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There are many woodworking industry trade shows. Which ones should you attend? This is a list of the most important shows, and what they focus on.
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IWF
Atlanta, GA USA
Every other year in even year numbers (i.e. 2006) usually in August |
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North America’s largest show for the wood and furniture industry. This show features machines, services and information technology for production as well as suppliers. |
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LignaPlus
Hannover, Germany
Every other year in uneven year numbers (i.e. 2007) usually in May |
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World’s largest international show for the wood and furniture industry presenting machinery, information technology and services.
TIP: Excellent exhibitor list searchable by product category! |
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WOODMAC CHINA
Shanghai, China
Every year usually in February
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Chinas international Forestry and Woodworking Machinery and Supplies Exhibition. Very interesting place for companies doing business in or with China. |
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AWFS
Las Vegas, NV USA
Every other year in uneven year numbers (i.e. 2007) usually in July |
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Most important woodworking show in the West and largest show in North America for that year. Exhibitors present their latest machinery, services, materials and information technology. |
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Xylexpo
Milan, Italy
Every other year in even year numbers (i.e. 2006) usually in May |
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Important show for the wood and furniture industry presenting machinery, services and information technology. The selection of products is completed by staging the event parallel to SASMIL, an international exhibition dedicated supplies for the furniture industry. |
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Interzum
Cologne, Germany
Every other year in uneven year numbers (i.e. 2007) usually in May
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Very large international fair dedicated to semi finished products, hardware and material supplies for the wood and furniture industry. Usually prior to LIGNA plus. Ideal to combine with LIGNA for international travelers. |
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WMS
Toronto, ON, Canada
Biennial, typically end of October in uneven years
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Interesting exhibition exclusively focusing on the secondary wood working industry including cutting- edge technology, machinery, material supplies and systems. |