Kitchen
Showcase 11th -13th September 2003, The Design Centre, Islington, London
Kitchen Showcase is a completely new concept, created to provide
an event that focuses solely on kitchens and their design. Taking place
over three days (two trade, one consumer) the event will 'showcase' up
to twelve kitchen roomsets from leading manufacturers such as Poggenpohl,
Scottwood and Callerton. In addition to this there will be a number of
individual product booths showcasing kitchen related products.
Running alongside Kitchen Showcase will be Masterclass, a two day professional
conference focusing on kitchen design, inspiration and knowledge. Day
one of Masterclass will involve a series of keynote addresses on kitchen
design from leading designers such as Johnny Grey, and Dick Powell; whilst
day two has a working title of The Knowledge Conference.
For further information/tickets for Masterclass contact 01803 839399 or
register for showcase at http://www.kitchenshowcase.co.uk
Idèo
Bain Confirms its Success and Names its new Bathroom Set Area 'Bathrooms
of the World'
From
4th to 9th February 2004, Idèo Bain the Paris bathroom exhibition
will be the professional event where everyone involved in the world of
bathrooms will meet to discover the sector's new trends.
Over 80% of the 2004 show has already been sold. New exhibitors include:
Delpha, Bisazza and Cristina.
Idèo Bain has now established itself as the key show for an entire
industry and as an unmissable event at the start of 2004.
In 2002, Living Bathroom '100 Bathroom Ideas' was a great success with
visitors and the press alike. For 2004, Idèo Bain - the Bathroom
Exhibition has named its new area for bathroom sets: (labulle), bathrooms
of the world.
The organisers have appointed Daniel Rozenzstroch* and Franáois
Muracciole.* to design this area.
(labulle) bathrooms of the world will provide professionals and private
individuals with the opportunity to discover ideas and to gain vital inspiration
for the creation of new bathrooms. The project's designers have based
their concept on the points of the compass, which provide four guiding
themes:
*North: Scandinavian influences
*East: Asian rituals
*South: Mediterranean cultures
*West: European traditions
Within these four areas manufacturers will be able to display their collections
in ways that satisfy the desires and needs of the visitors. Some of the
bathrooms will be the work of well known designers and stylists.
'(labulle) bathrooms of the world is a unique source of inspiration and
an event all of its own' declares Carine Tissot Caubet, the Exhibition
Director.
Idèo Bain will be held in Hall 1 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
in conjunction with Interclima, the international HVAC-R exhibition, which
runs from 3rd to 6th February 2004.
Idèo Bain will also be open to the general public on 7th, 8th and
9th February 2004, when private individuals planning a bathroom will be
able to visit.
Idèo Bain is an FISB (Fèdèration des Industries de
la Salle de Bains / Federation of Bathroom Manufacturers) exhibition,
organised by Reed Exhibitions. Every year Reed Exhibitions organises 440
events in 49 sectors of business.
Tel.: +33 [0]1 47 56 24 52
Web: http://www.ideobain.com
* Daniel Rozenzstroch, style consultant and editorial adviser to 'Marie-Claire
Maison', is well known for his work on the RÈsonance concept and
fully understands what exhibition visitors are looking for, since he himself
is a devotee. Franáois Muracciole is an architect who works closely
with Daniel Rozenzstroch.
Mostra
Convegno Expocomfort 2004
M.C.E. has become an important event for the bathrooms sector,
providing a venue for meetings, comparison and discussion, to
be held at Fiera
Milano Exhibition Centre Milan, Italy
Mar 2 - Mar 6, 2004.
M.C.E. is a showcase for the future of technology that features a diverse
and comprehensive array of innovative and high quality products and solutions
for domestic and industrial HVAC and plumbing. It is also a unique opportunity
to monitor current trends and to assess the state of the art in a major
sector of the industry. M.C.E. also delivers very high level information
and news providing an extensive programme of conferences and seminars
promoted by leading trade associations and institutions.
