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Federlegno-Arredo A passion for excellence
i Saloni WorldWide Furnishing Ideas Made in Italy
NY INSIDE • FEDERLEGNO-ARREDO
In the name of the Italian Wood and Furniture Industry, that I have the privilege to represent, I would like to welcome you to this exhibition which is a sign of Federlegno-Arredo and Cosmit passion for excellence.
“Made in Italy” is the excellence we offer to the world as the expression of the Italian style and way of life, through the work of many manufacturers which made “the art of living” their mission.
Our aim is to promote the quality of living as a value in the everyday life.
Founded in 1945, Federlegno-Arredo is the Federazione Italiana delle industrie del legno, del sughero, del mobile e dell’arredamento (i.e. the Italian Federation of wood, cork, furniture and furnishing manufacturers). It is part of Confindustria, the main confederation of Italian Industry.
The federation: • offers services of interest to companies
supports technical and economic development through researches, studies, debates, workshops promotes and carries out professional training and technical education processes data and gives reports on the production and economic situation promotes the industry through exhibitions, professional trade fairs and consortiumsIt contributes to the protection of the environment by promoting the use of wood: a simple way to reduce CO2 emissions through the carbon sink and carbon stock effects.
Federlegno-Arredo plans many initiatives of international relevance: thanks to its company network it is one of the main protagonists in the world of international trade fairs, with:
il Salone Internazionale del Mobile (the International Furniture Exhibition) and I Saloni di Milano, organized by Cosmit Spa - a member of Federlegno Arredo srl - since 1961 MADEexpo - Milano Architettura Design Edilizia, the international event for projects, architecture and building promoted by Federlegno-Arredo, which hosted 1900 exhibitors andWe have offices in Milan, Venice, Rome and Brussels, and representative offices in Beijing, Moscow and Mumbai.
For further details and our news, please visit our website: www.federlegno.it Enjoy your stay.
Italian Trade Commission Roberto Snaidero President, Roberto De Martin General Manager
INTERNI Design Guide New York, in its 8th edition this year, is published in May for Design Week in New York. The guide is composed of two parts. Inside, on the ICFF International Contemporary Furniture Fair (exhibitors, exhibits, programs, awards, conferences), May 17-20, 2008. Outside, on the city, the neighborhoods and places of design.