Demand for exhibition space at WoodEX for Africa 2013 is strongly exceeding expectations, with some of South Africa’s biggest and most respected names in the timber industry already committed to showcasing their products and services at the event being held at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa, from 21 to 23 March 2013.
More than 50 per cent of the available exhibition space has been booked, with many of the reservations being repeat bookings from the inaugural exhibition held earlier this year. The most recent exhibitors who confirmed their participation include companies like Woodtech, National Edging, Leitz Tooling, FX Veneer, Cell Hardware Products, Quart International, Alternative Structures, Pretoria Timber Treaters, Easy Clip, Dieffenbacher, Microvellum Software, South African Wood Preservers Association, Pride of Africa, Steelmeester, Simpson Strong-Tie and Rhino Modified Wood.
The 2013 event will present a large indoor and outdoor exhibition with demonstrations, as well as activities such as Timber Talks, Timber Games and Chain Saw competitions.
WoodEX for Africa aims to attract visitors from South Africa and abroad. The exhibition is supported by The Wood Foundation, the South African Wood Preservers Association, the South African Wood and Laminate Flooring Association, the Institute for Timber Construction in South Africa, the Institute for Timber Frame Builders, the Thatchers Association of South Africa, the Furniture Bedding and Upholstery Manufacturers Association, Forestry SA, the Sawmilling Association of South Africa, the European Federation for Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers, the Italian Woodworking Machinery and Tools Manufacturers’ Association and the German Woodworking Machinery and Tools Manufacturers’ Association.
For more information, including exhibition packages and sponsorship opportunities, visit the WoodEX website at www.woodexforafrica.com.
Call for Papers for Timber Talks at WoodEX for Africa 2013
Members of the timber industry are invited to submit topics and suggest speakers for the Timber Talks being held during WoodEX for Africa 2013.
Stephan Jooste, Director of WoodEX for Africa, says they are looking for high quality speakers who will discuss the aesthetic, commercial and technical possibilities of timber. The Timber Talk programme will consist of 20 minute slots for presentations and, from the list of suggestions received.
Those interested in participating in this opportunity should submit a brief description of the topic and suggested speaker by e-mail to info@woodexforafrica.com before 28 February 2013.
Stephan Jooste, Director of WoodEX for Africa, says they are looking for high quality speakers who will discuss the aesthetic, commercial and technical possibilities of timber. The Timber Talk programme will consist of 20 minute slots for presentations and, from the list of suggestions received.
Those interested in participating in this opportunity should submit a brief description of the topic and suggested speaker by e-mail to info@woodexforafrica.com before 28 February 2013.
WoodEX for Africa 2013
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