Friday , June 5 2026
ChennaiWood: South India Woodworking, Furniture & Mattress Manufacturing Expo

ChennaiWood 2026: South India Woodworking, Furniture & Mattress Manufacturing Expo

Event Name: ChennaiWood
Category: Furniture
Event Date: 18 – 20 December, 2026
Frequency:
 Biennial
Location: Chennai Trade Centre – CTC Complex, Nandambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600089 India
Organizer: NürnbergMesse India Pvt. Ltd., 707 – 708, 7th Floor, Prestige Meridian 1, 29, M G Road, BangaloreKarnataka 560001 India
Phone: +91 80 46748893
Email: woodshows[at]nm-india.com
Timings: 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM
Tickets: Visitor Registration Required – Click Here! Free entry for registered trade visitors above 18 years only

Product and Technical demonstrations of over 100 woodworking machines.
Product and Technical demonstrations of over 100 woodworking machines.

ChennaiWood 2026: Overview

From the makers of INDIAWOOD, MUMBAIWOOD, and KOLKATAWOOD comes the newest powerhouse for the woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry.

ChennaiWood marks the strategic expansion of one of the leading woodworking exhibition networks into the industrial heart of the South. Positioned in India’s “manufacturing capital,” this inaugural edition connects the global technology leaders of woodworking, upholstery, and mattress manufacturing with the precision-driven markets of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

Workshops and interactive platforms for visiting architects, interior designers, Builders and mattress innovators
Workshops and interactive platforms for visiting architects, interior designers, Builders and mattress innovators

Why South India?

A Region of Industrial Might & Export Power

  • The “Detroit of Asia” Advantage: Chennai is not just an auto-hub; it is the epicenter of precision manufacturing. This ecosystem drives immense demand for advanced industrial woodworking machinery, automation, and packaging solutions.
  • Strategic Port Connectivity: With the Chennai and Ennore ports handling a significant volume of India’s trade, the region is the primary gateway for timber imports and finished furniture exports to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
  • Real Estate & IT Corridor Boom: The rapid expansion of the OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) and the rise of commercial office spaces in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru drive a continuous demand for modular office furniture and modern interiors.
  • Access to Key Southern Markets: Chennai serves as the central node connecting the high-consumption states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, a collective market of over 250 million consumers.
  • Tier-2 City Urbanization: Rapid urbanization in secondary cities like Coimbatore, Madurai, and Vizag is fueling a construction boom, directly impacting the demand for doors, windows, and joinery.
Chennai will once again become the epicentre of the global woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry
Chennai will once again become the epicentre of the global woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry

Highlights:

  • 100+ Brands
  • 10+ Exhibiting Countries
  • 6,000+ Woodworking Professionals
  • 7,000+ SqMs Exhibition Space
In 2018, NürnbergMesse India acquired the woodworking portfolio, including INDIAWOOD, marking the transfer of 25 years of industry legacy
In 2018, NürnbergMesse India acquired the woodworking portfolio, including INDIAWOOD, marking the transfer of 25 years of industry legacy

 

Exhibitors Profile:

Machinery & Technology:

  • Solid woodworking
  • Panel Processing
  • Wood based panel production
  • Saw milling / Veneer peeling machine
  • Surface treatment & Finishing lines
  • Tools & accessories for furniture production & woodworking
  • Packaging machines / wrapping machines for furniture manufacturers & woodworking industry
  • Manufacturing Technology, Machinery, Tools & Accessories for Mattress and Upholstery Production

Materials & Supplies:

  • Adhesives, Chemicals & Wood Coatings
  • Wood, Veneers, parquets flooring, Doors
  • Decorative surfaces, Décor papers, Laminates, Door Skins, Edges, Composite materials etc.
  • Wood based panels (Plywood, Particle Board, MDF, Pre-lam Boards) and other versatile interior panels
  • Embossing cylinders, Press plates
  • Packaging materials for furniture manufacturers & woodworking industry
  • Materials for Mattress and Upholstery Production

Fittings, Hardware & Components:

  • Fittings, Locks, built-in parts, Hardware Systems, Lamps and lighting systems
  • Semi-finished products for Cabinetry, kitchen, office and modular furniture

Industry Services:

  • Software
  • Certifying Agencies
  • Training & Research Institutes
  • Industry Associations
  • Online Business Portals

Visitors Profile:

  • Manufacturers of Furniture, Kitchen & Wood Products.
  • Architects, Interior Designers, Builders & Developers, Consultants.
  • Saw Millers, Board & Timber Traders, Plywood & Packaging.
  • Manufacturers, Distributors & Dealers of Hardware and Furniture Fittings.
  • Manufacturers / Distributors of Hardware, Fittings, Tools & Accessories
  • Dealers of Woodworking Machines, Tools & Accessories
  • Dealers & Distributors of Furniture, Kitchen & Wood Products
  • Mattress & Pillow Manufacturers
  • Importers & Dealers in Mattress Technology
  • Mattress Exporters & Importers
  • Mattress Material Importers
  • Upholstered Furniture Manufacturers
  • Upholstery Material Suppliers
  • Sofa & Soft Furniture Manufacturers

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