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China Wood Export! China Would Export! Wood Export & Import Conference
October 28-30 2003, Shanghai Worldfield Convention Hotel, PR China Highlights
China's growth in wood products manufacturing and trade over the last decade has been astounding: China is now the second largest supplier of wood products to the U.S.. China's exports to Europe have grown, with the focus always on "value-added" products. China has become the world's leading supplier of wooden furniture. China has 5,000 wooden flooring manufacturers. In 2002, US imports of hardwood flooring from China more than doubled, to over US$13 million. Due to the rise in wood product exports, and the surging domestic demand, China has become the world's leading market for logs and hardwood lumber.

2003

Conference Presentations - up-to-date information on the export markets for Chinese wood products, provided by international industry experts and major wood importers Company Introductions - Short presentations by a large group of Chinese wood product manufacturers, foreign raw material suppliers and foreign wood products importers, followed by scheduled meeting times Networking opportunities - coffee times, Hosted lunches and networking reception Exhibition booth for wood products for export market and raw material suppliers during two days' conference. Focused on China wood products export and raw material import Field trip to major Chinese suppliers of plywood, doors, flooring, furniture, and other secondary processed wood products.

Unique Opportunity -- Meet with qualified Chinese manufactures, -- Choose the best Chinese suppliers -- Find potential raw material buyers!
Organized by
China Wood International Inc.

www.chinawood.net

China Wood Export & Import Conference 2003

About China Wood International Inc
With 10 years experience, China Wood International provides market information and investigation for foreign enterprises on Chinese wood products, and helps foreign companies explore the Chinese market. The company's web site, www.chinawood.org, was set up in 1998 and has been appraised as the best website in the Chinese wood industry, with more than 7800 registered members. Information on selling and purchasing, exhibition and media, market update, etc. can be found on the website. China Wood International has established good cooperative relationships with associations, media, exhibitions, big companies, wood market places and government agencies, both domestic and international. The company also holds international conferences and timber tours to promote the wood and wood products trade between Chinese and overseas companies.

Supported by
Wood Resources International (USA), International Wood Products Association (USA), R.E.Taylor & Associates Ltd, (Canada), RH Donnelly & Associates, (New Zealand), Japan Lumber Journal, National Timber Distribution Association (China), China Forestry Products Industry Association

Conference Preliminary Program Tuesday, October 28

Up-to-date information on the export markets for Chinese wood products, provided by international industry experts and major wood importers. In addition, the discussion will focus on raw material needs and sources for the Chinese wood product manufacturers. Opening Address Ralph Bean Deputy Director of Agriculture Trade Office of USA in China Zhu Guang qian Director of China Timber Distribution Association Main Presentation Robert Flynn Director of Wood Resource International Inc. "Raw material sources for the Chinese wood products producers - Recommendations for Southern Hemisphere Pine and Eucalyptus, and Russian Timber" Networking Coffee Time Main Presentation Russell Taylor Director of R.E.Taylor & Associates "Chinese Business and Market Opportunities in Finished Products with Americans and Europeans: What You should know and other Issues / constraints" Robert Donnelly, President of R.H. Donnelly & Associates, "Exporting pine lumber products from the southern hemisphere and value-adding trends". Luncheon time

October 28-30 2003, Shanghai Worldfield Convention Hotel, PR China

China Wood Export & Import Conference 2003

Main presentation Hongfan Li President of China Wood International Inc. " China Wood Export & China Would Export!" Introduction of Chinese wood products suppliers, and scheduled networking opportunities. -- Each company will be allotted a short time to introduce their company, and to describe the type of materials offered for export. -- Following the afternoon coffee break, companies will be placed at marked tables to allow for networking opportunities.

Wednesday, October 29
Introduction by overseas importers and raw-material suppliers and scheduled networking opportunities. -- Each company will be allotted a short time to introduce their company, and to describe either the raw materials being offered to Chinese companies or the type of products they are seeking to import. -- Following the morning coffee break, companies will be placed at marked tables to allow for networking opportunities. Luncheon time Trade show of high quality Chinese wood products for the export market

Thursday, October 30

Field trip to major Chinese suppliers of doors, flooring, furniture, and other secondary processed wood products.

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Sponsorships offer immediate market exposure and contact with targeted potential clients. Take advantage of this gathering of executives in wood industry an promote your products and services at this conference. Kindly contact the China Wood at exporter@chinawood.org

There are thousands of Chinese wood products companies, but only the best are oriented to supplying the international markets. Coming to the conference is a unique opportunity to listen to, meet and talk with some of the best wood products exporters in China, in one location. At least 120 Chinese qualified manufactures by estimated will attend this conference, and this is a very cost effective method for buyers to meet Chinese suppliers because so many will be in the conference at one time.

October 28-30 2003, Shanghai Worldfield Convention Hotel, PR China

China Wood Export & Import Conference 2003

Registration Fee
Registration fee Be an Early Bird! Register and pay before September 8 2003 and save US$100! US$495 Registrations made after September 8 2003 will be charged the regular fee US$595 The second and subsequent delegates (from the same billing address) get 10% discount off! Group registration made and paid before September 8 2003 US$446 Group registration made after September 8 2003 US$536 Registration fee is inclusive of attendance for the 2-day conference, 1-day site visit to major Chinese suppliers of doors, flooring, furniture, and other secondary processed wood products, a set of conference documentation, refreshments and luncheons during the conference. It does not include accommodation and travel expenses of delegates.

Payment Information:

Payment should be wire transferred to China Wood's account: Bank Name: Bank of America Account No.: 0054 8374 5174 Routing number(ABA#): 063100277 Company: China Wood International, Inc

Five Easy ways to enquiry & register:

Phone: 0086-10-82357166 Fax: 0086-10-82358779 Mail: A-2009 Jinqiuzhichun, Zhichun Rd, Haidian District, Beijing 100088 China E-mail: exporter@chinawood.org Internet: www.chinawood.org/english/chukou/3.asp

Registration Form
Name: Company: Address: Zip/Postal Code: Telephone: Website: Fax: City/State/Province: Country: E-mail: Title:

Hotel Information:

Shanghai Worldfield Convention Hotel Address: 2106 Hong Qiao Road, Shanghai 200335, China Tel: 0086-21-62703388 ext 1205 Fax: 0086-21-62704554 Conference attendees will share the discount on the hotel room.Please contact Wendy Wu at conventh@public.sta.net.cn to find more information. October 28-30 2003, Shanghai Worldfield Convention Hotel, PR China