Events

Post-event report

Continuity in June

Fewer visitors and exhibitors, but nevertheless a positive assessment of Spoga+Gafa 2026. There were extensive discussions regarding the future dates.

Events7. August 2026

Trade fair in Taiwan

TiTE x IHT launches global buyer invitation program

Taiwanese hardware trade fair TiTE x IHT has launched its "Global Buyer Invitation Program," targeting international brand owner…

Events4. August 2026

International Hardware Fair Italy

Made4DIY is bringing Brico Night to Bergamo

The Italian manufacturers’ association Made4DIY will be hosting its Brico Night next year as part of the International Hardware Fair …

Events21. July 2026

Lighting Design

Messe Frankfurt acquires Light Expo London

Messe Frankfurt is acquiring Light Expo London from [D]Arc Media. The event will be organised in future by its subsidiary, Messe …

Events17. July 2026

Intrnational trade fair in Frankfurt

Light + Building under new leadership

On 1 July 2026, Marie Servais took over as head of the Light + Building trade fair. In her new role, she is responsible for the strategic …

Events13. July 2026

20 to 22 October

International buyers at the Taiwan Hardware Show

More than 40,000 visitors are expected to attend Taiwan Industry Week from 20 to 22 October 2026. The long-established Taiwan …

Events7. July 2026

Obi CCO Jochen Ludwig

Call for greater industry commitment to Spoga+Gafa

Jochen Ludwig, head of purchasing at the German DIY group Obi, has sparked a debate at the German garden trade fair regarding the…

Events25. June 2026

October 2027

Euroshop Middle East postpones its debut

The debut of Euroshop Middle East in Dubai has been postponed to October 25–27, 2027. This decision was made by Messe Düsseldorf and the …

Events25. June 2026

Until 24 June in Cologne

Spoga+Gafa launches with a new concept

With a new hall layout and a new concept, Spoga+Gafa 2026 opened its doors today in Cologne (Germany). Even on the first day of the fair, the…

Events22. June 2026

New dates: 17 to 19 February 2027

Myplant & Garden to take place a week earlier

The Italian garden trade fair Myplant & Garden will take place a week earlier than originally planned next year. The new dates for…

Events22. June 2026

Global DIY Summit

Standing ovations for John Herbert – appeals for "Make It Zero"

Many participants at this year’s Global DIY Summit in Amsterdam have praised the quality of the presentations and …

Events18. June 2026

Recycling rates and the circular economy

The DIY sector commits to "Make It Zero"

At the Global DIY Summit, the “Make It Zero” initiative unveiled its strategy for low-carbon and circular plastics, setting the target of …

Events18. June 2026

Summit gala dinner

Global DIY-Lifetime Award presented to Carl Otto Løvenskiold

The gala dinner following the first day of the Global DIY-Summit provided – as in previous years – the setting for the …

Events18. June 2026

New leadership for the associations

Record number of attendees at the Global DIY Summit

The 12th Global DIY Summit got underway today with a record number of attendees: John Herbert, who founded the conference, …

Events17. June 2026

Successor to John Herbert

Michel Salaün to become new Secretary-General of Edra/Ghin

From 1 July 2026, Michel Salaün will take up the post of General Secretary at the international DIY trade association …

Events17. June 2026

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Recycling more together

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Understanding Europe’s garden markets

How do Europe’s garden markets differ? Compo CEO Stephan Engster provides an overview of common …

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Aveve

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

In Bornem, the garden centre chain Aveve has unveiled its new shop concept, with which the parent …

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Compo

Understanding Europe’s garden markets

How do Europe’s garden markets differ? Compo CEO Stephan Engster provides an overview of common …

Suppliers10. August 2026

Color Expert

Understanding local needs, delivering at scale

Nikolai Joerß (Sales Director DIY DACH/BENELUX/Poland), Vera Mikosch (Head of Sales Spain/France) …

Suppliers10. August 2026

WD-40

The first of its kind

The WD-40 Company Limited is launching an Ecolabel-certified multi-purpose lubricant in Europe.

Suppliers5. August 2026

Continuity in June

TiTE x IHT launches global buyer invitation program

Made4DIY is bringing Brico Night to Bergamo

Messe Frankfurt acquires Light Expo London

Light + Building under new leadership

International buyers at the Taiwan Hardware Show

Call for greater industry commitment to Spoga+Gafa

Euroshop Middle East postpones its debut

Spoga+Gafa launches with a new concept

Myplant & Garden to take place a week earlier

Standing ovations for John Herbert – appeals for "Make It Zero"

The DIY sector commits to "Make It Zero"

Global DIY-Lifetime Award presented to Carl Otto Løvenskiold

Record number of attendees at the Global DIY Summit

Michel Salaün to become new Secretary-General of Edra/Ghin

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