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Recognitions and scholarships for forest industry experts 2 Mechanised timber harvesting is a cornerstone of Finland's national economy Support from research 6 First award to Piiroset The Foundation operates in the spirit of Einari Mechanised timber harvesting is a cornerstone CONTENTS of Finland's national economy This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Einari Vidgrén Foundation established by Editorial Einari Vidgrén, the founder of Ponsse Plc. During its decade of operation, the Foundation Mechanised timber harvesting has recognised persons and parties that have significantly influenced the development is a cornerstone of Finland’s of mechanised timber harvesting with its awards. At the same time, the Foundation has national economy 2 carried out its main task assigned by Einari – emphasised the appreciation of work in the forest industry. The Foundation's awards have increased the nationwide appeal of the The Foundation operates forest industry and have contributed to proving that the forest sector is still a strong in the spirit of Einari 3 cornerstone of Finland's national economy. Elite drivers in Russia 4 The jury is comprised of the company's Board of Directors, whose members represent top expertise from all areas of the forest industry. The annual main recognition is the 4 Einari Award for long-term work as a forest machine contractor. The Foundation has not Recognitions across the world wanted to restrict the possible recipients of the awards in advance. Both forest com- panies and sawmills have submitted their candidates for the awards annually. Support from research 5 Recognitions can be granted to entrepreneurs and companies, also a service technician or machine operator working in the forest sector, or another person or party that has Recognising young people 5 improved the forest industry's awareness and image. Working in the right industry 6 In addition to the Einari Award, the Foundation has granted scholarships to students of forest machine schools. Young people are crucial with regard to the Foundation's award First award to Piiroset 6 recipients to secure the supply of skilled employees in the future. R&D and communica- tions have also won several awards from the Einari Vidgrén Foundation over the years. There is a lot of work to be done 7 The decisions on the award recipients are made after a thorough review of the submit- ted candidates. Photo: Kai Jäderholm Einari Vidgrén 1943-2010 Interested in thinning 7 During its years of operation, the Foundation has distributed more than EUR 870,000 in awards and recognitions. The number of contacts and applications has delightfully In 2005, Industrial Counsellor Einari Vidgrén, foun- The Foundation also supports research and devel- increased throughout the history of the Foundation. This is proof of the necessity of the der of Ponsse Plc, founded the Einari Vidgrén opment activities related to mechanised timber har- Foundation and that cooperation between the field and the Foundation bears fruit. Foundation. Its purpose is to increase the appreciati- vesting, as well as training and education related to Publisher on of work in mechanised timber harvesting. The the industry. The Foundation can also reward per- This paper presents the activities of the Foundation and some of the award recipients Einari Vidgrénin Säätiö Foundation wishes to develop entrepreneurship in sons who are distinguished in communication re- from previous years. The past decade has been full of changes for forest industry professionals – there have been booms and really steep plunges, as in life in general. mechanised harvesting and make it better known. lated to mechanised harvesting or otherwise signifi- Editor The mechanised harvesting sector needs to be ma- cantly promoted the appreciation of the industry. Visa Vilkuna The basic value of the Foundation's founder, Einari Vidgrén, was to believe in Finnish de more interesting as a potential workplace, espe- The Foundation also annually grants scholarships to work, competence and hard work, thereby increasing the value of the forest sector in the cially among young people. The Foundation annual- forest machine school students. Finnish national economy. Respecting the environment and making use of people's Covers innovation without prejudice, we will continue to be able to build common well-being. Mainonnan Työmaa MPM Oy ly recognises parties that have improved the awa- reness and image of the industry. Towards the end of the millennium, Einari Vidgrén On behalf of the Foundation, I would like to encourage you to think whether there is a Layout stated that the giant leaps in timber harvesting and person, organisation, company or another party whose work in the field of mechanised Mainostoimisto AltAvanti Oy The main recognition is the "Einari Award" granted transport have probably been taken. In the future, harvesting would be worthy of an Einari Vidgrén Foundation award. to a distinguished forest machine entrepreneur, for- the focus will be on integrating different sub-areas Printing With sunny regards from Vieremä, Painotalo Seiska Oy est machine company, driver, service technician, ser- and inventions. According to Einari, the only way for vice company or another party closely involved in future mechanical engineering to develop is Juha Vidgrén forest machine contracting in Finland. through seamless cooperation between the differ- 2 Chairman of the Einari Vidgrén Foundation ent parties operating in the forest sector. 