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<strong>September</strong> - <strong>October</strong> <strong>2024</strong>


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Editor<br />

IBIA Expo time<br />

in the industry<br />

Welcome to this special edition<br />

of <strong>Sleep</strong> <strong>Tech</strong> magazine, prepared<br />

exclusively for the IBIA<br />

Expo Istanbul. We are excited to<br />

be part of this prestigious event<br />

once again, and we invite you to<br />

visit our stand, where we will be<br />

distributing complimentary copies<br />

of this issue.<br />

Dedicated only to the mattress<br />

manufacturing industry, IBIA Expo<br />

is stronger in its third year with<br />

more exhibitors and being a better<br />

brand in the industry. It is on<br />

the way to be one of the largest<br />

and most efficient trade fairs of<br />

the bedding technologies and<br />

materials industry.<br />

For this edition, we’ve curated a wealth of content that reflects the<br />

dynamic and ever-evolving mattress and sleep technology industry. In<br />

preparation for the fair, we conducted exclusive interviews with some<br />

of the key exhibitors, providing you with valuable insights into their<br />

latest innovations and plans for the future.<br />

We hope you find this issue both informative and inspiring as you<br />

explore the innovations at IBIA Expo. Thank you for your continued<br />

support, and we look forward to connecting with you at the fair!<br />

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Contents<br />

Contents<br />

6 IBIA Expo time in the industry<br />

12 Boyteks showcases innovation<br />

at three Major Fairs in <strong>September</strong><br />

14 Comfytex Launches “Revival<br />

Era” Collection at IBIA EXPO<br />

<strong>2024</strong><br />

16 Chemicals industry increased<br />

its export by 19 percent in July<br />

20 Gemba Makine Reestablishes<br />

Itself in Bursa<br />

24 Türkiye ranks above the world<br />

average in mattress production<br />

28 IBIA EXPO Fair: Excitement<br />

Builds as the Mattress Industry<br />

Gathers on 25 <strong>September</strong><br />

29 IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong> Welcomes<br />

Industry Professionals<br />

33 Hasplast: IBIA Expo is our gateway<br />

to the world<br />

36 The Comprehensive Guide To<br />

Mattress Packing For Storage<br />

And Transportation<br />

44 Sustainable spring components<br />

maker Spinks achieves global<br />

accreditation<br />

48 Revolutionizing the Indian<br />

sleep industry at INDIA MAT-<br />

TRESSTECH + Upholstery<br />

Supplies Expo (IME) 2025<br />

54 Elektroteks: The purpose of<br />

our participation in fairs is to<br />

refresh our image<br />

58 Comfytex Announces Leadership<br />

Transition<br />

60 Özdemir Group: We expect an<br />

intense inflow of visitors to<br />

IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong><br />

62 Boyteks: We will give our best<br />

support for the branding of<br />

IBIA Expo<br />

64 Fiber sector wants its own OIZ<br />

68 Comfytex: IBIA Expo is an<br />

important platform for showcasing<br />

new technologies<br />

72 Durak Tekstil: We want to show<br />

that we are the leader in all<br />

criteria at IBIA Expo<br />

76 Boyçelik: IBIA Expo will meet<br />

the expectations of all sector<br />

representatives<br />

78 Form Sünger: Anticipating<br />

positive outcomes at IBIA Expo<br />

<strong>2024</strong><br />

80 Kar-as: The industry made an<br />

important breakthrough with<br />

IBIA Expo<br />

84 Özen İplik: IBIA Expo is Turkiye’s<br />

national fair<br />

86 Kırayteks: We want our presence<br />

felt in the global mattress<br />

industry<br />

88 Universal: A time to expand<br />

internationally<br />

92 interzum 2025’s new central<br />

theme: “Rethinking Resources:<br />

Circular and Biobased Solutions”<br />

96 Precision Textiles Elevates<br />

Mattress Safety and Comfort<br />

100 Trematt brings bed manufacturers<br />

from all over the world<br />

together with Colquimica<br />

102 Foam Eurasia Is Preparing To<br />

Gather The <strong>Tech</strong>nical Foam<br />

Industry<br />

104 Streamlining mattress packaging<br />

with advanced roll packing<br />

machines<br />

108 Intermob Fair brought furniture<br />

supply industry together<br />

for the 26 th time<br />

INDEX ADS<br />

Boyçelik..................................................................... Front cover<br />

Boyteks...................................................................... Back cover<br />

Form Sünger........................................................ Front cover ear<br />

Boyteks................................................................ Back cover ear<br />

Mert Makina............................................................................... 1<br />

Comfytex................................................................................2-3<br />

Kırayteks.................................................................................4-5<br />

Nova.......................................................................................... 7<br />

Kimyapsan................................................................................. 9<br />

Gemba Makina................................................................... 10-11<br />

Roza İpek................................................................................. 13<br />

Özen İplik................................................................................. 15<br />

Gizgrup............................................................................... 18-19<br />

Delsa...................................................................................22-23<br />

Starfelt................................................................................34-35<br />

Day Plastik............................................................................... 37<br />

Robatech................................................................................. 39<br />

Nanoyay................................................................................... 41<br />

Mattress Pro............................................................................43<br />

Kangoru Yay............................................................................45<br />

Mattres<strong>Tech</strong>............................................................................. 47<br />

Marsala...............................................................................52-53<br />

Marsteks.............................................................................56-57<br />

Borsa....................................................................................... 59<br />

Bedcovers......................................................................... 66-67<br />

Ustamakina.........................................................................70-71<br />

Erplast................................................................................ 74-75<br />

Sefa Makina........................................................................82-83<br />

ISPA.........................................................................................89<br />

EDR....................................................................................90-91<br />

Doqu.................................................................................982-99<br />

Fanuva................................................................................... 101<br />

Hometex......................................................................... 106-107<br />

Interzum................................................................................. 109<br />

12 <strong>Sleep</strong><strong>Tech</strong> • <strong>September</strong> - <strong>October</strong>


Profile<br />

Boyteks showcases<br />

innovation at three Major<br />

Fairs in <strong>September</strong><br />

In <strong>September</strong>, Boyteks, Türkiye’s<br />

leading mattress fabric<br />

manufacturer, participated<br />

in three prominent international<br />

fairs, connecting with customers<br />

and visitors across Dubai, England,<br />

and Türkiye. The company<br />

marked its second appearance<br />

at the Dubai <strong>Sleep</strong> Expo ME and<br />

its fourth at The Bed Show in<br />

Telford, England. Boyteks also<br />

showcased its latest innovations<br />

at the IBIA EXPO Mattress Side<br />

Industry and <strong>Tech</strong>nologies Fair<br />

in Istanbul, completing a busy<br />

month of global engagements.<br />

Highlighting Award-Winning Mattresses<br />

at International Events<br />

Boyteks shared the following<br />

insights about its participation in<br />

these key events:<br />

- <strong>Sleep</strong> Expo Middle East: This<br />

3-day event is a significant platform<br />

for the mattress industry<br />

in the Middle East and Africa,<br />

featuring products from mattress<br />

manufacturing and related sectors,<br />

including semi-finished and<br />

finished home textiles. Boyteks<br />

made its second appearance at<br />

the expo, impressing visitors with<br />

its new collection, including the<br />

28K mattress, which garnered<br />

high praise.<br />

- The Bed Show, UK: Organized<br />

by the UK National Bed Federation<br />

(NBF), this is the largest<br />

bedding event in the UK. At their<br />

stand, Boyteks displayed natural<br />

products tailored to market<br />

needs, including their ‘Nettle’<br />

mattress, a previous recipient of<br />

the Interzum Award. Their natural<br />

wood display area further emphasized<br />

their commitment to<br />

eco-friendly solutions.<br />

- IBIA EXPO, Türkiye: At this<br />

Istanbul-based fair, organized by<br />

the International Bedding Industry<br />

Association (IBIA), Boyteks<br />

presented concept products<br />

that align with the latest trends<br />

in sustainability and environmental<br />

friendliness. Their ‘Biogreen’<br />

mattress, another Interzum<br />

Award winner, was a standout at<br />

the event, embodying the company’s<br />

commitment to innovation<br />

and eco-conscious design.<br />

Boyteks continues to lead the<br />

way in the mattress fabric industry,<br />

combining technology,<br />

sustainability, and award-winning<br />

designs across multiple global<br />

platforms.<br />

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Profile<br />

Comfytex Launches “Revival<br />

Era” Collection at IBIA EXPO <strong>2024</strong><br />

Comfytex, as the leading company offering innovative and innovative<br />

solutions in mattress fabric production, we are very pleased to<br />

announce that we will be participating in IBIA EXPO <strong>2024</strong>, which will<br />

take place at Istanbul IFM between <strong>September</strong> 25-28, <strong>2024</strong>.<br />

At the fair, we will launch<br />

our new collection “Revival<br />

Era” for <strong>2024</strong>-2025.<br />

Revival Era: Elegant Designs<br />

Inspired by Nature’s Revival<br />

Cycle<br />

Comfytex’s “Revival Era” collection<br />

is inspired by the magnificent<br />

transformation of nature and its<br />

continuous cycle of renewal.<br />

Each season reveals the revival<br />

of nature and the importance<br />

of sustainable living. With this<br />

collection, we bring the elegance,<br />

power and artistic details of nature<br />

to your bedrooms.<br />

While each piece reminds us<br />

of the life cycle and beauty of<br />

nature, we adopt an environmentally<br />

sensitive approach with our<br />

sustainable production methods.<br />

From the rustle of leaves to the<br />

waves of the sea, from the deep<br />

tranquility of forests to the charm<br />

of abstract art, we bring the spirit<br />

of nature into your home with<br />

“Revival Era”, while investing in<br />

the future with environmentally<br />

friendly materials.<br />

Sustainability and aesthetic<br />

excellence are at the heart of<br />

our collection. Our products are<br />

not only eye-catching, but also<br />

support an environmentally conscious<br />

lifestyle.<br />

We transform your living spaces<br />

by combining the inspiration<br />

of nature with a modern and<br />

sustainable approach. Each<br />

sub-section of our collection will<br />

reflect a different aspect of nature<br />

and aesthetics, creating a unique<br />

and inspiring atmosphere in your<br />

bedrooms.<br />

We look forward to presenting<br />

more details about our collection<br />

and other eye-catching bedding<br />

fabrics, innovative products, pillow<br />

fabrics and fragrance brands.<br />

We will be honored to welcome<br />

you at our booth and involve you<br />

in this amazing transformation of<br />

nature.<br />

Come and visit us: Hall 7 Stand<br />

E01 IFM, Istanbul<br />

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News<br />

Chemicals industry<br />

increased its export by<br />

19 percent in July<br />

According to data provided by Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM),<br />

exports of Türkiye increased by 13.8 percent in July compared to<br />

the same period last year and achieved 22.5 billion dollars in export<br />

value, breaking a record for the month of July. Chemicals industry<br />

that achieved an export value of 2.6 billion dollars in July as the<br />

second highest exporting industry. The industry increased its<br />

exports by 19.4 percent compared to last July.<br />

Commenting on<br />

export figures of the<br />

chemicals industry<br />

in July, Chairman of Board<br />

of Istanbul Chemicals and<br />

Chemical Products Exporters’<br />

Assembly (İKMİB), Adil<br />

Pelister said: “As the chemical<br />

industry, our chemicals<br />

industry achieved 2.6 billion<br />

dollars of export value in July<br />

and preserved its ranking as<br />

the 2nd highest exporting<br />

industry among all industries.<br />

Our industry increased its<br />

exports by over 19 percent<br />

in July. Therefore, our export<br />

value for the first seven<br />

months reached 18.4 billion<br />

dollars. In the remaining period<br />

we will continue to work with all<br />

our might to keep our increasing<br />

export performance.”<br />

“Plastics and products” was the<br />

highest exported product group<br />

in July<br />

Plastics and products became<br />

the highest exported chemicals<br />

and products product group in<br />

July with an export value of 869<br />

million 926 thousand dollars. The<br />

second group was mineral fuels<br />

and products with an export value<br />

of 512 million 133 thousand<br />

dollars while inorganic chemicals<br />

occupied the third place<br />

with an export value of 240<br />

million 217 thousand dollars.<br />

‘Inorganic chemicals’ were<br />

followed by ‘essential oils,<br />

cosmetics and soap’, ‘paint,<br />

varnish, ink, and products,’,<br />

‘rubber, rubber products’,<br />

‘pharmaceuticals,’ ‘miscellaneous<br />

chemical agents,’<br />

‘cleaning products,’ and<br />

‘organic chemicals’ in the<br />

top ten.<br />

Holland was the highest<br />

receiver of exports in July<br />

Holland was the highest<br />

receiver of exports in July<br />

with 177 million dollars of export<br />

value. The top ten receiver<br />

of exports in July were Holland,<br />

USA, Russia, Romania, Iraq,<br />

Spain, Germany, Egypt, Italy, and<br />

England. The highest increase<br />

in July among the top 10 countries<br />

was achieved to Egypt with<br />

157.57 percent.<br />

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Profile<br />

Gemba Makine Reestablishes<br />

Itself in Bursa<br />

Gemba Makine, a longstanding manufacturer of mattress machines<br />

known both in Türkiye and internationally, has relocated its operations<br />

from Kayseri to Bursa, a key industrial hub in Türkiye.<br />

After opening an office in<br />

Bursa four years ago and<br />

establishing a production<br />

line last year, Gemba Makine will<br />

now manage all its production<br />

and commercial activities from<br />

this new location. Company<br />

owner Kazım Sezerkan emphasized<br />

that the move from Kayseri<br />

marks a significant transformation<br />

for the business and reaffirmed<br />

their commitment to continuing<br />

innovation in the industry.<br />

Could you tell us about your<br />

R&D and innovation<br />

activities in <strong>2024</strong>?<br />

As you know,<br />

we have recently<br />

moved to Bursa and<br />

we will carry out all our production<br />

activities in Bursa from now<br />

on. Moving our factory was a<br />

milestone for us. On this occasion,<br />

we will<br />

continue<br />

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our changes at full speed. We<br />

