Courtesy of KBIS
How fitting that on St Patrick’s Day of all days, we’re talking Green. I’m sure it’s no surprise that as we look ahead to KBIS 2010, we can expect Green issues to be a hot topic once again this year.
The 2010 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show will be held April 16-18 in Chicago, where more than 35,000 attendees and nearly 700 exhibitors and co‐exhibitors are expected to attend. According to KBIS, attendee figures are showing a significant 40 percent increase over last year’s numbers at this time.
Each year KIBS showcases the very latest products and cutting-edge design ideas in the kitchen and bath industry. This year’s event will feature a wide array of product displays and demonstrations, professional development courses, interactive roundtable sessions and the opportunity to network with thousands of industry professionals.
Setting the stage for this year’s show, Sergio Zyman, former CMO, Coca-Cola, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Opening Ceremony. During his remarks, Zyman will discuss how last year’s economic crisis, which affects all markets and marketplaces, requires a completely new set of rules, competitive factors, and unique selling propositions.
Wondering what else you’ll see at the show? According to recent KBIS show press releases, new appliances are amongst the most anticipated category during the show. The latest in cooktops, refrigerators, dishwashers, and hoods will be on display, inviting feedback from industry leaders and attendees alike.
Additionally, the latest cabinet and hardware fixtures will also be on full display, including a large assortment of cabinets, knobs, deadbolt locks, hinges, levers, motion sliding doors, and other innovative cabinet and hardware‐related products.
Looking at the topics for the conference schedule, other trends this year include outdoor kitchens, European design trends, and new advancements in lighting and energy saving.
The IMRE team is gearing up for the show…we will hope to see you there!
