One of Europe’s leading woodworking technology exhibitions will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year at a new purpose-built venue.

Xylexpo-Sasmil will open its doors between May 16-20 at a new venue in Rho, Milan. The show will feature woodworking machinery and supplies for the furniture industry and processors of timber and wood-based materials.

Organisers Cepra and Cosmit are expecting a strong turnout. With more than 87,000 visitors – half from overseas – at the last show in 2004, they are optimistic of attracting even more this time around.