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The Global Wood Products Industry/Market Conference
Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, BC
- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Assessing the Inter-Connectiveness of Global Supply Chain Dynamics & Emerging Market Opportunities & Constraints
This one-day conference in 2011 will focus on timely events and hot topics related to North America and key international markets and supplying regions.
In conjunction with the Global Forest Leadership Summit 2011, May 8 – 11, 2011, including:
- May 11: PricewaterhouseCoopers 24th Annual Global Forest & Paper Industry Conference
- May 8-11: The Pulp and Paper Products Council Annual Meeting
The WOOD MARKETS Conference will feature some of the following topics:
- North America Lumber & Panels Industry/Market Issues & Outlook
- Key Export Market Trends & Dynamics
- Focus on China: Industry, Raw Materials & Exports
- Focus on Russia: What’s Next?
- Focus on BC: Mountain Pine Beetle Impact
- Focus on Key Housing & Economic Drivers
- Trends in Europe & Its Lumber Export Potential
- Trends in the Southern Hemisphere Industry & Export Competitiveness
- Trends in Capital Investment and Returns
- Traders Perspectives & Panel Sessions
Save this date on your calendar. Further information, topics and speakers will be forthcoming.
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First Announcement:
2010 China-ASEAN Timber and Wood Products Exhibition
Nov. 19-22 in Nanning, Guangxi, China
The "2010 China-ASEAN Timber and Wood Products Exhibition" will be held over four days between November 19-22, 2010 in Nanning city, Guangxi province (south-east corner of China and east of Hong Kong). This exhibition is jointly organized by China Timber and Wood Products Distribution Association and Beijing Rhine International Exposition Co. Ltd. and is strongly supported by central governments from both China and 10 ASEAN countries.
While the China-ASEAN exhibition has occurred over the previous six years, the 7th annual exhibition will mark the first time that a completely separate timber and wood products exhibition has been organized. Nanning city has become the center of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA). CAFTA was officially established this year and is the largest free trade zone comprised of developing countries. ASEAN is now the world’s third largest free trade zone after the European Union and the North American Free Trade Zone. The trade value between China and ASEAN reached 106 billion USD in 2004 and 231 billion USD in 2008, or an average increase of 22% per year.
This event will be a great opportunity to view the fast developing China-ASEAN markets and trade, as well as providing a good platform to meet qualified wood products manufacturers, buyers and seller from both China and buyers from ASEAN countries. For the exhibition, many participants will be manufacturers to showcase their products. There also will be exhibition areas for wood machinery.
About 1,000 Chinese companies and 200 ASEAN companies are expected to attend the 2010 China-ASEAN Timber and Wood Products Exhibition:
- Chinese companies are mainly wood products and furniture manufacturers, and products include wood door/window, flooring, wood-based panels, furniture and other wood products.
- The ASEAN companies at exhibition are mainly timber raw material suppliers, furniture manufacturers, and traders looking to tap into China markets.
The '2010 Global Timber and Wood Products Trade & Investment Summit' will be held on Nov 19th, 2010, or on the first day of the exhibition. This one day "Summit" will feature high level government officials, Association leaders (both from China and ASEAN countries), international speakers, as well as representatives from a variety of large manufacturers, trading companies, distributors, investors, etc. The leading Chinese and international industry experts will make presentations to stimulate discussions on the latest wood industry and market information and trends and on trade opportunities. WOOD MARKETS will be participating in this event as it is expected to be a unique event to meet such a wide variety of Chinese and Asian producers, sellers and buyers in one location.
For additional information, please contact Ms Wang Xiaoqin at cawoodexpo@126.com or visit www.cawoodexpo.org or contact WOOD MARKETS (info@woodmarkets.com).
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NEWS RELEASE: China’s wood products industry is increasingly integrating plantations into operations – highlighted at Qingdao conference. Delegates discuss China’s growth prospects & constraints at WOOD MARKETS Group’s 4th China summit conference. Read more...
Complete conference proceedings available now on CD or PDF. Order your copy here.
China Int'l Wood Products Summit 2007,
Sept. 22nd – 24th.
Our fourth premier conference, focused on millwork and wood-panel products, is the event of the year for exporters, importers and others who are serious about finding their business fit with China. This year we will also uncover the current status and future implications of fast-growing plantations in China — how big a factor will they be in driving future Chinese wood products exports? After the conference, there will be a five-day tour of Chinese plantations and high-quality factories that use plantation wood...
Conference brochure 
Find out more by clicking on the following links:
 
 
Articles and News Releases
To discover the real story on China's forests, click here.
Insights into China's Impact on the U.S. Millwork Business. To view AMD August 2007 article, click here
Why should Europeans come to China? ... more.
Where are China's plantations headed? Find out here.
China’s Wood Products Industry, Export Opportunities & Potential Constraints Highlighted at Shanghai Conference.... more
To view the AMD, June 2007 newsletter article highlighting delegate feedback to the China International Wood Products Summit 2006, click here.