Products and services: Heating, Controls, Co-generation, Air-conditioning,
Refrigeration, Ventilation, Plumbing technology, Water treatment, Bathroom
fittings, Pumps, Valves, Pipe fittings, Heating accessories, Implements,
Tools, Fastening Systems.
Visitor profile: Installers, maintenance and management, wholesalers,
retailers, import-export, agents/ representatives, mass distribution,
designers, consultants, building companies, public bodies, research institutes,
manufacturers, architects.
Sponsorships: In partnership with Anima (Federation of the Italian Associations
of Mechanical and Engineering Industries) and Federceramica (Federation
of Italian Ceramics and Abrasives Manufacturers Associations)
Last Show: 2002
Net Area: 142,580 sqm
International Exhibitors: 289
National Exhibitors: 1,679
Total Exhibitors: 1,968
International Attendance: 23,502
National Attendance: 123,946
Total Attendance: 147,448
Event Edition: 34
UK Contacts:
Sally de Swart
Tel: 0208 910 7744
Email: mailto:sally.deswart@reedexpo.co.uk
James Samuel
Tel: 0208 910 7876
Email: mailto:james.samuel@reedexpo.co.uk
Web: http://www.fmi.it/mce
Blum
Shows the Future at Interzum
While,
from a UK perspective, Interzum 2003 may not have had its usual overall
buzz - what with ZOW preceding it, the British bank holiday and English
half term - some of the halls lacked familiar faces. The Blum
stand however seemed like the epicentre of something high on the Richter
Scale.
The slogan down the side of the stand proclaimed 'Progress Through Motion'
-'an all encapsulating concept of dynamic product development, and forward
moving success for Blum and its customers across the world.' said the
company.
'Impressive, inspirational, innovative - Blum's 2003 exhibit at Interzum
was the Tate Gallery of modern furniture fittings and concepts. New products,
solutions ideas and futuristic concepts combined to give a window on the
future direction of kitchen design, manufacture and use.'
Centrepiece
and central to the whole exhibit was the presentation of Dynamic Space®,
Blum's registered, holistic vision of kitchen use and performance using
the company's various systems, fittings and components to achieve the
ultimate kitchen. The way in which kitchen (bedroom and other fitted furniture)
should be designed and manufactured as well as lived in and used.
Kitchen designers have, for many years, relied on the 'working triangle'
model for structure and ergonomics. Blum has looked beyond this.
The working triangle as a basis for kitchen layout is not dead - rather
it has evolved. In fact it's come a long way.
Probably the main reason is that the concept is too simplistic for the
modern kitchen. For starters the term 'working' must now be incorporated
into the wider concept of 'living'. The amount of time we spend in our
kitchens has increased dramatically as it has become the social hub of
the household. From a single function area it has become host to a diverse
range of activities ranging from cooking to leisure, working and entertaining.
Blum claims to have led the way in modern storage space concepts and has
now recognised the importance of modern kitchen design through its new,
registered 'Dynamic Space' concept. In essence this separates a kitchen
into four main activity zones: Preparation, Cooking, Sink, Serving. 'Each
of these activity zones' explains Blum's Michael Powell, 'should be strategically
designed and organised to offer optimum storage and access to the commodities,
implements, utensils and equipment relevant to their direct requirements.
In this way the kitchen becomes highly functional and efficient.'
Blum says kitchen design must now take a radical change of direction.
Using the Dynamic Space principal a kitchen should be designed from the
'inside out' with fixed shelves in base units a thing of the past and
full extension access to allow all available space and proper organisation
of space as priorities.
The basic geometry of the working triangle may have some relevance yet
- but only in the context of a more comprehensive system of zones.
Storage solutions - developed by understanding the needs of customers
from extensive international surveys - underpin the products of the Dynamic
Space® concept. Mainly, full extension drawers and pull-outs, complete
access to cabinets through advanced door hinging, internal organisation
devices, and dynamic motion systems like Blumotion to facilitate wider,
deeper and heavier units.
