Panel & Joinery Production

We are midway through SICAM Pordenone 2026 🇮🇹, where the international furniture industry has gathered at Pordenone Fiere Spa for four days of innovation, networking and new business opportunities. Running until 23 October, the 17th edition of SICAM brings together 697 exhibitors across 19,150 square metres of exhibition space, with 218 international exhibitors representing 35 countries. 🔗 Read the full event announcement and discover more about this year’s exhibition: https://lnkd.in/eXnQZzTD From hardware, panels and decorative surfaces to adhesives, coatings and furniture components, the exhibition offers a comprehensive showcase of the products, materials and technologies shaping the future of furniture manufacturing. A renewed partnership with ITA - Italian Trade Agency has brought international delegations of buyers, architects and interior designers to SICAM from markets including Canada, the United States, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa and Vietnam, reinforcing the exhibition’s focus on developing new business relationships across global markets. Beyond the products on display, SICAM continues to provide a valuable meeting point for the industry to “share ideas, meet, exchange views, gain insights and explore new business prospects.” #SICAM2026 #FurnitureManufacturing #WoodManufacturing #Joinery #FurnitureIndustry #DecorativeSurfaces #FurnitureComponents #Pordenone #PanelAndJoineryProduction

Our latest issue is now live — packed full of the biggest stories shaping the woodworking and joinery manufacturing sector. 🔗 If you didn’t receive a printed copy, you can now read the full magazine online: https://lnkd.in/ezeHTfN2 Inside this issue: 🔹 Leadermac appoints Advanced Machinery Services Ltd. as exclusive supplier for the UK & Ireland 🔹 The Joinery Network & Biesse – CNC Innovation Showcase highlights future-ready production 🔹 Professional Woodworking Expo – British Woodworking Federation confirmed as Official Partner for PWE 2026 🔹 Combilift – Celebrates its 100,000th forklift, supporting a life-changing cause 🔹 Elmbridge UK – Inside Forza Doors Ltd's new spray shop and a powerful collaboration 🔹 Chemique Adhesives and Sealants Limited – Solfre PU adhesives driving faster, smarter production 🔹 Riverside Wood Products Ltd transforms efficiency with HOMAG machinery 🔹 Furnitureplan by Frem Group Ltd new investment in Biesse 🔹 Mirka (UK) Ltd – Ongoing innovations in process optimisation 🔹 Hoffmann GmbH Maschinenbau Company Profile 🔹 Titus Group – Next-generation cabinet drawer systems 🔹 Makita UK – “Makita nails it again” with two new brushless finishing nailers 🔹 The Decorative Panels Group Ltd – Fineflex Metallics: a new dimension in super-matt décors 🔹 Osmo UK – Expert advice for choosing the perfect finish 🔹 OHRA Regalanlagen GmbH – Space-optimising storage platform for the FRIES Group 🔹 Finsa UK – Launching its Habitat 360 ecosystem at SICAM Pordenone 🔹 Extractly – Premier success for dust extraction specialists 🔹 OVVO – Connectors making waves in Shanghai 🔹 Holz-Her UK – Adam Southern Kitchens advances with Auriga 1308 XL 🔹 HOMAG Intelligence – Digital, modular tools for complete production control 🔹 British Furniture Association's Furniture Component Expo expands to include kitchens & bathrooms 🔹 Surface Design Show announce strategic partnership with with RIBA for 2026 show 📩 Subscribe to receive our next issue by post - https://lnkd.in/eUUimKhY #Woodworking #Industry #Joinery #Manufacturing #TradeMagazine #WoodworkingNews #MachineryInnovation

