XYLEXPO is the leading International trade show for woodworking machinery and technology in Italy.  This year, the biennial trade show, which took place from May 24 to 28 in Milan, celebrated its 25th anniversary by posting a strong performance:

• 441 exhibitors from over 30 countries
• 17,145 visitors (+14.2% with respect to the previous edition)
• 315 thousand square feet of floor space

Machines Italia, the network of Italian Trade Agency North American offices collaborated with ACIMALL, The Italian woodworking machinery and tools manufacturers’ association and mounted a communication campaign to promote the event. A group of 130 foreign delegates, 20 of which from Mexico, USA and Canada, was invited to visit Xylexpo and meet with selected Italian exhibitors.  Among the delegates were the winner of the 4th Win A Trip To Xylexpo contest organized by Machines Italia Canada, ACIMALL and Wood Industry magazine:

• Pauly Kleinsasser from Springfield Woodworking
• Adam Christiaanse from Mosaic Millwork

As part of the 25th anniversary celebrations, ACIMALL hosted “Xylexpo Night”, a gala event that celebrated several Italian and foreign companies that took part in the very first edition of Xylexpo, over 50 years ago.  The awarded companies received a commemorative plaque with images of their equipment taken from the 1966 show catalogue. 
For further information on the initiative, please contact  info [at] machinesitalia.org ?subject=Machines%20Italia%20E-newsletter">info [at] machinesitalia.org