Bringing Precision Forestry to Real-World Challenges

At Arbonaut, innovation starts with understanding what forestry professionals need in the field. From forest ecosystem inventories and operational planning to biodiversity, carbon assessment, and forest resilience solutions, the company's mission is to transform complex data into practical intelligence.

Events like FinnMETKO provide an ideal environment to exchange ideas, learn from industry experiences, and stay connected with the latest developments in forestry technology. Whether discussing harvesting operations, forest management planning, infrastructure, sustainability goals, or digital workflows, every conversation helps shape the future of precision forestry.

Arbonaut regularly participates in industry exhibitions and events, particularly in our home country of Finland, where we have the opportunity to connect with forestry professionals, partners, and customers. FinnMETKO 2026 was no exception. From innovative forestry technology to valuable conversations with industry experts, FinnMETKO 2026 brought together the best of the forestry sector.

Here is a look at our experience and key moments from the event:

”Finnmetko has a feature of energizing people. It’s really cool to walk in the exhibition area, checking out machinery and network with companies presenting their best edge forward. It’s a good platform to innovate and talk to people who are making these tools and machines happen.” — Vesa Leppänen, CTO of Arbonaut

”It was great to see such a wide range of machinery and solutions on present across the exhibition. Manufacturers showcased innovations not only in their machines but also in their digital services and technologies. A particularly positive observation was the stronger presence of smaller machine manufacturers, bringing even more diversity to the event. Beyond the technology, the real value came from the people. It was a pleasure to catch up with familiar faces, build new connections, and exchange ideas throughout the exhibition. The trip also resulted in a couple of promising leads, making it a productive and worthwhile event overall.” — Mikko Saarimaa, Head of Forest Operation Management

”There was a lot to see, and the exhibition areas were organized by theme. Compared to previous years, digital solutions played a much larger role and were prominently showcased throughout the event. Finnish expertise in the forestry sector also seemed to attract significant international interest, as there were many participants from different countries. Arbonaut's presence was noticed, and we had many valuable and productive discussions with visitors and stakeholders.” — Saara Tracewski, Project Manager

”Good to spend a day at FinnMETKO and meet both existing contacts and new faces. Lots of discussions around operational forestry, planning, roads, harvesting and how better data can support day-to-day decision-making. Looking forward to following up on the many conversations started in Jämsä. 🌲🚜” — Rim Edwards, Chief Sales Officer

Looking Ahead

As forestry continues to evolve, collaboration between technology providers, forest owners, contractors, and industry stakeholders becomes increasingly important. FinnMETKO 2026 once again demonstrates the strength of the forestry sector and its commitment to innovation.

Arbonaut was proud to be part of that journey. We would like to thank everyone who met with us at FinnMETKO 2026. We look forward to continuing the conversation and working together to create a smarter, more sustainable future for forestry. 🌲