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IPM visitor numbers on par with last year
More exhibitors in Essen
IPM visitor numbers on par with last year

This year, IPM Essen attracted nearly 40,000 visitors. This means that visitor numbers remain slightly below those of last year, when Messe Essen reported well over 40,000 trade visitors. In contrast, the number of…

Events3. February 2026
Domotex organisers satisfied with new concept
Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing
Domotex organisers satisfied with new concept

The organisers of Domotex see their new concept for the trade fair as confirmation of its status as an international platform for the …

Events29. January 2026
Belgian DIY stores saw a decline in sales in 2025
DIY InternationalDIY, Pro & Garden trade fair in Kortrijk
Belgian DIY stores saw a decline in sales in 2025

DIY stores in Belgium ended 2025 with a decline in sales. Some first figures were announced at the DIY, Pro & Garden trade fai…

Events27. January 2026
“Collectively holding the plant up”
DIY InternationalIPM Essen
“Collectively holding the plant up”

The International Plant Fair (IPM) started today in Essen with a good visitor turnout. The world's leading plant fair runs until Friday. Across …

Events27. January 2026
Spoga+Gafa expects large participation from the Netherlands
Outdoor furniture manufacturers
Spoga+Gafa expects large participation from the Netherlands

The Spoga+Gafa organisers report large participation from the Netherlands for the upcoming trade fair: The Dutch Outdoor…

Events26. January 2026
14 national stands at IPM 2026
Typical regional products
14 national stands at IPM 2026

A total of 14 joint stands from 13 countries will be presented at IPM 2026, which will take place from January 27 to 30, 2026, at Messe Essen. …

Events23. January 2026
The new gold...
DIY InternationalConsumer goods fairs
The new gold...

... and by that, the organizers don't mean the color of Christmas tree baubles for the coming season, but data and contacts. Everyone in Frankfurt agrees that t…

Events22. January 2026
R+T trade fairs get another offshoot in Southeast Asia
Sun protection, doors, gates
R+T trade fairs get another offshoot in Southeast Asia

The R+T trade fair, the world's leading trade fair for roller shutters, doors and sun protection, is getting another offshoot…

Events21. January 2026
Heimtextil closes on a positive note
More than 48,000 buyers
Heimtextil closes on a positive note

Heimtextil 2026 came to an end last Friday in Frankfurt – with 148 participating countries, 3,000 exhibitors, and more than 48,000 buyers. At …

Events19. January 2026
DIY, Pro & Garden presents the Belgian market
Trade fair in Kortrijk
DIY, Pro & Garden presents the Belgian market

The organisers of the DIY, Pro & Garden trade fair in Kortrijk, Belgium, have announced that 145 exhibitors from ten countries …

Events16. January 2026
Seven halls full of plants
DIY InternationalIPM Essen
Seven halls full of plants

In 2026, IPM Essen will once again occupy the entire exhibition grounds and showcase innovations from the global horticultural industry. Also in …

Events15. January 2026
International Hardware Fair focuses on internationality
New schedule for Eisenwarenmesse
International Hardware Fair focuses on internationality

German trade fair organiser Koelnmesse expects high international participation for Eisenwarenmesse - International Hardware…

Events13. January 2026
Heimtextil emphasises interaction and stability
Trade fair started today
Heimtextil emphasises interaction and stability

The Heimtextil trade fair started today in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) – with around 3,000 exhibitors from more than 140 different …

Events13. January 2026
Domotex is climbing the walls
DIY InternationalDomotex
Domotex is climbing the walls

The former flooring trade fair wants to surpass itself and will in future present itself as a platform for the entire interior design sector. This …

Events13. January 2026
DIY, Pro & Garden presents the Belgian market
Trade fair in Kortrijk
DIY, Pro & Garden presents the Belgian market

The organisers of the DIY, Pro & Garden trade fair in Kortrijk, Belgium, have announced that 145 exhibitors from ten countries …

Events1. January 2026
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“Many suppliers will be delighted”
DIY InternationalObi
“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across …

Distribution
Moving forward in big steps
FN Neuhofer
Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

Suppliers
Top DIY stores close gardening sections
DIY InternationalStatistics
Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

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The 16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference offered insights into the Greek market – informative…

Distribution29. January 2026
The desire for togetherness
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The desire for togetherness

BHB Managing Director Peter Wüst summed up the BHB Congress with the terms “innovation, change, …

Distribution27. January 2026