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Logset signs contract with Australian dealer
ogset has signed a dealer- contract with Australian Karmet Enterprises with the first machine, a forwarder 10 F, on the way to Australia. Logset had studied the CTL market together with Australian Karmet for almost two years before deciding to penetrate the market.
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The Austimber 2012 exhibition at Mount Gambia will be held in March where Logset will be represented and the first forwarder on display will continue to serve Australian contractors after the fair. Karmet Enterprises is owned by Finnish Markku Turunen and will be Logset’s exclusive dealer in Australia. Karmet has created, together with Logset, a new contractor-friendly concept for taking care of after sales. It will also be launched at the Austimber. Nikkanen was satisfied with the
deal: “Logset has set a strong growth pace and now we see this
momentum in Australia. We believe we can sell some 10 machines per year initially. “A new approach for after sales
has created a lot of interest in Logset among the contractors. Markku Turunen has probably the best knowledge of the Australian market and is the right type of motivated dealer that we need for successful market penetration.”
Meanwhile, Logset Managing Director Pasi Nieminen tendered his resignation last year, which and has been accepted by the Board, has moved on to “new challenges” this year. Nieminen cited entirely personal reasons for the decision and took the opportunity to thank Logset’s customers and distributors for great collaboration and strong team spirit during his years at Logset. Logset has survived financially difficult times with committed, professional and
Logset’s chairman Tapio Nikkanen and the Australian dealer Markku Turunen witnessing the departure of a 10F forwarder for Australia.
motivated distributors and faithful customers, he said. Tapio Nikkanen, Chairman of the Board: “Mr Nieminen’s resignation due to family reasons is regrettable as he has done a great job, especially considering the challenging circumstances in the industry during past few years. The board of Logset has concluded that anybody in Pasi’s position would have made the same decision. Thus, the board fully approves his decision. We thank Pasi for all these years at
Stora Enso signs deal for new project
Stora Enso has signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a €150 million loan to be used for a new container board machine investment project at the Ostroleka Mill in Poland. The loan matures in 2023 “Our co-operation with EIB is good and we are delighted with
EIB’s continuing support for our strategically important investments,” Mats Nordlander, Executive Vice President, Packaging Business Area, said. “The investment at Ostroleka will strengthen our competitive position in corrugated packaging in the growing markets of Central and Eastern Europe, and is one more
Tigercat signs new
southern dealer Tigercat has replaced Forestrac Equipment Services with Allwood Equipment as its distributor in central east Georgia. Allwood Equipment is now a full line authorised Tigercat distributor
Allwood Equipment is a new company owned by the Coleman Family and Jamie Smith. The Coleman Family has operated a logging company in White Plains, Georgia for 39 years and is well regarded within the logging industry. Jamie Smith has been selling Tigercat equipment for 15
years. The owners have a strong understanding of the parts and service support that professional loggers require in order to maximise equipment up time and run a successful business. “We are excited about the
opportunity to partner with Tigercat,” General Manager Allen
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step in building sustainable and profitable growth for the Group. “The new container board machine is a modern product with greater capacity than the machine it replaces. It will not only renew our product offering, it will also improves our overall cost position through efficient internal supply of light-weight containerboard made
from recycled fibre.” The main items for the
Ostroleka project have been procured and construction work is progressing as planned. The €285 million container board machine investment project at Ostroleka is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2013, as announced in 11 January last year.
Logset and wish him all the best in his new position. In particular, we wish all the best and health for his family in the future.” “The process for selecting a new managing director is well under way. We believe that we will be able to announce the successor within the next few weeks.” Nikkanen was acting as Managing Director during the intervening period. Year 2011 was the second best
year in Logset’s history in terms of turnover.
Coleman said. “As loggers, we understand the demand for quality products and services. With our logging background and
Tigercat’s products, Allwood Equipment will fulfil both demands.”
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