AHEC Enables U.S. Companies To Connect With European Buyers At interzum 2025
With around 60,000 trade visitors from 157 countries and over 1,600 exhibitors from 57 countries, interzum 2025, held in Cologne, Germany at KoelnMesse, has confirmed its position as a leading platform for furniture production and interior design, according to event organizers. Among the exhibitors this year were several U.S. hardwood lumber companies, which displayed their services and products in the American Hardwood Export Council’s pavilion.
For four days, Cologne became the international stage for innovative materials, intelligent components and smart technologies that will shape the homes and workplaces of tomorrow. The central theme of “Rethinking Resources: Circular and Bio-based Solutions” lay at the heart of the event, with the industry demonstrating its determination to play an active role in shaping its journey into a resource-efficient, sustainable future.
interzum 2025 gathered the international who’s who of suppliers to the furniture and interior design industry in Cologne. The leading countries in terms of visitor numbers included Italy, China, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands. The event’s international focus was also evident among the exhibitors, reflecting the global relevance of the topics discussed and driven forward in Cologne.
The guiding theme of “Rethinking Resources: Circular and Bio-based Solutions” lay at the heart of interzum 2025 and wove its way through the exhibition halls. With its three exhibition segments – Function & Components, Materials & Nature and Textile & Machinery – the trade fair offered a comprehensive overview of the market, packed with innovation and in-depth specialist content. Cologne was also the venue for many product launches, highlighting the pace of development in the industry.
The next edition of interzum will take place in Cologne from May 11-14, 2027.
Stay updated on forthcoming details by visiting interzum.com.
