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materials & finishes show 2026

17 - 19 May 2026
NEC, Birmingham

Demo Zone

MAFs

Demo Zone

Visitors to Materials and Finishes Show will have the chance to see products come to life in the Demo Zone, where there will be running woodworking machinery on the show floor. 

From CNC routers, 3 axis and 5 axis machining centres to beam saws and CNC drilling machines, a vast range of machinery will be on display for a broad range of industries including panel processing, solid wood, plastic and non-ferrous materials.

Whether you're a furniture manufacturer looking for the best technology to advance your production, or a joiner or carpenter seeking an entry level solution for small or large scale project, head to the Demo Zone to see a full range of machinery in action.

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19 May 2024
  1. Demo Zone
    Watch the end-to-end production of the timber window frame, which will be expertly crafted utilising AMS distributed Wadkin Bursgreen woodworking machine and Lignum tooling supplied by Leitz Tooling and The Joinery Network’s Owen Dare.  
  2. Demo Zone
    GreCon EDGEINSPECT showcases a fully automatic three-dimensional edge inspection system, meticulously examining the edge properties of flat panel materials to ensure high-quality products and minimize ...
  3. Demo Zone
    Showcasing the latest in furniture spraying techniques and innovations…
  4. Demo Zone
    See the Trend Tools portable CNC machine up close and in action!
  5. Demo Zone

    Showcasing the latest in furniture spraying techniques and innovations…

  6. Demo Zone
    Showcasing the latest in furniture spraying techniques and innovations…
  7. Demo Zone
    Watch the end-to-end production of the timber window frame, which will be expertly crafted utilising AMS distributed Wadkin Bursgreen woodworking machine and Lignum tooling supplied by Leitz Tooling and The Joinery Network’s Owen Dare.  
20 May 2024
  1. Demo Zone
    Watch the end-to-end production of the timber window frame, which will be expertly crafted utilising AMS distributed Wadkin Bursgreen woodworking machine and Lignum tooling supplied by Leitz Tooling and The Joinery Network’s Owen Dare.  
  2. Demo Zone
    Showcasing the latest in furniture spraying techniques and innovations…
  3. Demo Zone
    Reducing mistakes, saving time and moneyfor joiners and carpenters with a simple jig… 
  4. Demo Zone
    Join us for Happy Hour at the Materials & Finishes Show Bar from 1:30-2:30pm.
  5. Demo Zone
    GreCon EDGEINSPECT showcases a fully automatic three-dimensional edge inspection system, meticulously examining the edge properties of flat panel materials to ensure high-quality products and minimize ...
  6. Demo Zone
    Tips and tricks from Tibby. Creation of a structure utlising a range of exhibitor tools, fixtures and fittings! 
  7. Demo Zone

    Showcasing the latest in furniture spraying techniques and innovations…

  8. Demo Zone
    Watch the end-to-end production of the timber window frame, which will be expertly crafted utilising AMS distributed Wadkin Bursgreen woodworking machine and Lignum tooling supplied by Leitz Tooling and The Joinery Network’s Owen Dare.  
21 May 2024
  1. Demo Zone
    Watch the end-to-end production of the timber window frame, which will be expertly crafted utilising AMS distributed Wadkin Bursgreen woodworking machine and Lignum tooling supplied by Leitz Tooling and The Joinery Network’s Owen Dare.  
  2. Demo Zone
    Tips and tricks from Tibby. Creation of a structure utlising a range of exhibitor tools, fixtures and fittings! 
  3. Demo Zone

    Showcasing the latest in furniture spraying techniques and innovations…

  4. Demo Zone
    GreCon EDGEINSPECT showcases a fully automatic three-dimensional edge inspection system, meticulously examining the edge properties of flat panel materials to ensure high-quality products and minimize ...
  5. Demo Zone
    See the Trend Tools portable CNC machine up close and in action!
  6. Demo Zone

    Showcasing the latest in furniture spraying techniques and innovations…

  7. Demo Zone
    Watch the end-to-end production of the timber window frame, which will be expertly crafted utilising AMS distributed Wadkin Bursgreen woodworking machine and Lignum tooling supplied by Leitz Tooling and The Joinery Network’s Owen Dare.  
22 May 2024
  1. Demo Zone
    Watch the end-to-end production of the timber window frame, which will be expertly crafted utilising AMS distributed Wadkin Bursgreen woodworking machine and Lignum tooling supplied by Leitz Tooling and The Joinery Network’s Owen Dare.  
  2. Demo Zone
    Showcasing the latest in furniture spraying techniques and innovations…
  3. Demo Zone
    GreCon EDGEINSPECT showcases a fully automatic three-dimensional edge inspection system, meticulously examining the edge properties of flat panel materials to ensure high-quality products and minimize ...
  4. Demo Zone
    Watch the end-to-end production of the timber window frame, which will be expertly crafted utilising AMS distributed Wadkin Bursgreen woodworking machine and Lignum tooling supplied by Leitz Tooling and The Joinery Network’s Owen Dare.  
  5. Demo Zone

    Showcasing the latest in furniture spraying techniques and innovations…


 

FIRE PREVENTION

GreCon's spark detection system for industrial production offers cutting-edge technology to detect and extinguish sparks in real-time, mitigating fire risks and safeguarding machinery and facilities. With precise sensors and rapid response capabilities, GreCon's system ensures proactive fire prevention, enhancing safety and productivity in various manufacturing processes. This system will be running throughout all demonstrations.

DUST EXTRACTION

All machines operating in the Demo Zone will be connected to a dust extraction system supplied and installed by Extractly Ltd, one of the leading dust and fume LEV extraction companies within the UK.

The system, which will comprise a modular filter unit and extraction fan, together with Nordfab QF Ducting, will also feature ECOGATE ‘on-demand’ energy-saving technology which can reduce the cost of powering an extraction system by over 50%.

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