CIFM/interzum guangzhou, to be held from 28 to 31 March at the Canton Exhibition Complex, is Asia's largest trade fair platform dedicated to the furniture manufacturing industry. 

Every year, the Guangzhou event brings together the world's leading companies in woodworking, furniture production and interior design.

'Surpass', theme of CIFM/interzum guangzhou 2024 

The theme of this year's event is 'Surpass', an invitation to those companies in the sector that want to remain competitive, grow and take a leading position in the furniture industry market, to review their strategies, reshape old patterns and reposition themselves internationally. 

CIFM/interzum guangzhou 2024 will be revamped and further expanded: an area of 160,000 square metres will host over 1,200 exhibitors from all over the world. The event will be held in conjunction with the second phase of the 53rd CIFF Guangzhou, which focuses on office and retail furniture, and is expected to attract more than 150,000 trade visitors.

A global network for the entire industry 

CIFM/interzum guangzhou 2024 aims to create a strong global network covering the entire supply chain. This year's event will be attended by around 200 leading international companies. 

Halls 14.1 and 15.1 showcase premium upholstery components and fabrics, along with the latest in interior decoration, decorative papers and edgings for furniture finishing, panels and adhesives.

Well-known Italian brands such as Diviemme, Furnital, Italiana Ferramenta, Permo, Pessotto Reti, Sige, Unionplast and Vibo will display their entire range of high-quality products. A wide range of materials representing different styles of cladding will be presented in the Materials section. 

Numerous leading international companies in the area of surface materials - including Schattdecor, Rehau, impress, Interprint (IP), LamiGraf, Renolit and Munksjö - will offer complete solutions to meet different requirements. The American Hardwood Export Council and American Softwoods will demonstrate their expertise in the wood industry.

The Design Originale 2.0 event showcases, along an innovative route, iconic brands that are focused on originality, research and development in the decorative panel industry. The CMF Trends International Material Gallery promotes interaction between companies and designers with the aim of creating a true source of inspiration for global interior design.

Leading international manufacturers 

The Machinery sector occupies five halls in Area C and is the benchmark for innovation and digital transformation in the furniture industry. With a focus on the promotion of artificial intelligence and integrated solutions, this sector brings together leading international manufacturers of woodworking, sewing and upholstery machinery and mattress production machinery.

SCM, Paolino Bacci, Biesse, HOMAG, Leitz and Freud are among the leading woodworking machinery manufacturers exhibiting at CIFM/interzum guangzhou. Moreover, thanks to an exclusive partnership with the European Federation of Manufacturers of Woodworking Machinery (EUMABOIS), interzum guangzhou 2024 is strengthening its ties with the European woodworking machinery sector. 

interzum guangzhou Award: prizes for excellence 

The interzum guangzhou Award enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry and is now widely recognised. Each year, a selected jury assesses the best products. Renowned international material and design experts such as Dick Spierenburg, Sascha Peters and Kristina Meyer will be part of the jury for the next edition. Once again this year, the interzum Guangzhou Award is set to become a benchmark for outstanding companies and products.