WOOD TAIWAN 2026 Opens Today AI Drives a New Era of Smart Woodworking
WOOD TAIWAN 2026, jointly organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA), officially opened today at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1. Running for four days, the show brings together 125 exhibitors across nearly 700 booths.
Procurement meetings at the show were highly active, with frequent exchanges and vibrant discussions, fully demonstrating strong industry collaboration momentum and growing international market attention.
Under the theme “Craft Smart,” this year’s exhibition highlights three key pillars—Green Manufacturing, Sustainable Living, and Future Wood—while showcasing innovations across five major application areas: machinery and equipment, hardware and panels, hand tools, furniture manufacturing, and timber structures, as well as AI-driven solutions. The event further reinforces its position as a leading benchmark woodworking machinery exhibition in Asia.
Global Buyers Gather to Unlock International Business Opportunities
To expand global business connections, TAITRA has mobilized its 63 overseas offices to invite international buyers to Taiwan. Buyers from more than 50 countries have pre-registered to attend, including delegations from Japan, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Notable companies expected at the show include Chromcraft Revington Douglas, a century-old U.S. furniture manufacturer and importer; Akhurst Machinery, Canada’s largest independent industrial machinery distributor; and Thailand-based BRT INTERTECH. The exhibition is expected to attract over 7,000 industry professionals from Taiwan and abroad, generating strong momentum for international business engagement.
Leading exhibitors include prominent Taiwanese companies such as Anderson Group, Leadermac Machinery, Sheng Yuan Machinery, Kuang Yung Machinery, and Shih Hsing Machinery. The event also welcomes, for the first time, Germany’s Vollmer, a global leader in tool grinding technology.
Distinguished guests attended WOOD TAIWAN 2026, including TAITRA President & CEO Simon Wang, Chairman Ian Chang of TWMA and Legislative Yuan Vice President Johnny Chiang.
Distinguished Guests Attend Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Legislative Yuan Vice President Johnny Chiang; Legislator Yang Chiung-ying: Hideki HASEGAWA, Vice Chairman of the Japan Woodworking Machinery Association; Mr. Winson Tieng, President of Malaysian Woodworking Machinery Association; Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong, President of the Thai Woodworking Furniture Association; and Mr. Trinh Xuan Duong, Chairman of the Vietnam Plywood Association.
Simon Wang, President & CEO of TAITRA, noted that amid global uncertainties such as geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies, supply chain restructuring is accelerating. Taiwan’s woodworking machinery industry continues to demonstrate resilience and competitiveness, supported by its strong foundation in precision manufacturing and high quality. He emphasized that Taiwan will continue to drive innovation and move toward a future of smart manufacturing and sustainable development.
Ian Chang, Chairman of TWMA, highlighted that Taiwan’s industry has earned global recognition through its manufacturing excellence, flexible customization capabilities, and reliable quality. Looking ahead, he stressed the importance of integrating AI technologies and automation to enhance productivity, reduce labor demands, and advance energy efficiency and environmentally friendly production processes.
Diverse Programs Enhance Engagement and Industry Insights
A wide range of concurrent events will take place during the exhibition, including procurement meetings, a woodworking machinery design competition, a buyers’ night, a sustainable timber forum, and guided tours. These programs aim to provide in-depth insights into industry trends and emerging technologies.
In addition, experiential activities such as the “Craft Smart Workshop” and “Wood Aroma Experience” blend craftsmanship with lifestyle aesthetics, demonstrating the diverse applications of wood in modern living.
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