Three Konecranes solutions TO boost productivity: Control System Upgrade, Extended Spreader Uptime Kit and Tire Life Extension. Keeping equipment operating safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime is essential in today's demanding port and terminal environments. Konecranes is helping customers maximise machine availability and reduce operating costs through three productivity-enhancing upgrade solutions: the Control System Upgrade, Extended Spreader Uptime Kit, and Tire Life Extension. By combining modern technology with practical maintenance improvements, these solutions help operators make smarter maintenance decisions, improve equipment reliability and keep lift trucks performing at their best! Have a look: 1. Control System Upgrade The Control System Upgrade replaces the older MDL2 electronic control unit, which is now obsolete and no longer supported, with the latest MD4 system. The upgrade provides operators with a larger, more intuitive display, improved software support and faster recovery from system faults. It also enables smarter integration of features such as reverse camera displays, giving operators greater visibility while supporting safer, more efficient day-to-day operations. Compatible with Konecranes forklifts, empty and laden container handlers, and reach stackers equipped with the older MDL2 system, the upgrade provides a practical way to future-proof equipment while reducing the risk of unexpected downtime. 2. Extended Spreader Uptime Kit Designed for reach stackers, the Extended Spreader Uptime Kit helps extend spreader service life by scheduling twistlock maintenance every 5,000 operating hours. The package includes four twistlock kits together with the required wear pads, helping operators reduce spreader-related downtime and plan maintenance more effectively. Key benefits include reduced downtime, a lower risk of twistlock-related failures, fewer maintenance interruptions and quicker servicing by ensuring essential replacement parts are readily available. The upgrade is available for Konecranes reach stackers fitted with ELME 817 Classic and ELME 817 INN spreaders, helping customers minimise unplanned maintenance while keeping operations moving. 3. Tire Life Extension The Tire Life Extension upgrade helps reduce one of the biggest operating costs for lift truck fleets - steering tyre wear. By installing a mechanical kit within the steering cylinder to limit maximum steering angle, tyre scrub is reduced, extending tyre life where tight manoeuvring is not required. The result is longer-lasting tyres, fewer tyre-related stoppages, reduced rubber waste and a lower total cost of ownership. Compatible with Konecranes forklifts, empty and laden container handlers, and reach stackers, this upgrade offers a simple but effective way to reduce maintenance costs while improving fleet productivity and sustainability. As operations increasingly embrace digital technologies to improve efficiency, reliability and safety, these three Konecranes solutions provide practical ways to enhance equipment performance while reducing downtime and operating costs. Together, they help customers make more informed maintenance decisions, improve fleet availability and maximise productivity across their operations. Contact Paterson Simons & Co. today - order from its parts team - discounts available! * Provide the serial number(s) of your lift trucks * Contact the Paterson Simons parts team via its contact form for a tailored package offer * Spreader Service Kit - Part number 57054282 * The Control System Update from MDL2 to MD4 is part of the Konecranes Productivity package and is available for all Konecranes lift trucks equipped with an MDL2 master display. As MDL2 is no longer supplied, upgrading to MD4 can help avoid long waiting times for repairs. The new MD4-based truck Control System is fully programmed by Konecranes. * Master Display IQAN MD4 * Expansion unit XS2/XA2, depending on machine type * Wiring harness and mounting kit * Software upgrade * HOW TO ORDER: * Machine model - Kit KCID * Empty handlers / Forklifts - 94216879 * Reach stackers - 94216881

Nokia's decline weighed on the stock market, insiders buying. Earnings reporters Sanoma and Aspocomp ended up rising. Mandatum's share price got a boost from analysts' buy recommendations. Today at 18:37 Helsinki Stock Exchange's OMXH general index ended Wednesday down 0.4 percent at 13,001 points, after having been clearly up during the day. At the top of the exchange's turnover, Nokia fell 3.5 percent to 7.56 euros and Nordea fell 0.5 percent to 17.25 euros. The rise in oil price boosted Neste's share price by four percent. Nokia's HR director Kristen Pressner and director responsible for geopolitics and societal relations Mikko Hautala bought Nokia shares today at a price of about 7.84 euros, Hautala for about 56,000 euros and Pressner for about 520,000 euros. Mandatum was near the top of the exchange's gainers, up 3.8 percent at 5.95 euros. SEB and DNB Carnegie raised their recommendations for