DOMOTEX HANNOVER expands exhibition space with new record number of exhibitors
Over 1,350 global exhibitors to showcase latest trends and designs in flooring
DOMOTEX HANNOVER, the leading international showcase for the flooring sector, has recently announced that it expects over 1,350 exhibitors spread across a net display area of 92,500 square metres (compared with 1,336 exhibitors on 91,757 square metres in 2007) when the 2009 edition takes place at its traditional venue in Hannover, Germany from January 17 to 20, 2009, providing the entire industry with an incomparable platform for business and global market exposure.
Deutsche Messe Hannover, the organizers of DOMOTEX, revealed that figures for DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2009 have now set new records and continue to consolidate heading into the final countdown for the opening of the premier industry trade show, which has been recognised as the most important indicator of trends and developments worldwide.
Angela Schaschen, Managing Director, Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch said: "The number of registered exhibitors is very encouraging, despite the current difficulties being experienced by the flooring industry. Particularly during periods of market weakness and volatility, companies need to seek new business leads, follow new initiatives and improve their image vis-à-vis the competition. There is no better place to do this than at DOMOTEX. Anyone wanting to do business, or find out about the latest trends and designs, should head for Hannover in January.”
"We are indeed very pleased with the level of success that DOMOTEX has achieved over the years. Our focus now is on further strengthening the DOMOTEX brand by reinforcing our presence in key global markets such as Dubai, which has now become the home of DOMOTEX MIDDLE EAST," added Schaschen.
Visitors of DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2009 will also find an impressive supporting program as designer Ulf Moritz will again offer installations incorporating the carpet as an artwork. In addition, the winners of the Carpet Design Awards 2009 will be presented and celebrities from the worlds of architecture and the skilled crafts will lecture on topical issues of relevance to the world of flooring.
DOMOTEX HANNOVER delivers optimum value to professionals from the trade, the skilled crafts, architecture and design because of its clear focus being solely dedicated to flooring. The event showcases national and international market leaders exhibiting their latest products and innovations, creating an exceptional barometer for trends in all kinds of flooring.
DOMOTEX has also been the event favoured by decision makers with approximately 70 percent of all visitors from top-level management, e.g. self-employed, directors, department heads. Consequently, in terms of buying potential, the event attracts the biggest demand-side audience worldwide within this sector, making it the perfect forum for new contacts and business leads. Numerous special presentations and events, meetings of professional bodies and associations, as well as conferences and seminars are also incorporated into the trade show, creating ideal conditions for a direct dialogue between exhibitors and trade visitors, while also offering an additional source of information and expertise.
Moreover, trade show visitors will appreciate the high quality and diversity of the exhibition, which includes carpets/rugs (hand-made); woven carpets/area rugs (machine-made); textile and resilient floor coverings; fibres, yarns and textiles; wood and parquet flooring; laminated coverings; natural stone, ceramic tiles; and laying skills, cleaning and application technologies. The basic structure and layout of the DOMOTEX exhibition site will also be retained, although Hall 18 will form part of the display of hand-made rugs and carpets, which will now occupy Halls 14 to 18.
The new layout improves visitor access to the various display categories as Hall 18 leads directly to Halls 2 and 3, which are occupied by exhibitors showcasing mainly machine-made carpets. Another clear improvement is the complete redesign of the entrance area Nord 1, which will not only make the entrance area visually more attractive, but also improve its functionality in terms of visitor convenience. The reconstruction work is scheduled for completion in December 2008.
Numerous special events and meetings as well as an international architecture congress will serve to extend the scope and content of DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2009, which is geared to the various information needs of the individual target groups. During the four days of the trade show visitors have an excellent opportunity to determine the latest trends, discover new designs and assess the competition. Numerous international organizations, professional bodies and associations will also use the trade summit as a central venue for meetings, conferences, seminars and association meetings.
The key highlights of the program of special events include "contractworld", the Congress and Exhibition for Architecture and Interior Design that serves as a meeting place for contracting business; "floorforum", a platform for the latest trends in contemporary carpets and textile floor coverings; Carpet Design Awards, which will hand out awards in recognition of innovative design, quality and creativity in hand-made carpets; Loom Lounge, which is a joint presentation focussing on hand-made rugs and carpets; Health and Safety Initiative for the Skilled Trades, which focuses on health and safety in the industry; Skilled Trades Forum, a lecture program for the skilled trades; and European Team Floor Laying Competition, a unique demonstration of speed, accuracy and workmanship.
Further details about the full program of DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2009 as well as information on the special events can be found online at www.domotex.de. As in previous years, a combi-ticket will again be available for DOMOTEX HANNOVER in which every admission ticket also serves as a valid ticket providing free travel on the Greater Hannover public transport network (GVH) for the duration of the event.
