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16th April 2026

Afrequip drives forestry performance through partnership and precision

In the demanding, ever-evolving landscape of Southern Africa’s forestry sector, operational efficiency, reliability, and strong technical support are essential. AfrEquip, a specialist supplier and support partner, has spent over two decades refining its role within the industry.

09th February 2026

WoodEX for Africa 2026 Opens Visitor Registration

Johannesburg, South Africa – Visitor registration is now officially open for WoodEX for Africa 2026, taking place from 9–11 June 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Centre,

21st October 2025

The FX Group: 25 years of changing the face of the wood-based panel industry

The retail arm of The FX Group, trading as Home Décor Solutions (HDS) Cut and Edge, is celebrating its 25th year of changing the wood-based boards industry and building its reputation on value, service, and the courage to challenge convention.

01st October 2025

The future of forestry: How drones are set to transform the industry

As we look towards the future of forestry operations, one technology is emerging as a true game-changer: drones. In the next five years, we can expect drone technology to transform forest management by integrating precision applications and advanced spatial analytics, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making.

05th July 2025

Winch-assisted Cobras tackle steep slopes in KZN’s Midlands and Zululand

Leading the way in this regard is Ponsse, the Finnish manufacturer that has taken steep slope harvesting to the next level. Key to the success of the Ponsse steep slope machines is the built-in Herzog Synchrowinch that is synchronised with the transmission of the harvester or forwarder, allowing it to automatically spool in and out as the machine works across the slope.

12th June 2025

PlantMax – The future is here!

One of the most talked-about demonstrations at Elmia Wood 2025 came from Swedish firm PlantMa Forestry AB, which held its European premiere of the PlantMax dual soil prep and mechanised tree planting solution – the machine that "everyone has heard of, but no one has seen".

05th June 2025

AfrEquip celebrates Log Max's 10,000th harvesting head

The Log Max 7000C is one of the brand's most popular units, providing a robust, efficient, and productive head suitable for many forestry applications. The 10,000th head belongs to Imphisi Harvesting and will form part of their expanding forestry fleet, destined to tackle various Pine operations in the Mpumalanga province.

26th May 2025

Bell Skogger has changed the game for Whisky Valley in the Eastern Cape

Harvesting contractor Wes Redinger’s decision to mechanise his operations paid off when he invested in a Bell Skogger, grew his chainsaw gangs from three to seven, and removed two tractor-trailers and eight manual labourers while increasing productivity and consistency.

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