And Ambrogio Delachi, outgoing president of Xylexpo organiser Acimall, told TTJ he was 90% certain that another of the big names – Cefla, which makes finishing technology – would also be returning to Xylexpo.
This news immediately raises doubts whether rival Rimini-based show Technodomus can go ahead with its 2014 event without two of its main exhibitors. TTJ contacted Technodomus but no response has yet been forthcoming.
News of Biesse’s return after missing the last two shows in 2012 and 2010 comes just a month after the company rejoined Acimall (the Italian woodworking machinery and tools manufacturers association). There is no news yet from SCM, the other main Italian machinery producer that switched allegiance from Xylexpo to Technodomus. “Negotiations are ongoing and we can say that Cefla is 90% likely to be back at Xylexpo,” said Mr Delachi.
Wide-ranging changes in Acimall’s board, which came into effect at the organisaton’s extraordinary meeting on November 22, are thought to have smoothed Biesse’s return.
