Events

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 10, 2025 - Johnson & Johnson has secured a major regulatory milestone for its oncology portfolio, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granting approval for Darzalex Faspro in patients with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma. The expansion marks the first-ever therapy authorized for this pre-malignant stage of the disease, reinforcing J&J's leadership in hematologic oncology and enabling earlier clinical intervention to delay disease progression.

A Landmark Step Toward Early Intervention in Myeloma

Darzalex Faspro's new indication targets adults with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma-patients statistically more likely to develop active disease within two years of diagnosis. By offering the first approved option at this pre-symptomatic stage, J&J is advancing a proactive "disease interception" approach that could reshape treatment timelines for oncologists and hematology practices.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 10, 2025 - Moderna's latest quarterly report signals cautious optimism for the biotech sector, as the company's cost-reduction campaign shows measurable progress in curbing financial losses. The mRNA innovator reported a $200 million net loss for the third quarter-its fourth consecutive decline-but markedly smaller than previous quarters. Executives emphasized that the company is regaining operational balance through disciplined expense management and diversification beyond COVID-19 vaccines.

Cost Discipline Accelerates Turnaround Momentum

After steep losses of $1 billion in the first quarter and $800 million in the second, Moderna's third-quarter results demonstrate its most significant improvement to date. The company's leadership attributes the recovery to a sweeping cost-cutting plan that has exceeded expectations.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 10, 2025 - A pivotal decision at the Sixth Conference of the Parties (COP6) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury has extended the global phase-out date for dental amalgam from 2030 to 2034. The outcome represents a major win for oral and public health, driven by coordinated advocacy from the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) and the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR).

A Milestone for Equity and Patient-Centered Care

The new COP6 agreement establishes that the manufacture, import, and export of dental amalgam will cease globally by 2034. Crucially, it includes an exemption permitting its use "when its use is considered necessary by the dental practitioner based on the needs of the patient." This ensures clinicians can continue providing essential restorative care in cases where alternatives remain inaccessible or unsuitable-especially in low-resource settings.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 10, 2025 - The FDI World Dental Federation has named three innovative projects from Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania as recipients of the 2025 World Dental Development Fund (WDDF), underscoring a strong commitment to equitable access to oral health care in low-resource settings. Each project demonstrates how community-based initiatives can integrate dental care into broader health and social development programs.

Integrating Oral Health Into Nutrition Programs in Nigeria

In Oyo State, Nigeria, the NOMALnutrition initiative is redefining community health delivery by embedding oral health care within existing nutrition programmes. Partnering with six organizations that already support vulnerable populations such as children living on the street and elderly rural residents, the project will reach approximately 500 people each month.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 10, 2025 - Over the past five years, FDI World Dental Federation's Tobacco Cessation project has redefined the role of oral health professionals in combating one of the world's leading causes of preventable disease and death. By integrating evidence-based cessation strategies into dental practice, the initiative has empowered dentists and hygienists worldwide to help patients take meaningful steps toward quitting tobacco.

Building Global Capacity Through Education

Launched in 2020, the project established an ambitious goal: to embed tobacco cessation counseling directly into everyday dental care. FDI's interactive workshops-centered on the 5As (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange) and 5Rs (Relevance, Risks, Rewards, Roadblocks, Repetition)-equip participants with the communication tools and clinical confidence needed to address tobacco use during routine appointments.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 4, 2025 – Germany’s flagship timber trade gathering, Branchentag Holz, returns to Koelnmesse on November 11–12, 2025, bringing wood wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers, and suppliers together for two days of deal-making, policy dialogue, and product discovery. With exhibition, conference, and awards under one roof, the event is positioned as a high-value stop for procurement teams and executives planning 2026 assortments, partnerships, and sustainable construction strategies.

Event at a glance: format, venue, hours
The 18th edition is staged in Cologne (Koelnmesse, Hall 8, North Entrance) and runs Tuesday 09:00–18:00 and Wednesday 09:00–16:00. The concept blends a compact two-day trade fair with the GD Holz Forum conference, enabling visitors to move seamlessly from technical sessions to supplier meetings and back to the show floor.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 1, 2025 – Germany’s DIY and home improvement sector has selected Klaus Meffert, longtime head of Meffert Farbwerke AG, as recipient of the 2025 DIY-Lifetime-Award, honoring four decades of expansion, market internationalization, and active association work that helped position a regional paint maker as a European supplier to the building, renovation, and home improvement trade. The award will be presented during the BHB Congress, underscoring how closely the German-speaking DIY ecosystem links entrepreneurial continuity with sector-wide modernization.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 1, 2025 - The 26th International BHB Congress will convene Germany's DIY and home improvement leaders at the World Conference Center Bonn on November 26-27, 2025, pairing board-level strategy sessions with hands-on masterclasses spanning AI, logistics, retail media, and circular economy. A gala aboard the MS RheinMagie on November 26 includes the presentation of the DIY-Lifetime Award, underscoring the event's status as the sector's flagship gathering.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 31, 2025 – Compass Europe is marking two decades of European manufacturing with a premium line of carbon-ceramic pools that integrate an automated self-cleaning system, positioning the brand for specifiers seeking durable construction, predictable operating costs, and streamlined service models ahead of aquanale 2025 in Cologne. Built in Slovakia on more than 40 years of Australian R&D, the portfolio targets installers and commercial property owners who need structurally rigid shells, efficient hydraulics, and reduced chemical consumption in long-life outdoor applications.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2025 – Hugo Lahme GmbH will present its end-to-end portfolio for swimming pool engineering and high-precision metal casting at aquanale 2025 (Hall 07.1 | E021 D028), targeting public pools, hospitality wellness centers, and specialty contractors. The family-owned manufacturer emphasizes lifecycle durability, corrosion resistance, and stringent quality assurance across bronze, gunmetal, and stainless-steel components—built and tested in Ennepetal, Germany.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2025 – CONICA AG will introduce “CONICA Made with Nike Grind” at FSB Cologne 2025 (Hall 10.2 | F051), adding recycled-shoe rubber to its polyurethane sports flooring systems. The move targets municipalities, architects, and installers seeking circular-economy materials that maintain professional performance while reducing waste across athletics tracks, multi-use courts, playgrounds, and tennis surfaces.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2025 – SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau GmbH will showcase a full-stack portfolio for synthetic sports surfaces at FSB Cologne 2025 (Hall 10.2 | E010 F019), spanning precision installation of seamless, elastic sports flooring, specialized equipment for synthetic turf systems, and an extensive line of maintenance and deep-cleaning solutions. The company positions its machines to help facility owners, municipalities, and contractors improve installation quality, lower lifecycle costs, and meet evolving performance and sustainability standards across stadiums, training grounds, and playgrounds.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – 30 October 2025 – KDF Ltd will showcase its high-performance sports flooring portfolio at FSB Cologne 2025, highlighting certified running tracks, tennis court systems and multi-use surfaces designed to improve durability, player safety and lifecycle value for venues. With manufacturing in Greece (EU) and exports to more than 85 countries across six continents, the company positions itself as a full-system provider for planners seeking compliant, reliable, and cost-efficient flooring solutions.

