TRIPOLI, LIBYA – February 3, 2025 – Group Zahi, a vanguard of innovative interior solutions, marked a transformative presence at the recently concluded Libya Food 2025 exhibition, held January 26–29 at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds. The event, inaugurated by His Excellency Mohammed Al-Hawaij, Minister of Economy of the Libyan Government, served as a nexus for global food industry leaders, with over 220 companies from 17 nations converging to advance North Africa’s food security and technological innovation.
Strategic Synergy Between Design and Functionality
While the expo’s primary focus centered on food production and agricultural technologies, Group Zahi seized the platform to underscore the critical role of interior design in optimizing industrial and commercial environments. Introducing Arkno Furniture (MillerKnoll’s authorized dealer in Libya) and The International Carpets and Flooring Center, the team showcased how ergonomic, hygienic, and sustainable spatial design directly enhances operational efficiency and user well-being in food-sector facilities.
Pioneering Solutions for Modern Challenges
Group Zahi became a microcosm of cutting-edge design principles, featuring:
MillerKnoll – modular seating systems, engineered for high-traffic hospitality zones
Dortek – hygienic door solutions, meeting ISO 14001 standards for food-safe environments
Gerflor – anti-slip, chemical-resistant flooring with 10-year warranties [shall not cover damage due to normal wear of obsolescence of the product]
Deckon – suspended ceilings integrating acoustic and thermal regulation
Rosss – space-optimized stacking systems for storage efficiency
“Food production facilities demand interiors that harmonize stringent hygiene protocols with human-centric design,” noted Group Zahi’s General Manager, Mr. Mohamed Amar Hreba. “Our solutions bridge this gap through materials science and anthropometric engineering.”
Certifications as Cornerstones of Collaboration
The delegation emphasized their global certifications – including FISP, ISO 14001, and British Standard 5852:2006 compliance – during 83 structured B2B meetings with local and international exhibitors. These discussions explored partnerships to reimagine:
– Food processing plants through antimicrobial surface integrations
– Retail spaces via biophilic design principles
– Logistics hubs using modular, scalable architectures
Academic Alignment with Libya’s Development Vision
Minister Al-Hawaij’s inaugural address highlighted Libya’s commitment to “sectoral modernization through international cooperation” – a vision Group Zahi operationalized through:
1. Evidence-Based Design: Presenting case studies on workflow optimization in UAE food parks
2. Circular Economy Models: Demonstrating Gerflor’s 67% reusable flooring components
3. Neuroarchitecture: Illustrating how Deckon’s chromatic ceiling systems enhance worker productivity
Forward Momentum
With 47 follow-up meetings scheduled post-expo, Group Zahi anticipates collaborations to redefine Libya’s food infrastructure landscape. As the nation positions itself as North Africa’s emerging trade hub, the fusion of culinary innovation and avant-garde interior design promises to set new regional benchmarks.
Contact Group Zahi
+218 91 5018 091 | enquiry@arknofurniture.com
10.52.342 (A Block) Al-Nofliyen, Tripoli, Libya
Note: Event statistics sourced from Libya Herald, Libyan Express, and Ministry of Economy briefings.
Citations:
[1] https://www.libyanexpress.com/libya-food-expo-draws-record-global-turnout/
[2] https://libyaherald.com/2025/01/6th-libya-food-2025-exhibition-to-showcase-130-international-exhibitors-from-17-countries/
[3] https://www.icffair.com/event/libyafood-expo-2025/
[4] https://libyareview.com/52521/libya-food-expo-2025-begins-in-tripoli/
[5] https://libyareview.com/52003/tripoli-hosts-6th-libya-food-expo-2025/
