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Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) is a trade association representing the commercial interests of 220 U.S. manufacturers of woodworking equipment, cutting tools and accessories. Collectively, WMMA members account for more than 75 percent of U.S. woodworking machinery output.
WMMA strongly encourages its member companies to take advantage of international business opportunities to strengthen their market positions domestically and overseas and helps them begin exporting or works to help those already exporting increase their international sales.
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| WMMA exhibit at LIGNA+ 2005 |
Trade fair participation, and LIGNA+ in particular, play an important role. WMMA has been exhibiting at LIGNA+ for more than 15 years and will continue to participate in 2007 with a booth and lounge on the exhibit floor where members can exhibit and entertain guests.
For more information about WMMA at LIGNA+, e-mail Harold Zassenhaus, WMMA Export Director, at hzassenhaus@fernley.com.
Visit WMMA on the web at www.wmma.org.
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LIGNA+ HANNOVER, one of the world's leading trade fairs for the forestry and wood industries, will use the theme "Machines, Materials & Applications" during its 14–18 May 2007 run at the Hannover Fairgrounds in Hannover, Germany.
Deutsche Messe AG, organizer of LIGNA+, projects that 1,800-plus exhibiting companies from 50 countries will present the latest technologies and trends in woodworking and wood processing to more than 100,000 attendees.
Following is the complete 2007 exhibit program:
Visit www.ligna.de to learn more.
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| EXPO Canopy at LIGNA+ |
At LIGNA+ 2007, energy promises to be an even hotter topic than it was in 2005. Fossil fuels such as petroleum and natural gas are in limited supply, whereas wood continually replenishes itself and, when burned, ultimately has a neutral effect on CO2 levels.
Wood as fuel will be showcased underneath the Expo Canopy within the Forestry sector of the show, while a number of conferences and special presentations will also examine the topic. Examples include:
- Business and Export Forum for Wood Energy
- Wood to Heat the Future
- Wood Fuel Logistics
- Energy Production Live
- Entrepreneurial Competence Center
- NRW Forestry & Wood Cluster
- Biomass Farm
Click here to learn more.
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LIGNA+ is organized by product sector, so as an exhibitor you will meet qualified professionals who are seeking the products and services you sell. Plus, LIGNA+ offers a full range of services to help companies stage a successful exhibit. Sign up today and get ready to:
- Connect with 100,000 attendees who are seeking the newest applications, products and technologies
- Network with 1,700 exhibiting companies that are also potential partners
- Generate awareness among more than 650 journalists from 46 countries
- Discover the latest trends and evaluate your competition
- Gain knowledge and develop new ideas from conferences, lectures and presentations
Click here to learn more.
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Export-minded U.S. companies can take advantage of several cost-effective LIGNA+ exhibit options:
- Rent raw floor space and construct your own exhibit: click here for brochures, pricing information and registration forms.
- Sign up for an all-inclusive Fair Package: this option—which consists of floor space, a modular exhibit, and an extensive range of services—is ideal for exhibitors who want to minimize the time and effort required for show preparation.
- Ask you industry association to sponsor a group pavilion: we work with many organizations to develop cost-effective group exhibits and tradeshow marketing programs.
- Join the WMMA Pavilion: located in Hall 12, the WMMA Pavilion features export promotion services and support as well as shared booth space. If you decide to exhibit on your own, ask to be co-located near the WMMA Pavilion.
For more information, call Rita Dommermuth at (609) 987-1202, ext. 206, e-mail rdommermuth@hfusa.com, or visit www.ligna.de.
For WMMA Pavilion information, contact Harold Zassenhaus at hzassenhaus@fernley.com.
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Representatives from Deutsche Messe AG and VDMA, the organizers of LIGNA+, will be in Atlanta at IWF 2006 (23–26 August). Stop by and visit the LIGNA+ team at Booth BC5, Connector Concourse B/C.
For more information, call Rita Dommermuth at (609) 987-1202, ext. 206, or e-mail rdommermuth@hfusa.com.
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LIGNA+ HANNOVER 2005 concluded its 2–6 May 2005 run on an extremely positive note: the Hannover Fairgrounds hosted 100,000 attendees and 1,857 exhibiting companies on 1.4 million square feet of display area. Notably, attendance from outside Germany increased to 43,600 (2003: 40,100). The show's new concept—which included a sharpened focus on the skilled trades (wood crafts) and introduced many theme pavilions—was met with widespread approval by attendees, exhibitors and journalists.
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| Attendees exit the tram at the Nord 1 entrance to the Hannover Fairgrounds during LIGNA+ 2005. |
The U.S. contingent was comprised of 40 exhibiting companies and 5,700 attendees. "In the U.S., we also have a major trade fair serving this sector, but it is nowhere near as international as LIGNA+," noted Kenneth R. Hutton, Executive Vice President of the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA). "Only in Hannover do we get to meet customers from all over the world who are particularly important to our suppliers of special tools for the solid wood working sector."
| LIGNA+ 2005: Non-German Attendees by Region |
| Region |
Percentage |
| European Union |
55.5 |
| North and South America |
13 |
| Western Europe |
9.7 |
| East Asia |
7.7 |
| Eastern Europe |
3.9 |
| Africa |
3.8 |
| Australia, Pacific Region |
3.6 |
| Middle East, Central Asia |
2.8 |
Click here for the complete LIGNA+ profile.
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Did you know that 95 percent of the world's consumers live in other countries and that the benefits of exporting are enormous?
Getting started on your own export strategy is easy with help from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Commercial Service, which offer services that range from counseling and market research to on-site tradeshow assistance and matchmaking.
Good starting points are the EXPORT.GOV and BUY USA websites, where you will find export information by country, trade leads, helpful hints, and links to Commercial Service offices in the U.S. and overseas.
Then contact a trade specialist in your region who will help you develop your international strategy. Call 1-800- USA-TRAD(E) or find a trade specialist online and get answers to your export questions.
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- C. R. Onsrud Inc.
- Capital Machine Intl Corp.
- General Kinematics
- IFS Industries, Inc.
- James L. Taylor Mfg. Co.
- Kleiberit Adhesives USA Inc.
- Kreg Tool Company
- M-E-C Company
- Mereen-Johnson Machine Company
- Merritt Plywood Machinery, Inc.
- Metriguard Inc.
- MultiCam GmbH
- Newman Machine Company Inc.
- Original Saw Company
- Safety Speed Cut Mfg. Co. Inc.
- Stiles Machinery Inc.
- Unique Machine & Tool Co.
- Willamette Valley Company
- Wisconsin Knife Works Inc.
- Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America
*As of 24 July 2006; subject to change without notice.
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