National Hardwood Magazine - December 2023

AHEC REPORT ESTABLISHED

AHEC REPORT ESTABLISHED 1977 ESTABLISHED 2013 2024 AHEC Events And Pavilions Are Opportunities To Connect With Customers And Find New Buyers In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more important than ever. The American Hardwood Export Council is planning a busy schedule of events in 2024 to develop these connections for your company and grow your global markets. In addition to what we expect to be a full slate of design, marketing, educational and networking events, AHEC has also planned pavilions at nine of the largest wood trade and furniture trade shows in the world in 2024, as well as an AHEC Convention in China. These pavilions will make premier representation available to American companies at the busiest events of the year for just 0 per booth. In 2024 we plan to host a U.S. Hardwood Pavilion at these events: IndiaWood, Bangalore, India (Feb 22-26) Dubai Woodshow, Dubai, UAE (Mar 5-7) Interzum Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China (Mar 28-31) FIMMA Maderalia, Valencia, Spain (May 14-17) SylvaWood, Shanghai, China (June 24-26) TechnoMueble, Guadalajara, Mexico (Aug 14-17) FMC Shanghai, Shanghai, China (Sept 10-13) INTERMOB, Istanbul, Turkey (Sept 12-15) AHEC Convention, China (September) TIWF Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand (Sept 18-20) Each year AHEC attends over 40 trade shows globally to promote American Hardwoods, research market potential, and drive local purchasing behavior. In our experience, these shows we have selected provide the best opportunity this year for an American company to connect with local buyers and build strong relationships. Of course, our participation in all of these events is subject to travel restrictions and funding through the Farm Bill, and event dates are subject to change. IndiaWood in Bangalore, India will be our first pavilion of the year and is set up to accommodate up to 14 companies. Though traditionally a difficult place for Americans to do business, India has made rapid advances in the manufacturing sector and wood processing industry over the last few years. 2023 was a record year for exports of U.S. Hardwoods to India as our “exotic” woods are becoming a desired commodity in the local market. We have also seen an increase in exports of U.S. Hardwoods in value grades and species for re-export furniture. AHEC will also organize grading seminars and factory visits after this show in the Jaipur region of Rajasthan. Dubai Woodshow is the cornerstone of the timber business in the Middle East, with buyers from all over the region in attendance. Many Middle Eastern countries BY MICHAEL SNOW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICAN HARDWOOD EXPORT COUNCIL, STERLING, VA 703-435-2900 WWW.AHEC.ORG Please turn to page 76 CONVENIENCE 3 offices to serve you better: Montreal, QC Alliston, ON Chesapeake, VA EXPERTISE Specializing in Lumber Exports out of North America MOVING YOUR FREIGHT FORWARD Your supply chain demands a freight forwarder that understands your products, suppliers and trade patterns, all while providing flexible customer service for your needs. We seamlessly integrate freight forwarding services with our deep knowledge of the lumber industry. Scan to request a Quote 855-682-1637 www.kingcitynorthamerica.com 20 DECEMBER 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry DECEMBER 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 21