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Wood working giants shake hand to go international

 Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Germany based tradeshow organisers, Deutsche Messe, joined hand with IFMAC, Jakarta to expand further at the international platform. IFMAC the latest new member of its “Woodworking Shows Worldwide” family of trade fairs. IFMAC (International Furniture Manufacturing Component Exhibition) is a specialist trade show and conference for woodworking machinery and tools, machines, materials and components for interior finishing and furniture production.

 

Hannover based, world’s leading woodworking machinery event LIGNA, organiser Deutsche Messe shook hand with Indonesia’s principal woodworking trade show, Jakarta based IFMAC. IFMAC is supported by the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia and by several local and international industry associations, including the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS). It also features a regular German country pavilion operated by the German Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (VDMA Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen), a co-organizer of the LIGNA show in Hannover.

 

According to Deutsche Messe Managing Board member Andreas Gruchow, “The venture with IFMAC has major potential and positions us in a prospering market in Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, demand for efficiency-enhancing solutions, high-performance woodworking machines and modern accessories is very strong. The IFMAC show is therefore the perfect platform for local firms seeking to learn about the latest developments in woodworking technology and explore their capital purchasing options.” Gruchow, concluded, “The time has come for Indonesia’s furniture industry to invest in cutting-edge technology capable of fueling growth.”

 

The Indonesian furniture industry will continue to expand Rini Sumardi, Director of Wakeni, is delighted with the cooperation with Deutsche Messe and sees great opportunities for expanding the international scope of IFMAC, “IFMAC is Southeast Asia’s one-stop event, focusing on machinery and technological needs for the expanding furniture industry in the region. Now that IFMAC is part of Deutsche Messe’s Woodworking Shows Worldwide, IFMAC is set towards becoming a truly global trading platform.”The 8th edition of IFMAC held this year is the first time that Deutsche Messe and Wakeni are joining forces (9 to 12 October).

 

 

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