The Minister of Universities and Research Company, Salvador Marin, opens this evening with the mayor of Yecla, Juan Miguel Benedito, an exhibition celebrating the 50 anniversary of the International Furniture Fair of Yecla, which in addition to a tour through history sample of this sector longest in Spain, reviews the history of this industry in the town with a hundred selected creations.
In total, 600 square meters of exhibition where you can see pieces that have marked the production of furniture Yecla, from a bed head sofas 1909 to the early 80's.
In this journey through the production of furniture pieces in the Region are provided by individuals and companies like Aryecla creations, skin comfort, Tecni Nova, Abdon y Lucas, Navarro Upholstery, Furniture joypad and Lino.
Marin said that "this exhibition is of great interest because it has come to represent the influence of a productive sector, in this case, the furniture in all areas of development of a township. It also has a sociological and cultural interest and reflects how regional furniture industry has always been marked by quality and innovation. "
This initiative is part of the various events planned to mark 50 years of the Fair, which began in Habitat Valencia Fair which presented the poster of the 2011 edition, held under the theme 'Spirit improvement ', and the new look and theme of the fair is' Craft of Innovation. "
Both participation in Habitat Valencia, in which 24 companies displayed their latest creations Murcia a common flag of the Region of Murcia, as this exhibition are part of the policies agreed by the regional government and business to strengthen and revitalize this sector strategic.
"We are supporting the furniture sector and contributing to its competitiveness, enhancing innovation and internationalization, as well as promoting the industry cluster," said Marin, adding that "the fruit of this collaboration is to increase exports in the first eight months of this year grew by 10 percent, eight points higher than the national average and have surpassed the 45 million euros. "
Expo 50 anniversary
As for the exhibition in the lobby of the Fair you can see some panels with 50 posters from each of the editions of the sample and graphic documents such as reports in the press and catalogs of his career, which prove the influence it has had the wood industry and furniture in the town's development.
On the inside of the hall, some platforms have been installed where companies have placed furniture yeclanas creating different spaces for each set of furniture like a living room, bedroom or dining room.
Source: CARM