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Creating New Era for Woodworking Industry
Shanghai International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair (WMF 2019) grandly opens today at Hall 7.1 and 8.1 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, China. Apart from furniture production equipment, the fair will also introduce woodworking machinery for wood primary processing and wood based panel etc., creating a one-stop sourcing platform for the whole industry chain. Mr. Parry Chung, General Manager of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. says “Continue collaborating with CIFF, the two fairs work together to tie up the upstream and downstream of the furniture manufacturing chain, and create a more fruitful, professional and international platform.” The fairs open on 8-11 September 2019, more than 1,500 exhibitors from different places in the world gather around. The 4-day fairs are expected to bring more than 150,000 visitors from various countries and regions including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Portugal, Germany, Italy, Argentina, Singapore, India, Philippines, Indonesia, China, etc. Around 50 delegation groups from Russia, Malaysia, South Korea, Peru, Myanmar, Vietnam and China are being received during the exhibition.
One-stop Sourcing Platform Caters Various Needs in the Industry
More than 420 woodworking and furniture machinery manufacturers will display a series of solutions from primary processing to finishing technology to fulfill the needs of different sectors in the industry. HOMAG, WEINIG, BIESSE, EXCITECH, NANXING, KDT, YUETONG, LINZE, SANDAR, GIANTWAY, BURKLE, BACCI, QINGCHENG etc. are showcasing Furniture Production Equipment / Machine Components and Automation Technology. CHINA FOMA, DIEFFENBACHER, SIEMPELKAMP, ANDRITZ, BERNDORF, IPCO etc, are showcasing Wood Based Panel Production. LEITZ, LEUCO, LAMELLO, TIDEWAY etc, are showcasing Knives, Blades, Machinery Accessories and Hand Tools. HUAJIAN, YUANTIAN, LIANROU, HEALTHCARE, XINQUNLI, HENG CHANG, SIGMA, PGM, SGGroup etc, are showcasing CAD/CAM & Upholstery Machinery.
Splendid Concurrent Events Provides Solutions for Industry Challenges
A series of symposium and events will be held with the fair concurrently to provide industry players solutions and latest market trend.
“Tech Talk (I) – Surface Technology” was held this afternoon, focusing on smart manufacturing and design for Surface Technology. Various topics has been covered, such as “Application practice of painting process under the environmental protection policy” by Mr. Cheng Baocai, Technical Director of Boloni Intelligent Technology (Qingdao) Co., Ltd., and “China waterborne wood furniture coating market analysis report” by Ms. Sandy Chen, Consulting Director of EN Strategy (ENS) Consulting Centre.
In the afternoon of 9 September, “Tech Talk (II) – Upholstery and CAD/CAM Technology” will be held. Ms. Yuan Xiaoyan, General Manager of PGM System Inc., will share her insight on “Smart sewing technology solutions for upholstered furniture (3D+AI)” and Mr. Ye Chaoying, General Manager of Zhejiang Huajian Intelligent Equipment Ltd., will share his insight on “Innovation is an Eternal Theme”.
Forum on Furniture and Materials Advanced Manufacturing Technology will be held for the whole day on 10 September, covering topics like “Air Pollution Control Trends and Dust Explosion Prevention response of the Timber Industry”, “Advanced Technology and Equipment of Wood-based Panel” and “Present Status and Development of Edge Banding Technology of Furniture Panels” etc.
Seize the Chance to Connect with Your Ideal Business Partners
WMF 2019 is being held for 4 days from today till 11 September. Industry players are encouraged to participate in this annual event, to get the latest market news and connect with different suppliers. For more information, please visit the show website and social media platforms.
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