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Green River of Thailand selects Dieffenbacher

 

Green River Panels (Thailand) Co.Ltd. is a subsidiary of the Green River Group, which is widely recognized as one of the  leading furniture manufacturing companies of Asia, with numerous international branch companies mainly spread over P.R.China, Vietnam and Thailand. Earlier this year the Group announced it’s plans to make a major investment in a new particleboard producing facility in Thailand. This decision followed a thorough two year feasibility investigation of particleboard markets and suitable raw material resources

Green River Panels (Thailand) Co.Ltd. selected panel plant supplier Dieffenbacher GmbH + Co. of Eppingen, Germany as the major equipment partner for the overall process plant package.

The particleboard plant will be erected on a greenfield site located near the provincial capital city of Hat Yai in Songkhla Province. The city is also known as the Thai Timber Capital with its huge rubber wood plantations covering the surrounding hill and beach areas, which are better known to the overseas traveller as one of Thailand’s international holiday and tourist destinations.

The new Green River particleboard plant will use as its primary source of raw material the residues from the large number of saw milling and wood processing works located in close vicinity to the plant site.

 Dieffenbacher has been awarded the contract for supply of the main process sections of the particleboard plant with a name plate output capacity of 250.000 m³ PB p.a. The supply package comprises a forming station, forming line, CPS press line and diagonal saw.

 The new generation Dieffenbacher three head CONFORM forming system has advanced features allowing the production of super fine surface particleboard as well as a wide range of different types of particleboard. The ability to use a variety of raw material input of different qualities and conditions was an important aspect of the equipment selection.

The plant will use the latest design Dieffenbacher CPS press of nominal 8 ft width and a length of 20 metres. The CPS features include the new highly flexible press infeed system allowing the production of high board surface densities.  The advanced press longitudinal and transverse profile control system allows optimized product control at maximum production output with minimum sand off and tight board thickness tolerances.

The plant automation and electrical control system provided by the Dieffenbacher Group gives the operator a high degree of overview and control of machine performance, and optimum access to process parameters.

Dieffenbacher has also been appointed the main party for project engineering as well as process design and interface coordination with other package suppliers.

 The projects schedule foresees initial shipments from Europe to commence in December 2006. Installation of equipment will be carried out during the first half of next year and plant start up is planned for July 2007.

Dieffenbacher has shown a strong presence in Southern Thailand over recent years with a total of all together three composite wood panel projects concluded. These projects are currently in different phases of construction or under delivery. The other Dieffenbacher panel projects include SPB Particle Board at Surat Thani and Siam Fibre THDF Line 3 at Hat Yai.

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FLOORING RUSSIA 2006 - FLOORLESS DELIVERY PRODUCES EXCELLENT RESULTS

The Turkish Ministry recently placed Flooring Russia 2006 on its list of officially sanctioned B2B exhibitions, releasing export subsidies for 2006, the third year it has supported the show. This has seen a new wave of proactive Turkish suppliers and manufacturers choosing the show to develop new and existing business contacts within the country. The dedicated trade fair provides unique opportunities to promote products to the growing vertical market and Turkish companies including Yasin Kaplan, Atlantik Hali, Dekor Hali and Nurteks to name just 4 have already confirmed their participation. An Atlantik Hali spokesman commented, "Atlantic Carpets are a well established Turkish manufacturer of rugs… we have chosen to introduce and show our new collection to the Russian market at Flooring Russia-2006 and will improve our business contacts at this internationally recognised event."

The Industrial Flooring sector at Flooring Russia has grown in strength for 2006 and this year welcomes Somero Enterprises, one of the world's leaders in concrete levelling systems. "… Russia is one of the fastest growing construction markets in the world and we have selected Flooring Russia 2006 as a platform to promote our Laser Screed machines to Russian Flooring and General Contractors."

Entre Marketing, the Finnish association formally known as FINPRO, has also confirmed its participation at Flooring Russia again this year, the first stage in building a large national group. Two companies are confirmed to date, Maxit and Nanten, and will be exhibiting alongside suppliers from India, Turkey, Belgium and Russia. The latest wood flooring products currently available from the Chinese market will be exhibited by INTOP and their represented companies from China also committed to the event.

Project Manager Darren Benyon comments, “Turkish companies in particular have always been successful in Russia using Flooring Russia as their platform into this developing and exciting market place…it is very pleasing to see the Turkish Ministry has again recognised the huge potential of the Russian market and for me Turkish companies always bring a colourful edge to the show...”  Talks with some large laminate companies are nearing their final stages, with other Turkish suppliers too planning to commit to the event during June, confirms Benyon.

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IFFS/AFS 2006 SHOW PREVIEW – A RECORD BREAKING YEAR

The International Furniture Fair Singapore 2006 / 23rd ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS 2006) has again proven to be an excellent business conduit for the international furniture trade fraternity in Asia. With 505 exhibitors from 29 countries and 17,838 visitors from 113 countries, IFFS/AFS 2006 registered the highest exhibitor and visitor count in its 23-year history ­making it a record-breaking year.

