Post-release of the exhibition Landscape Architecture. Floristic 2012
18 April 2012

POST RELEASE

11th International specialized exhibition
Landscape Architecture. Floristic

April 12-15, 2012
Crocus Expo IEC, Pavilion 1, Hall 4

The most “spring” trade fair of the capital, Landscape Architecture. Floristic, was held April 12 through 15 in the first pavilion of the Crocus Expo IEC.

This bright event which organizer is Crocus Expo IEC was held under support of the Ministry for Regional Development of the Russian Federation, the Ministry for Housing and Communal Services of the Moscow region, the National Guild of Florists, Rus Tsvetuschaya fund, the Moscow Association of Landscape Architects (MOLA), the Russian Association of Landscape Architects (ALAROS) and Eco-education training centre

The spring version of the trade fair Landscape Architecture. Floristic 2012 incorporated about 300 companies from Russia, the CIS countries and abroad. Exhibitors demonstrated the latest technologies of the branch and their developments. The overall exhibit space comprised more than 9000 sq m.

Full spectrum of goods and services of landscape branch were presented at the show: landscape design and gardening devices and machinery, paving materials and pools arrangement devices, lawn furniture and watering systems, soil, fertilizers, plant care products, rockeries, garden illumination, new technologies and materials for lawns and many other things.

Manufacturers of children playgrounds and sports grounds presented their products in a special expanded section.

As its popularity and success rate has grown over the last years the trade fair has developed to incorporate more than just an exhibition. These special events serve to attract leading exhibitors and visitors and allow all participants the chance to broaden their knowledge and of course their sales potential.

The International contest of designers and artists Design D’Art was held within the frames of Landscape Architecture. Floristic 2012. The winners of the contest were granted the right to enter the Union of Designers International Association.

Moscow Spring contest on professional floristic has already become a traditional event of the trade fair. An interesting, colourful event which allows revealing prominent floral artists, and shows recent trends of the floristic fashion. This year the contest was held for the tenth anniversary time!

Contestants of the 2nd contest of creative students’ works competed in two nominations: Landscape Design and Fitodesign.

A briefing Main Requirements to Safety of Children's Playgrounds and Sports Equipment and its Operation was held for the first time.

Again the international conference Today and Tomorrow of Landscape Design and Nurseries opened its doors. A seminar on issues related to legal protection of nurseries, and also presentation of materials for landscape architects, Russian nurseries and companies involved in the business of small architectural forms, children's playgrounds and sports equipment was held at the event.

Arkady Zlotnikov, First Deputy Director Crocus Expo IEC, traditionally opened the Landscape Architecture. Floristic exposition. He made a welcoming speech and presented the high-ranking guests of the exhibition. Then Taisija Volftrub, President of the Association of Landscape Architects of Russia, spoke to the audience. Ms. Volftrub highly appreciated the work of the organizers and noted the importance of the project for all specialists of the branch, and also with a smile mentioned friendly atmosphere created in the hall.

Juliya Kudryashova, Deputy Head of the Department of Environmental Management and Protection of Moscow, Galina Pergamenschikova, President of the National Guild of Florists, Alexander Bezmaternykh, Chairman of the Board of Association of Planting Stock Producers, Director General of Tsvetochny Gorod nursery, and Jan Kilis, Director General of Torgovy Dom SU-49, joined her words. Ekaterina Saksonova, Director General of Zodchy publishing house, told some warm words about the exhibition on behalf of St. Petersburg’s colleagues.

All speakers expressed their hope that the event would further develop and wished all present to have fruitful work. After the opening ceremony the guests, representatives of mass media and numerous visitors made a tour of the exposition.

The exhibition Landscape Architecture. Floristic by right is considered to be one of the most entertainment events held at Crocus Expo IEC and annually attracts not only experts in the field of floristic, design and interior but also summer residents and fans of countryside life.

Press Service Crocus Expo IEC


Exhibition:  LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE. FLORISTIC