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  • Dubai WoodShow 2025 to Host Global Traders & Experts in Timber and Logistics Markets

    Dubai WoodShow 2025 to Host Global Traders & Experts in Timber and Logistics Markets

    The highly anticipated Dubai WoodShow 2025 the premier platform for the wood and woodworking machinery industry in the Middle East and North Africa, scheduled to take place from April 14 to 16, 2025, will convene leading industry professionals, traders, experts, and key stakeholders from across the global timber and logistics markets,the event organizers said in an official statement issued in Dubai,Thursday

    Alongside the exhibition, the event will serve as a premier platform for discussions on market trends, innovations, and emerging opportunities within the sector. Attendees will gain valuable insights through a series of expert-led panel discussions and sessions designed to address critical industry developments.

    Key Sessions and Distinguished Speakers

    North African Timber Market Outlook

    Industry specialists will examine the timber trade landscape in North Africa, highlighting key opportunities and challenges. Featured speakers include:

    • Sabrina Maouche, Sales Representative, Fiskarheden
    • Karim Gouda, Business Director, GOUDA INVEST AB
    • Guillaume Hotelin, Deputy CEO, Robelbois

    Central European Timber Market Dynamics

    A comprehensive analysis of timber market trends and developments in Central Europe, featuring:

    • Gregor Triltsch, Sales Director, Sawn Timber International, Pfeifer
    • Mario Ehlers, Sales Director, ILIM TIMBER

    Scandinavian & Nordic Timber Market Insights

    Insights into evolving trends shaping the Scandinavian and Nordic timber markets with:

    • Olle Berg, Executive Vice President, Market/Sales & Business Development, Setra
    • Gustav Nyren, CEO, ELE

    MENA Market Outlook

    An in-depth discussion on the future of the timber industry in the Middle East and North Africa, featuring:

    • Amir Rashad, CEO & Founder, Timber Exchange

    Global Ocean Freight Market Analysis

    A critical examination of global ocean freight trends and their implications for timber logistics, featuring:

    • Patrik Patriksson, Senior Chartering Manager, NORDEN
    • Jacob Lind, Chartering – Timber, GOTHENBURG CHARTERING

    North American Lumber Market Outlook

    Leading experts will provide insights into the North American lumber sector:

    • Russ Taylor, Founder & Consultant, Russ Taylor Global
    • Frank Turnbull, Director, US Lumber Sales, Mercer Timber Products
    • David Trent, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Canfor

    Indian and Pakistani Timber Markets

    An exploration of the evolving timber markets in India and Pakistan, featuring:

    • Ayush Gupta, Director, Shree AK Impex
    • Abbas Ali, Founder, World of Timber
    • Shahzad Sabir, CEO, K.U. Trading Company

    European Timber Market Outlook

    A detailed discussion on the European timber industry with insights from:

    • Jesper Egsmark, Group Sourcing and Category Manager, Stark Sourcing
    • Sampsa J. Auvinen, Chairman, CEB-Bois

    Global Lumber Market Forecast

    A forward-looking analysis of global lumber market trends, featuring:

    • Amir Rashad, CEO & Founder, Timber Exchange

    Packaging and Pallet Market Trends

    An exploration of the latest developments in packaging and pallet industries, featuring:

    • Thomas Gents, COO & Executive Board Member, PalletBiz

    GCC & Levant Timber Market Trends

    Insights into the timber industry within the GCC and Levant regions with:

    • Vikash Nihalani, Vice President, PVS
    • Yahia Saidi, General Manager, Al Essami

    The Future of Value-Added Timber in the MENA Region

    An examination of the advancements in value-added timber, featuring:

    • Turki Alotaibi, Chairman, Naqsh

    South American and Australian Timber Market Dynamics

    A comprehensive analysis of timber industry developments in South America and Australia, featuring:

    • Daniel Kokot, Commercial Manager, Berneck
    • Ryan Wolters, Vice President of Sales, CMPC

    Innovative Technologies in Timber and Forestry

    A showcase of cutting-edge technologies shaping the timber and forestry sectors, featuring:

    • Martin Schulze, CEO, BlueBox Systems
    • Levi Farrand, Founder & CEO, DeepForestry
    • Christoffer Johnsson, CEO & Co-Founder, Taigatech

    Join Global Leaders in the Timber & Wood Industry at Dubai WoodShow 2025

    The Dubai WoodShow 2025 remains the foremost international platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and business development in the timber and woodworking sectors. With an extensive program of expert-led discussions, the event promises to deliver invaluable industry insights and strategic business opportunities.

