An optimistic outlook expected for 2009 with an increase of 20,000 sqm and over 600 exhibitors
interzum guangzhou 2009, the sixth edition of Asia's most comprehensive woodworking machinery and furniture production trade fair, will be held at the China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou from 27 to 30 March 2009.
The trade fair in 2009 spans across 8 halls and occupies an impressive 80,000 sqm, a 30 percent increase from 2008's 60,000 sqm. Over 600 exhibitors will showcase an international mix of the latest technology in Furniture Production and Woodworking.
Visitors can look forward to meeting exhibitors from Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and USA. In 2009, Norway will also be represented for the first time.
Some of these renowned brands include IMA Klessmann (Germany), Duerkopp Adler (Germany), Titus (Germany), Amercian Hardwood Export Council (USA), Sun Champion (HKG), Eureka (HKG), FGV Asia (HKG), Paolino Bacci (Italy), Siam Interlock (Thailand), Deslee Clama (Belgium), Latexco NV (Belgium), Leitz Tooling Systems (Germany), Vollmer Taicang (Germany), Bekaert Textiles (Belgium), Repon Industrial (Taiwan), Hanstar Hardware (China) and The Stanley Works (USA).
“We are very happy with the results that REPON has attained at interzum guangzhou from our past participation. We have also launched several new products during the show this year. This is a testimonial of our confidence in the show to open new doors to the China market,” commented Mr Harry Shih, Vice President, REPON, a returning exhibitor for 2009.
New exhibitors such as Heian Corporation (Japan), PMC Science-Tech Industries (USA), Enbasa Textile (Spain), Evoteks EV (Turkey), A. Molina (Italy), Fusoni Components S.L. (Spain), B. Maier Zerkleinerungstechnik GmbH (Germany) and Argos Control (Norway) will also be present.
“interzum guangzhou is recognized as Asia's leading woodworking machinery and accessories fair. The continued support from the international and local players is a clear indication of the strength of the event. Following a sold out show in 2008, we have increased our space for 2009 and the response from the industry has been very positive,” said Michael Dreyer, Vice President Asia Pacific, Koelnmesse.
Pavilions from Germany, Italy and USA have already confirmed their return for 2009. Appalachian Regional Commission will also be leading a new pavilion with company representatives from all of West Virginia and parts of 12 other states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia to interzum guangzhou.
With an extensive but highly targeted worldwide marketing and promotional campaign, interzum guangzhou 2009 is expected to attract over 50,000 local and international trade visitors and buyers from the following sectors:
- DIY (Do-it-yourself) and BIY (Build-it-yourself)
- Furniture manufacturing
- Furniture wholesale and retail
- Interior design
- Institutions
- Wood and plastic processing
- Wood and plastic trading
Aside from the extensive product showcase on the exhibition floor, leading industry practitioners will also share their knowledge and experience in the area of Furniture & Bedding and Honeycomb Technologies in a series of professional seminars.
interzum guangzhou 2009 is a must attend event for the industry leaders of Asia's furniture production industry. It is an integral part of a series of interzum events for the global woodworking, machinery, raw materials and furniture production industries worldwide.
Organized by Koelnmesse and China Foreign Trade Center, this trade event is a onestop forum for participants, providing an international avenue of business opportunities for buyers and manufacturers.
For more information, please visit www.interzum-guangzhou.com
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About Koelnmesse
As a world-renowned trade fair organizer, Koelnmesse has an excellent track record for organizing some of the world's most successful trade events, such as the accomplished interzum and imm in Cologne, interzum Moscow/Interkomplekt and Orgatec. With over 80 years experience in organizing large-scale commercial events connecting buyers and sellers, koelnmesse brings forth an unrivalled skill-set and expertise needed to develop interzum guangzhou into one of the premier international furniture production trade show in Asia.
About China Foreign Trade Center (Group)
China Foreign Trade Center (Group) is a highly qualified and experienced exhibition company. For more than 40 years, it has organized the Chinese Commodities Fair, the largest trade fair in China. China Foreign Trade Center (Group) is also the organizer of CIFF (China International Furniture Fair), Asia's biggest furniture trade fair. Affiliated to China Foreign Trade Center (Group), China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Corporation (CFTGE) is one of the most reputable exhibition companies with the longest history in China. Its main business scope consists of undertaking, organizing, co-organizing large-scale international exhibitions and facilitating Chinese participation in leading exhibition overseas.
