Warm Birthday wishes

Laugh.
Loudly.
Endlessly.
Innocently.
At yourself.
For yourself.
Laugh.

Be.
Crazy.
Funny.
Courageous.
Loving.
Yourself.
Be.

Live.
For yourself.
Helping others.
The way you want.
The way you need.
Your life.
Live.

Happy Birthday, Siiri!

The blog turns 4!

In 2012 the blog celebrates 4 year in service! In beginning of 2008 the idea of a blog went from just an idea into reality and the blog named “The company´s journey” was created. In the beginning a seed, trying to find its way through both the company as well as the media buzz. In our field of business we were one of the first companies, no matter size, to open up a blog and four years later we see few collogues out there. I remember those early blog days when people within the company did not really see the need for a blog. I remember it today with a smile. Today four years later we all agree that the blog along with the homepage has been two of the most important communication channels to us, both internally within the Group as well as towards customers from around the globe.


Happy birthday blog!

A market up and running

Production is up and running in full speed since the orders just keeps on coming. The yard is full of have ready products. As most of you know – here at Fors MW we produce against orders not stock but to keep up our efficient production process we keep half ready products for our big selling models available when possible.

Our new FARMA production line under the name of Generation 2 is selling well all over Europe. By the end of last year we also received lots of attention from continents from all around the world in regards of both FARMA and BIGAB. Interest that now has resulted in orders from various countries such as Paraguay, Mauritius and Russia to mention some.

Norwegian homepage

One of Fors MW largest markets in regards of FARMA lumber trailers and BIGAB hook lift systems is the Norwegian market. In an effort to support the Norwegian market and to provide our Norwegian customers with that little extra we have over the last couple of weeks been working on building our popular homepage into Norwegian. The work is finally done and the page is up and running!


For more information, go to www.forsmw.com Click on the Norwegian flag!

Before and after

One of the largest investments in recent years is our huge shoot blaster installed in one of our production halls. Actually, it is one of our production halls, since it takes up a huge part of the hall. The shoot blaster goes by the name “the orange monster” due to its distinct orange color and the hugeness of the machine however the result that comes from passing through the blaster is far from monstrous. The pictures attached shows details before and after passing the blaster and as you can see the result is fantastic! From a rough surface to a clean, soft and smooth surface – just the way we want it! Imagining putting these details into the paint line and you do understand one of the key ingredients to our fantastic shining color on the ready products!

 

Spring show Staffans Maskiner, Horred

Last weekend Staffans Maskiner in Horred had their popular and annual machine show. It was a really crowded event and as always Staffans had a lot of machines to look at. Staffan is one of Fors MW´s largest dealers and on yard you can always find a lot of machines in stock. Undersigned was in place and can only confirm that there was a very keen interest in FARMA´s new forest program and the NIAB tractor processor. Actually, quite a number of trailers were sold during viewing days. Spring weather offered both sunny and rainy weather but as always there were hot coffee and lovely sausages to warm up with.


We wish Staffans Maskiner the best of lucks and look forward to more crowded machine days!

Göran Carlsson
Sales representative BIGAB

Travelling China

For two weeks we are meeting partners and our staff in China with a lot of visits.

Long days and long trips.
Below at our office in China.

Peter Kastberg

CEO

Dear Rita

Spread Your wings and soar higher in the skies...
Open Your eyes and look beyond the ordinary. ..
Elevate Your imagination and rise above the mediocre. ..

May You be gifted with life's biggest joys and never-ending bliss!
Happy Birtday , Rita!

A Swedish visit to Estonia

Last week I flew over to Estonia with a bunch of farmers from the Swedish region named Östergötland. We visited the factory where undersigned guided around the premises and afterwards we had a delicious lunch at the factory. After that we took yet another tour of the factory since there is a lot to see. When it was time for coffee we had some information about the products we produce by our sales manager Anne Peerand. After that we drove to Tallinn that provided unpleasant windy weather so the group went for some speedy shopping and then we enjoyed a nice dinner at one of the city´s restaurants.


Early Saturday morning we took the car and drove down to Leif Fors (founder of Fors MW) farm where we were well received and had a very pleasant day. Back in Tallinn, we were all a bit tired so we had dinner at a nearby restaurant to the hotel. However, there were a lot of discussions despite being tired, and everyone was very impressed with both the factory and Leif´s farm and they offered their heartfelt thanks for the opportunity to visit us.

Charlie Appelgren
Aftermarket, Farma Norden AB Norrköping

Visits to Andrésens Maskin AB, Uddevalla/Gothenburg

Andrésens Maskin has for quite some time been a strong and well managed company, in its field, with sales in Uddevalla, Gothenburg, Brålanda and Säffle. We were welcomed by the CEO and owner Magnus Lidén, together with the sales guy Lars Andrésen in their amazing facilities in Uddevalla. Since this was the first real encounter with Magnus, it was a lot of topics that would be discussed at a brisk pace but we managed well and we defiantly believe in a continued good cooperation.


