Friday, 23 December 2011

A year has passed!

Imagine how quickly a year can pass by. It feels like yesterday I was writing the first blog of the year renaming it “2011 – The ultimate challenge”. 160 blogs have become over the year, a fantastic number, with and even more interesting content. In Fors MW, we believe in open rather than closed doors. Our openness in the blog is clear proof of that.


Fors MW is investing heavenly in marketing in everything from our ads, which are contained in nine countries in seven languages in 49 magazines continuously throughout the year, to our participation in trade shows all over Europe. Our dealers each year carry out numbers of demonstration days and participating in the regional fairs, while Fors MW took responsibility for the major events in countries such as Spain, France (SIMA), Finland, England and Sweden. Under the slogan “The future is here!” we proudly showed our most news-packed stand ever at SkogsElmia in Jönköping, Sweden. Never before in my Fors MW career have I been as proud as at that moment!



Our website is currently our most important marketing tool, available in seven languages in its entirety and will soon be updated to nine languages, in which we choose to add the Norwegian and Brazilian languages. The website has lead to several new dealers from parts of the world that to us previously has been undiscovered corners. Many are the old dealers who visited us for information and training during the year. This year´s main event was the dealer trip from Sweden, where around 70 dealers from across Sweden were flown over for education, presentation of news and a tour of the factory. An important and meaningful time that together with all the visits we´ve had over the year, are something that we remember with joy!


Several new dealers have strengthened up the Fors MW team and everyone, old or new, are worthy of mentioning but the list would be too long. The huge introduction that Helms in Denmark conducted for BIGAB after years of declining sales is well worth a special recognition and so are our Irish dealers Dave Power Plant which against all odds, took on sales of forest trailers and succeeded beyond expectations. The fact that our Norwegian, Finnish and German dealers have ensured that the sales of lumber trailers has broken all previous records are of course worth its special mentioning!


Sales during the year were really good. 2011, FARMA sales surpassed all previous records, both in complete sets as well as loose cranes, the energy cutters under the name BC 18 (introduced 2011) beats all expectations as are the sales of our grapple series. The new dump trailer that was introduced on the market has started well in its sales, BIGAB hook lift systems retain their good level while the BIGAB crane Z 6,6 has become something of a bestseller. This has been a year where old workhorses in our product range strengthened their position and newcomers in some cases proved that old are not always best!


During the year we strengthened our aftermarket team with its headquarters in Norrköping, Sweden with three people. This will speed up the delivery of spare parts, improve the internal administration and provide reinforcement for support and reclamations handling. In Estonia, we have dogged, casted, built and mounted in several parts of the factory all to get the 27 m long laser at place, the 300 kg heavy press with capacity of 3000 tons, the completion of the container workshop, the new two component coating system that has contributed to one of the best paint jobs on the market just to mention some.


2011 Fors MW changed management when Leif Fors, founder of Fors MW, after years of being CEO decided it was time to leave the daily responsibilities to the Vice President Peter Kastberg. Peter Kastberg in his role as CEO will follow in the spirits of Fors MW and continue the successful path of the business idea. The Boards appointed Leif Fors to the role of executive chairman. Leif is also ultimately responsible for the company´s product development and thus daily on location at the factory.


Finally, one can look back and agree that 2011 probably was a year full of challenges some tougher than others, some as yet only in the initial stage while others are in place and functioning properly. We know that a lot is waiting around the corner. 2012 will be the year of surprise, a year of even more exciting challenges but also a year where we continue to work on strengthen the role as the responsible market leader!

CONGRATULATIONS FORS MW 20 YEAR - 2012!

2012 Fors MW celebrates 20 years on the market! We promise a year that you will not forget and from our side we simply say – let the party begin!

We at Fors MW in Estonia, Sweden, Germany, England and China would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Through;
Ulrica Fors Stenmarck
Market/Information manager AS FORS MW





























Monday, 19 December 2011

En tid att ge!



This is such an important blog so we share it in both Swedish and English. For the English blog see just below.

En tid att ge!


Det är morgon. Du hör alarmklockan som ringer alldeles för tidigt. Det är dags att gå upp ur din varma och sköna säng.

Du har en säng och rena lakan.

Om du har riktig tur finns det någon där vid din sida då du lyfter dina ögonlock för första gången den där dagen, någon som vet hur du vill ha ditt kaffe och som kanske brygger dig en kopp under tiden du tar din dusch.

Du är inte ensam och det finns gott om varmt rinnande vatten.

