Ceramic innovations at the fair.

More than 354 exhibitors from across 18 countries took part in the 27th Unicera international ceramic, bathroom, and kitchen fair held recently in Istanbul, Turkey.

Showcasing the latest designs and technological innovations of leading global brands, Unicera was held at the Tüyap Fair and Convention  Centre from February 24 to 28.

One of the largest B2B events of the year, the event showcased hot new designs created with technologies that meet the requirements, expectations and preferences of today’s consumers.

A highlight was the Ceramictech, a ceramic processing technologies section, where visitors gained first-hand knowledge about chemicals, raw materials, ceramic machinery, machinery spare parts and components.

Ceramic innovations at the fair.

Ceramic innovations at the fair.

Playing a key role in generating new opportunities and formulating effective strategies, Unicera hosted procurement delegations from France, Canada, Germany, Russia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Greece, Georgia, Bahrain, Iran, Egypt, Palestine and Kyrgyzstan.

It attracted 6,908 international visitors from 99 countries and 61,143 domestic visitors from 80 provinces in Turkey for a total of 68,051 professional visitors.

The number of foreign visitors increased by 28 per cent this year, bringing the cumulative increase over five years to 95 per cent. The 2016 edition of Unicera international ceramic, bathroom and kitchen fair will be held between February 23 and 27.