Some 348,000 visitors toured the fair Saloni 2008

May 7, 2008

I Saloni has closed having seen a record number of visitors. Estimates of closure, in fact, indicated a total of 348.000 visitors: 29% more than last year's edition, 210,000 of whom came from abroad. The main countries of origin were Spain, Russia, France, Germany and the countries of Southeast Asia.A supremacy that is confirmed by the many foreign visitors who appreciate the best of Made in Italy ".

Along with these exceptional figures, some problems related to logistics and transportation still need to be resolved.Italy - continued Rosario Messina - can actually tell who has the best companies in the sector, its products are recognized worldwide for the quality of the raw materials used, good finishes and excellent content design.

At the fair, 2,450 exhibiting companies spread over a net area of 230,000 square meters, displaying the latest trends in furniture for the home, in all styles, ranging from classical to modern design in the Salon International Furniture and in the Hall International plug for the home."Here, we highlight the collaboration of the divisions of organization and leadership of the Milan Fair - said Manlio Armellini, chief Cosmit - who worked with us to meet the demands of the exceptional flow of visitors to the fair during the six days of the event. "We tried to give us a look at the trends for the home of the future, designed with ecosostenibilidad in mind, using materials and solutions respectful of the environment.

"The biennial SaloneUfficio / International Biennial Exhibition of Office - says Rosario Messina - has become a focus on greater visibility and renewed optimism in the office space.

Wood took a leading role in the halls of Eurocucina / International Furniture Fair Food, as well as in areas handed over to the International Furniture Fair in Bath.

"The success of I Saloni 2008 - concludes Manlio Armellini - caught goes hand in hand with the great triumph of cultural events.

Finally, in SaloneSatellite, 570 young designers and 22 international schools with 220 students showed design ideas and projects inspired by the creativity, ecology and sustainability.

Source: I Saloni


Collaborating Bodies

  • Instituto de la Pequeña y Mediana Industria de la Generalitat Valenciana (IMPIVA)
  • ANIEME : Asociación Nacional de Industriales y Exportadores de Muebles de España
  • FEDERACION EMPRESARIAL DE LA MADERA Y MUEBLE DE LA COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA
  • Habitat Valencia - FERIA INTERNACIONAL DE VALENCIA
  • COLEGIO OFICIAL DE DECORADORES Y DISEÑADORES DE INTERIOR DE LA COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA
  • FERIA INTERNACIONAL DE PROVEEDORES PARA EL SECTOR MADERA-MUEBLE