Proven systems, clear wayfinding at the show

KDF confirms presence across the Passage between Hall 10 and Hall 11 (W001) and on Hall 10.2 | F020 G021, giving facility owners and specifiers direct access to its EPDM granules and turnkey polyurethane and acrylic systems. The company emphasizes factory-controlled quality, dependable delivery, and post-installation support to de-risk projects from tender through maintenance.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2025 – Rollo Solar Melichar GmbH will showcase a broadened line of polycarbonate and PVC pool covers, vertical safety shutters, and recessed/deck-mounted systems at aquanale 2025 (Hall 07.1 | D038 E037). For municipal pools, hotels, and wellness operators, the proposition is clear: curb evaporation, stabilize water chemistry, and tighten access control—translating to measurable energy efficiency and leaner operations.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2025 – SPECK Pumpen is leveraging its BADU brand and a century-plus of pump engineering to address energy efficiency, service life, and safety across public pools, hotel spa facilities, and closed-loop aquaculture. The company’s 2025 showcase (Hall 07.1 | C020 D021, aquanale) emphasizes climate-friendly pumping, counter-swim systems, and customized industrial solutions designed to reduce OPEX while maintaining water quality and uptime.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2025 – The 11th International Swimming Pool & Wellness Forum (ISWF), organized by the Bundesverband Schwimmbad & Wellness e.V. (bsw) at Koelnmesse, Hall 7 (C40/D41), runs October 28–31, 2025, with a practitioner-led agenda spanning DIN 19643 water treatment, ventilation and electrical best practice, decarbonization pathways, modular pool construction, and workforce development for public and private operators.

Innovation focus: standards, filtration, and modular build-outs
Program blocks cover the current state of DIN 19643 for pool and spa water treatment, ceramic filtration and dosing, and safety-critical electrical installations in high-humidity environments. A “pool out of the box” concept illustrates how modular units can shorten build windows across multiple sites, helping municipalities and hotels add capacity without long closures.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2025 – Vinci Play will showcase at FSB Cologne 2025 (Hall 09.1 | C059 A050) with two signals of scale: a fourth production facility bringing total development space to 35,000 m² and a new playground series positioned to elevate design, durability, and operational safety across municipal, education, and hospitality projects. For procurement teams, the expansion suggests greater delivery capacity, shorter lead times, and tighter quality control in a market where lifecycle costs and compliance are under scrutiny.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 23, 2025 – A new joint report by Diebold Nixdorf and Coresight Research reveals critical behavioral trends influencing the modern in-store shopping journey — highlighting how friction at checkout, inventory shortages, and outdated store designs directly impact conversion and customer loyalty across the retail sector.

Retail Friction: From Inventory Gaps to Checkout Bottlenecks
The report, titled “Reinventing Store Checkout: Minimizing Friction to Drive Business Growth,” surveyed over 1,600 U.S.-based shoppers and retail decision-makers to assess pain points that interrupt purchasing intent. The findings point to persistent operational challenges:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 22, 2025 – As retail advertising continues its digital evolution, German retailers are shifting their budgets decisively away from traditional print and toward data-powered, personalized digital campaigns. According to the new EHI Marketing Monitor 2025–2028, digital channels now capture nearly 44% of total advertising spend — signaling a structural realignment that places data management and artificial intelligence (AI) at the core of retail marketing strategies.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 22, 2025 – After two years of stagnation, Germany’s online retail sector is back on a growth path. The EHI and ECDB E-Commerce Market Germany 2025 study reports that the 1,000 largest B2C online shops increased their combined net e-commerce revenues from €77.5 billion in 2023 to €80.4 billion in 2024 — a 3.8% nominal rise (3.0% in real terms). Analysts now forecast a further 5.3% gain for 2025, signaling renewed momentum across Europe’s largest digital retail market.

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