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 in Southeast Asia. R+T South-East Asia will take place for the first time from 11 to 13 …
Strengthening presence in Eastern Europe
Polish Neuhofer subsidiary commences operations
On 1 January 2026, FN Sp. z o.o., a subsidiary of the Austrian FN Neuhofer Group, officially commenced operations in Mysłowice, …
Final judgment
Obi comments on brand use in Russia
Obi has issued a clarification regarding brand use in Russia. With reference to reports in Russian and German-language media about Obi's …
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 …
Plants down, living category up
Garden centres in Germany show no growth
Garden centres in Germany did not increase their sales in 2025. This was the conclusion reached by the German Garden Centre Association …
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 …
Positive Christmas sales
Veiling Rhein-Maas 2025 with slight increase in product sales
Veiling Rhein-Maas, the joint venture between Landgard and Royal Flora Holland, achieved product sales of €424 million…
French e-commerce specialist
Bauhaus operates marketplace with Mirakl
The DIY chain Bauhaus, market leader in Germany, has entered into a strategic partnership with French start-up Mirakl to build its online …
New schedule for Eisenwarenmesse
International Hardware Fair focuses on internationality
German trade fair organiser Koelnmesse expects high international participation for Eisenwarenmesse - International Hardware…
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 …