Organised by the British Furniture Association, (BFA), the event provides a platform for exhibitors to connect with decisionmakers, buyers and designers.

Previous exhibitors have highlighted the business benefits of taking part, reporting new customers, sales leads, opportunities to showcase innovations and stronger relationships with existing clients.

The BFA has reported 88 per cent returning exhibitors, reflecting its value as a dedicated meeting place for the furniture manufacturing supply chain.

Managing Director of the BFA Phil Spademan said: “We created the FCE as a response to our members’ needs for a focused environment that brings the furniture manufacturing supply chain together.

“We are highly encouraged to see such a high proportion of exhibitors returning to the Expo, where manufacturers can discover new suppliers, technologies and solutions, and suppliers can meet the people who specify, purchase and use their products.

“Businesses are telling us that they are having valuable conversations, meeting new customers, strengthening existing relationships and generating genuine commercial opportunities.

“We would encourage businesses looking to raise their profile and develop new opportunities within the furniture manufacturing sector to secure their stand early.”

FCE attracts a broad cross-section of industry specifiers, including CEOs and managing directors, purchasers and buyers, designers, product developers, and quality control managers.

For Pennine Studio, which supplies labels, branding trims and associated products to the furniture, mattress and textile industries, the Expo provides a valuable opportunity to reach new, relevant audiences.

UK Sales Manager Helen Little said: “FCE has been really good for our business.

“We generated new leads, formed valuable partnerships and had customers visiting our stand to finalise branding and place orders.

“The quality of visitors and the purpose behind the event make it unlike other exhibitions.”

Five new exhibitors have already joined the line-up for 2027 - Buttonfix Ltd, Mattress Production, Oslek Coatings UK, Productos Colar and Stawett.

Launched in 2024, the event has continued to expand, with visitor numbers growing by more than 15 per cent.

Phil Spademan added: “The strength of FCE comes from its focus on the industry and the businesses that make it work.

“Our exhibitors' experiences speak for themselves, and we look forward to welcoming both returning businesses and new suppliers to FCE 2027.”

For information about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities at the Furniture Component Expo 2027, visit https://fcexpo.co.uk/exhibit-sponsor/ or contact sarah.green@bfa.org.uk.

FCE takes place at Telford International Centre on March 10th and March 11th 2027 fcexpo.co.uk.