Combined Fensterbau Frontale and Holz-Handwerk 2022 Welcomes Almost 30,000 Visitors
The combined Fensterbau Frontale and Holz-Handwerk exhibitions, held July 12-15 in Nuremberg, focused on face-to-face networking, as well as finding solutions, checking out products and training opportunities and discussing the latest industry issues, say officials.
The trade fair pairing announced its return with a summer edition, featuring 708 exhibitors from 33 countries. Over four days, the around 28,500 trade visitors from more than 100 countries found out all about the latest trends in woodworking and wood processing, and in window, door and facade construction. The exhibition in 13 halls was complemented by an extensive supporting program with topic-specific shows, presentation forums and other program features, according to show organizers.
The diverse thematic highlights included
- “A practical guide to digitization for craftspeople”: a new forum, with short Ted-style talks and product presentations on the digitization of business processes,
- “DesignObjekt – ObjektDesign”: the creatively inspiring special show by the Bavarian Carpentry Association
- the Holz-Handwerk Campus as a showcase for vocational training colleges and other advanced training establishments
- “Innovation made in Germany” pavilion, which is government-subsidized
- the Fensterbau Frontale Forum
- “Green Deal”: a special show on carbon efficiency and protection against climate extremes, co-organized by ift Rosenheim and NürnbergMesse,
- the 10th Architecture Window Facade Forum, under the banner “ROBUST—Responsible use of resources – resilience – adaptability”
- Glaswelt guided tours
- New Expert Talks and
- the inaugural MetallbauTREFF.
Supporting program live and on demand
Alongside attendees on site, interested parties who were unable to travel to Nuremberg had the chance to take part in the Fensterbau Frontale Forum online as a live stream. The program, as well as the guided tours and “Practical guide to digitization for craftspeople” forum were recorded, and the sessions and presentations are still available.
Personal encounters, good conversations and live demonstrations
“There was great excitement about this face-to-face reunion in the run-up to the event, and this was also reflected by the mood in the halls,” says Stefan Dittrich, director Holz-Handwerk. “We heard a lot of people saying how glad they were to finally be back at a trade fair again. For the 20th anniversary round of Holz-Handwerk, ‘discover, experience, do’ is once again an apt description for a fair with such a hands-on atmosphere that can only really be experienced live and on site.”
Exhibitors particularly praised the quality of the conversations they had as well as the number of visitors in decision-making roles with specific purchasing intentions, say officials. Participants used their time to get detailed advice and discuss concrete ideas and projects. “We are thrilled by the huge response and the loyal support for the trade fair format,” Stefan Dittrich says.
“Every sector needs a gathering,” says Elke Harreiß, director Fensterbau Frontale. “At exhibitions, industry stakeholders get plenty of opportunities to meet numerous international decision-makers, acquire new customers, see what the competition is doing and close ranks with fellow professionals.
Digitalization, sustainability, the lack of skilled personnel, material shortages and rising energy prices are some of the topical issues that dominated the discussions in the halls and various forums. With Fensterbau Frontale in 2024 we will once again be offering our customers the ideal platform to discuss the pressing issues affecting their sector.”
Save the date!
In line with their usual schedule, Fensterbau Frontale and Holz-Handwerk will be back March 19-22, 2024, at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg.
