The NBF Bed Show returns to The International Centre, Telford, from 23rd-24th September. Organised by the National Bed Federation – the trade association for UK and Ireland-based bed manufacturers and their suppliers – the exhibition will feature NBF-approved bed manufacturers, component suppliers, and a selection of guest exhibitors, and much more besides …
This year, the show will comprise more than 60 brands, from big industry names to smaller companies, all showcasing their latest innovations, offers, promotions and sales support for the UK and Irish markets.
Retailers and specifiers interested in UK and Irish-made mattresses, divans, bedsteads, futons, headboards and bedding (pillows, toppers) will find plenty of interest at the event – as will bed manufacturers and specifiers looking for ticking, springs, foam, fillings, bed machinery and many other bed-related components, who should make the Supplier Zone in Hall 1 their first port of call.
What’s new?
NBF Retail Champion businesses which have signed up to the scheme’s enhanced benefits package will enjoy “five-star treatment” at the show, says the NBF, with access to the dedicated VIP lounge in the Beckbury Suite and reserved parking.
This year’s Bed Industry Awards winners will be revealed at the gala dinner and awards ceremony on the evening of Tuesday 23rd September. UK broadcaster Vernon Kay will host the awards ceremony, which will also feature Oasis tribute band, Oasish.
“Guests are invited to mingle at the drinks reception sponsored by Harrison Spinks beforehand,” says the show organiser, “which features a glittering new ‘Wonderwall’ photo station to ensure they can document the evening in style – remember to dress to impress!”
Taking the lead
The awards, sponsored by Highgrove Beds, honour outstanding enterprises in the UK and Irish bed market and celebrate the achievements of bed manufacturers, suppliers and retailers over the past year. The awards feature four categories for NBF member manufacturers and suppliers: Bed Manufacturer of the Year; Supplier of the Year; Bed Product of the Year; and Component Product of the Year.
The retail division of the awards continues to honour visionary independents with the Small NBF Retail Champion of the Year and Medium NBF Retail Champion of the Year. The National Bed Retailer of the Year returns for businesses with over 20 stores, and there is also the Online Bed Retailer of the Year category, for businesses at which at east 80% of the sales occur online.
Take a look at this year's Bed Buyer supplement to find out more.
