In a significant development, Finnish forest machinery and equipment maker Ponsse Oyj announced on October 5, 2007 that it has secured a major deal with Brazilian paper maker Bahia Pulp and unnamed Uruguayan wood harvesting contractors. This strategic move entails the delivery of 67 cut-to-length method forest machines and 44 harvester heads, reflecting a positive expansion into new markets and affirming the company's strong position in the global forestry industry.