Medan du njuter av ditt kaffe och funderar över vad du ska ha till frukost eller om du ska ha någon överhuvudtaget börjar du så smått fundera över vad du ska ha på dig till jobbet idag och allt detta funderande börjar göra en smått galen, eller hur? Alla små beslut som ska fattas.

Men en sak vet vi - Du kommer inte att gå hungrig och du kommer inte att vara kall.


Sedan rusar du iväg till jobbet.

Det finns en plats där du behövs. Där du gör skillnad.

Hela dagen kommer du att göra sådant som måste göras. Du kanske älskar det, du kanske hatar det men när dagen är tillända har du en familj och vänner att gå hem till.

Du kommer inte att passera obemärkt!

Vet du hur lyckligt lottad du är?

Ibland glömmer i alla fall jag…

Fors MW har som tradition att ge och under åren har det blivit en hel del till välgörande ändamål. I år har vi precis som förra året valt att ge en betydande summa till de hemlösa i Tallinn. Gåvan är tänkt att bjuda på en fin julmiddag och värme under den kommande långa och kalla vintern.


Donera som vi har på:
Tallinna Rehabilitatsioonikeskus
Account no : 221015838965
IBAN EE122200221015838965
Swedbank

A time to give ...




Its morning. You hear the alarm clock ring and realise that its time to wake up ... to get out of Your warm and cozy bed.

You have a bed and clean sheets.

If Your truly lucky there is someone waking up beside You, someone who knows how You like Your coffee and makes You a cup while You shower.

Your not alone , there is plenty of hot water.

While enjoying the coffee Your trying to decide what to have for breakfast or should You have it at all? And what to wear to work today.... it makes you nuts doesnt it?!

You wont go hungry and get cold.

Then Youll rush off to work.

There is somewhere You need to be.

All day long Youll do what You need to do. You may love it , You may hate it ... but in the end, when everything gets done You have a home and a family to go to.

You will not go unnoticed.

Do You know how lucky You are?
I sometimes forget...

Fors MW continues the tradition of giving. This year (as we did last year) Fors MW donates a substantial sum to the homeless of Tallinn. The money provides for a nice Christmas dinner and gives warmth during a long and cold winter.

Donate as we have:
Tallinna Rehabilitatsioonikeskus
Account no : 221015838965
IBAN EE122200221015838965
Swedbank

Friday, 16 December 2011

Christmas party!










Yesterday evening Fors MW had its traditional Christmas party at noon traditional grounds. We left the office to head for Tallinn and the Indian restaurant Chakra. At place we were served fantastic foods and some nice drinks. We had a good time together and as always it feels so nice to look around the room and feel that you are among friends!


A head of the dinner our CEO Peter Kastberg presented a short over view over the fantastic year that has soon passed. Sales have been amazing and several new introduced products during the year have more than contributed to the good numbers. Next week it is time to sum up the year here in the blog. Then you will be able to read more about our interesting journey in 2011.

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

In need of education!



To deliver a top notch product is a good first step but nevertheless not enough. Delivery control and transferring knowledge about the actual product when a dealer is handing over the product to the customer is equally important. It is important in our goal for pleased customers but also necessary in regards to the CE mark.

Are you a customer to our products? You should always have your machine controlled by the dealer accordingly to the delivery control check list and his knowledge about the products do´s and don’ts. Are you a dealer? Are you or your staff in need of more knowledge about the product you sell in regards of aftermarket and handling instructions? If so, let us know and we will invite you to come to Estonia to receive practice and training.

Thursday, 8 December 2011

On Your Birthday, Ago


Our wish wish for You is a light soul and a happy heart,
that You make laughter as important as air,
and play as essential as hard work...
That You believe in Yourself and the magic and power that are all Your own,
and that Your eyes are open to the miracles within and around You...

May joy,smiles and a lot of luck follow You through Your life!

Wednesday, 7 December 2011

A walk down memory line

On the final day of my visit to France I headed to the town of Caen, to then take the boat back to the UK, with time to spare I visited a place which is beyond words, a place where statistics mount, where feats of bravery and determination make you reflect on the previous days.

I travelled through this fantastic country of France, free, seeking trade, forging friendships and flying the flag of a company not from these shores, not from even close to this place, yet was made to feel welcome by all, greeted by men with free minds, in a free economy, who freely opened up to our products, ideas and visions.

After my last afternoon. The word “free” is what sticks in mind and drew me to some of these interesting places ,I visited a cemetery ,where 2781 men lay in graves, in the words of the gate upon entering, ``laid upon the alter of Freedom” . It’s a place where the world stand still for a few moments, its quiet, very quiet , an atmosphere that money couldn’t buy, the wind has no sound, the birds no song, even the cows in the next door field walk in a silent slow world.

