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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...

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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...   
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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.
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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:

1. Friday, October 27 (optional) – Industry & Mill Tour: will visit various wood product manufacturers in and around Shanghai
2. Friday evening, October 27 – cocktail reception for all delegates.
3. 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.
4. Saturday afternoon/evening, October 28 – Wood Products Tabletop Exhibit and Reception.
5. 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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