Approximately two and a half months before the start of the international leading trade fair for new ways of working in Cologne (October 22-25), the industry is still seeing increased interest in its topics, according to the Industrial Association Office and Work Environment (IBA). The IBA notes that customers across various sectors are actively seeking suitable solutions, which is reflected in the high interest in Orgatec 2024. The future of work will be showcased from October 22 to 25, 2024, in a new format.
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For the first six months of 2024, the IBA reports a 3.0 percent decrease in office furniture production, totalling around 1.2 billion euros. After a period of high demand for sit/stand desks and partitioning elements, this segment has now experienced a slight above-average drop of 4.3 percent. In contrast, the seating furniture segment remained relatively stable with a decrease of 1.1 percent compared to the same period last year. There was notable interest in upholstered furniture, chairs with residential design, and generally flexible elements for communication and lounge areas. Domestic and export business showed similar declines of 3.0 percent and 3.3 percent, respectively.
Orgatec 2024 will cover topics such as enhancing employer attractiveness, new challenges in employee management, sustainability potentials, and trends in workplace design. The IBA and its members will bring over 100 experts from various fields to the stage, including prominent figures like football coach Ralf Rangnick, digital expert Sascha Lobo, Gen-Z entrepreneur Yaël Meier, and architects Ben van Berkel, Jette Hopp, and Peter Ippolito. The lectures, discussion p anels, and workshops will be integrated into the exhibitors' presentations, ensuring a direct transfer of knowledge into practice.
Source: www.moebelkultur.de
