Laying the foundation for successful business

DOMOTEX HANNOVERThe World Trade Fair for Floor Coverings

www.domotex.de

DOMOTEX HANNOVER is the leading marketplace for the fl oor coverings industry. It sets benchmark standards throughout the industry, infl uencing and informing trade professionals from across the globe. As an exhibitor you can make an impact by presenting new products and product trends at the start of the business year. DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2008 will help shape the market and boost business.

Show your innovative products and highlight tomorrow’s trends to an international audience. You will not only enhance your company profi le, but boost sales perform-ance too!

Numerous lectures, high-calibre speakers and informative specialist events help make Hannover the focal point of the fl oor coverings industry as well as the most important date in your business calendar.

Tomorrow’s trends are the basis for long-term success

• Make business contacts that last. Use this opportunity to nurture existing contacts and identify potential business.

• Meet valuable new contacts. The four days of the trade show represent an excellent opportunity to meet and talk with key decision-makers from across the industry.

• Benefi t from popular attractions. Special events aimed at specifi c target groups generate additional interest, so even more people get to see your products.

• Capitalize on the status of DOMOTEX as a unique summit for professionals. Many associations, organizations and professional bodies use DOMOTEX HANNOVER as an occasion for their specialist conferences and meetings, thus making it the ideal platform for information and contacts.

Sign up to exhibit at DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2008 today!

Get the business year off to a good start with DOMOTEX HANNOVER

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DOMOTEX HANNOVER – always a highlight of the trade calendar

The status of DOMOTEX HANNOVER as a leading international fair was confi rmed again in 2007

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Area in m2

Exhibitors and display area in 2007

No. of exhibitors

1,336

• In 2007 DOMOTEX HANNOVER again proved to be the major event for the entire trade.

• Exhibitors praised the opportunities to make new contacts, as well as the number and quality of the business talks.

• The exhibitors were particularly impressed by the scope of the event.

• 85% of the exhibitors have already confi rmed their participation in DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2008

• 88% of the exhibitors reported that they had reached their visitor target groups.

• 1,336 exhibitors from across the globe (81% from outside the host nation Germany) showcased new trends and products.

• The display covered a total area of 91,757 m2 (67,744 m2 was occupied by foreign exhibitors) in 12 exhibition halls.

Exhibitors according to display category in 2007

Carpets/rugs (hand-made)

Woven carpets (machine-made)

Textile floor coverings

Resilient floor coverings

Parquet and laminate floors

Fibres and yarns

Applications technology, laying and maintenance equip-

ment, product presentation

Specialist publishers, trade associations, design and

other services

contractworld (incl. natural stone, ceramic tiles)

Other countries

Germany

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Germany

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DOMOTEX 2007 was a major success in terms of both number and calibre of the visiting professionals. In other words, the entire worldwide fl oor coverings industry is interested when this event opens its gates in Hannover.

• 43,538 visitors from 84 countries came to DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2007

• 59% of the visitors came from outside the host country Germany

• 89% of the visitors were decision-makers

• 69% of the visitors came from top management

• Gaining information about new developments and trends was mentioned as the most important reason for visiting DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2007

• There was a marked increase in the number of visitors stating that the main purpose of their visit was to place an order

• 87% of the visitors have already said that they will attend the next DOMOTEX HANNOVER

• Overall the visitors gave DOMOTEX HANNOVER top marks

Some key facts that look promising for your business

Country of origin of trade visitors in 2007

North America

EU51%

Middle East9%

Africa3%

East Asia16%

Australia, Oceania 2%

Rest of Europe11%

South America

No. of visitors in 2007

Other countries: 25,644

All figures from final survey collated in 02/2007

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Specialist retail trade

Specialist wholesale trade

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• Interior decorators

• Parquet and flooring trades

• Painters and decorators

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Trade visitors according to business sector in 2007

No. of trade visitors according to area of interest in 2007

Timber merchants

Natural stone, ceramic tiles

Contract business

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The Carpet Design Awards celebrate traditional and modern hand-made rugs and carpets. Particular attention is given to originality and innovative, trend-setting design work. A jury comprising top-ranking professionals selects the winners, while there is also an additional winner select-ed by the visiting public. The competition is open solely to companies exhibiting at DOMOTEX HANNOVER.

