WOODSHOW 2006, the only dedicated wood and wood machinery exhibition in the region, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from April 10-12, 2006, will have a strong regional and international presence, with exhibitors from more than 40 countries showcasing their products at the event.
A highly specialized exhibition, WOODSHOW 2006 provides an excellent platform for regional and international companies to showcase their latest wood machinery and woodworking products to business prospects, and build new strategic relationships with buyers, traders and investors.
“WOODSHOW 2006 offers exhibitors a chance to interact with international and regional experts in the wood industry and develop strategies for increasing the range and quality of their business, while learning new techniques and sources of supply. Exhibitors can sell directly to buyers on-site as well as network with industry professionals to reach buyers in new markets,” said Dawood Al Shezawi, Managing Director of Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions, the organizers of the exhibition.
“The event presents an ideal platform to launch newly developed products and services, explore joint venture partnerships and conclude distribution and agency agreements. In addition, the show will enable industry players to stay updated about the latest technological innovations in the wood industry, helping them leverage the power of technology to drive future growth,” Al Shezawi added.
Among the countries represented at the exhibition are Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, India, China, France, Lebanon, UK, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Singapore, Pakistan, Korea, Indonesia, Russia, Turkey, Italy, Iran, Canada, Taiwan and the United States.
“For many months now, we have been working on developing this exhibition into a major global event for the wood industry. We have appointed sales agents in several countries to promote the show on a global level, and are extremely encouraged by the response we have received till date,” said Saif Hashmath, Project Manager of Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions.
Exhibitors at WOODSHOW 2006 can meet with professionals from across the wood industry, including engineers and planners, consultants, developers, distributors, contractors, subcontractors, interior designers and furniture manufacturers, among others. The products and innovations to be displayed at the exhibition include MDF, plywood, hardwood, softwood, veneers, timbers, parquet, laminates, finished wood merchandise and paper products. The show will also feature molding machines, woodworking machinery and tools, accessories, components and auxiliary equipment for the worldwide wood and woodworking industry.
“The surge in construction activities across the Middle East has brought about an unprecedented demand for wood-based products. Besides, wood is finding newer areas of application and use in today’s rapidly-changing world. Recent research indicates that the wood market is poised to grow at an even faster pace over the next few years. These factors have combined to necessitate a comprehensive trade show that assembles all players in the wood industry on one platform. WOODSHOW 2006 seeks to meet this requirement by bringing together leading manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and traders, and giving them direct access to decision-makers as well as business prospects,” Hashmath said.
“Being the commercial and business hub of the Middle East, Dubai represents the ideal venue for the exhibition. The city is strategically located, has world-class infrastructure facilities, and more importantly, is one of the biggest markets for wood-based products in the region,” Hashmath added.
Dubai is a major global import and re-export hub for the wood and wood machinery industry. In 2003, wood machinery imports were estimated at a whopping AED 45,355,979, and re-exports at AED 3,827,433. Wood-based and wood-related products imports stood at AED 13,991,414, while re-exports were pegged at AED 1,127,677. Whereas wooden furniture imports were estimated at AED 601,126,737 in 2003, re-exports totaled AED 291,914,632 and exports AED 22,199,854.
Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions, the organizers of WOODSHOW 2006, is one of the leading exhibition and conference organizers in the Middle East. They have organized a number of major exhibitions in the region, including the International Property Week.
Potential exhibitors and visitors can find out more about the exhibition by visiting www.dubaiwoodshow.com. The website provides comprehensive information related to all aspects of the show, and features dedicated sections catering to both exhibitors and visitors, besides offering extensive background information about the city of Dubai
“Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions has considerable experience organizing some of the most important events in the Arab world. It is the overwhelming response to our earlier exhibitions that encouraged us to organize an event as high profile as WOODSHOW 2006. Our trade fairs provide exhibitors the perfect platform to showcase their products to regional and international prospects,” Al Shezawi concluded.
About WOODSHOW 2006
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, 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. 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.
