AIMMP – The Portuguese Association of Wood and Furniture Industries, founded in 1957, is a leading entity in the promotion and development of a strategic sector for the Portuguese economy. With a mission to represent, defend and support companies in the wood and furniture sector, the association has contributed to improving national competitiveness in increasingly challenging markets.
The results of its activity are significant, namely doubling the sector’s exports, reflecting the companies’ capacity for innovation and adaptation to global demands. This growth is driven by a commitment to sustainability, the valorisation of forests, the promotion of talent and the integration of concepts such as decarbonisation and circular economy.
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Internationalisation: a strategic priority
Internationalisation is at the heart of AIMMP’s strategy, with structured actions to expand the reach of Portuguese companies in high-potential markets. This effort is being implemented through the Inter Wood & Furniture programme, which has promoted more than 140 actions in around 32 international markets, supporting more than 400 companies.
13 Portuguese companies were present at the BDNY 2024 – Boutique Design New York exhibition, held on the 10 – 11 November at the Javits Centre in New York. This event, recognised as one of the world’s leading platforms for the contract interiors market, highlighted Portuguese interior design to a demanding and specialised audience.
BDNY 2024: a stage for Portuguese excellence
With the support of AIMMP, brands such as A.Freitas & Barbosa, CMcadeiras, Compincar, Freixotel, MBN Group, More Contract, MS – Designed to Last, MyFace, Sofli, Toronobre, Wonatti Luxury Craftsmanship, X8 Solutions Group and Ziya Concept presented innovative, sustainable and high-quality solutions in New York, receiving great visibility. The collections presented not only demonstrated sophisticated and functional design, but also adaptation to the demands of the North American market, one of the most competitive and demanding in the world.
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In addition to participating in BDNY, the Portuguese delegation organised a B2B meeting at the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, an event that provided national companies with a unique opportunity to establish strategic contacts, create partnerships and explore new business possibilities.
“BDNY 2024 is proof of our companies’ ability to compete at the highest level in a market as demanding as the North American one. This participation reflects the maturity and dynamism of our sector, which continues to stand out for its innovation, quality and sustainability. We are confident that this experience will open new doors and consolidate the global recognition of Portuguese design, further strengthening our exports, which are vital for the country’s economic development”, highlights Vítor Poças, President of AIMMP.
With a robust programme, Inter Wood & Furniture foresees the participation of Portuguese companies in several international fairs for next year, in addition to initiatives that aim to consolidate its presence in traditional markets and explore new destinations with high growth potential.
The “INTER WOOD&FURNITURE 2024-2025 – SUSTAINED INTERNATIONALIZATION OF WOOD AND FURNITURE COMPANIES” operation is supported by the “COMPETE 2030 Operational Programme”, by Portugal 2030 and by the European Union. The European Funds Closest to You.
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