2017 International Forest Industries Magazines June July 2017 | Page 20

The whole world ´ s forestry fair

Welcome to Elmia Wood , which this year is larger , broader and more interesting than ever . With the premiere of the new Load & Transport section , the fairground area in the forest is significantly larger and includes new segments in logistics and timber handling .

Two more new sections , Hunting and the Drone Zone , also contribute innovations to this year ’ s fair . More than 550 exhibitors from some 30 countries are now waiting for the opportunity to present their solutions for a whole range of requirements .

The daily programme , which includes shows , competitions , award ceremonies , social events and seminars , is more packed than ever . Demonstrations and world premieres at the exhibitors ’ stands will attract large crowds . The demo areas are also larger this year and contain everything from trials of new machines to full-scale final felling .
Visiting Elmia Wood is an efficient and enjoyable way to acquire valuable knowledge , get an overview of the market , expand your network of contacts and discover new trends .
Come and meet forestry
Opening hours Wednesday 7 June 09.00 - 17.00 Thursday 8 June 09.00 - 17.00 Friday 9 June 09.00 - 17.00 Saturday 10 June 09.00 - 16.00
professionals from around the world on 7 to 10 June . Welcome to the world ’ s largest forestry fair !

Three Volvo companies combine forces

Three of the Volvo Group ’ s companies are sharing the largest stand at Elmia Wood in the new Load & Transport section .
“ It ’ s the first time we ’ re doing such a campaign in Sweden ,” says Lisa Arwenhielm , who is in charge of the Group ’ s participation at the fair .
The L180H high-lift wheel loader with a log grapple is one of the machines Volvo CE is exhibiting at Elmia Wood
The three companies are Volvo Penta , Volvo Construction Equipment ( VCE ) and Volvo Trucks . The last-mentioned is an obvious presence in the forest industry and at forestry fairs with its timber trucks . VCE also has a solid forest pedigree , with its loaders and excavators doing earthmoving work , building forest roads and working at timber yards . Volvo Penta is a world-leading supplier of engines for industrial and marine use .
Last year Volvo Penta signed agreements with several manufacturers of forest machines . First was Eco Log , where Volvo
Penta is supplying its D8 engine for four harvesters in the new E series . At Elmia Wood Eco Log is presenting these harvesters equipped with Volvo ’ s efficient diesel engines .