Materials & Finishes Show (formerly W Exhibition), the UK’s trade show for the furniture manufacturing and joinery industries, will take place at the NEC Birmingham from 19th-22 May.
"It is the primary platform for carpenters, joiners, machinists and installers to see running machinery, the latest materials, components, software, tools and innovations for the woodworking sector," says organiser Montgomery Group.
Alongside networking with the industry under one roof, visitors will be able to see thousands of the latest products on the UK market and speak directly to leading manufacturers and suppliers for the woodworking sector.
Event director David Todd comments: “We’re so excited to bring the UK furniture manufacturing and joinery industries back together, under one roof, for the first time since 2018 at Materials & Finishes Show this month. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to build on the legacy of W Exhibition and develop a platform that reflects the UK woodworking industry both now and in the future.
“The line-up includes over 160 exhibiting brands who will be showcasing thousands of the latest products. Whether you’re looking for the latest timber solutions, tools, fixtures, finishing products or machinery, Materials & Finishes Show really is your one-stop shop.
“Nowhere else can you compare all of the very latest products, side by side, under one roof in the UK. As well as seeing the latest products, software and tools, take advantage of being able to speak first-hand to the manufacturers and suppliers behind the brands who are lined up and ready to take your questions.
“Alongside the new brands, there are a raft of new features that you will not want to miss at this year’s show.
"Head over to our brand new Live Demo Zone, where you’ll be able to see running machinery and demonstrations from brands including AMS, Leitz Tooling, The Joinery Network, Lamello, GreCon, Trend Tool Technology and Rubio Monocoat, who will be showcasing their products across the four days of the show.
"Alongside the construction of a timber window, visitors will also be able to see tooling, paint and finishing brands deliver hands-on, practical demonstrations, bringing new products, innovations and technology to life for joiners and carpenters on the showfloor in a way we’ve never done before at the event. All of the sessions are live on the website for you to start planning your visit today.
"The brand-new CPD learning programme, meanwhile, will deliver four packed days of CPD-certified learning content, from panel discussions and keynotes through to seminars, all delivered by industry experts. The programme has been carefully crafted to arm you with the latest information, knowledge and inspiration to help you do better business once you leave the show.
"Get ready for four days of sessions, from Navigating Compliance and Health and Safety Regulations, Social Media for Small Businesses, The Future of Factories through to Maximising efficiency and Minimising Cost: The Joinery Edition and Woodland to Workshop: Trees, Timber & Time. You can pre-book sessions via the Materials & Finishes Show website.
"If you’re not able to take a full day out of the office, our Sunday opening and late night on Tuesday 21st May offer additional opportunities for you to maximise your workweek as well as visit Materials & Finishes Show. Our brand new Materials & Finishes Show Bar will provide an informal setting to meet clients and colleagues.
"We’ll also be running a big social meet-up on Monday 20th May, where you will be able to meet online content creators including Robin Clevett, Tibby Singh, Alastiar Johnson and Derek Barrett, who are part of our new campaign working with social media influencers to deliver the show to a wider audience online.
"If you miss Materials & Finishes Show 2024, you’ll have to wait until the event returns in 2026. This is your main UK industry event platform to see every link in the supply chain under one roof, at the same time. Save time visiting multiple suppliers and distributors, cut out the need for more than one day to wrap everything up for the year ahead. Shop around, source, enquire, research, purchase, compare, network, learn - do all of this, under one roof, at Materials & Finishes Show.
"And if you’ve still not got Materials & Finishes Show 2024 locked in your calendar, what are you waiting for? Register today at www.materialsandfinishesshow.com and you’ll receive regular updates in the run-up to the event to make sure that your visit to Materials & Finishes Show is a successful one."
The UK's furniture manufacturing and joinery show returns
