At FinnMETKO 2026, which opened today, visitors experienced the most impressive display of heavy machinery, equipment, and commercial vehicles in the Nordic countries.
FinnMETKO 2026-More than 380 exhibitors presented world-class new launches, but visitors will also find plenty of refurbished and remanufactured equipment. Factory remanufacturing is gaining momentum, and several industry players have invested in reman operations as part of their aftermarket business.
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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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This trend will also be visible at FinnMETKO. Factory-remanufactured engines and equipment, as well as reman services, will be on display at several stands. Remanufacturing extends the service life of older machines and equipment with a lower investment than purchasing new replacements. In addition, recycling components and extending machine lifecycles helps conserve natural resources.
FinnMETKO brings together all major manufacturers and suppliers of heavy machinery, commercial vehicles, equipment, and spare parts, along with companies operating in logistics, earthmoving, forestry, and energy sectors. The exhibition also features a broad range of service providers, industry associations, educational institutions, and other stakeholders connected to the contracting industries.
- With more than 380 exhibitors, visitors can once again expect an incredibly comprehensive overview of the business activities, innovation, and expertise surrounding the machinery and transport sectors, says Tapio Hirvikoski, Exhibition Director.
Finnish expertise and markets in the machinery industries are also attracting interest abroad, as reflected in the growing number of international exhibitors at FinnMETKO. The exhibition is becoming increasingly international.
- The total number of exhibitors has increased compared with the previous event, while the proportion of international exhibitors has doubled. Finnish expertise is also attracting international trade visitors, says Hirvikoski.
More Than 150 Hectares of Cutting-Edge Technology
There is plenty to see and explore at FinnMETKO: the exhibition area covers more than 150 hectares. Earthmoving machinery will be concentrated in the northern section of the site at the former Kaakkolammi gravel extraction area. Commercial vehicles will be in the central part of the exhibition grounds, while forestry machinery will be displayed in the southern section, with live timber-harvesting demonstrations in the north.
A new feature this year is the energy wood harvesting demonstrations located in the central area of the exhibition. Several exhibitors will showcase their equipment and solutions in live demonstrations focused on energy wood harvesting.
FinnMETKO 2026 will be open to the public on Friday and Saturday, 4/5 September 2026, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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