The furniture sector will further eight million Sector Competitiveness Plan

Just had a breakfast meeting with businessmen Valencians where attention to "the quality of projects submitted to the call of the 2009 Competitiveness Sectoral Plans, for which the Valencian Government will spend more than eight million euros for the sectors of wood and metal furniture and lighting, "according to the Government in a statement.

Councilor of the Industry the opportunity to remind them that "the whole team of the Department is at your disposal", which gave them, if they are necessary, to a future meeting in Valencia to discuss your requirements in more detail. "

During the meeting the fields were interested in the support available for attendance at international fairs such as that of Milan, when the Councilor explained that all expenses arising from the presence at international exhibitions "may include, through the internationalization of IVEX order for the cost of attendance at these fairs is the minimum possible for employers. "

"Our goal is to advance the maximum resolution of this call as we want, around the month of June, may be a result of all proposals submitted," said the Councilor, "Aware of the economic needs for these sectors are moving at this time. "

Just announced it will increase by over 50% receiving aid sectors of wood and metal furniture and lighting sector competitiveness plans "to continue pushing for internationalization, training and innovation to enhance competitiveness in this crisis. "

In this regard, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Innovation has allocated 29.5 million euros to promote the improvement of the sector. Specifically, within the sectoral plans of 20,808 competitiveness, the sector of wood and furniture were granted 2.5 million euros, 70% of those granted in the period 2005-2007, and the light-metal, 2 8 million euros, 112% of what a given in the three years 2005-2007.

The Councilor, who accompanied the 33 companies in the Valencian cabinet lighting and 27 who are present at the show in Milan, said they believe in the value of our businesses and we trust them and their ability to overcome this crisis as they have experience and sufficient quality. "

In addition, the Directorate General for Internationalization, went in 2008 a total of 2.9 million euros in direct aid to companies and associations in the sectors of furniture and lighting in order to support the various activities of internationalization, such as participation fairs like the Milan, which was 110.Comunitat companies represent 66% of Spanish companies in Milan furniture, while the lighting involved in Euroluce, represent 57% of Spanish firms.00 euros.

International Furniture Salon in Milan, which is being held until April 27, is the most important sector competition at the international level as shown in the most diverse and extensive product offering of the major furniture manufacturers worldwide.