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An Italian tour for furniture makers

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2023

The Stirling Group is putting together a tour for Australian and New Zealand furniture makers showcasing the manufacturing strengths of Italy’s three industry leading woodworking machinery factories. Source: Timberbiz

Scheduled from 13-21 April 2024 the tour will culminate with the world leading furniture exhibition Salone del Mobile.

Starting in Florence The Stirling Group will work in conjunction with the leading 5 to 11 axis CNC producer Bacci, to start the tour. Bacci has opened its state-of-the-art factory and will have the entire range of CNC machinery operating to demonstrate how efficiency, capabilities and technology provide the solutions to modern manufacturing solutions.

The tour then moves to Schio, home of the Costa Levigatrici to witness the 2024 design and innovation of wide belt sanding and how the experience can improve your furniture manufacturing process.

The tour finishes at ItalPresse headquarters in Bagnatica, the largest press manufacturer in the world and they will present their range of hydraulic presses and complete lines that cover craftwork bespoke furniture makers to large industrial applications.

The highlight of the trip is the visit to the renowned Salone del Mobile, the international furniture show held in Milan. Participants will be immersed in a world of design, gaining inspiration from the latest trends and innovations in the furniture industry. It’s an opportunity to network with industry professionals and forge valuable connections.

The Italy tour delves deep into optimizing manufacturing processes and streamlining operations. Each meticulously planned factory visit is designed to immerse participants in the capabilities of cutting-edge woodworking machinery, offering insights into their transformative potential for the furniture industry.

For more information visit: https://stirlingmachinery.com.au/masters-of-timber/