CIFF to feature over 3,800 exhibitors on March 18

China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) will open at China Import and Export Fair Complex (Pazhou Complex) and Poly World Trade Centre Expo (PWTC) on March 18 and will feature more than 3,800 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions worldwide, and visitors from 190 countries and regions. Now in its 19th year, the 2016 CIFF (Guangzhou) is upgrading the exhibition by offering 750,000 square meters of exhibition space to accommodate participating companies throughout the two phases of the fair, with the first phase for home furniture to take place from March 18 to 21 and second phase for office furniture from March 28 to 31. The one-stop fair that cover all fields in the furniture industry will feature themed halls from home furniture, home décor and housewares, to home textiles, outdoor and leisure. It's also the only platform with a keen focus on outdoor furniture and lifestyle. In addition to the largest vintage furniture sector in China, CIFF (Guangzhou) is focusing on current design trends, technologies and products and presents the latest products and services in the Innovative Design Hall and Custom Furniture Pavilion. Another highly anticipated sector of the 2016 CIFF (Guangzhou) is the presentation of smart home solutions demonstrating the latest home automation systems and cutting-edge technologies. Leading companies in the smart home industry including Manwah, Somnopro and Eon Living will set up booths at the exhibition, demonstrating latest products such as a smart mattress that can track sleeping conditions and a sofa equipped with reading and wireless charging functions. "As the technologies mature, smart homes with advanced and reliable products are now more affordable," one CIFF spokesperson said. "Now people can not only embrace a simple and smart lifestyle, but also enjoy an all-new experience that combines home entertainment, smart controls and intelligent safeguard systems." An international platform for the growing furniture industry, the International Furniture Hall will also be the largest in history with 30,000 square meters of exhibition area to showcase different styles of furniture design by acclaimed international companies. The committee added, "As a professional platform that offers huge opportunities to both exhibitors and buyers, CIFF (Guangzhou) is growing stronger year by year. Our focus on matching market demand is what makes the fair the top choice for furniture companies around the world."