    For further details and to register for the event, please visit [https://www.woodshowglobal.com/dubai].

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  • Launch of World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Expo & Summit (WAM Morocco) 2025 to Advance the Country’s Shift Towards Next-Generation Industries and High-Value Manufacturing

    Launch of World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Expo & Summit (WAM Morocco) 2025 to Advance the Country’s Shift Towards Next-Generation Industries and High-Value Manufacturing

    CASABLANCA, Morocco, November 25, 2024/ — KAOUN International (www.KAOUN-int.com/), Organizer of GITEX, Launches WAM Morocco 2025 with Commitment and Unified Support from Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, CGEM, and AMDIE; WAM Morocco 2025 Will Spotlight Advanced Manufacturing, Sustainable Practices, Next-Gen Logistics, and AI Innovation to Accelerate Industrial Growth.

    The World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Expo & Summit (WAM Morocco) will debut in Casablanca, with unified support to catalyse Morocco’s thriving manufacturing economy towards next-generation industries.

    Endorsed by the Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade and in partnership with key partners, namely the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) and the Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE), WAM Morocco aims to expand the nation’s industrial base, foster new sectors, and drive capacity building for sustainable growth.

    Taking place from 28–30 October 2025 at the Foire Internationale de Casablanca (FIC), WAM Morocco is organised by KAOUN International, the force behind GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest and most influential tech and AI show, and GITEX Africa in Morocco – the continent’s largest tech and start-up event.

    Morocco’s robust manufacturing and logistics base in the automotive and aerospace sectors, boosted by initiatives such as the Fez Smart Factory and $600 million National Port Strategy 2030 (http://apo-opa.co/4eQs4iG), has drawn substantial international investment.

    Morocco has become the largest non-European automotive exporter to Europe. In addition, it has a significant presence in the aerospace sector, with exports totalling $2.2 billion and serving major clients such as Boeing and Airbus. Recent advancements in manufacturing and logistics have strengthened Morocco’s foundation, positioning the nation in the global spotlight as it prepares to host WAM Morocco successfully.

    H.E. Ryad Mezzour, Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, expressed his support, stating: “WAM Morocco represents a significant milestone in Morocco’s journey to becoming one of the foremost hubs for advanced manufacturing in Africa and the world.

    Being part of this event highlights our nation’s commitment to innovation, economic resilience, and industrial leadership. By bringing together global and local expertise, we are creating an environment where high-tech innovation and sustainable practices can thrive, propelling our country and the continent towards a prosperous, technology-driven future.”

    The organiser of WAM Morocco and GITEX Africa, Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International, added: “WAM Morocco is a strategic and powerful manoeuvre for Morocco, accelerating the country’s, and the continent’s, prominence in high-tech industries and unlocking unparalleled access to global technological capabilities.

    This event will create powerful competitive advantages for the Moroccan and African ecosystems. By bringing together the best in innovation, investment, and collaboration, WAM Morocco is set to ignite Africa’s next wave of industrial revolution, paving the way for African nations to lead high-speed growth on the global stage.”

    Event Highlights and Strategic Objectives

    WAM Morocco is set to advance and support Morocco’s vision of becoming a sustainable, globally competitive manufacturing hub by showcasing cutting-edge manufacturing and next-generation technologies in AI, quantum computing, 3D printing, blockchain, and mixed reality.

    WAM Morocco shall feature a range of specialised events, including WAP (World Advanced Packing, Printing, and Plastic Technologies), WARM (World Advanced Rubber & Metal Industrial Technologies), and WASIM (World Advanced Sustainable Manufacturing), each dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in their respective fields.

    Built on Morocco’s industrial success, WAM Morocco aims to accelerate its position as a leader in advanced manufacturing by leveraging AI, deep tech, and sustainable practices. The event will foster public-private partnerships, attract foreign investment, and support local capacity-building, creating a lasting economic impact and strengthening Morocco’s role as a high-tech, sustainable manufacturing powerhouse in Africa.

    Chakib Alj, President of the Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), voiced support for the momentum driving Morocco’s industrial transformation, emphasising the importance of public-private collaboration: “This gathering is more than an event—it’s a vital platform for Moroccan businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage on the world stage, connect with leading international innovators, and form partnerships that will accelerate our industrial progress. By uniting our start-ups and industry leaders with global pioneers, we’re laying the groundwork for sustained growth, competitiveness, and economic resilience. We support this significant initiative and look forward to the long-term economic impact it will bring to Morocco and Africa as a whole.”

    For more information, please visit WAM Morocco’s official website.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of KAOUN International.