DOMOTEX
DOMOTEX is the international trade fair for flooring and interior finishing, organized by Deutsche Messe AG in Hannover, Germany. It connects manufacturers and suppliers of flooring, wall, ceiling, and interior finishing products with trade buyers, craftsmen, architects, and designers through a biennial exhibition and sister events in Asia and Southeast Asia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersHanover, Germany
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What DOMOTEX does
DOMOTEX is the international trade fair for flooring and interior finishing, organized by Deutsche Messe AG and held at the Messegelände exhibition grounds in Hannover, Germany. Founded in 1989, the event convenes manufacturers, suppliers, and brand exhibitors across nine thematic segments — parquet/wood/cork/laminate flooring, elastic and design flooring, carpet/fibers/yarns, outdoor coverings, tiles, construction chemistry/tools/laying technology, wall and ceiling products, interior shading and insect protection, and mats and clean-run systems — with professional visitors including craftsmen, retailers, architects, interior designers, and specifiers. The offering is structured around exhibition booth space, complemented by a parallel conference and special-presentation program (The Stage, The Work Shop, The Green Collection, Retailers Park, FEP Parkett Lounge, Architektur im Dialog) and industry awards (Carpet Design Award, Green Collection Award, Parkett Star, Bodenprojekt des Jahres).
The underlying technology is the Deutsche Messe event management platform — an online ticket shop, exhibitor and product search with personal favorites, digital networking and appointment scheduling, barcode-based lead management, and routing/navigation with optional mobile location tracking — rather than any proprietary AI or data product. The business model is event-driven and transaction-based: primary revenue is the sale of exhibition booth space and participation packages (often multi-year contracts with Early Bird pricing) to global manufacturers such as Egger, Kronospan, Kährs, AkzoNobel, Sika, and Gerflor; secondary revenue is visitor ticket sales (day tickets, multi-day passes, personalized e-tickets) via the Deutsche Messe online ticket shop. The brand is extended internationally through sister events DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR (operated by wholly-owned subsidiary Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd.) and DOMOTEX South East Asia, and the event is positioned under the 'Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing' theme following the 2026 relaunch.
DOMOTEX firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DOMOTEX
- Legal name
- Deutsche Messe AG
- Website
- https://domotex.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- DOMOTEX is the international trade fair for flooring and interior finishing, organized by Deutsche Messe AG in Hannover, Germany. It connects manufacturers and suppliers of flooring, wall, ceiling, and interior finishing products with trade buyers, craftsmen, architects, and designers through a biennial exhibition and sister events in Asia and Southeast Asia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DOMOTEX industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Trade Fair & Exhibition Services
- NAICS
- Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Retail, Consumer Goods & Lifestyle Shows Organizers (THAHABAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Exhibition & Trade Show Management (Conference-Adjacent) (THAHACAF)
Keywords
Where DOMOTEX is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hanover
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
DOMOTEX business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Exhibition booth space sales: DOMOTEX generates primary revenue by selling exhibition booth space and participation packages to manufacturers, suppliers, and brands across the flooring and interior finishing value chain. Exhibitors range from large multinationals (e.g., AkzoNobel, Egger, Kronospan) to specialized niche manufacturers.
- Visitor ticket sales: DOMOTEX sells entry tickets to professional visitors (trade visitors, craftsmen, architects, designers, retailers, buyers) via the Deutsche Messe online ticket shop. Ticket types include day tickets and multi-day passes. The event also offers personalized tickets and registration codes.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Multi-year contract | Exhibition booth space and participation packages for exhibitors |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Visitor admission tickets |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
DOMOTEX product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DOMOTEX organizes the international leading trade fair for flooring and interior finishing, held at the Hannover exhibition grounds in Germany. The event brings together manufacturers and suppliers of flooring materials (parquet, wood, laminate, carpet, tiles, elastic floorings, outdoor coverings, mats) and interior finishing products (wall and ceiling products, paints, coatings, solar shading, insect protection) with trade buyers, craftsmen, architects, designers, and retailers. Revenue is generated from selling exhibition booth space to exhibitors and entry tickets to professional visitors, complemented by sister events in Asia and the DOMOTEX WORLD Magazine.
