Carpets and flooring solutions exhibition DOMOTEX Middle East runs back-to-back with inaugural edition of R+T Middle East that is dedicated to roller shutters, doors, gates and sun-protection systems

May 10, 2010

Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has today (Monday, May 10, 2010) opened DOMOTEX Middle East 2010, the only dedicated carpets and floor coverings exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa region, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by Deutsche Messe Dubai, DOMOTEX Middle East will run from May 10 to 12 and is being concurrently held with R+T Middle East 2010, the Middle East spin-off of the world’s leading show for roller shutters, doors, gates and sun-protection systems.

Angela Schaschen, Managing Director, Deutsche Messe Dubai, said: “The Middle East continues to be a highly attractive destination for global suppliers of flooring solutions and this is clearly evident in this year’s edition of DOMOTEX Middle East. Exhibitors are now becoming more aggressive in targeting long-term prospects in the region and they are certainly taking full advantage of the networking potential of DOMOTEX to generate new business leads and boost brand awareness. This year’s show has been made even more attractive to both suppliers and trade buyers as we are introducing R+T Middle East, bringing a wider array of industrial building solutions and creating a one-stop shop for all developers and contractors in the Middle East & North Africa region.”

R+T Middle East further noted that international manufacturers and distributors have been attracted by the growth potential of MENA countries such as the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Egypt. In the UAE for instance, the country’s construction sector is poised to sustain a compound annual growth rate of around 20 per cent from 2010 to 2013.

DOMOTEX Middle East has assembled a powerful selection of leading global exhibitors who will be presenting a comprehensive selection of carpets and flooring products and services, including hand-made and machine-made carpets; textile and resilient floor coverings; parquet and other wood floors; laminates; ceramic tiles, natural stone floors and marble, floors for sports arenas and sports facilities; fibres, yarns and textiles; application and floor laying techniques and equipment; machinery and technology. The trade event targets wholesalers and retailers as well as decision-makers from construction companies, architects, interior designers, project planners, floor layers and fitters.

Making its debut in the region, R+T Middle East 2010 will feature a comprehensive range of specialised products and services, including roller shutters and accessories; windows, window shutters and accessories; awnings; Venetian blinds and roller blinds; doors/gates and accessories; drive and control systems; electrical security equipment; business fittings and furnishings; and technical literature.

R+T Middle East is jointly organised by Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch and Messe Stuttgart. The event is also under the technical and conceptual sponsorship of the Federal Association for Manufacturers of Roller shutters and Sun protection (Bundesverband Rollladen + Sonnenschutz e.V.) and the National Federation of Door and Gate Manufacturers (BVT - Verband Tore). The event seeks to sustain the momentum generated by R+T 2009 held at the New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre and the recently held R+T Asia 2010 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, which attracted more than 330 exhibitors from eight countries and over 13,000 visitors. 

DOMOTEX Middle East is expected to build on the momentum generated by DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2010, which was held from 16th to 19th January 2010. DOMOTEX HANNOVER reported a substantial rise in attendance with some 38,000 professionals visiting the event and a total of 1,376 exhibiting companies from over 65 countries. This year’s participation represented a three per cent growth in visitor attendance while exhibitor numbers have remained steady. The positive turnout has ensured the continued success of DOMOTEX HANNOVER in spite of the tough global economic conditions and has given the industry the stimulus for sustained growth throughout the year. Meanwhile, DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, which was held from March 23rd to 25th 2010, witnessed an overwhelming number of visitors. The visitor footfall at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR was a testament that the flooring industry was back on track in China.

Leading exhibitors eye lucrative business deals from USD 2.3 billion worth of newly awarded projects in UAE

May 5, 2010

DOMOTEX Middle East, the only dedicated carpets and floor coverings exhibition in the Middle East & North Africa region, has revealed that over USD 2.3 billion worth of projects in the UAE were awarded to various contractors in March 2010, triggering a fresh demand for specialised flooring concepts and solutions across the country. The 2010 edition of DOMOTEX Middle East kicks off on Monday, May 10, 2010 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre (DICEC), offering a comprehensive range of flooring products and services that cater to the specific demands of contractors and developers in the UAE and the rest of the Middle East.

DOMOTEX Middle East, quoting a recent report from Proleads, further noted that the latest wave of high-profile projects that were recently awarded in the UAE collectively represent the second largest value in awards in the region, creating a new growth avenue for local, regional and international players in the region’s carpet and floor coverings industry. Moreover, DOMOTEX Middle East pointed out that developers and contractors are now eyeing flooring materials that deliver significant cost savings and performance benefits, in line with an ongoing trend to further streamline and enhance the cost-efficiency of projects across the region.

