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Ponsse is improving its services in Northern Finland, with a new field service unit starting operations in the Kuusamo, Posio, Kemijärvi and Salla areas. In addition, the availability of spare parts and consumables will improve, as customers are offered a new pickup warehouse service that is open around the clock.

“Distances are long in Northern Finland, and in partnership with Ponsse’s contract service partners operating in the Pudasjärvi, Suomussalmi and Kemijärvi areas, we are further improving the level of service in the region. The new field service unit is operated by an experienced service and parts specialist, who in addition to maintenance work also supports spare parts sales and serves local customers,” says Pertti Rönkkö, After Salas Manager, Ponsse Finland.

A 24/7 pickup warehouse supports smooth daily operations

A new self-service pickup warehouse operation will also start in the area. Customers can collect typical consumables and common forest machine equipment from the pickup warehouse, which is open around the clock, at a time that suits them.

“With the pickup warehouse, we’re improving the fast availability of consumables, spare parts and forest machine equipment. With this new service, we also want to bring more ease to our customers’ everyday work and ensure that their operations are as uninterrupted as possible,” Rönkkö adds.

Finland’s most extensive service network ready to serve

Ponsse offers its customers the most extensive service network in Finland. Currently, a total of 26 locations serve customers in Finland, and approximately 200 forest machine professionals work within the network. In total, 40 service vehicles and field service units serve our customers directly on logging sites.

“The new field service unit and pickup warehouse in Northern Finland are part of our long-term development efforts to further strengthen Finland’s most extensive service network and our service and spare parts services,” says Jani Liukkonen, Country Manager, Ponsse Finland.

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German company NiTO has developed wooden bricks with which it hopes to revolutionize the construction industry. It says these bricks are an innovative, sustainable and easy-to-use building system made of 100% solid wood that offer quick assembly, a healthy indoor climate and are fully recyclable. Source: Timberbiz At a time when the construction industry faces immense challenges, from skilled labour shortages to rising material costs to increasingly stringent environmental regulations, the NiTO wood brick presents itself as a solution. This innovative product not only promises ecological benefits but also addresses pressing economic and social problems. Made from 100% solid wood without additives or adhesives, it is fully recyclable and seamlessly integrates into natural material cycles. This consistent implementation of the circular economy in the construction sector is an important step towards reducing the industry’s ecological footprint. Moreover, every building constructed with NiTO wood bricks actively contributes to climate protection by binding CO2 in the long term. About one ton of CO2 is bound per cubic meter – a significant contribution to the fight against climate change. The shortage of skilled workers poses major challenges for the construction industry. NiTO offers a clever solution. Thanks to the innovative tongue-and-groove system, the wooden bricks can be easily stacked like oversized toy blocks. This simplification of the construction process allows even less specialized workers to be employed efficiently. The speed is particularly impressive. You need less than a minute for one square meter of NiTO wall, while conventional masonry takes about 30 minutes. This enormous time saving allows companies to realize significantly more projects with the same workforce, thus counteracting the shortage of skilled workers. The increase in efficiency through NiTO directly affects the cost structure of construction projects. Shorter construction times mean lower personnel costs and faster completion of projects. This not only increases profitability for construction companies but also makes new buildings more attractive and affordable for end customers. In addition, the simplicity of the system opens up new possibilities for personal contributions. As a builder, you can actively participate in the construction process and thus save additional costs. This flexibility and cost efficiency strengthens the competitiveness of construction companies. The NiTO wooden brick is more than just an innovative building product – it represents a paradigm shift in the construction industry. It shows that sustainable, efficient and cost-effective construction is not only possible, but the future of the sector.

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Under the leadership of climate scientist Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, the Science and Timber Construction Alliance (SITCA) was launched. The initiative aims to transform the construction sector into a driver of climate protection through sustainable forest management and modern timber construction. Source: Timberbiz Together with its founding partners IIASA, Hilti, WIEHAG, binderholz, EGGER, Stora Enso, and the Austrian Federal Forests, SITCA combines scientific expertise with the innovative strength of leading companies from the construction and forestry sectors. “We are approaching dangerous tipping points in the climate system. At the same time, the global built environment is responsible for more than one-third of CO₂ emissions – making it the single greatest leverage point for preventing a looming ‘Hothouse Earth’ scenario,” Prof Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Director General of IIASA, said. “Cities must be transformed from sources of CO₂ into carbon sinks. Timber construction is the most important tool to achieve this. “The combustion of fossil fuels and the destruction of natural ecosystems have significantly increased the concentration of CO₂ in the atmosphere. Trees absorb CO₂ through photosynthesis and store the carbon in their wood. When this wood is used in long-lasting buildings, the carbon remains locked away for decades or even centuries, while new trees grow in the forest and absorb additional CO₂. In this way, CO₂ is continuously removed from the atmosphere and, metaphorically speaking, ‘pumped’ via the forest into the built environment. “Sustainable forest management and timber construction, combined with reuse and modern recycling technologies, can therefore create a long-term carbon sink.” The alliance’s primary objective is to provide scientific evidence and raise awareness among decision-makers. “With SITCA, we are creating the scientific foundation needed to convince decision-makers in politics, public administration, real estate, and the construction industry around the world of the need for a paradigm shift from CO₂-intensive materials to regenerative building materials,” Dr Erich Wiesner, CEO of WIEHAG said. Austrian Federal Minister Norbert Totschnig said: “Building with wood saves CO₂ twice over. On the one hand, carbon is stored in wood over the long term; on the other hand, the use of emission-intensive construction materials is reduced. “This is why Austria has consistently promoted timber construction for many years, for example through endowed professorships in timber engineering and the Austrian State Prize for Timber Construction. Particularly in multi-storey residential construction, however, there remains enormous, untapped potential. “Through initiatives such as SITCA, we bring together science, industry, and policymakers, strengthen innovation, and create the knowledge needed for a climate-friendly and sustainable future.” For Prof Daniela Kleinschmit, President of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), the societal dimension is crucial. “Timber construction can only succeed with healthy forests. We integrate biodiversity and social considerations from the very beginning to ensure the public acceptance required for this transformation,” Prof Kleinschmit said. IUFRO will be represented on the alliance’s advisory board as a scientific partner and will contribute expertise from its global network of researchers. SITCA works in close coordination with the communication initiative “Grow the Solution,” developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). “Globally, we are faced with a discrepancy between the urgent need for climate-friendly building materials and the still limited public awareness of sustainably produced wood in construction. We welcome the SITCA initiative, as it helps provide fact-based information on sustainable, forest-based solutions,” said Dr Ewald Rametsteiner, Deputy Director of the FAO Forestry Division, underscoring the initiative’s international significance. In addition to the scientific community, SITCA is supported by major players across the sector. The founding partners, together with HASSLACHER Group, which joined last week as the first new industry partner, represent the entire forest-based value chain. The Science and Timber Construction Alliance (SITCA) is a global platform dedicated to advancing timber-based construction through scientific evidence.

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