Xylexpo 2026 officially opens today at FieraMilano-Rho, marking a major milestone for the woodworking and manufacturing industries. Scheduled from June 9 to 12, the biennial exhibition has become a central hub for innovation, collaboration, and cross-sector connections. This edition integrates “Matec-materiali e tecnologie,” a spring event that strengthens synergies across wood, plastics, and composites.
Multi-Material Focus with Composites Future
Halls 14 and 18 (Porta Ovest) are dedicated to Composites Future, an expo-conference highlighting technologies and materials for composites. Supported by Assocompositi, Italy’s association of composite material specialists, this segment allows visitors to explore applications in automotive, marine, construction, and aerospace sectors. Live demonstrations, the Composites Academy, and free seminars provide hands-on insight into emerging solutions.
Strategic Collaboration Across Industries
Xylexpo 2026 reflects growing integration across industries. The event aligns with Plast, the exhibition of plastics and rubber technologies, creating a bridge for multi-material manufacturing solutions. Enrico Aureli, president of Xylexpo and Acimall, explained: “This edition is a milestone in creating stronger, more tangible synergies for an audience seeking integrated solutions. The shared venue with composite materials and connected associations enables discovery of technologies that meet overlapping industrial needs.”
Xylexpo Digital Enhances Accessibility
The exhibition combines physical and digital experiences through Xylexpo Digital, returning this year to provide videos, near real-time updates, and in-depth coverage. Industry professionals unable to attend physically can follow seminars, product demos, and key events online, while exhibitors gain extended visibility. Director Dario Corbetta noted that digital coverage ensures participation is no longer confined to the fairground, but reaches a global audience.
Forum Holzbau Focuses on Timber Construction
As part of Xylexpo 2026, Forum Holzbau hosts an international conference on industrial timber construction. The event addresses decarbonization, ESG criteria, artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics. Engineers, designers, builders, and supply chain professionals can attend free with a valid Xylexpo ticket. Participants can also earn continuing professional education credits, enhancing practical value for attendees.
Daily Highlights and Demonstrations
Composites Future provides structured daily themes:
- June 10 – Technologies for Composite Materials
- June 11 – Composite Applications in Automotive, Marine, Construction, Aerospace
- June 12 – Sustainability and Advanced Technologies
These sessions allow visitors to explore cutting-edge applications and industry trends, demonstrating how multi-material innovation is shaping manufacturing processes.
Milan as a Hub for Industrial Innovation
The revised exhibition layout accommodates the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics schedule while maintaining industry relevance. By connecting woodworking, plastics, composites, and associated technologies, Xylexpo 2026 offers a platform for manufacturers, distributors, designers, and researchers to discover innovations, share knowledge, and build partnerships that will influence production in the coming years.
Driving the Future of Materials and Manufacturing
Xylexpo 2026 presents a unique opportunity to experience technologies that redefine efficiency, precision, and sustainability in woodworking and multi-material manufacturing. The fair solidifies Milan as a central hub for industrial innovation and demonstrates the event’s growing role as a convergence point for the global manufacturing community.
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