#Carpets

2023-06-15

High commitment of renowned Brands for DOMOTEX – Home of Flooring

The world's leading trade fair for flooring and carpets, DOMOTEX, will once again unite both worlds at the Hannover exhibition grounds from 11 - 14 January 2024. Major international brand manufacturers have already announced their participation in the upcoming edition, underscoring the global significance of DOMOTEX.

Following a successful comeback at the beginning of the year, numerous registrations are already promising the 34th edition of the world's leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings to become a strong event. "The response to DOMOTEX 2024 has been huge, with many global brand manufacturers already confirming their participation," notes Sonia Wedell-Castellano, Global Director DOMOTEX at Deutsche Messe AG. "The current number of registrations has not only exceeded last year's figures, but we're also approaching the size we had in 2020 once again. This underscores the importance of DOMOTEX in its role as a global marketplace and a source of inspiration for the entire industry."

In the hand-made carpets segment, top exhibitors such as Tisca Textil, Jaipur Rugs, Bhadohi Carpets, Paulig and Ipek - A. Ipektchi confirmed their participation. Also registered are Javi Home and Tepp Team. In the field of machine-made carpets, Oriental Weavers, Merinos, Ragolle, Balta Industries, Fedustria, Robusta, Otto Golze and Brink & Campmann have announced to return to DOMOTEX in 2024 to show their latest products. For Caglar Kepekci, General Manager of Merinos, taking part in the upcoming DOMOTEX is a must: "Our experience as exhibitors at DOMOTEX has been exceptional - and this for almost three decades. From global exposure and networking opportunities to staying up to date on industry trends and new products, DOMOTEX has consistently played a pivotal role for the carpet industry. We eagerly look forward to each edition of the fair, including the upcoming DOMOTEX Hannover '24."

Showcasing the latest in carpeting are Betap, Interfloor, Infloor-Girloon and ITC Natural Luxury Flooring. In the parquet, LVT and laminate sector, well-known and long-standing exhibitors such as Area Floors, Amorim, ter Hürne, Lamett, Falquon, Camsan, Design Parquet, CFL Flooring, AGT, Forestry Timber, STP, Decospan, Homag, Massive Holding, Floorify and Corkart announced their return. However, some exhibitors who had not participated for several years are also returning in 2024. Among those in the field of resilient flooring are mFlor, Onefloor and MeisterWerke. Furthermore, Neuhofer, SELIT, Välinge, Estillon, ADESIV, KLEIBERIT and i4F from the application and installation technology sector have also announced their participation.

"DOMOTEX is the meeting point for the European and international flooring industry. It is the ideal platform for us to stay in touch with our customers and prospects as well as to establish new business relationships. We are looking forward to participating in 2024", reveals Guido Schulte, Managing Partner of MeisterWerke. Niclas Håkansson, Managing Director of Välinge, is likewise looking forward to the reunion in Hannover in January 2024: "We were positively surprised about the number of qualified visitors and business opportunities in 2023 – despite the difficult world situation. This shows that DOMOTEX remains an important platform for the industry. We are very satisfied with the visitor’s quality and internationality."

DOMOTEX 2026 gains momentum

DOMOTEX 2026 in Hannover is experiencing strong exhibitor demand. The expanded concept focusing on holistic interior design is receiving broad approval across the market. Companies such as Kronospan, Weitzer Parkett, Amorim, Unilin, Classen, Saint-Gobain, and many others have already confirmed their participation.

DOMOTEX maintains its leading market position

Preparations for DOMOTEX 2026 are in full swing, and the positive response to the new concept confirms the relevance of the world’s leading trade fair for carpets, flooring and interior finishing. The newly introduced participation formats, in particular, have been well received by the market. In addition, strong partners such as DECOR-UNION and MEGA have reaffirmed their cooperation with DOMOTEX.

The Carpets & Rugs Edition: Four days of efficient business

In January next year, DOMOTEX will set in motion a new two-year cycle: from 2025 onwards, the Carpets & Rugs Edition will be a central meeting place for the world of carpets at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds in all odd-numbered years. In 2026, as in all even years, DOMOTEX will once again bring together the entire international floor coverings industry under one roof.

DOMOTEX Middle East 2024 concludes with resounding success

DOMOTEX Middle East 2024 concluded its spectacular three-day exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre on a high note, celebrating numerous achievements and breakthroughs in the flooring industry. The event, inaugurated by Dawood Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, attracted industry leaders and enthusiasts from around the globe. It showcased a diverse range of products and designs that highlight the future of flooring.

Stäubli at Domotex asia/CHINAFLOOR 2025

At the annual Domotex trade fair in Shanghai, China, the focus in the textile sector is on resilient floorings and the associated manufacturing equipment and techniques. Visit us at our agent booth from May 26-28 to learn more about the ALPHA 580 UNIVERSAL carpet weaving system and its applications.

Barmag at the Domotex Middle East

Barmag, a subsidiary of the Swiss Oerlikon Group, is presenting comprehensive total solutions for efficient carpet yarn production for its Oerlikon Barmag and Oerlikon Neumag product brands at Domotex Middle East. At the representative stand of ATAG Ltd. Trading Export & Import (Z5-A20), trade visitors to the leading event for the carpet and flooring industry in the Middle East will have the opportunity to get an idea of the integrated solutions offered by the manmade fiber technology provider.

Saurer Technologies Twisting Solutions at the Carpet and Flooring Expo 2025

Saurer Technologies Twisting Solutions, a global leader in textile machinery innovation, is proud to announce its participation at the upcoming Carpet and Flooring Expo 2025. The event, set to take place from 7th to 10th January 2025 at the Istanbul Expo Center in Turkey, will serve as a key platform for industry leaders, manufacturers, and innovators to gather and explore the latest developments in the carpet and flooring sectors.

Heimtextil 2026 strengthens the global home textile industry with trends, designs and AI technologies

With an optimised hall layout, progressive design collaborations, inspiring trends and AI-driven innovations, Heimtextil 2026 reacts to the current market situation – and offers the industry a reliable constant in challenging times. Under the motto ‘Lead the Change’, the leading trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design shows how challenges can be turned into opportunities. From 13 to 16 January, more than 3,100 exhibitors from 65 countries will provide a comprehensive market overview with new collections and textile solutions. As a knowledge hub, Heimtextil delivers new strategies and concrete solutions for future business success.

A circular European value chain turns post-consumer textile waste into new garments for Dutch retailer Zeeman

A closed-loop recycling project has successfully transformed 24 tons of post-consumer textiles into nearly 50,000 garments for Dutch retailer Zeeman, with each product containing a high-rate of 70% recycled content. This achievement represents a major milestone in accelerating textile-to-textile recycling in Europe.