spoga+gafa 2018: more area for garden products

spoga+gafa is the biggest fair for garden lovers

From September 2 to September 4, 2018 those working in the field of gardens meet again in Cologne for the spoga+gafathe world's largest trade fair in this field, organized by Koelnmesse. Some 2,100 exhibitors from 60 countries will present the entire garden world to an international trade audience on 230,000 square meters of exhibition space.

"Success spoga+gafa is based on the varied top offer of garden products, the enormous number of topics related to the subject of the green universe and unique added-values spread over themed islands, special exhibitions and a comprehensive events program"says Katharina C. Hamma, managing director of Koelnmesse GmbH. "The high international level of exhibitors and trade visitors underlines the global position of this trade fair as the perfect meeting point for the industry." Themed islands successfully initiated in 2017, POS Green Solution Islands and world outdoor kitchens will be continued and expanded. Another key aspect of spoga+gafa 2018 will be a thematic spectcacol in the unique garden.

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Division into existing segments unique garden, garden living, garden creation & care and garden bbq will be kept.

The offer segment garden living occupying an area of 121,000 square meters is the largest segment of spoga+gafa. This segment provides an overview of the subject Life in the garden. Here you will find garden furniture, decorations and news in Sport & Games as well as Camping and Leisure. Under garden living, the topic Lifestyle in the garden and at the garden table is becoming more and more present, which is reflected in the steadily growing number of exhibitors.

Unique garden focuses on exclusive presentations of premium outdoor furniture.

The green lung of spoga+gafa is the offer segment garden creation & care presented on the so-called Plant Alley. In addition to the machinery, tools, garden equipment and accessories needed for creating and caring for your garden and patio, you can also find everything related to the subject of "Living Green", its cultivation and care.

In the area garden bbq specialized visitors can once again enjoy the world's largest range of barbecue products and at the same time the world's largest trade fair dedicated to the subject Barbecue: the area occupied by this area at spoga+gafa is expanded this year by over 5,000 square meters. The product offer is complemented by cooking shows, live presentations, the presentation of a growing number of barbecue accessories and topics of interest such as accessories, sauces and condiments. In addition, Hall 8 showcases the full range of outdoor kitchens through The world of outdoor kitchens. The format showcases simple and modern furniture, accessories and appliances, offered by various outdoor kitchen suppliers from around the world - from exclusively manufactured models to those offered by global brands. At the center of the special show is a series of events featuring interactive cooking shows.

The spoga+gafa trends show: a look into the future

For the first time, spoga+gafa 2018 offers tomorrow's furniture trends their own special area. On several islands dedicated to products from the unique garden presents outdoor furniture that focuses on the functionality of these pieces. It's about innovative product features, new combinations and the subject of sustainability on the one hand, as well as comfort and ergonomics, flexibility and multifunctionality on the other. The trend show is organized by internationally selected experts from the fields of design, commerce, academia and new trends research. After spoga+gafa, the trend islands will be showcased at imm cologne 2019. "Icons of Outdoor Furniture Design" creates the perfect backdrop for this trend show: an exciting journey through the best-selling and stylish garden furniture pieces offered by current and former spoga+gafa exhibitors.

Themed islands with added value

Innovative technologies and smart solutions for outdoor lighting, lawn care and irrigation will once again be at the center of IVG Power Place AKKU and the Smart Gardening Welt Smart Gardening world. The success in 2017 was the reason for expanding the area by around 50 percent. Presentations related to the latest technology updates, new products and relevant trade topics as well as a discussion round with companies from the Smart and battery world round off the exhibitors' offer. Under the motto "All good things come in packs of three" the two trend platforms expand with exhibitors from the fields of soils, peat, fertilizers, substrates, plants and plant protection substances.

POS Green Solution Islands

Already since 2017, on-trend plant-related topics have been in the spotlight at the Point of Sale in the POS Green Solution Islands. spoga+gafa 2018 wants to continue this success: inspiration and clear implementation examples are offered for the active surfaces of garden centers and DIY stores. At the same time, the themed islands always offer a relevant theme for the end customer to design their own four walls or their garden. They therefore offer a direct purchase impulse for the customer and, above all, real added value for the spoga+gafa visitor. This year's established themes at POS Green Solution Islands are "Grab & Go", "Living with plants", "Homemade", "Upside Down" and "The Planthunter".