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Stand and
Deliver
Cabinet Maker speaks to the
chairman of the South West
Furniture Manufacturers Agents
& Representatives Federation
(SWFMARF), Patrick Gulliford,
about this year’s edition of the
South West Show
Perhaps the most attention within the South West furniture “Sherborne is launching new
grabbing exercise of the last industry.” ranges and products exclusively
few weeks was claimed by An intense amount of planning for the show, as are a fair
the circus that is the English and thought has gone into proportion of other businesses.
Premiership. Indeed, the nation’s this year’s event – once again There are also a number of firms
elite footballing institutions held at the Sedgemoor Auction making their debuts at the show
scrambled manically over the Centre in Somerset – and that and it is great to see companies
now passed deadline of the fact is instantly visible by the like Kingstown Furniture and
player transfer window – all lined rearranged timing of the show. Charltons confirming their
with an obscene fistful of money. “We decided to move it a month attendance. It just all highlights
The major representative earlier to September this year the opportunities available at
from the South West of England, so that the event doesn’t collide this event.”
Southampton FC, veered against with any other conflicting Mini Divani, Core Products,
this popular grain and placed its industry show,” says Patrick. Westbridge and Alstons are
house in order long before the “It gives us something just some of the other names
ensuing madness, conducting all unique this time round and all among the near 60 companies
business in a preparatory manner customers can come safe in the South West and the number of exhibiting.
and well before the much-hyped knowledge that any product they companies exhibiting here this In addition to this stellar and
deadline hour. buy will be on their shop floor year reflects that. It’s a good eclectic line-up, both the first
And so, this trend seems to long before the festive season.” feeling to give a bit back to the and second days of the event will
have extended towards the As you could imagine, Cabinet area that I’ve served during my also extend its opening hours
furnishing industry for that very Maker speaks to the independent career.” beyond the norm and well into
same territory. The 2013 South retail sector on a regular basis Over the past few weeks, the the evening.
West Furniture Show is all ready and it was pretty evident that the magazine has been inundated “I predict Wednesday will be a
to open its doors for three days industry’s major summer trade with stores eager to express that really busy day because the late
on Tuesday 17 September and event, the Manchester Furniture they will be attending the event hours will allow independents
plans are in place to make this Show, was just too much of a and their delight at having such with little or no additional staff
year’s edition the greatest yet. stretch for some location-wise. a show on their doorstep. Indeed, to come and visit the show,” says
“The demand for space from In response to this demand, Three Rivers Furniture from Truro Patrick, before concluding: “Trust
exhibitors at this year’s event has the South West Show caters is taking its entire staff roster me, we’ve done our very best to
been overwhelming,” enthuses in providing a similarly crucial and “making a day of it”, as think of everything!”
Patrick Gulliford, chairman of the industry show for those who owner Matthew Hurst put it. Read on to find out what some
SWFMARF. can’t afford to lock their shops up So what have visitors got to of the exhibitors will be unveiling
“Feedback from exhibitors and for three days and head north. look forward to at this year’s at this year’s show.
visitors attending previous shows “I’m privileged to have been edition?
has been fantastic and we’ve appointed as chairman of the “Alongside those with floor
done our upmost to ramp up our association and be in charge of space, we’ll be seeing a lot of
advertising of the show so that the committee organising the companies bringing show vans
all the companies will receive show,” continues Patrick. filled with their respective For more information visit
the best exposure possible “This show is vital to the products,” reveals Patrick. swfmarf.sharepoint.com
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SHERBORNE aNcient mariner Alstons UPHOLSTERY rose bay furniture
Sherborne, the British manufacturer Ancient Mariner supplies an eclectic Alstons Upholstery is an award- Rose Bay Furniture has been
of electric lift & rise recliners, is mix of handmade occasional winning family-run business and established for over six years and
delighted to present its first range furniture, leather chairs and one of the leading upholstery has imported over one thousand
of electric adjustable beds. Using a accessories made from mango, manufacturers in the UK. Established containers in this time. Over
specially developed new action, the mahogany and recycled teak. in 1951, it has gained an enviable this period it has adapted to the
new designs are backed by a five-year reputation for manufacturing great economic climate and the needs of
guarantee. These beds are available British furniture, with guaranteed its clients, offering both value for
in five sizes from 2’6” to 6’ and with deliveries and high quality back up money and quality assured products.
a choice of four mattresses and two service.
headboards.
