Michigan Association of Timbermen Hold Forest Products Show

Thu August 13, 2026
CEG


The Michigan Association of Timbermen welcomed forestry professionals, equipment dealers, manufacturers and suppliers to Gaylord, Mich., Aug. 7–8 for the 2026 Michigan Forest Products Show.

Held at The Ellison Place, the biennial statewide trade show brought the forest products industry together for two days of equipment displays, networking and entertainment.

Indoor and outdoor exhibits gave attendees an up-close look at equipment and products for logging, land clearing, material processing, trucking and other forestry applications. Equipment dealers and manufacturers met with customers throughout the show, providing an opportunity to discuss the latest machines, technology and industry developments.

The event attracted forestry professionals and businesses from across Michigan and the Great Lakes region, creating opportunities to reconnect with customers, make new industry connections and learn more about products and services available to the forestry market.

Beyond the exhibits, the show featured entertainment and family-friendly activities. Michigan's Lumberjacks & Jills hosted a lumberjack competition, adding plenty of action to the event.

Founded in 1972, the Michigan Association of Timbermen represents businesses involved in growing, harvesting, hauling and processing forest products throughout Michigan. The organization promotes sustainable forestry, works to strengthen the forest economy and advocates for the industry statewide.

The 2026 Michigan Forest Products Show once again provided a gathering place for Michigan's forestry community to see the latest equipment and technology while celebrating the people and businesses that keep the state's forest products industry moving.

For more information, visit michigantimbermen.com/show.



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(L-R): Tom Chouinard, territory sales manager of RECO Equipment; Mike Kochenderfer, regional sales manager of RECO Equipment; and Adam Walker, Liebherr representative, showcase Liebherr equipment.   (CEG photo)
Noah and Karen Yoder of Bright Star Auctions meet with attendees at the 2026 Michigan Forest Products Show in Gaylord, Mich. Bright Star Auctions specializes in forestry, sawmill and heavy equipment auctions.   (CEG photo)
(L-R): Dakota Prentice, Emily Goodemoot and Ryan McIntyre, all of AIS Construction Equipment, showcase John Deere forestry equipment at the 2026 Michigan Forest Products Show.   (CEG photo)
Ed Dodak (L) of Bandit Industries and Josh Elyea of Elite Field Service 
represent Bandit at the 2026 Michigan Forest Products Show. Elite Field Service recently was named Bandit’s first authorized Michigan dealer.
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(L-R): Jeff Bauer, George Denstedt, Jarrod Nelson, Robert Denstedt, Tyson Newdecker and Joe Hammond gather around a Cat HM418 mulcher at the MacAllister Cat booth.   (CEG photo)
Columbus Equipment Company representatives showcased equipment and solutions from its material processing division, including CBI equipment for forestry and wood-processing applications.   (CEG photo)
Team Wieland Truck and Trailer representatives gather at the company’s outdoor display during where the company showcased trucks and equipment for forestry industry customers throughout the event.   (CEG photo)
Jimmy Robb, sales specialist of M32 Enterprises, shows off Bobcat equipment on display.   (CEG photo)
Danielle Murdock, operations administrator, and Justin Knepper, executive director of the Michigan Association of Timbermen, welcome attendees to the 2026 Michigan Forest Products Show in Gaylord, Mich.   (CEG photo)
John (L) and David Herschberger of Maverick Equipment stand with an SDLG wheel loader on display at the show.   (CEG photo)