North Africa’s Leading Platform forWood and Woodworking Machinery

www.cairowoodshow.com

30 November - 3 December 2018Cairo International Convention &

Exhibition Center, Egypt

The WoodShow in Cairo defines its own identity although following the WoodShow’s overall spirit and objectives, the show is speaking loudly for itself as one of the largest and most developed international exhibition in Africa and the MENA Region for Wood & Woodworking Machinery industry.

Cairo WoodShow 2018, which will be entering into its fourth edition, is the biggest international specialized wood and wood machinery show in Egypt and Africa. It will be held for four days from 30 November - 3 December 2018 under the patronage of several Egyptian ministries and associations. Exhibitors and visitors are expected to enjoy the unique atmosphere that prevails at one of the international leading events.

After a successful third edition, the show will continue to provide attendees an ideal networking platform, giving them the opportunity to forge valuable personal contacts in an executive Business environment. Over 175 companies from the entire Wood & Woodworking Machinery spectrum are expected to showcase their new products and innovation with 8,000+ specialized visitors expected to attend the 2018

WELCOME TO THE 4 EDITION OF CAIRO WOODSHOW175+

Exhibitors

24 ParticipatingCountries

8,295Visitors

th

Cairo WoodShow will be playing a fundamental role in forming the market of wood and wood machinery industry in the heart of Cairo, the most vibrant market place and the capital of the North African commodities market. It is an attractive spot and a strategic logistic hub for the trans-Mediterranean Commodity market.

The 2017 edition had grown and delivered beyond expectations and the 2018 event is expected to be evaluated as better, if not at par with similar leading shows in the sector internationally and that show positioned as the best platform in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Post Show ReviewCairo WoodShow 2017

DECISION MAKERS

of visitors hold senior management positions

87%

Wood-based furniture domestic production is valued atUSD 750 million.

DOMESTIC MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

Five Year Forecast of Egypt’s Wood Sector Value under a 6 percent GDP Growth Rate

2019

Billi

ons

of U

SD

2015 2016 2017 2018

3.4

3.2

3

2.8

2.6

2.4

2.2

2

Low on forecastHigh end forecast

Important regional and international associations like Eumabois (European federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers), Egyptian Furniture Export Council (EFEC), Industrial Modernization Center, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise Development Agency (Egypt), Acimall (Italy), American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), AIMSAD (Turkey) and Chamber of Woodworking and Furniture Industry (China), officially supported and participated in the four days exhibition.

USD 7.2 billion worth of investment generated by over 3800 Companies registered with the Egyptian Furniture Export Council.

96% import of wood, machineries and tooling.

Egyptian Government initiative aimed at turning Egypt into the Strategic hub for wood industries in Africa.

The 3 edition of Cairo International Wood & Woodworking Machinery Show had a successful run from 8 – 11 December, 2017 at Cairo International Convention Center. 8,295 Visitors from more than 20 countries visited the show which included all senior management and decision makers from wood and woodworking machinery sectors.

rd

Cairo WoodShow Conference 2017

Cairo WoodShow B2B Meeting Report 2017

Cairo WoodShow along with its partners Egyptian Furniture Export Council (EFEC) and Industrial Modernization Center (IMC) successfully hosted the conference under the theme ‘Furniture and Wooden Products Manufacturing…..Opportunities, Challenges, Solutions and Global

VISITING COUNTRIESTOP 10

Egypt Saudi Arabia

UAE Libya Sudan Jordan Lebanon Tunisia Algeria Morocco

EXHIBITOR’S SATISFACTION RATE ON KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

91% 93% 93%

88%90%

Meeting new business contacts

Meeting existing clients or partners

Branding exposure

Establishing business in a new market

Networking opportunities

Exhibitors from 2017 planningto exhibit in 2018

88%

Orientation towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution 4.0’. It took place from 9 – 11 December, 2017. It was officially supported by the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Egypt.

The conference was a series of important panel discussions that were based on three aspects of the furniture industry: Future trends, Challenges and Solutions & Opportunities and Investments. Speakers who were a part of the discussions were from reputed organizations and associations from Egypt and other international markets. Keynote presentations were given by international players from the wood and woodworking machinery sectors like Homag Group, Biesse Group, SCM Group, Gabon Special Economic Zone, Eumabois Association, American Hardwood Export Council, Steel Wood Industries and more.

Cairo WoodShow in cooperation with Industrial Modernization Center - IMC organized B2B Meetings Sessions during Cairo Wood Show. The main objective of the B2B Platform was to strengthen the ties between the International and Local Exhibitors of the Cairo WoodShow with the visitors which generated new businesses and increased the participants’ awareness about the latest products and market trends in the furniture industry and transform it for a better future. During the exhibition day, more than 1100 B2B meetings held and these meetings successfully creat more than 195 business opportunity. Around 95 opportunities for international exhibitors and 100 opportunities for local exhibitors.

