Press Release 27/09/2017

PRESS RELEASE – 27 September 2017

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The 20^th edition of YIER FLOORS asia/SPC floor is coming back 20-22 of March 2018 stronger than ever.

The Shanghai New International Expo Center will be the meeting point amongst flooring professionals once more during this anniversary edition of YIER FLOORS asia/CHINAFLOOR that celebrates 20 years, from when it was first launched, in March 2018. With six months before the show, exhibitors from across the flooring industry are quickly securing their space at the upcoming edition, with over 80% of the show being already booked.

The show’s internationality is increasing year per year with even more world renowned brands joining the largest flooring show in Asia Pacific in its upcoming editions. International brands, up to date, occupy more than 21% of the total confirmed exhibiting space. Some of the world’s leading brands that will be part of this YIER FLOORS asia/CHINAFLOOR are: Armstrong, Gerflor, KCC, KDF, LG Hausys, Nox, US FLOORS, HanWha, Tarkett, Toli, Meijer, Elegant and Kingdom showing resilient flooring, Alsapan, Classen, French Timber Association, Haro, Swiss Krono Group, Parador, Kaindl, Egger, Faus, Giant, Weitzer Parkett, Edelholz, Balterio, Alloc, Unilin, Homelegend, Lamett, Power Dekor, Arte Mundi, A&W and Valinge displaying wood flooring, Balta, Boyteks, Nishaburi, Oriental Weavers, Farrahi, Shanhua, Haima, SanLi, Beaulieu, Mannington, Best Wool Carpets and Suminoe exhibiting carpets, and Homag, Osmo, Dynea, Klumpp, Winters-teiger, Hawk, Banfert and Azumi showing floor technology.

The exhibition ground in 2018 comprises of 12 halls among which 5 are dedicated to carpet and rugs, 4 to wood, laminate, cork, bamboo, other hard floors and FloorTech, and 3 halls dedicated to resilient floorings for commercial, industrial and residential purposes along with more than 15,000sqm of outdoor exhibiting space. Special areas will be created for all exhibitors participating in the InnovAction program, the flooring platform that enables them to launch their newest products, designed by an international new and aspiring architect, Mr. Kostas Chatzigiannis of KCA Ltd. Luxury Brands carpet show is coming back for the second time with some returning handmade rugs brands as well as brand new designers for one more exclusive upscale experience in the world of handmade carpets. cadex conferences and events, Materia exhibition, a showcase by the leading global network in the field of innovative materials, and many more of the well-loved and trusted programs and showcases such as the Floor Heating or the Hospital Space Design Forum, of YIER FLOORS asia/CHINAFLOOR will also be present in 2018 along with many more exciting new launches, like the Wood & PVC Wallboard showcase or the winter sports themed events in the Sports Flooring Forum.

YIER FLOORS asia/CHINAFLOOR 2017 gathered 1,364 exhibitors from 40 countries and attracted 54,529 trade visitors, of which 12,812 international, coming from 100 nations. The 2018 edition that marks 20 years of YIER FLOORS asia/CHINAFLOOR in the region is expected to become a unique point of reference for all flooring professionals from around the world  as it continues its successful route offering the flooring world a unique platform to access and do business in Asia – Pacific, the biggest flooring market in the world.

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About YIER FLOORS Worldwide:

YIER FLOORS HANNOVER (January 12-15, 2018) is the world’s leading floor covering trade show. Deutsche Messe AG Hannover organizes the show.

YIER FLOORS asia/CHINAFLOOR (March 20-22, 2018 in Shanghai) is the largest international flooring show in the Asia-Pacific region.  VNU Exhibitions Asia, Build Your Dream and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, a subsidiary of Deutsche Messe, jointly organize the show.

YIER FLOORS Turkey (May, 2018 in Gaziantep) serves the Turkish and Middle Eastern markets.  Hannover Messe International Istanbul, a subsidiary of Deutsche Messe, organizes the show.