are currently working to minimize<br />

errors caused by the human factor.<br />

We are endeavoring to make<br />

machines that work completely<br />

on the axis of robotic systems<br />

and are compatible with artificial<br />

intelligence. We are endeavoring<br />

to make the best use of technology<br />

and to make bed machines<br />

in coordination with the world of<br />

technology.<br />

What is your annual production<br />

capacity? How many do you<br />

expect it to be by the end of the<br />

year?<br />

We have enough production capacity<br />

to commission a mattress<br />

factory every month.<br />

Could you tell us about your<br />

export policy and the countries<br />

you export to?<br />

We work as 60% export and<br />

40% domestic market. For the<br />

moment, we have Balkan countries<br />

and Europe in our portfolio.<br />

Our target is to have such a wide<br />

portfolio in other continents as<br />

well.<br />

Can we get your thoughts on<br />

Türkiye’s current situation in<br />

the mattress sector and your<br />

predictions about what kind of<br />

developments will take place in<br />

the short and long term?<br />

The mattress industry in Türkiye<br />

is a sector that grows day by<br />

day and develops as it grows.<br />

However, it is still a sector whose<br />

importance and potential are not<br />

fully understood. As a company<br />

operating in this sector, we are<br />

ready to do our best for the rise<br />

of the sector.<br />

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Events<br />

Türkiye ranks above the<br />

world average in mattress<br />

production<br />

IBIA association, the umbrella organisation<br />

of IBIA EXPO, which has<br />

brought the world mattress industry<br />

together in Istanbul for the last 3 years,<br />

is an association formed by industrialists<br />

who provide technology, services<br />

and components to mattress manufacturers<br />

in 10 different branches.<br />

In addition to issues such as strengthening<br />

the commercial activities of<br />

companies that provide technology<br />

and raw materials to mattress<br />

manufacturers all over the world,<br />

strengthening their unity and solidarity,<br />

leading the development of the sector,<br />

protecting the rights of companies,<br />

increasing competitiveness, producing<br />

better quality, healthy, safe, technological<br />

and standardized products, we<br />

decided to establish the International<br />

Bedding Industry Association by<br />

coming together with representatives<br />

of 22 strong companies consisting of<br />

ten different production segments in<br />

order to bring together the mattress<br />

manufacturer and the supplier and to<br />

make useful meetings and established<br />

IBIA at the beginning of 2021.<br />

As of today, there are 142 members<br />

in this association established with<br />

such thoughts. The members of the<br />

association provide employment for<br />

30 thousand people in total, have a<br />

volume of 3 billion dollars and export<br />

2.4 billion dollars.<br />

As mentioned above, we provide<br />

high-level service to mattress manufacturers<br />

with our 30 thousand employees<br />

in 150 countries with different<br />

product ranges such as machinery,<br />

IBIA Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Osman Güler<br />

fabric, spring, sponge, felt, interlining,<br />

fiber, chemistry, accessories, home<br />

textile products, covers, complementary<br />

products in 10 different branches.<br />

Shortly after the establishment of the<br />

association, we revealed the production<br />

power of the sector and started<br />

to work on its growth. We increased<br />

the synergy between us by creating<br />

working groups within our association.<br />

The sector, which had a turnover<br />

volume of around one and a half billion<br />

dollars in the first stages, reached a<br />

volume of over three billion dollars in<br />

total, with exports of over two billion<br />

dollars by the end of 2023, thanks<br />

to the commercial activities between<br />

us and IBIA EXPO fairs. With these<br />

data, we have reached a considerable<br />

position in the world markets. Our<br />

employment has also reached thirty<br />

thousand. One of the other objectives<br />

of the association is to ensure that<br />

the mattress layers that make up the<br />

bed, where we spend one third of our<br />

lives, are harmless to human health,<br />

increase sleep comfort and minimize<br />

the risk of fire by carrying out studies<br />

on the development of standards<br />

that will increase sleep comfort and<br />

minimize the risk of fire, and to ensure<br />

and supervise the production of sector<br />

manufacturers within the framework of<br />

these standards.<br />

In order to produce better quality and<br />

standard mattresses for mattress manufacturers,<br />

we want to create industry<br />

4.0 production mattress production<br />

facilities and dark production facilities<br />

by developing technological studies to<br />

minimize the human factor in mattress<br />

production. In this direction, we aim to<br />

take the sector further by cooperating<br />

with all associations worldwide. In<br />

the past periods, we have cooperated<br />

with many sectoral associations and<br />

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federations such as ISPA, ABICOL,<br />

ISPF. We recently had the opportunity<br />

to present the association and our<br />

activities at the first international mattress<br />

symposium held in Brazil. At this<br />

meeting, which was very impressive,<br />

we invited the participants to our third<br />

IBIA EXPO <strong>2024</strong> exhibition, which was<br />

organized by our association together<br />

with BİFAŞ.<br />

Here, we made contacts with the then<br />

ISPA President Ryan Trainer, the then<br />

ABICOL President Rodrigo Miguel de<br />

Melo and EBIA Association General<br />

Manager Frederik Lauwaert and discussed<br />

the issues of working together<br />

by addressing the issue of sustainability<br />

in mattresses, which is one of the<br />

main issues, and we decided to work<br />

together for a healthier and harmless<br />

mattress production by emphasizing<br />

the importance of sustainability and<br />

components in mattresses.<br />

The effects of the mattress subindustry<br />

in Türkiye during the<br />

global economic crisis and the<br />

contribution of the sector to the<br />

economy<br />

In the post-pandemic, war and global<br />

inflation environment, the mattress<br />

production performance in the world<br />

gradually decreased, which had a negative<br />

impact on the Turkish mattress<br />

sub-industry sector. These negativities<br />

prompted Turkish manufacturers<br />

to find new markets. Thanks to the<br />

performance of Turkish companies at<br />

fairs and the synergy between us, we<br />

can state that Turkish companies have<br />

exceeded the world average. With the<br />

establishment of our IBIA Association<br />

and a strong unity, we can say that we<br />

have turned the crisis into an opportunity<br />

in the Turkish mattress sub-industry<br />

industry in this global crisis<br />

environment. This organization, which<br />

has reached a considerable place in<br />

the global mattress industry in a short<br />

time, is a candidate to become the<br />

supply center of the sector.<br />

Although the sector decreased by<br />

up to 40 percent in the world mattress<br />

production with the effect of<br />

the economic recession experienced<br />

in the world after the pandemic, we,<br />

as suppliers, closed the year with a<br />

small increase in 2023. <strong>2024</strong> started<br />

troubled in this sector as in the whole<br />

world. Naturally, this problem is also<br />

observed in the mattress sub-industry<br />

sector. Many companies in Türkiye<br />

work for the US market, which accounts<br />

for 25 percent of the world’s<br />

mattress consumption, and since the<br />

mattress production decline in the<br />

US reached 35 percent this year, this<br />

decline is naturally reflected in the<br />

supply sector. In particular, since the<br />

USA supplies some of its products<br />

related to the mattress sub-industry<br />

from Türkiye, the decline in that market<br />

is naturally reflected in our sector. If we<br />

look at the world in general, there is a<br />

decline in mattress production and the<br />

mattress sub-industry is also affected<br />

by this, but as Turkish industrialists,<br />

we are above the growth average by<br />

taking a large part of the world cake<br />

with our synergy and entrepreneurial<br />

spirit of sectoral organizations.<br />

In this period when the production<br />

performance in the world is gradually<br />

decreasing in the environment of<br />

war and global inflation, the mattress<br />

industry is experiencing a critical year,<br />

as in all sectors. Our expectations<br />

were great, but we will have to postpone<br />

our targets. Achieving last year’s<br />

growth will be the success of this year.<br />

PRODUCTION AREA<br />

Considering the situation of <strong>2024</strong> and<br />

the following years and the intense<br />

bed change during the pandemic period,<br />

the sector may be idle for about<br />

another year, again depending on the<br />

bed demands of consumers around<br />

the world. Thanks to IBIA EXPO <strong>2024</strong>,<br />

which will take place in the coming<br />

days, it is very difficult for us to meet<br />

the next year’s targets, but we think<br />

that we will maintain our production in<br />

2023 and close the year with a small<br />

growth. We believe that we will see the<br />

positive effect of this.<br />

The business volume created<br />

by IBIA EXPO for the mattress<br />

industry<br />

IBIA EXPO <strong>2024</strong> is an international<br />

exhibition that brings together<br />

professionals of the mattress sub-industry,<br />

machinery and equipment,<br />

as well as an export platform where<br />

the latest technologies are exhibited.<br />

Professional visitors, most of whom<br />

are senior executives and company<br />

owners, come to IBIA EXPO with the<br />

aim of making business agreements.<br />

Senior executives, general managers,<br />

purchasing and financing managers,<br />

who will examine new technologies<br />

and products on site, expand their<br />

trade networks at IBIA EXPO. In short,<br />

the sector follows all newly developed<br />

products and more at IBIA EXPO. We<br />

can count many advantages such<br />

as product variety, quality, accurate<br />

NUMBER OF<br />

COMPANIES<br />

PRODUCTION<br />

VOLUME (MILLION)<br />

MACHINERY 29 125 USD<br />

MATTRESS TICKING 34 750 USD<br />

SPRING 42 660 USD<br />

FOAM 28 465 USD<br />

OTHER LAYERS 35 360 USD<br />

CHEMICALS AND PACKAGING 26 130 USD<br />

RUGS AND FLOOR PRODUCTS 22 170 USD<br />

SLEEP PRODUCTS 38 155 USD<br />

FOREIGN TRADE 18 155 USD<br />

OTHER LAYERS 12 35 USD<br />

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service, high technology, flexible price<br />

policy. If we add the geographical<br />

location of our country and the visa<br />

and travel facilities, there is no more<br />

advantageous alternative. In the<br />

meantime, we are working very closely<br />

with sectoral associations and confederations<br />

all over the world, and this<br />

year we have carried out much more<br />

work together than in other years, and<br />

we have organized high-level buyer<br />

delegations from all over the world.<br />

We also hold high-level meetings with<br />

all sectoral fair organizations and we<br />

work in cooperation rather than mutual<br />

competition.<br />

There is an intense desire to<br />

participate in IBIA EXPO<br />

The positive echoes of last year’s fair<br />

increased the demand for participation<br />

in this year’s fair. Last year, we held our<br />

fair in a net 15 thousand square meter<br />

exhibition area consisting of three halls.<br />

Most of the companies supplying the<br />

mattress industry in Türkiye are taking<br />

part in the fair this year. Although 10<br />

percent of the companies decided<br />

not to participate in this year’s fair<br />

due to the global crisis and economic<br />

reasons, there is a new participant<br />

mass of 25 percent . This year, there<br />

are intense participation requests from<br />

abroad, but since we prioritize our own<br />

members, we have not been able to<br />

respond to the demands sufficiently.<br />

We can say that we made history at<br />

the IBIA EXPO fair, which we held for<br />

the first time in 2022, where mattress<br />

manufacturers can have the opportunity<br />

to meet with many suppliers and<br />

which is completely organized by the<br />

association without any commercial<br />

purpose. Despite being the first, we<br />

hosted more than 22,400 visitors from<br />

91 countries and 320 cities.<br />

In IBIA EXPO 2023, with the participation<br />

of more than 140 companies<br />

and more than 300 leading brands,<br />

we brought together 19,000 domestic<br />

and foreign buyers from 97 countries.<br />

In <strong>2024</strong>, we invited all participants to<br />

IBIA EXPO <strong>2024</strong>, where they will follow<br />

the latest innovations and technologies<br />

in the sector by participating in all fairs<br />

related to our sector throughout the<br />

year. We also tried to create procurement<br />

delegations by meeting with<br />

sector representatives from countries<br />

such as America, Brazil, Poland, India,<br />

Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Macedonia,<br />

Bulgaria, Romania.<br />

Türkiye is an important player in the<br />

mattress sub-industry sector worldwide.<br />

Türkiye is the largest country in<br />

the world economy after China among<br />

the countries that provide technology<br />

and raw materials to mattress manufacturers.<br />

Many of the technology<br />

and product groups supplied to the<br />

mattress industry are world branded<br />

products that dominate the sector and<br />

are preferred.<br />

Türkiye mattress sub-industry<br />

production volumes<br />

Most of the mattresses produced in<br />

Türkiye are exported. In all international<br />

fairs in the sector, Türkiye is the<br />

country with the highest number of<br />

participants after the host country.<br />

This, together with our entrepreneurial<br />

spirit and the synergy of the sector,<br />

brings success and reaches an export<br />

capacity of over 2.4 billion. As such,<br />

we are excited by the successes and<br />

we are pushing the export target of 3<br />

billion dollars by increasing the target.<br />

There is an annual mattress consumption<br />

of around 40 billion dollars in the<br />

world. Approximately twenty billion<br />

dollars of this is shared by the USA<br />

and the People’s Republic of China.<br />

The $ 13 billion part is shared by 50<br />

countries. If we need to give figures,<br />

China ranks first in production with<br />

10 billion 892 million, the USA ranks<br />

second with 9 billion 101 million, India<br />

ranks third with 1 billion 189 million,<br />

Poland ranks fourth with 983 million,<br />

Brazil ranks fifth with 915 million and<br />

the UK ranks sixth with 808 million.<br />

Türkiye ranks 14th in the world ranking<br />

with a production of 429 million.<br />

If we look at the export side of this<br />

ranking, China does not lose the first<br />

place with an export of 927 million dollars.<br />

Poland ranks second with exports<br />

of 862 million dollars, followed by Indonesia<br />

377 million, Mexico 292 million,<br />

Germany 267 million and Türkiye 242<br />

million. The USA had the largest share<br />

of Türkiye’s exports in 2020 with 42<br />

percent , but it lost its attractiveness<br />

with the anti-dumping tax application,<br />

and our producers sought other<br />

markets and achieved an increase<br />

in exports despite falling from fifth to<br />

seventh place in the export ranking. 24<br />

percent of 2021 exports will be to the<br />

USA Romania, 10 percent to the UK,<br />

8 percent to Germany, 7 percent to<br />

the Netherlands, 7 percent to Italy.<br />

We import $ 13 million of our $<br />

200 million bed consumption<br />

If we look back, in a 10-year period,<br />

we increased our production from 342<br />

million in 2012 to 429 million by 25<br />

percent in 2012. We increased our<br />

imports by 448 percent from 54 million<br />

to 242 million and decreased our<br />

mattress consumption from 297 million<br />

to 200 million.<br />

Türkiye’s geopolitical position, young<br />

and dynamic population and strong<br />

economic structure play an important<br />

role in the development of Türkiye’s<br />

mattress industry in the last 10 years.<br />

Türkiye has become one of the most<br />

important global centers in the mattress<br />

industry. With Türkiye’s advanced<br />

technology and experience, we realize<br />

turnkey projects in the sectoral field.<br />

By producing projects in line with<br />

the demands of our customers, we<br />

are a country that can make turnkey<br />

projects from A to Z from construction<br />

to packaging.<br />

In accordance with the product demands<br />

of our customers, our companies<br />

are capable of carrying out the<br />

cost analyses of the products used<br />

in it in a way to cover all the costs<br />

arising during the period of use of the<br />

products.<br />

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IBIA EXPO Fair: Excitement<br />

