Milan, Italy – Xylexpo 2012, the biennial international exhibition of woodworking technology and furniture industry supplies, will take place May 8-12, 2012 in the Milan Exhibition Center at the Fieramilano fairgrounds in Rho.

“The global economic situation presents few signs of improvement and our industry can only reflect these difficulties,” Paolo Zanibon, general manager of Xylexpo, said. “But, in spite of this, exhibitor registrations for the next Xylexpo are encouraging.” He added that occupied exhibition space is anticipated to be up 15-20 percent over last time.

“The wood and wood-based products industry is experiencing a season of great change,” Zanibon said. “More substantiality is needed, we have to pay attention to the substance of things.It is time – and exhibitions in the past 18 months have shown this - to provide exhibitors and visitors with an even more effective service, without chasing records or vain appearance.”

Export Figures Up

Aggregated European export has grown by 34.1 percent compared to the same period of previous year, according to Dario Corbetta, marketing manager of Xylexpo.

In detail, Italy and Germany, the leading European suppliers, have increased their foreign sales by 28 and 27 percent respectively, according to organizers.The overall result was also supported by Spain and the Czech Republic, with growth rates above 50 percent.

Brands that have submitted exhibition applications to date include: Artiglio, Barberan, Homag Group, Biele, Bongioanni, Primultini, Storti, Angelo Cremona, Corali, Centauro, Weinig Group, Ima, Stromab, Comec, Coral, Costa Levigatrici, Cursal, Essetre, Freud, Imal/Pal, Siempelkamp, Imas, Imeas, Incomac, Heeseman Leuco, Leitz, Metalworld, Solidea, Maurimacchine, Makor, Paoletti, Pneumax, Italpresse, Ormamacchine, Termolegno, Wintersteiger, Griggio, Vitap, Schelling, Process, Otto Martin, Albricci, Bacci, Holz-Her, Spanevello, Omgatech, Pade and Greda.

Upcoming Months Critical

“We know very well the next few months might be vital for our show,” Zanibon said.“The trust of big German groups and many small, medium and large Italian and international businesses is proving that Xylexpo’s leadership is intact.That’s what our contacts say and the evidence from our strong daily marketing and promotion activity.” 

Xylexpo 2012 will be held during Tew-Technology Exhibition Week, featuring technology shows including Plast (the international exhibition for plastics and rubber industries), Fluidtrans Compomac (the biennial international exhibition for fluid power technology and mechatronics) and Mechanical Power Transmission & Motion Control (the international biennial exhibition for mechanical power transmissions, motion control and mechatronics). www.acimall.com/eng