The Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show, to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 3rd to 5th April 2012, is calling for exhibitors to reserve best positions now.  The new venue provides different exhibition facilities that will attract many international and local exhibitors and visitors from all over the world.

The theme for 2012 “Sustainable Wood for a Better World”, which was launched recently, reflects the increased interest throughout the wood trading and manufacturing sectors for  all sustainable materials to be in line with international standards. The Dubai WoodShow is the most established Middle East trade show that focuses on wood, wood products and woodworking machinery and proves to be the biggest to date. Dubai is the gateway to the Middle East wood industry and is the centre of trading in wood products for the region.  It is a potential market for wood working machinery for the myriad of projects which continue to develop, requiring skilled and high technology installations.

The Dubai WoodShow is the foremost exhibition that offers a chance to meet wood and woodworking professionals and develop ideas for increasing the range and quality of business and learning new techniques and sources of supply. It has a vision to be the prestigious rostrum of creative ideas and new technologies, as the attention of wood manufacturers and traders turns to innovative resources. Dubai, the business hub of the Middle East, is the place where the global wood industry meets annually. The region as a whole has been resilient to the effects of the Global financial crisis and construction continues at a sustainable level, so that Dubai remains a major centre for supply and manufacturing in the wood sector for the Gulf and beyond where domestic growth is driving many economies.

Exhibiting at the WoodShow in Dubai will connect exhibitors with the global wood industry, especially key raw material supply areas. Specialized trade visitors who are knowledgeable professionals and serious business buyers from all over the world will use the region's leading trade fair as an opportunity to strengthen ties with new customers, make valuable new contacts and catch up on the latest trends and technological developments in the wood industry.

A number of key country associations have already confirmed their return to the show, including the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association, American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), French Timber, American Softwoods, Quebec Wood Export Bureau and Malaysian Timber Council (MTC).  The American hardwood industry has been a key supporter of the show and has been accompanied in recent years by increasing numbers of American exporters.  The Malaysian Timber council has maintained a strategic office in Dubai for many years as a key part of its global representation and in recognition of the importance of Middle East markets for Malaysian timber and wood products. The American softwood industry had a busy show in 2011, despite the temporary slowdown in regional construction. It represents a wide range of softwood suppliers.  The hardwood options at the show are strengthened by the continued promotion of French hardwoods by French Timber, as also by the Quebec Wood Export Bureau from Eastern Canada. Taiwan is a key supplier of woodworking machinery and is expected to be joined by German and Italian exporters as in previous years.   The show is supported by ATIBT. Pavilions from more than 10 countries are expected to take part in this comprehensive show covering all types of wood, wood materials, tools, fittings and machinery from over 30 countries. Plans are now being made for three days of key exhibitions, demonstrations and participation by trade associations, country pavilions and government free zones.  Online registration will guarantee privileges for international visitors.

Among the companies that have already confirmed exhibition space are Teverplan MDF Levha San, Tanaka Engineering & Trading, Al Nibras General Trading, Shenyang Zhengyi Decoration Material, Fayek Abrasives, Klausner Group, Saleh International, United Agencies, Pytha 3D CAD, DLH Nordisk, most of which are key regional traders and regulars at the Dubai Woodshow.

As part of its global marketing of the Dubai WoodShow, Organiser, Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions has entered media partnerships to ensure maximum coverage to attract visitors from all around the world to maximize the benefits to exhibitors.  Strategic will be pleased to discuss special requirements of any new or established exhibitor.  Plans are also afoot, yet to be announced, to incorporate other events and attractions for the show in April.