What Iggesund Forest does

Iggesund Forest AB designs and manufactures professional harvester bars, chains, and related accessories for the forestry equipment industry. Founded in 1986 in Strömsbruk, Sweden, originally as Iggesund Skogstjänst to repurpose production capacity from a downsizing local paper mill, the company sells a focused portfolio including the Blue Line .404-inch bars (with XL, Extra Wide, Energy, and Spray variants), 3/4-inch bars for full-tree operations, harvester chains (HarvX X2 and G7), and supporting accessories such as drive sprockets, nose sprockets, marking paints, chain grinders, and rivet spinners. Its flagship Blue Line series is built on a proprietary metal alloy and improved tempering technique developed over more than 30 years, and all production is housed in-house in Strömsbruk, enabling small-batch customization across a wide product range that the company describes as the widest on the market.

The company has been part of the Olofsfors Group since 2011, when it was acquired by P Wikström J:r AB, with the parent group providing complementary market leadership in tracks for rubber-tired forestry equipment and an embedded sales organization. Iggesund Forest sells exclusively through B2B channels, combining direct field sales in its home Nordic markets with a multi-tier distribution model of regional distributors (Olofsfors GmbH for Germany/Austria/Switzerland/France, Olofsfors Inc for North America, Metsätyö Oy for Finland) and a dealer network spanning more than 35 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. OEM channel partners include John Deere Forestry, Komatsu Forest, and Ponsse. End customers are professional harvesting contractors using cut-to-length and full-tree operations, forestry equipment dealers and service providers, and stump treatment operators. A December 2021 co-development with Mobil (ExxonMobil) introduced a co-branded chain and bar oil, extending the product line into adjacent consumables.

The 25% sales order increase following the 2016 Blue Line launch triggered first-time night shifts in 2017, an additional 710 square meters of stock storage, and a 2020 production facility expansion. The company employs between 11 and 50 people and does not publicly disclose revenue; pricing is quote-based and not listed. Growth over the past decade has come primarily from Blue Line adoption, geographic and OEM channel deepening, and incremental product extensions rather than from pricing or model changes.

Name

Iggesund Forest

Legal name

Iggesund Forest AB

Website

https://iggesundforest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forestry Equipment Parts

akta.pro primary industry

Mechanized Harvesting (Harvester/Forwarder) Operations (AFAMABAG)

Keywords

• Harvester bars
• Forestry equipment parts
• Cut-to-length equipment
• Chainsaw bars
• Forest machinery components

Headquarters

HQ city

Strömsbruk

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Harvester Bars Sales: Sale of professional harvester bars including Blue Line .404, 3/4 inch, XL, EW, JW, Energy, and Spray variants. One-time purchase of hardware products sold through dealers and distributors globally.
2. Harvester Chains Sales: Sale of harvester chains including HarvX X2 .404, G7 .3/4 inch, and B8 chains. Chains have long service life and operating time between grinding.
3. Accessories Sales: Sale of accessories including drive sprockets, nose sprockets, marking paint, chain grinders, chain breakers, rivet spinners, grinding wheels, and chain reel holders.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Iggesund Forest designs, manufactures, and sells professional harvester bars and chains used as cutting components on forestry harvesters, along with related accessories such as sprockets, marking paint, and chain maintenance tools. Production is performed entirely in-house at the company's facility in Strömsbruk, Sweden, serving forestry OEMs, dealers, and professional harvesting operators globally through its Blue Line and standard product ranges.

Product overview

Iggesund Forest is a manufacturer of professional harvester bars and accessories for the forestry industry. The core product portfolio consists of four main product lines: (1) Harvester bar .404" featuring the Blue Line series for cut-to-length operations, including SPECIAL/XL variants for heavy-duty applications, EW for energy wood harvesting, and Energy bars with protective shields; (2) Harvester bars 3/4" for full tree operations; (3) Harvester bar .404" SPRAY for stump treatment; and (4) Harvester Chain including HarvX X2 and G7 chains with compatible chain parts. These core products are supported by a comprehensive accessories range including drive sprockets, nose sprockets, marking paints, chain grinders (Jolly Star), chain breakers, rivet spinners, and grinding wheels. The company operates as part of the Olofsfors Group and serves global markets through a network of distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Line: The strongest ever harvester bar series with a unique metal alloy and improved tempering technique. Result of more than 30 years of development, testing and manufacturing for the professional harvesting industry.
• Blue Line XL
• Blue Line EW (Extra Wide)
• Energy Bar

