Exhibition · Salzburg, Austria · Major show

BWS 2013

Machine Tools · Woodworking

Official website
Dates10–13 Apr 2013This edition has ended
VenueMessezentrum Salzburg Exhibition CentreSalzburg, Austria
RunningSince 2009Biennial · 4 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
This is the 2013 edition. It has ended. See BWS's current page for the next dates.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
314this edition, organiser's figure
Visitors
18,381this edition, organiser's figure
Floor space
33,000 m²this edition, organiser's figure
Editions on record
4first in 2009

About BWS

The BWS is Austria’s leading trade fair for timber processing, timber uses and wood finishing. Every 2 years the event showcases all the latest products and is a communication platform and source of information for the skilled crafts, trades, industries and trading outlets.

Machines, plants, sector-specific IT solutions and tools are all demonstrated in operation. Part-finished products, fittings, materials and substances, and several other practical goods contribute to this full coverage show for all kinds of manufacturing businesses.

Skilled tradesmen and businesses come to discover a unique and compact overview of what suppliers can offer. Visitors from Austria, Bavaria and South Tyrol are all very pleased with the Salzburg location.

The BWS is all about:

Machine tools, hand tools, electrical tools

Energy, disposal & environmentally friendly technology

Locks, locking & fittings technology / metal goods / fixing & fastening technology

Timber-based materials & substances

Surface treatment technology

Sector-related IT solutions

Forestry & sawmill technology

Features and special themes 2013

Innovation forum: Timber construction/roofs/walls

Special theme: Work safety/work clothing

Special theme: Room design

Special theme: Cargo – light commercial vehicles

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201515–18 Apr 2015Messezentrum Salzburg Exhibition Centre
Salzburg, Austria
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201310–13 Apr 2013Messezentrum Salzburg Exhibition Centre
Salzburg, Austria
31418,381
201123–26 Mar 2011Messezentrum Salzburg Exhibition Centre
Salzburg, Austria
——
200922–25 Apr 2009Messezentrum Salzburg Exhibition Centre
Salzburg, Austria
——

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

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