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How “Call-Oscar” Tree Service Increased Productivity with the Bandit 19XPC

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As ‘Call – Oscar’s Tree Service’ continued to grow in Ventura County, California, Oscar Delgado needed a machine that could keep pace with larger jobs and increasing workloads. After experiencing success with a smaller Bandit chipper, he upgraded to a Bandit 19XPC to increase productivity, reduce labor, and shorten job times.

The 19XPC’s large feed opening, wide feed table, and aggressive feed roller system allow crews to process larger limbs and brush with fewer cuts and less material handling. Instead of spending time reducing every piece by hand, material can be fed directly into the machine to keep production moving.

Oscar also chose the gas-powered LS-based engine platform for its simplicity, easy-to-find parts, and reduced maintenance concerns compared to diesel emissions systems.

For tree care professionals producing high volumes of material, the Bandit 19XPC can help crews work faster, handle bigger jobs, and spend more time producing and less time processing.

Call-Oscar” Tree Service  312 W El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023

Primary Phone: 805-646-7934

Intimidator 19XPC Traction: Tree care service reviews highlight that the larger Intimidator 19XPC drum chippers are significantly accelerating field operations. The powerful feed-crushing rollers completely eliminate the time-consuming need to pre-cut branches before feeding.

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Pär Wahlstrand took up the role of Managing Director of Tele Radio Sweden on 1 June 2026. He succeeds Erik Jansson, who has decided to leave the company after 18 years as Managing Director to pursue new opportunities. Tele Radio Sweden will continue to focus on growth, customer value and strengthened collaboration within the Allgon Group.

Gothenburg, June 29th, 2026

 The change marks the next step in Tele Radio Sweden’s development, with a clear focus on strengthening customer value, supporting long-term growth and further developing the company’s strong position in the Swedish market.

Pär Wahlstrand has extensive experience from both Tele Radio and Allgon Group and most recently held the role of Interim Chief Marketing Officer for the Group. With his broad commercial background and deep understanding of Tele Radio’s customers, markets and organisation, he is well equipped to lead Tele Radio Sweden into its next phase.

“I am pleased and honoured to have been entrusted with leading Tele Radio Sweden,” says Pär Wahlstrand. “Tele Radio Sweden has a strong position, an experienced team and close relationships with customers and partners. I look forward to continuing to develop the business together with the organisation, strengthening customer value and contributing to our continued growth.”

Erik Jansson has played a central role in Tele Radio Sweden’s development during his 18 years as Managing Director. Under his leadership, Tele Radio Sweden has strengthened its position in the Swedish market and built a strong offering in industrial radio control.

“It has been a rewarding and successful journey,” says Erik Jansson. “I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our customers, partners and colleagues for a fantastic collaboration over the years. The future looks very bright for Tele Radio, and I am confident that the company will continue to grow and develop.”

“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Erik for his significant contributions over many years. At the same time, we are very pleased to welcome Pär as Managing Director. With his experience from both Tele Radio and Allgon, he is well placed to lead the company forward,” says Linda Nyquist-Evenrud, Group CEO of Allgon Group.

Tele Radio AB | August Barks gata 30A,  SE-421 32 Västra Frölunda, Sweden | www.tele-radio.com

 Media contact | Shietel Bhaggan | +31704194120 | marketing@tele-radio.com

Tele Radio Group is a multinational company that develops, markets, and supplies universal, wireless remote controls and tailor-made wireless solutions for industrial use. Its products help create a safer, more comfortable work environment. The first company, Tele Radio AB, was founded in Lysekil, Sweden in 1955, and has since developed to an international group with headquarters in Gothenburg and over twenty subsidiaries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

