imm cologne 2025 to Highlight International Trends in January

Furniture World News Desk on 8/2/2024

The upcoming imm cologne 2025 aims to highlight key interior design trends, offering a refreshed concept, updated exhibitor packages, and a renewed focus on industry fundamentals. The event will showcase international trends and German craftsmanship, with a notable development in the Sleep segment, where eleven prominent German companies will have a strong presence. This marks a significant return for German industry representation after a previously limited turnout, underscoring Cologne's important role in the global interior design landscape.

"The requirements for what trade fairs should achieve have changed, as have the conditions in the industry," says Matthias Pollmann, Vice President Trade Fair Management Koelnmesse. "We have adapted our concept in close dialogue with our partners and exhibitors and are pleased that our measures are pointing in the right direction. We are seeing initial successes in helping the imm cologne regain the importance it deserves and are seeing the first positive signals."

Increased Presence for Sleeping Comfort Made in Germany

The number of German companies participating in the Sleep segment has increased, with exhibitors like Auping Germany, ergomed, Erich Werkmeister, EuroComfort Group, Femira, Frankenstolz, Hemafa, Hüsler Nest, Metzeler Schaum, Rummel Matratzen, and Schwarzwald Schlafsysteme booking their places. The "Excellence in Sleep" concept area, developed with the German Mattress Industry Association (Fachverband Matratzen-Industrie e.V.), has contributed to this growth. "The significant increase in the number of participants in the Sleep segment is a complete success for our industry. It confirms that the imm cologne has its finger on the pulse of the times with its new concept. The close cooperation between the Mattress Association and Koelnmesse has made a significant contribution to bringing the 'Excellence in Sleep' area back to the forefront. This area offers our members a unique opportunity to present themselves to an international audience and to emphasize the high-quality level of the German trade association of the mattress industry," says Martin Auerbach, Managing Director of the German Mattress Industry Association.

Home and Pure: Focus on High-End Brands and Premium Design

The Home segment has already secured commitments from leading companies, including Polipol, 2-Connect, Actona, Finori, Furninova, Hjort Knudsen, HTL, Innovation Living, Kuka, Nouvion, Skovby, Tradepoint, Unique Furniture, and Wimmer Wohnkollektionen GmbH. "We're delighted with the overwhelming interest in our new participation packages," remarks Bernd Sanden, Director of imm cologne. "The enthusiastic response indicates that we've struck the right chord, providing companies of all sizes with flexible solutions to engage successfully in the trade fair and achieve their business goals."

The Pure segment will continue to showcase high-end design, offering a platform for premium brands. Koelnmesse introduces Circles—unique exhibition areas allowing companies to present their products engagingly and cost-effectively. These spaces, featuring catering services and engaging speakers, promise significant interaction. Leading brands such as raumplus, Willisau Group Switzerland, Signet, Scholtissek, and Freifrau/Janua have already confirmed their participation for 2025.

Flexible Participation for Any Budget and Requirement

Koelnmesse's approach accommodates a range of exhibitors, with all-in-one packages starting at less than €10,000. These packages provide everything needed for a successful trade fair experience, allowing smaller enterprises to participate affordably. Established brands and premium manufacturers continue to enjoy tailored solutions, including specific exhibition areas and additional services.

Denmark as a Partner Country

Denmark will feature prominently with its own Circle at imm cologne, marking the first time the event has a partner country. Known for its high-quality craftsmanship and trend-setting design, Denmark fits well with the fair's focus. Visitors can expect contemporary Scandinavian designs and a comprehensive program. "The first country cooperation that we have developed together with Danish Industry (DI) from Copenhagen is definitely another highlight of the new imm cologne," says Matthias Pollmann. "And it's a win-win situation: the imm cologne gets a new flagship and attractive impulses from the birthplace of Scandinavian design. And the Danish companies can present themselves efficiently to an international audience."

About Koelnmesse
Koelnmesse is a leading trade fair organizer in the areas of Living, Contract, and Public Spaces. Events such as imm cologne and interzum, along with ORGATEC, spoga+gafa, FSB, and aquanale, are among the most recognized industry gatherings globally. These fairs represent various sectors, including interior and design, furniture and construction, kitchen, modern work environments, garden lifestyle, public spaces, sports and leisure facilities, saunas, pools, and wellness centers. Koelnmesse is expanding its portfolio in key growth markets worldwide, including ORGATEC TOKYO in Japan and events under the interzum brand in China, Colombia, and Italy. Koelnmesse recently added a cooperation between imm cologne and a design trade fair in Colombia, La Feria De Diseño Medellín powered by imm cologne.

Further information: https://www.imm-cologne.com/trade-fair/imm-cologne/industry-trade-fairs/

The next events:

• ORGATEC - New visions of work, Cologne 22.10. - 25.10.2024
• imm cologne - The interior business event, Cologne 12.01. - 16.01.2025
• ORGATEC TOKYO - SHIFT DESIGN - The leading international trade fair in Asia for modern workspaces, Tokyo 03.06. - 05.06.2025
• spoga+gafa - The world’s biggest garden and BBQ trade fair, Cologne 24.06. - 26.06.2025
• FSB - International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports, and Leisure Facilities, Cologne 28.10. - 31.10.2025

For more information, visit imm-cologne.