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Belgian flooring trade fair Flanders Flooring Days will operate under a new name from 2028: European Flooring Days. The first European Flooring Days is scheduled for 21 to 23 March 2028
The supervisory board of Deutsche Messe AG has extended the contract of CEO Dr Jochen Köckler until 2029. Together with fellow board members Dr Holger Feist and Konstantin Kühl, he is to continue the company's ongoing economic and strategic transformation.
Belgian carpet specialist Casalis is realigning its company structure from early September, according to a report by industry portal Interieur Journaal. The company will in future focus exclusively on its collections of high-quality carpets, poufs and acoustic products.
Peter Wülfing is retiring on 1 September 2026 after six years as purchasing director of German furniture buying group Einrichtungspartnerring VME. The former head of purchasing at Smidt Wohncenter (now Ostermann) first became involved in the purchasing committee of the Union association and was appointed its head of purchasing in 2010.
Reza Rejaye is handing over the wholesale business he founded 35 years ago, Rezas Oriental & Modern Rugs ApS in Odense, Denmark: from 1 January 2027, Danish trading organisation Inbogulve amba will take over its operations. Rejaye is stepping down as owner but will support the transition as a consultant.
The Kibek store in Kassel, in the German state of Hesse, is celebrating its 35th anniversary at its site on Knorrstraße this year. The branch moved there in February 1991 from Treppenstraße in the city centre, and Kibek has now been present in Kassel for almost 60 years in total.