Canada’s largest wood exporters, SPF Precut Lumber, is gearing up to showcase its range of precut pallet stock and dog ear fencing at the upcoming Dubai Woodshow 2006, augmenting the stellar line-up of international companies from the wood and woodworking industry who have confirmed participation at the three-day exhibition, to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 10-12, 2006.
SPF Precut Lumber is Canada’s leading manufacturer and exporter of kiln-dried and heat-treated Canadian softwood. They are presently Western Canada’s largest exporters of pallet stock to USA, shipping about 45 million BFT of pallet stock per year, and are seeking to establish a foothold in the fast-growing Middle East market by leveraging the excellent networking opportunity offered by Dubai Woodshow 2006. SPF Precut Lumber’s products are targeted mainly at pallet manufacturers in the Middle East and buyers of Canadian lumber.
Dubai Woodshow 2006 is the dedicated wood and wood machinery exhibition in the Middle East and will feature leading exhibitors from more than 40 countries. Being held for the first time, the exhibition provides an excellent platform for regional and international companies to showcase their latest wood machinery and woodworking products to business prospects and build strategic relationships with buyers, traders and investors.
“In Dubai Woodshow, the Middle East region will have for the first time a comprehensive industry forum that brings together leading players from the entire spectrum of the wood and woodworking machinery industry. Also, the show is timed just right, coming against the backdrop of a sharp rise in demand for wood and wood products in the region,” said Dawood Al Shezawi, Managing Director of Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions, the organizers of Dubai Woodshow 2006.
“Recent estimates have shown the Middle East wood market to be growing at an unprecedented pace, due in large to the construction boom in the region, especially in the UAE. This has made the Middle East an extremely attractive market, as evidenced by the sheer number of leading regional and international industry players lined up for the event,” Al Shezawi added.
Complementing the extensive international line-up at Dubai Woodshow 2006 will be a significant local presence. A major participant at the show will be the UAE-based Simco, a regional leader in the field of woodworking and carpentry machinery. The authorized dealers of renowned Italian wood machinery manufacturers such as SICAR Group, Euromac and El Wood, Simco will showcase some of the latest technologies from these industry leaders at the exhibition, with the highlight being the company’s new line of production that enables company’s to reduce number of labourers involved. Simco will also exhibit CNC machines, woodworking machines and painting line.
Arab Technology Establishment, a leading supplier of high quality equipment, material and technical services to the woodworking industry, will also have a strong presence at Dubai Woodshow 2006. The Dubai-based company specializes in the design and execution of turnkey projects for woodworking factories, covering all aspects from selection of machinery and tooling to the required support services such as electrical and compressed air lines. Arab Technology Establishment will showcase some of the latest woodworking technology at the exhibition.
Dubai Woodshow 2006 will be characterized by a cross-section of exhibitors representing the entire wood industry spectrum. International exhibitors at the show include Ceratizit Luxembourg Sari, Serra, and Jowat AG from Germany and Timber Web from UK, American Hardwood Export Council from USA, Timber S.A. from South Africa, Golden Star Wood Jaya from Malaysia, SPF Precut Lumber from Canada, Pidilite Industries Ltd and Uniply Industries from India and Jiashan New Fuhua Timber Industry from China. Prominent GCC-based participants include Simco, Al Humoudi, Italdeco and Al Rahmani General Trading Company, in addition to Danube, Mona Trading and Arab Technology Establishment.
Dubai Woodshow 2006 (April 10-12, 2006, Dubai World Trade Centre) is the premier trade event for the wood and wood machinery industry in the region. A highly specialized exhibition that assembles companies from the entire spectrum of the wood industry under one roof, Dubai Woodshow 2006 offers exhibitors an excellent networking platform, where they can build strategic relationships with buyers, traders and investors. The event displays a wide range of wood products, including MDF, plywood, hardwood, softwood, veneers, timbers, parquet, laminates, finished wood merchandise and paper products. Dubai Woodshow 2006 is organized by Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions, a leading exhibition and conference organizer based in Dubai. An acknowledged expert in all aspects related to the exhibition industry, Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions organizes a number of high-profile events in the region, including the annual International Property Week. For more information, please visit www.dubaiwoodshow.com.
