INDUSTRY NEWS


New forest owners focus on preservation


just a return on their investment. At least as important to them is to care for their forests in a long- term, environmentally suitable way. That was clear among both the visitors and exhibitors at this year’s SkogsElmia in Jönköping from 4-6 June.


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“This year’s fair was a trend break. Forest owners are now demanding that the big forest companies and their sub- contractors use gentler methods to reduce ground damage and other types of impact on the environment. We’re now selling 70% of our machines to professional contractors,” said Magnus Wallin, Business Development Manager and founder of the machinery manufacturer Malwa, one of a growing number of manufacturers of small forest machines for


ew-generation forest owners are managing their own forests and aiming for more than


professional use.


SkogsElmia is the Nordic region’s biggest forestry fair. Exhibitors included a number of manufacturers of full-size machines, including Sampo Rosenlew and Ponsse. Sampo Rosenlew unveiled its very first forwarder and Ponsse presented its upgraded Buffalo forwarder with its active cab levelling system called Active Frame. “There was a lot of interest in the new cab. It was a good fair with a large number of contractors among the visitors,”


stated Carl-Henrik Hammar, the new Managing Director of Ponsse’s Swedish subsidiary.


Other innovations also made their debut at SkogsElmia: Pewag of Austria had the world premiere of its new-generation tracks for forest machines; Tamtron exhibited its new crane scale with wireless transmission; and ATV Lifeguard had the European premiere of its flexible roll bar for quad bikes. More information from www.elmia.se


Diary of events


World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology Montreal, Canada 19-22 July, 2015 www.bio.org


Bioenergy 2015 Jyväskylä, Finland 2-4 September, 2015 www.bioenergyevents.fi


Biomass Heating – Market development and technologies Linz, Austria


14-17 September, 2015 www.oec.at/en/projects/events


The Energy Event Birmingham, England 15-16 September, 2016 www.theenergyevent.com


The Renewables Event Birmingham, England 15-16 September, 2015 www.therenewablesevent.com


International Advanced Biofuels Conference Stockholm, Sweden 16-17 September, 2015 www.


advancedbiofuelsconference.org


Ponsse’s new Active Frame cab levelling system attracted interest at SkogsElmia.


Fresh look for The Energy Event


A series of fresh initiatives for 2015, a critically important year for the UK energy sector, have been unveiled by i2i Events for The Energy Event at the NEC, Birmingham, from 15-16 September. This year, The Energy Event, which takes place alongside The Renewables Event, will see a stronger conference programme, a new hosted meeting programme with energy suppliers, closer collaboration with the industry and an impressive roster of participating energy providers and organisations focused on showcasing new technologies, best practice advice and driving innovation in the sector.


Formulated in close partnership with key industry and event stakeholders to address the important issues, The Energy


Event’s popular conference programme is a strong focus for 2015. More than 60 free- to-attend CPD sessions are scheduled to feature at the event across three show theatres in what will prove to be one of the major attractions for visitors. The key themes that will be discussed during the sessions this year include EMR, ESOS, top business saving tips in energy and environmental strategy, commodity pricing updates and innovations in energy management.


The Energy Event will also provide access to the services, products and advice of more than 160 exhibitors. Significant organisations and new companies signed up for 2015 include Corona Energy, Philips Lighting, BIU British


Independent Utilities, InTouch - IS Ltd, Lucy Electric, Clarke Energy, Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd, ASL Holdings Ltd, Lark Energy, Lightsource RE, Siemens Financial Services, Waterscan, Wingas, SSE, National Grid, Carlo Gavazzi and many more.


The organisers will also be extending the 121 Professional Services, launched at last year’s show. This provides the chance for senior level visitors to gain guaranteed face-time with must- see companies. Visitors can fill in a short survey, enabling the chosen exhibitor to prepare in advance and progress the conversation from an enquiry to a more concise, tailored meeting during the show. More information from www.theenergyevent.com


Forest Romania Zizin, Romania


16-18 September, 2015 www.forestromania.com


Biofuels Int’l Expo & Conference Porto, Portugal


22-24 September, 2015 www.biofuels-news.com/ conference


Expobiomasa Valladolid, Spain


22-24 September, 2015 www.expobiomasa.com


Forlener ‘15 Turin, Italy


25-27 September, 2015 www.forlener.it


World of Energy Solutions Stuttgart, Germany 12-14 October, 2015


www.world-of-energy-solutions. de


Fuels of the Future Berlin, Germany 18-19 January, 2016 www.fuels-of-the-future.com


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