The new fully mechanical PONSSE Armrests and partially electrically adjustable PONSSE eArmrests are designed to match the body proportions and driving habits of every operator. Versatile adjustment options ensure an ergonomic working position and help prevent neck and shoulder strain.
This year marked a major milestone: 55 years since forest machine pioneer Einari Vidgrén founded the Ponsse factory in his hometown of Vieremä, Finland—and 30 years since we planted roots in the USA. To honor this remarkable dual anniversary, we hosted a dynamic blend of history, innovation, and celebration. And for some of us, it was truly unforgettable — especially those who left with a little less hair!
MG Maquinarias Geier opened a new office in Concordia, Argentina in cooperation with Ponsse. The aim is to strengthen the presence in the region’s timber harvesting market and serve customers more efficiently.” We are here to support our customers – to listen to their needs and provide quality solutions and services,” says Director Marcelo Geier.
Ponsse organized the Mechanic International Competition fort the fifth time on June 4–5, 2025 in Iisalmi. A total of 13 competitors from 12 different countries took part in the final competition. Mats Axelsson representing Smålands Maskin & Industriservice AB from Sweden won the very tight and even competition.
The Einari Vidgrén Foundation rewarded merited forestry professionals for the 20th time at the award ceremony held in Rientola in Vieremä on 3 June. The awards totalled EUR 180,000.
Scheff Logging & Trucking Inc. received an invitation to come and receive the 21,000th Ponsse forest machine manufactured in Vieremä, Finland. The machine to be handed over is the PONSSE Buffalo 8W. Paul Estabrooks and his team from Ponsse North America are also celebrating the hand over in Vieremä.
In 2025, it will be 55 years since forest machine entrepreneur Einari Vidgren founded a forest machine factory in Vieremä, Finland. The anniversary year will start on a high note as the 21,000th PONSSE forest machine has been manufactured and will be delivered on February 6th, 2025, to Scheff Logging & Trucking Inc. from Minnesota, USA.
This year, Ponsse celebrates its 55th year of operation with the theme of Working together at logging sites across the World. While the load-carrying forest tractor has changed its shape over the years and development has continued, the story of the company’s name and Ponsse the Dog that wandered around the village of Vieremä still lives on.
To celebrate the anniversary, we are now publishing a photo of Ponsse the Dog for the first time.
Ponsse will demonstrate new solutions at the FinnMETKO 2024 exhibition in Jämsä that support the daily activities of forest machine operators and help forest machine entrepreneurs monitor the profitability and productivity of their fleet. Ponsse’s new forwarders Elk and Wisend and H7 harvester heads will be showcased at the event for the first time.
