Komatsu Forest to acquire Malwa

Komatsu Forest has entered into an agreement to acquire Malwa Forest AB in Hyssna, Sweden. The transaction is expected to be completed by April 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Malwa was founded in 2009 and develops and manufactures lightweight harvesters and forwarders designed for selective thinning and operations in sensitive terrain. Interest in this type of machine has grown as forestry continues to evolve, with increased focus on soil protection, climate impact and more sustainable working methods in the forest.

“Malwa has developed strongly in recent years, and we see a clear and growing demand for lightweight forestry machines. To continue that journey and reach new markets, this is a natural and important step for us. With Komatsu Forest we gain a strong industrial partner that provides long-term stability while creating new opportunities to further develop the Malwa concept and reach more customers around the world,” says Magnus Wallin, Founder and Head of Business Development at Malwa.

Komatsu Forest is a global manufacturer of forestry machines and part of Komatsu Ltd., an international group operating within construction, mining and forestry equipment.

Read the full press release from Komatsu here.

In the image, from left: Magnus Wallin (Founder, Malwa Forest), Tom Sarin (CFO, Komatsu Forest), Hans Lindberg (CEO, Malwa Forest), Peter Hasselryd (VP Marketing & Sales, Komatsu Forest).