Tel: 01908 285700
Web: http://www.blum.com
Pegler
Hattersley at CIOH 2003
Today
is the last chance to attend the CIOH (Chartered Institute of Housing)
exhibition in Harrogate. Pegler
Hattersley,
manufacturer of plumbing and heating brassware are showing some of the
best-known brands in the industry on stand 99 in Hall B.
Under the new Pegler Hattersley Corporate Identity the proven brands of
Terrier heating controls, Performa taps, Pegler luxury taps and mixers,
Prestex fittings and Hattersley valves are being shown.
Visiotek – the new range of water saving flow controls as well as
many other water and energy conservation products are also on show.
The
Conference, New Markets, New Approaches and the Exhibition, Housing
2003 is the UK’s leading event for senior professionals,
politicians, tenants and board members addressing key issues affecting
the wider social housing agenda and good practice.
Keynotes include:
* Ministerial Address
* Housing and the Economy
* Anti Social Behaviour - Winning Back Our Communities
* Communities at the Heart of Regeneration
Plenaries include:
* Building Community Cohesion
* Recruitment and Retention - Attracting the Best
* Building Sustainable Communities
* It Starts with Us
* Future of Inspection
* Governing the UK - The Regional and Devolution Debate
* Impact of the Government's New Planning Proposals
Policy Fora on:
* Housing Investment and Funding Programme
* Neighbour Management
* Market Renewal
* Supporting People - Game on!
Seminars:
* Simplifying Housing Benefit - Will it Work?
* I sold my Houses - Why do I need a Strategy?
* Regional Housing Boards - Getting your Share of the Money
* Housing for Older People
* Up to Standard?
* Change/Leadership
Workshops:
* Homelessness
* Maintenance and Refurbishment
* Housing Law Reform
* Affordable Rural Housing
* Regional Growth Areas
* ALMOS - Freedoms and Flexibilities
* Private Sector - Licencing, Compulsory Leasing and HMOs
* Financial Exclusion and Community Development
.....plus the Policy Research Platform, the Innovation Theatre, (sponsored
by Tribal Austin Mayhead) Special Interest Fora and Fringe Sessions.
Framework
Media Joins with Emap Montgomery to create iTSHOWCASE at Interbuild
Framework
Media and Emap Montgomery announced on 12th June a strategic agreement
aimed at raising the profile of Information Technology at Interbuild
2004.
Under the agreement an IT for construction village - iTSHOWCASE at Interbuild
- is being introduced at the UK's largest exhibition for the building
and construction industry, which takes place at the NEC from April 25-29,
2004.
It will be promoted using Framework's well known iTSHOWCASE brand and
situated in the Structural Building Section of the show, highlighted by
floor graphics, signage and ceiling banners both outside and within the
hall.
A special issue of iTSHOWCASE News, Framework's IT magazine for the construction
industry, will be dedicated to the event and mailed to all registered
visitors who express interest in IT products and services.
Said Interbuild Event Director Steve Webb: 'It will be the first time
we have had an IT for construction village at Interbuild and I see it
as an exciting new development.
'IT is hugely important for professionals throughout the construction
industry and I have no doubt that it will be a popular addition to the
show.'
Said Steve Jones, Framework's Managing Director: 'This agreement will
create a new focus for the construction IT industry. Interbuild's unrivalled
position and its biennial frequency provides the ideal platform for what
I am sure will become the showpiece event that the industry deserves.
'Our iTSHOWCASE brand is well known through our magazines and regional
events and we're all delighted by the opportunity to work on this exciting
new project.'
For information about exhibiting within iTSHOWCASE at Interbuild contact
Framework Media by telephone on 01425 477565, email at mailto:sales@itshowcase.co.uk
or write to: Framework Media Ltd, 11 Star Lane, Ringwood, Hants BH24 1AL
Interior
Designers 'Intrigued' by Lacobel
Those designers intrigued by the possibilities of coloured glass used
for interior cladding, wardrobe doors, drawer-fronts, table tops and work
surfaces headed for the recent Bathrooms & Kitchens Expo 2003 held
at ExCel (London, UK) in May.
