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Vitor Pocas, President, AIMMP. Image Courtesy: AIMMP
Dubai: The Portuguese Association of Wood and Furniture Industries (AIMMP) has announced its participation in the Dubai Wood Show 2023. The event will take place from 7 to 9 March at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The Portuguese Wood and Furniture Industry will be represented at this showcase by 14 prominent brands offering an unparalleled variety of products of proven quality and excellent design, that provide integrated solutions to fully satisfy the ever-changing technical demands and creativity of architects and designers at UAE.
Vitor Poças, President of AIMMP stated: "Our participation in the Dubai Wood Show, which has been taking place for some years now, is very important since the economic relations of the two countries have been increasing”
“We face The Dubai Wood Show as an excellent opportunity for AIMMP to showcase the Portuguese Wood & Furniture Industry's expertise and its products to the UAE audience reaffirming our commitment to this very important market.” added Vitor Poças.
AIMMP is an industry association that represents the sectorial divisions of this industry: cutting, felling, sawing and wood packing; panels, other wood derivatives and biomass energy; carpentry and alike; furniture and alike; export, import and distribution of wood and derivatives.
This industry in Portugal possesses great experience, tradition, and remarkable flexibility. This is backed up by a significant group of top-quality companies with knowledge of international markets and is equipped with the most up-to-date technology, constantly investing in research and development of products and manufacturing processes and new designs. In 2022 the Portuguese Wood and Furniture Industries registered its exports’ record, generating over 3 billion euros in products.
The AIMMP´s stand at Dubai Wood Show 2023 is in Dubai World Trade Centre, stand Hall 6, Stand A-02, get to know further information Brochure:
The following companies are participating in the event:
ARQ TAILOR'S
It is in Lisbon's prestigious Bairro do Chiado that ARQ TAILOR'S develops its Architecture and Interior Design projects.
In a sober and creative style, the tailor made projects signed by ARQ TAILOR'S stand out for their elegance in a unique and timeless style, creating functional and comfortable spaces aligned with the specific needs of individual clients.
With a joyful and young team, the studio is known for the subtle blend of refinement and modernity in its projects, designed for both residential and commercial spaces. ARQ TAILOR'S also provides landscaping and consultancy services in Arts and Antiques, offering its clients a wide range of very exclusive services.
Our international client base gave us the trust to develop projects for different cultures and origins. My experience in UAE for more than 15 years, has given me enthusiasm to further develop in this geography.
www.arqtailors.pt
info@arqtailors.pt
Rua Nova do Almada, 95 - 4 Floor D
1200-228 Lisboa, Portugal
Cicodoor
CICOMOL, based in Ourém (central region of Portugal), is the result of a strategic partnership with various companies in the wood sector, offering a wide range of products. Equipped with the latest technology and formed by a team of highly skilled professionals, CICOMOL has developed and cemented its market leadership.
For the most demanding customers, we developed CICODOOR, a quality product that makes a huge difference in the details that surround us. The door is no longer just a transit point, becoming also a decorative piece of extreme importance. The combination of careful selected materials, the correct choice of models and finishing perfection, results in harmony, comfort and in the well-being of each space. CICODOOR was developed for the customers who wants simple and cozy spaces, where comfort and the harmony between the surrounding elements are crucial to a perfect environment.
www.cicodoor.pt
geral@cicomol.pt
Zona Industrial de Ourém, Rua B, Lote 6 - Painel Apartado 180
2494-909 Ourém, Portugal
Emotional Brands
Emotional Brands is a Portuguese creative design studio with distinct know-how in luxury furniture, lighting design, and interior decor. Our artisans have several decades and generations of passionate experience in the art of hand crafting wood, metal, glass, marble, upholstery, etc... With the purpose of spreading this unique passion for the crafts and our emotional state of mind we formally created Emotional Brands in 2014. Taking inspiration from the fusion of diverse design styles and cosmopolitan lifestyles, the studio has designed 5 contrasting high-end brands to arouse emotions in designers and art lovers. Each piece concept is conceived from the balance between tradition and innovation. So much more than products, our handmade pieces aim to declare a passionate story, reflecting their inspirations and promoting our immense heritage and culture.
www.emotionalbrands.com.pt
info@emotionalbrands.com.pt
Rua António Costa Viseu, 2
4435-104 Rio Tinto – Portugal
JLM – José Luis Madeiras
José Luís Madeiras is a 100% Portuguese family company, founded in 1994, in Paços de Ferreira, expert in processing and marketing of wood for the furniture industry, carpentry, construction, interior design and other market niches which also consume this noble raw material.