Mandatum yesterday from hold to buy. SEB reiterated a target price of 6.20 euros and DNB of 7.00 euros for the share. Educational materials and media company Sanoma and circuit board manufacturer Aspocomp reported their second quarter results on Wednesday morning. Sanoma's adjusted operating profit grew in April-June, but less than analysts expected. The company's revenue also fell short of analysts' expectations and declined from the comparable period. Sanoma's share rose 2.1 percent. "We are progressing as planned towards a significant improvement in the group's adjusted operating profit in 2026," Sanoma's CEO Rob Kolkman commented in the earnings report. Sanoma kept its guidance unchanged, expecting revenue of 1.29-1.34 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of 205-225 million euros in 2026. Aspocomp said the company's order backlog grew to record levels. Revenue and operating profit grew largely in line with Inderes' expectations, but earnings per share fell short of Inderes' forecast. The company's share was up 1.4 percent at the end of the day. According to Aspocomp, the market environment has remained strong both in the defense industry and especially in semiconductor industry customers, which are boosted by the growth in AI chip testing. The company expects its profitability to improve in the second half of the year. Aspocomp guides that revenue will increase and operating profit will improve this year compared to 2025. Marketing and communications company Ilkka (-2.7%) issued a profit warning. Ilkka lowered its outlook for 2026 regarding revenue and adjusted operating profit from own operations. Uncertainty in the market and the prevailing geopolitical situation affect the group's revenue development more than previously estimated, the company explained. According to the updated guidance, Ilkka Group's revenue from continuing operations is expected to remain at the previous year's level. Adjusted operating profit from own operations is expected to decrease from the previous year. Previously, the company expected revenue to rise and adjusted operating profit from own operations to remain at the previous year's level. Crane manufacturer Konecranes (-1.6%) appointed Mara Zavagno as the company's new HR director. He will start in his new position at the beginning of October. The company's current HR director Anneli Karkovirta will retire in August. Engineering workshop Kalmar (-1.5%) received an order from Brazilian terminal operator Portonave for five electric container stackers. Kalmar described the order as large. The order was booked into the company's second quarter order backlog. The equipment will be delivered in the last quarter of the current year.

Stock exchange: Helsinki stock exchange opened up - Nokia and Nordea in different directions. Helsinki stock exchange opened on Wednesday with a slight rise, following the positive mood in European stock markets. Among the morning's result announcers, Aspocomp's share jumped up, driven by a record-high order book and strong earnings. Today at 10:14 Helsinki stock exchange opened up on Wednesday. The stock exchange's OMXH general index was up 0.2 percent at 13,070 points. Among the most traded companies, network technology company Nokia's share was down 0.9 percent and financial group Nordea was up 0.3 percent. Earlier in the morning, educational materials and media company Sanoma and circuit board manufacturer Aspocomp Group reported their second quarter results. Sanoma's profit grew in April-June, but weaker than analysts expected. The company's revenue also fell short of analysts' expectations and declined from the comparison period. Sanoma's share was down 0.2 percent. Aspocomp said the company's order book grew to record levels and operating profit exceeded the forecast of Inderes, an analyst firm following the company. The company's share was up 5.4 percent. Crane manufacturer Konecranes (-0.2%) announces it will appoint Mara Zavagno as the company's new HR director. He will start in his new position at the beginning of October. The company's current HR director, Anneli Karkovirta, will retire in August. Stock markets also opened up in Europe. The Euro Stoxx 600 index, which tracks the largest companies on the continent, was up 0.4 percent. By market, Germany's DAX index was up 0.4 percent and Britain's FTSE 100 index was up 0.7 percent. Below are today's recommendation changes: Inderes raises GRK's target price to EUR 23.00 (previously EUR 20.00), reiterates increase recommendation OP lowers Ponsse's target price to EUR 33.00 (previously EUR 34.00), reiterates buy recommendation Goldman Sachs raises Metso's target price to EUR 19.50 (previously EUR 18.80), reiterates buy recommendation Nordea raises GRK Infra's target price to EUR 25.10 (previously EUR 22.80), reiterates buy recommendation Danske Bank ends its coverage of Lamor Ask from Kauppalehti. Ask about companies, investing, economy, or working life. AI searches for answers in Kauppalehti's articles. Source: Kauppalehti AI generated