In 2008, DOMOTEX HANNOVER will again boast a com-prehensive supporting program with a wide range of attractions, special events and presentations that attract big audiences and benefi t exhibitors und visitors alike.

There’s no better place to meet architects and interior design-ers than at contractworld.expo, contractworld.congress and the contractworld.award presentation. These events create the ideal showcase for products designed for contract business and project development. Here, with the focus on your products and services, you can meet valuable business contacts.

All the information you need at www.contractworld.com

Special events – concentrated expertise and the latest trends

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The skilled professionals speaking at Forum Handwerk are only too pleased to pass on their practical experience and provide information and advice on topical issues. This platform for the trades has become an established meeting-place for trade professionals. Floor fi tters, parquet layers, interior decorators and painters all appreciate the mix of informative talks, question and answer sessions, and the practical orientation of an entertaining and useful program feature.

Teams of three from various European countries com-pete in several disciplines before an international jury of experts, who select the winners on the basis of speed, precision and skill. While the spectators enjoy the contest and the opportunity to pick up some tricks of the trade, exhibitors benefi t from an additional and exciting way of demonstrating their products. It’s worth considering whether your company should sponsor the event!

fl oorforum is an attractive program feature which never fails to get people talking. This incomparable showcase highlights design trends in carpets and textile fl oor cover-ings with settings designed by exhibitors from home and abroad. There is no better way of demonstrating how modern carpets and textile fl ooring can transform interior design.

Professional fl oor fi tters know how important it is to keep up with new developments in tools, techniques and products, and their application on different types of fl ooring. DOMOTEX Werkstatt, with its focus on innovative techniques, equipment and accessories, and their application, is therefore an important showcase for the skilled trades. It also offers a good opportunity to take home some valuable tips.

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An ideal platform for business – the exhibition program

• Carpets/rugs (hand-made)

• Woven carpets/area rugs (machine-made)

• Textile fl oor coverings (rolls, tiles and ready-made)

• Resilient fl oor coverings

• Contract business

• Wood and parquet fl ooring

• Laminated coverings

• Fibres, yarns and textiles

• Natural stone

• Ceramic tiles

• Laying skills, cleaning and application technologies

• Adhesives and substrate preparation

• Surface treatment

• Skirting and profi les

• Presentation of goods

• Machinery and tools

• Specialist publishers, associations,

design, services

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Place your order for success – book your trade show stand now!

BOOK BY 30. 4. 2007!

And benefi t from our early booking discount. You then save € 3/m2 on the cost of your stand at DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2008.

Our trade fair service package lets you concentrate on your business, while we deal with the trade show organization. Our range of stand designs and stand options (including a rented modular stand system and the special fair-package option) will help your company make a big impact at the event.

For further information see the section on conditions of participation or visit the website at www.domotex.de

Prices for stand space (individual stand)

Basic rental charge for one-year contract

Stand space booking by 30. 4. 2007 as from 1. 5. 2007

Row stand (open on 1 side) € 122/ m2€ 125/ m2

Corner stand (open on 2 sides) € 128/ m2€ 131/ m2

End stand (open on 3 sides) € 130/ m2€ 133/ m2

Island stand (open on 4 sides) € 134/ m2€ 137/ m2

Basic rental charge for two-year contract

Stand space booking by 30. 4. 2007 as from 1. 5. 2007

Row stand (open on 1 side) € 110/ m2€ 113/ m2

Corner stand (open on 2 sides) € 114/ m2€ 117/ m2

End stand (open on 3 sides) € 117/ m2€ 120/ m2

Island stand (open on 4 sides) € 120/ m2€ 123/ m2

All rental charges are subject to:• VAT at the current rate• AUMA* charge of € 0.60/m2

• Additional charge of € 63/m2 for the usable space on the upper floor of two-storey stands

*AUMA – Ausstellungs- und Messeausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft e.V. (Committee of German Industry for Exhibitions and Trade Fairs)

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Get a double discount –

by booking early and signing up to a 2-year contract !