www.sherborneupholstery.co.uk www.ancientmarinerfurniture.co.uk www.alstons.co.uk www.rosebayfurniture.co.uk
CONTEMPO Furniture M.A. PLATT WESTBRIDGE FURNITURE KOZEESLEEP
Contempo design and manufacture M.A. Platt has been manufacturing DESIGNS Kozeesleep and Restus Beds have
British-made furniture for the living in the UK for over 100 years and Westbridge Furniture Designs been manufacturing in Yorkshire for
room, bedroom, dining room and will be exhibiting its large range of Limited was established in 2004 with over 30 years. The companies cover
even kids rooms. The company’s ethos occasional pieces. Available in teak, a clear vision to develop the finest the whole spectrum from budget
is to design and create innovative mahogany medium oak, and light furniture designs, manufactured in offerings to pocket sprung luxury
furniture that stands out from the oak, these British-made pieces will the highest quality materials to the models. Latest ranges include latex,
imported crowd, by producing fresh match many ranges that customers exacting standards of the industry’s memory foam, anti-microbial and
new designs in order to stay a step have bought previously and leading craftsmen. anti-odour sleep systems.
ahead of the competition. All furniture complement all new ranges.
is made to order and offers scope for
customisation.
www.con-tempofurniture.co.uk roger_chappell_agency@yahoo.co.uk www.westbridgefurniture.com www.kozeesleep.co.uk
royams FURMANAC kingstown furniture original Bedstead Company
Royams established its family Furmanac is a family-run company Kingstown Furniture will present OBC crafts quality metal beds for
business in 1980 having recognised and is the largest manufacturer its latest selection of bedroom and discerning customers across the
the need for various types of seating. of adjustable beds in the UK. The living furniture collections. Each globe. Unlike many companies,
As a person’s size, weight and height company is also a producer of made- range has been designed to provide OBC control every part of the
differs, so does mobility. Royams not to-measure, rise and recline chairs, customers with the greatest choice development process, from the
only offers a variety of seating sizes, which are available in a variety of of value for money assembled initial design through to final quality
but has also become a specialist styles and at extremely competitive bedroom furniture on the market. control, packaging and despatch.
in both design and construction prices. Its years of experience, Whatever your customer’s style, you www.obc-uk.net
of furniture, which can provide combined with the finest quality will find a quality range to suit their
mechanical assistance. materials, offer the customer rest, needs.
relaxation and rejuvenation.
www.royams.net www.furmanac.co.uk www.kingstown.co.uk
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PARIS
the international meeting place for furniture professionals
iN PaRis
hall 7 - lEVEl 3
Free admission for furniture professionals,
registration and details of our services available on www.espritmeuble.com
FROM 16 th tO 19 th NOVEMBER 2013
30.000 M 2 - 200 BRaNds ExhiBitiNg
For further information please contact:
caroline.costa@espritmeuble.com or camille.bouillot@espritmeuble.com or by telephone on: +33 (0)1 80 48 18 35
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SHAKESPEARE BEDS YEOMAN UPHOLSTERY MAGNIFEX RELAXSAN
Shakespeare Beds and Kozee Sleep Yeoman Upholstery remains an Magniflex is part of Gruppo Magni, Relaxsan is part of Gruppo Magni,
(Midlands) have been supplying independantly-owned upholstery Italy’s largest mattress manufacturer. Italy’s largest mattress manufacturer.
retailers throughout the UK and manufacturer supplying the Its main ethos is to be a responsible It produces a wide range of
abroad for decades from their retail trade nationwide. A caring supplier as an environmentally- mattresses and accessories for
premises in Birmingham. Their family business which spans four friendly company and provide sleeping and distributes to over 80
products range from open coil generations, its reputation has products which have as little impact countries worldwide. The company
to hand side-stitched pocketed been built upon an unswerving as possible on the environment. has a 335,000sq ft factory and
mattresses and are produced by commitment to quality, exacting produces 10,000 mattresses per day.
experienced craftsmen with the standards and traditional
the latest technology and advanced craftsmanship.
materials.
