"Furniture İstanbul has been a very productive exhibition"

Ali İhsan Bostan, the chairman of the Ankara chamber of upholsterers and artisans, and Rıdvan Aktaş, the chairman of Ankara chamber of carpenters and artisans united their members at the international furniture exhibition Furniture Istanbul.

Ali İhsan Bostan and Rıdvan Aktaş said that they had a great experience at the event organized by Pozitif Trade Fairs, a subsidiary of CNR Holding, with the cooperation of MOSDER.

"Quality, branding, and design have taken center stage in recent years since international trade has gained more importance. The Turkish furniture industry is one of the rare sectors with a market share growth which is above average. We believe this exhibition will become more successful each year.”

“The design contest where the furniture displayed in Furniture Istanbul was evaluated drew a considerable amount of attention. We are well aware of the importance of promoting the furniture made in our country. We had the opportunity to review hundreds of new products and designs from kids rooms to office furniture. In this aspect, it has been a very productive exhibition. Exhibitions like this enable us to see the richness of our industry.”

80% increase in foreign buyer numbers

The first day of Furniture Istanbul, which is the biggest meeting of the furniture industry, was marked by the great number of foreign buyers. In a single day, the exhibition welcomed 12 thousand buyers, 2 thousand of which were foreigners. Foreign buyer numbers were increased by 80% compared to the previous year. Their interest in the exhibition is expected to contribute greatly to the export volume of the sector.

Furniture İstanbul, uniting the biggest companies of Turkey under one roof started at CNR EXPO Yeşilköy. Furniture Istanbul, organized by Pozitif Fairs, a CNR Holding subsidiary, in collaboration with MOSDER (Association of Turkish Furniture Manufacturers), will continue until November 11.

In her statement, CNR Holding CEO Ceyda Erem said that there was a remarkable increase in the foreign buyer numbers and that on the first day, the exhibition welcomed 12 thousand buyers, 2 thousand of which were foreigners, adding:

"The number of buyers who registered online was 4 times more than last year, reaching 15 thousand. As we look at the numbers of the first day, we see that there’s an increase of 80% in buyer numbers. We hosted buyers from USA, Italy, France, Israel, Russia, Canada, Romania and Ethiopia. The attention we received will contribute greatly to the export numbers of the industry. Our biggest target for this exhibition is to increase our export volume. As a result of our marketing activities abroad, we expect to unite our exhibitors with 90 thousand buyers.”

Teens’ favorite at Furniture Istanbul is the Techno Teenager Room

Mondi, the fastest growing brand of Boydak Holding, became teens’ favorite at Furniture Istanbul.

Mondi Furniture introduces new furniture collections, new beds, and home textiles at Furniture Istanbul, bringing the dining room and bedroom concepts to the forefront as well as the Techno Teenager Room.

The Techno Teenager room, which was inspired by and designed according to the needs of teenagers, can be used by both girls and boys.

The room includes a bluetooth sound system and a wireless charging unit. Techno Teenager Room has a technological infrastructure as well as a stylish design with its white and soft blue color combination.

“Hygienic Mattress” is displayed at Furniture Istanbul

The “Hygenic Mattress” which changes colors with the formation of bacteria is being displayed at Furniture Istanbul.

Furniture Istanbul, organized by CNR Holding in collaboration with MOSDER (Association of Turkish Furniture Manufacturers), the newest collections of over 350 companies representing the 75% of the Turkish Furniture Industry are displayed at the exhibition.

As well as the newest collections at the exhibition, which will continue until November 11, the Hygienic Mattress, patented by Yataş, draws a great amount of attention from the visitors.

The company worked with a domestic thread manufacturer and completed the product in 1.5 years. The mattress changes color with the formation of bacteria, thus helping the consumer know when to wash it.

UNICERA invites the Americans

Erdem Çenesiz, the President of Turkey Ceramics Federation and the Chairman of Glass and Ceramics Exporters Union, has invited the Americans to UNICERA - Ceramics, Bathroom, Kitchen Exhibition, one of the world's biggest specialized trade fair.

The Cement, Glass, Ceramics Exporters Union, which continues its international promotion activities in the ceramics field under the brand "Turkishceramics," to increase the Turkish ceramics market share in the US, has initiated collaborations with the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), Tile Contractors Association of America (TCAA), North American Tile Ceramic Assembly (TCNA), National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA).

"Turkishceramics" introduced the Turkish ceramics at the "Total Solution Plus" conference organized jointly by the American Ceramics Associations in Dallas, Texas.