Since 2001, José Luís - Madeiras, Lda. is specialized in European and American hardwood. With a total area of 22 000 m3, which includes 6 500 m3 of covered area, transforms and annually sells 15 000 m3 being 5.000 m3 dried in drying kiln. This capacity provides our customers to have a fast and effective delivery of high quality at competitive prices.
With a staff of highly motivated and skilled professionals, strengthened by modern technologies, management and pro-active leadership, the company has registered a constant evolution and efficiency in providing the best service to our customers. Therefore it naturally originated quality certification according to ISO 9001 and PEFC. Besides that, the company is distinguished by IAPMEI with the PME Lider status.
The success achieved isn't only ours but it also belongs to all those who have shared this path: our customers and partners.
With more than two decades of experience in the market, José Luís Madeiras, having Filipe Gonçalves as CEO, is leader in the Excellence in wood.
jlm.com.pt
geral@jlm.com.pt
Travessa S. Salvador, 2
4590-867 Ferreira, Paços de Ferreira, Portugal
JMR – Joaquim M. Ribeiro & Filhos
Joaquim M. Ribeiro & Filhos is a family business with a vast experience in the wood sector, which has experienced an exponential growth over the years, based on the love for wood and its derivatives. Founded on April 1, 1997 by Mr. Joaquim Ribeiro, it started as an individual business where the main activity was the commerce of carpentry materials, wood and derivatives. Currently, with over 25 years of hard work and dedication, JMR & Filhos has become a symbol of reference in the industry, relying on relationships of excellence with its suppliers and customers to have the best products on the market, always striving for quality and the satisfaction of our customers.
At JMR, we strive for responsibility, excellence, sustainability and respect. We assume a relationship of total transparency with our customers, suppliers and employees, always meeting the commitments to which we set ourselves.
Since the beginning, the focus of JMR has been the marketing of wood and wood products, with a vast product portfolio, which stands out for the enormous diversity of species of raw wood, and is consolidated by the extensive inventory of wood-based panels, such as chipboard, mdf, veneers, plywood, osb, as well as vinyl and floating floors. However, due to the company's constant growth, JMR was forced to redefine its long-term goals. And finally, in 2022 it was possible to start up Joaquim M. Ribeiro & Filhos' latest project, the in-house production industry of solid wood flooring, multilayer flooring, decks and wood coverings.
www.joaquimmribeiro.pt
geral@joaquimmribeiro.pt
Rua do Gorgulhão, 580
4770-861 Vila Nova de Famalicão
MainGUILTY
The World's Spiciest Brand combining Art & Design
Born in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, the founders were challenged to create a new design era. Based on the 5 senses, it offers smell, touch, taste, vision and hearing to a world full of guilty pleasures.
The brand collections are based on the storytelling of the brand creators' personal experiences, and the guilty the way they perceive the world. They provide desire, exclusivity and pleasure through all the pieces.
MainGUILTY is the fusion of two design and art lovers, connected by the passion for traveling and knowing new cultures.
We aspire to take the "Made in Portugal" imprint to the biggest cities on earth, reinforcing our support to artisans and forgotten techniques.
Focused on satisfying our customers, we intend to offer design pieces, filled with stories, with the best quality, capable of creating environments stuffed with strong stimulus.
www.mainguilty.com
info@mainguilty.com
Av. Dr. Nicolau Carneiro, 196
4590-612 Porto, Portugal
MBN Group
Since 1980, Móveis Barbosa Neto, has been growing gradually, thanks to the market vision and knowledge of its founder. The dedication and daily commitment to quality, improvement of manufacturing processes and to modern design, have been pillars of the company. This way, MBN Group accompanies the current reality and has great capacity to adapt to distinct markets. To follow market evolution and increase its production capacity MBN Group has built modern and functional facilities. A space properly equipped with technology and skilled human resources, which allows meeting the needs of our customers. Dedication, experience, retirement, passion for art and production are the key words to the success of MBN Group. By having an excellent team of professionals with a taste for art, the company's day to day is invaded by great activity, experiences and good mood.
www.mbn.pt
geral@mbn.pt
Rua do Monte n.o 278, Frazão
4594-164 Paços de Ferreira - Portugal
MF Timber
MF Timber is a Portuguese company stirred by a professional and committed team with more than 20 years of production and trade background on solid wood flooring. Our laying cornerstones are Transparency and Integrity towards our Customers, Suppliers and Community. Our motto is "First Time Right".
