The Furniture Component Expo will host a comprehensive one-stop shop of the latest trends and innovations across the furniture supply chain. The show, held at the Telford International Centre on 24-25 April, is sponsored by BeA UK (Fastening Systems), Carpenter and The Vita Group.
The event will feature interactive exhibits and demonstrations that bring the latest components to life. Visitors will be able to see these parts in action and learn how they can be used to create functional and innovative furniture.
The Innovation Trail offers exhibitors a unique platform to showcase their products and services to potential buyers. Attendees will vote for their favourite innovation, with the winner receiving extensive post-show publicity and the chance to present to a high-profile audience.
The seminar theatre has a programme for learning and discussion. A bespoke presentation will be given by Naomi Steemson, Department for Business and Trade international trade advisor, who will provide an overview of the services offered by the department while outlining the role of international trade advisors – the DBT’s experts in connecting businesses with export opportunities. She will also discuss initiatives such as the UK Export Academy, UK Export Finance and trade missions.
‘The session will provide a comprehensive guide to the advice, support and promotion available for British furniture businesses wanting to grow and export, including the wide range of tools and resources provided by the DBT to assist businesses on their exporting journeys,’ says Phil Spademan, BFM md.
The seminar programme also features talks on best practice, sustainability, workforce and apprenticeships, alongside a workshop on carbon footprint and net zero. The opening day of the event will also feature two panel discussions: Automation vs Skills: Friend or Foe? and Fire Regulations: What Next?
‘This is a hugely important topic for our industry and the Furniture Component Expo 24. The session will see experts from their fields offering their perspectives and insights into the research, which has been conducted since the announcement of the Government consultation on the regulations. The BFM is seeking input into creating a round table discussion beyond the exhibition to present to Government as a further industry response. This will provide an invaluable opportunity to collate viewpoints across the sector,’ says Spademan.
BFM members will also have free access to Club BFM, an exclusive lounge where refreshments will be available.
LIST OF EXHIBITORS
AE Sewing Machines; Al-Rehman Fabrics; Anderton Board & Packaging; Assyst Bullmer; BeA Fastenings; Camco; Carpenter; Clockwork Components; Comfortex; CPS (Wales); CS Osborne; DispatchTrack; Fibre Components; Fibreline; Fryetts Fabrics; Glazpart; Go Workhorse; Handy; Höpke Möbelstoff-Handels; JJ Smith; Lavrasul; LCK-International; Leggett & Platt; Limoss; MotionItalia; Nagro Frames; Peak Converters; Pennine Labels; Ramsey Timber; RJ Binnie; SD Products; Sebatex UK; Sedac-Meral; Simpson Packaging; Tabatex; Talbotts Biomass Energy Systems; Tavelmo/Movelta; The Insert Company; The Sofa Specialists (Pathfinder); Trentside Products; Triumph Needle Company; Tyler Hardwoods; Verisio; Vetigraph CAD & Automated Cutting; Vita Group; Wade Spring; Westmid Logistics and Woods Packaging.