During the meeting held on 27-30 October 2018 with a total of 500 participants within the scope of the 4-day long program, Erdem Çenesiz, Chairman of the Board of Cement, Glass and Ceramics Exporters Association gave a presentation regarding the production and export capacity of the Turkish ceramics industry.

Stating that Turkey ranked as the 5th largest exporter in ceramic tiles and 4th in the vitrified ceramic installation materials in the world, Çenesiz added, "Our industry has the potential to rise to third place considering the growth in recent years thanks to the investments of our ceramic companies."

Çenesiz also said, "Turkey's ceramic tile exports to the US has increased by 25% in 2017. This increase is 11% in the vitrified ceramic installation materials. The USA is an essential market for Turkey; Turkey with the production capacity and product quality is an important country for the entire world." He invited the Americans to UNICERA Ceramics, Bathroom, Kitchen Exhibition which is one of the world's largest specialized trade fair.

UNICERA organized on 160 thousand sqm exhibition ground with the goal to welcome more than 100 thousand professional visitors of which 20% would be foreigners from four continents will be held on 5-9 February 2019 at CNR Expo Istanbul.

$ 1 billion business volume target in the furniture exhibition

The furniture industry, one of the locomotive sectors for exports in Turkey, met in Istanbul. The Furniture Istanbul exhibition, which hosts nearly  90 thousand professional buyers from 85 countries, is targeting a US$ 1 billion business volume. The year-end export target of the sector is projected to be UD$ 3 billion with the impact of the exhibition.

Organized by CNR Holding company Pozitif Fairs in collaboration with the Turkish Furniture Manufacturers Association (MOSDER), the exhibition will continue until November 11.

”WE SHOULD EXPORT TO NEW MARKETS“

Speaking at the opening of the fair, Deputy Minister of Trade Fatih Metin stated that the furniture sector had a potential of US$10 billion, but exports accounted for only 30% of it. Metin, who pointed out the US$ 200 billion potential in the world market added that it was an immense indication for new opportunities. He continued his words:

"R&D, innovation, design, and branding are required to increase our share in the world trade. As the Ministry of Commerce, we stand by our industrialist. Our furniture exports are currently limited to Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. We need to take our place in the market where the US imports USD$ 45 billion; we must enter into new markets."

Speaking at the opening of the exhibition, CNR Holding CEO Ali Bulut said, "As a result of the publicity activities we have conducted all over the world, we aim to bring nearly 90 thousand buyers from 85 countries together with our exhibitors. The fact that more than 15 % of buyers will come from abroad is an indication of our exhibition's contribution to exports."

US$ 1 BILLION TRADE VOLUME TARGETTED IN 6 DAYS

Pointing out that Furniture Istanbul was the most well-established trade fair of the industry, Turkish Furniture Manufacturers Association (MOSDER) President Nuri Öztaşkın said, "With the VAT reductions during the exhibition that will last for six days, we foresee the business volume to reach to US$ 1 billion. The furniture sector performing with no current account deficit for years is expected to create US$ 3 billion by the end of 2018 thanks to the impact of Furniture Istanbul."

Istanbul Furniture, Paper and Forest Products Exporters Association President Ahmet Güleç indicated that the furniture sector exports had expanded in the last 16 years and that the production quality and design had made a mark on this growth. He also noted that the industry had a foreign trade surplus of US$ 2 billion.

Furniture Companies Stay Focused

Furniture İstanbul - Istanbul Furniture Fair will be held between the dates of November 6-11, at CNR EXPO Yeşilköy, uniting the biggest furniture brands of Turkey under one roof.

According to the statement made by CNR Holding, Furniture İstanbul - Istanbul Furniture Fair will be held between the dates of November 6-11, at CNR EXPO Yeşilköy.

Furniture Istanbul will be organized by Pozitif Fairs, a CNR Holding subsidiary, in collaboration with MOSDER (Association of Turkish Furniture Manufacturers). At the exhibition, 350 companies representing 75% of the Turkish furniture industry will come together at 80 thousand sqm.

90 thousand people are expected to visit the exhibition, which will host visitors and buying committees from the leading countries of the industry such as Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as 85 countries including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, which are the target markets of the furniture industry.

In the statement, CNR Holding CEO Ceyda Erem says that the entire furniture industry will come together at Furniture Istanbul – İstanbul Furniture Fair, adding:

"In the last 10 years, the Turkish furniture industry has grown 7 times and became a sector which has current account surplus, exports its brands to over 200 countries. The VAT percentage became 8%, and with the inducements, the industry aims to be one of the top 5 exporters in the world in 5 countries with an export volume of 10 billion dollars. We’re bringing 6 thousand foreign buyers to reach this target.”

