A two-in-one international exhibition on machines and equipment for wood processing and interior furniture making industries opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 24.

More than 250 companies, including those coming from overseas, have participated in the event, officially known as the 2009 Vietnamwood and Furnitec Fair and displayed their products at over 450 stands.

Enterprises from the US, China, Italy and Spain are prominent at the event with their well-known trade marks of Homag, Boark, Yan’s, APP, Holz-Her and Hafele.

In addition to showcasing their products, businesses will also provide knowledge and experience in wood processing techniques and methods and opportunities to penetrate into new markets through a series of trade seminars.

The fair, organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with the Vietnam National Exhibition and Vinexad branch in Ho Chi Minh City , the Hong Kong Exhibition Service Company and Yorkers-Hong Kong Marketing Service Trade Company, will last till September 27.

More than 16,000 people are expected to visit the event./.