Product overview
DOMOTEX is the international leading trade fair for flooring and interior finishing, positioned as the 'Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing.' Organized by Deutsche Messe AG and held in Hannover, Germany, the exhibition covers nine thematic areas: Parquet/Wood/Cork/Laminate Flooring, Elastic/Design Flooring, Carpet/Fibers/Yarns, Outdoor Flooring, Tiles, Construction Chemistry/Tools/Laying Technology, Wall/Ceiling Products, Interior Privacy/Shading/Insect Protection, and Mats/Clean-Run Systems. The event features special presentations including The Green Collection (sustainability), The Stage (conference program), The Work Shop (practical workshops), Retailers Park, and Architektur im Dialog, along with awards programs. DOMOTEX operates sister events including DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR and DOMOTEX South East Asia.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- The Stage: Conference program at DOMOTEX featuring presentations on industry trends, challenges, and future topics
- The Work Shop
- The Green Collection
- Retailers Park
- DOMOTEX WORLD Magazine
- FEP Parkett Lounge
- DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR
- DOMOTEX South East Asia
Products and services
- DOMOTEX Trade Fair (Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing) International trade fair for flooring and interior finishing held in Hannover, Germany, covering nine exhibition themes (parquet, wood and laminate flooring; elastic and design floor coverings; carpets, fibres and yarns; outdoor floor coverings; tiles; construction chemistry, tools and laying technology; wall and ceiling products; interior privacy, shading and insect protection; and mats and clean-run systems) for flooring manufacturers, suppliers, craftsmen, retailers, architects, and designers.
- DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR Asian edition of the DOMOTEX trade fair, operated by Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd., serving the Chinese and broader Asian flooring and interior finishing market and providing a regional platform for companies seeking to reach Asian buyers.
- DOMOTEX South East Asia Southeast Asian edition of the DOMOTEX trade fair, providing an additional regional platform for exhibitors to reach buyers in Southeast Asia as part of the DOMOTEX worldwide event portfolio.
- DOMOTEX WORLD Magazine Digital and print magazine published by DOMOTEX delivering the latest news, trends, and innovations from each exhibition area of DOMOTEX to the global flooring community.
Companies that use DOMOTEX
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
DOMOTEX technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
DOMOTEX partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- DECOR-UNIONcoreDECOR-UNION is a strong trading partner for crafts and trade in the finishing sector. Together with MEGA and DOMOTEX, DECOR-UNION co-designs the Retailers Park at DOMOTEX, creating a central hotspot for trade visitors and craftsmen to discover products, meet suppliers, and engage with the retail and crafts community.
- MEGAcoreMEGA is a trading partner for crafts and trade in the finishing sector. In partnership with DECOR-UNION and DOMOTEX, MEGA co-creates the Retailers Park at DOMOTEX, making it the central hotspot for trade visitors and craftsmen.
- FEP - European Parquet FederationcoreThe FEP Parkett Lounge is a collaborative initiative between DOMOTEX and the European Parquet Federation (FEP), creating an exclusive meeting point for the international parquet community within the DOMOTEX exhibition. The lounge showcases leading FEP member companies including Kährs, Weitzer Parkett, and ter Hürne, combining networking, exchange, and industry presentation in one dedicated space.
- DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOORcoreDOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR is the Asian edition of the DOMOTEX brand, operated by Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. It serves the Chinese and broader Asian flooring and interior finishing market, extending the DOMOTEX brand globally and providing a platform for companies seeking to reach Asian buyers.
