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Furnishing Idea is the portal dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, designed to bring together different professionals such as architects, designers, carpenters, furniture makers and manufacturers active in the furniture market who represent the reference point in terms of innovation and quality of the product offered. On the other hand, the portal aims to provide a valid information service focused on products, projects, events and fairs and everything that revolves around the world of components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry.

 

The portal is divided into different sections where you can explore the different products according to different categories, get in touch with manufacturers, download catalogues to keep up with industry trends and watch videos of interviews with the best professionals and manufacturers.

 

In the articles section you can find all the information about the most innovative product technologies, such as furniture materials, furniture accessories and systems, furniture machinery, furniture hardware, manufactured by manufacturers with a solid experience in the field. In the companies section there is an overview of the manufacturers registered on our portal, divided by product category, where you can contact us for any request. Our portal also has a special catalogues section to allow professionals and operators in the sector to view in a practical way all the catalogues relating to the various products (furniture hardware, upholstery materials, furniture paints, etc.). In addition, to allow easy consultation of the products, our portal has reserved a product section, organized by categories, where you can find out about the technical characteristics, materials and functionality of each product. The video section, on the other hand, presents numerous video interviews given by professionals and manufacturers that report news, insights and informative content on the best technologies in the sector.

 

In addition, to keep you constantly informed you can also consult our Journal section which contains all the Furnishing Idea magazines dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, such as the edition dedicated to Sicam or Interzum, two of the most important trade fairs in the sector. The magazines can be consulted from the portal or easily downloadable in pdf format.

 

Thanks to the trust placed in us by many manufacturers, our portal is now recognized both nationally and internationally. In fact, there are already many internationally recognized and established companies in the sector, including the AIPEF group (Italian Flexible Expanded Polyurethanes Companies) which promotes scientific information on the use of flexible polyurethane foam in the sectors in which it is used.

Virtual trade fair: igus relies completely on the advantages of digitisation

In these times of emergency when neither trade fairs nor personal visits to customers are currently possible, igus, the motion plastics specialist, is relying completely on the advantages of digitisation, reinventing the trade fair concept to present over 100 new products.
With the virtual trade fair in mind, igus has set up a 400-square-metre stand at its headquarters in Cologne, where customers can view all the new products “digitally“. On this virtual stand, igus presents over 100 innovations and additions to the motion plastics range, solutions that improve technology and reduce costs. The proposal, which is certainly innovative, was enthusiastically received and received positive feedback from the very first days of its commissioning.

 

A real stand for a virtual trade fair


The virtual trade fair is part of the wide range of digital consulting services offered by igus to its customers. The real stand is virtually accessible; visitors can access it at exhibition.igus.it.
In the individual stations, visitors can view some boards and view short clips to learn about motion plastics: from SPE cables designed specifically for cable carrier chains, to telescopic slides made entirely of polymer, to smart plastics solutions. Some links refer to more detailed technical information and other videos on the website.
You can also book personal guided tours, individual and group talks at the stand directly with igus technicians.
The igus expert guides you through the exhibition stand on a tablet and explains the use of the machines.

 

More than 100 motion plastics innovations


In this virtual fair igus presents over 100 motion plastics innovations related to the slogan “Tech up, Cost down. It's our job“. Customers can discover how they can improve their technology and reduce costs thanks to the products offered by igus. An example of this is the new system for autoglive 5 cable carrier chains with rope floor guide. Designed specifically for horizontal runs in the intralogistics and crane sectors, this system saves 88% of assembly time at a very low cost.
Another innovation presented by igus at the stand is the drylin polymer telescopic slide, with which drawers, seats and headrest can be easily adjusted and removed. This innovation is much lighter than metal rail systems.

OMGE: new products and ambitious marketing goals for 2024

Customisation and customisation of products play a well-defined role in various sectors, including subcontracting for the furniture industry
Category: Furniture hardware, Companies: strategies and future
Publication date: 28/02/2024
Company: OMGE SPA