Held from 1 to 5 March and occupying six halls of an astounding net exhibition space of 35,500 square meters, the five-day event generated a record yield of estimated USD 240 million of spot orders, and projected follow-on sales of USD 2.1 billion for the year ahead. IFFS/AFS 2006 also recorded a 100 percent increase in new exhibitors and significant growth from the ASEAN countries participation.

Countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam displayed an impressive 20 percent increase in net exhibition space. With more than 32,000 pieces of furniture and furnishing products featured, Singapore boasts the largest collection of quality products in the ASEAN region and remains the preferred sourcing destination for prominent buyers. The show has attracted 40 percent more foreign buying delegations this time round, boasting prominent players from the neigbouring regions as well as Europe, America, the Middle East and Africa.

 Impressed with the products displayed, VIP Buyer Mr. Peter Walkom, Managing Director of Casual Living, Australia, said: "The huge array of products on display, coupled with the distinctive designs, was truly exceptional! We are convinced that three days is not sufficient and we intend to return next year and will stay for the entire show period of five days. We are certain that our business orders springboard from IFFS/AFS."

Expressing satisfaction over the results from IFFS/AFS 2006, stalwart supporter of the exhibition, Mr. Steven Chew, Chief Operating Officer of Sitra Holdings (International) Pte Ltd, Singapore, said: "This year's show has been the best we had since we started exhibiting at the fair five years ago. We saw more quality buyers this year compared to the previous ones. Besides continuing to use the IFFS/AFS as a key platform to reach out to our customers, we will definitely increase our exhibition space at next year's fair."

 
Exhibition Statistics
  • 505 exhibitors from 29 countries

  • 35,500 square metres of exhibition space (nett)

  • On-spot orders of USD 240 million (estimated)

  • Follow-up sales of USD 2.1 billion (estimated)

  VISITORS BY NATURE OF BUSINESS
  • ASEAN (43.2%)

  • Asia (42.1%)

  • Oceania (2.2%)

  • Europe (8.0%)

  • The Americas (4.5%)

 

 

VISITOR STATISTICS

Number of visitors: 17,838

Number of countries: 113

VISITOR BY REGION

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Paris international furniture fair 2007

<< Salon du Meuble de Paris >>

The 2007 edition of the Paris International Furniture Fair

will be held in Paris Porte de Versailles from  Saturday January 20 to Wednesday January 25, during six days.

I - New changes in the management

The Paris International Furniture fair which is organized by the French Furniture Industries associations ( Unifa and COSP ) has decided to join its efforts with EXPOSIUM one of the main Fair organizers in France and in Europe, affiliated to the UNIBAIL group. EXPOSIUM is going to be with UNIFA and COSP one of the main shareholders. This new union between the French Furniture Industries and EXPOSIUM is going to boost the image of the Paris International Furniture  together on French and International scenes.

New influx, new marketing strategies toward French and International markets, new concepts on presentation of the products will certainly be one of the major issues of the 2007 edition.  The main goal is to increase the international dimension of the exhibition, improve  assistance and services to Foreign exhibitors and visitors, in increasing worldwide international promotion and communication.

II - Facts and Figures

Dates :  20 to 25 January 2007.

A perfectly convenient timing

 

The 48th edition of Paris Fair will start just at the end of IMM COLOGNE, before the MAISON ET OBJETS and in the meantime with the BIRMINGHAM Fair.   Consequently, it will be at the center of  a two weeks  period  of  European  fairs  turned to the  promotion   of <<Furniture, Art de Vivre and housing equipments >>. It will be very easy for international visitors and buyers to come and visit  all  these  various  European  exhibitions within one single trip.  

Surface  :   120 000 square meters.

 Number of exhibitors   : 1 000

 Number of expected visitors : 50 000

III – Central  localization in the heart of Paris

Premises will be the same that for the previous years, Porte de Versailles, in the heart of Paris with easy access to mass public transportations systems, with a great proximity to  Paris’ main hotels.

A brand new tramway system  will be inaugurated.

 

For the new 2007 edition,  exhibitions  will be concentrated in Hall 3, hall 4 and Halls 7.1,7.2,7.3,  to avoid to the visitors and exhibitors the fatigue of long tiring walks. All these halls being next one to the other, it will make the access and checking facilities much easier for visitors and exhibitors. A welcoming system service will be established  for international buyers and visitors, including welcoming  committee at the airport  for   international   V.I.P The new PARIS  fair will have  for main goal to insure  the promotion and sales for all categories on furniture  on   French and World markets,  to present  an  updated offer, adjusted to trends anddemands of main distribution networks.

IV-  Ideal  place to make business contacts, to enjoy quality, design, creativity.

The Paris International furniture fair with a wide  forum  spread out in  many halls, will remain a meeting point for professionals and a window for new products and creativities, in Paris the traditional world top city for glamour, good taste, art de vivre, innovation and design.

