A wide-ranging seminar programme will be presented by TRADA and FIRA at next year’s W6 – Working with Wood Exhibition.

The seminars will include topics of direct concern to trade visitors, whether designer, manufacturer or installer of buildings or furniture.

Wendy Pattenden, W6 exhibition manager, said: “The idea is for the seminars to be of direct relevance to the exhibits at W6, with an appeal right across the spectrum of visitors.”

TRADA and FIRA will use their membership and contacts network to assist W6 in promoting the 2006 exhibition, formerly known as the Woodmex and ASFI shows.

Show organiser the Woodworking Machinery Suppliers Association says bookings for the event are up on 2004 levels.