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PANAJI
International and domestic exhibitors, numbering more than 875, at the 11th edition of India Wood organised by NurnbergMesse are expecting business inquiries from Panaji and other parts of Goa.
India Wood 2020 is the region’s biggest knowledge sharing show for furniture manufacturing machinery, raw materials, panels, hardware, components and accessories.
It will be held from February 27 to March 2 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru. The five-day mega show will focus on carpentry, skilling, innovation, automation and digitalization with the aim to drive Indian furniture manufacturing and woodworking industry and establish the country as one of the top manufacturing destinations in the region in sync with Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ vision.
Spread over 65,000 square meters plus area with five dedicated themed halls and 12 country pavilions from Canada, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Russia, Taiwan,
Turkey, Sweden, USA, India Wood will host more than 875 exhibitors from over 50 countries.
“We are delighted to present the 11th edition of India Wood, which has witnessed remarkable growth. The 2020 edition is expected to bring more exhibitors, visitors and newer technology and innovations to the forefront and will continue to remain the most important meeting place for the woodworking industry in the Indian subcontinent,” said Peter Ottmann, CEO, NurnbergMesse GmbH.
Embraced by top international companies like Biesse, Felder, Grass, Hafele, Hettech, Homag, Rehau, Renner Italia, SCM and many more, India Wood is all set to fuel the potential of the Indian woodworking industry and establish the highest benchmarks in the exhibitions area.
As the woodworking industry’s pioneering show, India Wood will hold multiple seminars on the latest trends and innovations including subjects like ‘raw material sourcing’. There will also be skill development programmes by the Furniture & Fittings Skill Council of India.
Jurgen Koppel, President“Eumabois, continues to remain upbeat about the scope of the Indian market and the opportunities it offers. “Indian manufacturers are upgrading their products and developing new business models as the country transitions from developing to an advanced economy. India Wood is an essential event for the Indian woodworking technology market, and on display would be the latest innovations and trends. We look forward to meeting all the stakeholders in Bengaluru,” he said.
Visitors from all quarters including furniture manufacturers, kitchen manufacturers, saw millers, board manufacturers, fittings and component manufacturers, traders, architects,
builders and interior designers have been pre-registering for the event with great enthusiasm.
They can look forward to the latest in technologies, materials and innovations at the five-day event. The show attracts visitors from all across the country and neighbouring countries such as Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal and the Middle East.
To enhance the visitor experience, India Wood provides a customized and personalized visitor badge upon pre-registering. Visitors can also set business meetings through the India Wood app.
“It is the biggest ever, a not-to-be-missed, all-encompassing forum for business, networking and insights on market and technology across the woodworking fraternity. From upskilling the carpenters to discovering innovative solutions to forging strategic brand alliances, India Wood is the place to be,” shared Sonia Prashar, Chairperson and Managing Director, NurnbergMesse India.