 

At the Paris fair, the main purpose for all people interested in the furniture market will remain : to  follow the  trendy evolutions, to meet with the right people, main actors and decision makers.  << Style, Industry, design >> are the components which  continue to make of The Paris Fair a unique place where classical, traditional conceptions are mixing with last trends, new  futurist creativities. It is the place where manufacturers for all over the world exhibit and show  to local and international buyers their new products,  where new designers from France and worldwide may have a chance to catch the eyes of  the medias and professionals visitors.  At the Paris International Furniture Fair,  furniture manufacturer from the entire world will find a right location, to exhibit  promote and sale their products, thanks to their specific qualities,  attractive design and competitive prices.

V-  Great potential for business opportunities. 

We keep in mind  that in the year  2005, the  volume of furniture sales in France has reached  an amount of   13 billions of Euros.

VI-  New refurbished halls and simplified procedures.  

Thanks the  new partner  EXPOSIUM  and  its  parent  company UNIBAIL which manages the premises, the halls and equipments to be used  in the 2007 edition will be refurbished and upgraded to brand modern standards.  The 2007 Paris Fair will be located in a very attractive environment. Communication intra-muros, including    technical facilities  ( light, signalization,  electricity ) will be put at the disposal of the exhibitors with celerity  and a high quality service according to specific needs.

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IWF 2006 Poised to be biggest Ever

The International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair-USA® continues to grow with nearly 1400 exhibitors and approaching 840,000 net square feet of exhibit space currently sold. IWF the Western Hemisphere’s largest woodworking show reflects the strength of the woodworking industry. The Fair has sold 99% of available exhibit space for IWF 2006.  Record numbers of exhibitors are taking more space at IWF than ever before. The Fair also continues to be the focal point for new companies to enter the woodworking marketplace with over 250 first time exhibitors.

"The market is strong and going in the right direction with growth being reported in all manufacturing segments of the woodworking industry. IWF 2006 is on a record pace to be the largest IWF ever,” commented Russ McBroom, IWF 2006 Chairman and President of Mereen-Johnson Machine Company, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “We have a healthy woodworking industry that’s looking for new technology to improve their manufacturing process. IWF is setting a record pace for advanced buyer registration, hotel reservations, and record exhibit space sales at IWF 2006. Both exhibitors and buyers alike know there is no other place where they can see as many new products, machinery and supplies, all at one place all at one show,” commented Patrick LaFramboise, IWF 2006 President and CEO of IWF.

 IWF is the one international event where the world attends expecting innovation, new technology and proven solutions that will provide the answers to the buyers need for cost-efficient technology and proven manufacturing solutions to deliver high quality products to the marketplace. Expect the unexpected at IWF 2006 there will be no other opportunity in today’s marketplace to view 1400 exhibitors side by side and see over 250 international exhibitors displaying technology that will decrease the industry’s production cost, while improving profits, creating new opportunities for economic growth while sustaining a global competitive edge in the global marketplace.

Buyers from over seventy countries will attend the show to view the widest selection of new products available to the marketplace. They will find new ways to stay ahead of their competition while meeting with the top manufacturers of machinery and supplies and networking with other industry professionals to learn new methods and improve their manufacturing process. IWF also continues to lead the industry into these markets such as components, plastics, machine tooling, material handling, surfaces and fabrication, wood processing, fenestration, as they relate to the woodworking industry. Hundreds of products with applications beyond woodworking will be on display at this year’s Fair.

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FMC 2006 moves to be an export oriented platform
                        Furniture Manufacturing & Supply China 2006 (FMC 2006)
                        September 11-14 2006 Shanghai New International Expo Center 


FMC, incorporating Furniture China 2006 and ZOW at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), will be a celebrated export oriented platform for China furniture manufacturing industry.

Encouraged by booming China furniture industry, FMC has experienced remarkable growth in recent two years and remains its momentum in 2006.  With the record of 20,600-sqm-show space and over 340 exhibitors in 2005, FMC 2006 expects 30% expansion in show space over last year.

Premiere sourcing fair organized by CNFA

As the only woodworking machinery and supply show organized by China National Furniture Association (CNFA), FMC preview can  reach over 20,000 CNFA members nation wide.  There are many provincial woodworking associations cooperate with FMC including Qingdao Woodworking Machinery Association, Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association, etc. FMC also ties knot with overseas associations in the industry. In 2005, FMC received a visit from a group of representatives from ACIMALL (Italian Woodworking Machinery and Tool Manufacturers Association) for the first time. 

Success of ZOW China triggers the development of FMC. 

As affiliation of FMC, ZOW China 2005 attracted 130 exhibitors from 12 nations.  Two thirds of these exhibitors were from overseas including Germany, Italy, France, Sweden, Spain, India, Belgium, Austria, USA, etc, while it had only 30 exhibitors in pilot show in 2004.  ZOW not only introduces the

latest world trends, but also draws a great number of high quality overseas visitors to FMC.  In 2005, overseas visitors registered at FMC grew up to over 8,000, compared only hundreds in 2004. In 2006, ZOW has short space to accommodate more and more exhibitors.

FMC benefits from the expansion of Furniture China

Furniture China, as one of the biggest export-oriented platform, is embracing an expansion this year featuring 220,000 sqm of total space, over 2,000 exhibitors and 70,000 visitors.  The inauguration of Kitchen & Cabinet China fair at Furniture China 2006 will be a new attraction to the industry.  All exhibitors of FMC will not only benefit from the extensive promotion campaigns of Furniture China, but also will find their clients among the ever-growing exhibitors of Furniture China.
                 

