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When it comes to current trends, colors, materials, or designs, Paris is always an important destination. In January, three major trade fairs took place there: Maison & Objet, Paris Deco Off, and Paris Deco Home. Michael Studer, our designer and head of trimmings, was there to meet many important Gerster customers, spot trends, and analyze market opportunities.

Outdoor furniture, outdoor cushions, outdoor rugs, and parasols are clearly in vogue in the textile sector. Another trend of interest to Gerster is cushions that have a beautiful look thanks to their fringed edges, bushy effilées, or fine piping. A second noticeable trend: emotion is back. Emotional textile worlds with great attention to textile detail, with fine contrasts and exciting pattern mixes. We at Gerster are happy to embrace these trends and look forward to them!

On 21 and 22 January, we were present at the SÜDBUND Housing Fair in Backnang – and enjoyed two inspiring days with many interested trade visitors. The SÜDBUND Housing Fair is one of the most important trade fairs in the industry in Germany and offers a unique exhibition experience twice a year.

More than 100 exhibitors presented their latest trends and products in the industry. Numerous trade visitors took the opportunity to find out about our latest product developments, current home and decoration trends, and our inspiring fabric collections.

We would like to thank all visitors for their keen interest and inspiring discussions – and we are already looking forward to the next time!

The next SÜDBUND Home Fair will take place on 22 and 23 September 2026.

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On 13 and 14 January 2026, we presented our latest curtain collection for the first time at Motel One BeOne in Frankfurt. The exhibition venue was located in the immediate vicinity of the Heimtextil trade fair in Frankfurt (approx. 200 metres away), making it an ideal meeting place for trade fair visitors, customers and business partners.

We were delighted to welcome numerous visitors on both days of the exhibition. In a pleasant and friendly atmosphere, we had many inspiring and fruitful conversations. Our collection met with widespread interest and a positive response throughout.

We would like to express our sincere thanks for your trust, the intensive exchange of ideas and the many valuable contacts.

Save the Date:
Our next exhibition in Frankfurt will take place from 12 to 14 January 2027.

We look forward to welcoming you again in person next year.

At our end-of-year party, we looked back together on an eventful and successful 2025. The party was a wonderful opportunity to say thank you – for the commitment, ideas and daily dedication of our employees.

There was a particular focus on the highlights of the past year. These included exciting projects such as our participation in DesignWeek, the further development of the made-to-measure curtain configurator and the successful launch of our new website. These milestones are examples of the innovative strength and strong team spirit that characterise our company.

We also honoured our long-serving employees and recognised their many years of loyalty to the company. Good food, the traditional trainee programme and many personal conversations in a relaxed atmosphere ensured a successful conclusion to the event.

We look back with pleasure on a thoroughly successful end-of-year party and would like to thank everyone who contributed to this special evening.

At the end of the year, we would like to wish all our employees, partners and customers wishing you a wonderful, relaxing and peaceful holiday season.
We look forward to the coming year and the joint projects that lie ahead.

A particular highlight is our curtain studio, the hybrid solution for retailers. The integrated made-to-measure curtain configurator allows end customers to pick up their desired fabric directly from a sample rack in the furniture store, compare it and then configure their made-to-measure curtains. Trade fair visitors were able to see live how a perfectly coordinated, tailor-made window decoration can be created in just three steps.

This approach offers decisive advantages for trade

• This approach offers decisive advantages for trade:
• no storage required
• the space requirement is minimal
• operational expenditure is practically non-existent
• We take care of EVERYTHING

After a lot of hard work, the time has finally come: our B2B online shop is now live!
You can now browse our latest collection, check availability in real time and place your order directly and conveniently – simple, quick and available 24/7.

With our new shop, we are taking another step towards modern customer service and digital sales – for an even more efficient and pleasant working relationship.

Discover it now and get started – You can find the shop at shop.gerster.com

On 1 September 2025, eleven new trainees joined us in various departments. We extend a warm welcome to them and look forward to their fresh ideas, curiosity and team spirit.

We place particular emphasis on the rotation principle: Our trainees rotate through all relevant departments and areas within the company. This enables them to gain a comprehensive understanding of our processes, discover their strengths and develop a broad understanding of our business – from central functions to operational teams.

What sets GERSTER apart:

• A structured induction week featuring site tours and training sessions
• designated contact persons in the departments
• Rotational placements for a 360° understanding of the company
• Practical projects, regular feedback and good prospects of being taken on 

“Fresh ideas, new perspectives and team spirit – that’s exactly what the start of the training programme brings. We create the best conditions for a successful start.”

On 9 September 2025, we were delighted to welcome Dr Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister for Economic Affairs of the State of Baden-Württemberg, Thomas Dörflinger, Member of the State Parliament, and representatives from the CDU, the District Office and the town of Biberach to our company.

The focus was on insights into our company’s history spanning over 140 years, our ongoing development, and Gerster’s current business areas – ranging from innovative technical textiles for high-tech industries to our long-established retail business in home textiles. Of particular value was the discussion on the current economic situation, the importance of innovation and digitalisation, international competitiveness, and the role of small and medium-sized enterprises in Baden-Württemberg.

We would like to thank you very much for visiting us and for the constructive dialogue.
This sends a strong signal of the high regard in which Biberach and the textile industry in our region are held!