furniPRO Asia is held every two years, and in 2016 will celebrate its 3rd edition. But is going to be the first time that the event will be held in conjunction with International Furniture Fair Singapore (IFFS) and The Décor Show. On March 10-12 will take place a new edition, so we have been interviewing the organisers to learn more about this growing fair.
What brings an event of its kind to the annual calendar of the industry?
We are especially excited about the new opportunities we could offer to our exhibitors and visitors with the decision to be held in conjunction with IFFS this year. With the synergy and additional publicity as a part of the ASEAN furniture exhibition circuit, furniPRO Asia will be stronger in positioning itself as the leading regional woodworking, furniture and panel production trade exhibition in ASEAN.
Apart from moving the event to the first quarter of the year, and take place alongside with 2 other top events, what novelties will we discover at FurniPRO Asia 2016?
A key highlight of the event is the "Innovation of Interior“ showcase located right in the middle of Hall 1. Premiering out of interzum cologne, it is featured in furniPRO Asia for the very first time. The "Innovation of Interior“ is a special exhibition showcase for architects, interior and industrial designers as well as other planners with a unique, future-orientated range of products, to showcase innovative ideas and design options.]
Who can attend the Show, or who must do it?
Every professional in the woodworking, furniture and panel production industries. About the exhibitors, as a one-stop regional trade exhibition, furniPRO Asia 2016 offers an overabundance of exciting networking opportunities for professionals on:
- Furniture Production & Secondary Processing
- Furniture Production Materials & Components
- Panel Production & Primary Processing
The Exhibition will attract many new companies exhibiting in Singapore for the first time. Can you give them some tips?
Before attending the event we recommend to find out how to get to Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre:
- By Car
- By MIRT: Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre has a dedicated MRT station, Expo MRT station, located behind Hall 6.
- By Public Buses: There are 3 bus stops from which you can alight to get to Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Also, if you have any doubt, we have been carefully compiled an exhibitor Manual to assist you in your preparation for the event. You can find it on the official site and it will provide you with the information required for the preparation of your exhibition stand. General guidelines, marketing aides and useful addresses are also included in the manual.
What are the benefits of the exhibit at FurniPRO Asia?
It would be a good meeting ground for visitors and exhibitors alike to look for potential business partners, sales and to the network.
- Connect with the key buyers in the ASEAN region and do business with these growing centres for furniture production
- Be the market leader and drive the adoption of new products, trends and impressions in the woodworking and furniture production industry in Asia
- Tap into the growing potential of markets in ASEAN with access to close to US$3.5 billion worth of exports a year
And in the same way, what benefits brings the Show to the city of Singapore?
Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are leading furniture exporters. Vietnam is emerging as a strong contender, with its impressive growth in production volume and exports in recent years. Most of the leading furniture companies in Singapore and Taiwan also have important production facilities in Asia.
The show would attract professionals from around the region, hence, this would boost the Singapore tourism as well.
Tell us 3 compelling reasons to visit FurniPRO Asia 2016?
- To be updated on the latest industry developments.
- To network with industry professionals.
- For potential business partners and sales.
Finally, can you give us some facts from the last edition?
- Floor space: 7,000 sqm
- Participating companies: 188 from 32 countries
- Visitors: 2.551 from 47 countries
- Hosted Buyers: 122