Organisers of the recently concluded Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show have said it generated sales worth more than Dh100 million ($27.22 million) during the three days that it was held in the emirate.
'We are very overwhelmed with the response we received for this year’s Dubai WoodShow, which is our largest edition ever,' said Dawood Al Shezawi, CEO, Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions, organisers of the event. 'Participants and visitors alike have all come back to us with positive reviews on the event, commending us for the carefully prepared programme of activities that we implemented this year,' said Al Shezawi.
'The latest Dubai WoodShow was able to live up to its reputation of being a strategic platform for the wood and wood machinery industry. The event proved to be a prime venue for buyers and sellers to meet and has resulted in over Dh100 million in sales. Aside from this figure, participants have reported more deals being closed even after the show had ended,' he added.
Two hundred companies from 40 countries showcased the latest technology in the world of wood working machinery at the event. The visitor turnout was 5,000.
Tone set for other shows
Al Shezawi said the latest show had set the background for the Cairo WoodShow and the Abu Dhabi WoodShow.
The Abu Dhabi WoodShow will be held from October 18 to 20 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, while the Cairo WoodShow will be held from September 15 to 18 at the Cairo International Conference Centre.
Both exhibitions will showcase the products and services of over 100 companies from the entire wood and forestry spectrum.
'The Abu Dhabi WoodShow and Cairo WoodShow aim to capitalise on the growing number of construction and development projects,' Al Shezawi said.
'Both Abu Dhabi and Cairo are currently demonstrating robust economic activity as a result of these new projects. The two events promise to offer more products, services and networking activities that are aimed at strengthening the Middle East region’s wood industry,' he concluded.
