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Belgian carpet manufacturer Osta Carpets is strengthening its presence in the German market: As of 1 February 2025, Frank Geselle has taken on the role of Sales Manager for the Osta and Ligne Pure brands. Together with Managing Director Luc Claeys, Geselle will focus on major furniture retailers, premium specialist stores, and high-end interior designers.
The GW Museum and The Textile Museum in Washington, USA, have announced their programme for the coming months. Rug enthusiasts can look forward to two special lectures: From the Bosporus to Samarkand and The Classical Tradition in Anatolian Carpets. Both events will be held virtually and in person, participation is free, but registration is required. Further information at www.museum.gwu.edu.
Following the conclusion of the trade fair trio, consisting of the three specialised events Ambiente, Christmasworld, and Creativeworld, organiser Messe Frankfurt has delivered a positive assessment. The global consumer goods industry demonstrated resilience despite economic challenges. With 4,660 exhibitors and approximately 148,000 visitors from over 170 nations, the trade fair trio reinforced its status as a key international platform.
For its upcoming 2026 edition, Heimtextil is implementing a new hall layout. The Carpets & Rugs segment, which saw a significant increase in exhibitors in 2025, will be given more space to expand in halls 11.0 and 12.0. Additionally, the segment will be complemented by the newly introduced Flooring & Equipment area, bringing together textile and non-textile flooring solutions.
The Heimtextil 2025 concluded with packed exhibition halls, participants from 142 nations, a significant increase in exhibitors and visitors, and high satisfaction ratings. Over 50,000 trade visitors attended the four-day event, exploring the latest collections, materials, and textile solutions for interior design, presented by more than 3,000 exhibitors.The Carpets & Rugs section spanned three hall levels, showcasing a wide range of products from international suppliers, including both machine-made and handmade carpets. Its seamless integration into the overall fair offering appealed to trade visitors from various fields of textile interior design.
The Carpet and Flooring Expo (CFE) 2025, held from 7 to 10 January at the Istanbul Fair Centre, achieved record highs in exhibitor and visitor numbers. In its second edition, the event hosted over 500 exhibitors – roughly double the number from its debut. With a total of 35,940 trade visitors, including 27,664 domestic attendees and 8,276 international visitors from 103 countries, the fair recorded an impressive 70% increase in attendance compared to the previous year.
Since January 2025, Constantin Golze (29), the eldest son of Ekkehart Golze, has been serving in the newly created role of New Business Development Manager at the full-range supplier Golze 1873. Ekkehart Golze continues to support the business as a member of the advisory board and shareholder.