www.shakespearebeds.co.uk www.yeomanupholstery.co.uk www.magniflex.com www.relaxsanmagniflex.com
missana Collection BRITANNIA MIRRORS XYZ KJV FURNITURE
Missana Collection is a family- Britannia Mirrors Ltd has been XYZ is a leading supplier of tub KJV Furniture is an upholstery
owned and operated business that established for over 20 years and and occasional chairs in the UK, wholesale business set up by Kevin
can supply handmade personalised still remains a family-run business. offering a large range from stock as France. Kevin has commissioned a
items of high quality to meet clients’ Britannia Mirrors Ltd offers one of well as making a selected range in local manufacturer to produce an
individual needs and desires. Since the most comprehensive range of customers’ own fabrics. The business exclusive range of transitional and
its beginning, Missana has been quality framed and unframed mirrors has continued to show growth in the traditional upholstery at competitive
involved with contemporary style in the industry. challenging marketplace, last year prices. He has combined this with an
with a timeless and eclectic design, alone showing a growth of 23%. exciting range of imported leather
working with designers from around recliner models to offer a one-stop
the world. solution to the independent retailer.
charlesworth.j@sky.com www.britanniamirrorsltd.co.uk www.xyzagencies.co.uk www.kjv-furniture.co.uk
the cotswold chair co THE OLD ENGLISH BED H & H COllection SMART TRADING Mirrors
The Cotswold Chair Co. provides COMPANY H & H Collection is pleased to Smart Trading Mirrors is a
British-made comfortable upholstery The Old English Bed Company is announce the introduction of a new manufacturer of wall hung mirrors
with a traditional taste. It has a wide enjoying considerable success with range of crystal lamps that will be on in pine and oak as well as Farrow and
range of fixed chairs, recliners and lift its range of traditional hand-side show at the event. Ball painted finishes.
and rise chairs with a choice of wood stitched beds, adjustable beds,
finishes and the option of foam or headboards and innovative ottoman
pocket sprung seats. Together with storage bases. The company offers
our top grade fabrics, Cotswold special sizes and a unique own-
can provide a complete upholstery branding solution to help maintain
collection. retailers’ margins.
www.oldenglishbeddingcompany.
www.cotswoldco.com co.uk www.hhcollections.co.uk www.smart-trading.co.uk
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Hereford GFA are keen to introduce the eye catching Hereford to their real leather recliner range. The Hereford is a substantial chair offering supreme comfort and support. Available in both a traditional cream and saddle brown leather, and complete with circular cherry finish base with a cover match insert. Boasting a detailed padded back and headrest for ultimate relaxation and an easily accessible adjustment knob to help you recline effortlessly into your preferred position, this model has all the features of ‘high end’ at a fraction of the cost. For more information on our complete real leather recliner range please contact us on 01291 645080, email us at sales@gfa.uk.com or visit our website at www.gfa.uk.com
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DREAMLAND BEDS call salotti jc & mp smith PJ & SIMMONYX
Dreamland Beds is based in the Call Salotti is a manufacturer of JC & MP Smith is a family-owned and P J & Simonyx has been
Midlands and is idealy suited for fine quality Italian suites and offers managed company that has been manufacturing in Yorkshire since
national distribution. Pictured above a wide range of models available producing cottage suites, fireside 1986 and offers a complete range of
is the Aurora Bedstead in an antique both in fabric and leather made for chairs and show wood furniture crown veneered occasional furniture
brass. longevity and for the user’s comfort. for the UK market since 1960. It is in mahogany, cherry and light oak.
constantly developing new designs All products are ready assembled and
to keep in line with customer delivered in seven to 10 days.
requirements. Its complete range is
designed, built and upholstered at
the firm’s factory in High Wycombe
using the finest materials.
www.dreamlandbeds.co.uk www.callsalotti.it andrewjlip@msn.com andrewjlip@msn.com
CWYF MINI DIVANI JR IMPORTS HONEY B DESIGNS
CWYF International continues to Mini Divani is an Italian leather JR Imports is a wholesaler from Honey B Designs is very pleased to
rapidly expand its furniture import show wood suite manufacturer. stock of leather and fabric sofas. be able to bring its product ranges
and wholesale business, specialising Mini Divani can make any model The company quotes a four week to the South West Show for the first
in furniture supplies to retailers in any combination in a choice of maximum delivery lead time, so time. Already established and well
both on the high street and online. nine leather colours and nine wood the retailer has no need to hold any known throughout Ireland for its
An increasingly diverse customer colours. The company only uses stock and can quote their customers high standards and quality of its
focus has seen CWYF develop a fully genuine Italian hides. a speedy service. The business also oak and pine furniture, Honey B will
integrated drop ship service with UK specialises in direct containers at be launching new product lines at
nationwide carrier networks, helping highly competitive prices through the show, namely the Buckingham
its clients, both large and small, JR Direct. Acacia range.
service today’s consumer market.
