About this expo
FENSTERBAU FRONTALE + HOLZ-HANDWERK is a significant professional trade fair held concurrently at Messezentrum in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 28 to March 31, 2028. Organized by NürnbergMesse GmbH, this event unites two distinct yet complementary sectors: FENSTERBAU FRONTALE, recognized as the world's leading trade fair for windows, doors, and sun protection, and HOLZ-HANDWERK, the European Trade Fair for Machine Technology and Production Needs. This unique combination offers a comprehensive platform for professionals seeking innovations and solutions across the building and woodworking industries.
The event attracts a broad spectrum of exhibitors showcasing a wide array of products and services. FENSTERBAU FRONTALE features structural and profile systems, semi-finished materials, finished units, shading and ventilation equipment, glass, hardware, operating equipment, machines, software, and services. HOLZ-HANDWERK presents woodworking machinery, tools, surface technology, software, dust extraction systems, equipment, and materials. The target audience includes window and facade manufacturers, carpenters, joiners, architects, dealers, cabinet makers, and wood sculptors, ensuring a focused and professional visitor profile.
As an AUMA-listed event, FENSTERBAU FRONTALE + HOLZ-HANDWERK provides an essential meeting point for industry experts to network, discover new trends, and engage with the latest technologies. The 2024 editions saw FENSTERBAU FRONTALE with 708 exhibitors and HOLZ-HANDWERK with 306 exhibitors, collectively drawing 64,376 visitors from 113 countries. Concurrent events like the FENSTERBAU FRONTALE FORUM and HOLZ-HANDWERK Campus further enrich the experience, offering additional insights and educational opportunities for attendees.
Highlights
5 items- Held every two years at Messezentrum, Nuremberg, Germany
- AUMA-listed event
- FENSTERBAU FRONTALE: 708 exhibitors (2024); HOLZ-HANDWERK: 306 exhibitors (2024)
- Attracted 64,376 visitors (2024) from 113 countries
- Concurrent events: FENSTERBAU FRONTALE FORUM and HOLZ-HANDWERK Campus
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
FENSTERBAU FRONTALE + HOLZ-HANDWERK will be held from March 28 to March 31, 2028, at Messezentrum in Nuremberg, Germany.
Who organizes it?+
The event is organized by NürnbergMesse GmbH.
What industries and products are covered?+
FENSTERBAU FRONTALE focuses on structural and profile systems, semi-finished materials, finished units, shading and ventilation equipment, glass, hardware, operating equipment, machines, software, and services for windows, doors, and sun protection. HOLZ-HANDWERK covers woodworking machinery, tools, surface technology, software, dust extraction systems, equipment, and materials for the woodworking industry.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
The event is open to professionals. Exhibitor applications for both FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2028 and HOLZ-HANDWERK 2028 are available. Ticket sales for 2028 will commence in autumn 2027.