Across woodworking and joinery businesses, investment, upgrade or exit decisions are rarely isolated, typically driven by shifting workloads, rising costs and the need to free up space and capital

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For smaller manufacturers and joinery workshops, investing in new machinery is often a balancing act. Space is limited, budgets are tight and every machine must deliver immediate, measurable value. That’s why HOMAG offers a full range of entry-level machinery – the SAWTEQ S-100, DRILLTEQ V-200, EDGETEQ S-200 and CENTATEQ P-100 – for businesses seeking a practical way to introduce powerful automation into their workshop. Individually, each of these machines can deliver substan

For more than 125 years, Weinig has been part of the woodworking landscape, quietly powering workshops, factories and timber specialists with machinery built for precision, productivity and longevity The Essetre TECHNO SAW joinery machine is the perfect solution for processing workpieces with smaller cross-sections Today, that heritage has evolved into one of the most comprehensive solid wood processing portfolios in the industry, supporting everyone from small craft workshop

The TMC 3000 model is ideal for producing traditional and contemporary design stair parts For more than 25 years, Intorex has been at the forefront of CNC machine design and manufacture, supplying advanced solutions to industries producing stair parts, furniture components and bespoke timber products. The company’s focus has always been on providing customers with the latest technology to improve productivity, quality and manufacturing flexibility. The latest innovation is th

IWM has announced its attendance at the upcoming Professional Woodworking Expo 2026, which takes place from 23–25 June, where visitors can meet the team in Hall 2, on Stand E11. Falach 20 Cube briquette machine As a leading supplier of specialist woodworking and waste-processing equipment, IWM will demonstrate a range of innovative machinery designed to improve workshop efficiency, reduce waste and support more sustainable production for wood manufacturers, joinery companies

Furniture and joinery manufacturers are under pressure to produce more varied work, more quickly, while protecting margins in a market where materials, labour and machine capacity must all be used carefully. For panel-based manufacturers, efficiency is often determined long before a board reaches the CNC machine. It’s shaped by how effectively a design is translated into production data, how efficiently material is nested and how clearly information moves from the office to t

Combining advanced safety technology, precise cutting performance and workshop-focused functionality in a single machine, this cabinet saw is designed for professional woodworking applications – built to handle demanding daily use while offering flexible solutions for a wide range of cutting and joinery tasks. Developed for carpenters, joiners and furniture makers, the SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw delivers reliable performance and consistent results in both professional a

For more than half a century, Lambson Innovate has been at the forefront of British manufacturing, producing precision-engineered products for a diverse range of industries with expertise in bonded components, profiles and panels. DCE and Lambson's LEV testing for extraction from machines Lambson’s manufacturing processes inevitably generate airborne particulates, which the company carefully controls using a number of dust control (LEV) systems. To maintain the performance an

The woodworking industry is entering a new era – one driven by automation, robotics and smarter manufacturing processes. To help manufacturers explore what this means in practice, JJ Smith is proud to present its Automation Show: The Future of Woodworking – a two-day in-house event taking place at the company’s Liverpool showroom on 15–16 September 2026. Bringing together the latest automation technologies, live machinery demonstrations and keynote insights from industry expe

SCM confirms its participation in the next edition of Xylexpo, scheduled at Fieramilano Rho from 9–12 June, presenting an opportunity to discover the latest innovations for the entire woodworking industry. At the Group’s stand in Hall 14, visitors will experience a comprehensive and integrated ecosystem of advanced technologies, software and digital services, developed with a clear goal: to provide companies in the sector with a solid, strategic and long-term partnership to t

Biesse has announced the appointment of Chris Arend as Chief Commercial Officer UK, a role that will also see him coordinate the country leadership team. Chris Arend – newly appointed Chief Commercial Officer UK at Biesse With extensive experience in the industrial sector, gained both at Biesse and in other organisations, as well as in-depth expertise across a range of materials and sectors, Chris brings a practical and strategic vision to support the company’s development in

In today’s unpredictable global landscape, few things are certain – except rising pressure on manufacturing businesses. Ongoing geopolitical instability, particularly in the Middle East, continues to disrupt energy markets, driving volatility in fuel prices and leaving businesses exposed to forces beyond their control. For the woodworking sector, where tight margins and rising operational costs are already part of daily life, this instability is more than background noise; it

OVVO has been recognised at the Interzum Guangzhou Award 2026 for its tool-free furniture assembly technology. This marks the seventh time the company has received an Interzum innovation award, reinforcing its leadership in furniture connector design and assembly solutions. The latest recognition highlights OVVO’s continued commitment to advancing modern furniture manufacturing. Its technology stood out for delivering both technical innovation and strong global market relevan

This powerful, high-performance CNC delivers precision, efficiency and reliability at a highly competitive price point. Featuring high performance CNC nesting technology, the new FORMAT4 profit 60N is a powerful solution designed for precision and efficiency Especially developed for universal application, this profitable FORMAT4 CNC all-rounder convinces with top precision and impressive productivity when processing different materials. Due to the smart zoning vacuum control,