Against the backdrop of a challenging market environment, Finnish forest machinery and equipment maker Ponsse Oyj HEL : PON1V announced today a noteworthy turnaround, projecting a net profit of approximately EUR6 .3 m in the first quarter of 2010. This marks a significant shift from the previous year's loss of EUR9 .6 m, reflecting a resilient performance and instilling positive sentiment for the company's future prospects.