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Next year’s Flanders Flooring Days will expand further

From 13-16 May 2024, a large part of the European flooring industry will gather in and around Kortrijk, Belgium. The goal? Reveal new products, meet customers and conclude collaborations.

For the third time, market leaders and local manufacturers will open their showrooms. New for 2024 is the central Kortrijk Xpo, where non-Flanders companies can display their innovations.

‘In 2022, Flanders Flooring Days originated as a trade event where players in the flooring industry could meet despite the pandemic,’ says Cindy Collez, Flanders Flooring Days sales manager. ‘It became an unexpected success. Customers were welcomed to the showrooms and production facilities of market leaders. Within a radius of 25km, more than 10 notable names in the sector participated: indicative of Flanders’ historically strong position in the industry. In 2023, our visitor numbers grew by 60% to 1,600.’

The event quickly built a reputation as a surprising and professional event for the international soft and hard flooring industry, with the support of Flemish market leaders and its founding partners, who continue to attract an international audience. This year no fewer than 72 nationalities found their way to the showrooms in East and West Flanders. By popular demand, Flanders Flooring Days has decided to open its doors for a third edition and welcome European manufacturers as well, who will claim their own place in the central showroom at The Hub in Kortrijk Xpo.

‘FFD24 is the fastest and most efficient way to see everyone who matters in the sector, across national borders. The location of the participating showrooms and Kortrijk Xpo has an added advantage: visitors and exhibitors get to enjoy the renowned Flemish hospitality. Kortrijk is the perfect base to get to know customers and colleagues better over dinner or a cultural excursion after the day’s programme – perhaps a visit to Bruges or Ghent?’ says Collez.

‘One of the highlights will be Flanders Flooring Night, an exclusive gala event for visitors and exhibitors. After all, personal contact remains the defining factor of a trade event like Flanders Flooring Days. It not only guarantees a better understanding of each other and each other’s business, but also gives the opportunity to experience a product with all your senses.’

Confirmed participants include Associated Weavers, Beauflor, Belysse, BerryAlloc, Betap, COREtec Floors, Condor Group, Lano, McThree, OSTA and Unilin. Visit: www.flandersflooringdays.com