The current Covid situation has caused strong health, safety, economic and travel concerns among many of the registered exhibitors and visitors.

GUANGZHOU, China - The CIFF and CIFM Guangzhou shows will be held as a single combined show, scheduled to take place July 27-30 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Pazhou Complex) in Guangzhou, China.

COLOGNE, Germany - Innovative materials that are lighter, thinner, more compact, more flexible as well as durable for furniture production and interior construction will be among the new products showcased at Interzum. The largest industry show for woodworking supplies, the biennial Interzum takes place May 21-24 in Cologne, Germany.

More than 57,500 wood industry professionals from 143 countries flocked to interzum to view supplies and innovations for the manufacture of furniture, cabinets and related products, including flexible hardware and storage solutions, connectivity enhancements; and new laminate colors, textures and finishes. The four-day biennial fair took place May 5-8 in Cologne, Germany.

A final report on interzum 2015, and its results, was issued by show management Koelnmesse.

The events organized by Koelnmesse have a big impact on the economy of Cologne and also generate very positive effects throughout North Rhine-Westphalia and the rest of Germany.

Seven weeks ahead of the event, the forecast for ORGATEC 2014 is outstanding! The fair runs from 21-25 October 2014 at the Koelnmesse exhibition grounds.

The Interior Innovation Award is regarded as one of the most renowned design prizes in the furnishing industry worldwide. The award is presented as part of the imm cologne in association with the German Design Council.

Arne Petersen, 42, will be the new Vice President in charge of the Koelnmesse business unit Trade Fair Management 2.

The registration forms have been sent and Koelnmesse has already received the first bookings: a thoroughly promising start for a strong LivingKitchen 2015.