What is happening in Chinese moulding exports? Click here to find out.
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Previous conferences
2006 News Release
China’s Wood Products Industry, Export Opportunities & Potential Constraints Highlighted at Shanghai Conference.... more
China International Wood Products Summit 2006 participant survey results are in .... more
Conference Proceedings
Our best China conference ever, with top Chinese speakers and a strong contingent of international speakers, has just been completed, October 28 – 29, 2006! Over 220 international and Chinese delegates attended, with the conference being enriched by 40 table-top displays from Chinese and international manufacturers and organizations. The venue was first class and the conference received an overall rating from delegates of 5 out of a possible 6 points.
We had a good number of first time visitors to China this year, who gained an in-depth understanding of the market and wood industry in China, both from an importer’s and exporter’s perspective. The next wave of product and market opportunities covered during the conference were provided within the context of the many speaker presentations and product displays.
The delegate survey indicated that many participants would like to attend another conference in China next year. As a result, we are planning our 4th annual China conference in the fall of 2007. Please watch for our brochure and promotional material in the upcoming months.
Conference proceedings, complete with speaker presentations and available panel discussion presentations, are available now.
To order...
The China International Wood Products Summit 2006
October 28-29, 2006
" A strategic conference providing many opportunities for buyers, sellers and other Chinese and International parties to meet, learn and get connected with the expanding China market and industry.."
Find out more about our next Two-Day Wood Products Conference in China
China Conference
WHY THIS SUMMIT CONFERENCE
High quality Chinese manufacturers (plywood and other wood-based panels, flooring, doors, moldings, edge-glued panels, furniture and kitchen cabinets, laminated and other lumber, etc) will attend this conference. These companies are looking to both buy raw materials (logs, lumber and wood-based panels) and find new international customers for their products.
The event has:
- up-to-date information with a strategic focus;
- excellent networking events resulting in real business opportunities;
- distinguished Chinese and International speakers;
- excellent quality simultaneous translation;
- high level Chinese and international conference participants from diverse wood product market segments;
- our proven track record of success in organizing international conferences!
Don't be fooled by “copycat” events in China, this is THE event to attend.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This strategic conference will be very valuable to:
- Wood products buyers/sellers
- Exporters to China
- Industry associations, governments and NGO’s
- Companies who are interested in expanding into the Chinese market
- Companies interested in making strategic investments in China
- Those who need to understand the next wave of opportunities in China
- Those who need to determine where China’s exports are headed next – both products and markets.
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
The conference format will feature:
- Friday, October 27 (optional) – Industry & Mill Tour: will visit various wood product manufacturers in and around Shanghai
- Friday evening, October 27 – cocktail reception for all delegates.
- Saturday, October 28 – China’s Current Position: a global perspective, domestic forests and plantations, certified wood, consumption, import and export trends, issues/constraints and outlook.
- Saturday afternoon/evening, October 28 – Wood Products Tabletop Exhibit and Reception.
- Sunday, October 29 – China’s Industry/Investment Outlook: a 2-year outlook on wood products industry trends, competitive position in export markets, strategic investment opportunities and trends and wrap up.
Detailed Agenda
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SPEAKERS
Confirmed and Invited Speakers include:
Chinese Government and Industry Associations:
State Forestry Administration (China)
Dr. Jian Sun, Director General, NMOWI
Chinese Academy of Forestry (China)
Mr. Kelin Ye, Director, RIWI
China Timber Distribution Association
Mr. Guangqian Zhu, Director
China Nat’l Forest Products Industry Assn.
Mr. Senlin Zhang, Director
Chinese Industry Experts:
China Furniture Magazine
Mr. Meiqi Xu, Chief Editor
Green Panel Consulting (China)
Mr. Shengfu Wu, President
Unicentury Holding Co. Ltd. (China)
Mr. David Wang, General Manager
Hao Li Wen Law Office (China)
Mr. Zhong Lin, Partner
International Speakers:
American Hardwood Export Council (US)
Mr. Mike Snow, Executive Directory
Robinson Lumber and Flooring (US)
Mr. Jim Summerlin, Senior Vice President
SCTP Engineering (Brazil)
Mr. Ivan Tomaselli, President
Canada Wood (China)
Mr. John MacDonald, Director
American Forest & Paper Assn. (China)
Mr. Fang Xu, Technical Director
Jiangsu Shengyang Industrial Joint Stock (China)
Mr. James Cheng, Vice General Manager
International WOOD MARKETS (Canada)
Mr. Russell Taylor, President
International WOOD MARKETS (Canada)
Mr. Mike Jahraus, Vice President
International WOOD MARKETS (Canada)
Mr. Peter Butzelaar, Senior Consultant
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HOTEL
The conference is being held at the 5-star Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, located at 2270 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai. We have set aside a limited amount of specially priced rooms for conference attendees. To obtain a registration form, please contact us at 1-604-801-5996 or email info@woodmarkets.com. For additional hotel information please visit the Marriott website http://marriott.com
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