3 The Foundation operates in the spirit of Einari Mechanised timber harvesting is a cornerstone CONTENTS of Finland's national economy This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Einari Vidgrén Foundation established by Editorial Einari Vidgrén, the founder of Ponsse Plc. During its decade of operation, the Foundation Mechanised timber harvesting has recognised persons and parties that have significantly influenced the development is a cornerstone of Finland’s of mechanised timber harvesting with its awards. At the same time, the Foundation has national economy 2 carried out its main task assigned by Einari – emphasised the appreciation of work in the forest industry. The Foundation's awards have increased the nationwide appeal of the The Foundation operates forest industry and have contributed to proving that the forest sector is still a strong in the spirit of Einari 3 cornerstone of Finland's national economy. Elite drivers in Russia 4 The jury is comprised of the company's Board of Directors, whose members represent top expertise from all areas of the forest industry. The annual main recognition is the 4 Einari Award for long-term work as a forest machine contractor. The Foundation has not Recognitions across the world wanted to restrict the possible recipients of the awards in advance. Both forest com- panies and sawmills have submitted their candidates for the awards annually. Support from research 5 Recognitions can be granted to entrepreneurs and companies, also a service technician or machine operator working in the forest sector, or another person or party that has Recognising young people 5 improved the forest industry's awareness and image. Working in the right industry 6 In addition to the Einari Award, the Foundation has granted scholarships to students of forest machine schools. Young people are crucial with regard to the Foundation's award First award to Piiroset 6 recipients to secure the supply of skilled employees in the future. R&D and communica- tions have also won several awards from the Einari Vidgrén Foundation over the years. There is a lot of work to be done 7 The decisions on the award recipients are made after a thorough review of the submit- ted candidates. Photo: Kai Jäderholm Einari Vidgrén 1943-2010 Interested in thinning 7 During its years of operation, the Foundation has distributed more than EUR 870,000 in awards and recognitions. The number of contacts and applications has delightfully In 2005, Industrial Counsellor Einari Vidgrén, foun- The Foundation also supports research and devel- increased throughout the history of the Foundation. This is proof of the necessity of the der of Ponsse Plc, founded the Einari Vidgrén opment activities related to mechanised timber har- Foundation and that cooperation between the field and the Foundation bears fruit. Foundation. Its purpose is to increase the appreciati- vesting, as well as training and education related to Publisher on of work in mechanised timber harvesting. The the industry. The Foundation can also reward per- This paper presents the activities of the Foundation and some of the award recipients Einari Vidgrénin Säätiö Foundation wishes to develop entrepreneurship in sons who are distinguished in communication re- from previous years. The past decade has been full of changes for forest industry professionals – there have been booms and really steep plunges, as in life in general. mechanised harvesting and make it better known. lated to mechanised harvesting or otherwise signifi- Editor The mechanised harvesting sector needs to be ma- cantly promoted the appreciation of the industry. Visa Vilkuna The basic value of the Foundation's founder, Einari Vidgrén, was to believe in Finnish de more interesting as a potential workplace, espe- The Foundation also annually grants scholarships to work, competence and hard work, thereby increasing the value of the forest sector in the cially among young people. The Foundation annual- forest machine school students. Finnish national economy. Respecting the environment and making use of people's Covers innovation without prejudice, we will continue to be able to build common well-being. Mainonnan Työmaa MPM Oy ly recognises parties that have improved the awa- reness and image of the industry. Towards the end of the millennium, Einari Vidgrén On behalf of the Foundation, I would like to encourage you to think whether there is a Layout stated that the giant leaps in timber harvesting and person, organisation, company or another party whose work in the field of mechanised Mainostoimisto AltAvanti Oy The main recognition is the "Einari Award" granted transport have probably been taken.