#DOMOTEX 2024

2023-10-19

DOMOTEX 2024 experiences overwhelming response

After a successful comeback at the beginning of the year, a promising response is already emerging for the 34th edition of the world's leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings. In addition to a large number of exhibitors who have already participated in the previous event, numerous companies that were not represented in 2023 have also registered.

Well-known and long-standing top exhibitors in the field of handmade carpets such as Tisca Austria, ABC Italia, Javi Home, Jaipur Rugs, Bhadohi Carpets, Rezas, Agacan, BO tepp, Paulig and Ipek - A. Ipektchi have confirmed their participation. In the machine-made carpet segment, exhibitors such as Oriental Weavers, Merinos, Robusta, Otto Golze, Lalee, Solomon and Brink & Campman will participate.

For Yasmine Khamis, Chairwoman of Oriental Group, participation in the upcoming DOMOTEX is a matter of course: "We look forward to participating in DOMOTEX again in 2024 and will be represented with our familiar booth size to showcase our products and innovations. DOMOTEX is our most important trade show for making business connections and strengthening existing relationships. DOMOTEX, in particular, is a significant milestone in our business calendar, as it allows us to explore industry trends and present our collections to an international audience.”

DOMOTEX 2024 promises a diverse supporting program that will provide visitors with even deeper involvement and more comprehensive insights into the two worlds of "Carpets & Rugs" and "Flooring".

THE GREEN COLLECTION - Sustainability also plays a role in the carpet sector

THE GREEN COLLECTION will return for the second time to present the latest developments in sustainability, circular economy and environmental protection in the carpet and flooring industry. In 2024, the special show will also offer carpet manufacturers in particular the opportunity to highlight how environmentally friendly approaches can change the future of the industry.

Mood Spaces - Inspiring interior design

Mood Spaces" allows renowned international designers to present their designed room scenarios that reflect current living trends and inspirations. This is an invaluable source of inspiration for the carpet industry looking for innovative design ideas and trends.

Carpet Design Awards - Excellence in carpet design and craftsmanship.

DOMOTEX 2024 celebrates the 19th edition of the world-renowned "Carpet Design Awards". This prestigious competition recognises excellence in carpet design and craftsmanship. The event offers a unique opportunity to discover the best in contemporary handmade carpets and celebrate the artistic world of carpets.

Peacock Project by Lila Valadan

Another visitor magnet for the carpet industry will be designer Lila Valadan's Peacock Project. Under the title "Night Time in a Palace", a museum-like installation of Persian carpets will be set up in Hall 3. Lila Valadan will exhibit an extensive selection of her Persian artworks in the middle of the museum.

INSIGHT ITALY - A country in focus

DOMOTEX 2024 is setting a new tone by introducing a country focus concept for the first time with "INSIGHT ITALY". Italy will take centre stage in 2024. This unique special show will focus on trends, designs, colours and innovations from Italy and offer visitors an insight into the creativity and excellence of the Italian carpet and flooring industry.

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 2024: Internationality, sustainability and networking

DOMOTEX 2024, the world's leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings, ends today after four impressive days full of innovation, inspiration and networking. From 11 to 14 January 2024, around 1,000 exhibitors from 60 countries came to Hannover to kick off a promising business year and showcase their innovations to visitors.

Create original designs and enter new markets with ALPHA carpet systems

With Schönherr carpet weaving systems, Stäubli provides machines that are tailored to the needs of today’s carpet weaving mills. The focus is to provide weaving mills with weaving equipment that meets their productivity requirements, offers the mill an interesting return on investment (ROI), and enables the production of a wide variety of carpet applications.

SAHM Winding Solutions and Vandewiele Automation present integrated automation solution for winding processes

For the first time at the Techtextil trade fair in Frankfurt am Main, Germany (21 - 26 April), SAHM Winding Solutions (Hallo 12.0. / Booth 95) and Vandewiele Automation will be showcasing their combined automation expertise for industrial winding processes. Under the motto “Combining Automation. Maximizing Flow”, the two companies will demonstrate how automated package handling and robot-assisted yarn knotting can be integrated into a continuous production flow.

UNIFI celebrates recycled and circular Innovation with ninth annual REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability Awards

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), the makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today announced the winners of its ninth annual REPREVE Champions of Sustainability Awards, recognizing brands and mills that are advancing circularity and responsible manufacturing across the global textile industry.

Lenzing commissions 14 MW power‑to‑heat facility, strengthening grid stability and heat management

The Lenzing Group has successfully commissioned a new power‑to‑heat (P2H) facility with an electrical capacity of 14 megawatts. The installation converts renewable electricity directly into process heat, is fully integrated into the existing heat network at the industrial site, and represents a key building block for a fossil‑free heat supply. As project partner, VERBUND was responsible for the energy‑market integration and will operate the facility for balancing energy marketing, enabling it to respond flexibly to short‑term fluctuations in the power grid.

Kraig Biocraft reaches next step in production growth

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company”, “Kraig Labs”, or “Kraig’s”), a world leader in spider silk technology*, today announced that it has produced more than 1.3 metric tons of recombinant spider silk cocoons in a single month. This is a new world record and shatters the Company’s previous production record by a factor of five. Today marks a pivotal step forward in the transition of spider silk from laboratory innovation to an industrial-scale material platform.