Glaverbel
exhibited the Lacobel range, particularly well suited to current design
trends. Lacobel is a glass varnished on one side with a high-quality paint.
This special process makes the glass less vulnerable to staining and scratching
ensuring a resistant surface with a consistent appearance over time.
Lacobel is available in 15 colours. Glistening hues like 'Marine', 'Cherry'
and 'Sunshine' are part of the range, as are metallic versions and modern
pastels, such as 'Steel Grey', 'Soft Blue', 'Sky', 'Orchard' and 'Spring'.
The glass produces a sensation of depth and clarity, gleams in every colour
of the rainbow and changes colour in the play of the light.
This varnished glass can be cut, shaped, bevelled and sandblasted. It
is UV and heat resistant and claims not to degrade or fade.
Glaverbel also offers a safety version of its Lacobel ranges. In the safety
version, a special film is applied to the varnished side (back) of the
glass so that if the glass is broken, the shards stick to the film, preventing
injury.
A brochure is available from the company and applications can be viewed
on Glaverbel's website http://www.myglaverbel.com
Bill
O'Reilly Captivates Crowd at K/BIS
Owned by the National Kitchen & Bath Association,
the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS), held April 10-13,
2003, began in grand fashion with keynote speaker Bill O'Reilly, host
of The O'Reilly Factor on the Fox News Channel, addressing a crowd of
more than 1,500 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
K/BIS continues to set the standard for the kitchen and bathroom industry,
as a crowd of more than 52,000 gathered to view a record, 785 exhibits
at the four-day event.
As host of cable TV's fastest-growing and most watched news programme,
O'Reilly treated the crowd to a live version of his nightly programme
as he spoke about, what else, but War in Iraq, boycotting France, supporting
coalition troops, the U.S. economy, the role of the media and politics.
He also answered questions from the audience.
Although sometimes controversial, the audience was very pleased with the
presentation, as some attendees called it, 'Very entertaining,' 'Excellent,
definitely a 'do over,' ' 'Fantastic,' and 'Stimulating.'
Said attendee David McNalty, CKD, of Park Ridge, Illinois, 'The question
and answer was fantastic. ... He came to the table with some intelligent
ideas. He felt like this country is in great shape, and I agree. ... He
talked about life as a whole. His thrust was to discuss the reality of
our situation, and he hit the nail on the head with the big picture.'
New
Kitchen Area for Batimat Paris
2003
Batimat Paris will be held from Nov 3 - Nov 8, 2003 at Paris
Expo - Port de Versailles, France. This year sees the launch of a new
kitchens area.
Created in 1959 Batimat Paris is the major event for the European building
industry on an international level. The most innovative products are presented
during Batimat in the following sectors: structure and materials, joinery
and fenestration, interiors, equipment, finishing & decoration, fittings
and tiling.
Visitor profile: Project managers, specifiers, contractors, craftsmen,
owners, developers, local authorities and merchant manufacturers.
Last Show: 2001
Net Area: 133,699 sqm
Total Exhibitors: 2,159
Total Attendance: 456,820
Event Edition: 23
UK Contacts:
Sally de Swart on Tel: 0208 910 7744 or mailto:sally.deswart@reedexpo.co.uk
James Samuel on Tel: 0208 910 7876 or mailto:james.samuel@reedexpo.co.uk
Web: http://www.batimat.com
Masterclass
2003 Conference and Seminar
Masterclass 2003 is an inspirational conference and seminar
programme targeted at every professional designer working with kitchen
products and projects. It will take place September 11th and 12th at The
Business Design Centre, Upper Street, Islington, London.
Now in its third year, Masterclass 2003 aims to set new standards, combining
a list of high quality inspirational speakers with a seminar programme
that will appeal to designers of every professional background.
Masterclass 2003 will run in conjunction with Kitchen Showcase 03, a new
event that will showcase 12 kitchen case studies full of ideas, and is
only open to a select audience.
Day 1 (September 11th 2003)
PAOLO PININFARINA - As a member of one the world's most famous
design dynasties, Paolo Pininfarina has lived up to the legacy of his
name through his work with a range of great furniture brands. This is
an opportunity for designers to hear at first hand what drives the inspiration
behind the work of this leading ltalian design house.
