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Creativity in the City: Milliken for London Design Festival
Milliken’s Clerkenwell showroom will become a celebration of creativity in the city for this year’s London Design Festival (LDF). On launch night, September 19th, Katie Treggiden will be in conversation with leading design journalist Josh Fehnert of Monocle magazine exploring the themes raised in the book and specifically the opportunities and challenges raised for creatives… Read More >
#ThrowbackThursday Manufacturing: Newmor Wallcoverings
Last year Design Insider took a look inside Newmor Wallcoverings unique manufacturing plant. With the Manchester Open just a few weeks away we thought we’d pull this out of the archives to show you how they work from the inside… Based in Welshpool, only 4 miles from the English/Welsh border, Newmor is the largest independent commercial wallcovering… Read More >
This year at DesignJunction with Will Sorrell
On the lead up to London Design Festival we caught up with Design Junctions Event Director Will Sorrell to find out what we can expect at this years event. So, back again this year at kings cross? What makes this location special? Two things. The geographic location – five tube lines, two national rail stations,… Read More >
Exhibitor Q&A: Bisley – Ralph Hearnshaw, Commercial Director
Bisley are the British success story of workplace solutions. With a factory producing over 15,000 items a week they are one of the leading suppliers of office storage and furniture products. Ralph Hearnshaw, their Commercial Director answered a few of our questions in the running to the Manchester Open exhibition. Bisley will be exhibiting at… Read More >
Hotel Show Dubai – One Week to Go!
The Hotel Show Dubai provides a 360 degree view of the market with over 600 exhibitors from over 85 countries showcasing products across interiors, lighting and design, technology, security, catering equipment and more. Starting with the days that suit your working life best: 18-20th September – Monday/Tuesday and Wednesday. Design Insider/the British Contract Furnishing Association will… Read More >
The Hotel Show: Dubai announces 2017’s new features…
The Hotel Show Dubai, the largest, longest-standing and most comprehensive hospitality trade show in the Middle East and Africa, is announcing a host of new features for its 18th edition in September 2017. For the first time in 2017, the annual exhibition will form a core part of a brand-new industry mega-event ‘Dubai International Hospitality… Read More >
Manufacturing: Orangebox
Orangebox are exhibiting at this years Manchester Open on stand 28 – We take a look at their processes and their thoughts on environmental impact. Environmental impact and sustainability is an ever changing and complex subject where it is easy to make false claims. Which is why in Orangebox’s Welsh manufacturing facilities have collated our ongoing… Read More >
Exhibitor Q&A: Edmund Bell
Exciting new ranges by Edmund Bell will be spotlighted on stand 7 at the Manchester Open and all Interior Designers and Specifiers are cordially invited to come along and be amongst the first to preview these innovative ideas from this leading supplier. We were able to have a few questions answered about what to expect… Read More >
Manufacturing: Ena Shaw Contract
With the Manchester Open approaching we discover the different manufacturing processes from the exhibitors. Ena Shaw tell us about 3 different stages in the manufacturing process of their quality contract curtains… 1. Pinch Pleat Machine An automated pinch pleat machine is used to manufacture pinch pleat curtains on our express line; a pinch pleat is a… Read More >
Manufacturing: Johnson Tiles
Johnson Tiles is the UK’s leading manufacturer and importer of ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles, based in the heart of The Potteries in Stoke-on-Trent. You can find them at the Manchester Open on Stand 19/20. Since starting back in 1901, Johnson Tiles has remained the most dynamic and creative force within its industry,… Read More >
Exhibitor Q&A: Josh Ralton, Office Manager at Agua Fabrics
As contract market leaders in the production of performance upholstery fabrics, you would be mad to miss out on an opportunity to meet with Agua Fabrics. You will be able to find them at stand 30 where they will be showing some of their newest designs. Office Manager, Josh Ralton was kind enough to answer… Read More >
NEW BCFA Member Belfield Furnishings will be at Manchester Open
Introducing Belfield Furnishings on stand 2 Belfield Furnishings are one of Europe’s leading manufacturers to the holiday and leisure industries. Formed in 2002, Belfield Furnishings manufacture, wholesale and distribute upholstered furniture, soft furnishings, curtains, accessories, mattresses and beds.Belfield specialise in contract furnishings, with a huge range of crib 5 fabrics sourced from across the globe…. Read More >
Designer Q&A: Anthony Hickman, Ulster
With the BCFA’s first ever event in Ireland just around the corner, we took the time to talk to Ulster Carpets‘ Head of Design, Anthony Hickman. Anthony tells us about his journey into the design world and how the Irish design industry is growing.How did you get into carpet design and what do you love about… Read More >