“GWI Hosts High-Level Delegation from Gabon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
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June 10, 2024
GWI had the distinct honor of hosting a distinguished delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Madame Gilberte, Head of the Nkok Consular Affairs Office. The delegation included five Gabonese Ambassadors and their colleagues, with the AA-N represented by Mr. LENDOYE.
The visit commenced with a comprehensive safety induction and a general presentation of GWI’s operations. This was followed by a detailed 30-minute guided tour of Shed 1 and Shed 2, which serve as the showroom. The delegation observed the reception of AD timbers from Mokabo sawmill, the storage processes, the Kiln Drying (KD) process, as well as the downstream processes and the furniture production line.
The visit concluded at the showroom at precisely 1:45 p.m., where the delegation viewed the finished products. The delegation included ambassadors from Morocco, Senegal, Italy, and Ivory Coast. Additionally, nine Gabonese embassies were represented by their first advisors or economic and commercial advisors from the following countries: France, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Ethiopia, India, Cameroon, Great Britain, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and South Korea.
“FURNITURE MADE IN GABON BY GABONESE FROM GABON SUSTAINABLE FORESTS.” (13th to 14th May 2024)
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On 13 to 14 May 2024, the Ministry of Water and Forests held an exhibition with the theme “A Forestry Industry at the Heart of Gabon’s Development” to highlight the significant growth in Gabon’s timber industry. The number of wood processing units increased from 85 in 2010 to 217 in 2023, driven by a 2010 ban on log exports and a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) offering tax incentives. Despite this growth, further efforts are needed to develop the artisanal sector and enhance regulatory supervision. The event served as a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas and showcased Gabon’s potential as a hub for sustainable wood production, emphasized by Minister Maurice Ntossui Allogo.
GABON WOOD SHOW 2019 (24th to 26th June)
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The Gabon Wood Show 2019 was held in partnership with the Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ), at Jardin Botanique, Libreville, Gabon.
This was the 2nd Wood Show held in Gabon after the success of the first. GWI participated in both the 2018 and 2019 Gabon Wood Shows. The Show was held as a specialized exhibition in Wood Products, Processing Machinery and Equipment Foresters. During the fair, exhibitors such as ourselves had the opportunity to promote our timber and forestry related products and services to the people. This platform allowed visitors and investors from all across the world to learn about the wood industry in Gabon, as well as to scour for fresh opportunities among the various timber industry companies, supplies and professional services alike.
The Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions team behind the event has been determined in their journey to strengthen Gabon’s Timber Trade in the regional market by enabling companies in the industry to showcase their individual innovative resources and creative products / technologies on a platform that profitably benefits all participants in the show.
Opening Ceremony and Arrival of Former Prime Minister, Julien N.B.
Former Vice President Maganga Moussavou and Prof. Lee White CBE, Forestry Minister visiting our booth
GABON WOOD SHOW 2018 (20th to 22th June)
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The Gabon Wood Show 2018 was held in partnership with the Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ), at Jardin Botanique, Libreville, Gabon.
The Gabon Wood show 2018, was the first Wood, Woodworking Machinery & Forest Equipment specialized exhibition in West and Central Africa. Gabon Wood Industries (GWI), participated in this event as the leading pioneers of wood products in the forestry industry, showcasing our extensive line-up of quality downstream wood products ranging from Doors & Windows, Dining sets & Chairs, Living & Bedroom Furniture, School & Church Benches, Office Furniture, Garden Furniture, Unique Furniture, Lamination Boards/Finger Joint Lamination Boards and General Moulding . All of our products are completely manufactured and made in Gabon.
The Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions team behind the event has been determined in their journey to strengthen Gabon’s Timber Trade in the regional market by enabling companies in the industry to showcase their individual innovative resources and creative products on a platform that profitably benefits all participants in the show.
GWI EXPOSITION 2018 (Dec 2018 – Jan 2019)
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Held opposite the Re-Ndama Hotel in Libreville, GWI sought to bring awareness to the Gabonese public about locally-produced, export quality furniture at a reasonable price that could help raise the market’s standard for furnished goods. Thus, GWI set up an exhibition aimed towards the locals searching for value downstream products including Doors & Windows, Dining sets & Chairs, Living & Bedroom Furniture, School & Church Benches, Office Furniture, Garden Furniture, Unique Furniture, Lamination Boards/Finger Joint Lamination Boards and General Moulding. The exhibition also served as our introduction, as GWI has been one of the biggest leading wood manufacturers in Gabon since 2012. All of our products are 100% made in Gabon using Gabonese wood species.
DUBAI WOOD SHOW 2018
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Hosted in the prestigious Dubai International Convention Centre, GWI was invited by the company involved in the Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ), to showcase our extensive range of Gabon made wood products. As one of the pioneer investors in GSEZ as well as the largest downstream manufacturer in the area, we had the chance to explore and identify opportunities to boost business in the economic situation.