Professional Woodworking Expo has confirmed that its hugely popular Live Demo Zone is back for the 2026 show, running 17–19 May 2026 at NEC Birmingham — giving visitors unparalleled, real-time access to the latest woodworking technology and techniques. “The Live Demo Zone is one of the most dynamic features of our event. With strong support from leading industry names, we’re offering visitors an invaluable chance to see precision and safety technologies firsthand.” David Todd, Event Director. Big names will be in action throughout the zone: 🟢 Advanced Machinery Services Ltd. (AMS) – presenting premium woodworking machinery innovations 🟢 Leitz Tooling UK Ltd – returning with live demos of tooling for The Joinery Network’s LIGNUM system🟢 Extractly – showcasing next-generation dust extraction for safer, cleaner workshops 🟢 Festool UK – delivering expert-led demonstrations of their class-leading power tools 🟢 The Joinery Network – offering specialist guidance on timber joinery quality, sustainability, and certified manufacturing Ben M., Marketing Manager at Leitz Tooling, added: “We are especially excited for the demonstration zone, where we look forward to once again demonstrating our tooling for The Joinery Network’s LIGNUM system for timber windows and doors.” With over 6,000 industry professionals expected, the UK’s only dedicated woodworking and joinery tradeshow is set to deliver its most comprehensive live demonstration programme yet. 🔗 Find out more about what to expect at the event: https://lnkd.in/eTDbVbCx Robin Clevett FIOC Derek Barrett BA (Hon) #ProfessionalWoodworkingExpo #PWE2026 #Woodworking #Manufacturing #WoodworkingMachinery #LiveDemoZone #Joinery #WoodworkingEvents #NECBirmingham #TradeShowsUK

Renner Coatings UK deliver premium water-based, low-VOC finishes designed to protect and enhance wood in every environment – from bespoke interior joinery to demanding exterior projects. As part of Renner Italia, one of Europe’s leading wood coatings manufacturers, they are able to combine over two decades of Italian innovation with deep knowledge of the UK market. Built to withstand the British climate, Renner coatings deliver lasting durability, UV and moisture resistance, and exceptional aesthetic results. Beyond its product range, the company prides itself on its customer-first approach, providing tailored technical advice and dependable project support. 🔗 Read more about Renner Coatings UK here: https://lnkd.in/e3337hFZ #RennerCoatingsUK #RennerItalia #WoodFinishing #Sustainability #WoodCoatings #Joinery #FurnitureManufacturing #SurfaceFinishing #FinishingSolutions #CoatingsInnovation #IndustryNews

Donaldson Door Systems unlocks new capacity with JJ Smith & Co (Woodworking Machinery) Ltd automation. To meet growing demand and improve efficiency, Donaldson Door Systems part of Donaldson Group, have invested in a fully automated ESSEPIGI S.r.l. door and frame line supplied by JJ Smith — delivering a game-changing boost in productivity and safety. Billy Cameron, Director at Donaldson Door Systems, said the new system has “taken out a lot of the offline manual handling” and delivered “a door-a-minute” capability that’s reshaping production. Before automation, the manufacturer was running three shifts a day to keep up with orders. Now, with robotic handling and integrated ironmongery fitting, each door can be processed in just one minute, transforming throughput and reducing manual handling. Paul Parker, Sales Director at JJ Smith, added that the solution was “designed not only to boost throughput but also to address key operational pain points like safety and labour intensity.” The investment has tripled productivity, improved safety, and set a new standard for automated door manufacturing in the UK. 🔗 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/e2ZkQt9Y #Automation #ManufacturingInnovation #WoodworkingIndustry #Joinery #Doors #FurnitureManufacturing #FireDoorSets #Productivity

Robin Clevett FIOC, one of the UK’s most recognisable woodworking professionals, will officially return as Brand Ambassador for Professional Woodworking Expo 2026, taking place at NEC Birmingham, 17–19 May. Building on the energy and success of the Materials & Finishes Show 2024, Robin will once again lend his expertise to inspire, educate, and engage professionals across the woodworking and joinery sectors. With over 35 years of hands-on experience in carpentry and joinery, alongside a thriving audience on his Youtube Channel and Fix Radio’s The Carpentry Show – Robin will help shape the event’s live demonstration zone, seminars, and educational content. David Todd, PWE Event Director adds: “Robin’s practical knowledge and genuine passion for the craft make him an ideal ambassador to help us grow and innovate.” An anticipated 6,000 woodworking and joinery professionals are expected to attend, the Professional Woodworking Expo 2026 promises more live demos, tailored seminars, and opportunities to connect with the UK’s leading decision-makers. 🔗 Click here to read the full story and find out how to get involved: https://lnkd.in/eSz8Ax8i #ProfessionalWoodworkingExpo #PWE2026 #RobinClevett #Woodworking #Joinery #Carpentry #TradeShow #NECBirmingham #Skills #Construction #Craftsmanship