Domotex Hannover is not only the leading international showcase for the flooring sector it is also the most important indicator of trends and developments in this sector worldwide. When it takes place again at its traditional Hannover venue from 17 to 20 January 2009, it will once more provide the entire industry with an incomparable platform for business. Deutsche Messe Hannover, the organizers of Domotex, expect some 1, 350 exhibitors on a net display area of 92,500 square metres (compared with 1,336 exhibitors on 91,757 square metres in 2007).

Stephan Ph. Kühne, Board member of Deutsche Messe AG said, ”The number of registered exhibitors are 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." Visitors will find an impressive supporting program.

Designer Ulf Moritz will be again offering installations incorporating the carpet as an artwork, the winners of the 2009 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.

Trade show visitors will appreciate the high quality and diversity of the exhibits. The Domotex display categories are as follows:

• 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.
• Laying skills, cleaning and application technologies.