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This year the fair is attended by trade delegations from Arab countries like Qatar, which reinforces the presence of companies in Murcia in the Gulf market
The President of the Autonomous Community of Murcia, Ramón Luis Valcárcel, highlighted "the strong commitment to innovation and national and international promotion" of manufacturers and exhibitors participating in the 48 edition of the International Furniture Fair of Yecla, which held at the fairgrounds in the town until March 14 under the motto 'We walked towards the future. "
The head of Murcia, which opened a new edition of this important trade event, accompanied by the mayor of Yecla, Juan Miguel Benedito, and the Minister of Universities, Companies and Research, Salvador Marin, said: "The fair has become the best showcase for the sector to address the current economic situation, as it has become a major reference sample of the country, especially in these difficult times. "
Before the economic crisis, said the regional president, "companies in the furniture industry and wood are positioning through a strategy based on design and innovation."
Furniture Fair of Yecla, which is the oldest competition in the sector in Spain, has this year with a record 136 companies, almost ten percent more participants than last year, a fact which, he said Valcárcel, " shows that we are facing a brave entrepreneurs, who refuse to overcome economic adversity and have clear its goal. "
This sector covers 1,025 companies, 724 engaged in the manufacture of furniture and 301 to the timber industry.
This year, the event will be attended by trade delegations from European, Arab and American.
In particular, Qatar, Morocco, Germany, Chile, Brazil and Mexico.
In attendance at this event Qatar's trade, strengthening also the presence of companies in Murcia in the Gulf market, as well as with Russia in order to gain greater access to existing business opportunities these markets.
More than 17,000 square meters Exhibitors
A total of 17,000 square meters of exhibition space are distributed and upholstered furniture manufacturers and mattress products, lighting and decorative furnishings.
The exhibition is complemented by listing related companies upholstery and auxiliary services for the sector, besides the presence of the most prestigious journals in this field.
This trade event, which expects to surpass the figure of 14,000 visitors recorded in the previous edition, serves also to assess market needs and the evolution of design.
Most professionals who attend this fair are importers, wholesalers, chain stores, design studios and interior designers with extensive experience in Spain and abroad.
In this regard, said the head of the regional government, this great business event "also helps to consolidate Yecla as a township enterprise and epicenter of the furniture and upholstery manufacturing in Spain."
On the other hand, the fair was the collaboration of the Autonomous Community through Technology Center Furniture and Wood (CETEM), as an entity through which many companies develop technological skills that apply to the complex processes production of furniture manufacturing in the region.
These institutions directly linked to the furniture sector, such as the Regional Association of Employers of the Wood (Arema), Furniture Exporter Consortium Murcia (CONEXMU), Chamber of Commerce of the Region of Murcia and info, arranged Collegial meetings with agents, producers and customers, as well as design competitions and awards, among others.
Source: CARM
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