Exhibitor sell-out for January Furniture Show
The all-new January Furniture Show has sold out on exhibitor space, confirming its status as the must-attend furniture event of 2015. The three-day industry showcase, being held from 13th to 15th January at the NEC, Birmingham, will play host to more than 300 exhibitors across four halls plus the Pavilion.
Laraine Janes, co-organiser of the show, commented: “Since we announced last January that a new format furniture show would be held at the NEC in January 2015, the industry has got behind us and supported us all the way. The message has been loud and clear: the industry wants an annual show, it wants it in January. And it wants it at the NEC.”
The show, set to be the industry’s single biggest trade event for the furniture and furnishings sector next year, has attracted most of the industry’s major names, including a number of popular suppliers that have not been seen at the show for several years. The line up includes Parker Knoll, Duresta, G Plan Upholstery, Westbridge, Baker, Lebus, Ercol, Furniture Origins, Sherborne, Alstons, Mark Webster, Breasley and Vogue.
The level of support and early close of exhibitor sales has prompted organisers to book all five main halls – including Halls 4 and 5 – for the 2016 show, which runs from Sunday 24 – Tuesday 26 January. Organisers say they are developing a brand new, innovative floorplan, recognising historic positions of key exhibitors and creating a more balanced, buyer-friendly show.