TIWF 2026 Opens 51% Larger, Strengthening Thailand's Position in ASEAN's Woodworking Industry

400+ Brands from 19 Countries Showcase Global Technologies, Innovation and Design

BANGKOK, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 16, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, in collaboration with IEC Messe Co., Ltd. and IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd., officially opened the Thailand International Woodworking & Furniture Exhibition 2026 (TIWF 2026) today at Halls 5–6 of IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani.

Now in its second edition, TIWF 2026 has expanded its exhibition space by 51% compared with its inaugural edition in 2024, bringing together more than 400 brands represented by 200 companies from 19 countries. The significant growth reflects the expanding scale of the exhibition and growing international interest in Thailand and the wider ASEAN woodworking and furniture market.

The industry itself is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the need for greater production efficiency, automation, digitalisation, resource efficiency, raw material traceability and more environmentally responsible manufacturing. Across the region, manufacturers are increasingly adopting advanced technologies and production processes to improve productivity, develop higher-value products and strengthen their competitiveness in international markets.

Supporting a Sustainable Wood Economy

Ms. Darika Saranket, Advisor to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, said:

"The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is pleased to once again join as a host organisation of TIWF 2026, as the woodworking industry plays an important role in both economic development and the transition towards more environmentally responsible growth.

Promoting the sustainable use of plantation and economic timber, alongside responsible forest resource management, is an important approach to achieving a balance between economic growth and the conservation of natural resources.

TIWF 2026 provides an opportunity to bring together the public sector, private sector, industry stakeholders and international partners to exchange knowledge, technologies and approaches to industrial development. This collaboration can support the continued advancement of Thailand's woodworking industry and the wider ASEAN region towards responsible and sustainable growth."

International Participation Reflects Regional Market Potential

Mr. Ludger Müller, Managing Director, IEC Messevertriebs GmbH, said:

"The growth of TIWF from its inaugural edition in 2024 to 2026 reflects the strength of the market and the growing demand for technologies and solutions within the region's woodworking and furniture industry.

The 51% expansion in exhibition space and the participation of more than 200 companies from 19 countries demonstrate the momentum behind the exhibition. The growing international participation also highlights the potential of Thailand as a business hub connecting technology providers, manufacturers and industry stakeholders across ASEAN.

We would like to express our appreciation to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Forest Industry Organization, the Royal Forest Department, the Faculty of Forestry at Kasetsart University, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), and all partners whose continued support has contributed to the growth of TIWF."

Connecting Global Technology with Thai Industry

Mr. Loy Joon How, General Manager of IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd., said:

"The growth of TIWF 2026 reflects Thailand's opportunity to attract international technologies, manufacturers and industry players and connect them with Thai and regional markets.

We see TIWF as more than a platform for business opportunities between buyers and sellers. It also serves as a gateway for international technologies, machinery and innovations to connect with Thai businesses, creating opportunities to improve production efficiency, develop higher-value products and strengthen the competitiveness of Thailand's woodworking and furniture industry.

By bringing technology providers, manufacturers, buyers and industry professionals together, TIWF can help accelerate technology exchange and create new business connections that support the future development of the industry."

Technology and Innovation Across the Woodworking Value Chain

TIWF 2026 showcases technologies and solutions across the woodworking and furniture value chain, ranging from wood-processing machinery and automation systems to materials, surface solutions, fittings and hardware, software and factory management systems.

The exhibition responds to manufacturers' growing need to improve productivity, reduce waste, increase precision and develop products that meet evolving market requirements.

Beyond the exhibition floor, TIWF 2026 features a programme of industry forums and knowledge-sharing sessions addressing key issues shaping the future of woodworking and furniture manufacturing. These include the Sustainability Masterclass Forum, Design Talk by Baan Lae Suan, AHEC Forum, Wazzadu Forum and ASA Forum, covering topics including sustainable manufacturing, design, hardwood applications and timber certification.

The Carpentry Masterclass provides hands-on learning opportunities focused on professional woodworking techniques, while the Product Highlight Showcase presents selected products and innovations from exhibitors in Thailand and overseas.

A Growing International Network

TIWF 2026 is supported by 23 associations across 6 countries and 25 media organisations from 14 countries, further strengthening its international industry network.

The participation of manufacturers, technology providers, buyers and industry experts from different markets creates opportunities for Thai businesses to discover new technologies, establish international partnerships and gain insights into production approaches that can be adapted to improve efficiency and add value.

For international participants, the exhibition provides a direct connection to Thailand and the wider ASEAN market, supporting new business relationships and greater access to one of the region's important manufacturing bases for woodworking, wood products and furniture.

With its expanded scale and broader international participation, TIWF 2026 aims to strengthen connections between global technology and ASEAN manufacturing, while supporting the industry's transition towards more efficient, innovative and sustainable production.

The Thailand International Woodworking & Furniture Exhibition 2026 (TIWF 2026) is taking place from 16–18 September 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Halls 5–6, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani. Admission is free of charge.

Register to Visit TIWF 2026 at: https://evcnx.co/ivtKy

Explore product and exhibitor highlights:
https://thailandwoodworking.com/product-highlights/

View the full conference programme:
https://thailandwoodworking.com/th/conference-workshop/

View the full Carpentry Masterclass programme:
https://thailandwoodworking.com/th/carpentry-masterclass/

For further information, visit:
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LINE: @th.woodworking
Facebook: Thailandwoodworking

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About the Organizers

IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd.

IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. is the leading exhibition organizer in Thailand. We organise and manage professional trade and public exhibitions, conferences, meetings and training, working in hand with international trade associations, organisers, and corporations across a broad spectrum of industries. Visit www.impactorganizer.com

About IEC Messevertriebs GmbH

IEC Messevertriebs GmbH is a specialized exhibition agency in Germany with proven records in facilitating international exhibitions around the world.

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TIWF 2026 Opens 51% Larger, Strengthening Thailand's Position in ASEAN's Woodworking Industry

HONG KONG, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Headquartered in Hong Kong, the robotics industry group AIBRAIN has officially been established. Built on a brand‑new five‑in‑one industrial architecture covering platform, sales, manufacturing, data and models, AIBRAIN targets the Asian market. It aims to break down barriers across the whole robotics value chain, build a region‑wide leading full‑industry‑chain robotics enterprise in Asia, and reshape the landscape for large‑scale deployment and long‑term operation of commercial robots.

The Asian robotics sector is currently plagued by fragmented and siloed industrial ecosystems. Traditional enterprises tend to focus on a single vertical: some specialize in hardware manufacturing, others in algorithm research and development, while many only engage in equipment sales. This fragmentation leads to a host of practical challenges: lack of sustained after‑sales support post‑sales, absence of unified scheduling platforms for real‑world deployment, insufficient local‑market adaptation capabilities, and the failure to leverage real‑world scenario data for technology iteration. As a result, robot products face difficulties in commercialization, scalable replication and sustained value creation.

Unlike single‑segment industry players, AIBRAIN has constructed a complete industrial closed‑loop system from its inception. Its five core business pillars serve as the foundation of the group, enabling deep integration, mutual empowerment and iterative closed‑loop development across all links.

The localised RaaS (Robot‑as‑a‑Service) operation platform acts as the group's core hub. It undertakes key functions including device onboarding, intelligent scheduling, scenario adaptation and localised operation & maintenance. Compatible with multi‑brand and multi‑category robotic devices, it adapts to infrastructure and compliance requirements of buildings, industrial parks, commercial premises and public facilities across different countries. It delivers localised round‑the‑clock operational services, forming the core carrier for large‑scale robot deployment.

The Asia‑wide multi‑brand robot sales and service system serves as the gateway to the broader market. By establishing regional partnership channels and local service networks covering multiple Asian markets, it delivers standardised sales, delivery, after‑sales maintenance and equipment upgrade services, bridging the final mile for product market penetration.

The Vietnam OEM and proprietary‑brand intelligent manufacturing base strengthens regional supply‑chain capacity. Leveraging mature industrial supporting resources, it performs flexible assembly, localised debugging and custom configuration for robotic units. Tailored to market standards and delivery requirements across Asia, it enables efficient, cost‑effective and large‑scale regional fulfilment.

Compliant regional data collection and commercialisation services unlock core scenario‑driven value. Under customer‑authorised compliance frameworks, it accumulates massive real‑world robot operation data. Standardised data governance produces high‑quality datasets to underpin algorithm optimisation, scenario iteration and product upgrading.

The Asia‑oriented embodied world model drives continuous technological evolution. Trained and refined on authentic local‑market scenario data, it adapts precisely to Asia's climates, physical environments and cultural contexts. It keeps improving robots' perception, decision‑making and motion capabilities. AI technology feeds back into hardware products and platform operations, forming a positive industrial flywheel: data iterates models, models upgrade devices, and devices generate more data.

These five business pillars do not operate in isolation. They form a deeply collaborative system: platform connects devices, sales expands markets, manufacturing guarantees delivery, operations generates data, and data nurtures models. This structure effectively breaks the siloed bottlenecks plaguing the traditional robotics industry and builds unique full‑value‑chain competitive moats.

In terms of development model, AIBRAIN builds an Asian robotics operation network that is standardised, locally adaptable and cross‑regionally replicable. With Hong Kong as its central headquarters for overall coordination, the group outputs unified technical platforms, product portfolios and group‑wide resources. At the same time, it carries out fine‑tuned local adaptation for language environments, regulatory policies, customer demands and service frameworks in different Asian countries. Each region establishes its own local teams, service networks and operational systems. Proven solutions, operational models and technical approaches from mature markets can be rapidly replicated across the whole region, gradually constructing pan‑Asian robotics industrial infrastructure.

From a business‑model perspective, AIBRAIN is overturning the conventional "one‑off hardware sales" model and reconstructing the value system of the robotics industry. Robots are transformed from mere hardware commodities into long‑term operable, continuously upgradable intelligent assets with enduring value. Supported by its full‑industry‑chain layout, the group's revenue streams span equipment sales, platform operations, after‑sales maintenance, intelligent manufacturing, data services and AI‑model iteration. Covering customers' full life‑cycle, it delivers sustained industrial and service value and builds a more robust, sustainable commercial system.

Industry insiders note that demand for commercial robots across Asia keeps expanding. Industry competition has shifted from rivalry over single hardware specifications and isolated technical features to comprehensive competition in full‑chain operational capability, local‑market deployment capability and continuous technological iteration capability.

With AIBRAIN's formal market entry, Asia's robotics industry welcomes a genuine full‑industry‑chain group player. Powered by its five‑in‑one strategic layout and cross‑regional replicable operational framework, AIBRAIN will deepen its footprint across Asia. It will address existing gaps in regional robotics operations, manufacturing, data and AI adaptation, accelerate large‑scale, standardised and intelligent deployment of commercial robots across Asian nations, and steadily advance toward its strategic goal of becoming Asia's leading full‑industry‑chain robotics group.

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AIBRAIN Officially Launched: Five‑in‑One Layout to Build Asia's Leading Robotics Full‑Industry‑Chain Group