Builds as the Mattress Industry<br />

Gathers on 25 <strong>September</strong><br />

Dear Sector Representatives<br />

and Investors, We are thrilled<br />

to announce the third edition of<br />

IBIA EXPO, one of the most comprehensive<br />

and prestigious events in<br />

the mattress manufacturing industry,<br />

set to open on 25 <strong>September</strong> <strong>2024</strong>.<br />

This eagerly anticipated event aims<br />

to unite mattress manufacturers and<br />

industry professionals, showcasing the<br />

latest innovations and technologies<br />

that are shaping the future of mattress<br />

production.<br />

A Premier Event for Mattress<br />

Manufacturers<br />

IBIA EXPO is a specialized exhibition<br />

that focuses on mattress components<br />

and machinery, tailored specifically for<br />

mattress manufacturers. This year’s<br />

event will feature an array of products,<br />

including mattress face fabrics,<br />

springs, sponges, wicks, felt, fibers,<br />

and cutting-edge mattress production<br />

machines. Attendees will have the opportunity<br />

to explore the latest technological<br />

advancements and innovations<br />

at every stage of mattress production.<br />

Innovative Solutions in Mattress<br />

Production<br />

IBIA EXPO <strong>2024</strong> will be a showcase<br />

of the most advanced and innovative<br />

solutions in mattress production. From<br />

mattress face fabrics to springs, and<br />

from sponges and fibers to stateof-the-art<br />

production machinery, the<br />

exhibition will present a wide range of<br />

products. Manufacturers will have the<br />

chance to promote their offerings and<br />

connect directly with potential buyers,<br />

while visitors can get an up-close look<br />

at the latest industry developments.<br />

Additionally, this year’s fair will include<br />

sewing machines, attracting attention<br />

BİFAŞ Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Ümit Vural<br />

from garment machinery manufacturers<br />

as well.<br />

A Hub of Opportunity for<br />

Investors<br />

IBIA EXPO has become a key destination<br />

for investors. Last year, the<br />

event attracted 25,000 visitors from 99<br />

countries. This year, investors looking<br />

to explore new business opportunities<br />

and gain insights into the future of the<br />

mattress production industry will converge<br />

at IBIA EXPO <strong>2024</strong>. By engaging<br />

with innovative solutions and cutting-edge<br />

technologies, investors will<br />

gather valuable information to inform<br />

their future investments.<br />

Educational Events and<br />

Networking Programs<br />

Beyond being a platform for product<br />

showcases, IBIA EXPO <strong>2024</strong> offers<br />

a comprehensive educational and<br />

networking experience for industry<br />

professionals. The fair will feature<br />

seminars and panels, where participants<br />

can learn about the latest trends<br />

and innovations from expert speakers.<br />

These events aim to enhance knowledge-sharing<br />

and experience within<br />

the industry.<br />

Birleşik Fuar Yapım A.Ş.: Our<br />

Mission and Vision<br />

At Birleşik Fuar AŞ, we are committed<br />

to contributing to the growth and<br />

development of the mattress manufacturing<br />

sector. IBIA EXPO is a cornerstone<br />

of our efforts, designed to help<br />

participating companies and professionals<br />

strengthen their positions in the<br />

industry through new collaborations<br />

and commercial agreements. Additionally,<br />

the exhibition’s educational and<br />

networking opportunities are intended<br />

to foster the development of innovative<br />

solutions for the future of the sector.<br />

Our Promotional Efforts<br />

This year, through our partnership with<br />

the Brazilian Abicol Association, we<br />

anticipate a significant number of visitors<br />

from South America, particularly<br />

Brazil, in addition to our audience from<br />

Europe, the Middle East, and Russia.<br />

Our promotional activities, which began<br />

at Mebel Expo Russia, continued<br />

across multiple countries and concluded<br />

at the Las Vegas Market last<br />

month. Our team has worked diligently<br />

to ensure the best possible promotion<br />

of the fair.<br />

Join Us at IBIA EXPO <strong>2024</strong><br />

We extend our best wishes for a<br />

successful and productive experience<br />

to all our exhibitors and visitors. We<br />

look forward to welcoming you to IBIA<br />

EXPO, one of the industry’s most important<br />

gathering points. On 25 <strong>September</strong><br />

<strong>2024</strong>, you will find everything<br />

you need to know about mattress<br />

production at this pivotal event.<br />

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IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong><br />

Welcomes Industry<br />

Professionals<br />

The IBIA Expo, the premier platform for the Mattress Sub-Industry<br />

and <strong>Tech</strong>nologies sector, is set to open its doors in Istanbul,<br />

offering a unique gathering for professional buyers from around<br />

the globe. This event brings together leading companies from<br />

Turkey and beyond, showcasing their latest and most innovative<br />

products.<br />

Scheduled to take place at<br />

the Istanbul Expo Center<br />

from <strong>September</strong> 25-29,<br />

<strong>2024</strong>, IBIA Expo - Mattress<br />

Sub-Industry and <strong>Tech</strong>nologies<br />

Fair will feature over 300 top<br />

companies and manufacturers.<br />

Thousands of industry professionals<br />

are expected to attend,<br />

including buyers from target<br />

countries worldwide.<br />

The expo will display a vast array<br />

of products and technologies,<br />

including mattress cover fabrics,<br />

handles, moving mechanisms,<br />

non-woven fabrics, fibers,<br />

mattress glues, pocket springs,<br />

sponges, packaging products,<br />

zippers, home textiles, quilts, pillows,<br />

mattress production lines,<br />

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packaging machines, sponge<br />

machines, quilting machines,<br />

spring stringing machines, automatic<br />

glue lines, hot-melt guns,<br />

mattress capsules, and labels.<br />

In addition to showcasing these<br />

innovations, IBIA Expo will host<br />

nearly 20,000 local and international<br />

buyers from 14 countries.<br />

The event will facilitate networking<br />

and business opportunities<br />

through B2B meetings, connecting<br />

special buyers with leading<br />

manufacturers.<br />

As the only trade fair in Turkey<br />

dedicated to mattress components<br />

and technologies, IBIA<br />

Expo is an essential event for<br />

professionals in the mattress<br />

sub-industry, machinery, and<br />

equipment sectors. It serves as<br />

a vital export platform where the<br />

latest technologies and cutting-edge<br />

products are presented<br />

to a global audience.<br />

Osman Güler, Chairman of the<br />

Board of Directors of the IBIA<br />

Association, pointed out that<br />

IBIA Expo is the only international<br />

organisation where the leading<br />

companies and representatives<br />

of the sector meet, and underlined<br />

that they shape the sector<br />

with the projects they have<br />

implemented and the events<br />

they regularly hold. Stating that<br />

the fair creates great opportunities<br />

for companies in the sector<br />

to take part in global markets,<br />

Güler said, ‘The fair, which we<br />

organised for the first time in<br />

2022, attracted great national<br />

and international attention. In<br />

2023, we hosted more than 35<br />

thousand visitors from more than<br />

100 countries at the fair, which<br />

we held with the participation of<br />

more than 300 companies on<br />

an area of 20 thousand square<br />

metres. Turkey is an important<br />

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player in the mattress sub-industry<br />

sector worldwide. We are positioned<br />

among the countries that<br />

produce the most after China in<br />

mattress production. By the end<br />

of <strong>2024</strong>, we aim to increase our<br />

exports to 3 billion dollars. For<br />

this, we aim to open up to new<br />

markets, strengthen our current<br />

position and increase our added<br />

value through R&D studies. IBIA<br />

Expo is the only non-alternative<br />

export point for domestic manufacturers<br />

who want to establish<br />

stable business partnerships in<br />

world markets.’<br />

Ümit Vural, Chairman of the<br />

Board of Directors of BİFAŞ, said<br />

in his statement that they are<br />

proud to have signed an important<br />

and successful international<br />

organisation together with the<br />

IBIA Association. ‘IBIA will be<br />

the largest sector fair in Eurasia,’<br />

said Vural. ‘Our fair, which will<br />

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be held at the Istanbul Expo<br />

Centre on 25-28 <strong>September</strong><br />

<strong>2024</strong> in cooperation with IBIA-Bİ-<br />

FAŞ, has been accredited as an<br />

international fair by the Union of<br />

Chambers and Commodity Exchanges<br />

of Turkey (TOBB). This<br />

accreditation will increase the<br />

participation of foreign exhibitors<br />

and visitors to the fair and further<br />

strengthen our industry in the<br />

international arena. We plan to<br />

make IBIA Expo, which will also<br />

be supported by a sectoral buyer<br />

delegation programme under the<br />

auspices of the Ministry of Trade,<br />

the biggest fair of the region in<br />

its sector. Here, mattress manufacturers<br />

will find everything<br />

they need, and they will meet<br />

world-renowned companies and<br />

brands as well as companies that<br />

produce at very high quality and<br />

attractive prices.’<br />

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Hasplast: IBIA Expo is our<br />

gateway to the world<br />

Serkan Elitaş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hasplast, considers<br />

IBIA Expo Fair as the ‘gateway to the globe’.<br />

In an interview conducted by<br />

<strong>Sleep</strong> <strong>Tech</strong> magazine, Serkan<br />

Elitaş, Chairman of the Board<br />

of Directors of Hasplast, said<br />

that the IBIA Expo exhibition is<br />

of great importance for exporter<br />

companies operating in the Turkish<br />

mattress industry and that the<br />

exhibition serves as a gateway<br />

to the global industry for companies.<br />

The exclusive interview<br />

follows:<br />

Could you tell us about your<br />

general predictions about the<br />

exhibition before IBIA Expo<br />

<strong>2024</strong>?<br />

The IBIA Expo exhibition was<br />

a very important milestone of<br />

the export item for us during<br />

the pandemic period. It is very<br />

valuable for us to establish such<br />

an association in our sector and<br />

to organize such an exhibition at<br />

a time when there are problems<br />

in exports. I believe that the fair<br />

will be productive for all sector<br />

representatives this year. I wish<br />

a good fair both for us exhibitors<br />

and for the purchasing delegations<br />

and visitors.<br />

What are your expectations from<br />

the fair as Hasplast?<br />

Our expectation from the fair is of<br />

course export. We can reach our<br />

domestic customers and our existing<br />

portfolio abroad personally,<br />

but fairs are our biggest basis<br />

for new markets and new foreign<br />

customers. Since IBIA Expo is a<br />

specialized fair and will directly<br />

bring buyers from our sector<br />

together with us, our expectation<br />

is to obtain new customers<br />

from new markets and to provide<br />

foreign currency inflow to both<br />

our company and our country. I<br />

hope that the fair has been well<br />

promoted and we will meet with<br />

customers from countries that we<br />

normally do not come across in<br />

fairs and sign commercial agreements.<br />

Do you have any advice for the<br />

fair management or a request<br />

from the management?<br />

It would be good to announce<br />

the fair to a wider audience and<br />

to use digital media more in this<br />

process. The association or the<br />

fair organization should have its<br />

own social media channels and<br />

announcements can be made to<br />

business people operating in the<br />

mattress sector in many countries<br />

by sharing through these<br />

channels. In addition, various<br />

extra organizations at the fair will<br />

also attract visitors. Shows, mini<br />

concerts or brunch style events<br />

can be given as examples.<br />

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mattress from potential damage<br />

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Once you have all your materials<br />

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essential to ensure safe storage<br />

and transportation. Choose an<br />

area with sufficient space, a flat,<br />

clean, and dry surface before<br />

starting the process. Begin by<br />

folding the mattress in thirds,<br />

taking care not to damage the<br />

springs or foam layers.<br />

Next, fold the mattress in half<br />

lengthwise, reducing its size to a<br />

quarter of the original. Tuck the<br />

top edge into the bottom crease<br />

and secure the bundle with<br />

ropes or straps to keep it tightly<br />

bound. Finally, wrap the package<br />

in plastic wrap or bubble wrap<br />

for added protection against<br />

dust and moisture. Label the box<br />

as “Fragile” for careful handling<br />

during transit. These steps guarantee<br />

your mattress will be adequately<br />

packed for safe storage<br />

or transportation.<br />

Tools Needed For Proper<br />

Mattress Packing<br />

The right tools make all the difference<br />

when packing a mattress.<br />

Traditional materials like cardboard<br />

boxes and bubble wrap<br />

are useful, but specialized tools<br />

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can save time and enhance protection.<br />

