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WMF 2024: Record-Breaking Success Innovation-Driven Future of Woodworking Join Us Again in Shanghai, September 2025

Publish Date: 2024-11-12

China International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair (Shanghai) (WMF), along with the concurrent China International Furniture Fair (Shanghai) and Shanghai International Exhibition on Upholstery Technology for Home Furnishing, concluded successfully on September 14th. WMF achieved record-breaking international attendance with 3,715 overseas visitors, a remarkable 19.32% increase from the previous year. This record-breaking international presence, comprising 12.72% of the total 29,203 professional visitors, demonstrates WMF's strengthening position as a global industry hub in the post-pandemic era.

Eye-catching New Products with Fruitful Achievements
Spanning an impressive 50,000 square meters, the four-day WMF 2024 gathered more than 380 exhibitors from China, Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Russia, Thailand, UAE, USA, Vietnam, and Taiwan(China). Over 1,000 products across eight categories were showcased, including wood production machinery, wood structure processing machinery, wood door and window production machinery, wood-based panel machinery and its secondary processing equipment, etc. It also featured everything from solid wood and panel furniture production machinery to surface technology equipment, from woodworking tools, knives and blades to upholstery furniture production machinery, comprehensively showcasing the industry's latest technologies and products. The fair continued receiving positive feedback and praise from new and old exhibitors.

Ms. Elsa CHEN, Marketing Manager, Siempelkamp
“WMF2024 Shanghai Woodworking Fair, emphasis on innovation, and focus on environmental protection and sustainability align perfectly with Siempelkamp's core values! This fair not only brought valuable business opportunities for us exhibitors but also provided strong momentum for the entire industry. WMF offers an excellent platform for showcasing the latest technologies, establishing partnerships, and exploring market trends. We look forward to WMF2025.”

Mr. Cao, Sales Manager, Qianchuan
“The WMF results far exceeded our expectations! Each day was filled with surprises and opportunities. The organizers provided meticulous attention to detail, carefully planned every aspect, and thoughtfully arranged each process. They created an excellent exhibition environment with professionalism and enthusiasm. The success results from our joint efforts with the organizers and will become our driving force to move forward. We look forward to more such wonderful collaborations in the future!”

Mr. Qu, Sales Manager, Giantway
“This fair gave us a deep understanding of the industry's vitality and innovation. It not only helped us learn about the latest industry developments and trends but also made us recognize our areas for improvement. The well-organized fair and excellent services ensured the successful launch of our latest products and supporting technologies, which received attention and positive feedback on-site. We hope to work together to welcome a bright future for the furniture industry!”

　

Global Buyers Converge, Fostering International Collaboration
WMF 2024 attracted delegations from 25 regions across China, including Zhejiang, Sichuan, Shanghai, and Shandong. The event also saw impressive overseas participation, with 19 delegations from countries and regions, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Mexico, Uzbekistan, Egypt, South Korea, Russia, Belarus, and Thailand. These industry experts and buyers brought diverse market insights and innovative ideas, creating valuable opportunities for exhibitors to expand their global reach.

WMF 2024 successfully combined a global perspective with local market advantages, solidifying its position as the industry's leading international platform. Beyond showcasing the latest woodworking machines, the exhibition created a dynamic environment where visitors could engage directly with industry leaders and discover new opportunities in the global marketplace.

　

WMF 2024 received high praise from buyers, who appreciated the opportunity to inspect machinery and equipment in person and gain a crucial understanding of industry developments, equipment innovations, and material diversity.

Ms. Volha Shyshkouskaya, Manager of International Relationships, OJSC "Ivatsevichdrev" (Belarus)
“The exhibition is great for making contacts and meeting new people, that's a good opportunity. It's great that exhibitors have both salespeople and technical staff at their booths, available for immediate questions, which speeds up communication. The business matching service, allowing people to walk along the booths with assistance, is a brilliant choice and a good idea.”

Mr. Mohammad Hassan Shabani, Director of Farsad Woodworking Machinery (Iran)
“The business matching service was perfect, providing an exhibitors list that met our expectations. We had the opportunity to compare many big manufacturers, talking with at least 90% of the companies we wanted to meet. The selected companies were all related to our business, having 90% of the equipment we were looking for.”

Concurrent Events Focus on "Synergizing Sustainable Innovation"
Beyond the exhibition floor, WMF 2024 hosted a series of concurrent events designed to foster in-depth industry dialogue and learning, including the 21st National Symposium on Wood-based Panel Industry Advancements, 2024 China Home Furnishing New Media Innovation Conference & Synergy Awards Ceremony, Super Factory 2024: Innovation and Productivity in Panel Furniture Manufacturing and WMF 2024 Exhibits Award Ceremony, showcasing the industry's latest technologies and trends.

The Super Factory 2024 brought together leading panel furniture companies, machinery manufacturers, software providers, and industry experts to share best practices in efficient production management. Discussions covered topics ranging from automated cutting, edging, and drilling to integrated automation and the synergy of design, marketing, production, supply chain management, and logistics for high-quality panel furniture development. In addition, 24 exhibits from 21 organizations were honored with the WMF 2024 Exhibits Award.

These concurrent events provided visitors valuable networking and learning opportunities, further enriching the overall exhibition experience.

　

Looking Ahead to WMF 2025
WMF 2024 successfully connected exhibitors and buyers, fostering new partnerships and driving business growth. Numerous on-site contracts and agreements were signed. Mark your calendar for WMF 2025, scheduled for September 9-12, 2025, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai, Hongqiao) again. Join us as we gather global industry excellence to further drive innovation and collaborative success in the woodworking machinery sector.

For more information, event highlights, and videos, please visit: https://www.woodworkfair.com
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