HOLZ-HANDWERK 2026- where innovation meets craftsmanship
HOLZ-HANDWERK 2026 gears up.
From March 24 to 27 once again Nuremberg emerges as the epicentre of innovations where visitors get an opportunity to experience machines and products hands-on.
HOLZ-HANDWERK 2026 once again gears up to attract skilled joiners, cabinetmakers and carpenters from all over the Europe. From March 24 to 27 once again Nuremberg emerges as the epicentre of innovations where visitors get an opportunity to experience machines and products hands-on. HOLZ-HANDWERK is just not a trade fair, it is identified as the destination where innovations and tradition converge and paves way for the people to touch, feel and explore products in action. It is here that the personal experience of using and touching the machines makes all the difference. The buyer may easily discover the effectiveness of the product, such as if and how the tools may be put to use in the workshop, and check the functionality to decide how far the equipment will be able to reduce the production cost and time for the business.
HOLZ-HANDWERK often identified as a unique trade fair where innovation meets woodworking and cabinet manufacturing tradition. At the event the wood businesses, manufacturers, suppliers and processing specialists converge to explore the latest technologies, unique solutions and new materials that offers futuristic solutions to the consumers. As far as the exhibition participation is concerned, Stefan Dittrich, Exhibition Director at HOLZ-HANDWERK announced that it is expected that the 2026 edition will attract more participants than the 2024 show, hence proving that HOLZ-HANDWERK is a significant event in the woodworking and wood processing industry. The live stands at the show floor turns into the ideal place for dialogue, business networking and inspiration. Dr. Bernhard Dirr, Managing Director of the VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association, identified HOLZ-HANDWERK as the indispensable meeting place for the industry.

Show Highlights:
- The ideal destination for both industrial and mid to small-scale manufacturers.
- Offers hands-on tooling and crafting experience
- Boost business interaction
Things to Discover:
- Latest in the Woodworking Machinery
- Tools and grinding technology
- Software and Automation
- Finishing Technology
- Wood and wood-based materials
- Industrial Safety and Environment Protection
- Fixing Equipment
- Furniture -making and Interior

Key Attractions:
- The New HOLZ-HANDWERK arena will be the epicentre for exchange of ideas, inspiration and industry dialogue
- Supporting programme followed by themed guided tours
- Discussion and mind share with industry influencers
- The casual networking format, ‘Happy hour’ to unwind after the hectic trade fair day will encourage visitors to reflect on the future of trading
In cooperation with the VDMA and NürnbergMesse, once again the supporting programme will be enriched by the Special Exhibition Organised by the Bavarian Association of Cabinetmakers (FSH). The materials show will offer new inspiration for future designing. The main focus of display will be on ways of using less popular innovative materials in the carpentry domain. They will inform on the materials potential in future projects and share new ways of using. “Inspiring through Materiality” will be the highlight of the show.
The show is all set to unveil a wide range of possibilities for creative implementation.
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Source: HOLZ-HANDWERK