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06.01.2022

Messe Frankfurt cancels consumer goods fairs in January and February 2022

In view of the exponential worsening of the pandemic situation worldwide and the accompanying tightened travel and contact regulations, the consumer goods fairs Christmasworld, Paperworld, and Creativeworld are cancelled for January 2022 and Ambiente for mid-February 2022. The regionally-oriented trade fair Nordstil from 15 to 17 January 2022 in Hamburg will take place at the present time.

The easing of the pandemic situation that was still hoped for in December is no longer in sight. Instead, the situation is deteriorating worldwide with an enormous, unforeseeable dynamic. This extreme deterioration due to the spread of the Omicron virus in Europe and Germany currently makes it impossible for Messe Frankfurt, as organiser of the leading international trade fairs Christmasworld, Paperworld, and Creativeworld, as well as Ambiente, to keep their dates in Frankfurt at the end of January and in mid-February 2022.

In view of the exponential worsening of the pandemic situation worldwide and the accompanying tightened travel and contact regulations, the consumer goods fairs Christmasworld, Paperworld, and Creativeworld are cancelled for January 2022 and Ambiente for mid-February 2022. The regionally-oriented trade fair Nordstil from 15 to 17 January 2022 in Hamburg will take place at the present time.

The easing of the pandemic situation that was still hoped for in December is no longer in sight. Instead, the situation is deteriorating worldwide with an enormous, unforeseeable dynamic. This extreme deterioration due to the spread of the Omicron virus in Europe and Germany currently makes it impossible for Messe Frankfurt, as organiser of the leading international trade fairs Christmasworld, Paperworld, and Creativeworld, as well as Ambiente, to keep their dates in Frankfurt at the end of January and in mid-February 2022.

The four events, consisting of Christmasworld with its focus on seasonal and festive decorations, Paperworld and Creativeworld with their product ranges for paper, office supplies, stationery and hobby, craft and artists' requisites and Ambiente with its cross-sector range of products for the table, kitchen and housewares, furnishing and decorative accessories, home furnishing concepts, gifts and fashion accessories, are the recognised leading trade fairs in their sectors and open the trading year in their respective segments. Even in a reduced numerical form, the four trade fairs would still have been the leading events worldwide for their respective product segments.

However, the exponential increase in the number of infections worldwide in a very short period of time and the accompanying multitude of developments and decisions that are clearly outside the organiser's sphere of influence have led to a significant deterioration in the general conditions and necessary prerequisites for holding the four leading trade fairs as major events of international relevance at the end of January and in mid-February 2022 respectively. These developments include the classification of Germany as a high-risk area and the associated travel warnings and international and intercontinental travel restrictions in countries such as India, Japan and the United States, as well as the corresponding quarantine obligations. Equally important are the steadily rising infection figures and the accompanying urgent appeal, among others by the Robert Koch Institute and the expert council of the German Federal Government, to continue to reduce contacts to a minimum and to cancel all major events. At present, there are even further international fears that the critical infrastructure will not be maintained due to the highly contagious Omicron variant. The majority of exhibiting and visiting companies at Christmasworld, Paperworld, and Creativeworld as well as Ambiente are currently reacting to this overall situation with travel and trade fair attendance bans for reasons of duty of care towards their employees to protect them from health risks. The global willingness to travel is dropping enormously at the moment.

There are no plans to postpone the event. Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt, explains: "Since the trend-oriented order cycles of the international consumer goods industry require an annual event at the beginning of the year, a shift to the second half of the year would not meet the needs of the exhibiting companies and visitors."

Nordstil to be held in Hamburg from 15 to 17 January 2022
In the interests of the sectors involved, the planning and implementation of Nordstil from 15 to 17 January 2022 is not affected. This trade fair will take place in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg at this time due to other general conditions for local implementation. However, the extremely volatile situation is continuously reviewed and assessed in close exchange with the relevant local authorities and industry partners.

Messe Frankfurt's digital platforms for business success
Messe Frankfurt has already been actively helping retailers to help themselves since 2019 with Nextrade, the first order and data management platform for the home and living sector, and Conzoom Solutions, an information platform for the global consumer goods sector. "A second year without appropriate ordering, inspiration and networking formats poses considerable and in some cases existentially threatening challenges for retailers worldwide," Braun explains. "With our digital offers, we are specifically supporting our partners in industry and trade in this volatile situation. In addition, we will continue to put all our energy and optimism into safe and promising trade fairs. Because there is no substitute for meeting in real life."

