For all media enquiries about the 2008 HIA Home Ideas Show, please contact:

Marianne O'Donoghue
Marketing Manager
+61(02) 8923 8328

Robyn Brown, Red Agency

(03) 9670 8350

 

 

SHIFTING INTO CARBON NEUTRAL DRIVES EXHIBITION LEADER FORWARD

Australasia’s largest independent exhibition organiser dmg world media, today announced a major initiative to create carbon neutral shows in Australia and New Zealand, significantly reducing the company’s footprint on the global environment by eliminating greenhouse emissions.

 

Leading by example, dmg world media signed an agreement with Australian climate change company, Carbon Planet Pty Ltd, to drive a successful green strategy to assess, reduce and offset carbon emissions on their large-scale exhibitions. This process will systematically cease each targeted exhibition’s contribution to global warming.

“As our business increases and we introduce new consumer and trade exhibitions in Australia and New Zealand, we want to make sure we minimise our impact on the environment. We have taken this first step as part of a long-term business commitment to take a responsible approach to our energy usage and increase efficiency within our operations,” says Managing Director of dmg world media, Ben Brougham.

 

dmg world media have embraced the task ahead of them and nominated an initial target of ten consumer and business-to-business events in Australia and New Zealand to become carbon neutral in 2008.  These include HIA Home Ideas Show Melbourne; Melbourne at Home; the HIA Sydney and Adelaide Home Show; HIA Building and Renovation Expo (Brisbane); DesignEX / Form & Function; Foodpro; Emex (New Zealand); Foodtech Packtech (New Zealand); and Big Boys Toys (New Zealand).

 

“It’s great to see event organisers like dmg world media not only considering the carbon issue, but actually acting on the opportunity to enact change and reduce their carbon footprint,” says Carbon Planet Co-Founder and Director, Dave Sag.

 

Carbon Planet will help facilitate dmg world media’s move to carbon neutral exhibitions through a three-step action plan that begins with an assessment of exhibitions to locate the causes of greenhouse gases and the amount of emissions generated. The next step actively pursues increased energy efficiency which will be implemented through a combination of technology, education programs and modified business practices. Finally, where emissions cannot be naturally reduced, carbon credits will be purchased to negate the impact of greenhouse emissions.

 

dmg world media’s decision to create and run carbon neutral exhibitions is an investment into the company’s future business and the world’s environment. With many of the targeted exhibitions focused on the home, the company hopes to lead by example and engage others to undertake valuable energy saving initiatives.

 

For further information or to arrange an interview with a spokesperson from dmg world media, please contact:

Michelle Hampton / Susan Wood
Magnum PR
Phone: (02) 9439 9316  Mobile: 0402 308 305
Emails: michelle@magnumpr.com.au / susan@magnumpr.com.au

 

About dmg world media

www.dmgworldmedia.com.au

 

About Carbon Planet Pty Ltd

www.carbonplanet.com/

 

 

 

What a year for the award winning HIA Home Shows.

2007 was a fantastic year for the HIA Home Shows and we would like to thank you for being part of such a successful portfolio of events.

 

Feedback from the show’s which took place in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide was fantastic from exhibitors, sponsors and visitor alike. Not only did the Shows receive an abundance of visitors, look great and were good fun to be part of, they were also honoured in the exhibition industry’s excellence awards earlier this month.

 

Melbourne’s HIA Home Ideas Show won the much coveted award of Best Consumer Event of more than 10,000 square metres just pipping last year’s winner, the HIA Sydney Home Show, to the post.  

 

Another dmg world media home event was also honoured with an award. The Adelaide marketing team were celebrating for a second year running with the Adelaide Home and Garden Expo collecting the award for best Visitor Promotion Campaign for a Consumer Exhibition.

 

All in all it was a great night for dmg world media winning awards in 5 of the 6 categories in which we were nominated and we would like to express our gratitude to you, our exhibitors and partners for working with us to build such fantastic events. 

 

With such a successful year under our belts we really have something to celebrate over the festive season and we look forward to building on our success and producing great events in 2008. 

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and here’s to a great 2008!!!