“The UAE continues to open exciting growth opportunities for key players in the carpet and floor coverings industry. New projects were recently awarded with a total value of around USD 2.3 billion, while several more are poised to be launched within the next few months, building up momentum for the UAE’s carpet and floor coverings market. As always, DOMOTEX Middle East will provide the perfect platform to stimulate market activity and satisfy the flooring requirements of all contractors and developers of various projects in the country,” said Angela Schaschen, Managing Director of Deutsche Messe Branch Dubai.

DOMOTEX Middle East 2010 will present a comprehensive selection of carpets and floor coverings including hand-made and machine-made carpets; textile and resilient floor coverings; parquet and other wood floors; laminates; ceramic tiles, natural stone floors and marble, floors for sports arenas and sports facilities; fibres, yarns and textiles; application and floor laying techniques and equipment; machinery and technology. The trade event targets wholesalers and retailers in the carpet and floor coverings sector as well as decision-makers from construction companies, architects, interior designers, project planners, floor layers and fitters.

DOMOTEX Middle East will be held concurrently with R+T Middle East 2010, the Middle East spin-off of the world’s leading show for roller shutters, windows, doors, gates and sun-protection systems, creating greater business value and enhanced networking opportunities for exhibitors and visitors. R+T Middle East, which is jointly organised by Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch and Messe Stuttgart, will showcase a comprehensive range of products and services, including roller shutters and accessories; windows, window shutters and accessories; awnings; Venetian blinds and roller blinds; doors/gates and accessories; drive and control systems; electrical security equipment; business fittings and furnishings; and technical literature.

DOMOTEX Middle East is expected to build on the momentum generated by DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2010, which was held from 16th to 19th January 2010. DOMOTEX HANNOVER reported a substantial rise in attendance with some 38,000 professionals visiting the event and a total of 1,376 exhibiting companies from over 65 countries. This year’s participation represented a three per cent growth in visitor attendance while exhibitor numbers have remained steady. The positive turnout has ensured the continued success of DOMOTEX HANNOVER in spite of the tough global economic conditions and has given the industry the stimulus for sustained growth throughout the year. Meanwhile, DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, which was held from March 23rd to 25th 2010, witnessed an overwhelming number of visitors. The visitor footfall at DOMOTEXasia/CHINAFloor was a testament that the flooring industry was back on track in China.

Henkel Polybit to introduce specially developed adhesives and waterproofing systems for flooring applications

May 3, 2010

DOMOTEX Middle East, the only dedicated carpets and floor coverings exhibition in the MENA region, has announced that a wider range of the latest environment friendly flooring products and services will be introduced at this year’s show, as leading exhibitors continue to cater to a growing focus on sustainable development in the Middle East region. DOMOTEX Middle East 2010 will be held from May 10 to 12 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre (DICEC).

Henkel Polybit, a leading manufacturer of waterproofing products and construction chemicals for more than 20 years in the GCC and Platinum Sponsor of Creative Flooring – the live demo feature at DOMOTEX Middle East 2010, has committed to introduce and showcase five newly developed, environmentally friendly products designed for fast and clean renovation. Having successfully attended the previous two editions of DOMOTEX Middle East, Henkel Polybit confirmed that the dedicated trade event offers the perfect platform to expand its market base and showcase Henkel’s innovative and sustainable technologies.

Angela Schaschen, Managing Director, Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch, said: “DOMOTEX Middle East exhibitors are evidently becoming more aggressive in their preparations as they seek to maximize product exposure and boost opportunities to interact with their target audiences. Having successfully introduced various flooring-related solutions in previous editions, Henkel Polybit is certainly one of the major success stories of DOMOTEX Middle East and we are thrilled to once again support them in launching their latest offerings and help them achieve their marketing objectives.”

Thorsten Schneider, General Manager, Business Development - GCC of Henkel Polybit, said: “DOMOTEX Middle East served as an excellent launch pad when we introduced our substrate preparation and adhesive systems under the brand name of Thomsit into the GCC market. The positive results we have achieved after two years of attending DOMOTEX Middle East have convinced us of the event’s significant value and impact on our own marketing initiatives in the region. DOMOTEX Middle East is truly a very effective platform to help us expand to new markets and showcase the latest innovations of Henkel Polybit.”

