Visitor & Exhibitor Numbers Both Up at Domotex 2016
Hannover, DE, January 20, 2016—Domotex 2016 drew 1,441 exhibitors from 59 countries and 45,000 trade visitors from more than 100 nations.
In 2015, the show recorded 40,000 visitors and 1,300 exhibitors.
“Whatever aspect you choose to look at – exhibitor lineup, visitor turnout, international coverage, the ratio of decision-makers present—exhibitors and visitors all attest to the event’s top performance, underscoring its ever greater appeal for the sector,” remarked Dr. Jochen Köckler, the Deutsche Messe managing board member in charge of Domotex, on the last day of the show. “ Domotex has demonstratively enhanced its reputation as an unrivalled source of momentum for the global floor coverings industry.”
Visitors from around the world found the latest trends and innovations on display in 12 different exhibition halls. Out of a total of some 27,500 visitors from abroad, around 50% came from EU countries, with another 25% coming from Asia and 8% from the Americas. There was a notable increase in attendance from Asia, which went up by 29%.
Exhibitors were delighted with the high level of competence and decision-making authority among the show’s attendees, with more than 72% of them being top managers who play a role in their companies’ purchasing decisions. The majority of visitors at this year’s Domotex were retail and wholesale buyers (13,500 and 11,400, respectively). The fair also attracted architects, interior designers and contractors (3,700), as well as 9,400 skilled tradespeople.