IFFS, enjoyed a reputation for quality and diversity
IFFS expects to attract visitors from over 100 countries - as I've mentioned, it's an eminently international affair, with the kind of global appeal that makes it accessible for every nationality. Case in question - two UK suppliers (London's design-led Andrew Martin is already well established here) decided to exhibit at…
The grand designs of International Furniture Fair Singapore (IFFS)
Singapore's key furniture event certainly covers a lot of ground. Each March, it's the locus of the International Furniture Fair Singapore (IFFS), the ASEAN Furniture Show (AFS), The Decor Show and The Hospitality Show - as well as the Hospitality Design Furniture Luxurious Project Asia …
May Design Series
The May Design Series, a new commercial contract and retail trade event, provides a single destination for four of the most important design trade exhibitions, from 19th-21st May, at London’s ExCeL.
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The May Design Series comprises: Interiors LDN, a homage to the best contemporary British and international designs in …
Multiyork refurbishment continues
Multiyork opened its new Harrogate store on Station Parade on 16th March, as part of its ongoing store refurbishment programme. Following its recent relocation from Parliament Street, the new 8000 sq ft store will house the latest collections from Multiyork, as well as ranges from Feather & Black.
The store is one of the first to introduce Mul…
Furniture Makers convene in Westminster
The Furniture Makers’ Company, the British furnishing industry’s central organisation, charity and patron, hosted its third annual confederation lunch in The Churchill Room at the House of Commons on Tuesday 19th March. The event brought together some of furnishing industry’s most senior figures with MPs to discuss the …
California board hears comments on furniture FR rule
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation held a hearing on Wednesday marking the end of a six-week public comment period on the state's proposed new upholstered furniture flammability standard.
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A story in the Chicago Tribune reported t…
Pure LatexBliss launches Asia sales with Sofamark in Hong Kong
LatexBliss has opened its first retail location in Asia, partnering with Hong Kong's largest furniture retailer, Sofamark, to bring its latex bedding products to this growing market. The company said the move is the first step in its growth plans for the China market.
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The latex bedding pro…
Manchester Furniture Show
This year’s Manchester Furniture Show will take place from 14-17th July, and has already attracted a significant number of first-time exhibitors – Kingstown Furniture, Greenapple, Ideal Products and major European upholstery supplier Lyra Group among them.
Ideal Products’ MD Steve Jayes says: “As we looked to increase our…
FIRA workshop to explore bariatric seating standards
The first standard for bariatric seating is being devised by experts at FIRA, which is calling on manufacturers, specifiers, clinicians, mobility experts, carers and users to provide valuable insight.
On Wednesday 20th March, FIRA’s experienced consultancy team is holding a stakeholder workshop to provide a forum to dis…
New MD to reinvigorate Nolte Mobel
German bedroom furniture manufacturer Nolte Mobel has appointed a new MD to spearhead its operations in the UK and Ireland. Geoff Hawkes, who was head-hunted from his previous position as operations director for German kitchen brand Nobilia, has plans to make a range of operational improvements at Nolte Mobel this year – from enhancing c…
Innovative design at the SaloneSatellite exhibition
Euroluce, the International Lighting Exhibition, will be strategically located in four pavilions between the Porta Ovest and Porta Sud. A wide range of lighting solutions – from indoor, outdoor and special-purpose lighting to lighting systems and illumination technology software, will be displayed in a 38,000m² space.
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