“On 2-5 April 2009, the eighth edition of Eurasia Floor welcomed exhibitors to Istanbul from all around the globe to present the latest market trends. The show was once again applauded by its exhibitors as well as its professional visitors who are predominantly from the Eurasia region, the Middle East and European countries. Eurasia Floor 2009 recorded an impressive percentage of visitor and exhibitor attendance, and consolidated its role as the most important event for industry professionals that are interested in floor coverings market.”

Eurasia Floor, the annual trade fair of carpets and floor coverings and the most important event in the flooring sector in Eurasia region, is organized for the eighth time in Istanbul Expo Center on 2-5 April 2009. The entire sector relies on this trade fair as a real business barometer and for retailers, contractors, buyers, architects and distributors, Eurasia Floor is an event surely not to be missed.

The 2009 show helped boast a record number of exhibitors and products launches. 151 exhibitors on a display area of 30.000 sqm, presented an array of products in its range and diversity: wall to wall carpets, hand made carpets, carpet yarns, oriental rugs, textile and resilient floor coverings, parquet and laminate flooring, parquet varnishes and under layers, PVC, natural stone flooring, ceramic tiles, products for installing and maintaining floors of all kinds. The newest products and innovations for industrial floors such as acrylic, polyurethane, epoxy, rubber, raised floors, chemicals, cleaning and care products for flooring were also displayed during the show. The proportion of visitors from the skilled trades has risen steadily in recent years. The fair met its mission perfectly and the goal was achieved. Eurasia Floor is regarded as a great opportunity for companies to develop new business relationships and export opportunities in such a dynamic market. The floor coverings sector expressed great satisfaction with the amount of business generated at Eurasia Floor 2009, stating it had fully satisfied their expectations. According to exhibitor representatives, there was a remarkable increase in the number of international business leads, which is confirming the fair\'s reputation as the most important meeting place for the international floor coverings sector. The majority of the exhibitors, who participated in the eighth show, had already stated that the show fulfilled their targets and that they will be exhibiting again next year. The ninth edition of the show will take place again in Istanbul Expo Center on 2010.