Wood Working Industries Eventos em Ukraine
XXIV International Industrial Forum
The International Industrial Forum has long been recognized as the largest and most influential industrial exhibition in Ukraine, bringing together manufacturers, engineers, researchers, and policymakers from around the world. Since 2005, the event has held official certification from UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry an achievement that positions it among the world’s most reputable and professionally organized exhibitions. This recognition reflects not only the scale of the forum but also its importance in shaping the future of metal-working, machine-building, and industrial technologies across Eastern Europe. For thousands of industry specialists, the forum has become an annual meeting point where innovation, expertise, and business opportunities naturally converge.
Over the years, the event has developed into a comprehensive platform that goes far beyond traditional exhibition stands. The International Industrial Forum integrates scientific conferences, practical seminars, and technical presentations, creating a dynamic environment for knowledge exchange. Participants gain access to the latest achievements in industrial engineering, automation, foundry production, welding, and safety technologies. Because the industrial sector constantly evolves, the forum serves as a vital place where professionals can explore advancements, compare approaches, and understand global trends shaping manufacturing strategies.
The role and scale of the International Industrial Forum in Ukraine’s industrial landscape
The significance of the forum grows every year, particularly as Ukrainian and international companies seek to modernize production and adopt efficient, digital, and flexible manufacturing systems. The presence of leading industrial enterprises from local manufacturers to multinational corporations demonstrates the event’s ability to attract serious market players. For visitors, this means direct access to machinery, tools, components, and services that define modern production cycles. For exhibitors, the forum provides an opportunity to engage with new clients, test market interest, and find reliable partners for long-term cooperation.
One of the forum’s distinct advantages is its commitment to representing the full spectrum of industrial development. Metalworking, machining, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, measurement equipment, and industrial safety each field builds upon the previous one, demonstrating how interconnected and interdependent modern production processes have become. This ecosystem-oriented approach allows participants to understand not only individual technologies but also how they function together within a large industrial structure.
Another important component is the scientific programme, which enriches the practical exhibition by offering analytical perspectives on engineering and manufacturing. Conferences and seminars draw interest from academic institutions, research centres, and industry specialists who are interested in exploring new materials, process optimization, industrial automation, and advanced measurement methods. As technological transformation accelerates globally, such intellectual collaboration becomes increasingly relevant for Ukrainian industrial resilience and competitiveness.
What attendees experience at the Forum: technologies, networking, and industry insights
Visitors to the International Industrial Forum are greeted with a broad selection of products and solutions, organized into several international trade fairs that address different segments of the manufacturing industry. Companies use the event to demonstrate new machinery, improved components, and energy-efficient systems that respond to modern production challenges.
The forum traditionally includes the following specialized trade fairs:
Metalworking – dedicated to metalworking machinery, tools, and technologies
UkrUsedTech – focused on secondhand equipment and machinery
UkrFoundry – showcasing foundry technologies and equipment
UkrWelding – presenting welding materials, tools, and solutions
Hydraulics and Pneumatics – covering fluid-power systems for industry
Bearings – rolling and friction-type bearings, balls, rollers, sleeves, and machinery for bearings production
Automation and Robotics – industrial automation, process control, and robotic systems
Hoisting and Transporting, Storehouse Equipment – solutions for logistics and industrial cargo handling
Patterns, Standards and Instruments – measuring devices, testing technologies, metrology, and certification
Industrial Safety – equipment and practices for workplace protection and operational safety
The carefully structured layout of these exhibitions allows professionals to navigate the forum efficiently, focusing on specific sectors while still maintaining a clear view of how different industrial technologies interact. Networking becomes seamless because exhibitors and visitors share similar interests but come from diverse backgrounds manufacturing engineers meet automation specialists, safety experts engage with equipment suppliers, and international buyers can discover reliable production partners from Ukraine.
The strategic importance of the Forum for industrial modernization
For Ukrainian enterprises, participation in the International Industrial Forum represents a crucial step toward modernization. Many businesses attend the event specifically to explore solutions that help increase productivity, reduce operational costs, or transition to more sustainable manufacturing models. The forum plays a significant role in promoting automation a trend that continues to reshape global industry. Advanced robotics, CNC systems, precise measuring tools, and digital monitoring technologies showcased at the event help companies adopt more efficient workflows.
