Mar 9, 2008

47. international Dom fair visited by a record 52,000 people

From Tuesday March 4th to Sunday March 9th 2008, the GR fairgrounds hosted the 47th international DOM (Home) fair under a common motto New dimensions of your home. 555 companies from 26 countries exhibited their offer on 17,000 m2 of exhibition space. This year, special emphasis was given to the promotion of prefabricated construction, which was presented in a common exhibit by members of the Section of Slovene Manufacturers of Prefabricated Houses.

The Dom (home) fair, one of the largest and most visited events at GR, is an international fair of products and services in the field of construction. Rich supporting program was prepared by the Wood Economy association at the National Chamber of Commerce, the ZRMK Construction Institute with energy consulting for visitors without charge and the Section of Slovene Manufacturers of Prefabricated Houses at the National Chamber of Commerce with lectures under a common title Quality of living with wood.

This year the Wood Economy Association at the National Chamber of Commerce and Gospodarsko Razstavišče fairgrounds traditionally awarded prizes for the best joinery products called Star of Europe. This year's award STAR OF EUROPE winners are:

• for the program of interior joinery - the LIP BLED d.o.o. company for their Kitzbühel fireproof door product
• for the program of exterior joinery – the INLES d.d. company for their energy efficient wooden window product ISO 68.

Tha fair was seen by 52,000 visitors, more than ever before. Each visitor receive a GR fair catalog with a list of exhibitors, which served as a guide to the fairgrounds and accompanying events.

More information at: www.gr-sejem.si; Marjana Lavrič, Public Relations Manager (Mobile phone no. 041 236 912, e-mail: marjana.lavric@gr-sejem.si)