German Wahlers selected as the PONSSE dealer of the year

Wahlers Forsttechnik GmbH has been selected as the PONSSE forest machine dealer of 2014. Established in 1935, the family-owned company has acted as a Ponsse dealer in Germany since 1993.

“Wahlers is a traditional company committed to its long-term customer relationships and partnerships. At the same time, they are always looking ahead – they are actively developing their functions and investing in their future. The family company’s passion for the forest industry and commitment towards customers are reflected in the high level of quality of their everyday operations,” says Jarmo Vidgrén, Ponsse’s Sales and Marketing Director. 

Ponsse uses sales and services results as a basis when selecting its dealer of the year. Another factor in the selection process is feedback received on R&D, administration and finances, as well as production and service. In addition to the development of sales, the dealer of the year received thanks for actively providing constructive feedback to the factory. Wahlers was also merited for its ESW (Effective and Safe Workshop) results in Ponsse’s development and auditing system for maintenance services. 

Wahlers Forsttechnik has two service centres in Uffenheim in southern Germany and in Stemmen in northern Germany, as well as five smaller service centres. The company employs more than 80 professionals in harvesting technology. Recently, the company has invested particularly in the development of its service range and become renowned for its extensive selection of spare parts.

Jarmo Vidgrén says that, in Germany, demand for PONSSE forest machines has been positively affected by, not only the excellent dealer, but also by general requirements for environmentally friendly harvesting. ”Wahlers has succeeded in the extremely competitive forest machine market,” says Jarmo Vidgren. 

Vieremä, 2 September 2015

PONSSE PLC

Jarmo Vidgrén
Sales and Marketing Director

Further information:
Jarmo Vidgrén, Sales and Marketing Director, tel. +358 40 519 1486
Ralf Dreeke, Wahlers Forsttechnik GmbH (Southern Germany), tel. +49 (0) 171 676 58 24
Michael Rathjen, Wahlers Forsttechnik GmbH (Northern Germany), tel. +49 (0) 171 676 58 22