Archetech Issue 22 2016 | Page 91

A DESIGNER’S HAVEN AT JANUARY FURNITURE SHOW Carpets, Ball & Young, Brockway, Cavalier Carpets, Edel Telenzo, Forbo Flooring, Furlong Flooring, Interfloor, Kenton Floors, Mastercraft Rugs, Trinity Creations, Victoria Carpets and Westex. Said Mike Symonds of SMG: “We’re pleased to be part of the 2016 show, offering visitors the chance to see a number of flooring companies in a specially designed branded area. The January Furniture Show team have made exhibiting at its show seamless, therefore creating a simple, more inclusive event.” The Fabric Pavilion will see renowned exhibitors such as The Isle Mill, Barker & Barker, Titley & Marr, Baker & Grey, Swaffer, Essente and Kobe. The 2016 show will mark the 26th consecutive year that a trade furniture show has been held at the NEC, Birmingham, making the event one of the most established in the industry. It is set to remain the biggest furniture event in the UK next year. Designers heading to the 2016 January Furniture Show (24-27 January, Birmingham NEC) will find a world of inspiration under one roof with the new fabric and flooring features joining the wealth of top name furniture and furnishing brands. The all new Fabric Pavilion and Flooring Showcase have been added to the industry’s biggest annual trade event to create a one-stop shop of the latest furniture and furnishings for designers, buyers and specifiers. Said event co-director, Theresa Raymond: “The January Furniture Show offers an unmatched opportunity to view Over 450 major names will be exhibiting such as Parker Knoll, Lebus, Ultra Furniture, VIDA, Serene Furnishings, TCS, Rauch, Nolte Mobel, Tetrad, Alstons, Sherborne, Buoyant U pholstery, Baker Furniture, Gallery Direct, Blue Bone, Duresta, Willis & Gambier and Stone the Crows. The show expects to attract over 16,000 buyers including retailers, contract buyers, interior designers, architects and developers. The Flooring Showcase has been launched in partnership with buying group SMG and is now full with over 20 companies exhibiting. Designers will get to see big names including Abingdon Flooring, Associated Weavers, Axminster Page 91 - Archetech Organisers are ramping up for a bigger and better show following the success of 2015’s event. Responding to feedback from exhibitors and visitors, the 2016 show will run over four days with a Sunday opening and span Halls 1 to 5. the latest collections from anyone who is anyone in furnishings. The new flooring and fabric areas will expand the furnishings offer making it easier for designers to view and gain all the information they need in one go.” Online registration for the January Furniture Show has already opened and visitors can see the full list of exhibitors for 2016 and secure their free badge by visiting www.januaryfurnitureshow.com