Products and services

• Harvester bar .404" (Blue Line) Premium harvester bar for cut-to-length (CTL) operations featuring Blue Line technology with unique metal alloy and improved tempering for maximum strength, rigidity, and durability. Available in 1.6mm and 2.0mm chain variants with multiple mounting configurations for professional forestry harvesters.
• Harvester bars 3/4" High-quality steel harvester bars for full tree operation, with interchangeable tops and specially hardened nose sprocket shims. Designed to fit most machine models with options for custom development.
• Harvester bar .404" SPRAY Solid spray bars for stump treatment applications, reversible for dual-sided use. Available in 10mm or 15mm slot configurations for 1.6mm or 2.0mm chains, adapted for right/left mounting and Supercut units.
• Harvester Chain Durable harvester chains including HarvX X2 (.404") for increased cutting speeds and chip clearance, and G7 (.3/4") for superior strength and minimal stretch. Chain parts available for B8 and G7 configurations.
• Forestry Accessories Supporting products including drive sprockets (9-18 teeth), nose sprockets with 12 teeth, marking paints (red and blue, -40°C freezing point), chain grinders (Jolly Star for .404" and 3/4"), chain breakers, rivet spinners, chain reel holders, and grinding wheels in various sizes.
• Iggesund Forest Quality Chain and Bar Oil Specialized chain and bar oil co-developed with Mobil featuring very good adhesion for reduced consumption, stays in place for optimal sword and chain life, excellent wear and corrosion protection, and cold temperature performance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% increase in sales orders following Blue Line launch
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Mobil (ExxonMobil)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2021Collaborative product development with Mobil to create Iggesund Forest Quality Chain and Bar Oil. The oil features very good adhesion for reduced consumption, stays in place for optimal sword and chain life, excellent wear and corrosion protection, and cold temperature performance.
• Olofsfors ABcoreOthers · 1 January 2011Iggesund Forest has been part of the Olofsfors group since 2011, acquired by P Wikström J:r AB. Olofsfors AB is the global market leader in tracks for rubber tired forestry equipment. This provides Iggesund Forest with access to the broader Olofsfors sales organization and resources.
• Olofsfors Group CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOlofsfors GmbH (Germany) serves as distributor for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France. Olofsfors Inc (Canada) serves North America. Metsätyö Oy (Finland) serves Finland and Åland Islands.
• John Deere ForestrymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJohn Deere Forestry operates as a dealer for Iggesund Forest products in Finland, UK, and Norway, representing a major OEM partnership in the forestry equipment sector.
• Komatsu ForestmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKomatsu Forest distributes Iggesund Forest products in UK and Brazil, representing a significant OEM relationship for the company.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oregon Tool: Oregon Tool (formerly Blount International) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of saw chain, guide bars, and harvesting consumables for professional forestry and chainsaw applications. Directly competes with Iggesund Forest in harvester bars and chains for mechanized CTL operations.
• Bahco (SNA Europe): Bahco, part of Snap-on, manufactures forestry and arborist cutting tools including saw bars, harvester bars, and chains. Directly comparable to Iggesund Forest in bar and chain consumables for professional harvesters and chainsaw operators.
• Husqvarna Forest: Husqvarna's Forest division produces chainsaw bars and chains used in professional forestry and harvester applications, alongside its full line of forestry power tools. Direct overlap with Iggesund Forest's harvester bars and chains portfolio.
• Stihl: Stihl manufactures chainsaw bars and chains across its professional forestry product line, including harvester and cut-to-length applications. Competes head-to-head with Iggesund Forest Blue Line in professional bar categories and chainsaw-grade consumables.

Emerging players

• Carlton (Panther): Carlton manufactures saw chain and bar products for professional forestry and arborist markets, including harvester applications. Niche competitor to Iggesund Forest in North American and select international harvester bar channels.

Broad incumbents

• John Deere Forestry: John Deere Forestry manufactures full-tree and cut-to-length harvesters and forwarders. Serves as both a major OEM customer and adjacent equipment incumbent; comparable because it sits in the same forestry mechanization value chain as Iggesund Forest's components.
• Ponsse: Ponsse is a Finnish manufacturer specializing in cut-to-length forest machines including harvesters. Listed as an OEM dealer partner and a broad incumbent in the same mechanized forestry equipment market as Iggesund Forest's component business.
• Komatsu Forest: Komatsu Forest is a leading global manufacturer of harvesters, forwarders, and harvester heads. An OEM customer and broad incumbent in the mechanized forestry equipment category that consumes Iggesund Forest's bar products.
• Stanley Black & Decker (Outdoor Products): Stanley Black & Decker owns outdoor and forestry cutting tool brands (including former Blount assets via Oregon). Broad incumbent that competes with Iggesund Forest in professional forestry consumables at scale through multiple brand portfolios.

Others

• Olofsfors AB: Olofsfors AB is the parent group of Iggesund Forest and the global market leader in tracks for rubber-tired forestry equipment. Related as a sister business and structural peer in the forestry components space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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