Big names to hit woodwork fair

Thursday, Jul 25, 2013 10:36

Up to 260 businesses from 19 countries and territories will take part in the 10th Viet Nam International Woodworking Industry Fair in HCM City from September 25-28.—Illustrative image/Photo vinacorp

HCM CITY (biz Hub)— Up to 260 businesses from 19 countries and territories will take part in the 10th Viet Nam International Woodworking Industry Fair in HCM City from September 25-28.

Spread over more than 500 pavilions, businesses can expected 20,000 visitors.

The European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers will attend the event, along with similar associations from Germany, Italy, the US and Taiwan

In the first half of this year, Viet Nam exported US$2.46 billion worth of wood products, a year-on-year increase of 12.5 per cent.

The figure is forecast to hit $5.5 billion, said HCM City Handicraft and Wood Industry Association vice chairman Dang Quoc Hung.—VNS

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