Messe Frankfurt, the organiser of the Heimtextil trade fair, has reported a satisfactory interim level of exhibitor registrations. "We currently have roughly the same number of registrations as at the comparable stage last year," said Olaf Schmidt, Vice President, Textile Fairs of Messe Frankfurt. Although one or two exhibitors are reducing their stand size, there is an influx of new exhibitors, for example in the sunshade and curtain accessory segments. A high level of exhibitor activity is noted above all in the wall covering and decorative materials segments. The fair takes place from 13 to 16 January in Frankfurt.