Eumabois will exclusively endorse WoodMac China in 2007, 2009 and 2011, in a bid to establish it as the “definitive” international woodworking machinery exhibition.

In return, it has negotiated an exclusive space price and guarantees freight and electricity charges for its 13 national associations and their 800 or so member companies.

“The most important thing is to give the market a very clear sign in order to create the reference event for the area,” said Eumabois president Gianni Ghizzoni.