A mattress folding machine<br />

efficiently folds mattresses<br />

into compact, transportable boxes,<br />

while a mattress roll packing<br />

machine creates tight mattress<br />

rolls that save space and offer<br />

cushioning. For added protection,<br />

use foam sheets or pads<br />

to provide extra cushioning and<br />

insulation against dust mites and<br />

allergens. Additionally, straps,<br />

rope, and tape are essential for<br />

securing your rolled or folded<br />

mattress in the box for added<br />

security. Having these resources<br />

at your disposal guarantees the<br />

safe packing and transport of<br />

your mattress.<br />

Instructions For Using A<br />

Mattress Folding Machine<br />

Using a mattress folding machine<br />

simplifies the process and<br />

ensures your mattress is properly<br />

folded for storage or transport.<br />

Here are some key considerations<br />

and instructions:<br />

1. **Choose the Right Machine:**<br />

Check the machine’s specifications,<br />

including adjustable<br />

settings for speed, pressure, and<br />

cutting blade to accommodate<br />

different mattress thicknesses.<br />

Ensure it’s compatible with your<br />

power source, either electricity or<br />

compressed air.<br />

2. **Preparing the Mattress:**<br />

Place the mattress on a clean,<br />

debris-free surface within the<br />

machine’s conveyor area. Adjust<br />

machine settings according to<br />

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your mattress’s size and thickness.<br />

3. **Automatic Bagging and Sealing:**<br />

Cover the mattress with a<br />

layer of film and seal all four sides<br />

to prevent air leakage. Compress<br />

the mattress into a flat-pack.,<br />

4. **Compress and Fold:** Fold<br />

the flat-packed mattress to<br />

reduce its size for easier storage<br />

and transport.<br />

5. **Completing Operations:**<br />

Press the start button and allow<br />

the machine to complete its cycle<br />

(typically about 30 seconds). Turn<br />

off the power before removing<br />

your folded mattress.<br />

Following these steps when<br />

using a mattress folding machine<br />

ensures safe and efficient mattress<br />

packing.<br />

Instructions For Using A<br />

Mattress Roll Packing Machine<br />

Using a mattress roll packing<br />

machine is an efficient method<br />

for packing mattresses that are<br />

too large for standard boxes.<br />

Here are instructions for using<br />

this machine:<br />

1. **Preparation:** Two individuals<br />

are required – one to feed<br />

the mattress into the machine<br />

and the other to operate it. Both<br />

should have experience with<br />

the machinery and follow safety<br />

measures.<br />

2. **Position the Mattress:** Start<br />

by placing the mattress facedown<br />

on a flat surface. Feed one<br />

end onto the machine’s feeder<br />

belt and ensure even pressure is<br />

applied to prevent uneven rolling.<br />

3. **Secure the Roll:** Once the<br />

desired layers are rolled, secure<br />

them tightly with packing tape at<br />

both ends to maintain the rolled<br />

shape.<br />

Using a mattress roll packing machine<br />

makes packing larger mattresses<br />

easier and more efficient,<br />

ensuring they remain protected<br />

during storage and transport.<br />

With this comprehensive guide,<br />

you’ll be well-equipped to pack<br />

your mattress safely, whether<br />

you opt for manual folding or use<br />

specialized packing machines.<br />

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Profile<br />

Sustainable spring<br />

components maker Spinks<br />

achieves global accreditation<br />

U.K.-based Spinks, a spring components supplier to the mattress<br />

and furniture industries, has secured a Cradle-to-Cradle Bronze<br />

accreditation for its pocket spring products, making it the first<br />

such supplier to achieve this standard, according to the company.<br />

The Cradle to Cradle (C2C)<br />

accreditation ensures<br />

products are safe, sustainable<br />

and ethically sourced. It was<br />

awarded to Spinks following a<br />

rigorous, 18-month third-party<br />

product certification program, the<br />

company said.<br />

The certification verifies that all<br />

pocket-spring products produced<br />

by Spinks are of a high<br />

standard of safety and responsibility<br />

of materials, all while being<br />

economically circular through<br />

design and processing, according<br />

to a news release.<br />

C2C assesses products and<br />

companies based on several<br />

factors — from transparency in<br />

production to social fairness —<br />

to support businesses who are<br />

passionate about their product<br />

design and ethical trade.<br />

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The accreditation process aims<br />

to encourage safe and ethical<br />

product development and<br />

innovation, a vision aligned with<br />

Spinks’ history of manufacturing<br />

original and environmentally<br />

friendly components for the<br />

mattress and furniture industries,<br />

company officials said.<br />

Spinks will continue to work<br />

with C2C undergoing a biannual<br />

assessment to analyze its data<br />

and processes and optimize<br />

strategies to continue its trajectory<br />

in innovation and efficient and<br />

sustainable design. Its in-house<br />

approach overseeing all aspects<br />

of the production process aims<br />

to find opportunities to constantly<br />

improve these areas.<br />

“We are delighted to have our<br />

pocket springs for the mattress<br />

and seating markets become<br />

Cradle to Cradle Certified, meaning<br />

we can ensure all our products<br />

are as sustainable as possible,”<br />

said Darren Marcangelo,<br />

managing director of Spinks. “We<br />

believe we are the world’s first<br />

pocket spring manufacturer to<br />

become certified for the full range<br />

of pocket springs we produce.<br />

Achieving this global standard is<br />

not just a huge success for the<br />

business and our sustainability<br />

goals, but also for our customers.”<br />

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Events<br />

Revolutionizing the<br />

Indian sleep industry at<br />

INDIA MATTRESSTECH +<br />

Upholstery Supplies Expo<br />

(IME) 2025<br />

India’s premier exhibition for<br />

mattress manufacturing and<br />

upholstery supplies, the 9th<br />

edition of the India Mattresstech<br />

& Upholstery Supplies Expo (IME)<br />

2025, is set to take place from<br />

March 6–9 at IEML, Greater Noida,<br />

Delhi-NCR. As the industry’s<br />

leading sourcing hub, IME has<br />

become a vital platform for the<br />

mattress and upholstery sectors,<br />

driving innovation, fostering<br />

partnerships, and addressing key<br />

challenges. The 2025 edition,<br />

organized by NürnbergMesse<br />

India, promises to be an even<br />

greater success, building on the<br />

achievements of the 8th edition,<br />

which attracted over 7,100 trade<br />

visitors from 16 countries and<br />

showcased 120 exhibitors from 7<br />

nations.<br />

The Booming Indian Mattress<br />

Industry<br />

The Indian mattress industry is<br />

on the cusp of significant growth,<br />

projected to reach USD 3.1<br />

billion by 2029. This expansion is<br />

driven by increased demand for<br />

comfort, quality, and eco-friendly<br />

materials, as well as the country’s<br />

burgeoning home and interiors<br />

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market. IME plays a key role in<br />

this evolution, offering a unique<br />

platform for industry leaders to<br />

showcase cutting-edge products<br />

such as mattress manufacturing<br />

machinery, memory and latex<br />

foam, mattress finishing machinery,<br />

and upholstery supplies.<br />

The expo is a hub for innovation,<br />

where companies present their<br />

latest solutions, including mattress<br />

glues, quilting machinery,<br />

and packaging solutions.<br />

Growth Drivers<br />

The Indian mattress industry’s<br />

growth is propelled by several<br />

dynamic factors, including:<br />

1. Expanding Home & Interiors<br />

Market: Expected to hit USD<br />

48.1 billion by 2028, with home<br />

furnishings and home improvement<br />

leading the way.<br />

2. Rising Disposable Income: India’s<br />

GDP per capita has doubled<br />

since 2010, increasing consumer<br />

spending on higher-quality<br />

products.<br />

3. Real Estate Boom: A 20% rise<br />

in metro city project launches in<br />

2023 has increased demand for<br />

mattresses.<br />

4. Shorter Replacement Cycle:<br />

The average mattress replacement<br />

cycle has decreased from<br />

10 years in 2010 to 7.7 years in<br />

2022, boosting repeat purchases.<br />

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5. Investments in Healthcare<br />

and Hospitality: The healthcare<br />

sector is expected to attract USD<br />

200 billion over the next decade,<br />

while hospitality is projected to<br />

see USD 50 billion in investments<br />

over the next five years.<br />

Evolving Consumer Trends<br />

The Indian market is witnessing<br />

a shift in consumer behavior,<br />

particularly among young homeowners.<br />

As government incentives<br />

and urbanization reduce<br />

the average age of homeowners,<br />

younger buyers are placing<br />

greater emphasis on design and<br />

aesthetics. This shift is driving<br />

demand for premium and customized<br />

products.<br />

Additionally, eco-friendly materials<br />

and sustainable designs are<br />

becoming increasingly important<br />

to consumers. Smart home<br />

technologies and personalized<br />

decor solutions are also gaining<br />

traction, offering convenience<br />

and customization options that<br />

appeal to the modern consumer.<br />

Retail Revolution in India<br />

India, the world’s 4th largest retail<br />

market, is seeing rapid growth<br />

in e-commerce, with an annual<br />

increase of 18%. This shift is<br />

allowing smaller brands to reach<br />

wider audiences and compete on<br />

a larger scale. With consumers<br />

showing a preference for premium<br />

and sustainable products,<br />

brands are focusing on differentiation,<br />

customer engagement,<br />

and omnichannel strategies to<br />

stay ahead in the competitive<br />

retail landscape.<br />

A Platform for Innovation and<br />

Collaboration<br />

IME 2025 will not only showcase<br />

the latest technologies and<br />

trends but also serve as a hub<br />

for knowledge exchange and<br />

collaboration. The expo will host<br />

a diverse B2B audience, including<br />

mattress and pillow manufacturers,<br />

sleep product makers,<br />

importers, exporters, and suppliers<br />

of mattress technology and<br />

materials. Additionally, the event<br />

will feature a dedicated conference<br />

forum, creating opportunities<br />

for industry professionals to<br />

engage in meaningful discussions<br />

and forge new partnerships.<br />

As India’s mattress industry<br />

continues to grow and evolve,<br />

the INDIA MATTRESSTECH +<br />

UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES EXPO<br />

2025 promises to be a landmark<br />

event, offering a glimpse into the<br />

future of the industry and helping<br />

to shape its trajectory in the<br />

years to come.<br />

Mark your calendars for this unmissable<br />

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in the Indian sleep industry!<br />

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Elektroteks: The purpose of<br />

our participation in fairs is to<br />

refresh our image<br />

Osman Güler, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Elektroteks, said<br />

that IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong> will be more productive than the previous two years<br />

and this year’s statistics will be higher compared to previous years.<br />

Stating that as Elektroteks,<br />

they participate in fairs not<br />

with the motto of expectation,<br />

but to refresh their image,<br />

Güler said that as one of the<br />

largest companies in the global<br />

mattress industry, exporting to<br />

140 countries, their only goal is<br />

to continue to take place in the<br />

memory of the industry players.<br />

Mr Osman stated that it is not<br />

possible to give an objective answer<br />

to the question of whether<br />

you will have a request from the<br />

fair management since he is also<br />

the Chairman of the Board of<br />

Directors of IBIA, and stated that<br />

as the fair management, they will<br />

evaluate the demands from other<br />

companies.<br />

Could you tell us about your<br />

general predictions about the<br />

exhibition before IBIA Expo<br />

<strong>2024</strong>?<br />

The fair is the only fair in Turkey<br />

and one of the few fairs in the<br />

world in its field. I believe that<br />

both the exhibition has proven<br />

itself and the companies have<br />

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introduced themselves to the<br />