Bernadette Neumann and the HIA Home Show Teams 

 

HIA Home Shows

In September 2006, dmg world media and the Housing Industry Association (HIA) announced a series of enhancements to their popular home shows.  The alliance is a strengthening of the existing relationship between dmg world media and the HIA.

The new partnership will bring with it some fantastic, unmissable new attractions including the GreenSmart Building Zone and the HIA Kitchen Showcase.

GreenSmart will display a water conservation display some great ideas on how you can reduce water wastage in your own home, If that’s not enough to wow you then make sure you visit the brand new Kitchen Showcase, displaying ten cutting edge kitchen designs, there really is something for everyone in this unmissable display.
For further information about the HIA visit www.hia.com.au

Home Index 001: - French & English - pdf format »

While the battles of yesteryear between the French and English are a thing of the past the rivalry between the two is as popular the world-over as Dom Pérignon and Pimms combined.

 

In a rare instance of solidarity, both countries unite in Sydney homeware shop, ‘French & English’ which stocks a collection of vintage-influenced furniture and furnishings from brands found on both sides of the Channel.

 

Highlights from French & English include the ‘Dunbar Collection’ from Britain, handmade furniture in rich, regal fabrics and old-world chandeliers from the kingdom’s Arlington Antiques. The French flag will be flown by names such as Le Savon (needlepoint rugs and cushions) and Maison de Meuble’s provincial French painted furniture.

 

So save the airfare – for a taste of French and English vintage home-chic, head to French & English’s stand at the show. Just be sure to leave your loyalties at the door. Au revoir/Cheers.

 

As a courtesy, it would be appreciated if the HIA Home Ideas Show is referenced in editorial copy.

 

 

For further information, including high resolution images, please contact Jemima Wade at Red Agency, jemima.wade@redagency.com.au, +61 3 9670 8350.

 

 

Home Index 002: Rocket Chair & Table Set by Dazzling - pdf format »

Whilst most jigsaw puzzles have no particular purpose, here’s one that’s worth solving.
What appears to be a magnificent garden sculpture can be pulled apart to form an outdoor furniture setting, ready to entertain friends and family in minutes – it’s a lot quicker to solve than your average jigsaw.

 

Designed by Moorrabin-based furniture company, Dazzling, the ‘Rocket’ forms a stylish five-piece outdoor furniture set, including four circular 60s style chairs plus a contemporary pyramid table.

Launching in Melbourne at the HIA Home Ideas (26 – 30 March), this innovative design provides the perfect solution for space poor inner-city dwellers.

 

Standing upright at an impressive 2.5m x 1m, the carefully crafted segments are made from plastic rattan – suitable for most weather conditions. At an RRP $1,600, this striking piece will be available in charcoal with red or beige cushions, with a neutral brown range launched later this year.

As a courtesy, it would be appreciated if the HIA Home Ideas Show is referenced in editorial copy.

 

 

Home Index 003: Bollywood Passion by art2day - pdf format »

Since India’s unique form of colourful, flamboyant cinema debuted in 1899, Bollywood has continued to romance the world’s screens.

Like a decadent film, the work of award-winning artist, Michele Havlik, depicts elephants dancing past the Taj Mahal at dusk, with a decorated hand celebrating the beautiful rich landscape.

Havlik is also the founder of new online art store ‘art2day’, which debuts at the HIA Home Ideas Show (26 – 30 March). Established to offer savvy homeowners contemporary art at affordable prices, art2day bypasses the middleman to offer customers direct access to Havlik’s latest works, all of which display her penchant for bold uses of colour.

The stretched 100% cotton canvas designs are mounted on regrowth wood frames, and available in various shapes and palettes. Commission pieces are also part of art2day’s services.

Prices range from $216 for a small (50cm x 50cm) artwork to $993 for a larger piece (90cm x 225cm). Choose your preferred design, size and style; then simply order online and have it delivered to your door.

So make a song and dance this month, and bring some exquisite Eastern design into your life with art2day!

As a courtesy, it would be appreciated if the HIA Home Ideas Show is referenced in editorial copy.