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Latvia’s state-owned forestry company, LVM, said it is still working to restore its IT systems weeks after a ransomware attack disrupted several internal and customer services. Source: The Record The attack, first disclosed in late June, knocked the company’s mapping platform and hunting application, as well as systems used to exchange information with contractors and customers offline. Latvian authorities said the attackers had likely been inside the company’s network for more than a week before they were detected. LVM’s chief technology officer, Maris Kuzmins, told local media earlier this week that the situation has stabilized, but returning operations to normal remains “quite challenging.” About two-thirds of customers with service contracts still do not have access to the affected systems, he said. According to Kuzmins, the attackers exploited a vulnerability in a system that had not been updated for two years, but he did not identify the affected software. The company previously said it had not received a ransom demand and would refuse to pay even if one were made. Latvijas Valsts Mezi is one of the country’s most profitable state-owned companies. It manages most of Latvia’s state forests; harvests and sells timber; maintains public recreation sites; and provides geographic information and mapping services. Latvia’s national computer emergency response team, CERT.LV, attributed the intrusion to a foreign, financially motivated ransomware group that has previously targeted companies and public institutions in NATO and European Union countries. Officials have not identified the group. The attackers leaked roughly 44 gigabytes of stolen data online, although investigators believe they accessed significantly more information than they ultimately published. According to CERT.LV, the exposed files include internal documents, email correspondence, software code repositories, digital certificates, cryptographic keys and user credentials. Election infrastructure is separate The attack also prompted scrutiny because LVM helped develop new functionality for Latvia’s electronic voter registration system, which allows voters to cast ballots at any polling station. Latvian authorities said the election infrastructure was not compromised because the software was developed in a separate environment and its code was never stored in LVM’s corporate repositories. CERT.LV said it had reviewed every software delivery made for that project and found no evidence of malicious code or unauthorized access, concluding the system is safe to use in the upcoming parliamentary elections. CERT.LV said the same threat actor also compromised a server belonging to Latvian pharmaceutical company Olpha, formerly known as Olainfarm. The Olpha breach has since been contained, with no evidence so far of broader damage beyond the affected server. Authorities said the two breaches were technically unrelated despite being attributed to the same threat actor. According to CERT.LV, the group behind the incident “continues its activities in Latvian cyberspace, purposefully searching for new potential vulnerabilities in the infrastructures of public- and private-sector organizations.”

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As demand grows for lower-carbon construction, transparent supply chains and robust sustainability reporting, organisations are increasingly looking for credible ways to demonstrate responsible sourcing. Source: Timberbiz The new PEFC Project Sourcing standard provides an independent, third-party certification framework that enables organisations to demonstrate that forest and tree-based materials used within construction and infrastructure projects have been responsibly sourced and are supported by verifiable evidence. To explore the opportunities presented by the new standard, PEFC recently brought together experts from Australia, Japan, Singapore, and the UK to share practical insights and real-world examples. The webinar provided a practical introduction to the new PEFC Project Sourcing standard, explaining how it supports responsible sourcing, material traceability and sustainability reporting while showcasing certified projects from around the world. The construction sector is under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, improve material traceability and meet the requirements of green building rating systems and sustainability reporting frameworks. Jonathan Tibbits, sustainability consultant and lead author of the new PEFC Project Sourcing standard, explained that the revised requirements were developed specifically to meet these evolving needs. “At its core, the move to a standalone standard was intended to make project certification clearer, more consistent and more practical.” The new standard introduces several important developments, including applicant projects, multi-project certification and greater flexibility for organisations managing multiple developments. It also uses terminology and requirements designed specifically for construction projects while aligning with leading green building rating systems around the world. Mr Tibbits explained that these changes make certification more accessible while maintaining the robust, independent assurance that organisations increasingly need to support responsible sourcing claims. Kevin Hill, Managing Director of Nautilus Innovation, demonstrated how project certification creates value throughout the construction process, drawing on examples from hospitality developments across Asia and the Middle East. As organisations seek to communicate the environmental benefits of timber construction, Mr Hill emphasised that evidence has become just as important as ambition. “People don’t believe what you tell them anymore. They want to see evidence.” He described PEFC Project Sourcing certification as providing the trusted evidence trail needed to support sustainability claims, carbon reporting and responsible sourcing communications. Mr Hill also stressed the importance of considering certification from the outset of a project. “Project certification needs to be committed before, not after, a project.” The webinar also highlighted how project certification is already supporting construction projects in different markets. Makiko Horio, Deputy Secretary General of PEFC Japan (SGEC/PEFC Japan), shared how Japan has become the world’s leading market for PEFC Project Sourcing certification, with 33 certified projects ranging from schools and public buildings to commercial developments and the Austrian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. She explained that while the motivations vary between public and private sectors, responsible sourcing is becoming increasingly important across both. “Project certification is used across both private and public sectors, with a strong focus on locally sourced certified timber.” John Kirkby, Executive Director of PEFC UK, outlined how growing use of mass timber construction and increasing availability of PEFC-certified materials are creating new opportunities for project certification. Drawing on experience from projects including the London Olympic Village, HMS Victory and Timber Square in London, John explained how feedback from developers, contractors and certification bodies helped shape the revised standard. “We’ve listened to the users and hopefully have provided some real practical solutions.” The revised standard includes new mechanisms that make certification more practical, including continuous multi-project certification and improved trademark provisions that allow project owners to continue communicating their certified status after construction has been completed.” The webinar can be view at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mREs60z7y1k

