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Global Leaders in Woodworking Converge at WMF 2024:
Shanghai Hongqiao Hosts Groundbreaking Exhibition Driving Home Furnishing Innovation
Publish Date: 2024-09-11
The 2024 China International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair (Shanghai) (WMF 2024) kicked off today at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. This year's event, together with the China International Furniture Fair (Shanghai) and the Shanghai International Exhibition on Upholstery Technology for Home Furnishing, brings together three major industry shows under one roof. The combined exhibitions showcase cutting-edge smart home solutions, advanced materials, and critical manufacturing processes, offering a comprehensive view of the woodworking technology ecosystem. This annual gathering serves as a pivotal platform for industry professionals to explore innovations, forge partnerships, and drive the future of furniture production.

  


Themed "Synergizing Sustainable Innovation", the four-day WMF 2024 showcases over 385 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions across 50,000 square meters, expecting to draw more than 30,000 industry professionals. This premier event features cutting-edge machinery and materials from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, China, Russia, Taiwan Region, Thailand, the UAE, the United States, and Vietnam. It underscores the synergy between furniture makers, material suppliers, and equipment manufacturers, propelling the industry towards smart, innovative production solutions to meet growing market demands.

  


In addition, the exhibition welcomes industry associations and buyer delegations from local and overseas, including Zhejiang, Sichuan, Shanghai, Shandong, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Hunan, Hubei, Heilongjiang, Hebei, Guangxi, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, Belarus, Egypt, South Korea, and Mexico to visit.

This global participation underscores the exhibition's role as a pivotal platform for international trade and industry networking in furniture production.

Industry Leaders Showcase Cutting-Edge Machinery and Materials

Leading companies in the industry are presenting their flagship products, focusing on various themes, including furniture production equipment, panel furniture, engineered wood production technology, soft furniture manufacturing techniques, surface treatment technologies, cutting tools, accessories, and raw materials. These high-quality offerings aim to meet the demands across the entire industry chain. Key exhibitors at this year's event include: HOMAG CHINA, NANXING, KDT, CHAOLUN/ BIESSE, SANDAR, HOLD, EXCITECH, MOTIMAC, QINGCHENG, WEINIG, BACCI, YUE TONG, FOMA, DIEFFENBACHER/SWPM, SIEMPELKAMP, YALIAN, MUYE, LIANROU, ITTA, JINAN DWD, CAPTAIN and JFIA. These enterprises are all participating in the exhibition, showcasing the latest advancements in woodworking and furniture production technology.

  


Diverse Concurrent Events Highlight Industry " Synergizing Sustainable Innovation "

The WMF 2024 kicked off a series of high-profile events alongside its main exhibition, these concurrent activities feature industry leaders and experts from various sectors, offering valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies in furniture manufacturing.

The opening day featured the highly anticipated "2024 China Home Furnishing New Media Innovation Conference," which successfully addressed emerging market strategies focusing on light customization. Industry leaders and experts shared valuable insights on navigating new market dynamics.

The day concluded with the prestigious WMF Synergy Awards Ceremony, which recognized outstanding collaborations within the industry and celebrated the innovative partnerships driving progress in the woodworking and furniture manufacturing sectors.

The second day will feature the "Super Factory 2024: Innovation and Productivity in Panel Furniture Manufacturing", which will explore advancements in digitalization and customization. Additionally, a special session on wood-plastic composites will showcase sustainable materials and production methods.

These events offer attendees unparalleled learning, networking, and business development opportunities. The organizers are confident that these activities will significantly drive innovation and foster partnerships across the global woodworking and furniture manufacturing industries.

  


The WMF exhibition runs until September 14 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai Hongqiao. For more information, please visit: https://www.woodworkfair.com/WMF24/idx/eng

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