The Golden Anniversary event will be a spectacular celebration, featuring an unprecedented array of exhibitors and an exciting lineup of activities. Attendees can explore a diverse range of innovations and offerings from the forestry sector
On Thursday 24th September, APF 2026 will open its gates for its landmark 50th anniversary event, bringing an exceptional programme of live machinery demonstrations, international competitions, and hands-on activities to Ragley Estate, Warwickshire, on 24/25/26th September.
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That’s a remarkable amount of work hours for a single machine, the Norcar 600 owned by Erkki Rinne is taken well care of, it even has the original Diesel engine.
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Kieran Anders is a forestry contractor working in the lake district. His work involves hand cutting and extracting timber using a skidder and tractor-trailer forwarder.
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It is not possible to eliminate chain shot, but there are simple steps that can be taken to reduce the risk.
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Arwel takes great pride in the fact that the mill has no waste whatsoever, “the peelings are used for children’s playgrounds, gardens and for farm animals in barns in the winter and the sawdust has multiple uses in gardens and farms as well.
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Timber hauliers need to encourage young blood in, and also look after the hauliers we have, we need make the sector a safe and positive place to work.
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The Golden Anniversary show will welcome 310 exhibitors and feature 3 km and over £90 million of working machinery. Its competition programme will include one world championship, one European championship and four UK championships, alongside a wide range of demonstrations and special events.
Event highlights
- 310 exhibitors and 3 km of working machinery valued at £90 million
- One world, one European and four UK championships
- Have-a-go activities including World Logging chainsaw skills, pole climbing, tree climbing, axe throwing, horse logging, forwarder driving, winch racing and chainsaw hold-out
- Over 30 traditional woodland craft skills on display
- A ceremonial 50th birthday cake cutting — with a chainsaw
Tickets and event details
Advance tickets are available until 21 September for £25, saving £5 on the £30 gate price. APF 2026 runs from Thursday 24 to Saturday 26 September 2026 at Ragley Estate, Warwickshire.
For further information and tickets, visit www.apfexhibition.co.uk.
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