JOHNNY GREY - Johnny has been at the cutting edge of kitchen design
in the UK for many years and is renowned across the world for his individual
approach. Delegates to Masterclass in 2001 were so enthused by Johnny's
presentation and ideas that he returns for the second time, but with new
and no less controversial ideas.
FU TUNG CHENG - Cheng Design are renowned as innovators in North
American kitchen design, and Fu Tung is the inspiration behind much of
the company's work. As an author, designer and accomplished presenter,
Fu Tung is in high demand at events in North America.
STEPHEN BAYLEY - Design guru, author and TV presenter, one of the
UK's leading design critics over the last 20 years, Stephen will present
an irreverent view of kitchen design that will be both entertaining and
almost certainly controversial in its observations.
Day 2 (September 12th 2003)
The second day of Masterclass has been titled 'The Knowledge Conference'
and will involve a programme of seminars and presentations that will be
both inspirational and educational in nature. Keynote speakers and seminar
hosts will be drawn from a range of organisations and associations, including
the following key partners:
NKBA - The National Kitchen & Bath Association is a driving
force in setting professiorial standards in North America, and has developed
an educational programme. The NKBA will be presenting adapted elements
of its programme at Masterclass 2003.
B&K ACADEMY - The Bathroom & Kitchen Academy is a training
establishment for the UK kitchen and bathroom industry, developing the
UK's first comprehensive educational programme leading to a recognised
qualification in bathroom and kitchen design. The Academy will be contributing
a programme of presentations and seminars covering all aspects of kitchen
and bathroom design.
Contact Kevin John, conference organiser Tel: +44 (0)1803 839399
K/BIS
Shows Another Year of Record Growth
The
Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference continues to set the standard
for the kitchen and bathroom industry, as a crowd of more than 52,000
gathered to view a record 785 exhibits at the Orange County Convention
Centre in Orlando, Florida, on April 10-13, 2003.
Attendance exceeded all expectations for the National Kitchen & Bath
Association during its 40th Anniversary, as the crowds grew by 44 percent
as compared to the previous attendance high for Orlando, when 36,000 converged
in 2001. The 2003 event was down 7 percent from the show-record 55,944
that hit Chicago in 2002, but there were more than 200 additional exhibits
this year, as compared to Chicago.
'Not only is the show bigger and better each year but I think the real
measure of success is that it is more meaningful to all the participants,'
said 2003 NKBA President-Elect Beverly Dalton. 'The exhibitors have an
opportunity to talk with buyers, designers have an opportunity to see
and to touch the latest and best in all product categories and all of
our different industry member segment events were enormously successful
this year.'
To say K/BIS is already gaining momentum for next spring would be an understatement.
By the time the doors closed in Orlando, 85 percent of exhibitors signed
on to participate at McCormick Place in Chicago, where K/BIS returns on
April 1-4, 2004.
'American Standard is always pleased with the quality and variety of attendees
that K/BIS attracts,' said Jeannette Long, director of marketing communications
for American Standard. 'We have used K/BIS in our marketing mix for many
years as a major launch event for new products.'
Said Charlie McTargett, senior director of brand marketing for Delta Faucet
Company, 'K/BIS is a pillar of our customer outreach activities; in fact,
we exceeded our goal for customer leads - a record. K/BIS provides a unique
opportunity for our products to be displayed in functioning suites. Customers
loved being able to get hands-on with our new products. ..'
According to Walt Goldsby of VNU Expositions, the Association's partner
in producing K/BIS, the show is capitalising on the health of the kitchen
and bath industry, and as the number of exhibitors and attendees increase,
so does the quality of our show.
'The products I've seen introduced at the show this year have been more
intellectual and consumer oriented,' said attendee Denise Paul of Southern
Accents. 'Consumers want to recognise a manufacturer that considered or
anticipated their needs before they did. For example, U-line's double-door
fridge with movable compartments.'
