The Materials & Finishes Show 2024 marked the first time that the UK furniture manufacturing and joinery industries had come together under one roof since 2018. It featured 161 exhibitors and attracted 6,027 visitors from across the UK and internationally.
“The team worked 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,” said the organiser. “The line-up included over 160 exhibiting brands showcasing thousands of the latest products.”
Alongside new brands, Materials & Finishes saw the launch of a raft of new features. A key highlight for visitors was the new Live Demo Zone, with running machinery and demonstrations from brands including AMS, Leitz Tooling, The Joinery Network, Lamello, Grecon, Trend Tool Technology and Rubio Monocoat.
A CPD learning programme also delivered more than 20 hours of CPD-certified seminars and panels, all delivered by industry experts.
“After so long without a dedicated event to the industry, the Materials & Finishes Show exceeded all expectations and we really enjoyed connecting with attendees,” said Ben Mitchel, marketing manager at Leitz Tooling. “It was great to see a combination of career woodworkers and apprentices/students in attendance. The demo zone was a great opportunity for the crowd to get engaged and ask questions.”