DOMOTEX Middle East will present a comprehensive selection of carpets and floor coverings including hand-made and machine-made carpets; textile and resilient floor coverings; parquet and other wood floors; laminates; ceramic tiles, natural stone floors and marble, floors for sports arenas and sports facilities; fibres, yarns and textiles; application and floor laying techniques and equipment; machinery and technology. The trade event targets wholesalers and retailers in the carpet and floor coverings sector as well as decision-makers from construction companies, architects, interior designers, project planners, floor layers and fitters.

DOMOTEX Middle East will be held concurrently with R+T Middle East 2010, the Middle East spin-off of the world’s leading show for roller shutters, windows, doors, gates and sun-protection systems, creating greater business value and enhanced networking opportunities for exhibitors and visitors. R+T Middle East, which is jointly organised by Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch and Messe Stuttgart, will showcase a comprehensive range of products and services, including roller shutters and accessories; windows, window shutters and accessories; awnings; Venetian blinds and roller blinds; doors/gates and accessories; drive and control systems; electrical security equipment; business fittings and furnishings; and technical literature.

DOMOTEX Middle East is expected to build on the momentum generated by DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2010, which was held from 16th to 19th January 2010. DOMOTEX HANNOVER reported a substantial rise in attendance with some 38,000 professionals visiting the event and a total of 1,376 exhibiting companies from over 65 countries. This year’s participation represented a three per cent growth in visitor attendance while exhibitor numbers have remained steady. The positive turnout has ensured the continued success of DOMOTEX HANNOVER in spite of the tough global economic conditions and has given the industry the stimulus for sustained growth throughout the year. Meanwhile, DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, which was held from March 23rd to 25th 2010, witnessed an overwhelming number of visitors. The visitor footfall at DOMOTEXasia/CHINAFloor was a testament that the flooring industry was back on track in China.

Government measures such as Abu Dhabi’s Estidama, Dubai’s green building regulations set new benchmarks in interior flooring market

March 9, 2010

DOMOTEX Middle East, the only international trade fair for carpets and floor coverings in the MENA region, has announced that it expects exhibitors to showcase much wider range of “green” carpets and floor coverings as new government legislations on sustainability and environmental protection help increase the demand for eco-friendly flooring solutions. DOMOTEX revealed that the green building regulations issued in Dubai in 2007, and Abu Dhabi’s integrated design program for its urban planning called “Estidama,” which means “sustainability” in Arabic, are key measures that will impact future trends in the flooring industry.

DOMOTEX also noted that the LEED rating system for commercial interiors, developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), will help provide the blueprint for quality standards among interior products and pave the way for a significant increase in demand for green-certified flooring solutions. Scheduled for 10-12 May, 2010 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, DOMOTEX Middle East will showcase a complete range of carpets and floor coverings including hand-made and machine-made carpets; textile and resilient floor coverings; parquet and other wood floors; laminates; floors for sports arenas and sports facilities; fibres, yarns and textiles; application and floor laying techniques and equipment; machinery and technology, ceramic tiles, natural stone floors and marble floors.

Angela Schaschen, Managing Director, Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch, organizers of the exhibition said, “DOMOTEX continues to serve as a benchmark for the latest product trends and the most up-to-date developments in quality standards in the carpets and floor coverings industry. For the upcoming edition of DOMOTEX Middle East, we are seeing several exhibitors building up new product lines to cater to emerging requirements and to comply with new government regulations, particularly those related to sustainability and environmental compliance.”

“The availability of new materials and advanced technology has greatly contributed in encouraging suppliers to expand their portfolio and offer eco-friendly, recyclable carpets and floor coverings. It is now no longer just about colours and designs as manufacturers, distributors and trade buyers are beginning to appreciate other important qualities of carpets and floor coverings such as the environmental footprint of these products,” added Schaschen.

DOMOTEX Middle East targets wholesalers and retailers in the carpet and floor coverings sector as well as decision-makers from construction companies, architects, interior designers, project planners, floor layers and fitters. The event will feature a series of interactive networking activities such as Designers Corner and the Creative Flooring section.

Designers Corner will present the latest breakthroughs in design flooring as well as a select range of inspiring reference projects that will help stimulate new ideas and design concepts. Creative Flooring, facilitated by experienced professionals of The Academy of Flooring Skills (TAOFS) from the UK, has been enhanced to offer more interactive and engaging demonstration sessions focusing on the most up-to-date techniques and products.