The echoes of chisels and the scent of fresh sawdust are still lingering after the closing of SpainSkills 2026 at IFEMA (Madrid). For PIHER, this edition has been much more than just a date on the calendar; it has been the ultimate confirmation that the generational handover in woodworking is not only guaranteed but is arriving with astounding strength and technical skill.

As official sponsors of the Cabinetmaking and Carpentry categories, we’ve had the privilege of seeing our clamping tools in the hands of Spain’s finest young talents. And we can assure you: the precision we witnessed in every joint and structure is on par with the most demanding workshops in the world.

The Honors List: Excellence in Every Millimeter

We want to give a special shout-out to the brave competitors who climbed the podium after exhausting days of competition. Their ability to remain calm and maintain precision under pressure is what defines a true master.

🪑 Cabinetmaking

In this category, where detail and fine finishing are everything, the winners demonstrated exceptional technical mastery:

• 🥇 Gold: David Romero (Aragón)

• 🥈 Silver: Nicolás Alvariñas (Cantabria)

• 🥉 Bronze: Anxo Silva (Galicia)

🏗️ Carpentry

Structural strength and the complexity of cuts marked this category, resulting in a high-level leaderboard:

• 🥇 Gold: Matías Alejo (Canarias)

• 🥈 Silver: Daniel Rocha (Basque Country)

• 🥉 Bronze: Carlos López (Madrid)

Revaluing the Craft: PIHER’s Commitment

“Traditional trades” are often spoken of as something of the past. At PIHER, we believe nothing could be further from the truth. SpainSkills proves that working with wood today requires a unique combination of manual dexterity, advanced geometry, and technological mastery.

Seeing young professionals like David, Matías, Nicolás, or Daniel handle our tools reaffirms our mission: if they don’t settle for anything less than perfection, neither can we when manufacturing our clamps and specialized systems.

Wood is sustainability, it is design, and above all, it is a vibrant professional future. Seeing these halls filled with passionate students is the best news for a sector that is transforming to lead 21st-century construction and design.

Next Stop: The World

PIHER will continue to support Vocational Training and these competitions that dignify a job well done. The gold medalists now face the challenge of representing Spain at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 and EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027.

We’ll be right there with them, holding a tight grip on excellence!