Easyfairs invests in construction, home and lifestyle trade fairs
One acquisition and two new initiatives for an even stronger presence in the construction, home and lifestyle sector
Ghent, 30 May 2016
Easyfairs has become the new owner of construction trade fair Wonen and is also launching two other new initiatives: Spring@Countryside and Inside Out.
These Easyfairs events are targeted towards people interested in construction, renovation, home, garden and lifestyle. The group is currently already organising trade fairs Bis, Bouw & Reno, Bois & Habitat, Energie & Habitat, Batireno and Countryside+ and this addition to its portfolio makes it the perfect partner for the construction, home and lifestyle sector.
Easyfairs has become the new owner of construction trade fair Wonen, which takes place annually at Nekkerhal – Brussels North in Mechelen. At each edition, 250 exhibitors demonstrate the latest techniques and trends in construction and interior design to 20,000 visitors. The 2017 edition will take place from 28 January to 5 February 2017.
Following this acquisition, the Hout & Habitat exhibition of wood and natural construction materials and home goods will no longer be held at Antwerp Expo, but will be integrated as a separate area of the Wonen trade fair.
From 24 to 27 February 2017, Easyfairs will launch its first Spring@Countryside edition, a brand-new rural lifestyle fair at Nekkerhal – Brussels North in Mechelen. Spring@Countryside is the spring edition of the well-known Countryside+ fair held at Flanders Expo in Ghent every autumn. The event guarantees a fresh, new range from the world of wellness, home, food, tourism and crafts, but also offers inspiring, practical workshops.
The second new Easyfairs initiative in the sector is Inside Out, an event for everyone interested in home, garden and swimming pools. Inside Out aims to bring people together by offering valuable information and guidance to make the right choices inside and outside the home. Its range includes the latest trends, well-established brands and a unique total experience. ‘Inside Out’ will take place for the first time at Flanders Expo in Ghent from 11 to 19 March 2017.
Head of the construction, home and lifestyle event unit Manou Van der Brempt describes it as follows:
“Easyfairs always strives towards putting visitors first. In this digitised society, people are looking for relevant information, inspiration, experiences and human contact to explore their plans and to ensure they take the right decisions.
The new initiatives Wonen, Spring@Countryside and Inside Out respond to these needs and guide people in their search for an ideal home.”
Information about Artexis Easyfairs
Artexis Easyfairs enables professional and private communities to “visit the future” at must-attend events that anticipate their needs and present solutions in the ideal format.
Through Easyfairs, the Group currently organises 125 events in 18 countries (Algeria, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Emirates, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom).
In the Benelux, these events include Antica, Antwerp Convention, Art Brussels, Autonomies, Bakkersvak, Batireno, Bis, Belgian Boat Show, Bois & Habitat, Bouw & Reno, Builty, Countryside, Dentex, Dutch Comic Con, Empack, Energie & Habitat, Eurantica, FACTS, Green Expo, Health & Care, Horeca Expo, Hout & Habitat, Maintenance, Packaging Innovations, Pumps & Valves, Realty, Saveurs & Métiers, Secura, Soins & Santé, Solids, Transport & Logistics, Welding week …
And through Artexis, the Group manages eight events venues in the Benelux and Nordic regions. In Benelux, these include: Flanders Expo, Antwerp Expo and Namur Expo; the Palais des Congrès (Namur); the Nekkerhal – Brussels North (Mechelen) and MICX – Mons International Congress Experience.
Artexis Easyfairs strives to be the most adaptable, agile and effective player in our industry by employing committed individuals, deploying the best marketing and technology tools, and developing strong brands. For its financial year 2015-2016 the Group employs more than 435 people and expects to generate revenues in excess of €115 million. Visit the future with Artexis Easyfairs.
Your contact (not for publication)
Manou Van der Brempt
Business Unit Manager for construction, home and lifestyle fairs
T. + 32 (0)479 79 89 43
E. [email protected]