Nominated for unique youngstar 2015: Showerbench by Felix Stadie
The Showerbench is a hybrid between a classic shower and a garden bench which will make showering even more relaxing.
View Articlespoga+gafa 2015: The Cologne Business Region Introduces Itself
In a joint campaign of the City of Cologne’s Office of Economic Development and the Cologne Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Cologne business region will present itself for the first time at...
View ArticleNo chance for product piracy at spoga+gafa
Give piracy the red card! Koelnmesse is taking a stand together with the experts from the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) and the Kölner Anwaltverein (Cologne Lawyers' Association) against...
View ArticleAward winners: unique youngstars 2015 have been selected
In the scope of the unique hour, the prizes for the best ideas of young aspiring designers on the theme Outdoor Living were selected from among the 16 nominated products. Three jury prizes and a public...
View Articlespoga+gafa 2015: Final Report
After three successful trade fair days, spoga+gafa came to an end on 1 September 2015 with a good result. Around 37,000 trade visitors from 108 countries experienced a host of new products and an...
View ArticleGroovebox: Flat, Simple and Versatile Outdoor Living Design
Groovebox is the first flat-pack, multi-use product designed for urban outdoor living. The design features a unique assembly system that is simple, tool-free and durable.
View ArticleBlossom: Smart Sprinkler Brings Home Automation into the Garden
Blossom is a smart watering controller with automated weather intelligence that allows users to monitor and control their yard’s watering schedule with a smart phone, tablet or computer from anywhere...
View ArticleFuror floralis: Textile Design and Garden Architecture
An exhibition at the Textilmuseum St.Gallen, Switzerland until March 28, 2016
View Articleunique youngstar 2016: Apply now!
Once again this year in the search for the unique youngstar 2016, everything revolves around new ideas and products of “Outdoor Living”. The submission period for the creative competition, which young...
View ArticlePersonnel matters: Changes in the project management of spoga+gafa
As of 1 April 2016, Stefan Lohrberg will take over the project management of spoga+gafa. He thus succeeds Katrin Schön, who after almost ten very successful years' work on the project of the...
View ArticleMid-term balance: spoga+gafa convinces with a high level of applications
The leading international garden trade fair, spoga+gafa, opens its doors in Cologne from 4 to 6 September. After achieving very good results during the first early bird period last October, this was a...
View ArticleBusiness and Fair Destination Cologne
Cologne has a new image film. In the video several politicians and business men speak about the strengths of the city, among them Koelnmesse-CEO Gerald Böse.
View ArticleTake part now and win!
Why not turning your visit to spoga+gafa into an unforgettable luxury experience? Win a 2 nights' accommodation in the Cologne designer hotel "The New Yorker" or an exclusive 4-course meal for two...
View ArticleFrance-based group SBM Développement is going to buy Bayer Garden
Bayer and SBM Développement (SBM) announced the signing of an agreement for the sale of the Consumer business of Bayer’s Environmental Science unit to SBM. The Consumer business encompasses the Bayer...
View ArticleSTIHL acquires a minority stake in Globe Tools
The STIHL Group acquires a substantial minority share of the Globe Tools Group – a successful manufacturer of corded and cordless outdoor power tools under their Greenworks brand.
View ArticleMonacis Plant Pots by Tekcnoplast: Elegance. Colour. Versatility.
The Monacis collections offer true design products with fascinating shades of colour.
View ArticleSolero: Endless Summer Entertainment with the Laterna Parasol
This parasol can be enjoyed during the whole night. Festive, romantic, almost magical: that’s what summer evenings should be like. Solero’s Laterna is a parasol that might be helpful. During daytime...
View Articlegreenline by ZEBRA: design from recycled teak wood
The greenline outdoor series by ZEBRA shows how design, function and sustainability can be joined in high quality furniture. At spoga+gafa 2016, the German-Swiss manufacturer presents new products that...
View Articlespoga+gafa 2016 achieves a significant increase in attendance
spoga+gafa closed on 6 September 2016 with a very good result. Over 39,000 visitors from 106 countries came to the international garden fair this year. In comparison to the previous year, an increase...
View ArticleFiskars Presents New Lightweight Garden Tools For 2017
Fiskars’ new products from their Light range are bright, modern and designed to appeal especially to women. According to Fiskars’ own research, the most important factors for hobby gardeners when it...
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