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

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

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!

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)

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

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

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

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!

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)

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

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

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!

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!

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.