Posted on :Monday , 12th June 2017

Thousands of global and local buyers and sellers will gather in Tanzania to meet top furniture and wood experts at the 03rd Afriwood Tanzania 2017, which opens at The Mlimani Conference Center this August. More than 80 exhibitors will present their latest products and production capabilities to buyers from Europe, the United States, Asia and the Middle East at Africa’s Mega Woodworking and Furniture manufacturing trade exhibition. The event, which runs from 10-12 August 2017, showcases Africa as a global sourcing destination.

The 5000 square-meter convention floor will welcome various decision makers and influencers as well as technical and professionals from leading companies involved in wood machinery and tools, furniture machinery, materials & supplies, etc. within Africa and around the globe.

This year's expo, which is organized by the Expogroup, Supported by East African Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and Confederation of Tanzania, is expected to exceed the feats of Afriwood 2016, which brought together 80 international companies, 70 of which subsequently pledged to source from Africa. As for the current session these numbers are expected to increase after the success of last session on the local and international levels, with the biggest aftermarket brands on-board, spread over 15 product categories, Woodworking Machinery, Polishing Products, Tools and Fasteners, Wood Processing to name a few.

With more than 80 exhibitors combined, Woodworking Machinery, Polishing Products and Tools and Fasteners, comprise the largest portion of Afriwood Tanzania, and features global stalwarts such as Sree Engineering Works- India, Total Tools & Equipments Pvt. Ltd.- India,  Handy Hardware-South Africa.

 Abdulker Salahie General- Adriatic kitchens, UAE had something to say about last years Afriwood “AFRIWOOD has confirmed its reputation as the industry’s leading global tradeshow, with an unrivaled depth of international participation. This is the platform of choice for displaying our innovations”

Libbrecht Vincent Export Sales Manager- Bedimo Sa- Belgium said “AFRIWOOD has more than met our expectations, which were high to begin with. It has generated more momentum in an already positive market environment, and demonstrated the potential that new technologies hold for everyone in the wood industry.”

Scolaree Lv Guangdong Maydos Building Materials Limited Company, China said “AFRIWOOD scored a real hit with 'Surprisingly versatile'. Right from the start, this special display helped us reach new target groups”

The aim of the 03^rd Afriwood is to create an enabling environment where private sector firms and organizations can lead growth and drive African industries into global competitiveness.

A further attraction for buyers attending Afriwood, particularly from Africa, is the series of professional seminars held at the show and presented by industry leaders highlighting latest technology and industry trends. 

The 03^rd Afriwood offers buyers from every aspect of the woodworking industry a range of technology and components that cannot be seen at any other event in the country. If you work in forestry, or professions from primary processing to wood product manufacture; or producers of furniture, cabinets, flooring; stairs or window; architects, interior designers, building contractors they all will find a range of technology and products at the 03^rd Afriwood Tanzania 2017.