THE GATEWAY TO AFRICA’S TIMBER TRADE

Wood Machinery & Tools / Laser Cutters & CNC Machines / Power Tools / Furniture Accessories & Components / Plywood & Veneer / MDF Laminates & Boards / Screws, Fittings & Accessories / Timber Processing / Hardwood & Softwood / Forestry & Sawmilling / Software & Technology / Wood flooring & Decking / Paints & Coatings / Adhesives & Glues / Biofuel & Biomass
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3 days

EXPO & NETWORKING
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3 500+

VISITORS
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150+

EXHIBITORS & BRANDS
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20+

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
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FREE

WORKSHOPS & DEMONSTRATIONS
12 – 14 JUNE 2026
GALLAGHER CONVENTION CENTRE | JOHANNESBURG | SOUTH AFRICA

THANK YOU to all the exhibitors and visitors who participated in WoodEX for Africa 2025. The event was a resounding success, with very positive feedback from most exhibitors who reported securing new business, establishing valuable contacts, and strengthening existing relationships. A key highlight was the high number of trade visitors from across the African continent, actively seeking machinery, products, tools, and technologies. This further underscores WoodEX’s position as the leading gateway into Africa’s timber and woodworking markets.

The next edition of WoodEX for Africa will take place from 12 to 14 June 2026 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, and will once again be co-located with Big 5 Construct South Africa.

Since its inception in 2012, WoodEX for Africa has built a reputation as a trusted and profitable platform for the timber and woodworking industry. The event continues to enable meaningful business connections, showcase the latest innovations, and drive growth across the continent. With consistent year-on-year expansion, WoodEX remains a key meeting point for trade and industry professionals in the region.

WoodEX 2025 - Thank you!
CO-LOCATED with BIG 5 Construct South Africa

For the fifth time, WoodEX for Africa will be co-located with Africa’s largest construction expo, Big 5 Construct South Africa. Big 5 Construct South Africa provides a strategic platform to engage with key decision-makers in the construction sector and to facilitate meaningful business opportunities.

Together, these two leading trade shows offer increased visibility and reach for both exhibitors and visitors, spanning a broad spectrum of industries. From woodworking machinery, tools, and equipment to construction materials, finishes, fittings, digital technologies, concrete, and structural solutions, the combined event delivers a unique and valuable experience for all stakeholders involved.

VISITOR PROFILE

As the largest timber trade exhibition on the continent, WoodEX for Africa is considered the gateway to Africa’s timber trade. From the biggest CNC machines to the smallest screws, from the loggers of the great outdoors to sleek laminated flooring, WoodEX for Africa plays host to the most specialised, yet comprehensive range of equipment, tools, machinery and wood products available on the market.

  • Forestry
  • Sawmilling
  • Furniture Manufacturers
  • Kitchen Manufacturers
  • Shopfitters
  • Deck Contractors & Installers
  • Truss Manufacturers & Installers
  • Woodworking Companies
  • Traders in Wood Products
  • Hardware Distributors
  • Woodworking Material & Consumables
  • Joinery Companies
  • Furniture Component Manufacturers
  • Flooring Companies & Contractors
  • Building Material Suppliers & Dealers
  • Importers & Exporters of Timber
  • Construction Companies
  • Architects
EXHIBITOR PROFILE

WoodEX for Africa hosts exhibitors showcasing innovative timber and woodworking products and services, such as woodworking machinery, fixtures and fittings, decking, flooring, structural timber, timber preservatives and treatment, sawmilling and logging, pulp and paper manufacturing, and wood material and veneer production.

  • CNC Router & Milling Machines
  • CNC Plasma Cutting
  • Laser Cutters & Engravers
  • Edge Banders & Trimmers
  • Hand & Power Tools
  • Sawblades & Sharpening Tools
  • Forestry Industry & Technology
  • Wood Materials
  • Veneer Production
  • Furniture Machinery & Production
  • Solid Woodworking Machinery
  • Preservative Treatment
  • Timber Construction
  • Formica & Melamine Boards
  • Chipboard & MDF
  • Laminates & Plywood
  • Hardwood & Composite Materials
  • Veneer & Decorative Materials
  • Wood & Timber Flooring
  • Cutting Machines & Tools
  • Spindle & Turning
  • Saws & Sawing Machines
  • Portable Sawmills
  • Resaws & Edgers
  • Fastening Systems & Screws
  • Adhesives & Glues
  • Wood Treatment
  • Sealers & Varnishes
  • Many more timber related products, machines & materials
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