The conference portion of K/BIS was also well attended, and was highlighted
by keynote speakers Tony Christiansen, David Kohler and Bill O'Reilly.
The conference offered four, jam-packed NKBA University courses and more
than 30 seminars, including a full track presented by the National Association
of the Remodelling Industry (NARI). This was the first-time partnership
between NKBA and NARI to enhance the conference.
'Bringing more remodellers into the sessions, not just targeting the showroom
people helps expand for the customer,' said attendee Lynne Stephenson
of Hub Remodelling in Villanova, Pa. 'The show is very easy to get around
and to find what you need. Technology is our focus this year and there
is a lot more than there has been before.'
Adds Jim Krengel, CMKBD, of Kitchens by Krengel in Saint Paul, Minn.,
'NKBA has been a great springboard for information, as it allows the ability
to share information with others through networking with other association
members.'
If you missed the education summit at K/BIS, you don't have to wait till
next spring. NKBA will partner with Kitchen & Bath Business magazine
for the second annual Kitchen/Bath West Conference on September 4-6, 2003,
in Los Angeles at the Century Plaza Hotel & Spa.
Design Idea Centre projects draw crowds to NKBA booth
The two Design Idea Centre structures housed in the NKBA booth also took
centre stage in Orlando.
One DIC structure, sponsored by Woman's Day Specials Kitchens & Baths,
paired John Troxell, design director of Wood-Mode, Inc., and John A. Buscarello,
ASID, to produce a cutting-edge design that included a family kitchen,
a master bath, a powder room and a patio cooking area.
The kitchen, with stainless steel appliances set into cabinets in two
finishes recalling the Arts and Crafts period, included multiple work
and lounging areas, plus a wet-bar setup, a gas fireplace and a built-in
TV.
A stainless steel grill and ice maker/refrigerator were built into a custom-made
unit designed for outdoor use. The stainless steel sink and nickel faucet
as well as the porcelain tile counter and backsplash are also weatherproof.
'All these elements are contained in what appears to be a structure made
of formed concrete,' said Troxell. 'That is the look we wanted; we actually
achieved it with plywood and a stucco-type paint, then added the cedar
shelving. Our solution works well in a temperate climate like Florida's.'
The master bath could have been called a personal spa. Spaces flowed together,
but there were specific zones for the shower, with its sun-dappled, tinted
acrylic block walls; for the tub, which faces a small arched fireplace
and a flat screen TV; and for a dressing table backed by a two-tone partition
that also defined a privacy zone for the toilet.
Sponsored by NKBA, the second DIC structure of 1,800 square feet contained
four rooms divided into equal quadrants. The four rooms included an indoor/outdoor
living space; an elegantly tiled bathroom; a colourful and playful children's
entertainment space; and a gourmet kitchen reflecting the Rockies and
the Adirondacks.
'The new format of the Design Idea Centre was a great success,' said Karen
Walden, designer of the children's playroom. 'Because of scaled back dimensions
and the freedom to design any kind of space, project managers were able
to create four very distinct rooms providing a visual treat for all who
passed through.
'With a kitchen, a bath, an outdoor terrace, and a playroom on display,
attendees had the opportunity to see new designs and application of products
first hand and then take away free product packets that described what
they'd seen.'
The projects also give designers thoughts on how they might tweak or elevate
their own designs.
'The rooms themselves were excellent,' said Rebecca Brown, CKD, of Hyannis,
Mass., of the Design Idea Centre. 'This year, I liked the ideas in the
various rooms. There were some neat ideas - especially in the playroom
and the way they used the grab bars on the bed. ... The stainless steel,
lazy Susan on the island in the kitchen was unique.'
Also drawing crowds in the NKBA booth on the Saturday, Norm Abram from
This Old House signed autographs, and radio host Andrea Ridout of the
Ask Andrea Radio Show broadcast her first nationally syndicated programme
live from the Association's booth.
