Opinions of our exhibitors

STERN GmbH & Co. KG

STERN is looking forward to presenting the latest outdoor living highlights at spoga+gafa 2025. We are excited to see what influence the change in the sequence of days will have and what opportunities will arise from it. One thing is certain: we are optimistic about an exciting trade fair with valuable discussions and new impulses!

Tim Schöllkopf, Head of Marketing STERN GmbH & Co. KG

Glatz AG

We are looking forward to being present again at spoga+gafa 2025 with our sunshades from the Glatz and Suncomfort by Glatz brands. spoga+gafa offers the ideal platform for presenting product innovations to our international sales partners and making new contacts. The new daily schedule allows us to prepare our appearance and welcome our partners to our stand from Tuesday onwards. We hope that this new daily sequence will lead to even more successful discussions.

Claudia Staber, Chief Marketing Officer, Glatz AG

Petromax

What was the main reason why you decided to take part in spoga+gafa 2025?

spoga+gafa offers the perfect platform to meet our retail partners and inspire others. Personal contact is essential for building long-term and trusting relationships. A good place to celebrate our special brand and strategy with our customers.

Which specific offer or product innovation will surprise your customers at your stand?

At our 500 square metre booth, we will be staging Petromax in various outdoor scenes, bringing our claim ‘Born in the Wilderness’ to life. We will also be presenting our point-of-experience concept for retailers. Our partners can look forward to the new products for 2026.

How do your products/solutions combine design and functionality for outdoor areas?

Petromax is 115 years old this year. Our products combine tradition with lifestyle and translate the authentic brand design into today's world. We inspire people to take a break from everyday life. With us, everyone can find their own wilderness, no matter where, no matter when. Pure adventure.

How will the industry develop in the next 3 years and how is your company positioned in this development?

Our newly created lifestyle centred around outdoor adventure captures the spirit of the times. Together with our partners, we want to further expand this new trend. For retailers, our new concept offers the opportunity to win over existing and new target groups all year round and to grow together.

Frank Rommersbach, CEO, Petromax

Hörmann KG Verkaufsgesellschaft

What was the main reason why you decided to take part in spoga+gafa 2025?

spoga+gafa is an important international platform for garden and leisure trends. It enables us to maintain customer contacts, tap into new target groups and present our product programme, as well as to receive valuable feedback from the industry.

Which specific offer or product innovation will surprise your customers at your stand?

We have expanded our product range to include Juno equipment houses. They offer even more choice thanks to the combination options of two designs, two roof shapes, three colours and up to 14 sizes. Optional floor-to-ceiling glazing and a light band provide additional brightness in the interior.

How do your products/solutions combine design and functionality for outdoor areas?

Our storage systems, made of robust, galvanised steel sheet with coil coating, are weatherproof, mould- and UV-resistant, as well as being easy to clean and durable. They come in a wide range of colours, designs and sizes, with optional accessories for every need.

How will the industry develop in the next 3 years and how is your company positioned in this development?

In the next three years, sustainability and durability as purchasing criteria and the demand for efficient, compact storage solutions will become increasingly important. We are positioning ourselves as a provider of well-thought-out storage systems that combine function, design and system integration.

Sebastian Fischer, Head of Sales for Storage Systems, Hörmann KG Verkaufsgesellschaft

Ooni

What was the main reason why you decided to take part in spoga+gafa 2025?

spoga+gafa has become an important part of the Ooni events calendar. It is the perfect place for us to showcase our new trailblazing cooking products, keep up to date with what’s happening across the industry, as well as spend valuable time with our clients and industry contacts.

Which specific offer or product innovation will surprise your customers at your stand?

We will be showcasing The Koda 2 and Koda 2 Pro, the latest additions to our award-winning range. As well as the record-breaking Ooni Halo Pro Spiral Dough Mixer, that sold out within 4 hours of launching in April!

How do your products/solutions combine design and functionality for outdoor areas?

Ooni’s world-class designers and engineers have poured their hearts and souls into creating exceptional, category-defining hero products that elevate cooking experiences. Thousands of hours of expertise ensure that every product touchpoint connects with users on both functional and emotional levels.

How will the industry develop in the next 3 years and how is your company positioned in this development?

Ooni has continuously pushed boundaries to elevate the cooking experience, inspired by our curiosity and passion for doing things differently and better. With Ooni, making food should be simple and memorable. We want to keep inspiring people to celebrate food and time spent together.

Lindsay Keegans, Director of Sales, EU, UK & RoW, Ooni

Biohort GmbH

What was the main reason why you decided to take part in spoga+gafa 2025?

As a premium manufacturer, we use spoga+gafa as a key platform to showcase our innovation. It is an essential part of our go-to-market strategy – where we launch new products and strengthen international partnerships.

Which specific offer or product innovation will surprise your customers at your stand?

Our gardening range is being expanded – inspired by the growing enthusiasm for gardening and the needs of our customers. Product extensions across all categories and accessories create new application possibilities within the Biohort system.

How do your products/solutions combine design and functionality for outdoor areas?

Our products stand out with smart design and practical details that enhance and simplify outdoor living. The recognition of our pergola with the Red Dot Design Award in its debut year as a new category underscores Biohort's commitment to quality, durability, and design.

How will the industry develop in the next 3 years and how is your company positioned in this development?

The garden sector will increasingly focus on durability, sustainable materials and personalized use. Biohort offers long-lasting, maintenance-free metal products for gardening, storage and outdoor living – all driven by the values of an Austrian family business.

Maximilian Priglinger, Managing Director, Biohort GmbH

Otto Graf GmbH

What was the main reason why you decided to take part in spoga+gafa 2025?

spoga+gafa offers us important access to decision-makers in the DIY industry and is a significant event for us to present our new products for the coming season to this important target group.

Which specific offer or product innovation will surprise your customers at your stand?

We will be presenting numerous new products for rainwater harvesting and gardening at the trade fair, so it's worth a visit.

How do your products/solutions combine design and functionality for outdoor areas?

Consumers are placing more and more value on an appealing design, even for rainwater tanks. With us, they can choose from a range of over 95 different shapes, colours and sizes, depending on their individual taste.

How will the industry develop in the next 3 years and how is your company positioned in this development?

Climate change is a major challenge for garden owners. During long dry periods, watering gardens with drinking water is increasingly being prohibited. The trend goes to even larger rainwater tanks and underground tank solutions. We see ourselves as ideally equipped to meet this trend.

Andreas Steigert, Director Marketing, Otto Graf GmbH