Wood, furniture expo to be held from January 17

Kathmandu, Jan. 8

The 10^th Nepal Wood International Expo, along with the 5^th Nepal International Furniture Expo and the Nepal HomeTex and Home Décor International Expo, is set to take place on 17-19 January at the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Centre in Kathmandu.

This international exhibition is being jointly organised by Media Space Solutions, Futurex Trade Fair and Events, and ETSIPL.

According to them, the event will feature over 100 stalls representing domestic and international brands. Companies specialising in furniture, plywood, timber tools, laminates, hardware, and home textiles will showcase their products and services. Dealers, sub-dealers, and retailers will also provide insights into the latest innovations and advancements in the wood and furniture industry.

"For the past nine years, this expo has been a significant platform for introducing cutting-edge technologies and products to the Nepali market," the organisers said in a statement.

This year’s event promises a broader participation of sectors, including furniture, plywood, laminates, home textiles, hardware, wood-related machinery and tools, furnishing materials, mattresses, raw materials, and finished products. The exhibition aims to connect global brands with the Nepali market and promote the adoption of modern technologies in local industries.

This exhibition has been instrumental in driving modernisation and growth in Nepal’s wood, furniture, and home textile industries, said the organisers. Informative seminars, interactive workshops, and live demonstrations will also be held at the venue.

According to the organisers, the expo will serve as a gateway for the adoption of globally successful practices and technologies, facilitating their availability to local businesses and industries.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 9 January 2025.