1. Welcome to the Heimtextil 2015 Press Conference Frankfurt am Main, 14 January 2015

2. Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 2015 Contents Market data Heimtextil 2015 – Facts and figures Heimtextil – Powering the trends Theme Park Further highlights Save the date 2016 Heimtextil goes City

3. The Messe Frankfurt group: Review 2014 –Sales grow to € 550 million* –Sustainable positive earnings > € 45 million* –Strong and stable domestic business –Growing international business –Stronger global presence and focus on selected regions –120 trade fairs and exhibitions worldwide with more than 84,900 exhibitors and in excess of three million visitors Outlook 2015 –Sights set on new sales record –Continuing profitability creates scope for further investments *preliminary figures

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5. 55 New trade fairs in the Messe Frankfurt „Texpertise Network“ 5Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 2015

6. Textiles and clothing around the world – a dynamic market 2013: Global textile and clothing exports grow by 8% (Source: WTO) Total value of textile and clothing exports: US$ 766 billion 2014:Textile production:+3.8 % in Q3 2014* +5.1 % in Q2 2014* Clothing production:+1.2 % in Q3 2014* +3.5 % in Q2 2014* 2015: Moderate growth expected, above all due to the improved business climate in the USA. *Compared to same quarter of the previous year, Source: UN/UNIDO 6

7. European textile and clothing industry according to Euratex 7 Sales growth Jan – Sep 2014: + 2.6 % Positive outlook for Q4 2014 Economic recovery continues, business climate considered positive Import and export growth with home textiles for Jan – Sep 2014: Imports from countries outside EU: +11.9 %, incl. from China (+10 %) Pakistan (+27 %) Turkey (+8 %) Exports to countries outside EU: +3.5 %, incl. to China (+18 %) Pakistan (+28 %) Egypt (+30 %)

8. Dr Uwe Mazura CEO Gesamtverband textil + mode

10. Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 201510 Federation of the German Textile Retail Trade German home textiles retail market Retailers satisfied with 2014 Slight growth in revenues to a total of € 8 billion Well-known brands with strong focus on service and quality profited, e.g. in the areas of curtains and decorative textiles Cautiously optimistic forecast for 2015 Hopes based on continuing economic improvement and trend towards consumers refocusing on their own homes

11. Heimtextil 2015 – Facts and figures 11 –2,759 exhibitors from 68 countries (2014: 2,714) –2,417 exhibitors from abroad (2014: 2,386) –342 exhibitors from Germany (2014: 328) –Slight growth of gross area: corresponds to an area of around 29 football pitches –Qualitative growth besides Germany et al. from GB, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Spain and Japan. Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 2015

12. Heimtextil 2015 – Marketplace and hotbed of future trends 12 New exhibitors (selection): Epson Europe, Perla Texbiar, Andersen Textiles, bb&dd, EG. Heild, Fossflakes, GI.PE Tex, Johanna Gullichsen Oy, Mistral Professional Textiles, Sot. Sboras, Spacio Repos, Tejidos Acabados Teycu,Toray, Udden, Värnamo Sängkläder, Visco Foam, von Erika, Westmark Returning exhibitors (selection): Diaz Sunprotection, Eisenkolb, Fine, Fine Art, Gebrüder Munzert, Giuseppe Bellora, J. Pansu Paris, Ledieu-Houriez, Lodetex, Mimaki, Nelen & Delbeke, NMC, Nooteboom Textil, Tilldekor, C-ENG, David Fussenegger, Fussenegger Heimtextilien, Steiner, Wohntex Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 2015

13. 13 Heimtextil Powering the trends in the international textiles sector

15. 15 Heimtextil Theme Park, Hall 4.0 Theme Park sets the stage for the designs and themes that will shape the future of the sector –Top themes: hospitality, retail, craft, technology, sustainability and more –Lectures, opportunities for networking and dialogue, guided tours, film presentations, discovery areas –Presentation of current home textile trends in materials and colours –Design and implementation by stijlinstituut amsterdam Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 2015

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17. Now in Hall 4.0: Expansion of exhibition area by 100% (previously Hall 4.2) with additional top players (incl. Epson Europe) European Digital Textile Conference by WTiN: Again runs parallel to Heimtextil – Thursday, 15 January in the “Europa” room Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 201517 Larger area for the boom segment of digital printing: Market leaders present their new printing systems

18. Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 201518 Digital textile printing – a growth market Market with enormous potential: The global market share of digitally printed textiles is growing by 25 percent annually. 2013: Only approx. 2 percent (420 million m²) of printed textiles were produced digitally. Forecast: By 2017, 5 percent of all printed textiles will be printed digitally. Source: „Digital Textile Printing of Home Textiles: Technology Choices“ presented by Dr. John Provost at European Digital Textiles Conference / Heimtextil 2014 Textile printing technologies 2013 (in %) Hand printing Copper roll printing Digital printing Transfer printing Rotary screen printing

19. Green Village – sustainable, naturally Centre of expertise in sustainability in Galleria 1 Certification agencies, seal awarding organisations and NGOs present their services at Heimtextil. Consulting for sustainable production and supply chains Lecture programme and „green tour“ on Friday, 16 January Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 201519

20. Young Creations Award: Upcycling 2015 Competition for up-and-coming designers and interior designers New: Open to designers from all over Europe for the first time Requirement: Use of min. 30 percent textile materials / revaluation of materials / new intended use Hall 4.2: Presentation of selected interior design projects Jury and public prizes: Awards for the best work Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 201520

21. Webchance Academy 2.0 Programme of seminars and lectures covering every aspect of „successful advertising and selling on the Internet“ – specially developed for retailers and specialist dealers Online retailer sales for clothing in Q3 2014: approx € 2,813 million Corresponds to growth of 2.5 % Exciting growth trend in the segment furniture & decoration (figures from 03/2015 acc. to bevh*) *Bundesverband E-Commerce und Versandhandel Deutschland e.V. (bevh) 21

22. Further events and sector meetings Award ceremonies: Haustex-Star / Heimtex-Star / AIT Trendscouting / Innovation Award „Architektur + Textil Objekt“ Special presentations: Art Café (4.1) / Campus (4.2) / Ambitious Style Mix (11.0) Lecture venues: Conference Space (Theme Park 4.0) / Lecture Square (Galleria 1) Guided tours for interior designers / specialist bed retailers / architects / journalists / bloggers Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 201522 Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 2015

23. 23 Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 2015 Consumer attitudes to home textiles -The trend towards a more minimalist furnishing style with little role for home textiles has continued for years. -Traditional curtains are on the retreat -Consumers are spending ever more on furnishings but not on home textiles -Consumers to not perceive textiles as valuable -Renovation cycles are very long -Home textile sales are strongly price driven -According to a current representative GfK study: -87% of Germans believe that home textiles make rooms more beautiful -94% value the „privacy“ aspect of drapes and curtains -But only 40% of Germans know that home textiles also reduce heating costs and noise. Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 201523 Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 2015 Facts today Decorative textiles Curtains Drapes Upholstery textiles

24. Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 201524 Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 2015 ITR is a sector network with the following goals:  Increasing consumer demand for home textiles (curtains, drapes, upholstery) through:  Boosting the image of textile furnishings  Reviving quality and brand awareness  Explaining and providing information about the functions, trends and values of home textiles  Companies from all areas along the value added chain:  A major, integrated consumer campaign in the German-speaking world Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 201524 Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 2015 Aims Members Implementation

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27. Messe Frankfurt | Heimtextil 201527 Thank you for your attention!