As the leader in the production of floorings, China has reached the annual producing volume of 300 million sq.m., with a market worthy of over RMB 40 billion and still growing at 20-30% every year. With partnership from more than 100 countries and regions in the world, China is also one of the largest exporters of floorings. Moreover, Chinese flooring industry is anticipating a dramatic annual increase by 20% in the future, which has a great effect on Chinese national economy development. Especially, the export volume of Laminate flooring, Engineered wood flooring and Bamboo flooring are remarkably increasing year by year. In addition, Guangdong, one of the most important places for flooring production and consumption, is a main export port for floorings in China. As its capital city, Guangzhou, by its location advantage, is not only the prosperous central city of South China, but also influencing the world.

China Foreign Trade Center (Group) is cooperating with China National Forest Products Industry Association for the 1st China (Guangzhou) Floor Covering Fair (hereinafter called Flooring Canton2007). It¡¯s no doubt that ¡°professional exhibition corp. + authority of the industry + industrial basis¡± makes a prefect union. Though a strong partnership, each party brings advantages as an organizer of the show for floorings. Our goal is ¡°guiding for export, combining with domestic and international trade¡±. We believe that Flooring Canton will attract many national famed branches to attend. Not only this show substantially provides a platform for floor trading exchange between domestic and international enterprises; by image showing and information communication, it also brings more opportunities for enterprise to meet with the overseas visitors.

Flooring Canton2007 is jointly held with the 9th China (Guangzhou) International Building & Decoration Fair (hereinafter called CBD) for sharing the domestic and international professional buyers in related lines. A great deal of enterprises, such like Power Dekor, Paco, Svena, Minsun, New Oasis etc., has attended the 8th CBD held in July 6-9 2006. Base on the statistical research and feedback from the overseas buyers, about 36.78% of who show their interest in floorings and its related products. The forepassed CBD cannot fully meet the needs of the potential enterprises and professional buyers. Both the development of the industry and demand of the market are calling for the 1st Flooring Canton.