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15 January 2019, 17:47

Belarusian furniture manufacturers featured at IMM Cologne 2019

MINSK, 15 January (BelTA) - Belarusian national exhibition presented at the international furniture and interiors fair IMM Cologne 2019, Germany, spokesperson for Bellesbumprom Ruzhena Novitskaya told BelTA.

Belarusian furniture manufacturers are participating in IMM Cologne 2019 with a single exposition. It features Molodechnomebel, Ivatsevichdrev, Gomel Furniture Factory Progress, ZovLenEvromebel, Gomeldrev, Mogilevdrev, Rechitsadrev, Fandok, Almaz-Luks, Barro.

Addressing the participants and guests of the Belarusian exposition, Belarusian Ambassador to Germany Denis Sidorenko noted that Germany is one of the key trade, economic and investment partners for Belarus. Over the past two years the cooperation has significantly intensified across all fronts. Belarusian export to Germany rose more than 30% in 2018. The volume of German investment in the Belarusian economy has grown more than twice. Belarus is implementing a number of new investment projects involving German capital. Woodworking and timber products account for a significant share of Belarusian exports to Germany. “Following the modernization of the major woodworking companies, the export potential of the sector has grown substantially. Products are of high-quality, meet the highest standards. The Belarusian exposition at IMM Cologne 2019 is visual confirmation of this. It showcases the products that are in demand here, in the European Union as a whole and in Germany in particular. Suffice it to say that in January-November 2018 the export of Belarus' timber and woodworking industry to Germany surged by 40% to $189 million. I am confident that there is still potential. The companies are growing, find new partners, gaining foothold in new markets,” the ambassador noted.

Vice chairman of Bellesbumprom Concern Mikhail Kasko stressed that participation in the large-scale international fair in Cologne is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the production and export capacities of the Belarusian woodworking industry. “Today the Belarusian furniture is the brand known far beyond the borders of our country. It is gratifying to say that we continue to expand our presence in the European market. The figures confirm that. Export of furniture is growing, and we see a great interest of customers and numerous European companies in the Belarusian exposition. Today is the second day of IMM Cologne 2019, and we have already held a series of negotiations, productive meetings with international companies. Many more meetings have been scheduled. We expect good results from the exhibition,” Mikhail Kasko noted.

The Belarusian companies are participating in IMM Cologne 2019 in Germany under the auspices of Bellesbumprom Concern and the Association of Woodworking and Furniture Industry Companies with the support of the Embassy of Belarus in Germany. The exhibition operator is Belinterexpo of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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