Undersigned had not visited their new premises in Hisings Kärra so since we were on a tour we headed over there where Lars Frössling greeted us and proudly showed us around the new and pleasant premises. It is always fun to take part and experience a company that is investing in order to satisfy its customer requirements.

Carl Erik Åkesson
Sales representative FARMA/NIAB

Red FARMA

We have received questions from customer in Europe if we produce those red FARMA that you can see in some countries? FARMA is the green brand, known for its specific green color with yellow labels. That is the way we prefer it, the way we want to promote them however in some countries and especially with some dealers they prefer them red.


It is possible to order red trailers (if ordered in a batch of several trailers through the dealer) but never ever is it allowed to name them anything else then FARMA. We do not produce trailers or cranes for other manufactures.

If you see a trailer out there reminding of a FARMA but named something else? Please photo it and report to us. FARMA is the bestseller of Europe and to keep that position we need to keep the name out there.

One for the BIGAB team

Thomas Jorgensen will again be carrying the BIGAB Logo around the speedway tracks of Britain, this year for the Scunthorpe team. The 19 year old from Aalborg in Denmark has also been selected for the Elite league team Wolverampton Wolves and the Danish U21 team in the World cup.


We wish Thomas Good luck and an injury free season for 2012!

CNC Machines

Here at Fors MW we work hard to raise productivity but at the same time all the work that is done needs to improve quality as well. Through our strive for perfection this is always the goal in all changes taking place. We introduced some CNC machines within the company a couple of years ago. They have worked out well so when we saw some good offers a few months back we made a deal for yet two more pieces that are now being installed.

A DAY TO BE PROUD OF

I was very proud yesterday. Our aftermarket in Norrköping with Charlie, Kenth, Johan and Rob in the lead started up a new education in regards to aftermarket questions for those responsible for these issues at our dealers. Anita on the economy side also saw to it that everything ran nicely.

Yesterday we had invited a dozen of our dealers and after the evaluation that now will follow I am sure that we will go ahead with this education and see to it that everyone receives this necessary knowledge. We have in recent years worked hard to strengthen our aftermarket department. Much work remains, but much has also been made. Yesterday was a really good event which enables me today to really boast our own organization. The goal of all our efforts is satisfied customers who return. In this work, our dealers, is our most important link towards the end user.

Here at Farma Norden AB/Fors MW we strive for perfection. We are not there but every day we strive towards that goal. This day was a great step in the right direction. Yesterday was really a good day and we thank all of you that participated and that shared your knowledge of the market for our products!

Carl Erik Åkesson

Sales representative FARMA/NIAB

Looking for talent!

Today is the day of the event named ”The key to the future” at Tallinn University of Technology. So far so good and we have several interested students taking a minute or two to talk to our staff at place.


In the picture: Roman Siim (design), Siiri Raid (human resources) and Meelis Koik (Head of purchase)

Maskin Väst AB Karlstad

After our last trip down to the South of Sweden to visit our dealers, it was time to make another trip in another area of Sweden. We began by heading for Karlstad and our dealer under the name of Maskin Väst AB were where we were received by the entire sales team. Something we felt honored about.

Maskin Väst began as our dealer in 2009 and has made a great effort from the start. The five-strong sales team, including CEO Daniel Bryske breathes the future through the fact that they all exude will, knowledge and happiness. We all know how important that is for the basis of successful sales. We had some very fruitful and positive hours together before we continued our trip. We wish Maskin Väst the best of lucks for the future!

Carl Erik Åkesson

Sales representative FARMA/NIAB

Looking for talent!

AS Fors MW will participate in “The key to the future” event at Tallinn University of Technology on the 7^th of March. The aim is to identify future talent in the mechanical and hydraulics development area among others. Our hope is to find highly qualified and motivated young professionals with a drive and personality to make an impression in our business.

http://www.vt.ee/et/esileht/firmad/userslist/_UE_OSAl

Good times in Poland!

FARMA has been a recognized brand on the Polish market for many years but we must honestly say that it is only the last two years that sales has really taken off. Poland has rapidly emerged as one of our key markets. Our team of dealers is a huge reason for this positive development. Several dealers have been added and what was once mostly a market selling smaller models of lumber trailers has today become a market that sells our full product range. Another reason for the success is of course also the persistent advertising that we have devoted to Poland for the last six years. Hard work and good co – operation is thus the key to success in Poland!


Here at Fors MW, we thank all of our fabulous dealers in Poland for you fine efforts!