interzum bogota

THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO COME TO INTERZUM BOGOTA 2024 – HERE ARE FIVE OF THE BEST:

1. PERFECT MARKET.

There is an increasing demand for imports in Colombia, the Andean region and Central America
Colombia is located strategically to access to Latin America and the Caribbean market.

2. PERFECT AUDIENCE.

Make contact with a dedicated audience consisting uniquely of professionals and industry peers. Last time, key buyers and prominent decision-makers from the industry itself were attending the show. The exhibitors rated the show with 8.7 of 10; they said stating they were “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the quality of visitors and attainment achievement of their goals.

3. PERFECT ENTRANCE.

interzum bogota, formerly known as Feria Forestal Mueble & Madera, has been well established as a meeting point since 1991 and is the leading international trade fair for woodworking, wood processing and furniture manufacturing in the Andean Region, Central America and the Caribbean. interzum bogota undoubtedly holds the key to new business contacts across the region.

4. PERFECT CHANCES.

Be among the first: target your future customers and enter one of the fastest growing markets among the major economies in Latin America.
Compared to other Latin American countries, Colombia is and will continue with stability. It is also among the most receptive countries in the region in terms of doing business and attracting investors.

5. PERFECT PARTNER.

interzum bogota is part of the interzum network and the interzum brand family and benefits from being part of the world’s leading event: interzum in Cologne, Germany; also of expanding the potential in the Asian market with interzum guangzhou, China.
In terms of organisation and internationality, the alliance between two powerful trade fair organisers, Corferias and Koelnmesse, has provided new quality standards in Latin America. The internationality among exhibitors was 48% in 2022!

THE ENTIRE CHAINVALUE IN THE INDUSTRY.

WOODWORKING AND PROCESSING

Forestry & Technology: Machines and technical equipment for primary wood processing, machines, technical equipment and services for forestry, technology for sowing and harvesting; reforestation.

Machines for woodworking, wood interiors, furniture manufacturing and construction:Machines and plants for prefabricated house construction/wood frame construction, wood materials and surfaces, machines and equipment for secondary processing, energy generation from wood and extraction.

Hardware & Tools: Machines, tools, hardware, equipment and aids for surface treatment, machines, hand tools, power tools, fixing technology, equipment and aids for furniture production and wood interiors

FURNITURE MANUFACTURING

Materials and Nature: Materials for furniture production, surface treatment and finishing products, wood, veneers, parquet flooring, interior works, decorative surfaces, decor papers, laminates, wood-based panels, laminated plastic, mineral materials, embossing cylinders, press plates, edges, adhesives, abrasives, paint, ironwork.

Function and Components: Semi-finished products for cabinet, modular furniture, structural parts, built-in parts, lighting systems, lights, electrical fittings for furniture production and interior works.

Textile and Machinery: Furniture and furnishing fabrics, leather, upholstery materials, upholstery articles and accessories, semi-finished products for upholstery, mattress and bed manufacturing industry, machines, tools, adhesives, equipment and aids for the upholstery industry processing.

interzum bogota SUCCESSFUL PREMIERE

120 exhibitors from 13 countries showcased their new products, industry trends and innovations to more than 10,700 visitors on an exhibition space covering over 8,200 sqm.
With almost 50% international participation, the fair impressively demonstrated the growing interest in the market.

interzum bogota hosts some of the most important manufacturers, leading technology and brands worldwide – relevant local brands and international exhibitors from Brazil, Chile, China, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, UAE and USA participated.

For 2024 we expect a significant growth in the number of exhibiting companies.

MEET THE ENTIRE SPECTRUM OF DECISION MAKERS WITHIN THE WOOD AND FURNITURE INDUSTRY:

Enjoy networking at its best. In 2022 we brought together important visitors of the Andean Region:

Top visiting countries: Ecuador, Peru, Panama, United States, Venezuela and Dominican Republic.
Target your future costumers in Colombia, the Andean Region and the Caribbean.

For 2024 we expect a significant increase in national as well as international visitors.

WHY COLOMBIA?

Colombia is the most rapidly growing market among the major economies in Latin America and the Caribbean
Colombia is among the 30 countries attracting most foreign investment in the world, it is also in the top 5 richest countries in Latin America.
Colombia has 17 trade agreements celebrated with regions and different countries, including European Union and USA, making the Andean trade-hub as an ideal platform.
Colombia is located strategically to access to Latin America and the Caribbean region. A market worth exploring!
Colombia has attractive incentives and regulated benefits to foreign investors, which facilitates the entrance in the Americas.

The most important decision makers of the region will be present in Bogota – Get ready for some powerful partnerships!

WOOD & FURNITURE MARKET

One of the most important drivers in the Colombian economy is the construction industry.

The wood production and furniture manufacturing industry trends are focused on sustainable products, making necessary to reflect the commitment with the forestry sector and the supply of new disruptive materials.
The fluctuation in the global economy, diversal environmental and geopolitical factors constantly impact the industry; as a result the use of spaces has changed drastically. The spaces design and adaptability increase the demand for wood, wood subproducts and furniture.
There is a high demand for boards and wood pieces from Latin America and the Caribbean Region.
The forestry industry in Latin America is relevant and with high potential for forestry plantations supporting the wood production. According to forcasts in Colombia in 2052 the wood sector could represent 9% of total GDP.
Almost 5,500 companies in Colombia are furniture manufacturers.
Bogota leads the industrial production and furniture manufacturing with more than 40% of the furniture companies located in the capital of Colombia.

interzum bogota offers you the best opportunities for entering this high potential market.

PROFESSIONAL AND EXPERIENCED ORGANISERS.

Two strong partners have joined forces to create an ideal platform on an international level.

Koelnmesse is the world’s top trade fair organiser in the furnishings, interiors and design segment sector. Hosted at the trade fair grounds in Cologne/Germany, interzum as the leading trade fair for the global industry, it forms the central communication point for the design of our living and working worlds of tomorrow - and is therefore the perfect place to give new impetus to the entire furniture world. interzum stands for innovative concepts and fresh approaches. In addition to the event at its Cologne headquarters, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio with international trade fairs in key growth markets around the globe, including interzum bogota in Colombia and interzum guangzhou in China.

Further information: Trade fair for furniture production and interior | interzum

The International Center for Business and Exhibitions Corferias in Bogota promotes the industrial, social, cultural and commercial development in the Andes Region, Central America and the Caribbean. With over 60 years of experience, Corferias seeks to widen cooperation between Colombia and the world community through the organization of fairs, exhibitions, events and conventions, generating important contacts between visitors and exhibitors in facilities operated under international standards.

Further Information is available at: www.corferias.com