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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 companies 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 communications 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 submitted 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 awareness 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

Einari Recognitions Recognising young people

The Finnish Forest Museum Lusto received an Recognitions across the world Einari Recognition in 2014. The award was granted for developing a forest machine learning environment for children and The Foundation does not operate exclusively in the development of the forestry sector in his ho- teenagers. Lusto is a national museum and Finland; it has been active internationally from me country. Wiśniewski is an active holder of va- science centre of international importance day one. Forest District Manager of the Gidle regi- rious governmental and local forestry positions. focusing on Finnish forest culture and on, Jan Wiśniewski, of the Polish Ministry of illustrating the interaction between man and Forestry was rewarded for his work in the deve- The American harvesting entrepreneur Dennis the forest from the past to the future. lopment of forestry and mechanised harvesting Schoeneck, Enterprise Forest Products, received in Poland. the Einari Recognition. Schoeneck has been an active volunteer in raising schoolchildren's awa- The Einari Vidgrén Foundation annually rewards Jan Wiśniewski has been actively involved in the reness of forest and forestry matters. He has also students in the field of forest machines with development of the training of harvesting based been active in arranging events and training to scholarships. One of the award recipients, Estonian on the cut-to-length method. Jan Wiśniewski has improve private forest owners' knowledge of fo- Veiko Koiv, in the photo. also been rewarded for his accomplishments in rest management. 4 5 Einari Operator Award Einari Recognition Elite drivers in Russia Support from research The Einari Vidgrén Foundation also granted the demonstrated an excellent attitude and professional Professor Antti Asikainen, awarded in 2009, has long vesting technology and logistics. Einari Operator Award to two Russian forest skill in their work. Their cooperation and communi- been working in the field of forest, timber harvest- Antti Asikainen has successfully focused on the machine operators in 2014. The grounds for award- cation with forest industry stakeholders has been ing and forest management technology and related main points of profitable wood energy entrepre- ing the prize stated that Anatolij Kondratiev from exemplary. research. He has meritoriously taken part in research neurship and new logistic solutions to secure wood Aunus and Andrei Dmitriev from Pitkäranta have projects related to industrial and energy wood har- supply to industry.

Einari Recognitions Recognising young people

Einari Award work to be done Working in the right industry

Tuula and Eero Pyykkönen know what entrepre- One must dare to try new things but must not fool- Emil Ruona from Kalix in the Norrbotten county in This way, professional skill in mastering the entire neurship is in practice due to their decades of expe- ishly cling to things. Everything must always be Northern Sweden is a skilled forest machine driver in chain remains sharp. Emil is not afraid of working rience. According to the Pyykkönens, an entrepre- based on profitability. Tuula's and Eero's son Marko spite of being only 19 years old. He proved this by alone in a dark forest, as mobile phone connections neur has to work long days with chameleon-like Pyykkönen has taken responsibility for managing winning the junior championship in forwarder han- work. adaptability. Eero Pyykkönen Ky. dling at the Elmia Wood fair. Working shifts from six in the morning to two in the One must be where there are earning opportunities. Marko reminds that one has to keep up with the de- His work at Mörks Skogsmaskiner is independent afternoon is suitable for this early bird. After an Both the entrepreneur and the employee must have velopment in the field for the company to keep up enough, yet comes with responsibility. The work is eight-hour workday, there is still energy for other the right attitude. One must not put "me" first, but in it. The company has in fact boldly tried new varying, and at times the forwarder is changed for a hobbies, such as floorball, ice hockey and fishing. consider the company that gives them a living. The things. According to the Pyykkönens, a genuine de- harvester. company must keep running to be able to pay sire to do the work at hand is also important in be- wages and other running expenses in addition to re- ing an entrepreneur. placement investments.

Einari Award First award to Piiroset Einari Operator Award Interested in thinning The first Einari Award was granted to Piiroset Ky in The company has also invested in training its per- Jukka Sissonen from Tuupovaara has driven forest companies have continuously trained workers in log 2006. The company focusing on harvesting and sonnel and developing its ways of working. machines since 1979. He has experience in harvest- quality, as unclassified timber is not acceptable at all. short-distance transport has its head office in One of the merits for which Piiroset was awarded is ing and driving with almost all machine brands. Kuopio, and in addition to seven brothers, it the brothers' openness and desire to tell about their Recently, cutting thinning stands has become his In fact, Jukka has completed a very diverse and employs a significant number of drivers and con- experience. Comments from skilled drivers are of primary work. demanding nature management course. Nature is tractors. The award was granted on the basis of the prime importance in the development of forest dear to Jukka, which can also be seen in his hobbies, brothers' seamless cooperation as entrepreneurs machines, as the best machines are developed Back in the time, Jukka only received a short intro- hunting and fishing. and the company's bold yet controlled growth. through cooperation. duction to driving a machine. Over the years, forest 6 7 Einari Operator Award There is a lot of

Einari Award work to be done Working in the right industry

n giving grants and scholarships, the AWARD CATEGORIES Foundation pays attention to parties that Einari Awards Ihave improved the awareness and image The Foundation's main recognition of long-term work in the of the industry, as well as forest machine demanding harvesting industry. entrepreneurs and operators who have strongly demonstrated their competence in their work. The main recognition is the Einari Einari Recognitions Award given to distinguished forest machine Recognition of a party engaged in research and development contractors. activities in the field of harvesting, a developer of education in the industry or a party that has generally improved The Foundation also supports research and the industry's awareness and appreciation. development activities related to mechanised harvesting and education in the field. The Foundation may also reward people who have Einari Driver Awards become merited in communications related to Recognition awarded to merited forest machine operators mechanised harvesting or have otherwise for high-quality work and attitude as well as good significantly promoted the appreciation of the cooperation with forest owners and other stakeholders. industry.

The purpose of the Foundation is to make Einari Student Scholarships mechanised harvesting a more interesting A scholarship for students in the ﬁeld of forest machines employer, especially among young people. who are leaving school. In addition to academic success, The Foundation also grants scholarships to a criterion for receiving a scholarship is that the students in forest machine schools each year. graduating student has a job as a forest machine operator The scholarships are decided on by the or technician. teaching staff of each college.

APPLICATIONS Scholarship and grant applications can be sent to: www.evsaatio.com. Annual deadline for applications is 1 May.