Solid
Surface 2003 Hailed a Great Success
Attendance
broke last years records at the 6th Annual Solid Surface International
Trade Show and Expo held February at the new, beautifully appointed Mandalay
Bay Resort and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Nearly 3400 from all over the globe attended the three day event. The
General Session kicked off the official opening of the convention on Monday,
February 17th. After the Association Business, the Keynote Address
delivered by Robert Oxley entitled 'From Average to Great' set the mood
for an exciting and valuable conference lineup. Highlights of the
conferences included an address from George Ross of the Trump Organisation
on 'The Art of Negotiation', seminars on 'Branding Your Business' and
'Solid Sales in Tough Times' by Bob Paradiso of Caesar Stone, and hands
on demos on 'Repair Techniques' by Kevin Andreas of Andreas Custom Designs.
The Solid Surface 2003 Exhibit Hall hosted 144 vendors who took up nearly
40,000 square foot of exhibit space. Offerings included twenty different
brands of solid surface material, engineered and natural stone products,
and a wide variety of machinery, tooling and supplies for the fabrication
of solid surface and engineered stone.
Events included a Welcome Reception on Sunday, February 16th, an Aloha
Reception on Wednesday, February 19th, and the ISSFA Awards Banquet on
Tuesday, February 18th. The Awards Banquet included the presentation
of the prestigious ISSFA Awards along with awards for the 6th Annual ISSFA
Design Contest sponsored by KOMO Machine, Inc. LG HI-MACS sponsored
the banquet and ISSFA Vice President Don Hinckley MC'd the event.
According to ISSFA President Brad Reamer, 'The Solid Surface 2003 Expo
was a great success. From jam packed conferences to an active marketplace
trade show floor with beautiful displays, there was tremendous value for
the small and large fabricator alike. It was a perfect way to start the
new year for ISSFA.'
The Solid Surface 2004 International Trade Show and Expo are scheduled
for March 4th – 6th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Final
Report ISH 2003 'More Determined than Ever' - ISH 2003 as Solid as a Rock
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'More determined than ever'- ISH 2003 as solid as a rock
* One in four visitors from outside Germany
* Expectations exceeded despite difficult economic situation
'We
are more determined than ever – for us, the only way is forward.'
This is the optimistic way exhibitors and visitors described ISH 2003.
2,361 exhibitors from 51 countries presented their innovations on 254,000
square metres of exhibition space at the International Trade Fair for
Building and Energy Technology and The Bathroom Experience (25th to 29th
March 2003).
The proportion of foreign trade visitors rose from 20 to almost 25 percent.
The number of German visitors, however, fell. Although all decision makers
attended the ISH, there were fewer employees per company than in the past.
Altogether, just under 180,000 trade visitors from 93 nations made their
way to Frankfurt. This, the result of the difficult economic climate,
is just under eight percent less than at the last event.
Nevertheless, around 78 percent of exhibitors and 95 percent of visitors
said they had achieved their goals for the fair and are satisfied with
ISH 2003.
Dr. Michael Peters, Member of the Board of Management of Messe Frankfurt:
'The power of a genuine leading trade fair becomes apparent when the economic
climate is stormy. ISH 2003 was as solid as a rock for the sector. Particularly
encouraging for us is the significance of the fair for the worldwide sector.
The high degree of internationality on both the exhibitor and visitor
sides is our strength in Frankfurt. The ISH has the right concept.'
The return of air-conditioning to the ISH was a success and the level
of exhibitor satisfaction in this segment above average. More renowned
companies have already said they will be taking part in ISH 2005.
The
representatives of the associations supporting the ISH took a similar
view of the results of the fair. Michael von Bock und Polach, General
Manager of the German Sanitation, Heating and Air Conditioning Association
(Zentralverband Sanitär, Heizung, Klima - ZVSHK), said, 'The mood
on the exhibition stands was extremely positive. Everybody wants to be
ready for when the upturn comes. The high level of visitor expertise compensated
for the decline in the number of visitors. All trade visitors were very
well prepared and up-to-the-minute in terms of technical innovations.
This shows that the vast majority of fitters have developed into building
and energy technicians. In the future, the subject of cooling for buildings
will have a major role to play.'
