International Sports and Leisure Exhibition ‘FSB & Aquanale’ to be held in Germany next month

 



24~27th Cologne Exhibition Center… Focus on social functions of leisure and sports facilities | 10 Korean companies exhibiting artificial grass, flooring, seating, and play facilities

The international sports and leisure exhibition ‘FSB&aquanale’ will be held for four days from the 24th to the 27th of next month at the Cologne Exhibition Center in Germany.

According to Rheinmesse (Kolnmesse Korea Office) on the 18th, ‘FSB’, held every other year, deals with sports and leisure facilities and equipment, while the concurrent event ‘Aquanale’ is an exhibition on sauna and swimming pool facilities.

This year’s event focuses on social sustainability to maintain a healthy community.

This is to revive the leisure and sports industry, which has been in a long slump due to a decrease in outdoor activities caused by the infectious disease outbreak and a surge in energy costs following the Russia-Ukraine War.

Stephen Canbyshire, Chairman of the International Association of Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS), emphasized that “FSB 2023 will provide a springboard for the leisure and sports industry to take a leap forward,” and that “it will highlight the social functions that increase the centripetal force of local communities.”

The ‘FSB 2023’ exhibition hall will expand the amusement facilities and public facilities exhibition hall to its largest scale ever.

This is to increase the industry’s interest in park facilities and playground equipment as outdoor activities increase and the importance of parks grows. Playground facilities for children’s physical development and community-specific facilities will also be highlighted.

‘FSB 2023’ will feature 450 global leading companies from 40 countries in various fields, including amusement facilities, ice sports facilities, outdoor exercise equipment, and materials for sports centers.



Major participating companies include EuroTramp, known for its trampolines; Konica and Polytan, leading companies in flooring for stadiums and sports facilities; Regupol, a manufacturer of elastic flooring; SMG Sports Machine Bau; Haro Hamburg Flooring; Kaiser & Kne, a company specializing in playground equipment with outstanding design and functionality; and Berliner Zylfabrik.

Ten companies from Korea are participating, including Geumryong, Design Park Development, Samkwang N-Sitting, S-Build, Unitech System, GS Web, GST, Hosu Industry, Fine Chemical, and GSK. These companies specialize in artificial grass, flooring, seating, and playground equipment.

280 companies from 30 countries are participating in ‘Aquanale 2023’, including Fluidra and Niveco, leading companies in high-end swimming pool equipment materials; and Schmallenberger and Spec Pufen, a German pump manufacturer.

The side events during the exhibition period include the IAKS Congress, the International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum (ISWF), the Planner Forum, and the Marketplace Play & Exercise.

The Planner Forum covers the latest trending sports that are rapidly changing in Korea, especially among the MZ generation, such as running crews, climbing, golf, tennis, and mountaineering.

The Marketplace Play & Exercise is a side event that is being introduced for the first time this year. Through this event, playground facilities and innovative equipment for the future-oriented sports industry will be unveiled.