FIMMA + Maderalia 2026 Targets Production Directors for Two-Day Valencia Stay

FIMMA + Maderalia 2026, the International Fair for Woodworking Machinery and Tools, will be held November 10-13 at Feria Valencia. Organizing committee president Santi Riera reports registrations are growing faster than in previous editions, with more exhibitors and floor space. The return of Italian companies signals European market confidence in Spain. Three pillars define this edition: international expansion targeting North Africa and the Mediterranean arc; a technology leap from hardware to software, with 30-40% of R and D now invested in software; and the rise of timber construction as a diversification route. A key strategic priority is attracting production directors and manufacturing managers to stay at least two days in Valencia to properly evaluate automation solutions before making purchasing decisions. Riera positions FIMMA as the only venue where professionals can benchmark real solutions, compare suppliers and understand the true impact of automation on competitiveness.