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The UK Government has announced plans to launch a public consultation aimed at strengthening the country’s timber regulations. The initiative was confirmed in a statement issued by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and is expected to begin later this year. Source: Timberbiz The proposed consultation follows extensive discussions over the future of timber regulation in the UK. It also comes ahead of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is scheduled to come into force at the end of 2026. The consultation is intended to ensure that the UK maintains an effective and practical regulatory framework while supporting sustainable forestry and responsible sourcing practices. Under the proposed changes, businesses operating in Great Britain with an annual turnover exceeding £1 million and using forest commodities or wood products would be required to undertake due diligence. The purpose would be to verify that timber and forest-based products have been produced in accordance with relevant local legislation in their country of origin. The proposal represents a significant step towards strengthening existing legal requirements for timber supply chains. Greater emphasis would be placed on responsible sourcing and legal compliance throughout the procurement process. The consultation has been welcomed by Timber Development UK (TDUK), which has consistently advocated stronger measures to combat global deforestation and forest degradation while maintaining practical implementation for the timber sector. David Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer of TDUK, said the organisation strongly supports the objective of modernising UK timber legislation to address global environmental challenges. According to Hopkins, aligning UK standards with evolving international regulatory frameworks, including the EUDR and recent amendments to the United States Lacey Act, would provide long-term benefits for the domestic timber industry. He explained that greater alignment with international requirements would assist UK businesses involved in global trade while also supporting the wider adoption of sustainable forest management practices across producing countries. Although TDUK supports stronger regulation, the organisation believes the UK should avoid directly replicating the European Union’s legislative framework without modification. Darren Mayes, Sustainability and Supply Chain Compliance Manager at TDUK, emphasised that the EUDR should not simply be transferred into UK legislation without considering domestic market conditions and international trading relationships. He noted that several timber-producing countries are already encountering challenges in complying with the EU regulation. According to Mayes, these implementation difficulties have created friction between producer nations and European markets. He warned that excessive regulatory complexity could discourage producing countries from continuing investment in improving forestry practices and strengthening supply chain governance. Instead, TDUK believes the UK has an opportunity to develop a balanced regulatory model that reflects international best practice while remaining practical for businesses. Mayes suggested that the UK could build on its established leadership in responsible timber sourcing by creating a framework that connects the approaches adopted by the European Union, the United States and timber-producing nations already working to strengthen their forestry legislation. The consultation is also expected to address the regulatory position of Northern Ireland. Under existing post-Brexit arrangements, the EU Deforestation Regulation will apply to businesses operating in Northern Ireland. As a result, companies importing timber products from Great Britain into Northern Ireland will need to comply with the European requirements. This creates additional compliance obligations for businesses trading across the UK internal market. The implications for supply chains are expected to be considered carefully during the consultation process. Hopkins highlighted the work already undertaken by TDUK and its members since Brexit to establish responsible sourcing systems designed specifically for the UK market. He stated that considerable effort has been invested in developing reliable and transparent supply chains that support sustainable timber procurement. Maintaining these achievements remains a priority for the organisation. Hopkins also stressed the wider environmental importance of sustainably sourced timber. He said responsibly managed wood products remain one of the most effective materials available to support climate change mitigation. However, these environmental benefits can only be fully realised through continued collaboration with international supply chain partners and forest-producing countries. TDUK has therefore encouraged the Government to ensure that the forthcoming regulatory framework remains practical, proportionate and achievable for businesses of varying sizes. The organisation also believes that the interests of international trading partners should be considered throughout the consultation process. Industry stakeholders are expected to participate actively as proposals are developed. Their experience will help inform regulations that strengthen legal compliance without creating unnecessary barriers to trade. The consultation follows more than two years of industry discussions, technical workshops and ongoing developments surrounding implementation of the EUDR. For many businesses across the UK timber sector, the Government’s announcement provides greater regulatory certainty and demonstrates continued commitment to strengthening responsible sourcing policies. The planned consultation is also viewed as an opportunity to ensure that the UK keeps pace with evolving international timber regulations while maintaining competitive and sustainable supply chains. As global expectations surrounding legal timber sourcing continue to increase, the forthcoming consultation is expected to play an important role in shaping the future direction of the UK timber industry and reinforcing confidence in sustainable forest product markets.

