COLOMBIA – We are now at less than 50 days before the start of the M & M trade fair, the most important show and trade platform for the wood and furniture industry in the Andean region and Central America. 

To be held from 9 to 12 March, in more than 16,000 m2 of the Corferias fair grounds in Bogota, the M & M fair will showcase a portfolio of machinery, from more than 28 countries across 5 continents, never before seen in the country. In its thirteenth edition, M & M 2016 shows an increase of exhibitors and area of 15% over last version that took place in March 2014.

“We have brought an international exhibition of the best brands in the world, that have chosen the M & M fair as an ideal scenario to meet buyers not only of the Andean Region, but also Central America and the Caribbean. Where the latest technology for the timber and forestry industry can be found. In fact over 45% of the sample will be a showcase of machines of the latest generation for board processing”, says Oscar Bravo, manager of the M & M Fair.

Colombia remains the spearhead of the South American and Central American markets, the presence of globally recognized brands as Homag, Biesse, SCM, Cefla, Felder Holz her, Striebig, Cehisa, Masterwood, FRAVOL, among many, will ensure the national and regional visitor the best platform for generating business, with direct assistance in Spanish and without large displacements.

Leading industry companies in research and development from countries such as Spain, Brazil, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, USA, Taiwan, Holland, India, Portugal, Canada, Slovenia, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Sweden, Turkey and Japan, are part of the range exhibitors. Technology transfer will be the main topic with the advantages offered by one on one support, demonstrations of operation and professional advise in the selection of each machine.

Visitors to the M & M Fair in Corferias, will find everything from the latest robotic developments for board and furniture processing, to new technological solutions within the value chain of this important industry in the region. They may also consult through http://www.feria-mm.com/, the exhibitors and international brands present, as well as their stand location.