CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2025: Redefining Asia's Furniture Industry
GUANGZHOU, China, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From 28 to 31 March 2025, CIFM / interzum guangzhou, co-organised by Koelnmesse, returns to the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, setting the stage for Asia's furniture industry. With more than 20 years of success in China, the event, which has its roots in the leading trade fair interzum in Germany, has developed into the most important platform for furniture production and innovations in wood processing in the region. Spanning 180,000 square meters, the show covers a full spectrum of solutions, including hardware, interior materials, upholstery materials and accessories, upholstery machinery, woodworking machinery, wood and panels, and surface treatments.
As a key hub in the Greater Bay Area, CIFM / interzum guangzhou continues to connect global trade and integrate industry resources. Embracing the theme "Play Bigger", the 2025 edition challenges the industry to push limits, explore new frontiers, and unlock game-changing innovations.
Frederik Meyer, President of the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS), affirms the event's significance:"interzum guangzhou is the reference event for the furniture and woodworking industry in Asia. An unmissable opportunity to discover the latest innovations, forge strategic partnerships, and consolidate your presence in this dynamic and ever-growing market."
Over 240 Leading Global Brands Set to Take the Stage
Driven by AI, material advancements, and smart connectivity, the furniture industry is undergoing a transformative shift. At the same time, sustainability and evolving consumer preferences are fueling demand for eco-friendly, high-performance solutions. CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2025 provides a strategic platform for businesses to navigate these changes, capitalize on unparalleled networking opportunities and stay ahead of market trends with over 1,500 exhibitors, including more than 240 international brands.
Featured international exhibitors include:
Ateja, Baillie Lumber, Bostik, Boyteks, Cyber Lock, DewertOkin, GTA, Henkel, impress, Interprint, LamiGraf, LIEN'A, limoss, LINAK, MATCH GRAPHICS, Maus, Munksjö, OVVO, PRINTECH KR, REHAU, Renolit, Schattdecor, SIMALFA®, Paolino Bacci, Pollmeier, Pfleiderer, and more.
The event will also welcome renowned pavilions and industry associations, including:
- Germany and Turkey Pavilions
- American Hardwood Export Council
- American Softwood Association
- Quebec Wood Export Bureau
- Malaysian Timber Council
These industry heavyweights will bring a strong international presence and cross-border collaboration opportunities to the show.
High-Impact Events: Unlocking Market Insights
Beyond product showcases, CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2025 will host a series of high-level forums, awards, seminars, and networking sessions, offering exclusive insights and cutting-edge strategies.
interzum guangzhou Award: Recognizing Innovation & Sustainability
The prestigious interzum guangzhou Award — comprising the "interzum guangzhou Exclusive" and "Outstanding Furniture Accessories" categories — will be presented on the first day of the show, honoring 15 pioneering products that demonstrate technological excellence, global scalability, and sustainable innovation. These award-winning solutions will be on display in Hall 14.1 of the International Hall, providing attendees with a first-hand look at emerging trends such as AI-driven smart furniture, circular materials, and user-centric design.
VSIL Forum: The Future of Design & Supply Chains
Under the theme "Design Utopia", the VSIL Forum will explore how design and supply chain players can collaborate for mutual growth in an era of new technologies and evolving consumer demands. Industry leaders from Blum, Gabriel, Henkel, LINAK, Schattdecor, SIMALFA®, byform produktdesign, Kurz Kurz Design, Spierenburg Studio and HAUTE INNOVATION, alongside the Home Color Research Institute, will share insights on the future of design and material innovation.
Surfaces Innovation Forum: Next-Gen Decorative Materials
Surfaces are evolving beyond aesthetics — advanced material technologies are reshaping functionality, sustainability, and durability. The Boundless Innovation Forum will bring together DDL, Neodecortech, REHAU, and Wemhöner to discuss the latest breakthroughs in decorative surfaces and melamine press technology, covering the entire value chain from steel plates and paper to processing and distribution.
To learn more about interzum guangzhou 2025, visit www.interzum-guangzhou.com.
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About the Organisers
Koelnmesse GmbH
Koelnmesse generated more than 400 million euro in revenue worldwide in 2019 and has a workforce of more than 1,000 people. As a city trade fair location in the heart of Europe, it is home to the third-largest trade fairgrounds in Germany and ranks among the top ten in the world, with approximately 400,000 m² of hall space and outdoor area. Each year, Koelnmesse organises and manages around 80 trade fairs, guest events and special events in Cologne and in the most important markets all over the world.
China Foreign Trade Centre Group, Ltd.
The China Foreign Trade Centre Group, Ltd. is a highly qualified and experienced exhibition company. For more than 50 years, it has been organizing the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), the largest trade fair in China. It is also the organizer of CIFF (China International Furniture Fair -Guangzhou), Asia's biggest furniture trade fair.
Koelnmesse – Global Inspiration for Living, Contract and Public Spaces
Koelnmesse is the world's top trade fair organiser for the areas of Living, Contract and Public Spaces.
Alongside the new trade fair duo imm cologne and interior design days cologne (idd cologne), other formats hosted at the trade fair hub of Cologne such as ORGATEC, interzum, FSB, spoga+gafa and aquanale are among the most internationally renowned and established industry gatherings.
These fairs comprehensively represent the interior and design segment, the furniture and interior construction industries' supplying sections, the kitchen world, all topics for the modern working world, garden lifestyle as well as modern work environments, the garden lifestyle, public spaces, sports and leisure facilities, along with saunas, pools and wellness centres.
To complement the events in Cologne, Koelnmesse is constantly strategically expanding its portfolio in key growth markets around the globe. Its foreign trade fairs include La Feria De Diseño Medellín - powered by imm cologne in Colombia, the shows of the ORGATEC brand family with ORGATEC TOKYO in Japan, ORGATEC India in Mumbai and ORGATEC WORKSPACE Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, as well as the trade fairs of the interzum brand family: interzum guangzhou in China, interzum bogota in Colombia, interzum jakarta in Indonesia and interzum forum italy in Bergamo. The "Living, Contract and Public Spaces" portfolio also includes the FSB Sports Show Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.
Further information: https://www.interzum.com/en/trade-fair/interzum/industry-trade-fairs/
Upcoming events:
interzum guangzhou, Guangzhou 28.-31.03.2025
interzum, Cologne, Germany, 20.-23.05.2025
interzum jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, 24.-27.09.2025
interzum bogota, Bogotá, Colombia, 12.-15.05.2026
interzum forum italy, Bergamo, 04.-05.06.2026
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SOURCE Koelnmesse (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Branch
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