Preparations for the fourth edition of WoodEX for Africa 2016 are well under way. With local and international exhibitors continuing to confirm their attendance and increased interest from African countries, WoodEX for Africa 2016 is set to be the highlight on the timber trade agenda this year.
Organised by Acropolis Exhibitions, WoodEX for Africa will be held from 9 to 11 June 2016 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa.
Stephan Jooste, CEO of Acropolis Exhibitions, says many of South Africa's biggest and most respected timber industry businesses have confirmed their participation in the event and to date more than half of the exhibition space has been pre-booked.
“There has been talk in the industry that WoodEX will be incorporated with another South Africa trade show this year but this is not the case. WoodEX has secured its position as the only and biggest expo in Africa focussing exclusively on the timber industry and we are receiving huge support from our industry friends and associations, media partners, our repeat exhibitors and our growing following from all over the world. We are now reaping the rewards of relationships that have been built and nurtured over the past four years and we will continue to present a top quality event tailor-made for our trade.”
WoodEX features exhibitors showcasing innovative timber and woodworking products and services such as woodworking machinery, fits and finishes, decking, flooring, structured timber, timber treating, saw milling and logging, pulp and paper manufacturing and wood material and veneer production. This event is the perfect platform for woodworking professionals to connect with specialised dealers, to catch up with the latest timber trends, to secure new business contacts and to compare deals.
“Our WoodEX organising team is placing a lot of attention on social media marketing in an effort to reach our international target group, and these efforts together with the exchange rate, have resulted in increased interest from European countries such as Germany, the Czech Republic and Turkey. Lots of enquiries are also being received from the eastern African timber industry, from countries such as Kenya and Uganda. We are looking forward to an outstanding international event,” says Jooste.