We are dedicated to production and trade of solid wood flooring and decks. We import our raw material from South America, Africa and Europe. In our production plant we dry and process it into final products. We are very strict in the control of origin and the legal provenance of our timber.
geral@mftimber.eu
Rua Dr. Pereira Júnior, 19
1 o andar, Sala 3
4480-813 Vila do Conde
Portugal
NAUU DESIGN
NAUU DESIGN was born in 2013 out of an experience of more than two decades related to Interior Design in Portugal. It is a brand that conceptualizes: designs and produces luxury & bespoke furniture with exclusive design. Created in Setúbal beside the Sado river, NAUU DESIGN is a brand that wants to take cross-border the strength and the distinction of one of the richest regions of Portugal. It is this strength and this distinction that we embed into all our pieces and we want to convey to our customers.
www.nauudesign.com
info@nauudesign.com
Avenida Luísa Todi, 301
2900-464 Setúbal, Portugal
Ribadao Wood Boutique
Family owned and operated since 1976, Ribadao is dedicated to providing the most unique and elegant lines of flooring available in the market place.
Headquartered in the beautiful Viseu area of Portugal, the company has Global operations that include manufacturing, sales and distribution locations in the USA, Europe and Africa. Exclusively dedicated to the latest market trends and demands, the company works diligently to produce and sell ecologically minded and sustainable products.
With a focus on artistry and craftsmanship, Ribadao strives to produce high quality products at affordable prices with an on going commitment to service and professionalism.
www.ribadao.com
ask@ribadao.com
Z.I. Guarita
3440-457 São João de Areias, Portugal
Safina
Safina is a Portuguese company producing, developing and marketing textile flooring solutions, with particular emphasis on Artificial Grass. With more than 50 years in the market, it is currently one of the most relevant players in the Iberian Peninsula market, also selling to other markets: besides Euroupa, Australia, Morocco, Algeria and Qatar are some of the destinations with Safina's signature in its various areas of intervention. Quality, transparency in communication, and commitment to customers, employees, and business partners are the reflection of Safina's values.
Values such as quality, commitment, and proximity sustain the longevity of a business that, even in expansion, does not lose its essence. With a team of about 100 employees and a portfolio of approximately 500 national and international clients, the differentiating factor is the proximity with which they continue to treat each other.
www.safina.pt
info@safina.pt
Travessa da Gândara 65
3886-908 Cortegaça, Portugal
ToroNobre
Toronobre - Comércio de Madeiras, Lda. is a company located in the district of Braga, municipality of Barcelos, in the parish of Pousa, in the market of wood commerce since November 2001.
At Toronobre you will find all kinds of exotic woods for carpentry, as well as for furniture and interior decoration. You will also find several sections of solid and laminated northic pine beams for pergolas, barbecues, roofs, bungalows, among others in the area of civil construction.
www.sabemais.pt/toronobre
toronobre.madeiras@sapo.pt
Rua da Tapada, 64
4755-413 Pousa, Barcelos, Portugal
TradingTimber
TradingTimber is a company established in Portugal whose main objective is the export of wood. TradingTimber has a strong partner base that develops the production and distribution of the product, which allows us to focus more on the trends of the final consumer. There is always consideration for all aspects, needs and interests of the customers, allowing an easier interaction between people and organizations. Humanity, humility, integration and distinction are the main bases by the company in all interactions.
www.tradingtimber.com
info@tradingtimber.com
Rua Alfredo Cunha, 315 - 1º Y
4450-023 Matosinhos, Portugal
X8 Solutions Group
X8 Solutions Group is a company that produces wooden furniture and upholstery with more than two decades of experience in the sector, during which time it worked to make the company one of the market leaders combining, for this, the know-how (know-how how) of the most efficient traditional methods, with permanent research and implementation of the most advanced technology. Motivated by the desire to be increasingly competitive in its market, it seeks to combine capable human resources with the offer of high quality products.
Control throughout the different stages of production allows you to reach the highest expectations, in addition to satisfying the needs of your customers. Currently, it is a medium-sized company that produces and sells its products nationally and internationally.
www.x8chairs.com
info@x8chairs.com
Rua Zona Industrial, n.o 1220
4580-565 Paredes – Portugal
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