Harry Jackson,21, Stafford England. James Tennat 20, Utah U.S.A. Patryik Dudek 24 Poland James “jimmy” Ranch,21,Edmonton,Canada,four young men, from four different countries, who names are upon some of the grave stones I read, to who, I owe debt, I debt of freedom to travel like I did, a freedom to write this I guess.

The sad thing is, this cemetery is one of many, some on a scale you would not believe without seeing, I place I would say you must visit some day for sure, I will be back.

After reading some of the reports from June 6th 1944 during my visit, then returning to the ferry home, reading about economic meltdown, cash crisis, credit crunch in the news paper ,I cast my mind back ,to Harry, James Patryik and James, and thought ,life isn’t too bad….is it????

Tom Belton
Sales representative BIGAB

Tuesday, 6 December 2011

A French road trip

A couple of weeks ago I travelled into France to meet with clients and dealers mostly to follow up on the enquiries that we have had from there the last couple of months. It was a fantastic trip. It is great to see the country that you work so hard to promote our machinery to, to get a sense of feeling for what goes and where and how things are working. I was quite shocked to see the scale of farming in the northern areas and down through the midlands. There are some very large farms and huge infrastructure to service it like sugar factories and grain plants.

As I travelled further south on what has to be said, superb roads, the farms seem to become smaller and more diverse with wine production, live stock and forests. The dealers which I visited were impressed with our products and likewise, I was impressed with the level of stock they seem to have on yard. All around I was made to feel very welcome and I look forward of my next visit to this wonderful country.

Tom belton
Sales representative BIGAB

Friday, 2 December 2011

Did You know...

That Swedish Monarch, king Johan II 1497-1501 , was prescribed gingerbread as a remedy against his depression ? People believed that gingerbread makes one happy.And one wants his/her king to be happy – dont You agree?

We dont have kings in Estonia but we do serve a little bit of happiness here today-just in case.

To Rene ...


May this Birthday be full of light and laughter,
a fireworks explosion of joy.
May it live in Your memories,
creating happiness and satisfaction
whenever You remember it...


Happy, happy Birthday!

Thursday, 1 December 2011

Report from China





At Fors MW we travel several times a year to our office in China. Once in place in Shanghai we use the opportunity to travel this huge country. We literally travel back and forth to look for suppliers for our products.

Something that strikes us in our travels is that virtually all is made in China today. Everything is available and the brands from back home that states that they produce trailers based on providers locally possible buy most of their parts quite expansive from a nearby provider but in which, in turn, imports directly from China.

Here at Fors MW, we are proud of our three market-leading products and we have for example never hidden that we produce and assembly our products in Estonia and why should we? Here is an engineering tradition that goes at least as far back as the Swedish.

Nor have we avoided talking about the parts that we purchase from China, our trips, or our office in the country for that matter, and why should we? It is good products at place but you need to know which contracts to sign, you need to have experienced people at place that has dealt with the people and culture before and you do need to have regular checks of the quality. Did you know for example that Fors MW has one person at place whose only task is to travel around to our suppliers for quality control?

However, there is a big difference between us and other competitors. We deal direct with the factory in China and do pay accordingly, while others purchase from subcontractors (though imported from China) but with mark –ups that the customer ultimately pays for through expansive products.

Recently one of our purchasers, Svante Högnert, visited China and went for a tour. He also had the opportunity to visit some really interesting exhibitions focused more on the products we produce. Along with him on the tour was Norris Xiao responsible on-site in China for the team handling the day to day operations.

It was a pleasant trip, but as always you will find everything from suppliers that you must do business with to the contrary. It is ultimately about finding good quality products at reasonable prices. Buying the cheapest on the market has never paid off and has never been the goal for us here at Fors MW. If the quality is not complied with, we always produce the part ourselves at place in Estonia. That is quality that You can trust!


Tuesday, 29 November 2011

AS Fors MW in Germany

2011 has soon come to an end andwe are proud to say that we have had a successful year in Germany despite tough economical situation. Over the year we have meet with lots of satisfied customers. In April we visited Forst Live in Offenburg where we showed our CT 6,3 - 8 with overrun brakes among others. There are several really good qualities worth mentioning about this trailer but one that needs to be mentioned is the weight of the trailer. It has less weight then most competitors in the field and therefore higher transport capacity than most. Since then we have sold several units and the market is defiantly in need of these types of brakes along with a terrific trailer.

