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CIFM / interzum guangzhou returns with packed lineup of activities

Guangzhou, China / 28 March 2018

CIFM / interzum guangzhou opens today in the namesake Chinese southern manufacturing hub. Entering its 15th edition, the exhibition has developed into a premier platform for regional buyers to source for furniture production equipment, raw materials, and offers a window into the industry's future.

Billed as Asia’s largest and most comprehensive woodworking machinery, furniture materials and interior decor trade fair, the four-day gathering promises to deliver an all-new experience to nearly 80,000 industry insiders from over 100 countries and regions who are expected to descend at the event.

Once again, this year’s CIFM/interzum guangzhou is held in conjunction with the second installment of the famed China International Furniture Fair (CIFF). The parallel events serve as a one-stop sourcing platform to meet the different needs of buyers.

CIFM / interzum guangzhou covers an area of 150,000 square meters and spans 17 exhibition halls over Area B and C of Pazhou Complex. Area B is dedicated to machinery exhibits, comprising machinery and related tools for woodworking, mattress, cutting and sewing, while Area C is focused on furniture accessories. Displays include furniture hardware and accessories, wood panels, countertops, surfaces, wood products, adhesives, fillers, upholstery accessories, pneumatic components, and interior decoration materials.

The international exhibits zone takes up Hall 11.1 and 12.1 in Area B, and Hall 14.1 and 15.1 in Area C comprehensively showcasing quality raw materials and machinery from abroad.

"interzum guangzhou is built upon the role model of interzum, the world’s leading furniture production trade fair in Cologne, Germany, with almost 60 years of history. After 15 years of hard work, I’m very pleased to see that the interzum brand is fully established and flourishes in China. Our exhibitors regularly give great recognition to the interzum guangzhou platform and are optimistic about the future potential of China."

"Moving forward, we will keep on working hard to bring even more international advanced furniture manufacturing product concepts and cutting-edge technology to China," said Mr Denis Steker, Vice President International / Outbound Fairs of Koelnmesse GmbH.

Launch of customized furniture zone to meet strong demand

In view of the strong growth potential for customized furniture, a Custom Furniture Suppliers zone will be launched at International Hall 14.1 to provide a one-stop sourcing platform showcasing materials such as hardware components, wood panels, edge banding, worktops and surfaces for manufacturers and interior designers.

Gathering of top brands from around the world

Some 1,459 top suppliers from 38 countries and regions are raring to welcome buyers from all over the world. This year, the event features eight national and industry-led pavilions from Germany, US/Canada, Turkey, Canada Wood, Quebec Wood Export Bureau, French Timber, American Hardwood Export Council and Malaysian Timber Council.

Selected well-known brands featured include:


Woodworking Machinery & Cutting Tools

IMA, Leitz, Vollmer, GreCon, Leuco, AKE, Hans Weber, Festool, Pytha (Germany); SCM, Paolino Bacci, Ferwood, Freud (Italy); Woodtron (Australia)

Machinery for Upholstery & Pneumatic Tools

Duerkopp, Pfaff, Adler, Mammut, Okin, Limoss (Germany); Leggett & Platt (United States); Elektroteks (Turkey); Linak (Denmark); TiMotion (Taiwan); Lion Rock (United Kingdom); Alfa (Switzerland)


Accessories for Upholstery

Aydin, Boyteks Tekstil, Comfytex (Turkey); Bekaert Deslee, Artilat/Global Textile Alliance/Monks (Belgium); Xinyada; Ateja (Indonesia); Jacquard Textile (Thailand)


Hardware Accessories

Italiana Ferramenta, Sige, FGV, Servetto, Cinetto (Italy); Nan Juen / Repon, King Slide (Taiwan); Titus (United Kingdom); Cyber Lock (Thailand); Sugatsune (Japan); Harn (Malaysia); Lehmann (Germany)