Horst Eisenbeis, General Manager of the Association of the German Central
Heating Association (Vereinigung der deutschen Zentralheizungswirtschaft):
'ISH 2003 has given an impressive demonstration of its position as the
leading international trade fair for house and building technology. The
dominant trend in our segment is system technology with variable and modular
components.'
Jens
Wischmann, General Manager of the Association of the German Sanitation
Industry (Vereinigung der Deutschen Sanitärwirtschaft e.V. –
VDS): 'The mood was good despite the situation in the sector. Many exhibitors
were able to conclude transactions at the fair and are expecting some
good post-fair business. The visitors were well qualified and interested
in high-grade products. The export-oriented companies of the sanitation
industry were extremely pleased with the large number of foreign visitors.'
According to Dr. Peters, ISH 2003 shows clearly where the growth markets
of the future are. There was, for example, a considerable increase in
the number of visitors from East European countries, such as Russia, Slovakia,
Latvia, Serbia / Montenegro, Bulgaria and Turkey. However, significant
increases were also registered in the number of visitors from West European
countries such as Spain, Great Britain, Austria and Scandinavia. Overseas
regions, such as Southeast Asia and South America, were also better represented
than two years ago. Contrary to the trend on the first two days, the total
number of US visitors declined slightly. After Germany, the ten biggest
visitors nations are Italy, The Netherlands, France, Belgium with Luxembourg,
Great Britain, Switzerland with Liechtenstein, Austria, the Czech Republic,
Sweden and Poland.
The next ISH will be held in Frankfurt am Main from 15th to 19th
March 2005.
ISH North America – International Trade Fair for Kitchen & Bath,
Plumbing, PVF, Heating and Air-Conditioning – will be held in Las
Vegas, USA, from 1st to 3rd October 2003.
ISH China – International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating, Air-Conditioning,
Bath & Kitchen – will be held in Beijing from 14th to 17th September
2004.
Web: http://www.ish.messefrankfurt.com
Luxury Show Set for NY and Vegas in ’03
Luxury
Kitchen and Bath Collection organisers have announced that they will be
conducting two events in 2003, aimed at meeting the trade show and educational
needs of the high-end kitchen and bath market.
Las Vegas will host the spring edition of the event in June, while the
Metropolitan Pavilion in New York will host the event in November, announced
the Davis Peterson Collaborative, the Dallas-based organisers of the luxury
market event.
'We’ve determined that the New York location would serve as a primary
market for the event given its demographic mixture of top designers, architects,
showroom owners, and kitchen and bath dealers,' said Davis Peterson Collaborative
partner Todd Davis.
'Manufacturers of high end product have wholeheartedly endorsed New York,
since it’s considered by many to be the key market in the industry,'
Davis observed.
Given the fact that the event may remain in New York for the foreseeable
future, organisers wanted to secure the event’s position within the
Western market, and have selected Las Vegas for the first edition, Davis
added.
The Luxury Kitchen and Bath Collection was launched in 2001 by Davis and
his partner, Alan Peterson – both of whom had previously been closely
connected with the Kitchen/Bath Industry Industry Show (K/BIS).
'Our intention to have two events in 2003 stems from the regional nature
of the attendance,' Davis commented. 'We believe that two events can adequately
serve the market without saturating it.'
'We are sensitive to manufacturers’ time and their expenses, but
those who currently participate in the event know that we are committed
to their goals and will continue to limit the amount of space offered,
carefully watch their costs, and invest in the event by continuing to
offer a unique event that assists our exhibitors and sponsors to sell
more products,' he added
According to Peterson, the event and trade show industry is undergoing
change.
Said Peterson: 'Manufacturers are interested in gaining brand awareness
and exposure to key buyers in a networking setting. We are essentially
providing a corporate event complete with education, special events and
key product displays for niche manufacturers in this marketplace.
'By holding two events in key U.S. markets, Luxury Kitchen and Bath will
continue to meet the goals of its mutual customers . . . the high-end
specifiers of unique products and those who provide those products.'