                 DOMOTEX ASIA / CHINAFLOOR will ONCE AGAIN sET new records

The flooring market is preparing once again to be present in Shanghai. With an exhibition space of 74,750 (a growth of 62,5%) the trade fair will be the second largest flooring show in the world after its sister show DOMOTEX HANNOVER. For Wood & Laminate flooring DOMOTEX asia / CHINAFLOOR will even be the largest show in the world to source these popular types of flooring.

UFI, the association for exhibition organizers, has recognized the international prestige of the show and provided the show with the “official UFI approved” status.

With the astonishing growth of the show and with many new exhibitors the number of visitors is expected by the organizers Deutsche Messe AG and VNU Exhibitions Asia to reach between 30,000 and 35,000.

The 2006 edition has several highlights

FLOORTECH Asia 2006 is a new event within DACF. Suppliers of floor technology, machinery, solutions and materials exhibit their products and interact with manufacturers of wood&laminate flooring. With the booming production and factory setup by Chinese flooring manufacturers FLOORTECH asia will be a business driven part of the show. Exhibitors are leading companies like Homag, Michael Weinig, Interprint and V-hold.

Design Week Shanghai 2006, a summit forum enhance the interaction within the industry. Famous designers as Chien Chung Pei, Benjamin Wood, Paul Andreu and Tony Chi will all attend and discuss hot topics such as architecture design, public architecture, and commercial environment design.

Sports Arena is a special display area for sports flooring such as artificial grass and PVC. The workshop in this activity discusses the rapid expansion of China’s sports fields and gyms. Companies which are in charge of the construction of the 2008 Olympic Games will be matched with leading suppliers in sports flooring.

FLOORdisCOVERING, another special event organized to attract overseas buyers, held in 2005 for the first time. The attendees are foreign buyers who are especially interested in sourcing floor covering from China. The group of international professionals will be given a total overview of the Chinese flooring market during the 5-day program, including seminar, show and factory.

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      IWF Donates $20,000 to WoodLinks USA




The International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply FairUSA®, makes another contribution of $20,000 to WoodLINKS USA bringing the total
IWF donations to support WoodLinks programs to over $140,000 since 2000.

WoodLINKS USA which was formally launched at the International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair in 2002 continues to be the foundation for continued development, certification, and training for tomorrow’s woodworkers. “IWF has been a tremendous supporter of WoodLinks since our inception at IWF in 2002, and the $20,000 will continue to help us grow and be successful,” commented Wilf Torunski National Program Director for WoodLINKS USA.

“WoodLINKS continues to be a grass roots leader in developing young students and works side by side with educational institutions to ensure the great history of our trade will pass onto the next generation of woodworkers;” commented Russ McBroom, IWF 2006 Chairman and President of Mereen-Johnson Machine Company, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

IWF 2006 will take place Wednesday - Saturday August 23-26, 2006 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, and is owned and sponsored by American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA), Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA).  As the largest trade show of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, IWF brings together the most advanced technology available to the marketplace and hosts buying teams from around the world. 

IWF 2006 also will include a Technical Conference Program, a New Product Showcase, and the Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award® among many other features. 

For more information about the International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair – U.S.A. ®  e-mail iwf@iwfatlanta.com, or go online to www.iwf2006.com, or call 404-693-8333. For more information on WoodLinks-USA go online to www.woodlinks.com

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                                       Athens
MEDWOOD
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF WOODWORKING MACHINERY, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY

                        Premiere of a new international exhibition, Athens Medwood, on March in Athens - Greece

The new exhibition for woodworking machinery, tools and equipment, semi-finished products, components and accessories for the furniture industry, will be hosted in one of the most modern exhibition centers of Greece, at Expo Athens on 24 to 27 March 2006.

Athens Medwood is a biennial trade fair organized according to the most updated exhibition formats in Europe, for the markets of wood and furniture in Greece, the Balkans and Southeastern Europe. It is a new exhibition introducing European standards in organization and also modern innovative methods that the Greek and the Southeastern European markets are looking for.

The event is organized by joint venture Helexpo S.A. and AG Ltd. having the additional advantage of the experience brought by the organizers of two well-known exhibitions like ZOW Pordenone and Samulegno.

Athens Medwood, with its new concept of specialized trade fair, grants exhibitors and visitors the most qualified marketing services aimed to develop new markets with interesting business perspectives: not only in Greece, but also in the countries of the Balkan and Southeastern Europe region.

The concrete support means also a new location at the Expo Athens facilities, a dedicated assistance in logistic matters, customized marketing services on demand and a careful advertising campaign, based on all the relations given by the support of the trade magazine "Epipleon ".

The cost for participation at this new exhibition is lower than in any other event presently held in Greece, considering the standard of services granted at Athens Medwood is significantly higher.

Athens Medwood: the most profitable marketing service you may require  

Compared to other exhibitions in Greece, Athens Medwood offers a lot of advantages to exhibitors and visitors:

  • Exhibition Halls and an organization team at the highest standards.