During ELMIA Skog in Sweden, Fors MW showed the different felling heads and the log cracker as well as the large 16 ton trailer all of which has been shown great interest in Germany. The first unit of BC18 has been delivered to dealer Peter Oswald and in the beginning of the year we also hope that the log cracker and the accumulated felling head will be available as well since several has been asking about it.

In September I headed for the Karpfhamer Volksfest that is located next to dealer Peter Oswalds area. It is one of the most popular exhibitions in the South East of Germany. People from Bavarian, Baden-Württemberg, but also from Czech Republic and Austria were visiting our stand and the response was once more fantastic.

We are very much looking forward of 2012 here in Germany and we are really positive that the new products will write the same history as the FARMA trailer has written.

Behind the pencil,
Peter Roos
Sales representative Germany

Monday, 28 November 2011

NIAB, a fantastic product




Last Thursday, a few days before the first Sunday of Advent, we started the morning at ten degrees Celsius (warm for the season) at a farm in the South of Sweden to receive training off a NIAB 5 – 15 C. When you buy a NIAB, always ask for an education on the product from your dealer.

Johan Svensson from our Swedish dealer Höglandet Maskin Lantbruk had sold the NIAB at a trade show in Sweden in October to a man by the name of Thord Granlinger who has a couple of farms in an area close to Jönköping, Sweden. This day we meet at a farm named Älmeberg where Ronnie Johansson (demonstrator of processors and users of the same at his own farm), once again, in a pedagogical way transferred his knowledge about the machine to Thord. We wish Thord and his son’s good luck with their NIAB.

Finally, we would like to thank Ronnie for always being there and to help whenever you can!

Behind the pencil

Carl Erik Åkesson
Sales Representative FARMA / NIAB

Friday, 25 November 2011

Happy Birthday Aleksei!

Aleksei Egorov has worked for Fors MW since 2005 and today he turned 70 years old! He is one of the fork lift drivers. Turning 70 does not affect Aleksei. He will continue to work as long as he feels up to it and here at Fors MW we do value experience!

Once again Happy Birthday!

Thursday, 24 November 2011

Good news to share ...

A lovely gentleman from west coast of Estonia visited us today as he was passing this corner of our tiny country – otherwise he resides in Hiiumaa where he owns a farm ,Tiidu Toomla Veski talu.

I can tell to those of You who dont know where or what Hiiumaa is, that its a beautiful small island in the Baltic Sea. To paint a clearer picture : You can have a coffeebreak on this island before passing Gotland and reaching Your destination, if You one crazy day for what ever reason decide to swim from Haapsalu in Estonia to Kalmar in Sweden .

I know im way out there with this idea – but... back to our visitor.

This lovely gentleman told us that he has been working with our FARMA since 1999 – for 12 Years! And he is interested in buying a second one!

So go Tiidu Toomla Veski talu, go FARMA, go Fors MW!

A great day of importance





Last week I made a trip to Norway along with Charlie Appelgren and Johan Silverhjelm from our aftermarket division to meet with one of our biggest dealers Skogsverktöy. Skogsverktöy is indeed the dealer in the Nordic countries who has sold the most FARMA products.

The reason for the trip was to strengthen the cooperation both in regards to sales and aftermarket service. The goal is certainly the same for us but we have different experiences and priorities of what is most important and how fast things could be handled. Idea is when we all understand one another’s situations, priorities and problems. However a conversation over a good cup of coffee is often a good start to a better understanding and so was absolutely also the case this time.

When we parted, we ended by congratulating each other to the most successful product on the market but we also know that to FARMA to continue to be, this kind of talk is always important.

Behind the pencil
Carl Erik Åkesson (Sales representative FARMA/NIAB)

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

NEW FORSMW DEALER----HOME FORESTRY

A huge welcome to Nathan from Home forestry. Nathan, which is presented in the picture, will now take care of the west Midland area for Fors in the UK. As you can see out of the picture he already have some nice stock at place where he can present a C 8,5 – 14 4 WD a C 3,8 G2 FARMA crane and the BC felling head and of course a BIGAB 10 – 14 to his customers and we all know – if you have it in yard you do sell!

You can read more about Nathan and his business on the website below

http://www.homeforestry.co.uk/

And as a user of all our machines, pop in for a demonstration!!!!

Tom Belton
Product manager BIGAB

Monday, 21 November 2011

The Hulk is alive!


