For Iain James, Long Point was an opportunity to showcase new collections of occasional furniture in Cluster oak and Burr elm, which met with particular success. Both ranges feature square-edged profiling along with the addition of a refined polished finish, to complement classical and contemporary upholstery.
A key story for Hartmann was its environmental message. As one of the leading manufacturers of solid wood and lacquered cabinet and dining furniture in Europe, it is conscious of its responsibility for the environment and future generations. Each year it plants about 7,000 trees to replace those used in production. It generates its own electricity, with more than 5,000 photovoltaic modules saving over 700tons of CO2 every year. Waste wood is used to heat its production facilities, saving another 950tons of CO2.
Polish family-owned upholstery company Ramaro has set its sights on the UK and Irish markets with its modern and contemporary soft cover styles. France, Germany, Belgium, Austria and the Netherlands are its main export markets for its modular and fixed models.
Wiemann has recently refurbished its Long Eaton showroom, which gave the opportunity to highlight the latest accessories for the bestselling Monaco, part of its VIP collections, and discuss its installation service.