Information on the planning of the Frankfurt consumer goods fairs for 2023 will be announced at the beginning of February 2022.

Source:

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

03.12.2021

Heimtextil from 11 - 14 January 2022 is cancelled

Against the background of the worsening pandemic situation in Germany over the past two weeks and the associated restrictions, Heimtextil, scheduled to take place in the second week of January, is cancelled. Messe Frankfurt is working with the industry to determine whether and in what form a new offering in the summer of 2022 can be organised to run parallel to the Techtextil/Texprocess trade fair duo. Later events such as Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld, Paperworld and Frankfurt Fashion Week are still planning to take place at the present time.

Against the background of the worsening pandemic situation in Germany over the past two weeks and the associated restrictions, Heimtextil, scheduled to take place in the second week of January, is cancelled. Messe Frankfurt is working with the industry to determine whether and in what form a new offering in the summer of 2022 can be organised to run parallel to the Techtextil/Texprocess trade fair duo. Later events such as Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld, Paperworld and Frankfurt Fashion Week are still planning to take place at the present time.

Due to the unforeseeable dynamics in the development of the pandemic, the reciprocal and cumulative effects of the relevant factors, as well as the extreme escalation and deterioration of the pandemic situation in Germany within a very short period of time, including the decisions taken at the Conference of Minister Presidents on 02.12.2021, the date of Heimtextil right at the beginning of the year, in the second week of January, cannot be kept. Heimtextil, the leading international trade fair for home and contract textiles, will be cancelled. Messe Frankfurt is working closely with all industry partners to find out whether and within what framework Heimtextil can be held parallel to Techtextil and Texprocess from 21 to 24 June 2022.

Heimtextil as an international trade fair has always kicked off the spring trade fair season and is the first major international trade fair in Germany directly after Christmas and New Year with exhibitors and visitors from over 135 countries. The exponential increase in the number of infections in a very short period of time and the accompanying multitude of developments and resolutions that are clearly outside the realm of influence of the organizer have led to a significant deterioration in the general conditions and necessary requirements for holding Heimtextil as a major trade fair of international relevance at this early stage. These developments include in particular the classification of Germany as a high-risk area and the associated travel warnings, international and intercontinental travel restrictions in India, Japan, the United States and Great Britain, as well as the quarantine obligation and “2G” (only with vaccinated and recovered status) requirements without recognition of the WHO vaccine list in Germany. Equally important are the steadily rising infection figures and the accompanying urgent appeal, including by the Robert Koch Institute, to reduce contacts to a minimum and to cancel all major events.

A large number of the exhibiting and visiting companies at Heimtextil are currently reacting to this with travel and trade fair attendance bans out of an obligation of concern towards their employees to protect them from health risks. The global willingness to travel is continuing to fall rapidly.

The planning and staging of the other spring trade fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld and Paperworld is not affected. Due to their later dates in the year, at the end of January and mid-February respectively, these fairs are still planning to take place at the present time. Compared to Heimtextil, which is the most international trade fair at the Frankfurt location, Frankfurt Fashion Week currently has a much lower international profile and from this perspective can therefore still take place. The extremely volatile situation is continuously reviewed and evaluated in close exchange with the relevant authorities and industry partners.

Source:

Messe Frankfurt

IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living set for a highly anticipated return in October 2021 (c) Messe Frankfurt
IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living 2019
24.03.2021

IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living set for a highly anticipated return in October 2021

The dates are set: IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living is welcoming exhibitor registration for its 2021 edition, to be held from 18 – 20 October 2021 in the South Halls of Tokyo Big Sight. The dedicated fair for interior design is once again set to attract not only retail buyers but also visitors from design and architecture offices, commercial facilities, and other contract businesses. The 2019 edition welcomed 352 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions as well as 16,016 visitors from 34 countries and regions, receiving much positive feedback for its increased focus on contract business.
 
IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living 2019
Returning after a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living will once again create opportunities for exhibitors to meet new clients and expand their businesses. Messe Frankfurt Japan Ltd is working to put all of the appropriate safety and hygiene measures in place to protect participants during the fair period, and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
 
New ETHICAL zone added to satisfy consumer demand

The dates are set: IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living is welcoming exhibitor registration for its 2021 edition, to be held from 18 – 20 October 2021 in the South Halls of Tokyo Big Sight. The dedicated fair for interior design is once again set to attract not only retail buyers but also visitors from design and architecture offices, commercial facilities, and other contract businesses. The 2019 edition welcomed 352 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions as well as 16,016 visitors from 34 countries and regions, receiving much positive feedback for its increased focus on contract business.
 
IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living 2019
Returning after a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living will once again create opportunities for exhibitors to meet new clients and expand their businesses. Messe Frankfurt Japan Ltd is working to put all of the appropriate safety and hygiene measures in place to protect participants during the fair period, and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
 
New ETHICAL zone added to satisfy consumer demand
A newly introduced ETHICAL zone will help industry players explore the themes of sustainability and ecology, which are continuing to gain traction in the interior design market. The zone focuses on environmental protection, up-cycling, fair trade, products that support people with disabilities, organic products, local production for local consumption, and more. Furniture production from recycled forest materials will also be a focus of the zone, which will be promoted in the run up to the fair through sector-specific media channels. This will include dedicated promotional activities targeting ethically driven retailers and restaurants.
 
A variety of booth sizes to accommodate exhibitors’ needs
In response to requests from exhibitors who showcase smaller items, a new booth size has been added for 2021. Measuring 6.3 sqm (width 3m x depth 2.1m), the new booth option is one size smaller than the existing 9 sqm booth, adding more choice for exhibitors
 
Dedicated lifestyle themed zones
Proving popular amongst trade buyers during previous editions, ‘CREATIVE RESOURCE’ is a zone devoted to innovative interior materials, as well as parts and services for interior design and home remodelling. Products featured at the zone include wallpaper, floor coverings, paints and related materials. First introduced in 2012, the zone has grown in stature as the destination for the likes of manufacturers, architects, designers and developers to find inspiration.
 
The fair’s zoning encompasses a variety of different product categories and themes. This not only simplifies the sourcing process for trade buyers, but it also maximises business exposure for exhibitors. Day-to-day lifestyle products – both stylish and functional – will be displayed in the ‘HOME’, ‘ACCENT’ and ‘EVERYDAY’ zones with a focus on living spaces, accessories and household items respectively.
 
Moreover, catering to the world of convenience and home cuisine, an array of pragmatically-designed packaged food will be presented at 'FOODIST', while innovative dining items will be gathered at the ‘KITCHEN LIFE’ zone.
 
Highlighting high quality local craftsmanship, designs from Japanese artisanal artists with a modern touch will be located in the ‘JAPAN STYLE’ zone. The latest designs from highly acclaimed international brands will be displayed too, in the ‘MOVEMENT’ area, while work from up-and-coming young designers will appear at the ‘TALENTS’ and ‘NEXT’ zones.
 
About IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living
IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living is held annually in fall and is the sister fair of Interior Lifestyle Tokyo held in spring, which is based on Ambiente, Messe Frankfurt’s largest and most important international consumer goods fair, and Heimtextil, the biggest international home and contract textiles fair. With the synergetic effects of these leading global trade fairs in the high-end interior market, and with Messe Frankfurt’s global network, IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living is a key platform for professionals, buyers, architects and those engaged in domestic and international contract business.

23.01.2020

Ambiente 2020: Koreanische Startups auf der Suche nach Geschäftspartnern

Das Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) wird 25 koreanische Unternehmen zur Ambiente 2020 bringen, die vom 7. bis 11. Februar 2020 auf der Messe Frankfurt stattfindet. Damit werden koreanische Unternehmen gefördert, die nach neuen Möglichkeiten auf dem globalen Markt suchen.

Die Ambiente in Frankfurt ist eine der größten internationalen Messen der Konsumgüterbranche, an der jährlich mehr als 140.000 Besucher und knapp 5.000 Aussteller teilnehmen. Über 50% der Einkäufer und Fachbesucher kommen aus dem Ausland – Aussteller aus 95 Ländern zeigen auf der Ambiente die neuesten Produkte.

Herr Kim, Kwang-Hyon, Vorsitzender von KISED, sagte auf der Ambiente 2020, dass es neben der Ausstellung von innovativen Produkten der 25 koreanischen Unternehmen eine Business Matching Session geben wird, in der mögliche zukünftige Partnerschaften zwischen koreanischen Unternehmen und globalen Käufern besprochen werden.

Das Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) wird 25 koreanische Unternehmen zur Ambiente 2020 bringen, die vom 7. bis 11. Februar 2020 auf der Messe Frankfurt stattfindet. Damit werden koreanische Unternehmen gefördert, die nach neuen Möglichkeiten auf dem globalen Markt suchen.

