Ponsse

Ponsse to become first forest machine manufacturer to use SSAB fossil-free steel

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

VIEREMÄ, Finland, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SSAB and Ponsse Plc, one of the world's largest manufacturers of cut-to-length forest machines, have joined forces in a partnership in which SSAB is to deliver fossil-free steel to Ponsse gradually beginning in 2026.

Key Points: 
  • VIEREMÄ, Finland, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SSAB and Ponsse Plc, one of the world's largest manufacturers of cut-to-length forest machines, have joined forces in a partnership in which SSAB is to deliver fossil-free steel to Ponsse gradually beginning in 2026.
  • This partnership will further solidify Ponsse's position as a provider of sustainable forest machines and bring SSAB closer to its goal of establishing a fossil-free value chain.
  • Joint efforts are needed to meet the challenging CO2 reduction targets in forest machines.
  • Both companies prioritize sustainable solutions and will strive to make a positive impact on forest machines using SSAB Fossil-free™ steel, fostering innovation while respecting nature," says Lotta Ruottinen, Sales Director at SSAB Europe.

Ponsse to become first forest machine manufacturer to use SSAB fossil-free steel

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 1, 2023

VIEREMÄ, Finland , June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SSAB and Ponsse Plc, one of the world's largest manufacturers of cut-to-length forest machines, have joined forces in a partnership in which SSAB is to deliver fossil-free steel to Ponsse gradually beginning in 2026.

Key Points: 
  • VIEREMÄ, Finland , June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SSAB and Ponsse Plc, one of the world's largest manufacturers of cut-to-length forest machines, have joined forces in a partnership in which SSAB is to deliver fossil-free steel to Ponsse gradually beginning in 2026.
  • This partnership will further solidify Ponsse's position as a provider of sustainable forest machines and bring SSAB closer to its goal of establishing a fossil-free value chain.
  • Joint efforts are needed to meet the challenging CO2 reduction targets in forest machines.
  • Both companies prioritize sustainable solutions and will strive to make a positive impact on forest machines using SSAB Fossil-free™ steel, fostering innovation while respecting nature," says Lotta Ruottinen, Sales Director at SSAB Europe.

Lygg Expands Private Airplane Flights to General Business Travel in Nordic Countries

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

As business travel resumes its pre-pandemic pace and employees push back on the hassle of commercial airlines, Lygg is redefining business travel by offering private flights at the price of commercial air travel.

Key Points: 
  • As business travel resumes its pre-pandemic pace and employees push back on the hassle of commercial airlines, Lygg is redefining business travel by offering private flights at the price of commercial air travel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230207005311/en/
    Aviation startup, Lygg, will host new flight routes to and from select Nordic regions, redefining business travel through private flights.
  • From June last year, when operations began, Lygg has completed 52 flights to 17 destinations in 12 European countries.
  • “These new flight routes are a confirmation that the Lygg regional travel model is resonating with the business community,” said Roope Kakäläinen, CEO and Co-Founder of Lygg.

Ponsse's 19,000th forest machine completed at Vieremä factory

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Friday, February 17, 2023

"Thank you to the Elliot Henderson group and the Royal Burgh of Annan Pipe Band for coming to Vieremä to celebrate the 19,000th machine milestone with us.

Key Points: 
  • "Thank you to the Elliot Henderson group and the Royal Burgh of Annan Pipe Band for coming to Vieremä to celebrate the 19,000th machine milestone with us.
  • Today, Elliot Henderson Ltd comprises more than 40 forest machines which can undertake clear fell, thinning, steep ground harvesting operations, ground preparation or the construction of forest roads.
  • The company is also a founding member of the Forest Industry Safety Accord and is a member of the Forestry Contractors Association.
  • The first PONSSE forest machine was already delivered to the country in 1994, and the fleet now comprises nearly 400 Ponsse machines.

Ponsse's 19,000th forest machine completed at Vieremä factory

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 17, 2023

"Thank you to the Elliot Henderson group and the Royal Burgh of Annan Pipe Band for coming to Vieremä to celebrate the 19,000th machine milestone with us.