  • Up-to-date and reliable information

  • An innovative approach towards exhibits (e.g. presentation of products with future design), aimed to renew the interest of the market and expand the potential target market.

  • The experience of two branded exhibitions, ZOW Pordenone and Samulegno.

  • The concrete opportunity given to exhibitors to develop new trade relationships, finding agents and representatives for the Balkans and Southeastern Europe.

  • The Epipleon” database counts on over 17.000 listed companies and can guarantee foreign firms an immediate and profitable access to the Greek market.

The Exhibition Halls of Expo Athens

Athens Medwood will take place at Expo Athens: with its beautiful architectural design and an exhibition surface of more than 32.500 m2, this is presently the greatest and most well equipped exhibition center in Athens. Services include complete technical support, large parking area, an effective technical service and an easy access.

The ideal location of the Fairground allow exhibitors and visitors to optimize the time they can spend in Athens, avoiding any waste of time for traveling, parking or moving inside the city.

Services at Expo Athens:

•  Press Room

•  Reception facilities

•  Travel agency

•  Restaurant

•  Business Center

•  Cafe-bars

•  First Aid service

•  ATM

• Wireless Internet (WAN)

The combination of the experience of HELEXPO S.A. in organizing exhibitions and the knowledge of the market as well as the efficient use of innovative media by AG Ltd. aim to create a new international promotion for the companies. This is achieved by giving emphasis on:

·          The unique organizing experience of HELEXPO
·          The extensive and focused advertising schedule in Greece and abroad
·          The organization of seminars concerning new technologies and materials
·          The support of two recognized exhibitions ZOW Pordenon            
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Successful 1st International Competition of Industrial Design in the Wood Industry

The winners of the 1st International Competition of Industrial Design in the Wood Industry, organised by ASEMAD (Valencian Association of Manufacturers of Joinery and Related Products) were Ricardo Andrés Tomás, for his deign of the “Simpla Line” kitchen and Juan Lloveras, designer of the “Neo” door and the “Nautilus” door handles.

The 1st International Design Competition for the Wood Industry, organised by ASEMAD as part of the new “Living with Wood” project at MADERALIA was, according to the organisers and promoters, a resounding success in terms of participation and the welcome received by exhibitors and attending visitors at the fair.

The Winners

This first edition of the Competition was divided into two categories: Professional and Student.

The winner of the Professional category, which came with a €3500 cash prize was Ricardo Andrés Tomás, a designer for Andrés Equipamiento Integral, for his “Simpla Line” kitchen. The winning also retains ownership of copyright, intellectual and industrial property rights,

Juan Lloveras, a designer for Codifel, won the award in the Student category which was accompanied by a €2500 cash prize, for his “Neo” wood door presented in combination with the “Nautilus” handles.

Mission Accomplished

The goal of this International Design Competition for the Wood Industry is to promote the use of wood and design within industrial joinery.

In this regard, ASEMAD is implementing new and original strategies to prepare companies in the industry for the future. “We no longer believe in the models we have been seeing over the last twenty years” claims Jorge Linares Ferrán, general secretary of ASEMAD, “and the future must be based upon design, R&D and internationalization”. The first edition of the competition featured many innovative designs of doors, floorings, windows, and stairs, among other construction elements.

“We want to promote innovation within the Spanish industry of wood joinery” explained the general secretary of ASEMAD, “and in this ongoing task we have the full support of the public administration, business associations and the trade fair that sets the standards for the whole industry: we all believe in design, R&D, and international promotion as a way to respond to the growing competition from Asia and Eastern Europe, based on serialised products with less added value.”

Simpla Line

Simpla Line is a new design for kitchen equipment. Rather than attempting to compete with the current modular system for kitchens, it was designed to fit in with these systems, opting for a simpler and more essential line of kitchen furniture in which users can store and have easy access to objects used everyday, thus avoiding unnecessary physical effort.

These cupboards are limited to one horizontal strip in between 45 cm and 90 cm from ground level. It contains exclusively pull-out systems with a depth of up to 65 cm.

These drawers are supported and framed by a structure consisting of the assemblage of sheets of phenolic board, perfect for their high resistance to torsion and damp.

Simpla Line only has 18% less storage capacity in comparison with lower standard modular systems. However, it provides an optimal worksurface, both for its height which is adaptable to each user, as well as for its 76 cm width.

All plumbing, electricity and gas installations can be fitted inside the legs, adapting access and airing to comply with existing regulations, both when placed against a wall or as an island.

The shape and lack of obstacles on the lower part make Simpla Line a kitchen system perfectly suited for disabled persons using wheelchairs.

The structure is put together in situ, thus facilitating transport and storage of the kitchen.

Neo and Nautilus

The front part of the leaf of the Neo door consists of birch board, covered with aluminium and overlaid with cherry wood board. The back is a birch board overlaid with maple plywood. The jamb and the profiles are made on a base of MDF fibre covered with 0.5 mm aluminium in mirror gloss or matt-plated.

The door comes with a set of solid lime and cherry wood handles with an ergonomic design. The handles are called Nautilus, and belong to the Taktils2005 collection of design handles from CODIFEL-MUNTIART® designed by Joan Lloveras.