global mattress industry very<br />

efficiently in the two previous<br />

organisations. Thanks to the references<br />

provided by the previous<br />

two years, I think that this year<br />

we will reach higher statistics<br />

than the previous years in terms<br />

of both the number of visitors,<br />

qualified buyers and the commercial<br />

volume to be generated.<br />

What are your expectations from<br />

the fair as Elektroteks?<br />

We are no longer a company that<br />

desires expectations from fairs,<br />

but a company that adds image<br />

to fairs. This is valid not only for<br />

IBIA, but also for all bed industry<br />

fairs. As Elektroteks, our purpose<br />

of participating in fairs is to<br />

refresh our image and continue<br />

to take place in the memories of<br />

our customers. Exporting to 140<br />

countries, having companies in<br />

the USA, India and Bulgaria as<br />

well as Bursa and working with<br />

the world’s biggest mattress<br />

brands, we cannot have any other<br />

expectation other than this.<br />

Do you have any advice for the<br />

fair management (in reference<br />

to the previous year) or any<br />

request from the management?<br />

It would not be objective for me<br />

to answer this question both as<br />

the president of the association<br />

organising the fair and as a<br />

company owner participating in<br />

the fair. Of course, there will be<br />

companies that have something<br />

to say on this subject. As the<br />

president of the association, we<br />

will take their demands into consideration<br />

and try to reflect them<br />

in the fair.<br />

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Profile<br />

Comfytex Announces<br />

Leadership Transition<br />

Comfytex, a leading manufacturer<br />

in the mattress<br />

fabric industry, is pleased<br />

to announce a key leadership<br />

transition within the company.<br />

Effective immediately, Mr. Savaş<br />

Demirci, who has served as the<br />

General Manager, will take on<br />

a new role as a member of the<br />

Board of Directors. This strategic<br />

move aligns with Comfytex’s<br />

vision to strengthen its leadership<br />

team as the company continues<br />

to expand its global presence.<br />

Stepping into the role of General<br />

Manager and also joining the<br />

Board of Directors is Mr. Selim<br />

Şahin. With an extensive background<br />

in the industry, Mr. Şahin<br />

brings a wealth of experience and<br />

a fresh perspective to Comfytex.<br />

His appointment marks a significant<br />

step in our commitment to<br />

innovation, quality, and sustainable<br />

growth.<br />

Mr. Şahin’s leadership is expected<br />

to further drive Comfytex’s<br />

mission to deliver high-quality,<br />

sustainable products that meet<br />

the evolving needs of our customers.<br />

As we embark on this<br />

new chapter, the entire Comfytex<br />

team looks forward to the positive<br />

impact of this transition and<br />

to the continued success of the<br />

company under his guidance.<br />

About Selim Sahin;<br />

He was born in 1983 in Kayseri.<br />

He completed his higher education<br />

at Pamukkale University<br />

(PAU) Textile Engineering Department<br />

between 2001-2005.<br />

He started his career as a shift<br />

engineer at Denizli Basma Sanayi<br />

(DEBA) in 2005. In<br />

his next position, he<br />

worked as a manager<br />

in the denim<br />

finishing department<br />

at Mimataş Tekstil<br />

A.Ş. Between 2008-<br />

2012, he worked<br />

in the mattress<br />

fabric and mattress<br />

industry. He realized<br />

important projects in<br />

production and R&D<br />

processes in this<br />

field. He took part<br />

in important brand,<br />

industrial design<br />

and patent works<br />

for sales in the<br />

sector. Between 2011-2014, he<br />

provided consultancy services in<br />

the fields of management, quality<br />

and occupational safety to some<br />

companies of significant scale.<br />

Between 2014-2021, he worked<br />

in various managerial positions<br />

within Küçükler Tekstil A.Ş. He<br />

created the infrastructure of the<br />

company’s medium and longterm<br />

projects. During this period,<br />

Küçükler Tekstil A.Ş. established<br />

the 491st R&D Center in Turkey,<br />

the 6th in Kayseri and the<br />

first R&D Center in the mattress<br />

fabric sector. He played an<br />

important role in the strategic<br />

growth decisions of the company.<br />

During his tenure, Küçükler<br />

Tekstil was awarded the 1st prize<br />

for the most design applications<br />

in Turkey at the 5th TPE Awards<br />

Ceremony organized by the Turkish<br />

Patent and Trademark Office<br />

in 2015.<br />

Between 2021-<strong>2024</strong>, he established<br />

a weft knitting and warp<br />

Board of Directors is Mr. Selim Sahin<br />

knitting facility within Hefa A.Ş.,<br />

one of the leading textile and<br />

artificial leather groups in Istanbul.<br />

In this position, he worked<br />

in production and sales activities<br />

in the fields of apparel fabrics,<br />

upholstery fabrics and sleep textiles.<br />

In the first quarter of <strong>2024</strong>,<br />

he received trainings from various<br />

institutions for entrepreneurship<br />

and start-up projects. In this context,<br />

he worked as a co-founder<br />

in a start-up project operating in<br />

the field of medical textiles within<br />

Erciyes University <strong>Tech</strong>nopark.<br />

He continues his education in the<br />

fields of finance and accounting.<br />

In the 3rd quarter of <strong>2024</strong>, he<br />

was reappointed as a Board<br />

Member and General Manager at<br />

Küçükler Tekstil A.Ş.<br />

We are delighted to share this<br />

important change with our valued<br />

business partners and look forward<br />

to continuing our successful<br />

collaborations under the leadership<br />

of Mr. Şahin.<br />

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Özdemir Group: We expect<br />

an intense inflow of visitors<br />

to IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong><br />

Özdemir Group Sales Marketing Specialist Şeref Özdemir said that they<br />

expect an influx of visitors to IBIA Expo.<br />

Stating that potential buyers<br />

are turning to alternative<br />

supply areas due to the<br />

high freight prices in China and<br />

the recession in the global industry,<br />

Mr. Şeref said that Türkiye<br />

is an ideal alternative market<br />

and will be efficient for buyers in<br />

terms of both quality and price.<br />

Özdemir predicted that IBIA Expo<br />

<strong>2024</strong>, which is organized in such<br />

a period and is still a young fair,<br />

will be flooded with visitors and<br />

added that the trade volume of<br />

the fair will be high.<br />

Could you tell us about your<br />

general predictions about the<br />

exhibition before IBIA Expo<br />

<strong>2024</strong>?<br />

Our preparations before the IBIA<br />

Expo <strong>2024</strong> exhibition continue at<br />

full speed. We expect an intense<br />

influx of visitors this<br />

year. As you know,<br />

the high freight prices<br />

in China and the<br />

global recession<br />

will lead<br />

customers<br />

to look for<br />

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new suppliers, which is possible<br />

through fair visits. I believe that<br />

IBIA Expo will fulfil this need in<br />

the global industry.<br />

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS<br />

FROM THE EXHIBITION AS<br />

ÖZDEMIR GROUP?<br />

As Özdemir Group, our expectations<br />

from the exhibition this<br />

year are that potential customers<br />

in the target countries will visit<br />

the exhibition and a good commercial<br />

volume will be achieved<br />

at the exhibition. As Özdemir<br />

Group, we want to be in this<br />

commercial volume and write<br />

many orders.<br />

Do you have any advice for the<br />

fair management or a request<br />

from the management?<br />

It would be in our favor to include<br />

more foreign participants in the<br />

fair. Bringing giant companies<br />

from America and Europe to the<br />

fair and using the references of<br />

these companies will lead to both<br />

the further growth of the fair and<br />

the expansion of the customer<br />

portfolio of Turkish companies.<br />

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Profile<br />

Boyteks: We will give<br />

our best support for the<br />

branding of IBIA Expo<br />

Boyteks Assistant General Manager Özkan Yıldızhan said that they have<br />

made huge investments for IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong> and their expectations from<br />

the fair are equally high.<br />

Stating that Boyteks is<br />

one of the world’s largest<br />

mattress fabric manufacturers<br />

and was included in the list<br />

of Turkey’s 500 largest industrial<br />

enterprises last year, Yıldızhan<br />

said, “Boyteks, which stands<br />

out as one of the leading brands<br />

of industrial textiles on a global<br />

scale, has also been on the list of<br />

export champions announced by<br />

the Turkish Exporters Assembly<br />

for the last 8 years.” Stating that<br />

Boyteks continues its researches<br />

for innovative products with<br />

its expert R&D team, Yıldızhan<br />

said, “As Boyteks, we continue<br />

to determine innovation and<br />

design trends in the sector with<br />

V-Guard, Magnerest, Cooler,<br />

Graphene, Biorytmic life, Hemp,<br />

Amethyst, CBD, Nano Clean,<br />

Biocool, Anti Mite and Anti Dust<br />

products. We will take part in<br />

IBIA Expo on 25-28 <strong>September</strong><br />

with these products and more.”<br />

What are your expectations from<br />

the fair as Boyteks?<br />

With a stand of over 300 m2, we<br />

have high expectations from the<br />

exhibition. We see that the IBIA<br />

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exhibition is a new meeting point<br />

for our sector. Of course, we, as<br />

exhibitors, make serious investments<br />

for these organisations.<br />

As Boyteks, we will give our best<br />

support for the branding of IBIA<br />

fair.<br />

Do you have any advice for the<br />

fair management or any request<br />

from the management?<br />

We are very satisfied with the<br />

IBIA EXPO fair and the organisation.<br />

It is very important for the<br />

efficiency of the fair to add new<br />

domestic and foreign exhibitors<br />

and increase the number of visitors.<br />

We also need to make this<br />

organisation more attractive with<br />

panels, competition programmes<br />

and seminars.<br />

About Boyteks<br />

Boyteks, the leading investment<br />

of Erciyes Anadolu Holding, one<br />

of the largest groups in Turkey,<br />

in the textile sector, produces<br />

mattress fabrics in its facilities in<br />

Kayseri. In 2000, Boyteks started<br />

mattress fabric production and<br />

carries out all stages from yarn to<br />

fabric in fully integrated facilities<br />

operating with ERP system.<br />

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News<br />

Fiber sector wants<br />

its own OIZ<br />

The Aegean stakeholders of the fiber sector, which exported 1<br />

billion 236 million dollars last year, demand their own Organized<br />

Industrial Zone (OIZ) in Izmir.<br />

Ahmet Tayfun, Committee<br />

Chairman of the Fiber<br />

Weaving and Finishing<br />

Processes Occupational Committee<br />

affiliated to the Aegean<br />

Region Chamber of Industry,<br />

said, “As a committee, we have a<br />

demand for a boutique organized<br />

industrial zone allocated to us,<br />

provided that we do not move<br />

away from central Izmir. We are<br />

already working on renewable<br />

energy and we are planning to<br />

plan a project on sustainable<br />

production in the aforementioned<br />

organized industrial zone.”<br />

“The number of interns does not<br />

meet the demand”<br />

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Stating that the same problems<br />

experienced by all industrialists<br />

also exist in the fiber sector,<br />

Tayfun listed these problems as<br />

follows: “Exchange rates, access<br />

to finance, shortage of qualified<br />

personnel, personnel costs,<br />

failure to train personnel from<br />

below, failure to train personnel<br />

as in industrial vocational high<br />

schools and other vocational high<br />

schools, energy costs, closed<br />

enterprises, decreasing demand,<br />

transportation costs.” Tayfun said<br />

that they continue to negotiate<br />

with vocational high schools for<br />

trainee staff and added, “We<br />

are hiring trainee staff, albeit in<br />

small numbers, but they do not<br />

meet our demands.” Describing<br />

the fiber sector as the rings of<br />

a chain from the field to the end<br />

user, Tayfun said, “We can group<br />

these rings in five main groups:<br />

ginning, fiber, yarn, fabric and finishing<br />

processes. Each institution<br />

represents an important success<br />

in our sector.”<br />

“150-200 acres is enough for<br />

us”<br />

Pointing out that the current<br />

issues of the sector are sustainable<br />

production, carbon footprint<br />

and organized industrial zone,<br />

Tayfun said, “We constantly keep<br />

this on the agenda in our own<br />

committee. We have a demand<br />

for an organized industrial zone.<br />

If it is approved, 150-200 acres<br />

will be enough for us. I think that<br />

we will be much more beneficial<br />

here by reducing the costs here<br />

in the problems of energy costs<br />

and falling demands,” he said.<br />

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Profile<br />

Comfytex: IBIA Expo is<br />

an important platform for<br />

showcasing new technologies<br />

Comfytex General Manager Selim Şahin said that IBIA Expo is an<br />

extremely important platform for Turkish companies to reach new<br />

markets and to showcase new technologies.<br />

Stating that they will<br />

showcase the Revival<br />

Era collection at the fair,<br />

Selim Şahin said that they aim<br />

to establish international connections<br />

as well as increasing<br />

their brand awareness at the fair.<br />

Emphasizing that IBIA Expo is a<br />

very important organization for<br />

the Turkish mattress industry,<br />

Selim Şahin, General Manager<br />

of Comfytex, said that there are<br />

some things to be considered<br />

during the organization of such<br />

an organization and added:<br />

“Considering some of the problems<br />

we experienced last year,<br />

we have some expectations from<br />

the fair management. Firstly, we<br />

demand that the air conditioning<br />

systems in the exhibition area be<br />

better controlled and kept at an<br />

optimal temperature; last year<br />

we encountered an extremely<br />

cold environment. We also hope<br />

that the storage processes will<br />

be managed in a healthier way<br />

and that we will not encounter<br />

additional fee requests.”<br />

Before IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong>, could<br />

you tell us about your general<br />

predictions for the exhibition?<br />

IBIA Expo is recognized as the<br />

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most important bedding sub-industry<br />

and technology fair in<br />

Türkiye. The fair, which attracts<br />

increasing interest every year,<br />

hosted more than 35 thousand<br />

domestic and foreign visitors in<br />

2023. The vast majority of these<br />

visitors were mattress manufacturers,<br />

component importers and<br />

exporters, importers of sleep<br />

products and industry professionals.<br />

Exhibitors stated that the<br />

fair provided an important platform<br />

for showcasing new technologies<br />

and innovative products.<br />

We anticipate that this perception<br />

will grow and the exhibitor portfolio<br />

will expand geographically.<br />

What are your expectations from<br />

the fair as Comfytex?<br />

As Comfytex, our expectation<br />

from IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong> is to<br />

increase the number of participants<br />

especially from abroad and<br />

from more diverse countries. We<br />

aim to introduce our <strong>2024</strong> - 2025<br />

collection inspired by the revival<br />

cycle of nature titled “Revival<br />

Era” to a wider audience through<br />

this fair. We believe that the fair<br />

will provide an important opportunity<br />

to establish international<br />

business connections as well as<br />

increasing our brand awareness.<br />

IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong> continues to be<br />

an important platform in terms<br />

of exhibiting innovative products<br />

and technologies, establishing<br />

business connections with<br />

professionals in the industry and<br />

providing opportunities to expand<br />

to international markets. As<br />

Comfytex, we believe that this<br />

fair will meet our expectations<br />

and we continue our preparations<br />

in this direction. We would like to<br />

thank all the team who contributed<br />

to the organization of the fair.<br />

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Profile<br />

Durak Tekstil: We want to<br />

show that we are the leader in<br />

all criteria at IBIA Expo<br />

Durak Tekstil Board Member and Marketing Director Yiğit Durak stated<br />

that they came to the IBIA Expo fair, which they have supported since<br />

the first day, by increasing their targets and that they expect more sector<br />

