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Education and inspiration in Atlanta Domotex USA wrap

Following three days of highly targeted, business-oriented educational sessions and displays from floor covering companies, the second annual Domotex USA closed on Feb. 7. A reported total of 101 flooring and floor covering technology suppliers from more than 12 countries unveiled their latest products across 39,800 square feet of exhibition space in Atlanta. From top U.S.- based floor covering manufacturers to new international exhibitors and installation technology providers, the innovations that were on display at Domotex USA designed to inspire the flooring industry in 2020 and well beyond.

“We broadened our partnerships with key floor covering and design industry associations to triple our educational offerings and to launch accredited continuing education sessions at this year’s event,” said Larry Turner, president and CEO of Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), the organizer of the event. “Though we faced some global challenges around this second iteration of our show, we are committed to Domotex USA’s success.”

Steve Kleber, with Kleber and Associates, voiced some concerns: “While the inaugural event in 2019 welcomed some 280 exhibitors from 25 countries,” he said, “this year’s show floor was surprisingly sparse. Only around 90 exhibitors displayed their products and solutions, and booth traffic was tepid during the opening day of exhibits.

It’s true that a number of manufacturers and attendees from China were unable to make it to Atlanta due to the coronavirus quarantine. However, that alone doesn’t explain the lackluster attendance. K&A engaged with several exhibitors who believed the scheduling of the show — so close to the International Builders’ Show and Surfaces — could have contributed adversely.”

Domotex USA 2021 is slated to take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from March 1-3.