Xylexpo returns to traditional May timeline

The 28th edition of Xylexpo, the biennial international exhibition of woodworking and furniture technology, is moving back to May –specifically from 21st-24th May.

Xylexpo has traditionally always been held in May, since its foundation. The pandemic emergency had forced the organisers to choose a different time slot in October, building a different scenario and new partnerships to help exhibitors and visitors go back to business in a successful event.

The challenge was successful, as Xylexpo 2022 was certainly the industry’s most successful event after the Covid storm.

“In harmony with all the most important industry players, we have accurately considered all the alternatives and the role of our exhibition

BFM appoints new MD

as a primary promotion vehicle. This process has led us to identify the time slot from the 21st to the 24th of May for Xylexpo 2024, for the first time from Tuesday to Friday, a better fit for the current requirements of exhibitors and visitors, especially our international audience,” said Luigi De Vito, president of the exhibition and www.xylexpo.com

Acimall, the association of Italian woodworking machinery manufacturers, which owns and organises the event.

“We are defining all the details of the new project, even more focused on multimedia, and we are working to bring all industry players to Milan, offering a one-of-a-kind dynamic event, with plenty of initiatives, that can achieve the best results in terms of culture, promotion and business”.

The exhibition will be held at FieramilanoRho in the east side halls, near the underground station and all the highway, railway and airport connections, to simplify the mobility of Italian and international operators who are expected to attend in high numbers.

The British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has appointed a new Managing Director, with extensive experience in the furniture and home interiors sector.

Phil Spademan joins the trade body in the leadership role, working with the BFM Board to further strengthen the association’s links with the furniture industry and the wider public.

His track record in the sector includes seven years at Ercol, where he held the role of Sales and Marketing Director.

Phil has also held leadership roles at Nielsen Design and Siren Furniture.

Nick Garratt, Chairman of the BFM, said: “We welcome Phil to the BFM and look forward to working together to represent our members and the British furniture industry as a whole.”

Weinig and Essetre have announced the conclusion of a strategic co-operation agreement in the area of CNC joinery machines. For Weinig, this strategic partnership is an important addition to its offering for the engineered wood sector and enables Weinig to serve its respective customers even better and more comprehensively. Essetre leverages the global sales and service network of Weinig to penetrate the relevant markets even more. Both partners will combine their extensive knowledge of the woodworking sectors to further develop their portfolio and expand their pole position in the respective markets.

Weinig joins forces with Essetre

Chippendale School’s 2023 graduate exhibition

World-renowned furniture school, The Chippendale International School of Furniture, is hosting its 38th annual Graduate Exhibition & Fine Furniture Sale in June 2023.

Taking place between Wednesday 14th and Saturday 17th of June, the event will showcase a range of fine furniture crafted by students graduating from this year’s Professional Course.

The nine-month Professional Course attracts aspiring furniture makers from across the globe and has gained international fame as a training ground for exceptional woodworkers. Providing students with the essential skills and knowledge to successfully establish and run their own furniture making business, the Professional Course covers everything from design techniques to marketing strategies.

On the 2022/23 course are 30 talented students from around the world, including India, Chile, Thailand, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Malta, the UK and Ireland. Among the exhibiting students is Eivind Haarr Smedal from Norway. His Danish cord woven rocking stool is as fun as it is aesthetically pleasing, which will be displayed alongside his slanting ash bench inspired by the rugged snowy landscapes of Northern Norway. Also on the course is Nick Davis from England. His cleverly designed curved benches, surrounding a coffee table are an example of how good design is often beautifully simple. He will also be exhibiting a striking blue veneered pantry cabinet and an arts and crafts inspired lounge chair.