- DOMOTEX South East AsiacoreDOMOTEX South East Asia is the Southeast Asian edition of the DOMOTEX brand, extending the DOMOTEX event concept to the Southeast Asian market. It provides an additional platform for exhibitors to reach regional buyers in Southeast Asia.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
DOMOTEX competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Heimtextil: Global trade fair for home and contract textiles, organized by Messe Frankfurt. Adjacent to DOMOTEX in the home/interior finishing vertical, sharing trade visitor overlap with interior designers and retailers.
Broad incumbents
- Informa Markets: Global exhibitions division of Informa plc, organizing SURFACES, Coverings, The Big 5 and dozens of industry trade shows. A direct competitor to Deutsche Messe in the flooring/building exhibitions segment.
- Messe Frankfurt: One of the world's largest trade fair organizers, operating Ambiente, Heimtextil, ISH and others. Comparable to Deutsche Messe AG as a German-headquartered incumbent with a portfolio that overlaps in home/interior categories.
- Messe München: Operator of BAU Munich, IFAT, IAA and other major industry trade fairs. Comparable to Deutsche Messe AG as a German incumbent trade fair organizer with strong building/flooring portfolio overlap.
- GL Events: French-headquartered global event venue operator and trade fair organizer. Comparable to Deutsche Messe AG as an integrated venue/exhibition organizer serving industries adjacent to flooring and interior finishing.
- RX Global (Reed Exhibitions): One of the world's largest trade fair organizers, part of RELX. Comparable to Deutsche Messe AG as a global incumbent with events in building, interiors, and design verticals relevant to DOMOTEX.
Direct peers
- Coverings: North America's preeminent tile and stone exhibition, organized by Taffy Event Strategies with Informa Markets support. Comparable to DOMOTEX as a focused trade show for hard-surface floor coverings and installation.
- Cevisama: Spain's leading ceramics and bathroom furnishings trade fair, organized by Feria Valencia. Comparable to DOMOTEX as a regional flooring/tile exhibition targeting an international exhibitor and buyer audience.
- BAU Munich: World's leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems, organized by Messe München. Overlaps with DOMOTEX in flooring, construction chemistry, and interior finishing product categories.
- SURFACES: The largest flooring and surfaces trade event in North America, organized by Informa Markets. Directly comparable to DOMOTEX as a B2B flooring marketplace targeting manufacturers, retailers, architects and installers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
DOMOTEX leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
DOMOTEX subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
DOMOTEX funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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DOMOTEX M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about DOMOTEX
What does DOMOTEX do?
DOMOTEX organizes the international leading trade fair for flooring and interior finishing, held at the Hannover exhibition grounds in Germany. The event brings together manufacturers and suppliers of flooring materials (parquet, wood, laminate, carpet, tiles, elastic floorings, outdoor coverings, mats) and interior finishing products (wall and ceiling products, paints, coatings, solar shading, insect protection) with trade buyers, craftsmen, architects, designers, and retailers. Revenue is generated from selling exhibition booth space to exhibitors and entry tickets to professional visitors, complemented by sister events in Asia and the DOMOTEX WORLD Magazine.
Is DOMOTEX a public or private company?
DOMOTEX is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was DOMOTEX founded?
DOMOTEX was founded in 1989. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is DOMOTEX based?
DOMOTEX is headquartered in Hanover, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does DOMOTEX make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Exhibition booth space sales are the primary driver. The others are visitor ticket sales.
Who are DOMOTEX's main competitors?
Heimtextil is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Informa Markets, Messe Frankfurt, Messe München, GL Events and RX Global (Reed Exhibitions). Direct peers are Coverings, Cevisama, BAU Munich and SURFACES.
Does DOMOTEX have an API?
No public API is recorded for DOMOTEX.
What industry is DOMOTEX in?
DOMOTEX's product category is Trade Fair & Exhibition Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAHABAJ, Retail, Consumer Goods & Lifestyle Shows Organizers, with a secondary code of THAHACAF, Exhibition & Trade Show Management (Conference-Adjacent). Its NAICS code is 56192.