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| “We
chose IFFS/AFS to launch our company’s
products as we know it attracts the right
calibre of buyers. We were very satisfied
with the outcome and were kept busy with
a steady stream of customers over the four
days.” Alison Gay
of Carezza Limited,
exhibitor from Hong Kong |
| “In
view of the global economic situation,
we were extremely apprehensive in getting
orders from this year’s show but
we were pleasantly surprised by the buying
response we received from day one. At
the end of the four days, our orders for
2009 were even better than last year’s.
I think this is the result of the way
the show was organised and the brand positioning
of the event internationally. We will
definitely be back for next year’s
event.”
Jack Wang, CEO of Kenas
Pacific Furniture,
exhibitor from Hong Kong |
| “IFFS/AFS
2009 has been an excellent experience for
us. We managed to reach our sales targets
at the fair and also established a great
number of business contacts. We will definitely
be back again next year with the best of
our furniture selections.”
Kenny Koh, Managing Director of Star Furniture
Industries Pte Ltd,
exhibitor from Singapore |
| “This
is our first time exhibiting at IFFS and
it was a great decision! The fair was
well-organised and IFFS staff friendly
– ready to help. We benefited from
the quality trade visitors and the various
networking activities over the 4 days.
We are currently planning our calendar
for next year’s show and looking
forward to returning.”
Scott Bower, Managing Director
– Asia Pacific of Aerobed International
Pty Ltd,
exhibitor from New Zealand |
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“The people at the
Fair have been really nice and friendly!”
Emily Lin,
Executive, Giant Century Inc. (Taiwan) |
| “We
are very impressed by the turnout at IFFS/AFS
2009. The good response has been
encouraging for us and we are very happy
with the support we received from SFIC.”
Gavin Woo,
Managing Director, Office Planner Pte
Ltd (Singapore) |
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“We’re a first-time exhibitor
and we’re already seeing good response.
The Fair is very wellorganised and the
organisers have been great in providing
good displays and arrangements
for exhibitors.”
Vinod Baid, Production Manager,
Dileep Industries Pvt. Ltd. (India) |
| “I
rank Singapore up there alongside Milan
and Cologne. This is the best Fair to
find
new buyers.”
Davie Duan,
Marketing Manager, Zhejiang UE Furniture
Co., Ltd (China) |
|
“IFFS is the foremost
furniture Fair in Southeast Asia. If you
are into furniture, you simply cannot
afford to skip this Fair.”
Arshad Qayyum,
Managing Director, Qayyum Exports (India) |
| “This
Fair is one of our biggest exhibitions
of the year. This show is a top priority
because the
location attracts many buyers from all
over the world.”
Tim Guinan,
Director of Operations, Halo (UK) |
| “The
12 months ahead will be very challenging.
But with the business connections we’ve
achieved through the high quality buyers
that visited us at IFFS/AFS 2009, we can
look forward with great anticipation and
plan for further success. Bayliss now supplies
to over 30 countries worldwide and without
our regular participation in IFFS, this
would not have been possible.”
Daryl Bayliss, Director of
Bayliss Australia, exhibitor from Australia |
“This
is my first visit and so far, I have been
blown away by everything. The high level
of design,
the superb innovation and the large variety
available, especially from the ASEAN region.”
Natalie Rowland, Senior
Buyer, Pacific Buying Office, Sales Directorate,
Army and
Air Force Exchange Service (Japan) |
“After
attending other fairs in the region, my
wife and I can see that the Singapore
fair is
of a much higher standard. The layout
of the halls are neater, and the booths
are bright
and welcoming.”
Jason Ng, Managing Director,
Omega Design Pte Ltd (Singapore) |
“The
Singapore fair never disappoints me in
terms of variety and style, as I am only
here for a
one day stopover, I am sad because it
gives me barely enough time to cover the
entire Fair.”
Hiliario Vasquez, Director,
FE Exports International (Uruguay) |
“IFFS/AFS
is the largest furniture fair in Singapore
that showcases an extensive range of furniture.
It’s an eye-opener for me each time
I visit.”
Bill Francis, Buyer, Tigerman
Industries Pte Ltd (Singapore) |
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“This
is my third visit and after visiting Milan,
Dubai and Cologne, I dare say this Fair
is
comparable to them.
Sam Fu, Creative Director,
Bonnie Plan (China) |
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“Singapore
is my only stop in Asia apart from China,
I know that I won’t be disappointed
by
the products on sale here.”
Mary Hopewell, Senior Executive,
Hardaway Furnishings Ltd (UK) |
|
“Since
I first attended this Fair 15 years ago,
the Fair has become a trendsetter, bridging
the
gap between Eastern and Western contemporary
design.”
Emil Gaspari, Managing Director,
A&E Trading, Inc. (USA) |
|
“I’ve
been to several fairs around the region
and am most impressed by the high quality
of
exhibitors here at IFFS/AFS. I’m
sure I will not leave empty-handed!”
