Welcome to the association
Holzbearbeitungstechnik Schweiz
HBT Schweiz Suisse Switzerland
HBT Switzerland is an interest group in woodworking technology and stands for high-quality Swiss products. We cultivate a creative, future-oriented image of the woodworking and wood processing industry. As co-organizer of the Swiss HOLZ trade fair, we make a significant contribution to ensuring that innovations find their way to customers in the face of national and international competition.
What we stand for
Co-organization of the Holz Messe Basel
Promotion and representation of industry and member interests
Strengthening the market position of our members
Standing up for fair competition
Image management for the woodworking industry
What we offer
At national level
As co-organizer of the HOLZ trade fair, we offer our members a platform where the leading suppliers of machines, tools, materials and accessories can present their innovations. HOLZ is the most important meeting place for the industry.
At international level
HBT Switzerland is an active member of the European umbrella organization EUMABOIS, which represents 14 countries with around 800 companies. They produce around 56% of the world’s top-quality woodworking machinery. Thanks to EUMABOIS’ global trade fair marketing, HBT members gain access to important markets, even outside Europe. Eumabois and member associations are also working on standardized norms.
Innovation, quality, diversity
Our members cover the areas of woodworking machinery and tools, plant engineering, process-supporting systems and components, materials and semi-finished products, fittings, auxiliary materials and accessories as well as specific IT and services.