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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.
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.
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.
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.
In its official press release, Deutsche Messe AG has drawn a positive conclusion on Domotex Middle East 2025 in Dubai. The event was described as once again establishing itself as an international platform for innovation, design, and cross-sector collaboration within the global carpet and flooring industry. According to the organisers, around 100 exhibitors from Europe, Asia and the Middle East presented a wide range of products – from handmade carpets and bespoke designs to sustainable materials and technical innovations. The strong demand in the Gulf region for high-quality, design-led and eco-friendly products was particularly emphasised.