The challenges of the global macroeconomic landscape did not slow interest in the new era of innovation outlined by SCM for the woodworking industry.
Integrated solutions, advanced technologies, proactive services and technical training attracted thousands of customers and dealers from 60 countries to its headquarters in Rimini, where numerous world premieres showcased connected, flexible and sustainable production models within reach of companies across the industry.
The Open House organised at the Group’s Rimini Headquarters from 12-14th March welcomed more than 3,000 visitors from 60 countries, demonstrating strong international interest in the new products and services developed for the entire woodworking sector.
More than 1,000 companies from the industry attended the event, with the most represented markets being Italy, Poland, Germany, Spain and the UK. Dealers from around the world were also strongly represented, with more than 300 attendees.
A new era of woodworking innovation
SCM presented a factory model where competitive advantage is no longer ensured solely by the machine or the plant, but by an integrated ecosystem of technologies, services and software solutions enabling connected, flexible and sustainable production processes.
This approach is also driven by an increasingly proactive after-sales activity which, thanks to advanced AI tools, uses information collected from more than 5,000 connected SCM machines worldwide and transforms it into advanced services.
The Group has also accelerated the development of integrated and automated engineering solutions, partly thanks to the addition of Tecno Logica systems to its portfolio.
“In 2025 SCM increased its international market share despite the critical global context,” emphasised Gabriele Patti, SCM Commercial Director. “Growth was mainly driven by strong performances in several European markets and by the development of integrated cell and line projects for key industry players.”
Innovation was also a key focus of the event, with 15 new technological solutions presented across panel sizing, CNC machining centres for furniture manufacturing, solid wood processing and timber construction, window and door production lines, finishing systems for extra-matt effects, throughfeed moulding, double-end tenoning and new band saws for advanced joinery.
“The SCM Open House represented an important opportunity to share with dealers and customers a new phase for the industry, exploring new paths to evolve their business,” says Pietro Gheller, Director of the Group’s Wood Division.
“The strong participation and international interest confirmed how essential this journey is today to remain competitive in the market”.
