SCM confirmed its role as a strategic partner for the woodworking industry at Xylexpo 2026, presenting an evolved vision of the factory of the future based on the integration of machines, automation, software and digital services.
The event provided an opportunity to meet customers, partners and industry professionals (60% of whom came from Italy) and highlight the key strategic areas guiding SCM’s development: from the design of increasingly flexible and automated production systems to the digital transformation of companies, up to the creation of services capable of supporting customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their investment.
Innovation, customer value and markets
Xylexpo was also an opportunity to take stock of SCM’s performance and strategic development plan for the woodworking industry. Despite an international scenario still marked by geopolitical uncertainties and cautious industrial investments, SCM continued to strengthen its market position in 2025.
The Group closed the year with revenues close to €900m, while the Wood Division exceeded €500m, increasing its market share. Positive performances were recorded in Italy and in several European countries, including Spain, France, the UK, Scandinavia, Belgium and South-Eastern Europe, also thanks to engineering projects developed together with key players in the industry.
“The first quarter of 2026 confirms a market environment that remains cautious and characterised by different dynamics depending on geographical areas and technology segments, but positive signals are emerging in several strategic markets,” explained Gabriele Patti, SCM Commercial Director.
Particular attention was given to investments in France, with the opening of the new branch headquarters in Lyon on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, and in North America, with a new strategic governance structure and the strengthening of the sales and service teams.
"Our growth is supported by a clear strategy that has remained consistent over time: today customers are no longer simply looking for a machine, but for complete solutions,” adds Pietro Gheller. “This is why SCM continues to invest in the four pillars that drive the Group’s development: engineering and automation, servitisation, technological innovation and digital software systems.”
