interzum, which will take place from 20 to 23 May 2025 at the Cologne exhibition center, promises to be the world's most important meeting point for the furniture industry's subcontracting sector.

This is evidenced by the excellent number of exhibitors registered as early as February, when the early-bird discount period ended. With more than 80,000 m² already allocated, the final exhibition space occupied by 2023 exhibitors was almost reached 13 months before the 2025 event.

“The impressive results of the early-bird offer confirm interzum’s undisputed status as the leading international trade fair for furniture production and interior design,” comments interzum Director Maik Fischer. “The supplier sector will gather here in Cologne to present, discuss and experience the solutions of tomorrow at first hand. In 2025, interzum is set to be an unmissable event once again."

Internationally renowned exhibitors

Not only the number of companies participating in interzum 2025 is remarkable, but also the quality of the exhibitors registered in the three consolidated segments.

Among the companies we find, for example, in the “Function & Components” segment A. & H. Meyer, Blum, Bock1, Domus Line, Formenti E Giovenzana, Fritz Becker, GTV, Häfele, Hailo, Halemeier, Hera, Hettich, Ivars, Kesseböhmer, Leggett & Platt Work Furniture, OMP, OWI, Salice, Samet, Schüco Interior Systems, Siro, Stanzwerk Wetter, Titus, Vauth-Sagel.

The companies that will be exhibiting at interzum in the "Materials & Nature" segment are AGT, Alvic, Arpa, Camsan, Chiyoda, Cleaf, Egger, Finsa, Greenlam, Kastamonou, Rehau, Saviola, Schattdecor, Sonae Arauco, Surteco, SwissKrono and, finally in the "Textile & Machinery" segment the following companies have already registered: Atlanta Attachment, BekaertDeslee, Boyteks, Bäumer, Carpenter, Dueffe, DürkoppAdler, Elektroteks, Expert Systemtechnik, Fecken-Kirfel, FEMA, Global Systems Group, Grupo Grassi, Jowat, Kabelwerk Eupen, Lava, Leder Fiedler, Legget & Platt International Bedding, LoveHomeFabrics, Masias, Mert, Neveon, Orsa Foam, Pfaff, Simalfa, Spühl, Stellini, Stutznäcker, Teknomac.

Interzum 2025: the circular economy as central theme

In 2025, the interzum organizers plan to expand and develop the concept of "Neo-ecology", the central theme of the last edition, by focusing on the circular economy and biobased solutions as sustainable sources of resources for furniture production. Maik Fischer explains: "With 'Rethinking resources: circular and biobased solutions' as the central theme, interzum will address one of the key pillars of Neo-ecology. By bringing together the two approaches of circular economy and biobased materials, the world's leading trade fair for furniture subcontractors and interior design will promote the development of product innovations that are both durable and produced from sustainable sources."

Focus on the sustainable use of resources

With its new central theme, the trade fair will highlight two fundamental concepts in the stewardship of resources. Transitioning to a circular economy means keeping materials and products in the economic cycle for as long as possible by extending the duration of their use through reuse, repair, refurbishment and recycling. By contrast, biobased solutions use materials produced from regrowing sources, making them environmentally friendly alternatives to petroleum-based products. Both approaches aim to minimise a product’s ecological footprint and promote sustainability.

A rich program of events

Both speakers on the interzum Trend Stage and the discussions in the three interzum forums will discuss and present ideas, studies and market-ready solutions. The exhibiting companies will also showcase a large number of products and pioneering ideas that work with biobased materials and promote the circular economy. To further underscore the central theme, the organisers are once again giving interested exhibitors a second opportunity to present their concepts: The Boulevard North will be transformed into the “Rethinking Resources Boulevard” and filled with inspiring solutions for sustainable furniture production.