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WOOD TAIWAN just wrapped up a successful four-day event at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
WOOD TAIWAN , one of Asia’s premier exhibitions for woodworking machinery and furniture manufacturing, just wrapped up a successful four-day event, April 23-26, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The show was organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association.
This year’s show focused on the industry’s continuing shift toward automation, artificial intelligence and sustainable manufacturing. There were hundreds of booths offering a comprehensive look at the woodworking ecosystem - from heavy machinery and smart factory systems to components, materials, and finished applications.
The show itself was busy, but exhibitors made sure to take the time to explain equipment, discuss manufacturing realities in detail and simply get to know visitors. There was a strong mix of Taiwanese companies alongside international buyers, reinforcing the sense of Taiwan's global reach.
Anderson Group displayed CNC machining systems for panel processing and automated production, including nested routers, automated loading systems and integrated machining cells. Leadermac Machinery showcased four-sided moulders and solid-wood-processing lines with automated feeding, stacking and digital control systems. SK Global showcased larger-scale integrated factory solutions focused on full production line automation, covering processes such as cutting, jointing, pressing, sanding, and packaging. IMMORTALTEC demonstrated linear wood defect scanning and inspection systems designed for real-time material quality monitoring, while Innovator Machinery exhibited veneer-processing equipment and automated grading systems with integrated handling and sorting functions.
Conversations often extended beyond the machinery itself, with a strong emphasis on hospitality and long-term connections. For a Canadian visitor, that was one of the more interesting aspects that was instantly appreciated and acknowledged.
Alongside large industrial machinery were practical, smaller-scale solutions designed for real-world shop use. This made the show feel relevant not only to large manufacturers, but also smaller operations looking for efficiency improvements or specialized equipment.
Featured events ranged from the “Timber Structure Sustainability Forum” to “Savor the Grain,” allowing for a seamless combination of business, education, and networking. The forum shared insights into timber construction focused on safety and real-world solutions for high-seismic regions, while also discussing practical strategies surrounding the global push toward net-zero emissions. In contrast, “Savor the Grain” created a more relaxed setting where buyers and exhibitors could strengthen relationships formed during the show.
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