Events
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 >
Q&A The Patternistas – Workshop
Manchester Open returns on the 4th & 5th October at the Museum of Science and Industry with a full program of workshops! Come along to the Patternistas pattern workshop and be inspired by decorative cultures from around the globe: Some traditions may reach back centuries but their power still influences design today! We caught up with the… 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 >
#ThrowbackThursday Chad Lighting at BCFA Open London [Film]
The BCFA Series continues to impress and with the Manchester Open creeping up on us, we can’t help ourselves in sharing the wonderful products and exhibitors we host. Earlier in the year the BCFA Open series held it’s first ever exhibition in London. Lighting designers and manufacturers Chad Lighting told us about some of their… 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 >
Exhibitor Manufacturing: Abbotsford
West Yorkshire – an area renowned for the highly skilled manufacture of woollen textiles, is where exhibitors Abbotsford call home. Abbotsford design and make high-quality contract furnishing fabrics primarily use pure new wool, which is both natural and sustainable. This durable and inherently fire resistant material makes for an excellent choice for furnishing fabrics, meeting the… Read More >
Exhibitor Q&A: Suzanne Edwards, Design Manager for Newmor Wallcoverings
The BCFA Open series continues with it’s second Manchester Open starting on October 4th. Newmor Wallcoverings will be exhibiting at stand #1 and are planning to feature some amazing new products. We caught up with their Design manager, Suzanne Edwards to find out a bit about what they have in store for the exhibition… What… Read More >
Review: BCFA Manchester BBQ
After many successful networking events in Manchester and the London BBQ getting such a positive response, The BCFA decided it was time to do a BBQ in the north. On Wednesday 19th July BCFA members and their guests were invited to the King Street Townhouse in Manchester. The Townhouse is a beautiful venue and with… Read More >
New Designers – One Year On Highlights
At New Designers 2017 we escaped the heat in the wonderfully air conditioned One Year On. One Year On preview the newest design businesses and here we selected our highlights. Carman Machado, Carman Machado Textiles. After completing her MA in Textile Design at Chelsea College of Art & Design Carman applied for a studio at Cockpit… Read More >
Manchester School of Art Excels at New Designers
It is hard to miss the current excitement around New Designers 2017 and yesterday our Design Insider team visited Part Two, in our fist post we showcased out top picks, you can see the post here. However, the innovation at Manchester School of Art was so engaging we felt that they deserved their own post! Manchester… Read More >