The door has been made with CODIFEL PANNEL-Decor (a product patented by the company CODIFEL from Barcelona).




Foto 1:

The winners posing with their diplomas: left to right, Valentín Celemín, manager of Parquets Flores and secretary of the Competition Jury, Ricardo Andrés Tomás, Juan Lloveras Calvo and José Luis López Senón, President of ASEMAD.




Foto 2:

“Simpla Line” kitchen furniture, winner of the 1st Prize in the Professional category in the International Design Competition for the Wood Industry.




Foto 3:

The “Neo” door and “Nautilus” handles won 1st Prize in the Student category in the International Design Competition for the Wood Industry.


AMERICAN HARDWOOD COMPANIES TO PARTICIPATE IN INDIAWOOD 2006

As India’s economy grows, the demand for affordable Kitchen/Office/Bedroom and other wood based products continues to grow.   As consumption levels increase, the need for mechanization of wood processing becomes mandatory.  In addition, as the market matures the use of quality raw materials makes a cutting edge difference to successful production. INDIAWOOD since it’s inception in 1999, has been instrumental in gradually creating a successful woodworking Industry, by providing a platform for the woodworkers in the Asian region to meet, interact and more importantly source quality machinery and raw materials.

Recognizing the fact that INDIAWOOD is the only platform in the region that provides growth opportunities, newer exhibitors from hitherto un-represented regions and segments are targeting the Indian market by participating in large numbers. The AMERICAN HARDWOOD EXPORT COUNCIL (AHEC) an association representing the Hardwood Exporters and major hardwood product trade associations from the United States and a Brazilian consortium of timber exporters are exhibiting in Indiawood 2006 through their respective pavilions. Even the Japanese who traditionally looked to cater only to the home and the US market are now looking at making forays into the Indian market through INDIAWOOD.

The success of the TAIWANESE wood working machinery companies in the Indian market post their participation in the 2004 edition has prompted the Taiwan woodworking machinery association and the Taiwan association of Machinery Industries to double their size in the 2006 edition. The Taiwan pavilion now stands at 1386 sq. mtrs.  Even as news of Taiwan’s success in the Indian market is making the rounds, the Koreans, the Chinese and the Malaysians are now vying for a share of the Indian market by participating in the 2006 edition. Indiawood 2006 currently stands at about 15000 sq mtrs and continues to grow in size as more and more exhibitors are evincing interest to participate.


 

 

FURNITURE INDUSTRY GETS READY FOR IFFS/AFS 2006

With a strong line-up of debutantes and loyal repeat exhibitors, the International Furniture Fair Singapore 2006, held in conjunction with the 23rd ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS 2006), has the furniture industry buzzing with anticipation, as the world’s major furniture industry players get ready for this annual, iconic show.

To be held from 1st to 5th March 2006, IFFS/AFS 2006 is set to occupy 60,000 sqm of gross space at the Singapore Expo, making it arguably the largest, annual, trade show in Singapore, and a premier export platform for the furniture industry of the world.

Organised by the International Furniture Fair Singapore Pte Ltd, about 480 exhibitors from some 30 countries will be proudly displaying more than 32,000 furniture and furnishing products to international visitors from all over the world. China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, the United States, Turkey, and Malaysia are among the top exhibiting countries, occupying a combined gross space exceeding 40,000 sqm.  Indeed, the IFFS/AFS has the largest collection of quality Indonesian, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Filipino, and Chinese furniture exhibitors, outside of these respective countries. Other prominent players from Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Myanmar, Japan, Belgium, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Korea, The Netherlands, Thailand, and United Kingdom will spice up the show’s variety and vibrancy.  Also expected to join the excitement will be exhibitors from other European and Scandinavian countries.

The  unparalleled offerings at IFFS/AFS 2006 include the art nouveau, antique reproduction, baroque, modern, neo-classical, contemporary, European, oriental, renaissance, retro, rustic, Scandinavian and zen furniture classes. Buyers can also browse through the wide selections from the ever-popular Soft Furnishings and Home Accessories section of the show.

The IFFS/AFS is also well-known for its distinct focus on furniture design, reflected through its array of design-related features and activities.  These features and activities include the Furniture Design Award 2006, Design Gallery, International Furniture Design Forum, the FLIP! Challenge, and the Best Exhibit Award.

About International Furniture Fair Singapore/ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS)

The International Furniture Fair Singapore, held in conjunction with the ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS), began in 1981 and has since grown to be regarded by industry experts as Asia's most prestigious furniture trade show. IFFS/AFS provides an effective marketing platform for regional companies to venture into global markets. As a testimony to the quality of the show, IFFS/AFS is the first Asian-based international furniture fair to be accepted as a member of the elite Union des Foires Internationales, a Paris-based international authority on trade fairs. In addition, it is the only furniture trade event in Singapore to be awarded the 'Approved International Fair' status by the Singapore Tourism Board. The Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau also recognises the fair as a major exhibition event on Singapore's international exhibition calendar.