professionals to meet in the area this year.<br />

In the interview he gave before<br />

the fair, Yiğit Durak stated that<br />

they have been supporting the<br />

IBIA Expo fair since its establishment,<br />

that their belief in the<br />

fair has always been complete<br />

and that they have prepared for<br />

the organization with this seriousness,<br />

and that they will once<br />

again show the sector how innovative<br />

and reliable Durak Tekstil is<br />

in its field. Durak stated that they<br />

will come to the fair with sustainable<br />

products produced with the<br />

latest technology and they will<br />

emphasize again that they are<br />

the leader in all criteria in their<br />

field. Yiğit Durak underlined that<br />

their targets and expectations at<br />

the fair are great and predicted<br />

that this fair will host more visitors<br />

than the two previous fairs.<br />

Could you tell us about your<br />

general predictions about the<br />

exhibition before IBIA Expo<br />

<strong>2024</strong>?<br />

Durak Tekstil, one of the leading<br />

manufacturers of industrial sewing<br />

and embroidery threads, will<br />

show that it is an innovative and<br />

reliable partner of the industry<br />

at the 3rd International Bedding<br />

Side Industry and <strong>Tech</strong>nologies<br />

Fair IBIA EXPO <strong>2024</strong>, which will<br />

be held at IFM between 25-28<br />

<strong>September</strong> at the stand number<br />

D05 in Hall 7. With its 3rd edition,<br />

we have been supporting the fair,<br />

which is preparing to bring the<br />

industry together, since the first<br />

day. We are participating in IBIA<br />

EXPO <strong>2024</strong>, organized by IBIA,<br />

of which we are proud to be one<br />

of the founders, by expanding<br />

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our targets. Because IBIA EXPO<br />

has a significant potential in<br />

terms of both local and international<br />

markets. We expect the fair<br />

to attract more industry professionals<br />

this year.<br />

What are your expectations from<br />

the fair as Durak Tekstil?<br />

Every fair has a promotional and<br />

commercial aspect for the participants,<br />

and at IBIA Expo, we<br />

aim to both promote our brand<br />

and establish new commercial<br />

contacts. Every day, we are taking<br />

strategic steps that make our<br />

brand stronger in the international<br />

arena and strengthening our<br />

connections. In this context, we<br />

want to show to all sector representatives<br />

that we do not only<br />

compete on price, but that we<br />

are also ahead in criteria such as<br />

quality, technical superiority and<br />

sustainability. IBIA EXPO can turn<br />

into an interactive platform for<br />

bed, furniture, textile and many<br />

other related sectors and when<br />

this happens, both exhibitors and<br />

visitors will win. For this reason,<br />

as Durak Tekstil, we are taking<br />

our place in the fair as strong<br />

as ever with our standard and<br />

functional sewing and embroidery<br />

threads that we have developed<br />

and produced especially for the<br />

bedding industry. We will also expand<br />

the product portfolio of IBIA<br />

Expo with a rich product range,<br />

especially our pest repellent<br />

Durak Bug Safe thread.<br />

Do you have any advice for the<br />

fair management (in relation<br />

to the previous year) or any<br />

request from the management?<br />

IBIA EXPO is bringing together<br />

the mattress and mattress<br />

sub-industry with its third edition<br />

this year, I think that the fair will<br />

be organized in a more inclusive<br />

and wider framework this year<br />

with the experience gained from<br />

the previous editions. We are of<br />

the opinion that it would be beneficial<br />

to focus on promotional<br />

activities in particular, with more<br />

participation and number of visitors,<br />

not only the fair but also the<br />

mattress and related sub-sectors<br />

will benefit.<br />

We see IBIA Expo as an achievement<br />

for the Turkish industry and<br />

we believe that this achievement<br />

can provide opportunities for<br />

the development of the entire<br />

industry. For this, we expect the<br />

exhibition organizers to carry<br />

out strong promotional activities<br />

both in Türkiye and in the relevant<br />

markets abroad and to attract<br />

procurement delegations to the<br />

exhibition.<br />

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Profile<br />

Boyçelik: IBIA Expo will meet<br />

the expectations of all sector<br />

representatives<br />

Serhat Duru, Boyçelik International Sales and Marketing Chef,<br />

said that IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong> would be a successful organization like<br />

the previous IBIA Expo editions.<br />

Mr. Serhat stated that their<br />

expectations from the<br />

exhibition are high again<br />

and they think that these expectations<br />

will be met, and added<br />

that it would be appropriate to<br />

increase the number of foreign<br />

exhibitors in the exhibition compared<br />

to previous years and that<br />

especially world giant companies<br />

will provide a good reference<br />

for Turkish companies and the<br />

exhibition.<br />

Could you tell us about your<br />

general predictions about the<br />

fair before IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong>?<br />

IBIA Expo, which is called the<br />

mattress and by-products fair, is<br />

one of the most important fairs<br />

in the sector. I think that the fair,<br />

which had a successful performance<br />

in 2022-20023, will meet<br />

the expectations in <strong>2024</strong>. We<br />

anticipate that the fair, which will<br />

host visitors from many countries<br />

of the world, will include many<br />

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local and foreign sector representatives<br />

who produce both<br />

mattress manufacturers, mattress<br />

materials and mattress machinery.<br />

I congratulate Osman Güler,<br />

Chairman of the Board of Directors<br />

of the IBIA Association, and<br />

his management team, who are<br />

working on the promotion of the<br />

fair in international media. I hope<br />

that the IBIA Expo fair will bring<br />

success to our country and that<br />

new connections will be made<br />

and will have a positive impact<br />

on our exports.<br />

What are your expectations from<br />

the fair as Boyçelik?<br />

Our expectations are to expand<br />

our market network, find new<br />

customers in existing markets<br />

and receive orders that will<br />

provide foreign currency inflow<br />

to our country. I believe that the<br />

exhibition will fulfil these expectations.<br />

I think that the visitor mass<br />

will be productive in terms of<br />

both quality and quantity.<br />

Do you have any advice for the<br />

fair management or a request<br />

from the management?<br />

Wider markets can be addressed<br />

with more foreign exhibitors.<br />

Increasing the number of foreign<br />

exhibitors in the fair and especially<br />

the participation of world giant<br />

companies in the fair will be a<br />

positive reference point for us.<br />

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Profile<br />

Form Sünger: Anticipating positive<br />

outcomes at IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong><br />

Form Sünger’s International Sales & Marketing Chief, Volkan Yılmaz,<br />

expressed high expectations for IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong>, highlighting<br />

its significance as the largest bed industry fair in Europe and the<br />

second largest globally. Yılmaz anticipates that the event will attract<br />

approximately 35,000 visitors from over 100 countries this year.<br />

As a company that<br />

exports to more than<br />

60 countries, including<br />

markets in America, South<br />

Korea, Europe, and the<br />

Middle East, Form Sünger<br />

regards IBIA Expo as a critical<br />

event. Yılmaz emphasized the<br />

fair’s substantial contribution<br />

to Turkey’s export sector and<br />

affirmed that Form Sünger is<br />

fully prepared for the event.<br />

He also conveyed confidence<br />

that the expo will be productive<br />

for all industry stakeholders.<br />

Yılmaz suggested that holding<br />

the fair every two years<br />

and extending its duration to<br />

three days in the future would<br />

be beneficial.<br />

Could you tell us about your<br />

general predictions about the<br />

fair before IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong>?<br />

The Turkish mattress industry,<br />

which contributes to the mattress<br />

production sector with a<br />

potential of 40 billion dollars<br />

with a huge employment of 25<br />

thousand people, ranks 14th<br />

in the world production and<br />

export ranking. The mattress<br />

sub-industry sector in Turkey<br />

is expected to increase its<br />

production to 4 billion dollars<br />

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and exports to 3 billion dollars by<br />

the end of 2023. IBIA Expo- 2nd<br />

Mattress Supply Industry and<br />

<strong>Tech</strong>nologies Fair, which is the<br />

only fair of the sector in Turkey, is<br />

the largest fair in Eurasia and the<br />

2nd largest fair in the world and<br />

is preparing to host more than 35<br />

thousand domestic and foreign<br />

buyers from over 100 countries.<br />

In the light of these data, it is<br />

obvious how important the fair<br />

is and will continue to be for the<br />

sector. As Form Sünger, we are<br />

preparing for the fair in the best<br />

way as a company that exports<br />

to more than 60 countries from<br />

America to South Korea, from<br />

Europe to the Middle East.<br />

We act by considering the contribution<br />

of each order we will<br />

receive to the national economy<br />

and we shape our plans, programs<br />

and projects accordingly.<br />

We sincerely believe that the<br />

fair will be positive for both our<br />

company and all participants and<br />

stakeholders.<br />

What are your expectations from<br />

the fair as Form Sünger?<br />

Of course, our first aim and expectation<br />

will be to improve our<br />

cooperation with our existing customers<br />

who will visit us at the fair<br />

and to sign new co-operations with<br />

potential customer candidates.<br />

In addition to this, as the only PU<br />

foam manufacturer in Turkey’s<br />

ISO Top 500 and as the locomotive<br />

company of the sector, one<br />

of our biggest goals is to convey<br />

our work on issues such as<br />

sustainability, carbon footprint,<br />

green transformation, which have<br />

become more and more important<br />

in the recent period, and the improvements<br />

and developments we<br />

have made in our products to our<br />

visitors one-to-one.<br />

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Profile<br />

Kar-as: The industry made an<br />

important breakthrough with<br />

IBIA Expo<br />

Kar-as Board Member M. Önder Aslan said that the IBIA association fair<br />

has made an important contribution to the mattress industry to take the<br />

lead with the IBIA Expo.<br />

Önder Aslan emphasized<br />

that the IBIA association<br />

has created an environment<br />

of solidarity in the Turkish<br />

mattress components industry<br />

and stated that the IBIA Expo exhibition<br />

has also made significant<br />

contributions to exports. Stating<br />

that they will come to the fair with<br />

high expectations in the light of<br />

these reasons, Aslan underlined<br />

that the exhibitor guide, networking<br />

events and digital integration<br />

studies will make the fair much<br />

more efficient.<br />

Could you tell us about your<br />

general predictions about the<br />

exhibition before IBIA Expo<br />

<strong>2024</strong>?<br />

IBIA Association has been an<br />

important fulcrum for the Turkish<br />

mattress components industry<br />

to unite, to be in solidarity and<br />

to carry out the competition in<br />

a brotherly manner. It has made<br />

great contributions to our industry<br />

since its establishment. The<br />

IBIA Expo exhibition, organized<br />

under the leadership of the association,<br />

provided an important<br />

breakthrough in the export side<br />

of the mattress components industry.<br />

Thanks to the excitement<br />

it created when it was organized<br />

for the first time and the reference<br />

it created in the second fair,<br />

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I think that the third fair will be<br />

productive both in terms of the<br />

number of visitors and the trade<br />

volume generated.<br />

What are your expectations from<br />

the fair as Kar-as?<br />

Kar-as, being one of Turkey’s<br />

reputable mattress spring manufacturers,<br />

is also a company<br />

that manufactures bed-base and<br />

has a high export percentage<br />

and portfolio. Our purpose of<br />

participating in fairs is not only<br />

to export mattress springs, but<br />

also to showcase our recently<br />

launched mattress-base and<br />

sleep products brands Deep<br />

<strong>Sleep</strong> and Kargibi brands and<br />

to make our presence felt in the<br />

global mattress industry. For this<br />

reason, we want to make our<br />

Kargibi and Deep <strong>Sleep</strong> brands<br />

known and recognized in the<br />

sector as well as Kar-as, which is<br />

already a well-known brand in the<br />

sector. We hope that IBIA Expo<br />

<strong>2024</strong> will help us in this regard<br />

and we can turn our brands into<br />

global brands.<br />

Do you have any advice for the<br />

fair management or a request<br />

from the management?<br />

As Kar-as, we were very pleased<br />

to take part in IBIA Expo 2023<br />

last year and we would like to<br />

thank your entire management<br />

team for your professionalism<br />

and support during this process.<br />

Your meticulous work on the<br />

organization of the exhibition and<br />

the exhibitor experience played<br />

an important role in the success<br />

of the exhibition.<br />

Based on last year’s IBIA Expo<br />

2023, we have a few suggestions<br />

and requests this year:<br />

Exhibitor Guide: Providing exhibitors<br />

with a detailed guide prior to<br />

the exhibition will be beneficial in<br />

terms of providing easier access<br />

to critical information such as<br />

the layout of the exhibition area,<br />

logistics information, and event<br />

calendar.<br />

Networking Events: Organizing<br />

more networking events among<br />

exhibitors during the exhibition<br />

can increase cooperation opportunities.<br />

Enriching these events<br />

with sector-specific themes will<br />

be very valuable for our company.<br />

Digital Integration: During the<br />

exhibition, exhibitors can benefit<br />

more from digital solutions. In<br />

particular, the development of<br />

digital maps between stands, appointment<br />

planning applications<br />

and mobile applications for event<br />

tracking will further enhance the<br />

visitor and exhibitor experience.<br />

We believe that these suggestions<br />

will further reinforce the<br />

success of IBIA EXPO <strong>2024</strong>. We<br />

look forward to cooperating with<br />

you at the next exhibition.<br />

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Profile<br />

Özen İplik: IBIA Expo is Turkiye’s<br />

national fair<br />

Özen İplik Marketing Department Official Adnan Türker said that IBIA<br />

Expo <strong>2024</strong> fair will be a bit of a remedy for Turkish companies during<br />

the contraction period experienced in the global industry.<br />

Stating that IBIA Expo fair is<br />

a national fair and companies<br />

carry out the promotion<br />

and marketing that they cannot<br />

do within their own means<br />

in a complicated way, Mr. Adnan<br />

stated that Özen İplik will present<br />

their newly developed products<br />

to the visitors and purchasing<br />

delegations.<br />

Can you tell us your general<br />

predictions about the fair before<br />

IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong> fair?<br />

Since our fair has now received<br />

the title of a national fair, it helps<br />

both participating and visiting<br />

companies to prove the power<br />

and quality of the bedding sector<br />

to the whole world. Our companies<br />

can collectively promote<br />

high-quality and innovative materials<br />

that they cannot present<br />

individually. In addition, with the<br />

superior efforts of our board of<br />

directors, ISPA and similar organizations<br />

are joined forces and<br />

our country’s power in bedding<br />

production is introduced to the<br />

whole world.<br />

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What are your expectations from<br />

