While a mild winter across Europe, rising raw material costs, and slowed investments have impacted many sectors – including the firewood machinery market – Hakki Pilke machines continue to shine. We’re pleased to share some fantastic news from Latvia: our importer, Mežs un Lauks, has sold out their entire stock!

This success speaks volumes. When high-quality products are combined with customer-focused service and active sales work, the results follow – even in challenging times. Latvian customers clearly recognize what Hakki Pilke stands for: efficient, safe, and enjoyable firewood processing. Exactly what today’s users are looking for.

And the momentum continues. Mežs un Lauks has already placed a new order with Hakki Pilke to meet growing demand. This provides a welcome boost to the entire industry and is a strong reminder that reliability, ease of use, and consistent performance never go out of style – regardless of market conditions.

Hakki Pilke products were first sold in Latvia through a dealership in 2009, and operations have continued under Mežs un Lauks as the official importer since 2018. Sales are handled 100% personally, with a clear focus on building strong customer relationships and closely following up on sales prospects. The main customers are professional firewood producers whose top priorities are reliable machinery, the right solutions for their operations, and fast, accessible service.

Outstanding service has been a key reason why many customers have purchased multiple Hakki Pilke machines over the years – one customer even owns seven processors. About 90% of technical issues are resolved over the phone, simply by sending the correct spare part. Hakki Pilke machines are easy for customers to maintain themselves, making this the fastest and most cost-effective solution. While more money could be made from doing all the service work in-house, there is a deep understanding of how important speed and low operating costs are from the customer’s perspective.

The most popular models among professionals running their machines for 8 – sometimes even 16 – hours a day are the 38 Pro and 43 Pro. In Latvia, these two are clear favorites. They are fast, compact, and easy to operate – everything a professional firewood producer needs to keep the wood moving.