Expoforest, the only dynamic forestry fair in Latin America took place between April 11th and 13th, with 30,645 visitors.

Forestry professionals from all over the world came to Santa Rita do Passa Quatro (Brazil) on April 11th, 12th and 13th to visit the 4th Expoforest – Brazilian Forestry Fair. In total, 30,645 visitors (1st day: 10,318 | 2nd day: 13,632 | 3rd day: 6,695) followed the product launches of 240 exhibitors. Visitors from every Brazilian state were present at the fair, as were professionals from the following countries: Afghanistan, Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Germany, Finland, France, Kenya, Italy, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Uruguay, the UK, the USA and Venezuela.

According to information provided by the exhibitors, negotiations at the fair resulted in over BRL 310 million in business deals and prospections. “This result is 101% higher than the business volume at Expoforest 2014, which totaled BRL 152 million. This growth proves the potential of the Brazilian forestry sector,” says Ricardo Malinovski, Marketing & Events Director at Malinovski (the Expoforest organizer).

Brazilian forestry sector,” says Ricardo Malinovski, Marketing & Events Director at Malinovski (the Expoforest organizer).

The Brazilian Forestry Fair brought 240 exhibitors to showcase their machinery and equipment in static displays and dynamic operations. “When we were organizing the 2018 edition, we presented the motto Extreme Forestry Fair. We’re certain those who visited the fair were able to witness in loco the best live timber harvesting, transportation and biomass demonstrations in the world,” reiterates Ricardo Malinovski.

In an innovative way, the 4th Expoforest hosted the 1st South American Forwarder Operator Championship, which emphasized the key role played by the professionals who work on the frontlines of the forestry sector. The champion was Klabin operator Rodrigo Lemes da Silva. Carlos Alexandre Gomes Pereira, from Duratex, placed second. “The finals were very exciting. I came to compete, but I’m very happy I’ve won. If I have the chance, I’ll be back to try to win twice,” celebrated the winner.

According to Malinovski, the next Expoforest will take place in 2022.

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Photo: Courtesy of Expoforest | Raphael Bernadelli.