Press

A cultural treasure in the forest - the history of forestry machines available again
26 Mar 2025
The development of forestry is a story of innovation, machine power and people's stubborn desire to improve. Just in time for Elmia Wood's 50th anniversary, we are now reopening the esteemed database of historical material on forestry machines - a digital cultural treasure for all machine enthusi...
New season of TIMBERSPORTS®: Highlights in Jönköping and Milan
24 Mar 2025
On 7 June 2025, Elmia Wood will host one of the year's most spectacular competitions in the extreme sport TIMBERSPORTS®: the Nordic Championships. The season will kick off with a bang as the Nordic region's top athletes compete in all six disciplines of the sport - three with an axe, two with a c...
European fair premiere for PlantMax at Elmia Wood
24 Mar 2025
For the first time ever, Plantma Forestry will demonstrate its PlantMax soil preparation planter at a European forestry fair. At Elmia Wood 5-7 June 2025, visitors will be able to see the world-leading planter in action in a Swedish forest.
Elmia Wood every two years – dates set for 2025, 2027, and 2029
21 Nov 2024
Elmia Wood, one of Elmia’s most international and long-lived fairs, is now taking the next step in developing the fair concept. As part of this initiative, Elmia pauses the nationally focused SkogsElmia and arranges Elmia Wood every two years instead of every four. This is made possible through...
Planning for Elmia Wood 2025 is underway
16 Apr 2024
Now the preparations for the next big forest fair is well under way. Stands must be booked, activities nailed down and the fair area planned for Elmia Wood on 5–7 June 2025.
Increased wood use  heats up demand for Espegard
4 Jun 2022
As electricity prices soared last winter, so too did the demand for firewood for stoves and boilers. “At our stand you’ll find equipment for packing firewood,” says Nicklas Kloo of Espegard. “Firewood stands and bags for all sizes and needs. There’s an incredible amount of demand right now. Many...
NorrPlant looks south
4 Jun 2022
“This is actually the first time in over 20 years that we’re exhibiting at Elmia Wood,” says Thomas Vestman of NorrPlant. “I’m pleasantly surprised by the response. We’re getting lots of questions and input from knowledgeable forest owners from an area that we may not normally operate in so much...
ATVs gear up with more  and more advanced accessories
4 Jun 2022
The trend is clear. The ATV is increasingly moving from a toy and a hobby to an active working tool on the farm. “This is evident not least on the accessories side. The trailers are more lavish with more built-in technology to do the farm’s various tasks,” explains Staffan Svensson of Yamaha.
Fire Box and eight-wheeled forwarder  are the big hits at Vimek’s stand
4 Jun 2022
The Vimek stand at Elmia Wood is buzzing with life. “The big attention grabber is our new eight-wheeled forwarder, the Vimek NG 870.1,” says Edvin Eklund. “The cab environment for the operator has been a strong focus. The operator should sit well, see well and feel well. After all, that’s who w...