From 28 to 31 March, CIFM / interzum guangzhou once again on stage at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China
As Asia’s premier trade platform for the upstream furniture manufacturing industry, the exhibition brought together over 1,500 exhibitors from nearly 30 countries, spanning an impressive 180,000 square metres. Held in conjunction with the second phase of the China International Furniture Fair (Office and Commercial Space), the event welcomed 220,932 trade visitors, a 2.68% increase compared to 2024. Among this audience, overseas visitors grew by 3.66% year-on-year, setting a new benchmark for international engagement.
Centred around the theme “Play Bigger”, this year’s edition served as a powerful showcase of global synergies, offering a dynamic blueprint for the future of the furniture industry. Over 240 leading international brands participated, with strong backing from the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS). Exhibitor delegations from Germany and Turkey, along with organisations such as the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), American Softwoods, Quebec Wood Export Bureau (QWEB), and the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC), returned in large numbers. Together, they showcased cutting-edge technologies, premium hardware, innovative materials, high-performance fabrics, sustainable adhesives and engineered panels, demonstrating the full spectrum of next-generation furniture manufacturing.
The trade fair’s professional atmosphere and strong commercial outcomes received great praise from the exhibitors. “At the American Hardwood Export Council, we promote a wide range of American hardwood species for furniture manufacturing and design. AHEC has exhibited at interzum guangzhou more than ten times in recent years, and we’ve been consistently satisfied with the experience,” said the organisation’s regional director for Southeast Asia and Greater China, John Chan. “We’ve found it to be a valuable platform for supporting the growth of our industry, and we certainly hope to return again next year.”
Alongside cutting-edge product showcases, a rich line-up of forums and feature events broadened perspectives and fuelled fresh thinking. This year’s interzum guangzhou Award recognised 15 outstanding innovations, selected by an international jury and presented in a dedicated display area. Their achievements in technological innovation, design and material applications provided inspiration for future furniture development.
The VSIL Forum, presented under the theme “Design Utopia”, returned to the event with a renewed focus on “New Reality, New Solutions”. By fostering an open dialogue between international designers and pioneering players in the supply chain, the forum explored practical avenues for integrating design into manufacturing in order to drive high-quality industry growth.
Also hosted during the trade fair, the Boundless Innovation Forum highlighted innovation in decorative panel surface design, bringing together experts, designers and manufacturers from around the world. The discussions in the forum addressed emerging trends in surface technology and the evolving needs of the decorative panel segment, offering in-depth insights into the entire value chain, from production to applications.
The success of CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2025 marks a pivotal moment as Asia’s furniture manufacturing industry continues its transition from volume-based output to innovation-driven, sustainable development. Looking ahead, the trade fair remains committed to building a global platform that drives resource integration, exchanges of ideas and value creation.
The next edition of CIFM / interzum guangzhou will be held from 28 to 31 March 2026 at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou.
“In 1982, my father founded our company and still works with us today with two other younger brothers. We export to Europe, Russia, Latin America and Italy. We have high-level customers who have been supporting us for years. We have focused – especially in recent times – on mobile hardware and participate directly in a dozen trade fairs a year to make the worth of our product known. During this year we have been exhibiting in Brazil and Argentina, while last year partook in a trade fair in Bogotá. In the future, we aim to extend our clientele to some African countries. We employ 600 people and have two manufacturing locations with fully automated manufacturing facilities, and annual sales of over 65 million USD.
CIFF Guangzhou represents an unmissable showcase for the world of furniture, and in particular, this edition outmatched all expectations, with a large turnout of professional visitors. We presented our latest innovations and noticed a substantial growth in international visitors.”
“Our large Group has operated in the furniture world for over 40 years with 1,200 employees working in 13 international offices, including China. We have a turnover of close to 40 million euros, and for years we have been participating in international trade fairs, especially those for precision mechanics and automation. Since 2004, we have moved towards the furniture field with cushioning and automatic closing systems, used above all in kitchens and furniture in general.
For us, CIFF Guangzhou now has a strategic role to consolidate and increase our presence in the markets, thanks to the development of our products in terms of quality and technology. A constantly growing fair that once again offered new proposals and a complete overview of the entire furniture sector. An extraordinary platform that represents a moment to showcase our production to old and new customers, but gives us references and ideas to develop new products and commercial strategies, too”.
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