Kitchen fitters of the future – A future without kitchen fitters

The shortage of skilled workers, increasing technical demands and advancing digitalisation are fundamentally changing the role of the kitchen fitter. In this practical presentation, the Furniture Industry Training Centre in Löhne highlights how assembly processes, skills profiles and working methods are set to evolve in the coming years. This raises a provocative question: will the traditional kitchen fitter even exist in the future?

Drawing on current developments in the furniture and kitchen industry, the presentation will introduce new technologies, digital assistance systems, prefabrication concepts and automation options. At the same time, it will highlight which skills will be indispensable in the future and how companies can tackle the skills shortage through modern training and further education programmes. Participants will gain fascinating insights into the future of kitchen fitting and learn why, despite increasing digitalisation, people remain a key factor for success. The Furniture Industry Training Centre in Löhne sees itself as an innovation and education centre that prepares the industry for the challenges of skills shortages, digitalisation and technological change.