The 25th China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou) (well-known as CIFF), in the hope of further liftoff of the furniture industry, featuring the latest trends of the furniture industry, was launched with the China International Outdoor & Leisure Fair (Guangzhou), Homedecor & Housewares China, China International Ceramics Exhibition (Guangzhou), China (Guangzhou) International Trade Fair for Home Textiles and China International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Raw Materials Fair (Guangzhou)/interzum guangzhou, bringing unlimited opportunities to the industry.

The total area of CIFF exceeded 520,000 square meters, with 2,822 exhibitors participating in the fair. As the exhibition scale was expanded, there was an obvious increase in the number of buyers visiting the show. It attracted 147,393 visitors to the show, an increase of 8.1% over the same period last year, including 113, 203 domestic buyers and 34,190 overseas buyers.

Inspiring Events, Driving Creativity
CIFF, as a significant trading and communication platform for the whole industry, was held concurrently with the multilevel on-site events with different themes. The industrial professionals like associations, media, workshops, professors and designers were invited to participate, striving to promote the development of the furniture industry.

The 2nd Works Show of Furniture Design
The 2nd Works Show of Furniture Design was an open-minded event, aiming at cultivating, presenting and nurturing Chinese original design in the long term. Elites in the furniture design field brought in the edging & foreseeing works and ideas at the exclusive showrooms which offers a wonderful chance for designers, design enthusiasts and professionals to show and communicate with one another.

World Class Outdoor Design
With greater diversification in 2010, the “World Class Outdoor Design Gallery” displayed more outdoor items and decorations by international brands. In the relevant seminar, exports from Europe and America shared their opinions to the cooperation of overseas designers and Chinese manufacturers. The international market trends were revealed during the speeches.

Insightful Forum on Chinese Hometextile Design
The high-level forum gathered the nation-wide experts and top domestic designers for the first time to add a strong academic touch to the trade fair. Professionals communicated their ideas on the trends and features of the home textile industry, offering inspirations to the further development.

Office Environment Theme Pavilion
CIFF-Office Show 2010 created the Office Environment Theme Pavilion under the theme of “Space• Future” for the first time and was highly praised by the industry, infusing the new development philosophy with concepts of humanity, ergonomics, eco-friendly design and inducing broader views of office elements like new technology, light, flooring & facilities into the China’s office furniture industry.

Comments from Exhibitors
"We’ve met many potential Chinese clients in the exhibition. They would help us to further explore our international markets."
Bilal Saglam
Export Sales Executive, YATPA (ALFEMO A.S.)

"I’m very satisfied with the exhibition and we would participate in the 26th CIFF (Guangzhou) in September 2010."
Okan Cekmegeli
Business Development Executive, CILEK A.S.

"Buyers streamed in our booth on the first day. And we have already signed the agreement with the distributors from over 40 regions just within one day."
Li Hongguang, GM of China North Area Marketing System
POSH FURNITURE CO., LTD. (BEIJING)

"As an integrated exhibition for the work space, CIFF-Office Show runs in accordance with the leading edge concept and the future trend of modern office industry. Our participation here not only aims to showcase our new furniture products but also to present our comprehensive understanding of future office space."
Zhao Linfei, Manager
ONLEAD FURNITURE (CHINA) CO., LTD.

"CIFM is the exhibition we pay greatest importance to. The feedback here is excellent."
Huang Haibo, Area Business GM
HOMAG CHINA GOLDEN FIELD LTD.

Comments from Buyers and Media
"I could find what we wanted very soon with so many and clear categories at the show."
Marek Kubanik from Poland

"It is our first trip to CIFF, and we are happy to see a large quantity of diversified and top quality furniture. We have no communication problem with the exhibitor at all."

"The exhibit design at the CIFF is humanized, fashionable and environment-friendly, which is just right for the market. I have come to the cooperation with several exhibitors and would further the detail later."
Liu Jianguo
A Buyer from Jiangsu Province

"CIFF-Office Show has a large scale so that we can purchase the office furniture and facilities in the one-stop way and easily find the new product in the market. The supportive facilities here are really helpful. The VIP lounge provides us with a good environment for the communication with partners."
Christian Swartz, an Australian Buyer

"CIFF-Office Show accords with the present market demands, and is an ideal platform for us to obtain the information about office furniture and facilities. We also take the great opportunity to seek new partners."
A Designer of China Root Design

"CIFM can reflect the overall development of the industry and facilitate our “one-stop” purchasing for the products for furniture production."
Sun Ming
A Furniture Manufacturer

"This is the first time for me to attend the CIFF. The exhibition is a real eye-opener for me. It is believed that the exhibition is good for information exchange and further promotes the cooperation between Malaysian and Chinese furniture industries."
Mr. Jason Ng, Business Development Manager
One2furniture.com

Source: CIFF