BI-MU, Xylexpo & Viscom Italia join together to create new business opportunities

BI-MU international biennial exhibition of machine tools, robotics and automation systems, additive manufacturing, digital and auxiliary technologies. Plus Xylexpo, biennial exhibition of woodworking technology and components for the furniture industry. Along with Viscom Italia, Europe's leading visual communication trade fair, all kick off concurrently on the second week of October 2022 at Rho-fieramilano expo centre.

In a scenario highlighting the need for greater dialogue and the desire to once more come together to discover the latest sector innovations - being fully aware, that only innovation is the key to bringing the market back to life again, access to one event opens the doors to the other events.

Thanks to the three organizers’ joint decision, it is as simple as pre-registering at the reception desk. A choice that will permit exhibitors to boost potential visitor numbers. Enable visitors to round off their fair experience, by not only visiting their exhibit of interest but also giving them the opportunity to check out the other events at the same time. Offering all participants the chance to enjoy a more lively and vibrant fair atmosphere and get better overall general services, enhanced by the three-way event organisation.

“Viscom Italia is a great opportunity for all companies wishing to keep up to date with the latest industry trends and experience innovative technological solutions in the field of digital printing, engraving, screen printing, embroidery, interior decoration and visual merchandising,” comments Massimiliano Pierini, Reed Italia Exhibition’s Managing Director.

The fully integrated BI-MU and Xylexpo events, start Wednesday, Oct.12 until Saturday, Oct.15; Viscom Italia takes the stage Thursday, Oct.13 until Saturday, Oct.15.

Riccardo Gaslini, head of the organizing secretariat of BI-MU, said, “BI-MU and XYLEXPO have been working together for two years now to offer both event participants a comprehensive and rewarding visiting experience. Joined by Viscom Italia, it will certainly help attract greater visitor numbers, benefiting everybody participating at the fair. As trade fair organizers, we are highly aware that the over-lapping events will help make the district more lively and vibrant, and a big plus thanks to the enhanced services provided by Rho-fieramilano to meet the needs of the larger number of operators.”

"”We are living in a period of great transformation where it is necessary to be a bit more daring and strive to make new choices," added Dario Corbetta, director of Xylexpo. "The upcoming exhibition highlights the will of the entire wood and derivative technology protagonists to experience a new way to come together, seizing all the opportunities of a new age where production processes are becoming increasingly transversal and the search for solutions can be extended into neighbouring worlds.”

Congratulations

Hieveryone, it was fantastic for Laminex to be part of the Master Joiners conference in such a beautiful part of New Zealand.There was an amazing line up of keynote speakers, with some great topics that challenged our thinking. Congratulations to all the award entries and to those that won on the evening – there was a high calibre of designs!

Talking to a number of Master Joiner members, the next 12 months are expected to be buoyant with strong residential building consents and commercial and infrastructure projects continuing. NZ has half the OECD average of 8% for social housing so it’s also expected we’ll continue to have a long pipeline of work for this market segment.

I’m please to share benchtop range updates; we have launched four new decors to the Caesarstone range, two of which are for outdoor use! Palm Shade and Clearskies have the same highly durable reputation which Caesarstone is known for, allowing end users to feature this beautiful product in their outdoor kitchens. The two interior decors are Adamina, inspired by natural sandstone, and Calacatta Maximus, a complex layer of authentic oversized soft grey veining, both which suit a variety of indoor settings.

In the HIMACS acrylic range we have launched four new Aurora decors and one concrete décor. The Aurora décors range from rich, swirling veins to creamy colour inspired by the northern lights. Urban Concrete strikes the perfect balance of warm and cool tones reminiscent of a metropolitan cityscape.

Last issue we announced the launch of the Surround by Laminex range - an easy-to-install, pre-primed MDF, paintable panel used for interior dry areas. I’m happy to share the beautiful product can now be used in internal moisture areas - such as bathroom wall linings (but NOT where water proofing is required). It’s the same great product allowing the expansion of design ideas.

Here’s to your success as we race through the remainder of 2022 for all our customer, suppliers and business partners in industry.

Mike Arthur General Manager Laminex New Zealand

Bonjourno

Enko was pleased to be able to attend the EuroCucina design Fair in Milan early in June for its milestone 60th edition. It was inspiring to see the European kitchen, furniture, and design brands all come together to showcase their latest works and ideas, the components and hardware of which Enko can continue to bring to the New Zealand market. Three trends that stood out for us were:

The optimising of space

A common theme was “Small Living” and “Multi-use Zones” where the design and functionality of larger kitchens and separate offices or working areas were presented and combined in compact form for apartment/smaller living.The use of folding doors to close away the area creates a minimalistic clean look whilst not in use. We also saw this trend in benches and working surfaces where some interesting sliding/folding mechanisms revealed hidden storage for kitchen supplies/appliances or converted the standard island bench into an extended breakfast bar or office desk.

Working Area Accessorisation

Another trend we saw was for maximising the use of areas we would traditionally leave blank – i.e. around sinks or hobs (wider splashback areas) and behind or over prep or cooking areas. Designed to utilise space, to have tools, spices, kitchen plants, micro greens, or favourite ornament or candle close at hand whilst keeping the workspace clear. Various methods were used to create this function, from freestanding shelves to individual magnetic splashback options and hanging rail systems.

Colours

As always, colour trends never stop. While we saw a lot of familiar darker hues and natural materials, we noticed significant popularity of the pastel palette. This was especially noticeable in bathroom areas where the pinks and, yes, even lime greens (proving beauty really is in the eye of the beholder) were matched with bold curves and metallic touches completing the look.

the Team at Enko