the fair as Özen İplik?<br />

I think meeting new customers<br />

seems to be the only solution for<br />

the current market contraction.<br />

It will be a fair that needs much<br />

more visitors and buyers than in<br />

previous years. We are trying to<br />

highlight the new products we<br />

have developed on behalf of our<br />

company at this fair.<br />

Do you have any advice<br />

or requests from the fair<br />

management?<br />

I think it will be our common wish<br />

to introduce the fair to countries<br />

and companies that have not<br />

visited our fair before.<br />

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Profile<br />

Kırayteks:<br />

We want<br />

our<br />

presence<br />

felt in the<br />

global<br />

mattress<br />

industry<br />

Kırayteks Board Member Onur Kırayoğlu said that they want to<br />

increase their brand awareness and sign new business partnerships<br />

at IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong>.<br />

Onur Kırayoğlu stated that<br />

despite the stagnation in<br />

the global markets, they<br />

have high expectations from<br />

IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong> and that the fair<br />

has the potential to meet these<br />

expectations, and that they want<br />

to acquire new partnerships,<br />

increase their brand awareness<br />

and follow the trends at the<br />

fair. Kırayoğlu also made some<br />

recommendations to the fair<br />

management and stated that the<br />

use of digital integration systems<br />

in the organization and providing<br />

convenience to the visitors in<br />

this way is important in terms of<br />

effective communication.<br />

Could you tell us about your<br />

general predictions about the<br />

exhibition before IBIA Expo<br />

<strong>2024</strong>?<br />

First of all, we think that IBIA<br />

Expo <strong>2024</strong> will be a prestigious<br />

event where important innovations,<br />

trends and technological<br />

developments in the sector are<br />

exhibited. In particular, we expect<br />

topics such as sustainability,<br />

innovative designs and digitalization<br />

to stand out. This exhibition<br />

will be a platform where exhibitors<br />

will have the opportunity to<br />

obtain new business opportunities<br />

and expand their networks,<br />

both locally and internationally.<br />

Although the global markets are<br />

in recession this year, we anticipate<br />

a dynamic fair atmosphere<br />

with a high participation rate.<br />

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What are your expectations<br />

from the fair as Kırayteks?<br />

We want to acquire new business<br />

partnerships and customer<br />

acquisitions at IBIA Expo. We<br />

believe that the exhibition will<br />

provide the opportunity to establish<br />

direct contact with potential<br />

customers and business partners<br />

and strengthen business relations.<br />

We also aim to increase the<br />

awareness of Kırayteks brand in<br />

the international arena. We want<br />

to introduce the innovative products<br />

and services of our brand<br />

to a wide audience and make<br />

the name Kırayteks known in the<br />

global mattress industry.<br />

Another purpose of our participation<br />

in the fair is to follow the<br />

market trends and to be in front<br />

of our customers with appropriate<br />

products. Learning about the<br />

latest trends and technological<br />

developments in the sector is important<br />

for us to stay competitive<br />

and improve our products.<br />

Do you have any advice for the<br />

fair management or a request<br />

from the management?<br />

In order to increase the number<br />

of exhibitors and visitors,<br />

we would like to organize more<br />

extensive promotional and advertising<br />

campaigns, increase the<br />

number of networking events,<br />

which are of great importance in<br />

terms of establishing business<br />

contacts, and organize more<br />

diverse events for both ourselves<br />

and our industry stakeholders.<br />

Strengthening digital integration<br />

is also very important. In order for<br />

exhibitors and visitors to interact<br />

more effectively with digital tools<br />

and applications, the digital infrastructure<br />

needs to be strengthened.<br />

Mechanisms such as smart<br />

device applications can be used<br />

for this.<br />

In line with these suggestions<br />

and demands, we hope that IBIA<br />

Expo <strong>2024</strong> will be more productive<br />

and successful, and we wish<br />

all exhibitors to have a fruitful<br />

exhibition.<br />

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Profile<br />

Universal: A time to expand<br />

internationally<br />

Universal General Manager<br />

Alber Strugo emphasized<br />

that the company is focused<br />

on creating a new export<br />

portfolio at IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong>, aiming<br />

for a significant increase in<br />

profit margins through enhanced<br />

international activities.<br />

Can you tell us about your<br />

general predictions for the fair<br />

before the IBIA Expo <strong>2024</strong> fair?<br />

<strong>2024</strong> was a year when the<br />

domestic market contracted<br />

for Turkey, and it will probably<br />

continue to contract until the end<br />

of the year. We are in a period<br />

where we need to be more active<br />

abroad. I hope the fair will have<br />

many visitors and that Turkey,<br />

together with our competitors<br />

and sector stakeholders, will<br />

play a greater role in the sales<br />

of adhesives and other bedding<br />

materials.<br />

What are your expectations from<br />

the fair as Universal?<br />

First of all, we want to host our<br />

current customers at our stand<br />

and continue our collaboration<br />

with them. Then, we want to host<br />

bedding professionals and sector<br />

players that we have not worked<br />

with before at our stand and sign<br />

new collaborations. Our goal is<br />

to create a new export portfolio<br />

that generates high profit margins<br />

and to be beneficial to both<br />

our company and the sector. For<br />

this, we need to meet new customers<br />

from new markets and<br />

introduce our products to them. I<br />

hope that the fair will be productive<br />

for both us and our sector<br />

stakeholders.<br />

Do you have any advice or requests<br />

from the fair management<br />

(based on the previous<br />

year)?<br />

This will<br />

be our first<br />

time participating<br />

and<br />

I hope it will<br />

be a great<br />

fair that we<br />

will all benefit<br />

from.<br />

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Events<br />

interzum<br />

2025’s new<br />

central<br />

theme:<br />

“Rethinking<br />

Resources:<br />

Circular and<br />

Biobased<br />

Solutions”<br />

The circular economy and biobased solutions as sustainable sources of<br />

resources for furniture production and interior design are set to be the<br />

focus of interzum 2025. With this new central theme, the sector’s leading<br />

international trade fair will continue to provide clear momentum for the<br />

sustainable stewardship of raw materials at next year’s event. Many different<br />

aspects of the industry-relevant central theme will be presented on the<br />

Koelnmesse exhibition grounds from 20 to 23 May 2025 and brought to life<br />

in showcases for participants to experience. The theme will be discussed as<br />

part of the diverse event program and addressed by numerous innovative<br />

products and concepts presented by exhibitors.<br />

In 2025, the organizers plan<br />

to expand on and develop the<br />

concept of “Neo-Ecology”,<br />

which was the central theme for<br />

the 2023 edition of interzum.<br />

“With ‘Rethinking Resources:<br />

Circular and Biobased Solutions’<br />

as its central theme, interzum will<br />

address one of neo-ecology’s key<br />

pillars,” explains Maik Fischer, the<br />

Director of interzum. “By bringing<br />

together the two approaches<br />

– the circular economy and<br />

biobased materials – the world’s<br />

leading trade fair for furniture<br />

production and interior design<br />

will advance the development of<br />

product innovations that are both<br />

long-lasting and produced from<br />

sustainable sources.”<br />

Focus on the sustainable use of<br />

resources<br />

With its new central theme, the<br />

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trade fair will highlight two fundamental<br />

concepts in the stewardship<br />

of resources. Transitioning<br />

to a circular economy means<br />

keeping materials and products<br />

in the economic cycle for as<br />

long as possible by extending<br />

the duration of their use through<br />

reuse, repair, refurbishment and<br />

recycling. By contrast, biobased<br />

solutions use materials produced<br />

from regrowing sources, making<br />

them environmentally friendly<br />

alternatives to petroleum-based<br />

products. Both approaches aim<br />

to minimize a product’s ecological<br />

footprint and promote sustainability.<br />

Large sections of the interzum<br />

event program will pick up on the<br />

new central theme. Both speakers<br />

on the interzum Trend Stage<br />

and the discussions in the three<br />

interzum forums will discuss and<br />

present ideas, studies and market-ready<br />

solutions. The exhibiting<br />

companies will also showcase<br />

a large number of products<br />

and pioneering ideas that work<br />

with biobased materials and<br />

promote the circular economy.<br />

To further underscore the central<br />

theme, the organizers are once<br />

again giving interested exhibitors<br />

a second opportunity to present<br />

their concepts: The Boulevard<br />

North will be transformed into the<br />

Rethinking Resources Boulevard<br />

and filled with inspiring solutions<br />

for sustainable furniture production.<br />

The interzum exhibition<br />

segments<br />

For the 2025 edition of interzum,<br />

the exhibition will once again be<br />

divided into three proven segments:<br />

Function & Components: In this<br />

segment, the industry will present<br />

technologies that meet customers’<br />

rising requirements, in particular<br />

in terms of energy efficiency,<br />

comfort and convenience. It will<br />

include fittings, lighting systems<br />

and semi-finished products for<br />

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Events<br />

furniture and built-in parts.<br />

Materials & Nature: This segment<br />

will showcase sustainable<br />

materials, with a special focus<br />

on environmentally sound raw<br />

materials. It will feature woods,<br />

veneers, parquet flooring, decorative<br />

surfaces, decor papers,<br />

wood-based materials, laminates,<br />

edging products and<br />

surface treatments, among other<br />

products.<br />

Textile & Machinery: In this segment,<br />

quality leaders and drivers<br />

of innovation from various stages<br />

of the value chain will present<br />

innovative ideas and high-quality<br />

materials. The showcase will cover<br />

machinery for upholstery and<br />

mattress production, upholstery<br />

and cover fabrics, leathers and<br />

adhesives.<br />

With these three segments, the<br />

trade fair is staying true to its<br />

established structure. The threepart<br />

division fosters exchanges<br />

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of ideas between players at all<br />

stages along the sector’s value<br />

chains. The structure also provides<br />

clear orientation for both<br />

the event’s exhibitors and its<br />

audience of trade visitors.<br />

Even at this early stage, the level<br />

of registrations is impressive, with<br />

many notable names among the<br />

exhibitors. This is yet another indication<br />

of interzum’s importance<br />

as a global sector gathering and<br />

source of fresh impetus for the<br />

industry.<br />

<strong>Sleep</strong><strong>Tech</strong> • <strong>September</strong> - <strong>October</strong> 107


News<br />

Precision Textiles<br />

Elevates Mattress Safety<br />

and Comfort<br />

IQFitFlex offer flame resistance technology while reducing<br />

pressure points in mattress<br />

Precision Textiles’ IQFit-<br />

Flex fabric offers cutting<br />

edge flame resistance for<br />

mattress applications. The cutting-edge<br />

FR solution fabric also<br />

maximizes sleeping comfort by<br />

helping to reduce pressure points<br />

for consumers, regardless of their<br />

sleep style. The product made its<br />

debut at the International <strong>Sleep</strong><br />

Products Association (ISPA) Expo<br />

in March.<br />

Addressing the future of sleep<br />

technology IQFIT FLEX takes<br />

compliance and comfort to<br />

the next level. This innovative<br />

solution, a stalwart in mattress<br />

protection, continues to up-<br />

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TEKNİK ÖZELLİKLER<br />

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES<br />

• Yamatech optimizasyon merkezi /<br />

Yamatech optimization center<br />

• 3D CNC sünger kesim /<br />

3D CNC sponge cutting<br />

• Servo motor hassas kesim / Servo motor<br />

precision cutting<br />

• PCL Kodlama / PCL coding<br />

• Kesim tablası Ölçüsü:<br />

1600x3000 - 1800x3000 -2000x3000 mm<br />

Cutting table size:<br />

1600x3000 - 1800x3000 -2000x3000 mm<br />

• Makina çalışma alanı : 4900x5200x3800 mm<br />

Machine working area: 4900x5200x3800 mm<br />

• Kesim hızı 18 mt/dk. /<br />

Cutting speed 18 mt/sc.<br />

TEKNİK ÖZELLİKLER /<br />

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES<br />

• 4 kwa ana motor<br />

• Kesim hızı 20 mt/dk. /<br />

Cutting speed 20 mt/sc.<br />

• Dikey kesim yüksekliği 1400 mm /<br />

Vertical cutting height 1400 mm<br />

• Dikey kesim sağ tabla 2400 mm /<br />

Vertical cutting right side table 2400 mm<br />

• Dikey kesim sol tabla 2400 mm /<br />

Vertical cut left table 2400 mm<br />

• Dikey kesim boy 2400 mm /<br />

Vertical cutting length 2400 mm<br />

• Makina çalışma alanı 5800x3000x2200 mm /<br />

Machine working area: 5800x3000x2200 mm<br />

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TEKNİK ÖZELLİKLER<br />

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES<br />

• Tablo çapı 6000 mm/<br />

Table diameter 6000 mm<br />

• 4 Blok aynı anda kesebilme /<br />

4 block can be cut simultaneously<br />

• Döner tablo altı vakum özelliği /<br />

Vacuum feature under the turntable<br />

• 3 Farklı sünger ölçüsü girebilme /<br />

3 different sponge sizes can be entered<br />

• Servo motor hassas kesim /<br />

Servo motor precision cutting<br />

• PCL Kodlama / PCL coding<br />

• Dokunmatik ekran / Touch screen<br />

• Makina çalışma alanı: 7000x6000x3250 mm /<br />

Machine working area: 7000x6000x3250 mm<br />

• Teflon kaplı kın / Teflon coated scabbard<br />

• Kesim hızı 30 mt/dk. / Cutting speed 30 mt/sc.<br />

TEKNİK ÖZELLİKLER / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES<br />

• Döner makineye dönüştürülebilir / Can be converted into a carousel machine<br />