Key Points: 
  • "Thank you to the Elliot Henderson group and the Royal Burgh of Annan Pipe Band for coming to Vieremä to celebrate the 19,000th machine milestone with us.
  • Today, Elliot Henderson Ltd comprises more than 40 forest machines which can undertake clear fell, thinning, steep ground harvesting operations, ground preparation or the construction of forest roads.
  • The company is also a founding member of the Forest Industry Safety Accord and is a member of the Forestry Contractors Association.
  • The first PONSSE forest machine was already delivered to the country in 1994, and the fleet now comprises nearly 400 Ponsse machines.

Ponsse North America, Inc expands to southern USA

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

We want to provide all of our customers with the best machines in the world, exceptional service and the best parts availability in the industry," states Pekka Ruuskanen the President and CEO of Ponsse North America, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • We want to provide all of our customers with the best machines in the world, exceptional service and the best parts availability in the industry," states Pekka Ruuskanen the President and CEO of Ponsse North America, Inc.
    Ponsse North America, Inc is a subsidiary of Ponsse Plc and was established in 1995.
  • Ponsse also has full-line dealers and service dealers in various locations around the nation.
  • PONSSE products and their key components are designed and manufactured by Ponsse in Vierem.
  • Pekka Ruuskanen Ponsse North America, Inc President/CEO Cell: 715-360-0064 Email: [email protected]
    The following files are available for download:

Ponsse launches new technology: an electric forest machine

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

VIEREM, Finland, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ponsse and Epec are introducing the PONSSE EV1, an electric forest machine technology concept.

Key Points: 
  • VIEREM, Finland, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ponsse and Epec are introducing the PONSSE EV1, an electric forest machine technology concept.
  • While the forest machine will be commercially available later, Epec's technology can already be used in electric or hybrid-electric commercial vehicles and non-road mobile machines.
  • Ponsse provides sustainable harvesting solutions by listening closely to customer needs, and it also aims to lead the way in the development of forest machine technologies.
  • The PONSSE EV1 concept has been developed for forwarders with a 15-tonne load-carrying capacity, the most popular Ponsse forwarder size category.

Ponsse launches new technology: an electric forest machine

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 17, 2022

VIEREM, Finland, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ponsse and Epec are introducing the PONSSE EV1, an electric forest machine technology concept.

Key Points: 
  • VIEREM, Finland, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ponsse and Epec are introducing the PONSSE EV1, an electric forest machine technology concept.
  • While the forest machine will be commercially available later, Epec's technology can already be used in electric or hybrid-electric commercial vehicles and non-road mobile machines.
  • Ponsse provides sustainable harvesting solutions by listening closely to customer needs, and it also aims to lead the way in the development of forest machine technologies.
  • The PONSSE EV1 concept has been developed for forwarders with a 15-tonne load-carrying capacity, the most popular Ponsse forwarder size category.

Ponsse's new products for responsible forestry

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Friday, May 27, 2022

The PONSSE Scorpion Giant harvester and the PONSSE Mammoth forwarder respond to the highest requirements of modern forestry both in terms of ergonomics and productivity.

Key Points: 
  • The PONSSE Scorpion Giant harvester and the PONSSE Mammoth forwarder respond to the highest requirements of modern forestry both in terms of ergonomics and productivity.
  • "These new products strengthen our position as one of the world's leading suppliers of responsible harvesting solutions.
  • It is in a league of its own when it comes to crane lifting power, also when handling larger stems.
  • "Even though the Giant is the strongest harvester in the Scorpion range, the Bear is still our most powerful harvester overall.

Ponsse's new products for responsible forestry

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 27, 2022

The PONSSE Scorpion Giant harvester and the PONSSE Mammoth forwarder respond to the highest requirements of modern forestry both in terms of ergonomics and productivity.

Key Points: 
  • The PONSSE Scorpion Giant harvester and the PONSSE Mammoth forwarder respond to the highest requirements of modern forestry both in terms of ergonomics and productivity.
  • "These new products strengthen our position as one of the world's leading suppliers of responsible harvesting solutions.
  • It is in a league of its own when it comes to crane lifting power, also when handling larger stems.
  • "Even though the Giant is the strongest harvester in the Scorpion range, the Bear is still our most powerful harvester overall.