Last Friday, we were able to press our first sheet with our 3000 ton press. Using only 450 tons we tested a tool that has been made for the train industry and the outcome was quite satisfactory.

A very nice job has been made by our mechanical repair team under Roman’s supervision and the outside partners that have been part in setting it up. We expect to be able to produce detail in the press from mid December.

Thank you all of you that have been involved!

Peter Kastberg
CEO

Thursday, 17 November 2011

6 months to MaskinExpo 2012, Sweden



MaskinExpo is the largest exhibition of contracting machinery in Scandinavia. It is a yearly exhibition taking place near the capital of Sweden, Stockholm. If you are looking for a nice and interesting fair for contracting machinery – this is the one to attend! Read more at;

http://www.maskinexpo.se/?p=1726&m=1188

Here follows a report from our CEO Peter Kastberg that passed by the new premises the other day.

Hello there!

I today took a drive to the new area where Maskin Expo will be held, the former Skepptuna golf course to see were our stand would be. Small and close roads but near to the airport of Arlanda was my initial thoughts. Overlooking the area that now was closed I spotted our crossroad where we will be based in May.

I also spotted something familiar red on the far side of the old fairway, … could it be? I took the car and drew closer and yes….the nearby farmer and entrepreneur had nicely parked his 15-19 on the yard and I tried to find him, as always, to get an end-users perspective, but unfortunately he was out. However, I think I will return in May because who could give the best testimony on our product if not our professional end-user. Considering the time we have in front of us I look forward to revisiting this place the next time we will be here.

Peter Kastberg
CEO

Wednesday, 16 November 2011

A trailer passing by!

Some days ago this FARMA CT 5,1 – 8 stopped by our aftermarket division in Norrköping, Sweden along with its owner Roland Hollander. It is Roland’s second FARMA trailer and he is extremely pleased with both the trailer and the crane. The first FARMA trailer he bought in the late 90 ties. The CT 5,1 – 8 has been used to bring out more than 15 000 cubic meters from the forest. We thank Roland for passing by and for the photo opportunity of a good looking trailer!

Monday, 14 November 2011

Grand Opening!



The inauguration of Machine center in Dalarna AB in Sweden was held on the 11 – 11 – 11. If that was a carefully selected date (the date is said to bring joy and happiness) or by chance the story does not tell but it was a lovely autumn day and a company that showed itself from its best side.

There was much to smile about when the Machine center in Dalarna AB opened its doors in the town by the name Borlänge. Jocke Fändriks, a man that we since many years have had a good working relationship with has along with four other entrepreneurs joined forces and opened a new business. Everything to become stronger and to be able to run a competitive company with operations at two places.

As you already know we here at Fors MW love entrepreneurs and we usually comment with the words – without entrepreneurs the world would stop. We kind of like the morale, the faith that anything is possible and that you can accomplish anything that you believe in. There were great entrepreneurs that we had the pleasure of meeting last week and we would like to wish them good luck with the business!

Behind the pencil,
Calle Åkesson (Sales representative FARMA/NIAB, Sweden)

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Dump trailer updated!

During the past week we have updated our website with new information about BIGAB´s latest edition – Dump trailer T – 10. There are new photos and additional options. Click on the link to enter our website and the dump trailer area. At the same time as visiting there take the opportunity to download the brand new dump trailer leaflet with all information easily accessible.

http://www.forsmw.com/1/en/dump-trailer/bigab-dump-trailer-t-10-news.php

Friday, 4 November 2011

Meet a Fors MW foreman!

Time to meet yet another of the people behind the scenes. This time it is Sergei Müür one of the foreman’s in the assembly hall.

Hello there!

My name is Sergei Müür and I have worked for Fors MW a long-long time and since I have, I obviously must enjoy the work I do. I started out as a locksmith within the company but later on my supervisors found me suitable for a bit more challenging tasks and I am glad they did! I’m currently working as a foreman in the assembly. The last stop before the machines leaves our yard to meet their customers.

In my work I instruct our assembly crew so that the right parts ends up on the right type of product and model. I also need to check so that our machinery are looking the best they can when leaving our premises and I do admit – I do miss from time to time but I do my best to avoid that since I know the hard ache it causes our customers. The biggest challenge though is to see to it that all is done in time and ready to leave when the trailer comes to pick the machine up.

On my spare time I try to relax mainly by enjoying my family, reading books and watch TV but I also meet up with my closest friends nearly every weekend. I often spend the summers at the country side where we have a little cottage.

Thank you for your time!
Sergei Müür

Thursday, 3 November 2011

Yet another Birthday ...



