The 22,000th Ponsse forest machine manufactured at the company’s Vieremä factory was delivered to Irish customer G&G Timber Harvesting this month. The milestone machine is a Ponsse Elk forwarder, valued for its agility, productivity and suitability for a wide variety of forestry work.

“This is a significant milestone in our cooperation with G&G Timber Harvesting. Along with the Ponsse Elk, a Ponsse Scorpion Giant harvester, which is one of our flagship models was delivered in the same shipment to complement their fleet,” says Ponsse Vice President, Europe, Ville Mansikkamäki.

G&G Timber Harvesting, established in 2009 by brothers Greg and Garrett Cuddy in Camross, County Laois, operates at the foot of the Slieve Bloom mountains. The company has since grown to include another brother, David, Greg’s son Greg Jr, and their cousin Pakie. With six of the seven Cuddy brothers working in forestry, the business represents a strong multigenerational commitment to the industry.

Their first experience with Ponsse came in 2020 with the purchase of two pre‑owned machines; a Gazelle and a Beaver. Over time, the fleet expanded to include two harvesters and two forwarders, representing different brands of machines. In September 2025, the company upgraded one of its forwarders to a Ponsse Buffalo with Active Cabin. This encouraged them to continue modernising their fleet with a Scorpion Giant harvester and the milestone Elk forwarder.

During a demo arranged by Ponsse Ireland, Greg Cuddy highlighted the Scorpion Giant’s powerful crane, cabin visibility, cutting head performance and even its “cool design”. He says the Elk was selected for its reliable performance across diverse terrain and the additional comfort provided by the Active Cabin solution.

G&G Timber Harvesting operates in a wide range of conditions, including steep slopes, flat bogs and sensitive habitats, serving both private clients and the state‑owned forestry sector.