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Knutzen came out on top in a recent study of German home textiles and floor coverings chains: It was conducted by the Institute for Service Quality (DISQ) on behalf of the news channel NTV. With 82.3 out of 100 points, the North German furnishing chain received the grade "very good"; all other specialist store chains were rated "good". In second place is carpet specialist Kibek ("good"), in third place Hammer. They are followed by TTL, TTM and Tedox.
Starting with the next edition, the Heimtextil trade fair is expanding its range of products in the carpets and rugs product segment. The response has been positive: according to Messe Frankfurt, more than 75 international exhibitors have already signalled their strong interest in taking part in the new Carpets & Rugs product segment.
On 11 September, Carpet Week Hamburg will start its third round. The number of participating importers and wholesalers is larger than ever before: in the week from 11 to 17 September 2023, 36 Hamburg carpet suppliers will open their warehouses and showrooms to international trade buyers. 
Since 1 August, PAD has had an additional managing director in the person of Dr. Jens Hourle. Together with owner and managing director Michael Rossmann, he will continue to drive the growth of the German company from Mertingen. Hourle holds a PhD in law and has many years of expertise in strategic corporate development. He was previously already working as an advisor to PAD and was involved in the company's growth strategy.
The third edition of Carpet Week Hamburg is just around the corner and is expected to be significantly larger than the two previous editions. Thirty-six carpet suppliers invite to visit their warehouses and showrooms in Hamburg from 11 to 17 September. In this time Hamburg will host a very diverse range of goods, including carpets, flatweaves and accessories from all the main countries of origin. All styles will be represented, from classic and modern Afghan carpets and modern South Persian nomadic carpets to antiques and one of a kind pieces with classic designs - from rustic to fine silk - including, of course, handmade collection carpets and high-end designer carpets. The type of companies exhibiting is also very diverse, ranging from small specialist retailers to full-service suppliers.
Rieter, the Swiss specialist in systems for short staple fiber spinning, reports a 22.2% increase in sales to 758.2 million CHF (778.4 million EUR) for the first half of 2023, while profit (EBIT) rose to 25.2 CHF, following a loss of -10.2 million CHF in the same period of the previous year. On the other hand, order intake weakened significantly with a minus of 62.6% in the first half of 2023. Order intake in almost all regions was characterised by a reluctance to invest in new machines. Order intake in almost all regions was characterized by the reluctance to invest in new machines. Only in China did order intake increase due to investments by spinning mills in improving their local competitiveness.