 

 

Home Index 004: Golf Guru Technologies Australia - pdf format »

How does a tee-off in your own living room sound, complete with your clubs and golf ball?

Launching at this year’s HIA Home Ideas Show, 26 - 30 March, will be Golf Guru’s ‘About Golf’ simulator, made specifically for home-use.

Use your own golf club to hit a real ball into a specially made aluminum cage1 and watch as it continues to soar (or flop) onto the projection screen2.

Up to four players can participate at any one time with 30 of the world’s famous courses including St Andrews and Pebble Beach. Fantasy golf courses are also available, bringing the game to spectacular locations such as Victoria Falls, plus Urban Golf (teeing off from buildings).

The About Golf simulator (POA) also communicates the statistics to lift the golf enthusiast’s game - carry distance, ball launch and club head speed and ball back and side spin.

Additional features include a 3D flight path and elevation angle device.
With graphics produced using the same technology to create Disney Pixar’s Toy Story and military missile-tracking technology used to accurately track the balls projection, player satisfaction is guaranteed.

So while a caddy won’t be required, be sure to have someone on hand to assist with
grabbing snacks from the kitchen. Chances are, you and your Tiger Woods alter ego won’t be leaving the course, err…living room, anytime soon.

As a courtesy, it would be appreciated if the HIA Home Ideas Show is referenced in editorial
copy.

 

 

 

Home Index 005: Creative Spray on Paving

When most people think of decorating the home, concrete is likely to be the last thing that comes to mind, until now.

Looking to Hollywood for its ideas, family run business, Creative Spray on Paving, was inspired by none other than the Pirates of the Caribbean film. No, not Orlando Bloom, but in fact the set builders, who used the latest in US concrete paving technology to create the intricate details and mysterious animals attached to the film’s famous ship, the Flying Dutchman.

Bringing this new ‘stamped overlay’ concrete bond to Australia, Creative Spray on Paving will launch the product at next week’s HIA Home Ideas Show, 26 - 30 March.
The durable, versatile flooring can be laid, sprayed and for the first time molded, giving the home an instant makeover at a fraction of the cost of re-paving.

Available in a variety of patterns (POA) including; tile, slate, brick and even wood, Creative Spray on Paving’s stamped overlay allows you to infuse an artistic flare into floors. It can be applied to any existing surface or used to produce a stand alone ornate design feature – such as a mosaic. Water, chemical and oil resistant it can be used to brighten most parts of the home inside and out.

In addition, the product avoids the need and costs related to disposing of old excavated concrete. Plus, no harsh chemicals are needed to clean it.

So, forget about paying thousands of dollars to remove old concrete, and simply spray and re-fresh the home with a little TLC (Tender Loving Concrete).

As a courtesy, it would be appreciated if the HIA Home Ideas Show is referenced in editorial copy.

See Creative Spray on Paving exhibit their extensive range of traditional surfaces (and other products) at stand K64 at the HIA Home Ideas Show, Melbourne 26 – 30 March, www.hiahomeideasshow.com.au

For further information, including high resolution images, please contact Jemima Wade at Red Agency, jemima.wade@redagency.com.au, +61 3 9670 8350.

 

About the show
Attracting up to 50,000 home enthusiasts, the HIA Home Ideas Show returns to the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre 26 - 30 March to provide fresh ideas for decorating and renovating the abode. Boasting over 250 exhibitors, popular features include: Home Beautiful magazine Design Precinct, showcasing rooms styled by Melbourne's interior elite; the new Fashionable Furnishings Parade; the Designer Forum talk-fest, Ask an Expert; the HIA GreenSmart™ Zone, HIA Kitchen and Bathroom Centre and Solar Solutions Sustainable Living Forum. Late night sessions Thursday to Saturday are a festive occasion complete with drinks in the Designer Drinks Bar, live entertainment, late night shopping specials and celebrity chefs cooking up a storm in the Clive Peeters LG Gourmet Kitchen. Be sure to take advantage of the ‘5 dollars off after 5pm’ offer on late night openings. Adult, $18; concession, $15; children 14 years and under, free. For further information and ticket bookings visit: www.hiahomeideasshow.com.au.