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Wood-Mizer establishes Australian corporate offices

Wood-Mizer has established Wood-Mizer Australia with corporate-owned offices in Victoria and Western Australia and the appointment of Ian Lendrum as Director of Wood-Mizer Australia.  Source: Timberbiz Wood-Mizer has a long history throughout Australia with active sales and support te
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Forestry mulcher for compact tractors

SEPPI’s range of forestry mulchers for tractors and PTO tractors has been expanded to include a new forestry mulcher. SEPPI M mulchers already cover tractors in the highest power class. This time, the focus is on compact tractors with the aim of offering an efficient maintenance tool
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Satellite positioning for machine precision

Digital developments unfold at a fast pace, and for forestry this means opportunities for new, smarter ways of working. Thanks to developments in the satellite positioning technology GNSS, MaxiFleet, the Komatsu Forest fleet management system can now show the machine’s position within
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Ponsse modernizes its global ERP solutions

Ponsse has stated that its customers will receive even better service than before and in a more efficient manner as its new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution streamlines and automates processes. Source: Timberbiz The new ERP solution has already been successfully implemented
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Offsetting mulcher for roadsides and more

SEPPI has released its new offsetting mulcher for the mulching of vegetation along watercourses and roadsides. In addition to the L9 flex type for 130-240 HP tractors, the lighter L7 flex version is now available, for 80-160 HP tractors, which replaces the original SAV model. Source:
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Ponsse takes the automation prize for its electric forest machine

Ponsse’s and Epec’s technology concept PONSSE EV1 has been rewarded with the Finnish Society of Automation’s Automation prize. The prize is given every two years by society to reward significant research and development work done in the field of automation. Source: Timberbiz PONSSE EV
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Combilift celebrates 25 years with new products

As Combilift celebrates 25 years of innovation, the company plans to ensure that 2023 will be a year to remember, by launching multiple products across various exhibitions on a global scale. Source: Timberbiz To kick off, the newest product – the COMBi-CUBE was launched at the LogiMAT
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On track for Onetrak test days

Onetrak is holding its first Dig Days in NSW, at Kemps Creek on 2-6 May for attendees to view a range of equipment and get in the operator’s seat and test some of these new machines out. Source: Timberbiz You will have the chance to demo a selection of machines from Hidromek, Dressta
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The global forestry trailer market forecast to grow

The Global Forestry Trailers Market was valued at US$171.3 million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$249.5 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period (2023-2033). Source: Timberbiz The market growth can be attributed to various factors, including the incr
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Bell’s new range of graders

Bell Equipment has expanded its product range to include motor graders. With several units running in diversified applications, production has been set to begin as early as Q3 2024. Source: Timberbiz Bell Equipment Product Manager, Warren Swart, said: “Grading applications require a r
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