Drevmash, the Russian association of woodworking machinery manufacturers, has joined Eumabois.

It becomes the 13th member of Eumabois, the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers, representing 11 companies from the Russian industry. Eumabois said Drevmash offers opportunities for growth, as there are more than 300 woodworking machinery manufacturers operating in Russia.

Drevmash was added to the Eumabois family at the organisation’s general assembly, where president Franz-Josef Buetfering talked up its new promotional campaign, Made in Europe.

“We have now reached the point where we can introduce ourselves to the world as a European industry, while still maintaining the identity of each individual country,” he said.

“Our promotional campaign and its central theme, Choose the Original, will be key to protecting the originators of technology and combating imitations in an effective manner.”

Eumabois has also published its 2009 exhibition calendar on its website, www.eumabois.com.