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WMF 2026

September 5-8, 2026
National Exhibition and Convention Center
Shanghai, China

MF 2026, the China International Furniture Machinery
& Woodworking Machinery Fair (Shanghai), officially
Wopened on 5 September 2026 at the National
Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai, Hongqiao).
This year’s event marks the show's 40th anniversary, making
it a major milestone for the exhibition and the industry it serves. scenario-based technology demonstrations, and a series of
Forty years represents more than the passage of time. It industry forums.
reflects the evolution of an entire industry—from traditional Together with furniture manufacturers from around the world,
woodworking machinery and CNC processing to automated the show looks back on the industry’s remarkable journey

production, flexible manufacturing, digital factories, and smart while exploring the direction of its next stage of development.
manufacturing. 40 Years of Partnership: 20 Leading Companies Enter the
Throughout this journey, the technological boundaries of WMF 40th Anniversary Hall of Honour
furniture and wood-product manufacturing have continued An exhibition that has flourished for four decades could
to expand. not have done so without the long-term support of its industry
From mechanisation to smart manufacturing, and from partners.
equipment displays to design challenges and technical Over the years, WMF has grown alongside woodworking

solutions, WMF’s 40th anniversary opens a new chapter for machinery and furniture production equipment companies
smart woodworking. in China and around the world, witnessing their continuous
Under the theme “The Smart Balance of Manufacturing．Connecting advances in products, technologies, and brands.
Global Markets with Smart Innovation”, the exhibition features To commemorate its 40th anniversary, the event established
a special 40th anniversary programme, the “Design Sets the the “WMF 40th Anniversary Hall of Honour” and “WMF 40th
Challenge · Technology Provides the Answer” showcase, Anniversary Valued Partner” awards. Based on long-term
participation, sustained contributions, and industry influence,
the awards recognise partners who have made lasting
contributions to the exhibition and the sector.

The honoured companies represent key areas of manufacturing,
including panel furniture production, surface finishing, wood-
based panel technology, upholstered furniture technology, and
solid-wood processing.
The Hall of Honour Partners are Sufoma, Nanxing
Machinery, HOMAG (China), KDT Machinery, WEINIG (Yantai),
HOLD, Excitech, Huahua, Siempelkamp, DIEFFENBACHER,