www.cwyfinternational.com www.minidivani.com m.dem@btinternet.com www.honeybdesigns.co.uk
GLOBAL FURNITURE DIRECT annaghmore RESTWELL MAGOWAN ORIGINALS
Global Furniture Direct is a well Annaghmore is launching its Restwell is the furniture division Magowan Originals is a progressive
established and very popular Devon- new Harvest Oak bedroom of Drive Medical Ltd and has been import and sales company. The
based wholesale company. Products range at the South West Show. formed to target the furniture retail business specialises in the supply of
are selected to suit most rooms and Elegant, stylish and affordable, the market with its developing product quality product ranges to the retail
any budget. Global Furniture Direct Harvest Oak bedroom collection portfolio. Restwell adheres to a trade. All products supplied undergo
prides itself on the high quality and offers outstanding value for money. production and distribution strategy strict quality control checks in the
standards that it has become known that guarantees a superior product company’s own factory to ensure
for. range and a level of service that’s that the very highest standards are
second to none. achieved and maintained.
www.globalfurnituredirect.co.uk www.annaghmoreagencies.com www.restwellchairs.co.uk www.magowanoriginals.com
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SIESTA BEDS rainbow upholstery CORE PRODUCTS JAVA LIVING
Siesta Beds has over 25 years of Rainbow Upholstery has a large Core Products aims to bring Java Living offers well priced high
manufacturing experience in the range of products encompassing customers a selection of product quality bedroom and dining furniture
UK. Building on the success of its traditional and contemporary ranges and constantly strive to with a regular delivery service to the
Siesta Comfort and Quality Assured designs. From exclusive designs to improve and upgrade its existing independent retailers across the UK.
range of pocketed and open coil beds, the lower budget suites, Rainbow can products. All ranges offer value for The company will be exhibiting
as well as its reputation for value, cater for all tastes and pockets. money in these challenging times. its new Toulouse dining collection
service and flexibility, Siesta Beds is with its stylish curves and beautiful
launching the Mayfair collection in grain patterns along with more
2013. established ranges.
kevin.robertson1@hotmail.com www.rainbowupholstery.co.uk www.coreproducts.co.uk www.javaliving.com
CELEBRITY FURNITURE CHARLTONS FURNITURE WINDSOR PINE MOONRAKER BEDS
Celebrity has been manufacturing Charltons distributes its collections Windsor Pine and Oak Beds offers a Moonraker Beds is a British bed
quality furniture for over 25 years of furniture all over the UK to fabulous range of pine and oak bed manufacturer servicing the South
and is now one of the UK’s leading selected stockists. It doesn’t believe frames made in the UK. These are West with a second to none service
manufacturers of rising/reclining in supplying the cheapest product available in a choice of finishes in and quality range of divan sets and
chairs. The company now offers a possible, but rather prefers to feel every imaginable size. The company mattresses. The company offers a
range of recliners that are all made that the customer should experience services the South West every two bespoke service and will personalise
by fully trained upholsterers to the a hassle free supply, where delivery is weeks and bespoke services are labels on display models to take
highest quality and performance prompt, information is quick to come available. away those internet blues.
standards at its Derbyshire factories. by, and the product brings a smile to
customers’ faces.
www.celebrity-furniture.co.uk www.charltonsfurniture.co.uk www.windsorpinebeds.co.uk www.moonrakerbeds.com
The 2013 South West Show
The 2013 South West Furniture
Show is held at The Sedgemoor
Auction Centre Junction 24
Market Way, North Petherton
Somerset, TA6 6DF
PHOENIX FURNITURE EXPOlINE HEALTHIPOSTURE Tuesday 17th September
Phoenix Furniture is a UK Expoline will be exhibiting the HealthiPosture designs and 9.30am - 7.30pm
manufacturer of a large range of Denver collection, which is hand manufactures a complete range of
Wednesday 18th September
quality pine bedroom and living crafted and made to replicate the beds, mattresses and headboards
furniture in a large choice of stained look of aged wood in quality materials and a range of 9.30am - 9.00pm
and painted finishes. The company sizes. The company is based in the Thursday 19th September
offers a bespoke service and is also Midlands and is idealy suited for 9.30am - 4.30pm
a UK importer of the ever popular national distribution.
Siena Oak bedroom and living range.
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Pages/SouthWestFurnitureShow.
www.phoenixwoodfurniture.co.uk johndaveysales@fsmail.net www.healthiposture.co.uk aspx
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