The Asia's largest and most influential woodworking machinery exhibition --- The 12th International Exhibition on Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Manufacturing Equipment / The 12th International Exhibition on Furniture Accessories, Materials and Wood Products (also known as WMF 2008) unveiled on March 7 at China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC), Beijing, P.R. China with great success. The largest ever scale of 60,000sqm exhibiting area, with 2000 most advanced machineries, WMF 08 has been gaining overwhelming supports from numerous national government officials, trade commissions, associations and industrial professionals, showing its leading position in the industry.

Renowned VIP guests have attended the opening ceremony, including Mr. Cai Yan Song, Vice Bureau Head of State Forestry Administration, PR China, Mr. Kong Luo Yuan, Chairman of China National Forestry Machinery Association, Mr. Ma Ting Gui, Chairman of China Building Decoration Association, Mr. Jean-Claude DARMENGEAT - Vice President of Limousin, France. Mr. A. Evsokov, Senior commissioner and Mr. A. Kuzminkh of Embassy of the Russian Federation, Mr. Stanley Chu, Chairman of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, etc. as well as representatives from embassies, famous mass media and trade media.

Mr. Stanley Chu, Chairman of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, assured the speedy development of WMF, "With our continuous effort and contribution in these 20 years, the scale of the WMF soared to 44,000 sq.m with 530 exhibitors in the edition of 2006 from 8,000 sqm with 150 exhibitors in the first edition . WMF06 has become the largest woodworking expo in Asia.

"WMF 2008 goes further, moreover, the exhibiting area reached record-high 60,000 sqm, a 36% increase compare to last edition! The stunning show has attracted over 600 renowned enterprises coming from over 20 countries and regions, including Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Finland, Germany, HKSAR, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Swiss, Taiwan Province, U.S. & PR China, with Germany, Italy and Taiwan province Pavilion, etc., Simultaneously, it gains widely support from global visitors and buyers, with delegations from France, Russia, Poland, Italy, Malaysia, The Philippe, India, Thailand and Vietnam , etc , it is expected 35000 trade visitors are coming to attend the four- day event." Mr. Chu added.

WMF08 has been gaining exhilarating responses from exhibitors that urged the organizers to open a total of 14 halls to accommodate the overwhelming exhibition space demand from exhibitors. 600 renowned woodworking, accessories and materials enterprises are showcasing a total of 2,000 the most cutting edge and world-class woodworking machineries at WMF 2008.

To welcome Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, organizers have successfully invited "Royal", the distinguished furniture brand under Hong Kong Royal Group, to organize "Beijing 2008 Olympic Furniture Display Zone". Hong Kong Royal Group is the Hong Kong listed company and one of the largest furniture manufacturers in China and is the Official Home Furniture Exclusive Supplier of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, " The collaboration of WMF and Royal is undoubtedly a win-win situation. we are honored to cooperate with the organizers of WMF." appreciated by Patrick Kong , Director of Brand Building of Royal Group. The display zone, held in hall 5, will demonstrate furniture used in Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Player Village.

In addition to the display zone aforesaid, numerous innovative concurrent activities will be held during the four- day event. To celebrate WMF 2008 stepping into its 12 edition and has become Asia's largest woodworking expo, an event named "China Insight, Global Vision! The Glory of WMF - Photo Gallery", will display precious moments on past editions of WMF, sharing the joyfulness with all exhibitors and visitors coming all over the world. Symposia such as "Forum on Forestry and Woodworking Machinery for the Sustainable Economy" and "Symposia on Global Demand of Furniture Import." By CSIL Milano are another highlights of the show. Furthermore, the organizers also work with renowned furniture enterprises to display Chinese antique furniture.

WMF 2008's honorary organizers are the State Forestry Administration of P.R. China, China International Exhibition Centre Group Corporation and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. The organizers include China National Forestry Machinery Association, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., China Forestry Group Corporation and China Building Decoration Association. For more show details, please refer to our show website at www.2456.com/wood or contact Adsale Exhibition Services Limited.

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