Review HHm 2009

The mega-convention for carpenters, joiners and cabinetmakers

For carpenters, joiners and cabinetmakers, Handwerk, Holz & mehr is more than just a LIGNA sideshow; it's the main event, the biennial mega-convention they build their entire calendar around. This  fair-within-afair once again gave the skilled woodworking trades a comprehensive overview of what the market has to offer in terms of machinery, tools and accessories, innovative processes, techniques and applications for natural and engineered woods, software solutions, services and training. All this plus an attractive supporting program packed with forums and special displays.

As elsewhere at LIGNA, the theme of resource efficiency had a ubiquitous presence at Handwerk, Holz & mehr. Carpenters, joiners and cabinetmakers flocked to the event's exhibition area, which now spans more than five halls at LIGNA, to witness in action and 'test-drive' highly efficient new machines, equipment and tools whose many impressive benefits include reductions in energy and raw materials consumption, major savings in time and production costs, and lower noise and dust emissions.