The Indispensable Duo of Furniture Design will be at Furniture Istanbul

Visitors from 60 countries rushed to buy Turkish kitchenware

Turkey, which is in the top three of Europe’s industrial kitchen sector, united the buyers with the biggest companies in İstanbul.

800 manufacturers who operate in the field of Hotel, Restaurant, Cafe, Patisserie Equipment came together with the buying committee from 60 countries at HOSTECH by TUSID.

The exhibition welcomed over 60 thousand visitors, gaining great attention from foreign industry professionals and signing million dollar export deals.

HOSTECH by TUSID, one of the two biggest trade shows on hotel, restaurant, gastronomy and kitchen equipment in the world was held between the dates of October 24-28 at CNR EXPO Yeşilköy.

Buying committees from 60 different countries participated in the exhibition organized by İstanbul Fuarcılık, a CNR Holding subsidiary, in cooperation with TUSID – Turkish Food Service, Laundry & Service Equipment Manufacturers, and Businessmen Association, and visitor numbers reached 60 thousand. 800 companies exhibited at the event including the leading companies of Turkey as well as the most prominent manufacturers of the world. 

Hotel professionals, industrial food manufacturers, patisserie managers, dry cleaning and coffee shop managers, cafe and bar managers represented the industry at the exhibition, displaying their products at 80 thousand sqm.

B2B pairing program which took place on the first two days of the exhibition, organizing the exhibitors according to their products and matching them with international buying committees.

Great interest in Turkish products

Istanbul Ferrous And Non-Ferrous Metals Exporters Association (İDDMİB) and Öztiryakiler Industrial Kitchen Executive Board Member Chairman Tahsin Öztiryaki expressed their thoughts about the exhibition, saying that there was a great interest in HOSTECH by TUSİD from foreign buyers.

Öztiryaki added that all the exhibition halls were full, estimating that nearly 100 million dollars worth export connections were made at the event. Öztiryaki said they invited visitors from their network, with the support of the Ministry of Trade.

Best Designers of Italy Come to Design Stories in Furniture Istanbul

British designer is also coming to Furniture Istanbul “Design Stories”

At Furniture Istanbul, DESIGN brings awards, AWARDS bring celebration!

The Design Contest, organized annually within the scope of Furniture Istanbul, became a yearly tradition.

Furniture Istanbul, organized by CNR Holding in a collaboration with MOSDER (Association of Turkish Furniture Manufacturers), will take place between the dates of November 6-11, 2018.

The exhibiting companies of Furniture Istanbul will display their products at the event in a fierce competition. The aim of the contest will be to confirm the success of furniture manufacturers who bring their designs to life.

The exhibition, which will bring together the most exquisite furniture designs, will become a visual feast. If you would like to participate at Furniture Istanbul 2018, buy your ticket soon!

Tremendous Interest to The Opening!

Famous designers from all over the world will be at "Design Stories"

As it does every year, Furniture Istanbul, with the seminars, panels and exhibition activities within the context of the 'Design Stories' and with the participation of award-winning international designers from many countries such as Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Finland, and Sweden awaits you at CNR Expo between 08-09 November 2018!

HOSTECH BY TUSİD opened its doors on October 24!

Catch the Loda Mobilya Breeze at Furniture Istanbul!

"We will reach 3 billion dollars in export with FI by the end of 2018”

MOSDER Chairman Nuri Öztaşkın said, "We estimate that we will reach 3 billion dollars in export with Furniture Istanbul by the end of 2018. Our target for 2019 is to increase our export numbers by 15 percent.”

Furniture İstanbul, one of the established exhibitions of the furniture industry, prepares once again to unite the biggest names of the sector under one roof.

The exhibition, which will take place between the dates of November 6-11 at CNR Expo Yeşilköy, is expected to create 1 billion dollar trade volume.

MOSDER Chairman Nuri Öztaşkın said; "The Turkish Furniture Industry manufactures products with high added value, and precious in terms of design. That is why our products draw great attention from all over the world. With the increase of foreign currency rates, our products became more appealing for the foreign buying committees.”

Öztaşkın talked about the expectations related to the industry targets, saying that the year 2017 ended with 2 billion 700 million dollars of export, adding: "When we review the first six months of 2018, we see that the growth in export numbers continue. With the impact of Furniture İstanbul, we estimate that we will reach 3 billion dollars in export by the end of 2018. Our target for 2019 is to increase our export numbers by 15 percent.”

Aymod hosted over 600 buying committees!

Furniture adorned with passionate details are at Furniture Istanbul