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ANOTHER STORMING MONTH FOR FLOORING RUSSIA 2005!
FLOORING RUSSIA 2005
INTERNATIONAL FLOORING & SURFACES EXHIBITION
11-13 OCTOBER 2005 ~ EXPOCENTR, MOSCOW, RUSSIA

With just the last few months remaining for the run up to the 3rd edition of Moscow’s only dedicated flooring show we are proud to confirm yet again more ground breaking news .

With exhibitors from Denmark, Turkey and the US having now confirmed we are delighted to welcome in addition a flurry of activity from India. India is one of the largest international exporters of both machine made flooring and hand woven carpets new exhibitors Antique craft, RMG Poly Vinyl India and 1000 plus recognize the importance of the show to the industry, with all 3 signing simultaneously it has shown their commitment to Russia . We asked the CEO of RMG Poly Vinyl India why he sees great potential in this market and why he has chosen Flooring Russia 2005 to represent them.

“Russia has always been a big market and after a few years the Russian Trade has developed and is now considered a prosperous market. I see great potential and an increasing growth till 2025. For this reason I choose flooring Russia 2005 to launch our product into the market.” Darren Benyon Project manager for Flooring Russia quotes “these 3 months prior to the show (October 11-13) are our busiest. The momentum created through National Pavilions from China, Finland and Greece to name just a few has resulted in a wave of interest from independent companies, as a result they too are guaranteeing their presence in the Russian market by booking a stand at Flooring Russia 2005”.

“The Russian market for building materials and products, roughly estimated at USD 5 billion in 2003, has been growing steadily at a rate of 10-15% for the last two years, matching the growing demand in the construction industry and of the emerging Russian middle class. Industry experts foresee further growth of this sector at a rate of 15-20% annually in the near future. This increase in demand for quality building products is generated predominantly by the recovery of the Russian economy following the 1998 ruble devaluation, especially in import substitution industries, and high prices for oil. These two factors have contributed to a strengthening and expanding of a middle class that, in turn, is driving the building materials industry. The local distribution system is quickly developing and the number of retail outlets dealing with home hardware and building products continues to rise steadily”.  

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VIETNAMWOOD 2005: International Trade Fair of Woodworking Machines and Tools

Incorporating: Furniture Accessories and Semi-finished Product for the Woodworking Industry

The 5th Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair 2005 will open its door to the public on October 19th to 22nd at HIECC. This will be the most dynamic exhibition and its exhibition floor is estimated to be about 7000sq. meters, and there will be about 15 countries participating the fair. We give our gratitude to European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (Eumabois) and Wood Machinery Manufacturers of U.S for their contributions that had increased the exhibition’s attraction and professional level.

Vietnam is currently on its way to become the number one furniture manufacturing country in Asia. Due to the lack of modern manufacturing technology and skills, the Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fairs are developed and highly anticipated by Vietnam's furniture industries. During the 2004's exhibition, participating organizations came from 15 different countries around the world; they are China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Swiss, and U.S. There are a total number of 360 booths, and had attracted 14,288 visitors from Vietnamese and worldwide. The theme focused on various woodwork machines, cutters, furniture accessories, and semi-finished products. Business interactions took over the exhibition floor and most transactions were made on site. The Fair had earned many well-deserved phrases from local and international exhibitors, buyers, and visitors.

Another worth noting point, the Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair is currently the only large-scale professional exhibition held in Vietnam. Its professionalism and high quality of its participating exhibitors are the first to be seen in Vietnam. Its many visitors are specialist in related areas, which is different from other Woodworking Fairs. The fair has received assistance from Vietnam government officials and local industry associations, and it looks forward to our visiting foreign industrial delegates from Italy, Germany, China, Taiwan, India, and such. The 5th Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair 2005 hopes to bring benefits to the local woodwork manufacturing industries, improvements in technology and skills, and opportunities to replace its outdated machines.

 VENUE:

HIECC- Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition and Convention Centre
Address: 446, Hoang Van Thu Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Mih City, Vietnam
Exhibition Date: Oct.19 Wednesday -22 Saturday, 2005
Exhibition Hours: Oct.19-21        09:00-17:00

                           Oct. 22          09:00-16:00

Organizer:

Ministry of Trade – Vietnam Trade Fair & Advertising National Company
Paper Communication Exhibition
Service
Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service Ltd.

 Overseas Promotion:

Chan Chao International Co., Ltd
Address: 3F., No. 185, Kangchien Rd., Nei-Hu Dist., Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-26596000 ext.322
Fax: +886-2-26597000
Email: service@ccie.com.tw

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 AWFS®Vegas" Proves To Be A Winner
 On-site Attendance up 22%
 ­Mid-West, Eastern US and International Visitors Dramatically Increase
 Largest Show in History of EvelJ

The numbers are in: "AWFS® Vegas" had a total registration of 30, 323 including a record 19,866 attendees. Verified total attendance of 24,289 for the Wednesday­ through-Saturday show days, July 27 to July 30, 2005, was up 37% fro_ 2003. Verified attendee numbers increased 22%, for a total of 17,045 - the largest attendee crowd in the history of the show.

