Interzum 2023 in Köln

Interzum is the international trade fair for suppliers of the furniture industry and interior design. Since its first event in 1959, it has established itself within the industry and now takes place every two years. The fair is aimed exclusively at trade visitors. It is therefore the ideal business, communication and networking platform for companies. Since Interzum is the world's largest event in the sector, world innovations and product innovations are regularly presented here for the first time.

A total of 74,000 trade visitors from 152 countries attended Interzum 2019. On an exhibition area of 190,000 m² they could admire the products and innovations of more than 1,805 exhibitors. Particularly noteworthy was the high degree of internationality of 79% among the trade visitors. Important topics are resource conservation, sustainability, upcycling and the digitalisation of living spaces.

The exhibition segments are divided into the following three main categories:

• Materials & Nature
  Wood, veneer, parquet, interior finishing,
  Decorative surfaces, decor papers,
  Laminates, wood-based materials, laminates,
  Solid surface materials, sheets, edges,
  Surface treatments, embossing cylinders

• Function & Components
  Lighting and lighting systems, semi-finished products
  for box, kitchen, office and rack furniture,
  Fittings, locks, furniture components 
  
  
• Textile & Machinery
  Machines for the production of upholstery and mattresses,
  Upholstery materials, leather, adhesives,
  Upholstery accessories, upholstery materials

The extensive supporting programme includes congresses, lectures, workshops, trade fair tours and award ceremonies. Visitors should not miss to register at ambista - the online business network of the international furnishing industry.