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spoga+gafa 2018: more area for garden products

spoga+gafa is the biggest fair for garden lovers

From 2 to 4 September 2018 those working in the field of gardens meet again in Cologne in the framework of the spoga+gafa, the world's largest trade fair in this field, organised by Koelnmesse. Around 2,100 exhibitors from 60 countries will present the entire world of gardening to the international trade public on an area of 230,000 square metres.

"Success spoga+gafa is based on the top varied offer of products for the garden, the enormous number of topics related to the subject of the green universe and the unique added-value spread over themed islands, special exhibitions and a comprehensive programme of events."says Katharina C. Hamma, Managing Director of Koelnmesse GmbH: "The high international level of exhibitors and visitors underlines the global position of this exhibition 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 segment 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 metres is the largest segment of the spoga+gafa. This segment provides an overview of the subject Life in the garden. Here you will find garden furniture, decorations and news in the field of Sports & Games as well as Camping and Leisure. In garden living, the topic Lifestyle in the garden and at the garden table is becoming more and more present, which is reflected by the constant increase in the number of exhibitors.

Unique gardenfocuses 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 machines, tools, garden equipment and accessories needed to create and care 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 bbqtrade visitors can once again enjoy the world's largest offer of dedicated 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 extended this year by more than 5,000 square metres. The product offer is complemented by cooking shows, live presentations, presentation of an increasing number of barbecue accessories and interesting topics such as accessories, sauces and condiments. In addition, the full range of outdoor kitchens is presented in Hall 8 through 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 heart of the special show is a series of interactive cooking show events.

Spoga+gafa trend show: a look into the future

For the first time, spoga+gafa 2018 offers tomorrow's furniture trends a special area of its own. On several islands dedicated to products from the area unique garden outdoor furniture is presented 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, and comfort and ergonomics, flexibility and multifunctionality on the other. The Trend Show is organised by internationally selected experts from the fields of design, commerce, academia and new trend research. After spoga+gafa, the trend islands will be presented at imm cologne 2019. "Icons of Outdoor Furniture Design" creates the perfect setting for this trend show: an exciting journey through the best-selling and stylish pieces of garden furniture 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 the focus of IVG Power Place AKKU and the Smart Gardening Welt. The success in 2017 was the reason for the expansion of the area by about 50 percent. Presentations on the latest technology updates, new products and relevant business topics as well as a round of talks with companies from the Smart and battery world complete the exhibitors' offer. In keeping with the motto "All good things come in threes" the two trend platforms expand with exhibitors from the fields of soils, peat, fertilisers, substrates, plants and plant protection substances.

POS Green Solution Islands

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

More information about the fair on: www.spogagafa.com

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