As well as your early booking discount – simply register by

30. 4. 2007 to qualify – you can also get an additional discount

by signing up now to exhibit in 2008 and 2009. Full details at

www.domotex.de/exhibitorservice

Make your stand our business – so you can focus fully on your business

Deutsche Messe is a reliable partner throughout every phase – whether it’s the initial planning, during the trade fair or after the event. Our comprehensive service package allows you to get on with your business, while we get on with what we do best.

Catalogue and electronic search media To make new business contacts it is important to ensure that full details of your company profi le and product port-folio are made accessible to the media reporting on the trade show, as well as in the trade fair catalogue, the Inter-net and the electronic visitors’ information system (EBi).

Specialist lectures and conferencesIf you are thinking about holding a presentation, reception or press conference, then you can rely on much more than our professional advice. In addition to rooms for every kind of function, we provide an optimum service, including modern conference technology and imaginative catering – and we support you from start to fi nish.

Press servicesOngoing press activities are the cornerstone of successful marketing. Our effi cient press and PR services will impact positively on your trade show involvement. We ensure that your company profi le and any information you wish to release before, during and after the event will reach the key media and opinion-leaders.

Stand construction and technical servicesWhether it’s access to the Internet or turnkey stand construction – we will realize your ideas. The Hannover Exhibition Grounds boast an outstanding technical infrastructure – in short, you can be sure to fi nd ideal conditions and technical back-up.

Stand services You don’t need to worry about cleaning, the right kind of stand decoration or the provision of reliable stand personnel and services – our all-round service takes all that off your hands!

Accommodation and travel servicesHannover looks forward to your visit! You will be pleas-antly surprised by this modern city that makes everyone feel at home. Travel2Fairs has a lot of experience as a travel agent serving countless numbers of exhibitors and visitors. Its expert team knows how to ensure that your stay is a success – in every respect. Find out more at www.travel2fairs.com.

For further information go to www.domotex.de

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DOMOTEX will put you on promising international markets!

domotexasiachinafl oor.comdomotex-middle-east.com

We offer a tried-and-tested concept, new opportunities and new markets at DOMOTEX Middle East from 11.–13. 6. 2007 in Dubai and at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR from 11.–13. 3. 2008 in Shanghai. These trade shows take place in strong regional growth markets. Let our expertise help you gain a foothold on exciting international markets. The prospects are good!

Persons to contact

Dr. Andreas Gruchow(Senior Vice President)

Susanne Klaproth(Director)

Birgit Wesseloh(Secretariat)Tel. +49 511 89-32131birgit.wesseloh@messe.de

Susanne Tiegs(Project Assistant)Tel. +49 511 89-32107susanne.tiegs@messe.de

Sabine Stiehler(Project Assistant)Tel. +49 511 89-31215sabine.stiehler@messe.de

For textile and resilient floor coverings, contract business, fibres, yarns and textiles

Monika Arnold(Project Manager)Tel. +49 511 89-31214monika.arnold@messe.de

For machine-made carpets/rugs

Julia Borges(Project Manager)Tel. +49 511 89-32149julia.borges@messe.de

For parquet, wood and laminate flooring, laying, maintenance and applications technology

Stefan Handwerk(Project Manager)Tel. +49 511 89-32139stefan.handwerk@messe.de

For hand-made carpets/rugs

Andreas Grüber(Project Manager)Tel. +49 511 89-31213andreas.grueber@messe.de

Fax +49 511 89-31219domotex@messe.de

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