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The organisers welcomed almost 3,500 visitors to the third edition of the Belgian trade fair Flanders Flooring Days from 13 to 16 May. In addition to the Belgian and Dutch flooring manufacturers who have exhibited in the past, producers from other European countries also presented themselves at exhibition centre in Kortrijk. In 2022 and 2023 (1,600 visitors last time), the Belgian carpet and flooring manufacturers organised the large in-house exhibition in their own showrooms, all located within a radius of less than 50 km. Founding members Associated Weavers Europe, Balta, Beaulieu International Group, Belysse, Lano, Unilin Flooring and US Floors/Coretec still play a central role in the show. Rug manufacturers Ragolle and Osta have also been inviting visitors to their showrooms since 2023, with Verbatex joining them this year.
Online carpet retailer Benuta has expanded the logistics centre of its subsidiary BA Logistic in Dormagen by 12,000 m² to 34,000 m². The technologies and processes used are unique in Europe and underline our commitment to outstanding and innovative solutions in online retailing," says Benuta Managing Director Ali Bagheri. The company is now able to ship up to 20,000 parcels a day to 27 European countries via 30 loading bays. The storage capacity is said to be around 1.5 million carpets. 
Henner (Heinrich) Schürholz died on 17 May 2024. The textile engineer was 71 years old. His name is closely associated with the Dorsten-based company Dekowe. Since 1982, Schürholz had held responsible positions at the Deutsche Kokosweberei, which his family had co-founded in 1887. Even after the specialist for floor coverings made of the natural fibres sisal and coir was taken over by the Steffel Group in 2007, he remained Managing Director until 2012.
In May two furniture stores of the Lutz Group were opened in Linz: A Mömax store and a XXXLutz store. The total investment for the Linz location amounts to 60 million euros. The sales areas are 30,000 square metres (XXXLutz) and 5,400 square metres (Mömax). According to the company, the new building will be the most modern furniture store in Europe, a 'best of' from all the knowledge and experience of the XXXLutz Group in 13 European countries.
The first Domotex in Dubai for 13 years has been hailed a success by the organisers. "The overwhelming success of Domotex Middle East 2024 reflects the vibrant and resilient nature of the global flooring market," said Sonia Wedell-Castellano, Global Director of Domotex at Deutsche Messe AG. Over the course of three days - from 23 to 25 April 2024 - more than 100 exhibitors exhibited at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The five countries with the largest exhibition space were Iran, UAE, Turkey, Egypt and China.
With an increase of 17.1% compared to last year, the Salone del Mobile 2024 has reached a record number of 361,417 visitors. The proportion of trade visitors rose to 26.8%, of which 65.8% came from abroad. These figures underline the importance of the event in the international furnishing industry. A total of 1,950 exhibitors from 35 countries took part in the fair.