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STIHL is set to mark its 100th anniversary at the 2026 APF Exhibition with the public debut of its new ALLPRO battery system, showcases of its latest professional chainsaws, and exclusive previews of upcoming products. The show, which takes place at the Ragley Estate in Warwickshire between 24th – 26th September 2026, is the UK’s largest trade exhibition dedicated to forestry, woodland, and arboriculture.

Landscaping and grounds maintenance companies know all too well that every machinery breakdown means lost time, delayed jobs and unnecessary cost. For Mansfield-based Weedfree Landscapes, those challenges became a thing of the past when the company switched to Aspen Fuel – a partnership borne from a conversation at SALTEX which has now entered its eighth year.

STIHL has launched the MSA 260 C-O, a lightweight, powerful battery chainsaw engineered to reduce operator fatigue during thinning and maintenance tasks. The new chainsaw, which offers 2kW of mechanical power at an operating weight of under 6KG, pairs high cutting power with a compact build, making it easier for professionals to manoeuvre when delimbing, felling small trees and processing timber.

It’s set to be a very exciting autumn season for the team at TP Wood Chippers! Confirming their attendance at both GroundsFest 2026 and the APF Exhibition, the company are set to officially launch not one but TWO new woodchipper ranges to the UK market, with visitors invited to experience first-hand how TP continues to push the boundaries of performance, reliability and customer-focused innovation.

Daily use provides insights no factory test can replicate. Earlier this year, members of the StumpBusters network visited FSI Stump Cutters in Denmark to share feedback from the field and gain a closer look at the people and processes behind the machines. Rob Baker has spent almost 20 years in arboriculture, the last eight of them specialising in stump grinding as owner of the StumpBusters South Yorkshire and Midlands franchise.

For years, the SEQUOIA harness has been the gold standard for arborists, offering a wide variety of accessories, as well as unmatched comfort and support when climbing and moving within the canopy. New for 2026, the updated SEQUOIA and SEQUOIA PLUS harnesses allow users to efficiently access the canopy with either a moving or stationary rope system. The SEQUOIA was designed for arborists looking for a harness that strikes the perfect balance between comfort, support, and convenience for tree work.

Arborists know the importance of running reliable equipment that performs day-in, day-out which begins with using the right fuel to power them. Aspen alkylate petrol offers a cleaner, healthier alternative to pump unleaded, reducing operators’ exposure to harmful exhaust emissions while enhancing engine performance and reliability. Visitors to this year’s APF Exhibition can discover the potential benefits of Aspen for themselves with a stop by stand B7.

No visit to APF would be complete without a stop by the stand of the world’s only dedicated stump grinder manufacturer – FSI Stump Cutters. This year, stand 1500–1525 will feature an extensive line-up of machines to suit all terrains and clearance tasks, alongside your chance to win exclusive FSI merchandise and other prizes in their popular ‘Wheel of Fortune’ giveaway.

STIHL has launched the powerful, battery-operated KMA 140 R as part of its highly versatile KombiSystem. Replacing the popular KMA 135 R, the new machine offers professional landscapers a flexible and efficient solution for a range of demanding outdoor applications, eliminating the downtime caused by switching between multiple tools. With a power output of 1.0. kW and a large mowing diameter, the KMA 140 R offers a robust performance alongside maximum user comfort, weighing in at just 3.3KG (exc.

Global Machinery Solutions has been appointed the official distributor for Willibald across England, Scotland and Wales. The Nottinghamshire and Suffolk-based machinery dealer has added Willibald's range of high-speed shredders, screens and compost turners to its portfolio, which will compliment the existing forestry, recycling and construction machinery offering.