Manrat Suensilpong, Business
Development Manager, Modern Outdoor Company
Limited (Thailand) |
|
“This is my second time at the
Fair and although it is quieter this year,
the standards of products
on display have not dropped.”
Wendy Lee, Director, Hualong
Furniture Co.,Ltd (China) |
|
“I
feel that the IFFS has more style compared
to the other regional fairs. Aesthetically
it is more
pleasing to the eye and is not as cluttered.”
Leon Tan, Owner, myTreehouse
(Singapore) |
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“This is my first
time at the IFFS and all I can say is
that it is the best exhibition I’ve
been to
in Asia.”
Mark Hasting,
Marketing Director, Hasting & Co.
(USA) |
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“The
IFFS/AFS 2009 was one of the best furniture
showcase as compared to the rest of others
shows in ASEAN and Asia. The wide assortment
and quality exhibits made my trip a well-sourced
one, beating all other shows in the region.
It has indeed lived up to its reputation
of Asia’s one-stop sourcing haven.”
Mr Mike Esparza, Memphis
International (United States) |
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“IFFS was much appreciated and
a great show. This year we opted to attend
the Singapore show and skip the Dongguan
and Gangzhou shows and we were not disappointed.”
Brent Lewis
Buyer
D.A.Lewis & Co. Ltd, New Zealand
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“We
were very pleased with the outcome of
the Singapore Fair. In addition to working
with the exhibitors we met last year,
we’re hopeful that some of the new
contacts we made this year, will be good
partners in 2009. We had a very productive
trip and look forward to visiting IFFS
again in 2010.”
Bill Freedman
Downeast Outfitters
USA |
|
“The IFFS show was very well laid
out with an excellent offer of products
and this has allowed me to view the products
that are of interest easily, and place
a few orders.”
Paul James
Managing Director
Ruddiman Furniture Limited
United Kingdom |
| “IFFS/AFS
2009 was excellently presented, and a
good quality show again, and I’ve
managed to source many new opportunities.”
Jim Orr
Buying Controller
Dreams PLC, United Kingdom |
“As
always, I enjoy my time in Singapore. I
was able to make some very good contacts
as well as renew old relationships. Our
attendance at the show has resulted in orders
immediately with additional orders to follow
and we’re look already look forward
to next year’s show.”
Stanley Shockley
President
Blue Leaf Hospitality, USA |
| “I
travel to many furniture exhibitions around
the world and the IFFS is so far the best
organised and enjoyable show to visit because
of the personal touch provided by the Organiser.”
Roger Jones
Director
Holroyd & Jones Ltd, Ireland |
| “We
are very happy that IFFS is better organised
than the other exhibitions that we have
attended prior to the Singapore show. Despite
the world economic crisis, I went to Singapore
this year with a group of 6 buyers and with
the efficient service from the Organiser;
I was able to manage them with ease.”
Ernesto Tan
President
Rich Horizons Marketing, Canada |
| “It
was a pleasure to visit IFFS/AFS once again
and the fair truly lived up to the high
standards set over many years. I found many
products and new supplier opportunities
which I am now finalising. I look forward
to participating and enjoying the hospitality
once again.”
Roger
Harris
Merchandise Manager - Furniture
MRP Services / Menton Imports, New Zealand |
| “The
IFFS/AFS 2009 was of a very high calibre
and the exhibits were of excellent standards.
We were very pleased with what we saw and
purchased. The Show is so well-run and easy
to access which makes it a pleasure to visit.”
Tony Salter
Managing Director
Salamander Enterprises Ltd, New Zealand |
| “I
had a good time visiting the IFFS this year
and considering the state of the economy,
the show was better than expected and the
quality of the exhibitors has significantly
improved.” Moe Samieian
CEO
Moe’s Home Collection, Canada |
| “As
always, very impressed with the organization
of the show and certainly is the most pleasant
show in Asia to visit. I am looking forward
to returning to the next show in 2010.”
Bert Jan Oosting
Director Of International Sales
Export Home Furnishings, USA |
| “The
hotel was central & it certainly made
the experience at the fair great. I stayed
an additional two nights & feel confident
that my purchases will be increased due
to this initiative.”
Stephen Mendel
Director
Globe West Trading,
Australia |
| “The
show was very well organized. We met some
new vendors this time and the Vietnam pavilion
was of extreme interest to us. We look forward
to coming back next year.”
Gautam Mulani
Buyer
Homes R Us Trading LLC, United Arab Emirates |
| “The
show again proved very useful and surprisingly
successful considering the current economic
climate. Although I am sure attendants were
down, however enthusiasm and presentation
were not lacking.”
Russell Stevens
Director
Lifestyle UK, United Kingdom |
| “When
the going gets tough, Singapore’s
International Furniture Fair not only comes
shining through, but excels all the rest”
Peter Richard Joyce
Managing Director
De Bel Furniture, Australia |
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