Biggest ever Domotex Hannover 2008: 12 to 15 January
Domotex Hannover 2008: Record figures for exhibitors and rented space .
In terms of exhibitor numbers and rented space Domotex Hannover (12 to 15 January 2008) has broken all previous records. The show will bring together 1,442 exhibitors (2007: 1,336) on a net display area of 97,083 sq. m. (2007: 91,757 sq. m.). Stephan Ph. Kühne, a member of the Deutsche Messe Managing Board, was quoted as follows: "Our expectations have been exceeded, due in particular to the general competitive situation and the very positive echo in the marketplace. Domotex has reasserted its position as the number one event for the carpet and floor coverings sector."
Domotex Hannover 2008 : Focus on the latest trends
Domotex Hannover ranks among the world's truly international trade fairs with 80 percent of the 1,442 exhibiting firms based outside Germany. The top ten countries of origin are Germany, Belgium, Turkey, the Netherlands, India, China, Italy, Iran, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. This year's show will feature a new group presentation staged by Afghanistan. All the major market players have signed up for DOMOTEX 2008.
Domotex Hannover attracts industry professionals from all over the globe. In 2007 around 26,000 visitors (out of a grand total of 44,000) came from outside German's borders - from 80 countries. No other trade show provides such an excellent opportunity to see what's available on the international floor coverings market and to tune into the latest trends and developments.
Domotex delivers unique benefits. Countless product innovations will be on show in the twelve halls. Visitors can look forward to a comprehensive overview of the best that's available worldwide. For the first time parquet and laminate floorings will receive their own separate display areas in order to give both product groups the prominence they deserve. Domotex Hannover2008 will feature the following display categories:
- Carpets/rugs (hand-made)
- Woven carpets/area rugs (machine-woven)
- Textile and resilient floor coverings
- Fibers and yarns
- Parquet and other wooden flooring
- Laminate flooring
- Natural stone, ceramic floor tiles
- Applications technology, laying equipment, cleaning and maintenance
Business-boosting events geared to specific target audiences
DOMOTEX heralds future market developments. The program of supporting events is geared to a wide range of different target audiences - for example, wholesalers and retailers, floor fitters, painters, decorators, architects and interior designers. A diverse line-up of lectures and presentations will look at key current issues and focus on outstanding architecture and interior design projects. These events - organized and staged in collaboration with exhibitors and industry associations - will be an excellent source of new ideas and information.
The program includes the following highlights:
- contractworldCongress and Exhibition for Architecture and Interior Design
- floorforumForum for modern carpets and textile floor coverings
- Carpet Design AwardsPrizes for the best hand-made carpets
- Loom LoungeA joint initiative to promote hand-made carpets and rugs of classical-traditional and modern design
- European Interior Furnishing Trade CompetitionContest for young tradespeople from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy putting their skills to the test in various disciplines: wallpapering/wall coverings, window dressing, flooring, upholstery
- Initiative for Safer Working PracticesFocus on health and safety at the workplace
- Skilled Trades ForumLectures and talks delivered by skilled professionals
- European Team Floorlaying CompetitionParquet and floor-laying teams from seven countries go head to head in five disciplines
For the first time ever, visitors to DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2008 can enjoy the benefit of a combined ticket which is valid both for admission to the show and for public transportation throughout the Greater Hannover region (GVH) on the day of their visit.
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