In addition, " AWFS® Vegas " had the largest exhibit space of any show in its history with 418,435 net square feet of exhibit space, filled with 898 exhibiting companies, nearly a 20% increase in both exhibit space and number of exhibitors from 2003. The demographics for the inaugural Las Vegas event were markedly different from past Anaheim fairs. While California still represented the largest group of attendees, attendance from every other state increased dramatically, with 44 of 50 states experiencing triple digit percentage increases. International attendance more than doubled, with a 134% increase. "We have achieved our two main goals, of increasing our attendance by 20% without sacrificing quality, and of making this truly a national, indeed, an international event," notes Dale Silverman, executive director of the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® AWFS® Vegas. "In addition, exhibitors are telling us they've seen more qualified buyers this year than at any other previous "AWFS® Vegas" "We were extremely pleased to see our attendee numbers up from the mid-west, east and southern states," adds Angelo Gangone, " AWFS® Vegas trade show director. He shared some statistics: Texas had a 284% increase, Ohio a 278% increase, Illinois a 133% increase, Indiana an astounding 692% increase, Michigan a 216% increase, North Carolina a 185% increase and Florida an impressive 374% increase. "Our western states were up as well including Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Washington, and Oregon with gains of 248%, 142%, 77%, 73%, and 47% respectively

Attendees and exhibitors have indicated they like the new venue, the new show days and hours, the convention center and the city itself. According to Robert Slater, Optimizing Group Manager of Weinig Group "This wasn't a good show, it was a great show! It far exceeded our expectations in terms of the actual sales that were generated during the event, as well as the amount of post-show leads that we are following. In addition, we were really excited by the demographic makeup of the attendees. We expected more attendees from the East and Midwest because of the new venue but could not believe how many customers we met with from all over the country. Also remarkable, we had very steady traffic well into the last day of the show, something that doesn't typically happen on the last day of any show."  Doug Kemp of Kemp Hardware, a long time exhibitor who initially had doubts about the new venue had similar thoughts. "This was a great show! I saw all the buyers I used to see in Anaheim and a whole lot of new people as well. Friday was a record-breaking day for us and Saturday was even better! In fact it was the best last day of any show I've been to in years." Exhibitors confirmed the attendance statistics, with many anecdotal stories of meeting with new contacts and generating new leads. "We met so many new people this year, it was fantastic," said Kevin Fong of Decorative Specialties. Max Salmi, marketing manager ofBiesse America stated that "  ‘AWFS® Vegas ' was the best 'West Coast' show Biesse has ever had in its history." Stephanie Sorrels, marketing manager of Interior Products Inc. stated, "This was the largest show in the last six years in terms of sales leads generated. We will be expanding our booth in 2007 and maybe adding a second one!" Morgen Harrelson, ofwgsonline.com, a first time exhibitor, noted when picking up her display at the First Timer Exhibit Showcase that she was "very happy", that after so much planning and preparation, the show had actually exceeded their expectations.

Pre-registration figures were close to on-site attendance, which was a new phenomenon for the AWFS® Vegas. "In past history of   "AWFS® Vegas, pre-registration would run high, but there would be many "no-shows" as people would get busy with orders and never carve out the time to get to the local event." explained Silverman. "Because Las Vegas drew in people from further away, they had to make a more serious commitment to attend, including hotel reservations and travel arrangements. We are thrilled with this new development as it means pre-registration figures are more indicative of actual attendance.


Participation was also high for the College of Woodworking Knowledge® (CWWK), increasing by 74% over 2003 Fair levels with 3,722 participants.

The AWFS® Awards dinner was a great success and sold out before the Fair opened. Scott Phillips, host of the PBS series "The American Woodshop," served as Master of Ceremonies for the professionally-produced event. A star-studded stage and two large video screens added to the evening's excitement. AWFS® Vegas President Barry Howerton of Leggett & Platt noted that the night showcased the future of the industry, recognizing the talent of the future woodworking students as well as innovative new products with the AWFS® Vegas Sequoia Awards. He also thanked the AWFS® Vegas Board of Directors for making the courageous decision to move to Las Vegas. "In hindsight we know it was a wise decision, but 2 years ago, it was not that easy," said Howerton.

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ZOW 2005 - RAISE THE CURTAINS FOR THE FIRST ZOW IN CHINA!

The countdown has begun: The first ZOW will open its doors from 14th to 17th of September 2005 at the SNIEC Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong along with the „Furniture China“. Latest figures indicate around 120 suppliers from 12 nations to take part in this new business forum for the furniture and interior design industries, staged in the boom town of Shanghai. Approx. one third of the exhibitors will be Chinese companies while the others come from as far as Australia, Germany, Great Britain, India, Italy, Malaysia, Russia, Spain, Singapore, Taiwan and the USA. Since the ‚preview’ in 2004 under the banner of ‘ZOW Trend & Design’ attracted already over 5,000 trade visitors, the first ‘full-size’ ZOW is expected to draw well in excess of 10,000 trade visitors.

ZOW-organizer SURVEY Marketing & Consulting (Germany) has found in CMP Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Shanghai a strong partner, who has gained its outstanding reputation as organizer of the “Furniture China“ and other trade and consumer exhibitions. Wang Mingliang, who amongst other public offices is the publisher of the we