PWE joins forces with InstallerSHOW for 2026

Nineteen Group has announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Montgomery Group for the forthcoming Professional Woodworking Expo (PWE), which is said to further strengthen its portfolio of events serving the built environment and manufacturing.

As part of the move, PWE will be co-located with InstallerSHOW 2026, taking place from 23–25 June 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, alongside the Painting and Decorating Show.

The co-location reportedly reinforces Nineteen Group’s long-term commitment to creating connected platforms that support the full construction and interiors supply chain.

PWE will retain its established brand identity at the NEC, while also reportedly benefiting from the scale, reach and audience strength of InstallerSHOW and Painting and Decorating Show.

Together, the organisers say the three events will create a powerful, integrated destination for manufacturers, furniture makers, production teams, woodworking professionals and contractors working across interiors, fit-out and construction.

It says the co-location presents a significant opportunity to grow and diversify the audience for Professional Woodworking Expo, leveraging strong relationships and data within the kitchen and bathroom sector, timber in construction, and a broad multi-trade visitor base already attending InstallerSHOW.

Mike Costain, Managing Director of Nineteen Group, said: “This co-location opens up exciting opportunities for Professional Woodworking exhibitors to connect with the major brands and decision makers already committed to attending InstallerSHOW.

“It creates a genuine opportunity to showcase woodworking on an international scale, from individual tradespeople discovering the latest innovations, to the UK’s largest manufacturers of furniture, shopfitting and interior fit-out sourcing new machinery and solutions.”

David Todd, Event Director, Montgomery Group added: “We’re delighted to be working with Nineteen Group on the next chapter of Professional Woodworking Expo. Colocating the event with InstallerSHOW and the Painting and Decorating Show reflects how the sector is evolving, bringing together woodworking, installation and finishing in a way that mirrors real-world project delivery.

“This partnership allows Professional Woodworking Expo to retain its strong identity while benefiting from a broader, more diverse audience, creating greater value for exhibitors and visitors alike.”

By bringing together woodworking, installation and finishing disciplines under one roof, the co-located events will reportedly reflect how projects are delivered in the real world, creating a complete ecosystem for the sector, from manufacturer to end user.

For more information about PWE, visit: Professional Woodworking Expo | 23 – 25 June 2026