Date: 24 to 27 February 2010
Venue: Cologne Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Top exhibitors, exciting products and an interesting, topical programme of
supporting events – that´s what the roofing and timber sector can look forward
to next year in Cologne. This Rhineland metropolis will for a short time become
the number one international platform for the sector. At the present time, six
months before ROOF+TIMBER International kicks off, registrations have already
been received from over 300 exhibitors. Between 24 and 27 February 2010, key
players in the industry from Germany and abroad will be presenting their
products and services at this event. They include names like Bauder, Creaton,
Dörken, Du-Pont, Eternit, Fermacell, Haas, Henkel Wolfin, Icopal, Monier,
Pavatex, Rheinzink, Rockwool and Velux. Already 78 percent of the total
exhibition space available is accounted for. Whatever the particular interest –
pitched or flat roofs, tools and machinery, tiles and timber – the visiting
roofers, carpenters, plumbers, architects and engineers can look forward to a
review of all the latest products. Because ROOF+TIMBER International offers
solutions for the day-to-day work of building, with a firm eye on the current
demands in terms of sustainability and comfort. In 2010, a key theme at the
exhibition will be energy-saving.
"The requirements in terms of energy-efficiency are being tightened more and
more, so the demands placed upon carpenters and roofers are also rising,"
explained Robert Schuster, Project Manager of the exhibition at GHM Gesellschaft
für Handwerksmessen mbH. "We are responding to these needs in the range we offer
at the fair – for example, with the section on insulation in Hall 7."
ROOF+TIMBER International has its finger right on the pulse when it comes to
modern requirements: The new energy-saving regulations coming into force in
October 2009 will bring down the upper limit for annual consumption of primary
energy in new-builds by around 30 percent. At the same time, the requirements
for thermally insulating the outer envelope of a building are rising, also by 30
percent. Corresponding savings are the goal in modernisation projects, too. Roof
renovations offer significant energy-saving potential. At ROOF+TIMBER
International exhibitors will be showing visitors how to meet these stringent
energy-saving demand, for example in roof windows.
Another important focus of the exhibition is on the use of solar energy (Hall
6). Corresponding modules to generate heat or electricity are becoming a common
sight on roofs. For the building trades, this represents important income
potential. ROOF+TIMBER International will also be taking up the theme of
in-plane solutions for roofs. Some of the products offered here are solar panels
and roof coverings all in one. As well as new-builds, renovation and
modernisation projects, too, can benefit from exploiting solar energy. Even
buildings listed as being of special historical interest.
As well as new products, the accompanying programme and special exhibitions
offer valuable information. The emphasis will be on specific support in customer
consultation.
ROOF+TIMBER International
ROOF+TIMBER International was held for the first time in March 2008 as a joint
platform for the roofing and timber-construction trades. This premiere attracted
over 48,000 trade visitors to Stuttgart. A total of 554 exhibitors from 23
countries showcased their products and services for this sector on 70,000 square
metres of exhibition space. ROOF+TIMBER International spans all the products and
services for the building envelope: timber construction and interiors, roofing,
walls, insulation, sealing and plumbing. It is targeted primarily at carpenters,
roofers, plumbers, architects, planners and engineers. The trade fair takes
place every two years, at venues alternately between the south and north of
Germany.
Further Information:
GHM Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH
Robert Schuster
Willy-Brandt-Allee 1
81829 München • Germany
Tel.: +49 (089) 949 55-140
eMail: schuster@ghm.de
web:
www.dach-holz.com
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