The countdown to the opening of the Yiwu Forest Products Expo has begun, with exhibitors at the Yiwu International Expo Center in Zhejiang Province already arriving to set up their booths. The exhibition hall is bustling with activity as everyone is busy constructing and decorating their displays. It is understood that from November 1 to 4, 2014, the 7th China Yiwu International Forest Products Expo will be grandly held at the Yiwu International Expo Center. This expo is one of Yiwu’s four major exhibitions and serves as a gathering of leading Chinese forestry enterprises, a showcase of the finest Chinese forest products, and a display of the latest achievements in China’s forestry industry development. It is also an important trade platform, cooperation platform, and information platform for Chinese forest products to reach the world.
The event is jointly organized by the State Forestry Administration and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province; it is hosted by the China Forestry Industry Federation, the Zhejiang Provincial Forestry Department, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the People's Government of Zhejiang Province, and the People's Government of Yiwu City. Co-organizers include the China National Forest Products Industry Association, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits, the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland, the Taiwan Trade Center, the UNIDO South-South Cooperation Centre, the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan, forestry departments (bureaus) and forestry industry groups from provinces (cities, districts) across China, forestry industry groups, municipal governments across Zhejiang Province, and the Zhejiang Forestry Industry Federation.
Bamboo and wood daily necessities are one of the most popular industries among expo buyers. This year, a total of 138 companies have participated with 289 booths. Well-known enterprises such as Zhejiang Lüqing, Zhejiang Weilaomao, Lanjian Hangers, and Manyuanchun are all gathered here.
Below is a brief introduction to the product advantages of these renowned companies to assist buyers in their shopping.
Zhejiang Lüqing Bamboo Industry Technology Co., Ltd. leverages its abundant natural resources and favorable ecological environment. In sincere collaboration with the National Textile Institute, the company has developed a series of bamboo fiber—eco-textile products. Every product is designed and manufactured with a focus on the concept of enjoying a high-quality life and promoting green, healthy consumption. With features such as moisture absorption, breathability, antibacterial and deodorizing properties, and natural health benefits, the products are highly favored by consumers both domestically and abroad. In 2010, the company was honored as a licensed producer of products for the Shanghai World Expo.
Zhejiang Weilaoda Industrial & Trading Co., Ltd. mainly produces over 1,000 varieties of bamboo craft kitchenware and small bamboo furniture. The Weilaoda trademark has been registered in 19 countries including the United States and Japan. By combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, and merging aesthetics with practicality, the designs are novel and the craftsmanship exquisite. The products are sold in over 30 countries as well as major domestic malls and supermarkets, earning widespread acclaim and praise from customers.
Tiantai County Manyuanchun Agriculture and Forestry Development Co., Ltd. is dedicated to the planting and research of soapberry trees. The company has established large-scale soapberry bases in Zhejiang, Fujian, and Henan, aiming to become the largest supplier of natural detergent raw materials. Through research collaborations, the company will also successively launch natural organic cosmetics and natural organic detergents made from soapberries. Partnering with multiple domestic research institutes, the company has signed contracts for product development and variety breeding. It has also established extensive cooperation with clients in Taiwan, Hong Kong, France, and other regions, where its products have received high praise.
Each exhibitor brings their own strengths, with exhibits ranging from kitchen items like bamboo chopsticks and table mats to decorative items like wooden curtains. The bamboo and wood daily necessities exhibition area is the best choice for foreign trade buyers and online goods purchasers.