Green product on tap at Thailand International Furniture Fair

Thomas Russell -- Furniture Today, November 28, 2011

BANGKOK, Thailand — The next Thailand International Furniture Fair will continue to bolster the Thailand industry's strengths in the realm of "green" furniture.

This chair, made by Thailand-based manufacturer Performax Co. Ltd. from woven water hyacinth, will be among the products shown at the next Thailand International Furniture Fair in March.

The March 14-18 event will tout the use of sustainable materials in a variety of categories ranging from bedroom and dining room furniture to living room and office furniture.

Among the highlights of the show will be a display by of ecologically friendly furniture by leading Thai companies as well as the fourth annual "Waste to Wealth" exhibit, showcasing how a multitude of waste materials can be used in furniture and home accents.

The 2012 exhibit will take place at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center in Bangkok. It will feature more than 220 manufacturers showcasing product in about 300,000 square feet of exhibit space.

The event is open to the trade March 14-16 and is open to the public March 17-18.

Thailand's Department of Export Promotion is organizing the event in collaboration with the Furniture Industry Club, the Federation of Thai Industries and the Thai Furniture Industry Assn.

For more information, visit www.thailandfurniturefair.com or www.thaitradefair.com