Die Ambiente in Frankfurt ist eine der größten internationalen Messen der Konsumgüterbranche, an der jährlich mehr als 140.000 Besucher und knapp 5.000 Aussteller teilnehmen. Über 50% der Einkäufer und Fachbesucher kommen aus dem Ausland – Aussteller aus 95 Ländern zeigen auf der Ambiente die neuesten Produkte.

Herr Kim, Kwang-Hyon, Vorsitzender von KISED, sagte auf der Ambiente 2020, dass es neben der Ausstellung von innovativen Produkten der 25 koreanischen Unternehmen eine Business Matching Session geben wird, in der mögliche zukünftige Partnerschaften zwischen koreanischen Unternehmen und globalen Käufern besprochen werden.

„Ziel der Business Matching Session auf der Ambiente 2020 ist es, koreanische Unternehmen zu fördern, die nach neuen Möglichkeiten und potenziellen globalen Geschäftspartnern suchen. Darüber hinaus bietet die Veranstaltung eine großartige Gelegenheit, um Ideen auszutauschen und gute Geschäftsbeziehungen zwischen koreanischen und globalen Unternehmen aufzubauen", sagte Kim, Kwang-Hyon.

Während der letzten Ambiente gab es viele Fachbesucher, die Geschäfte tätigten oder neue Märkte und Investitionsmöglichkeiten erkunden wollten. Über 43% der Fachbesucher kommen aus dem Einzelhandel und 22% aus dem Groß- und Außenhandel – mit 35% aller Besucher als Entscheidungsträger und fast der Hälfte in Führungspositionen auf hoher Ebene. Aus diesem Grund bietet KISED auf der Ambiente 2020 Business Matching Sessions für 25 koreanische Unternehmen an.

"Teilnehmer, die für die Ambiente 2020 ausgewählt wurden, verfügen über Produkte aus den Bereichen Küchenutensilien, Besteck, elektronische Kleingeräte, dekorative Wohnaccessoires, Home- und Geschenk-Hybridkollektionen, Geschenkartikel sowie dekorative und persönliche Accessoires bei Taschen und Schmuck. Ich hoffe, dass die Teilnehmer durch diese Veranstaltung gute Ergebnisse zur Erschließung ausländischer Märkte erzielen werden", sagte Kim, Kwang-Hyon Said.

Die 25 koreanischen teilnehmenden Unternehmen von KISED sind: BO & BONG wird Keramik-Silber-Schmuck präsentieren. DUAKI wird Lederarmbänder für Einsteiger vorstellen. PINS PINS wird ein maßgeschneidertes Schmuck-Geschenkset zeigen. SUDAM wird luxuriösen handgefertigten Cloisonné-Silberschmuck präsentieren. FEEL SO GOOD CALLI wird den traditionellen koreanischen Keramik-Mini-Vasenmagneten sowie Kerzenhalter vorstellen. KOREA TMT wird ein Mikrofaser-Reinigungstuch, einen Mikrofaserbeutel, ein Brillenetui und eine Schmuckschatulle zeigen sowie KESYLANG CO., LTD. eine handgefertigte Mother-of-Pearl Tasche und ein Mother-of-Pearl Card-Wallet vorstellen.

Darüber hinaus wird DAY MOON OU die Baby Bottle, eine umweltfreundliche Babyflasche, zeigen. L & J CO., Ltd stellt Cork Fashion Produkte und SSOA Ventures Co., Ltd. ein antibakterielles Baby-Badetuch sowie eine multifunktionale wasserdichte Strandtasche vor. KOSTICK CO., LTD. wird traditionelles koreanisches Besteck für westliches Essen einführen, PUTTA COMMA den "Gold Mug", einen Signature Becher mit 24 Karat Gold auf dem Bechergriff und PUZZLELOCK INC. einen verstellbaren Aufbewahrungsbehälter zeigen. Mandehling Coffee Korea wird einen tragbaren Handtropf-Kaffee-Maker einführen und NANOWAVE KOREA das funktionale, in der Höhe anpassbare Gesundheitskissen präsentieren. XIVESTORY stellt einen tierförmigen Mehrzweckhalter vor, GOOD LIGHT führt eine tragbare All-in-One-Beleuchtung ein und POWER SILICON zeigt ein Smart LED Light. ILSANGISANG präsentiert das Light Shelf, eine Wand- und Tischlampe. ARUI stellt ein Gerät zur Wasserstofferzeugung vor. BLUE FEEL CORP zeigt einen tragbaren Mini Premium-Ventilator, einen tragbaren Luftbefeuchter und einen tragbaren Staubsauger sowie HOMECERA CO., LTD einen schnurlosen Schuhtrockner.

