The Technology Behind Us
The Machine Behind Patas Forestry: advaligno’s PATAS Chasse
The PATAS was born out of decades of frustration. Ernst Jordan spent years in the field watching skilled crews struggle with manual delimbing above 16 feet (five meters)—slow, dangerous, and expensive work that limited what was economically feasible to produce as high-grade timber.
He set out to solve it mechanically without harming the tree’s cambium. Years of prototypes and over 200,000 delimbed trees later, the Jordan family founded advaligno GmbH in Wunstorf, Germany. The second generation of the family is now fully engaged in the business, and the PATAS is in active production.
The name itself encodes their philosophy: adva from advanced, ligno from the Latin lignum for wood. The logo—a cogwheel paired with a green leaf—says what the company stands for: advanced technology in service of the forest.
Our Distribution
US and Canada — Fully Covered
Patas Forestry (US)
Serving timber producers, forestry service contractors, and plantation managers across the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. Direct sales, training, and parts support from our US-based team.
Patas Forestry (Canada)
Covering all Canadian provinces and territories, with particular focus on the significant commercial forestry operations in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta. French-language support available.
Parts & Service
Drive belts, cutting blades, and wear components stocked locally. Field training provided at delivery. Ongoing technical support from our team, backed by the manufacturer in Germany.