Furthermore, the presence of secondhand equipment exhibitions such as UkrUsedTech is particularly valuable in the regional context. Industrial enterprises can update their production capacities without facing the financial barriers associated with brand-new machinery. Meanwhile, the sections dedicated to bearings, welding technologies, and hydraulics offer a deeper understanding of component-level improvements that often determine the durability and reliability of industrial systems.
International participation adds an important dimension to the event. Companies from abroad bring global expertise, help establish export relationships, and demonstrate solutions that have proven successful in other industrialized regions. Such interaction accelerates the exchange of knowledge and widens opportunities for cooperation, technology transfer, and business innovation.
Looking ahead: how the International Industrial Forum supports future growth
As industrial production becomes increasingly integrated with digital technologies, events like the International Industrial Forum help businesses navigate this transition smoothly. They provide a space where theory meets practice, where ambitious ideas gain practical form, and where industrial companies find direction for future investment. In a world where manufacturing must adapt to changing demands, labour shortages, energy challenges, and global competition, the forum acts as a compass guiding companies toward resilient and modern solutions.
The continued UFI certification underscores the forum’s professionalism, organizational quality, and international credibility. It signals to exhibitors and visitors that they are participating in an event aligned with global standards an event where strategic decisions can be made confidently. With each new edition, the forum strengthens Ukraine’s industrial potential, fosters partnerships, and supports innovation across multiple engineering disciplines.
Ultimately, the International Industrial Forum remains not only a place of technological display but also a catalyst for industrial evolution. By bringing together science, production, safety, and innovation, it helps create a future where Ukrainian industry grows stronger, more flexible, and more globally connected.
LISDEREVMASH
Lisderevmash, held annually in September, stands as the largest event in Ukraine's woodworking sector, showcasing the latest in machinery and equipment for forestry, woodworking, and furniture manufacturing. This international trade fair is a pivotal event for professionals across the industry, bringing together leading brands from Europe, Asia, and the Americas as well as prominent Ukrainian manufacturers and importers.
The exhibition is structured into four key thematic sections: WoodMachinery, FurniTech, WoodProduct, and WoodEnergy. These sections comprehensively cover the entire lifecycle of wood processing—from logging and primary wood processing to furniture production and waste management. This broad scope ensures that attendees can find solutions tailored to every stage of the wood processing chain.
Lisderevmash is not only a showcase of cutting-edge technology but also a vital business platform where entrepreneurs and industry professionals can explore the latest advancements, view machinery in action, and make informed purchasing decisions. The event's extensive range of exhibits includes equipment and tools for forestry, primary and secondary wood processing, surface finishing, assembly and packaging, and more specialized applications such as robotics and advanced processing techniques.
As Ukraine's only woodworking exhibition certified by UFI standards, Lisderevmash enjoys support from numerous industry associations, including UADO (Ukraine), Eumabois (Europe), ACIMALL (Italy), AFEMMA (Spain), and AIMSAD (Turkey). This endorsement underscores the fair's importance and its role in facilitating international collaboration and knowledge exchange within the industry.
The thematic divisions of Lisderevmash cover a wide array of interests and needs:
- Forestry and Wood Industry Equipment and Services: Featuring essential and auxiliary technological equipment for initial mechanical processing and transformation of raw wood into semi-finished products.
- Primary and Secondary Wood Processing Equipment: Showcasing tools for both initial and advanced wood processing, including equipment for surface finishing and assembly.
- Specialized Processing Machines: Including equipment for laser cutting, high-frequency currents, microwave technology, ultrasound, and more.
- Auxiliary Machinery and Tools: For tasks such as cleaning technological chips, mixing, weighing control, workbenches, clamps, and mechanized devices for woodworking and plastic processing.
- Robotics and Advanced Processing Tools: Highlighting innovations in robotics and specialized machinery for unique types of production and processing.
Lisderevmash’s location in Ukraine’s vibrant industrial landscape makes it an accessible and invaluable event for professionals looking to stay at the forefront of the industry. Its blend of modern facilities and comprehensive programming ensures a productive and enriching experience for all participants. Whether you are seeking the latest equipment, exploring new technologies, or looking to network with industry leaders, Lisderevmash offers a platform for growth and advancement in the forestry and woodworking sectors.