Darüber hinaus wird KUSTOM PLASTIC einen 3-in-1-Multifunktions-Getränkehalter für Autos mit mobiler kabelloser Aufladung präsentieren sowie GRIPIN eine Smart Easy Hand Grip Gürteltasche für Tablet PC und OCEAN FLOW eine Premium Kühlmatte für Haustiere vorstellen.

Zusätzlich werden die 25 koreanischen Unternehmen während der Ambiente 2020 im K-Startup Pavilion in Halle 10.3 (Stand B50) und Halle 9.3 (Stand D72 und E75) platziert. Die Business Matching Session wird an allen Ständen der koreanischen Unternehmen stattfinden. Details zur Veranstaltung finden sich auf der Ambiente 2020 Website. Zur Teilnahme an der Business Matching Session mit den koreanischen Unternehmen auf der Ambiente 2020 wenden Sie sich bitte an arvito@hebronstar.com (Arvito).

 

More information:
Ambiente Ambiente 2020
09.04.2018

Heimtextil India and Ambiente India 2018 launch Bespoke Living in their fifth edition

  • Special display arena will showcase exquisite signature collections from interior décor and home textile sectors

India’s premium fairs for home textiles, homeware and interior décor, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India have launched Bespoke Living, an exclusive product showcase space dedicated to companies dealing with signature collections at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 27th – 29th June 2018.

With four successful editions in a row, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India also slated on the same dates, have become the country’s leading business trade fairs to showcase the finest quality of dining, living, giving and home textiles. The launch of Bespoke Living aims to highlight one of a kind brands who deal with uniquely crafted designs that will range from plush statement pieces to extensive signature collections for home and retail furnishing.

  • Special display arena will showcase exquisite signature collections from interior décor and home textile sectors

India’s premium fairs for home textiles, homeware and interior décor, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India have launched Bespoke Living, an exclusive product showcase space dedicated to companies dealing with signature collections at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 27th – 29th June 2018.

With four successful editions in a row, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India also slated on the same dates, have become the country’s leading business trade fairs to showcase the finest quality of dining, living, giving and home textiles. The launch of Bespoke Living aims to highlight one of a kind brands who deal with uniquely crafted designs that will range from plush statement pieces to extensive signature collections for home and retail furnishing.

The term luxury décor is not restricted to brand names anymore. With trends like fully furnished luxury houses, theme dominated homes and tastefully designed retail showrooms rapidly picking up in the country, consumers are open to different styles and unique designs.
Be it the very popular Scandinavian themed houses to colourful cultural artefacts creating a soothing aura, Indians now want their homes and businesses to reflect their personal style with statement interiors.

Halls dedicated to Bespoke Living will feature selected designer brands from India and around the world showcasing their premium collections. This product showcase arena will be beneficial for interior designers, architects, hotel buyers, buyers of luxury goods and luxury homes developers. Business visitors can gain knowledge about the upcoming trends, source timeless pieces, build new connections with people sharing the same interest and experience the quality of the products in person. Exposure to best in class products and latest trends presented here will help them create a better home design experience for their clients.

Excelling in statement leather pieces the brand Three Sixty will showcase their latest leather collection that comprises of rugged travel accessories and signature furniture pieces. Inspired by the world’s deserts and explorers who traversed them, the brand designs fully customisable handmade products which are available in beautiful shades of tan, sure to up the sophistication quotient of home and retail interiors.     
        
“Our latest collection at Bespoke Living will showcase our ever evolving tastes and designs. We believe luxury need not be synonymous with breaking open the bank. Traditional Indian craftsmen can craft the most beautiful signature pieces and provide quality beyond compare, shared Mr Vikash Gupta, CEO, Three Sixty. International exhibitors present at the show will showcase exquisite artefacts like decorative ceramics with glaze, handmade clay wreaths with metal leaves, ceramic vases and other decorative items to make every home unique.

Apart from this specially curated design platform, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India 2018 will host the Interior Lifestyle Awards that will bring creative masters from the interior decor and home textile sectors together by recognising their art and giving them an international platform to showcase their designs.
The trade fair will also organise the Hospitality Day, a hospitality and retail procurement programme that will bring top class purchase managers from the industry to build new contacts and source quality products. Together, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India together will host over 100 companies from countries like India, Indonesia, Switzerland and Thailand showcasing trendsetting designs in the interior décor and home textile industry.

Source:

Messe Frankfurt