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After more than 63 years of family ownership, one of Australia’s respected timber businesses is preparing to begin a new chapter. Source: NTHA The Tilling family announced the sale of the Tilling Group to Claymark Australia, with the acquisition to be completed on 31 July 2026. While ownership is changing, the family views the transition as a way of continuing the legacy established by founders Norm and Judy Tilling and supporting the future of the business. For Tilling SmartFrame Managing Director Glenn Tilling, the announcement marks a significant milestone in a journey that began more than six decades ago. “Since its beginnings in 1963, the Tilling Group has had many significant landmark events, and today’s announcement is one of them,” Mr Tilling said. The story began in November 1963, when Norm and Judy Tilling opened a small timber factory in Eltham. From those early days, the business built its reputation on serving local builders and merchants with timber products defined by reliability, quality workmanship and a personal approach to service. What started as a modest operation was grounded in long hours, determination and a deep commitment to doing the work well. As the decades unfolded, that small Eltham factory began to grow beyond its original footprint. During the 1970s and 1980s, the business expanded its timber import operations and developed an international supply chain, strengthening Tilling Timber Imports and building capability that reached far beyond its local beginnings. In 1990, a new chapter of growth opened with the establishment of the Newcastle (Carrington Wharf) bulk receiving yard, significantly enhancing import and distribution capacity and extending the business’s national reach. Innovation continued through the 1990s. In 1994, the business was appointed exclusive Australian distributor of Willamette Valley Lumber Company’s LVL and I-joist products, bringing engineered timber solutions into the Australian market. In 1995, the SmartFrame engineered wood brand was launched, further shaping the direction of the business for years to come. As demand for engineered timber solutions grew, manufacturing operations were relocated to Kilsyth to support increasing value-added production and evolving industry needs. Through each stage of expansion, the business continued to evolve while holding closely to the values established at its beginning. Those values were formally recognised in 2021, when Norm and Judy Tilling were named industry icons by NTHA. In 2023, the business marked 60 years in operation, and leadership transitioned to Managing Director Glenn Tilling, continuing the family stewardship into its next generation. Today, Tilling stands as a manufacturer and wholesaler of engineered wood products. Its SmartFrame, FrameSmart, Architectural Products and SmartFrame Design Centre divisions support builders, designers and timber merchants across Australia with engineered timber solutions, technical expertise and support. Despite decades of growth and change, Mr Tilling said the relationships built along the way remain at the heart of the business. “The relationships we have built with our trading partners, particularly our customers, have been central to Tilling’s success and have shaped the Tilling Group into what it is today. The Tilling family and I sincerely thank you for your support and the journey we have shared over the years.” Tilling SmartFrame will continue operating under the Tilling name, retaining its existing staff and service standards following the change in ownership. “There will be no change to the service and relationships you have come to expect from us. We are confident this next chapter, under new ownership, will create further opportunities for your business,” Mr Tilling said.

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