Lano fully acquired by Belgotex

According to the online portal Made in, textile group Belgotex (which includes Associated Weavers and Balsan) has acquired 100% of Lano. The group, led by Stephan Colle, had already taken a 60% stake in Lano in 2022, while the remaining 40% were held by the Lano family.

Flanders Flooring Days 2025 with more exhibitors and visitors

The fourth edition of Flanders Flooring Days took place in Kortrijk and the surrounding area from 2 to 5 June. Local companies, including Balta Home, Osta Carpets, Ragolle and Verbatex, presented themselves in 17 regional showrooms, while over 100 other international brands exhibited at The Hub exhibition centre in Kortrijk.

Rugvista moves into new corporate site in Malmö

Online retailer Rugvista has moved into its new corporate site on Lodgatan in Malmö. The 13,700 sqm facility combines headquarters, warehouse, and logistics operations under one roof.

Mercury Flooring restructures ownership and executive management

Belgian manufacturer MercuryFlooring, known for its mats and carpet tiles, has restructured its ownership as part of a management buy-out. CFO Lorenzo Boulaert, COO Michel Verstraeten, and CCO Alexander Broos have jointly taken over the company.

Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2025 sees record international participation

The 27th edition of Domotex Asia/Chinafloor further strengthened its role as the leading flooring platform in Asia. Held from May 26th to 28th at the NECC Shanghai, the show attracted 83,056 trade visitors from 124 countries – a new record in terms of country representation. Among them were 18,121 international visitors.

Möbel Rieger switches from VME to Begros

At the end of the year, Möbel Rieger will leave the buying group Einrichtungspartnerring VME and join Begros as of January 1st, 2026. With this move, Begros increases its number of members to 15.

Westwing continues to grow in Europe

In the first half of 2025, Westwing has significantly expanded its presence across Europe. With market entries in Luxembourg, Denmark and Sweden, the online interior brand is now active in 15 European countries. At the same time, the company has opened new physical stores in Leipzig (Specks Hof) and Paris (Printemps Haussmann), strengthening its omnichannel approach.

IMM Cologne 2026 to focus on “World of Interiors”

“World of Interiors” has been announced as the central theme of IMM Cologne 2026. It reflects the core concept of the reimagined international furniture fair: showcasing the full range of high-demand, market-ready products – from entry-level to lifestyle furniture, and from volume suppliers to established brands.

Otto Group reports positive results

After two challenging years, the Otto Group has reported a successful turnaround for the 2024/25 financial year. With stable revenues of around €15 billion and EBIT rising to €276 million (previous year: €8 million), the group has significantly improved its profitability.