Dubai Woodshow 2008 concludes as exhibitors secure contracts valued at over US$150 million.

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4 Mar 2008

Dubai Woodshow 2008, the largest wood and wood machinery exhibition in the Middle East, successfully concluded its three-day run, with exhibitors from more than 150 companies and 25 countries closing contracts worth over US$ 150 million, reflecting a 200 per cent growth over last year’s event.

Furthermore, the average value of business generated within the show has increased as a result of the increased number of serious buyers, which accounted for 80 percent of the 5,000 trade visitors. In recognition of the overwhelming response, Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions, organizers of the event, have announced a 100 per cent increase in exhibition space for next year’s event, with the majority of the exhibitors confirming their presence at the 2009 edition of the show.

“The success of Dubai Woodshow 2008 has further reinforced its position as the definitive event for the wood and woodworking industry in the region through the wide range of products, technologies and brands, which were showcased by the local and international participants,” said Dawood Al Shezawi, Managing Director, Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions.

“What has driven the growth of the show is the fact that it is increasingly being recognized beyond the region, as evident in the presence of global delegations from Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia, and North America among many others, who visited Dubai exclusively for the show. Dubai Woodshow 2008 has been the best in the series in terms of exhibitors, exhibition space, visitor turnout, and in both the number and value of deals clinched by participants, buyers and sellers during the show.”