• Servo motor hassas kesim / Servo motor precision cutting<br />

• Dokunmatik ekran / Touch screen<br />

• PCL Kodlama / PCL coding<br />

• Aynı bloğa 3 farklı sunger ölçüsü girilebilme (Farklı kesim kalınlığı ve adet belirleme) /<br />

Entering 3 different sponge sizes in the same block (Different acuity and number determination)<br />

• İhtiyaca göre tam sayıda anlık sünger kesme / Any number of instant sponge cutting according to needs<br />

• Kesim tablası Ölçüsü: 1600x3000 mm / Cutting table size: 1600x3000 mm<br />

• Makina çalışma alanı : 5800x3200x3500 mm / Machine working area: 5800x3200x3500 mm<br />

• Otomatik ayarlanabilir bıçak açısı / Automatic adjustable knife angle<br />

• Teflon kaplı kın / Teflon coated scabbard<br />

• Vakum ünitesi / Vacuum unit<br />

• Kesim hızı 20 mt/dk./ Cutting speed 20 mt/sc.c.<br />

Yeniceköy, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv. No:101/A, 16400 İnegöl/Bursa<br />

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WhatsApp Communication<br />

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hold the highest standards in<br />

safeguarding against fire while<br />

simultaneously enhancing sleep<br />

performance. Unlike traditional<br />

FR sock designs, the new IQFIT<br />

FLEX underscores Precision<br />

Textiles’ dedication to helping its<br />

customers produce mattresses<br />

with better sleeping comfort.<br />

“As we enter into Better <strong>Sleep</strong><br />

Month, it’s imperative to acknowledge<br />

that sleep is not a luxury<br />

but a fundamental necessity<br />

for overall well-being,” said Bob<br />

O’Connell, executive vice president<br />

marketing and merchandising<br />

at Precision Textiles. “This<br />

month presents an invaluable<br />

opportunity for mattress manufacturers<br />

and bedding retailers<br />

to unite in a collective effort to<br />

prioritize better sleep habits. With<br />

IQFIT FLEX, we’re empowering<br />

manufacturers to replicate more<br />

exacting feels with their cores<br />

designs while helping the consumer<br />

attain a more restorative<br />

night’s rest.”<br />

The versatile material can be<br />

transformed into a variety of<br />

FR solution products, including<br />

traditional FR socks, open width<br />

formats for lamination to mattress<br />

fabrics, or with the company’s<br />

patent pending NOSO Sock<br />

design. The NOSO Sock stands<br />

out for its ability to streamline<br />

the assembly process, reduce<br />

costs and increase throughput by<br />

eliminating the need for traditional<br />

sewing, stapling or gluing<br />

techniques.<br />

In addition, test data conducted<br />

by an independent testing organization<br />

demonstrates that IQFIT<br />

FLEX FR sock reflects improved<br />

comfort and enhanced sleep performance<br />

through greater sleep<br />

surface contact and pressure<br />

point reduction versus a traditional<br />

FR Sock design.<br />

The patent pending IQFIT FLEX<br />

is sustainably sourced and is also<br />

USDA Bio-Preferred® certified<br />

and is ideal option for premium<br />

mattress collections along with<br />

mattress designs that are used<br />

with adjustable bed bases.<br />

O’Connell added, “Together,<br />

these certifications provide our<br />

customers and consumers with<br />

assurance that Precision Textiles’<br />

products are made responsibly,<br />

with a focus on environmental<br />

sustainability, health and safety.<br />

This alignment with consumer<br />

values helps to build trust and<br />

loyalty among environmentally<br />

and socially conscious shoppers.”<br />

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Profile<br />

Trematt brings bed manufacturers<br />

from all over the world together<br />

with Colquimica<br />

GET TO KNOW OUR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS<br />

FOR MATTRESSES MANUFACTURE<br />

MATTRESSES<br />

POCKET SPRINGS<br />

TECHNICAL<br />

TEXTILES<br />

The recently established<br />

Trematt brand supplies<br />

Colquimica to mattress<br />

manufacturers all over the world,<br />

especially in Turkey.<br />

Can we get to know the Trematt<br />

brand?<br />

As Trematt partners, we have<br />

brought together our sectoral<br />

experience and have become<br />

the sole authorised distributor of<br />

Colquimica Adhesives brand in<br />

the Balkans, Middle East, Caucasus<br />

region and Latin America, especially<br />

in Turkey. We offer solutions<br />

to our customers with our<br />

hotmelt products used in mattress<br />

lines and pocket springs.<br />

Thanks to Colquimica Adhesives’<br />

85 years of experience and infrastructure,<br />

we endeavour to bring<br />

the best products to our customers.<br />

With our wide laboratory infrastructure,<br />

we both facilitate the<br />

competition for our customers<br />

and offer them the highest quality<br />

with our high efficiency products<br />

such as PSA and APAO, which<br />

we have specially developed for<br />

mattress lines, and EVA, PO, PP<br />

for pocket spring lines.<br />

As Trematt, can we get your<br />

opinions about the IBIA Expo<br />

fair?<br />

It is exciting for us to see that the<br />

3rd IBIA exhibition is gradually<br />

developing and we hope it will<br />

be a good experience for both<br />

exhibitors and visitors.<br />

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Events<br />

Foam Eurasia Is Preparing To Gather<br />

The <strong>Tech</strong>nical Foam Industry<br />

“<strong>Tech</strong>nical Foam Industry and <strong>Tech</strong>nologies Exhibition” Foam Eurasia<br />

will be prepared to bring together industry professionals from all around<br />

the world on 26-28 November 2025 at Istanbul Expo Center.<br />

As supplying one of the<br />

most important inputs<br />

for automotive, furniture,<br />

construction, mattress, sports,<br />

entertainment, packaging, and<br />

medical equipment production<br />

processes; the technical foam industry<br />

is getting ready to display<br />

the latest technologies in Foam<br />

Eurasia 2025. The exhibition will<br />

be the most important specialized<br />

exhibition in Turkey and the<br />

MENA region, also not only the<br />

whole foam supply chain, but<br />

also the producers and buyers<br />

of technical foam products and<br />

technologies, raw materials and<br />

auxiliary products too.<br />

The exhibition is designed to<br />

provide a unique opportunity by<br />

showcasing the latest innova-<br />

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tions and technologies in foam<br />

production, to track market<br />

trends, and to communicate with<br />

industry professionals. Foam Eurasia<br />

will give the industry professionals<br />

and visitors a chance to<br />

take a look at the latest improvements<br />

on rigid and flexible foam<br />

solutions. Foam Eurasia will serve<br />

as a platform to enhance the<br />

supply and sales organizations<br />

of foam producers and to meet<br />

current and potential buyers to<br />

discuss new business opportunities.<br />

Industry professionals and<br />

visitors from Central Asian, the<br />

Balkans, Russia and the other<br />

members of CIS, Eastern Europe,<br />

and Northern Africa in particular<br />

are expected to attend Foam<br />

Eurasia with substantial enthusiasm.<br />

Book your stand at Foam Eurasia<br />

2025!<br />

Don’t miss the opportunity to<br />

be a part of this region’s most<br />

important platform and take your<br />

place among hundreds of leading<br />

exhibitor companies from all<br />

around the world.<br />

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File<br />

Streamlining mattress<br />

packaging with advanced<br />

roll packing machines<br />

In the ever-evolving mattress<br />

manufacturing industry, efficient<br />

and secure packaging<br />

plays a crucial role in maintaining<br />

product quality and optimizing<br />

logistics. The advent of advanced<br />

mattress roll packing machines<br />

has revolutionized how manufacturers<br />

package various types of<br />

mattresses, ensuring they reach<br />

customers in pristine condition.<br />

Key players like ZIMLIN are at the<br />

forefront of this technological advancement,<br />

offering state-of-theart<br />

solutions that cater to diverse<br />

packaging needs.<br />

Understanding mattress roll<br />

packing machin es<br />

A mattress roll packing machine<br />

is designed to compress and<br />

roll mattresses into compact,<br />

easy-to-handle packages. This<br />

method not only saves space<br />

during storage and transportation<br />

but also significantly reduces<br />

shipping costs. These machines<br />

are equipped to handle different<br />

types of mattresses, including<br />

foam, spring, and hybrid varieties,<br />

making them versatile tools<br />

in the mattress manufacturing<br />

industry.<br />

The role of mattress<br />

compression machines<br />

Integral to the roll packing process<br />

is mattress compression<br />

machine. These machines exert<br />

uniform pressure to compress the<br />

mattress to a fraction of its original<br />

size without compromising its<br />

integrity. Once compressed, the<br />

mattress is then rolled and sealed,<br />

creating a compact package that<br />

is easy to manage and transport.<br />

This compression technique is<br />

particularly beneficial for manufacturers<br />

dealing with large volumes<br />

of mattresses.<br />

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ZIMLIN: Pioneering ınnovation in<br />

mattress machinery<br />

ZIMLIN is a renowned name in<br />

the realm of mattress machinery,<br />

known for its innovative solutions<br />

that enhance efficiency<br />

and product quality. Their range<br />

of mattress packing machines<br />

is designed to meet the varied<br />

demands of mattress manufacturers.<br />

These machines integrate<br />

multiple functions such as auto<br />

bagging, compression, heat<br />

sealing, conveying, folding, and<br />

rolling, streamlining the entire<br />

packaging process.<br />

Benefits of Using Mattress Roll<br />

Packing Machines<br />

Space efficiency: By reducing the<br />

volume of mattresses through<br />

compression and rolling, these<br />

machines enable manufacturers<br />

to maximize storage and optimize<br />

shipping container usage.<br />

Cost savings: Lower shipping<br />

costs are achieved due to the<br />

reduced space requirements.<br />

Additionally, automated processes<br />

cut down on labor costs and<br />

minimize manual handling, reducing<br />

the risk of damage.<br />

Product protection: Properly<br />

rolled and sealed mattresses are<br />

protected from dust, moisture,<br />

and physical damage during transit,<br />

ensuring they arrive at their<br />

destination in excellent condition.<br />

Versatility: Modern mattress roll<br />

packing machines are equipped<br />

to handle a variety of mattress<br />

types and sizes, making them a<br />

valuable asset for manufacturers<br />

catering to diverse market<br />

demands.<br />

How to pack a mattress using a<br />

roll packing machine<br />

Prepare the Mattress: Ensure the<br />

mattress is clean and dry before<br />

packaging. Remove any accessories<br />

or additional layers that<br />

may interfere with the compression<br />

process.<br />

Place the Mattress in the Compression<br />

Machine: Position the<br />

mattress within the mattress<br />

compression machine, ensuring<br />

it is properly aligned for uniform<br />

compression.<br />

Compress the Mattress: Activate<br />

the machine to compress the<br />

mattress. Modern machines from<br />

ZIMLIN offer precise control over<br />

the compression process, ensuring<br />

consistent results.<br />

Roll the Mattress: Once compressed,<br />

the mattress is transferred<br />

to the rolling mechanism.<br />

The machine will tightly roll the<br />

mattress into a compact form.<br />

Seal and Package: The rolled<br />

mattress is then sealed in protective<br />

packaging. Some mattress<br />

packing machine also offer auto<br />

bagging and heat sealing features,<br />

providing an added layer of<br />

protection.<br />

Label and Store: Label the packaged<br />

mattress with necessary<br />

information and store it in a suitable<br />

environment until it is ready<br />

for shipment.<br />

Adopting advanced mattress<br />

roll packing machines is a<br />

game-changer for mattress<br />

manufacturers, offering a blend<br />

of efficiency, cost savings, and<br />

product protection. ZIMLIN’s<br />

cutting-edge mattress machines<br />

exemplifies the strides being<br />

made in this field, providing<br />

robust solutions that cater to the<br />

evolving needs of the industry. By<br />

embracing these technologies,<br />

manufacturers can ensure their<br />

products are packaged securely<br />

and transported efficiently, maintaining<br />

the highest standards<br />

of quality from production to<br />

delivery.<br />

“The number of interns does not<br />

meet the demand”<br />

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THIS FAIR IS ORGANIZED WITH THE AUDIT OF TOBB (THE UNION OF CHAMBERS AND<br />

COMMODITY EXCHANGES OF TURKEY) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW NO.5174


Events<br />

Intermob Fair brought furniture<br />

supply industry together for the<br />

26 th time<br />

Intermob, Eurasia’s largest furniture sub-industry fair, opens its doors<br />

for the 26th time at Istanbul Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre. The fair,<br />

which exhibits a wide range of products from furniture accessories to<br />

forestry products, from furniture chemicals to upholstery materials,<br />

aims to host more than 45,000 visitors.<br />

Organised in cooperation<br />

with RX Tüyap and Furniture<br />

Accessories Manufacturers<br />

Association (MAKS-<br />

DER), the fair brings together<br />

domestic and foreign exhibitors<br />

on an area of 120 thousand<br />

square meters. The fair, where<br />

various products such as forest<br />

products, coatings, furniture<br />

accessories, chemicals, paints<br />

and upholstery materials are<br />

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Events<br />

exhibited, provides new business<br />

opportunities for exhibitors from<br />

regions such as the Middle East,<br />

Europe and the Balkans.<br />

While Intermob introduces the<br />

latest innovations of the furniture<br />

sub-industry sector, Turkish companies<br />

have the opportunity to<br />

open up to new markets through<br />

international cooperation. By<br />

introducing Turkey’s furniture<br />

supply industry to the world, the<br />

fair increases the sector’s competitiveness<br />

in the global market.<br />

RX Tüyap General Manager<br />

Berkan Öner stated that the fair<br />

was organized this year with<br />

561 companies in 11 halls and<br />

6 thousand foreign visitors from<br />

118 countries. Öner stated that<br />

the interest from Asia and America<br />

has increased and that they<br />

expect more visitors from countries<br />

such as the USA, Germany,<br />

Italy, Poland and India.<br />

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