INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

Hear from the best of Manchester and January Furniture Show exhibitors

Through creating a business, maintaining a position in the market and overcoming challenges, each exhibitor has their own story.

Discover what makes a company stand out and perform year-on-year from key figures in the industry.

Furniture Shows | James Howard

16 Mar 2020

It may be a trial by fire, but there’s nothing like going out on-site when you’re starting a new job in event management, says Clarion Events’ new Head of Sales, James Howard...

Edward Tadros | Centenary Statements

12 Dec 2019

Edward Tadros, Ercol chairman since 1993, says the manufacturer plans to hold a series of events

Tom Hughes | Kesterport

19 Sep 2019

Preparations for the next January Furniture Show begin almost as soon as the last one ends, says Tom Hughes, director at world-class furniture supplier Kesterport.

Tim Robinson | Gala Collezione

11 Jul 2019

Poland has emerged as the largest European exporter of upholstery to the U.K. market in recent years, sending nearly £140 million worth of goods to these shores in 2018, more tha

Caroline Henchcliffe | Rowico

30 May 2019

How do you follow up a show where your order intake grew year-on-year by 63 percent?

Richard Smart | Ashwood Designs

30 Apr 2019

Ashwood Designs, the South Wales sofa maker formed in 2005 and known for its high-quality design and value.

Tina Reilly | Spink & Edgar

08 Oct 2018

Spink & Edgar Upholstery has set its sights on making them lie down at the next iteration of the UK’s leading trade exhibition...

Nick Fox | Housing Units

05 Sep 2018

“Fail to prepare, prepare to fail,” said the former Manchester United captain Roy Keane...

Furniture Shows | Cleere Scamell

22 Dec 2017

"With the launch of our new interactive website, more than ever this year is all about building profitable relationships..."