1100 95 100B2B meetings Opportunities for

international exhibitorsOpportunities for local exhibitors

Access to more than 8,000 quality trade professionals from the North Africa region and beyond to promote and display your latest products and services

Connect with key visitors from the wood industry having purchasing authority

Establish new contacts and expand your business reach by meeting relevant business partners (suppliers, manufacturers, trade association and institutions)

Learn about latest industry trends, technologies and products at display by interacting with industry experts

Get special brand recognition and promotion through an intense regional and international marketing campaign

Cairo WoodShow - Your Gateway to North AfricaWHY EXHIBIT?

WoodShow is one of the important international events dedicated to the woodworking technology. Eumabois supports this event by many editions observing every time satisfaction among the exhibitors. Middle East became one of the strategic destinations for European industry of woodworking machines and tools and Dubai is the perfect place for the meeting between demand and supply. A special mention must be made for the organization of this event, very rational and closed to the exhibitors and visitor’s needs.

The attendance was in line with expectations while the technological o�er is growing; for the next years we expect a further improvement.

I'm sure we'll see you all again in 2018 here as this year hoping to increase even more our business.

Dr. Luigi De VitoVice President, Eumabois

EXHIBITORS PROFILE

OthersPaints, Adhesives& Glues

Finishings& Fittings

WoodworkingMachineries & Tools

MDF, Laminates& Boards

Hardwood& Softwood

WoodSuppliers

Flooring, Plywood& Veneer

22% 12% 16%

8% 5% 5% 3%

29%

Gathers wood, woodworking machinery and forestry professionals from 25+ countries to showcase their offerings.

International Exhibition

Facilitates discussion and exchange of ideas, trends and information about latest advancements in the wood and furniture industry.

Industrial Conference

Allows online networking through a virtual platform which materialises to face to face interactions with over 8,000 participants during the event.

Online & Onsite Business Matchmaking

Each participating exhibitor gets the unique opportunity to execute a business presentation to a significant and relevant target market.

Presentation

EXHIBITION KEY FEATURES

Onsite promotional branding

4 Days Exhibition

Personal Invitations to VIPs and Government O�cials

One-to-One Interviews

Dedicated networking events

100 radio spots across the Egypt

SMS to targeted trade professionals

POWERBRANDING

HOSTEDNETWORKING

Enjoy extended networking with the top buyers

from North Africa

Prestigious Networking Reception to be

organized for all exhibitors

BUYERS NETWORKINGRECEPTION

OFFLINEADVERTISING

Over 200,000 personalized e-shots

Online presence on over 60 local and

International Web Portals

Social Media connectivity via

OPTIMUMDIGITAL ADVERTISING

PRINT PUBLICITY

Visitor invitesvia post

Over 20,000

Specialist Trade & Business Magazines

over50

Daily Newspapers across the GCC

9

A Comprehensive International & Regional PR Campaign value worth$4 Million

ApproachMarketing

Sponsoring Cairo WoodShow 2018 provides you with an utmost opportunity to increase your company’s business scope and ensure increased visibility before, during and after the show.

Dubai WoodShow o�ers �exible, tailored packages to suit your needs – making sure you achieve your speci�c goals and the exposure you are looking for.

Contact the organizing team for information and a tailor made proposal matching your requirements.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Company branding on the CWS visitor registration desks at all 4 hall entrances.

Logo on the CWS pre-registration con�rmation and follow up e-mails.Logo on the CWS registration forms to be �lled in by all onsite visitors.

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Advertising on Promotional Items

Lanyards

Badges

Visitor Welcome Bag

Registration Sponsor

Sold as a collective package and a very e�ective form of sponsorship, this is a premium option to gain additional, long term exposure in the market place. Every visitor, exhibitor and media representative will be given a lanyard upon registration at the exhibition and conference/seminar. Total 8,000 pieces.

Promote your brand, drive tra�c to your booth and create a lasting impression on the one items you know everyone will be wearing at the exhibition. Total 8,000 pieces.

This represents a high pro�le sponsorship opportunity. It will be highly visible and practical, with a life span beyond the event itself. Bags will handed out to all visitors at the registration desks located at all hall entrances.

Digital SponsorPromote your brand via online platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Plus.Reach over 100,000 industry professionals through a comprehensive email marketing campaign.

Logo on the computers at CWS registration desks; these computers will be seen by all visitors when registering.

Your logo together with CWS logo on pens handed out at all registration counters and available to all visitors when �lling in the registration forms.

Cairo WoodShow would like to thank its 2017 partners and supporters

PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS

Partners & Supporters

Organised By:

www.cairowoodshow.com

50 Shooting Club St., Dokki , Giza, Cairo, EgyptTel: +2(02)333 55423E-mail: info @cairowoodshow.com

Tel: + 971 4 3923232Fax: + 971 4 3923332Email: info@dubaiwoodshow.com

Tel: +86 20 28022087Fax: + 86 20 28022097Email: frances@strategic.ae

Vision Fairs