Holz-Handwerk – Trade fair for machine technology and manufacturing supplies in the woodworking trade

Innovation, precision, and craftsmanship for the woodworking of tomorrow

Holz-Handwerk in Nuremberg is one of the most important trade fairs for the woodworking trade in Europe. Held every two years – and always in conjunction with the Fensterbau Frontale trade fair, which takes place at the same time – it attracts carpenters, joiners, furniture makers, interior designers, window manufacturers, and specialist retailers from Germany and abroad. The trade fair is a showcase for innovations, a stage for professional expertise, and a lively networking center for the woodworking industry. Around 500 exhibitors from over 15 countries present their latest machines, tools, materials, and digitalization solutions on over 30,000 square meters of exhibition space – practical, tangible, and tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses.

From raw materials to CNC manufacturing – the entire value chain at a glance

Holz-Handwerk offers a depth of subject matter ranging from classic carpentry to automated furniture production:

• Woodworking machines: milling, sawing, planing, sanding
• CNC technology, CAD/CAM solutions, nesting, 3D machining
• Surface technologies: painting, coating, polishing
• Tools: hand-held machines, machining technology, precision tools
• Fastening technology, screw systems, fittings
• Materials: wood-based materials, solid wood, panels, edges, veneers
• Interior design, furniture components, acoustic elements
• Operating equipment, storage systems, extraction technology
• Digitalization in the skilled trades: ERP systems, measurement apps, visualization

The focus is on practical application

Holz-Handwerk is characterized by its particularly high level of practical relevance. Many exhibitors demonstrate live how machines work, how materials are processed, and how complex constructions can be planned and implemented efficiently. Direct experience and hands-on testing are central elements of the trade fair—and are greatly appreciated by craft businesses of all sizes.

Focus areas: Digitalization, efficiency, and sustainability

Key topics in recent years have been:

• Digitalization in craft businesses: From order acceptance to production
• Machine nesting for cutting panel materials
• Energy-efficient extraction technology and machine parks
• Sustainable materials such as recycled wood or bio-based panels
• Multifunctional CNC systems that make small businesses competitive

Focus on skilled workers, training, and young talent

Holz-Handwerk is also a platform for young talent: numerous schools, guilds, and training companies use the trade fair to inspire young people to take up carpentry and joinery. The “Future of Woodworking” forum offers lectures, career tips, and insights into modern job profiles. Topics such as company succession, work-life balance, and digitalization in everyday working life are also addressed here in a practical manner.

Dialogue on equal terms: for companies that get things done

Unlike industrial trade fairs geared towards large corporations, Holz-Handwerk focuses on the craftsmanship and entrepreneurial reality of small and medium-sized companies. The discussions at the stands are often direct, solution-oriented, and highly technical.

Holz-Handwerk – The meeting place for modern craftsmanship

Between the machine hall, the expert forum, and the innovation stand, Holz-Handwerk creates an atmosphere that is equally characterized by enthusiasm for technology, collegial exchange, and a genuine passion for craftsmanship. The trade fair is not just an event – it is an industry experience. Further information can be found on the organizer's website: www.holz-handwerk.de