Dear Sulev - We hope this day will bring You an extra share of all that makes You happiest...

Wishing You all the great things in life!

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Nice article from Ireland!

You have throughout the last year been able to read that Ireland is one of those Fors MW markets that progresses well in times of economical instability. Last month Farm & Plant had this nice article about Dave Power Plant and the FARMA and BIGAB brands.

Dave Power Plants and his team are hard working people that handle that have set a perfect market strategy which they stick to no matter what. That has already paid off and we see nice sales coming from Ireland. Keep up the good work guys!

Tuesday, 1 November 2011

Strengthening our aftermarket department

In autumn, we have strengthened up both skills and manpower at our aftermarket department in Norrköping, Sweden who takes care of the aftermarket for the entire Group. You’ve already met Johan Silfverhjelm who came to us from a dealers after – sales and thus from the start was very familiar with our products. Johan works primarily with reclamations but are helpful when needed. During the fall we also hired Robert Gilbert to attend to certain stock handling and packing of spare parts a time – consuming and meticulous task but an important one. All reinforcements are in our pursuit of perfection for our customers and dealers. Honestly, we can say that perfections is always difficult to achieve in full but do believe – it is always what we strive for!


From left: Johan Silfverhjelm, Charlie Appelgren, Robert Gilbert and Kenth Nilsson.

Monday, 31 October 2011

To Kersti...


And when it rains on Your parade, look up rather than down.

Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.

/Jerry Chin/

We wish You the happiest of Birthdays and many, many more to come!

Thursday, 27 October 2011

Great work by hard – working dealers



To sell you need to have the things in yard so that the customer has different models to choose from says Johannes Nybacken from Norway’s most successful FARMA dealer under the name of Skogsverktöy. A motto that has proven very successful for Skogsverktöy that has sold FARMA for many years. Here at Fors MW, we are really happy for the nice cooperation!

The images can perhaps be seen as taken just for this occasion but we who keep track of the order book knows that there is seldom less FARMA on the yard than when these pictures were taken.

Yet another meeting

During two days the four of us have yet again meet without CE consultant agency to once again work through the manuals of the BIGAB instruction book. This is a long and hard work but one that we feel as a market leader that we owe it to ourselves to deal with and to our customer to be able to provide the best information available. The first comment from the agency was that we have a really good instruction book but as we always strive for perfection we feel a remake being in pipeline.

Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Good wishes...


All the gifts You get today won't compare to the gifts You generously give those around you every day...

Happy Birthday, Christer!

Monday, 24 October 2011

Success at the trade show



Such fantastic days we experienced in Jönköping, Sweden last week! It was a great response for our forest range and even though we know our market leadership, we are always astonished at the great response and interest. FARMA forest trailers with its crane range is currently the best sold trailer in Europe and the additional grapple range under the name FARMA Generation 2 has shown to beat all sales forecasts. Our old workhorse NIAB had also many interested customers now that the thinning season is approaching.


We would like to thank all visitors for a really nice trade show & we hope to soon see you again!

Friday, 21 October 2011

The time of Spirits has arrived...



Its believed to be dim and chilly ... not cold yet nor warm any longer ... something inbetween.

Quite like this time of Year.

Quite like the spirits themselves.

In constant motion between the two worlds.

Our forfathers held this belief close to their hearts and built a wall of differents traditions around it.

It was a custom for example to set a table for the spirits on Thursday nights in October and November. Head of the family then called up on the passed loved ones, asking them by name one after another, to join the family for supper. People believed in those days that the spirits could keep the cattle , crop and the family itself from harms way.In order for spirits to find their way the candles were lit on windows .

The time of Spirits was a time of calm and humble behavior.

In December , just before Christmas the spirits were let go with kind words of grattitude.

We dont set the tables any longer but we do light the candles carrying the tradition that took root hundreds of years ago...

Wednesday, 19 October 2011

First day of the exhibition



It has been quite a hectic first day of the show with some interested customers. As always in focus are the FARMA Generation 2 grapple series that was introduced to the market in 2009 and which has been a sales success since due to the high quality and the competitive price. The fair is open until Saturday. Passing by? Come for a visit at stand B 04:41

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

Exhibition time



Yet again it is time for another exhibition. This time we are heading for Jönköping, Sweden and the fair by the name of Elmia Djur & Inomgård. It is a smaller but yet important one to participate in. At the show we have our FARMA lumber trailers present as well as our tractor processor by the name of NIAB. Passing by? Please come by and introduce yourself!

Welcome to stand B 04:41!