More than 40 exhibitors from eight countries are taking part in a major display of wood products, import capabilities and manufacturing potential at a wood and wood working machinery event that has opened in Cairo.

The inaugural Cairo International Wood & Wood Machinery Show was declared open by Dr Mahmoud Essa, Egypt’s Minister of Industry and Foreign Investment yesterday (October 9).

The show will run until October 12 at the Cairo International Convention Centre.

Following the winning WoodShow' formula, the Cairo edition is presented as a strategic gathering for wood enthusiasts from all corners of the globe, state-of-the-art expertise & know-how on display and million dollars transaction would be made on the spot.

The show also serves as a key trading platform to develop effective networking opportunities for Egypt and its neighboring countries.

One of the highlights of the event is the Auction on Fire activity, which is a two-hour daily auction of the latest wood products and wood working machinery that will be held at the CICC’s Auction Zone.

“These are truly exciting times for Egypt, which is moving at a remarkable pace towards recovering from the events that happened earlier this year,” said Dawood Al Shezawi, CEO, Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions, organisers of the event.

“This proves to be the best time and opportunity to hold ‘Cairo WoodShow,’ a premier event aimed at bringing together representatives from the country’s wood segment.”

“Yesterday’s opening marked the start of four days of exciting product displays, networking activities and demonstrations of new and innovative wood working equipment. We look forward to helping boost Egypt’s wood industry with this pioneering event,” he added.

The event features exhibitors coming from countries like Romania, Italy, USA, China and Germany.

More than 70 international brands is displayed in the exhibition with the expectations of more than 9,000 specialized trade visitors and international delegations from Kenya, Angola, Nigeria, Cyprus, China, Turkey, Qatar, Jordan, KSA and Morocco.

“We are confident on the success of Cairo WoodShow 2011, which is already reflected in the high number of exhibitors that expressed their intent to participate as soon as we announced the event. We look forward to meeting this year’s participants, exhibitors and visitors and give them a key platform where they can discuss timely industry issues and showcase their latest products, services and solutions,” concluded Al Shezawi. – TradeArabia News Service