Spanish delegation led by AFEMMA generates huge interest at Dubai Woodshow 2006

One of the major attractions on day one was the launch of the first profile wrapping machine in the UAE by leading Spanish firm Barberan. The machine, PUR-33-L Modular, is an advanced glue application system that is totally new to the UAE.

The Spanish delegation at the inaugural edition of Dubai Woodshow is led by Asociacion de Fabricantes Espanoles de Macquinaria (AFEMMA), and besides Barberan, comprises companies such as Chapas Selectas, Import-Export Bimaq, Intorex S.A, Resinfer S.A, Utillages Boy S.A and Cehisa.

Jose Menoyo, Director, AFEMMA said,

"We are extremely satisfied with the overall buzz created by Spanish companies at the Dubai Woodshow. Visitors to the exhibition were thoroughly impressed with many of the products and technologies that were on display at our pavilion, especially the new profile wrapping machine. The Dubai Woodshow 2006 is an ideal platform for us to access the Middle East market, explore partnerships and showcase our quality equipment, machinery, tools and products for the region's woodworking industry."

Dawood Al Shezawi, Managing Director of Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions, organizers of the exhibition, said, "As one of the biggest players in the European woodworking industry, Spain certainly has a lot to offer in terms of modern technologies and innovative products for the growing construction and real estate sector in the UAE and the neighbouring GCC states, and the overwhelming response generated by the Spanish pavilion is ample proof of this."

Dubai Woodshow 2006 features leading exhibitors from more than 40 countries and provides an excellent opportunity for the regional wood companies to interact with key professionals and decision-makers from the global wood and wood machinery industry. The exhibition is displaying products ranging from MDF, plywood, hardwood, softwood, veneers, timbers, parquet, laminates, finished wood merchandise and paper products, to molding machines, woodworking machinery and tools, accessories, components and auxiliary equipment for the worldwide wood and woodworking industry.