Assago, February 1, 2017
XYLEXPO 2018: THE DATES FOR THE NEXT EDITION ARE SET
The dates announced at the end of the previous editions have now been confirmed for the next Xylexpo, the biennial international exhibition of woodworking technology and furniture industry supplies, celebrating its 26th edition.The event will take place in the Fieramilano-Rho fairgrounds, from Tuesday 8 to Saturday 12 May 2018. The location remains the same, reaffirming the collaboration between the city of Milan and the exhibition, which dates back to the origins of the trade fair in 1968, as much as fifty years ago!The 50th anniversary is a major milestone that will be properly celebrated.
The timeframe of the exhibition has also been confirmed, spanning five days as requested by a vast majority of exhibitors, who want to have enough time to spend with their partners and customers.Such request has become even stronger following the excellent results of the past edition, where the leading brands of woodworking technology achieved record levels of order acquisitions during an international exhibition.
“We have all got down to work for the next edition with fresh enthusiasm”, saidLorenzo Primultini, president of the exhibition and Acimall, the association of Italian manufacturers directly involved in the organization of Xylexpo.“Our recent story demonstrates that Xylexpo has a clear role and position in the international exhibition calendar. It is the top showcase for panel processing technology, this is an undisputable vocation that drives us, as organizers, to pay utmost attention to all territories where woodworking technology is applied.To illustrate the different expressions of our industry, we are developing a few significant initiatives”.
The industry is experiencing a sort of “second youth”, with several regions around the world going back to economic situations similar to the pre-crisis period.“We are confident that Xylexpo’s fiftieth anniversary will be combined with an excellent seasons for the global markets”, added Dario Corbetta, director of Xylexpo.“Current figures indicate a positive trend of the Italian market, which is not only an industry leader offering world-class technology, but also a “consumption market” that draws the attention of all global vendors”.
“The widespread return to pre-crisis order and revenue levels – Corbetta continued – will be a powerful driver for exhibitors, who will bring their best technology to Milan to match the demand of a more and more dynamic global market.This is an opportunity to show your skills and capacity in one of the most mature and stimulating user markets, where you can do “good business”, as well as meet and discuss with many important and popular brands from all over the world.We are not talking only about design, but also high-quality mass production for the world’s giants of furniture retail and trade".
So, Xylexpo is an exhibition that always gives answers to exhibitors and visitors, from the buyers of big brands looking for technology to support high-volume production, up to handicraft businesses willing to upgrade the technological standards of their “workshop”.
A long tour of meetings and press conferences will start soon to illustrate the highlights of the next edition to all industry actors.