Housing and Building Materials Trade Show

SFPA

Costa Rica

Feb 16-19, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: Feb 14-20)

This was a well-attended event last year with good representation from lumber distributors, dealers, and builders.

 

Housing Trade Show

Feb 22-26, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: Feb 20-27)

This 26^th annual housing industry show is the biggest materials and construction show in South Korea, attended by more than 100,000 regional visitors. 

 

Construction Trade Show

March 2-4, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: April 30-March 5)

Show attracts more than 4,500 buyers from Puerto Rico and the 23 Caribbean Islands.

 

Construction Trade Show

March 6-9, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: March 4-10)

The comprehensive range of exhibits includes all construction materials for housing, stores, commercial and business buildings as well as related systems and equipment.

 

Furniture Trade Show

March 27-30, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: March 25-31)

This is a mega-show focusing on the furniture and wood working industries, with more than 1,000 exhibitors and attendance of more than 50,000.

 

Wood Trade Show

April 3-5, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: April 1-6)

Dubai Wood is a small show (250 exhibitors) focusing on woodworking and wood processing. Attendees (5,000 +/-) are serious buyers from throughout the Middle East.   

 

Hotel/Resort Supply Show

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

April 17-19, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: April 15-20)

 

Sales Mission and Seminar Series

EBPA, SEC

China

May 14-19, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: May 12-20)

Destination cities are Xi'an, Guangzhou, and Haikou (Hainan Island). Travel expenses (air fare, lodging and mean per diem) are reimbursed, but Evergreen Building Product Association registration fee is not. A well-organized and well-attended event.

EBPA, SEC

Japan

May 28-June 1, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: May 26-June 2)

Japan Sales Mission and Fukushima Rebuilding Site Tour. Sponsored by the Evergreen Building Products Association. Travel expenses are reimbursable but registration fee is not.

 

Landscape Architecture/Urban Planning Trade Show

Shanghai

May 31-June 2, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: May 28-June 3)

Typical show exhibitors are landscape and garden design companies and landscape facilities and equipment manufacturers.  Attendees include principals representing the Chinese Bureau of Urban Planning, and others in general supply and construction related to landscaping, hotels, parks, etc.

 

Wood Trade Show

June 6-8, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: June 4-9)

The Carrefour is home to Europe's biggest collection of timber products, including sawn timber, cladding, parquet, packaging, panels, timber construction solutions, wooden furniture and the specialist trade.

 

Hotel/Resort Supply Show

Quintana Roo

June 13-15, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: June 11-16)

 

Furniture Supply Trade Show

Guadalajara

August 14-18, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: August 12-19)

Tecno Mueble is the largest furniture show in Latin America, attracting around 6,000 international buyers.

SEC

China

September 2012

An introductory trade servicing mission for those interested in learning more about China's wood products industry.

 

Construction Trade Show

Guadalajara

September 6-8, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: September 4-9)

Hardware and construction show that attracts more than 80,000 attendees from around Latin America.

 

Wood Products and Technology Trade Show

SFPA, SEC

Coventry, UK

September 25-26, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: September 23-27)

Second installment of this event brings the timber (lumber) industry together under one roof with emphasis on building applications and sustainable construction. 

 

Wood Trade Show

October 4-6, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: October 2-7)

MTC is a new, growing event with an emphasis on sustainability, ideally located between the key markets of China and India.

 

Wood Trade Show

SFPA

Istanbul, Turkey

October 13-17, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: October 10-19)

With a population of 75M, politically stable Turkey is the 18^th largest economy in the world. Turkey’s construction market is second only to China, worth $23.3B annually and for the past five years growing at 21% annually.  AMSO rep, Charles Trevor, indicates that Turkish importers have a good understanding of timber and are keen to do business.

 

Trade Show

Mexico City

October 16-20, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: October 14-21)

In addition to the expected crowd of builders and dealers, this is a well attended show that also attracts many architects and engineers. The NAHB show of Mexico.

 

Trade Show

Tokyo

November 14-16, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: November 11-17)

Japan Home & Building Show is one of the largest expos of the latest building and renovating products and services.

 

Construction and building materials trade show

APA, SFPA

Taipei

December 13-16, 2012

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: December 11-17)

Organized by the Taiwan Architect Association, this is the country’s largest building and construction show. 

 

Wood Products and Technology Trade Show

SEC, SPFA

Bangalore

February 10-14, 2013

 

(Reimbursable travel dates: February 8-15)

IndiaWood offers a platform to convert market potential to profit for the wood products industry. IndiaWood is the largest host for Woodworking Technologies for the entire Asian wood products community. Last year, the event had more than 450 participants, and half represented overseas companies.

 

Interiors and Furniture Production Trade Show

SEC, SFPA

Cologne

May 13-16

 

(Reimbursable dates: May 11-18)

Over 1,400 companies from more than 60 countries exhibited at Interzum2011 and enjoyed more than 50,000 trade visitors. Interzum is the leading worldwide trade fair for the furniture and interior furnishing sectors. Interzum takes place every two years bringing trends from those on the cutting edge of the supplier industry to inspire the design of future living environments.