Walk & Talk: Jas P Wilson Forest Machines– Forest machinery and firewood processing displays, and more

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Time 10:00 - 13:00
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Organiser George Moore

Walk & Talk: Jas P Wilson Forest Machines– Forest machinery and firewood processing displays / community and schools engagement/ skills development/ Net Zero strategy.

Formed in 1964 by the late James Pearson Wilson “Jas P Wilson” originally began life as an agricultural contracting business, diversifying into drainage in the 70’s before finding its niche in forestry in the 90’s.

Today, still family owned with James’s sons playing key roles in the business, Jas P Wilson has developed into one of the UK’s leading suppliers of forestry and firewood equipment and machinery. They work with customers covering a range of sectors and professions including forestry contractors, tree surgeons, country estates, biomass producers, colleges and local councils.

Their seventy plus strong team of skilled staff, including designers, engineers, service technicians and sales staff operate from an ever-expanding 20,000 square metre base – home to their workshops, design studios, offices and dedicated training centre.

Their core product range includes saws, chippers, firewood processors, kindling machines, forestry winches, loaders, trailers, mulchers and harvesting equipment.

Alongside new products they stock one of the largest and widest ranges of used machinery, equipment and spare parts in Europe, which they ship internationally.

 

They were finalists in SLE’s Helping It Happen Awards 2021 (Rural Business category).

 

Schedule

  • Meet at 09.30 for 10.00. Cup of tea/coffee on arrival.
  • Short presentation (10 mins) about the background to the company.
  • See product range – forestry tractors, timber harvesting and handling equipment, firewood processing machinery plus various ancillary equipment. New and refurbished equipment is available.
  • See new products including pruning digger attachment - designed and manufactured by JPW.
  • Demonstration of firewood processor and forestry trailer. Possible “hands on” experience.
  • Tour of the factory led by some of the apprentices.
  • Discuss the excellent work being done by the company in community engagement and communication with schools and colleges.
  • Discuss skills development and the apprenticeship scheme, where there are presently 15 apprentices.
  • Discuss their Net Zero plans – solar panels, electric vehicles. They have a large parts recycling department where old equipment is broken up for parts which are refurbished and re-sold.
  • There will be ample time for Q&As and informal discussions.
  • Finish by 13.00.

 

Additional Event Information

Meeting point:

We’ll gather from 09.30am at Jas P Wison office block where tea and coffee will be available on arrival. The programme will start promptly at 10.00am.

Location:

Jas P Wilson, Coast Road, Dalbeattie, DG5 4QU - There is plenty of car parking available.