On 28 March 2026, CIFM / interzum guangzhou opened at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. Spanning 180,000 sqm, the fair brought together approximately 1,600 key players from the global furniture manufacturing industry, collectively ushering in a new chapter: the Smart Revolution.
Global Elites Shape a New Smart Manufacturing Vision
As a leading barometer of the Asian furniture manufacturing industry, CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2026 features an enhanced lineup of over 250 international brands. In Area B, the International Machinery Zone highlights cutting-edge technologies and solutions from HOMAG, CEFLA, WEINIG, BECKER, IMA Schelling, Paolino Bacci, PYTHA, Freud, GreCon, Leitz, LEUCO, Hiteco, Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA), Alder, and SGG.
In Area C, the International Hall gathers benchmark brands across core components, accessories and material sectors:
l Interior & nature materials: Chiyoda, DECOR DRUCK LEIPZIG, Impress, Interprint, LamiGraf, REHAU, Renolit, Schattdecor, UNILIN.
l Hardware & components: Cyber Lock, Ferrari, LS Lighting, OVVO, Velora, Istanbul Mineral and Metals Exporters’ Association.
l Upholstery & bedding materials & fittings: Ateja, Aydin Tekstil, Bodet & Horst, Boyteks Tekstil, DewertOkin, Earthfoam, LINAK.
l Wood and panels: Eurochene, Pfleiderer, Swiss Krono, American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), American Softwood, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Malaysian Timber Council, Quebec Wood Export Bureau (QWEB).
l Adhesives and surface treatments: Bostik, H.B. Fuller, Henkel, Jowat SE, KLEIBERIT, PNZ, SIMALFA®.
Signature Events Forge Industrial Value Ecosystem
On the opening day, the interzum guangzhou Award Ceremony honored 15 outstanding winners. PT. ATEJA, L&S, OVVO, TiMOTION, and Kaidi Electrical received the 2026 "interzum guangzhou Exclusive" Award; limoss, Schattdecor, Aydin Tekstil, SIMALFA®, Henkel, LINAK, DewertOkin, PRINTECH KR, REHAU, and Remacro took home the "Outstanding Furniture Accessories" Award.
In his address, Michiel Kruse, Managing Director of Koelnmesse (Beijing) Co., Ltd., stated: "My sincere congratulations to every winner. This year, the fair has reached a new height under the theme ‘Smart Revolution’, a tribute to the collaborative partnerships and shared vision of all industry stakeholders."
That afternoon, the VSIL Forum explored emotion-driven smart manufacturing, with distinguished speakers including Kristina Meyer from byform produktdesign, Mia Wang from WGSN, Zhanyu Li from MAG-G, Philip Zhou from Schattdecor, and Selcuk Aslantas from Boyteks. On 29 March, the forum will shift focus to technological innovation and color trends, featuring guest speakers from Henkel, LINAK, Renolit, and SIMALFA®. The "Wood Vision—2026 Wood Veneer Finishing Technology Forum" will follow, gathering industry experts from ALPI, Mehling & Wiesmann, Sherwin-Williams, and SYGD.
The exhibition runs through 31 March, showcasing cutting-edge furniture production solutions alongside professional forums, technical sharing sessions and targeted business matchmaking events.
For more information, please visit the official website: www.interzum-guangzhou.com.
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