The much-awaited 7th edition of DELHIWOOD 2023, the premier trade fair for the woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry, concluded successfully on 5th March, 2023, at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida, New Delhi. The four-day event was a huge success, attracting over 27,000+ visitors and more than 450+ exhibitors from around the world.
DELHIWOOD 2023 showcased the latest advancements and innovations in woodworking machinery, tools, materials, and accessories, as well as furniture production, fittings, and hardware. The event provided the perfect platform for furniture manufacturers, carpenters, architects, interior designers, and other industry professionals to explore new products, technologies, and techniques that can enhance their productivity and profitability. The event saw participation from countries including: Canada, France, Germany, Gabon, New Zealand, Poland, Taiwan, Turkey and USA.
Speaking on the occasion Sonia Prashar, Managing Director, NuernbergMesse India said, “DELHIWOOD 2023 is a true reflection of our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. We will continue to create unique, focused and relevant platforms for the woodworking industry which facilitate knowledge and technology exchange.”
The 2nd edition of Wood+ in Architecture & Design which took place on March 3, 2023, alongside DELHIWOOD explored the versatility and durability of wood in the construction Industry. The event hosted leading Architects and domain experts who addressed various facets and nuances of wood in the construction and design Industry. Sessions at the event covered specific design and construction topics related to wood including mass-timber products, design aspects as also sustainability. The event was supported by Canadian Wood and witnessed the convergence of leading architects and designers including Surya Kakani, Kakani Associates; Ruchir Panwar, E3+A DESIGNS; Sheetal Rakheja, AEON Design & Development; Puneet Khanna, Habitat Tectonics Architecture & Urbanism; Amit Gupta, Studio Symbiosis; Britta Knobel, Studio Symbiosis; Vivek Abhilash Sharma, Artius who contributed via case studies and panel discussions.
The furniture manufacturing and woodworking industry in India has experienced considerable expansion due to rising demand for high-quality furniture in both domestic and international markets. The industry has also made notable strides towards embracing sustainable practices, including the use of eco-friendly materials and the adoption of energy-efficient manufacturing processes. These efforts have appealed to environmentally conscious consumers and contributed to the industry's growth.
“We have been participating in DELHIWOOD since its inception in 2013, and with every exhibition, we have grown alongside the event. We appreciate the NM team for organizing such a fantastic event, and have always been pleased to participate at DELHIWOOD. The event continues to set higher standards for itself, and this year's exhibition has outperformed all previous editions, making it one of the best DELHIWOOD shows to date.”, said Gopi T, Managing Director - Woodtech Consultants Pvt Ltd
The sentiment was also echoed by Suresh Balakrishnan, Managing Director - Leitz Tooling Systems India Pvt Ltd, “I must say that every edition of DELHIWOOD has shown progressive improvement, and the current event has surpassed all previous ones. Compared to 2019, the event is miles ahead, and we are delighted with the overall experience. It is impressive to see the massive crowds that have attended, and we appreciate the effort put into organizing such a successful event. In my opinion, this is the best edition of DELHIWOOD that I have seen.”
The entire event was summed up by Sivakumar Venugopal, Group Director, NuernbergMesse India, “We are pleased to have successfully organized the 7th edition of DELHIWOOD, which brought together exhibitors, and attendees from around the world to showcase the latest advancements and innovations in the woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry. The exhibition provided a unique opportunity to network, share knowledge, and gain insights into emerging trends and technologies. We are grateful to all those who contributed to the success of this event and look forward to building on the success of this exhibition and delivering future events that further promote and support the growth of woodworking technology."
The 7th edition of INDIA MATTRESSTECH + UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES EXPO (IME), the premier event for the mattress manufacturing industry in India, also took place at the same time. The exhibition witnessed an impressive turnout of more than 6,000 visitors, including industry experts, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and buyers from India and abroad.
The next event dates: MUMBAIWOOD from 12 – 14 October, 2023 & INDIAWOOD from 22 – 26 February, 2024.
About NuernbergMesse India:
NuernbergMesse is one of the 15 largest trade fair companies in the world. Its portfolio covers around 120 national and international trade fairs and congresses at the Nuernberg location and worldwide. It is the people, their ideas and products, which have made NürnbergMesse a globally successful trade fair company. Every year, about 35,000 exhibitors (international share: 44%) and up to 1.5 million visitors (international share of trade visitors: 26%) participate in the own, partner and guest events of the NürnbergMesse Group, which is present with subsidiaries in China, North America, Brazil, Italy, India, Austria and Greece (Forum S.A). Worldwide, the NürnbergMesse Group has a network of about 51 representative agencies which are active in over 116 countries.
With 17 shows spread across different Industry verticals, today the offerings of NürnbergMesse India are varied and versatile, in sync with the trends of the time and deeply rooted in Industry awareness and development. Exhibitions have played a vital role in facilitating trade, communication, networking and above all relationship building since decades. They have been a harbinger of trends and innovation and their significance has witnessed a stupendous rise over the years. We at NürnbergMesse India are committed to creating forums which are relevant, timely, knowledge-rich and beneficial for the industries we serve.
Contact for Exhibition:
Pradeep Kumar Gopal
Portfolio Director
+91 9986066910
Pradeepkumar.gopal@nm-india.com
Contact for Press & PR:
Navneet Pillai
Senior Manager - Marketing & Communication
+91 9945826248
navneet.pillai@nm-india.com