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Who would have thought that World-Class furnitures could be found nowhere but here in Cebu? Responsible for over 60% of the Philippine exports, Cebu is recognized as the furniture capital of the Philippines.
It lives up to its reputation as it consistently and steadily brings in a substantial percentage share of the country’s furniture export sales. Cebu has all the potentials of becoming a major player in the international scene. At present, it is serving the European, North American, the Middle Eastern, and Asian markets. Thus making it a furniture resource of great promise. To date, the Philippine furniture export industry, with Cebu as its biggest contributor, ranks among the top ten import source countries of the USA. A big 70% of the total furniture products of the country are exported to the US, and the remaining 30% distributed to the European, Middle Eastern and Asian markets.
Cebu has a rich history in furniture making. So rich that is is even the key source for trends that are followed worldwide, such as the popularity of rattan and buri in the 60s and 70s respectively, stonecraft in the 80's, cane & iron furnishings in the 90's and the abaca trend of early 2000. CEBUNEXT continues this leading legacy by setting its sights forward to the furniture trends of the coming decade.
Cebu manufacturers are known for their superior design capabilities and craftsmanship, playing a big role in promoting and establishing Cebu as the Design Destination of Asia. Cebu designers and manufacturers make use of indigenous materials such as sea grass, abaca (manila hemp), arorog and butay (coconut twig) mixed with wood, bamboo, rattan, stone and wrought iron. Other materials used are animal skins, shells, seeds, leaves and tree barks. Even termite mounds have been used in the production of furniture pieces. Furniture companies have started to produce eco-friendly furniture pieces. These items are showcased in Cebu International Furniture & Furnishings Exhibition (previously known as CEBU X), has now been reincarnated as CEBUNEXT.
As CEBUNEXT, the exhibition embodies the drive to create new designs with exceptional quality. It harnesses and consolidates the collective strength of the Philippine furniture industry, while highlighting Cebu as the design capital of Southeast Asia. CEBUNEXT will be held at the SMX Convention Center in Manila from March 14-17, 2012.
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