52 | Show preview: Interzum 2025
INTERZUM: RETHINKING TOMORROW
Panels and surfaces will be thrust in front of the important design and furniture communities at this year’s Interzum in Cologne, reports Stephen Powney
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ologne is a major hub for the design world, with several exhibitions covering
the interior and design segment. For the wood-based panels, surfacing and
related sectors, this May will be a chance to put their latest products and brands in front of a big visitor audience at the Interzum fair, which has over 60 years of history. From May 20-23, international suppliers to the furniture and interior design industries will gather for the exhibition. The final preparations are now in full swing. There are clearly worse places to visit than the beautiful 2,000-year-old city spanning the River Rhine in western Germany, and its date proximity to the LIGNA fair in Hannover (May 26-30) gives the possibility for an extended stay to see fully what the world of both materials and machinery/technology offers (see LIGNA preview pp30-50).
WBPI joined a throng of journalists and
Interzum show director Maik Fischer at a preview event to see how the 2025 edition was shaping up.
Mr Fischer said the high level of registrations for this year’s event was confirmation of the relevance of the leading international trade fair for the sector. “The impressive level of registrations
shows how big the anticipation surrounding Interzum is within the industry, despite the continuing global economic and social challenges,” said Mr Fischer. “The event is set to be a pivotal gathering
for international suppliers yet again.” High-quality materials, surface finishes,
smart components and technologies – the full spectrum of the value chain in the furniture production and interior design industries will be on show.
Among the wood-based panels exhibitors are Unilin, Pyrus Panels, AGT, Altripan, Egger, Koskisen, Lamitex, Lombardo, Maderas Beniganim, Merino Industries, Kastamonu, Greenlam Industries, PAGED Plywood, Praveedh Décor, Rushil Decor, Samrat Plywood, Starwood, Saviola, Camsan, Swiss Krono and Finsa, while surfacing specialists include Interprint, Schattdecor and Surteco. Mr Fischer said that the last Interzum in
2023 saw quite a few new features work well, so the same layout in the Koelnmesse will be repeated at this edition. The Materials & Nature segment will be held in Halls 1, 5 and 6, while Function & Components will be in Halls 4, 7, 8 and 10. Textiles and machinery make up the remaining segments. For the first time at Interzum, the West entrance is to be opened, allowing direct access to Hall 1. The show timing will take
Above left: Cologne is the vibrant backdrop for Interzum 2025 Above right: Show director Maik Fischer says exhibitors and visitors are looking at this year’s edition to stimulate the industry and boost demand WBPI | April/May 2025 |
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