheels and steel structures, and serves several original equipment (OE) manufacturers and aftermarket customers (AM) in forestry, agriculture and earthmoving applic
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John Deere releases IBC for 1470G Harvester

01 August 2019
John Deere has introduced its Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) for the 1470G Harvester, which is the largest harvester model available in the John Deere line-up. The IBC technology, first introduced to the harvester category by John Deere in 2018, increases precision and accuracy during
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New forwarders from John Deere

18 July 2019
John Deere’s new 910G and 1010G Forwarders provide loggers with ultra-comfortable cabs and a variety of boom, load space, axle and cabin options, and they can be customized for different worksites or operational needs. Source: Timberbiz “With the addition of the new 910G and 1010G For
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John Deere completes new US training facility

16 July 2019
John Deere has completed the construction of its new facility in Coal Valley, Illinois. The 696m2 facility is part of the Construction & Forestry Training Campus and includes three classrooms that can be used separately for training purposes, or combined to hold over 250 people fo
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Komatsu Forestry launches new models at SkogsNolia

20 June 2019
Komatsu Forestry has launched an upgraded product range at forestry expo SkogsNolia, with the majority of the machines new. The machines are equipped with a brand-new engine installation conforming to the latest emission legislation. The new, future-proof control system, MaxiXT, was a
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Editor John Hudswell retires

05 June 2019
After 14 years as editor at Ryan Media (Australian Forests & Timber News, Australasian Timber, Daily Timber News) John Hudswell is finishing on 7 June 2019. I have worked closely with John for the past seven years while writing and producing Daily Timber News and I will be very sa
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