Wood Products & Adhesives

Urufor (Uruguay); Pollmeier, Kleiberit (Germany); American Softwoods, H.B. Fuller (United States); Prochile (Chile); Lignadecor (Turkey); Bostik, French Timber (France)


Interior Decoration & Accessories

Alvic, Lamigraf (Spain); Rehau, Schattdecor, Covestro, Renolit (Germany); ICA, Ebanisteria Marelli (Italy); Ecoid (Korea); Tece Dekor, Kastamonu (Turkey)

Addressing new furniture customization trends

As the most promising industry segment, custom furniture is sought after by consumers in Asia in recent years with increasing awareness and demand. In view of this, a special Custom Furniture Suppliers ZONE has been launched to gather manufacturers with superior raw materials and novel design under one roof.


Prestigious names such as Sveza from Russia, Permo from Italy as well as LS Lighting from Germany and Turkey’s Lignadecor are making their appearances and presenting a range of trendy hardware accessories, wood panels, edgebands, countertops, surfaces and other raw and auxiliary materials for custom furniture production. Participating brands located within the zone also spot a unique decal at their booth for easy identification.


Doing business more efficiently

To create more business opportunities for exhibitors and buyers alike, a series of business matching activities will be held. Buyer representatives from renowned Chinese custom furniture brands such as Vifa, Oppein, Boloni and SCIHOME together with leading upholstered furniture brand KuKa will take part in the event and meet one-on-one with nearly 50 suppliers identified through pre-event business matching.


New insights and solutions

Another noteworthy offering of CIFM / interzum guangzhou each year is undoubtedly its lineup of seminars, technical exchanges, conferences and product launches at the International Halls.


Held by the chief designer of German-based Renolit Group, Ms Monika Fecht, who is also director of US-based Color Marketing Group (CMG), the Colour Road 2018 / 2019 Trends Conference will provide home furnishing enterpries and furniture makers with an important basis for their product design and development.


In addition, guest speaker Mr. Li Bo, Leuco Asia’s managing director will also shed light on how Industry 4.0 is expected to impact the future of furniture manufacturing enterprises.


Attendees also deepened their understanding and learned about the latest development trends on adjustable desks with linear actuator systems at a seminar hosted by LINAK Transmission Systems.


Other insightful forums that will take place at International Hall 14.1 include “Mattress Trends Around the World” organized by Boyteks Tekstil A.S. and “The Beauty of Made-in-China Products” by Cossla Enterprise.

Recognizing innovative furniture accessories

Following the special feature display "Unveiling – The Mysteries of Furniture Production" in 2017, the launch of the "20 PLUS 20 Annual List" this edition is another initiative by interzum guangzhou to promote outstanding innovative design within the furniture production industry. The innovation of furniture accessories is the driving force behind the development of the furniture industry. With the release of the list, the organizer also aims to actively recognize and encourage innovative brands and products in the furniture manufacturing field.


The top 20 products that made it to the “20 PLUS 20 Annual List” are on display outside International Hall 15.1. Exhibits span product categories such as upholstery accessories, hardware accessories, pneumatic components, and decorative materials. The special showcase is open to visitors for free throughout the show period.

interzum guangzhou runs today through March 31. To learn more about the event, visit www.interzum-guangzhou.com.

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About the Organizers


Koelnmesse

As a world-renowned trade fair organizer, Koelnmesse has an excellent track record for organizing some of the world’s most successful trade events, such as the accomplished interzum and imm in Cologne, Germany and furniPRO ASIA in Singapore. With 90 years’ experience in organizing large-scale commercial events connecting buyers and sellers, Koelnmesse brings forth an unrivaled skill-set and expertise needed to develop CIFM / interzum guangzhou into the premier international furniture production trade show in Asia.

www.koelnmesse.com.

China Foreign Trade Centre (Group)

The China Foreign Trade Centre (Group) is a highly qualified and experienced exhibition company. For more than 50 years, it has been organizing the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), the largest trade fair in China. It is also the organizer of CIFF (China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou), Asia’s biggest furniture trade fair.


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