“This IFFS/AFS was a very successful edition for us. It was a great opportunity for Kenas to showcase some of our latest collections. With the additional exhibition halls and the great showing of international buyers, we are looking forward to next year’s event!”

Mr Jack Wang
Chief Executive Officer of Kenas Pacific Pte Ltd, exhibitor from Hong Kong

“We had a great experience at IFFS/AFS 2008, meeting with existing and new customers from as far away as Spain and Lithuania. The good organisation, excellent exhibition venue and facilities made for a trouble-free and rewarding show.”

Mr Mark Symes
Managing Director of International Furniture Direct, exhibitor from the United Kingdom

The quality of buyers at IFFS/AFS 2008 is good and it is definitely our preferred furniture fair to exhibit year on year.”

Mr Marco Magni
CEO of Alessanderx Spa, exhibitor from Italy

“Laura Ashley Outdoor Living had a great show. We are amazed at the quality of buyers we had from all over the world, including South America, Europe, USA, Baltic States, and of course, Asia, and Australia/New Zealand. We got some great leads, and look forward to building our business with them in their domestic markets. The show was run very efficiently and everything was so well organised; and of course, the transport links in Singapore make it so easy to get around the City. We are looking forward to coming back again in 2009.”

Mr Gerald Bloohn
Managing Director of Laura Ashley Outdoor Living, exhibitor from United Kingdom

“Our success went beyond our expectations. Everything was perfect! I conclude that IFFS is Halo’s most important Asian show and it is in fact ‘the nicest little jewel from the smallest Asian country’. The country can hardly become bigger in size but certainly the show has grown by leaps and bounds and will continue to grow.”

Mr Sergio Carlucci
General Manager of Halo Asia, exhibitor from Hong Kong

“This year, the Lifestyle Group is launching a new designed-in-Italy line, Vivendo, because IFFS/AFS is a good stage to introduce new designs. All the big players should be there, as IFFS/AFS is one of the leading furniture shows in Asia. Besides price, buyers here are also concerned with quality and are on the lookout for new designs to stimulate retails business.”

Mr Dino Lorusso
President of Lifestyle Holdings (Italy office), exhibitor from Singapore

“This is my second year at the IFFS/AFS, but the first time under my name. I took part in order to expose my designs to the international furniture community and to gain market feedback. I’ve had quite a few enquiries so far and these will lead to discussions with manufacturers soon.”

Ms Abbie Lim
Furniture Designer of a design’s, PLATFORM exhibitor from Singapore

“IFFS/AFS has always been a great place for Star Furniture to showcase our strengths. Our dedication to design and quality has won us much attention at this year’s show and we are confident that the business contacts we made here will grow into very fruitful partnerships.”

Mr Kenny Koh
Managing Director of Star Furniture Industries Pte Ltd, exhibitor from Singapore

“The IFFS/AFS has always been well-managed and the organisers are very helpful to exhibitors. I have made many good business contacts through this fair and would highly recommend other furniture companies to exhibit here.”

Mr Tham Boon Wah
Founder of East West Charm, exhibitor from Malaysia

“We are pleased to see that IFFS/AFS has grown from strength to strength since its inception. We see tremendous value in participating in IFFS/AFS because of the exhibition’s ability to attract top international buyers and other industry professionals from all over the world. We were able to grow our sales directly and indirectly through the show and this show has become a must-have in our annual marketing calendar.”

Mr Steven Chew
Chief Operating Officer of Sitra Holdings (International) Limited, exhibitor from Singapore

“IFFS/AFS is an international meeting point in the world of furniture and is a great platform for us to introduce our new collections to a wide audience.”

Mr Marcel Opstal
Marketing Director of Box Living Pte Ltd, exhibitor from Singapore

“We’ve been exhibiting at IFFS/AFS for the past 3 years, and it’s one of the best shows for us to be exhibiting at in terms of scale and visitor rate. I really enjoyed being part of IFFS/AFS and this year’s show is as impressive as our previous experiences.”

Mr Craig Ewers
General Director, Interwood Ltd, exhibitor from Vietnam

“This is our first time in Singapore and we have received many positive response from buyers all over the world. We’ll definitely be back at the next edition of IFFS/AFS!”

Mr Alan McNeish
Sales Manager of Hengist International Pte Ltd, exhibitor from Singapore

“IFFS/AFS is a very well-organised furniture trade show in Asia and we are very happy to be exhibiting at the show.”

Mr Huynh Van Duy Nguyen
Hoang Anh Nguyen Co Ltd, exhibitor from Vietnam

“I have been attending the IFFS/AFS since 1986 and this Fair is now on par with the Maison & Objet in Paris, The Furniture Show in Birmingham and the imm cologne.”

Ms Karen Glen
President Director of Kawi Designs, exhibitor from Indonesia

“I travel to many furniture fairs in Europe and I can safely say that the Singapore fair is of the same standard as any fair in Europe.”

Mr Tim Higgins
TDE Classics Ensembles Inc, exhibitor from the Philippines

“This is my first time participating in IFFS/AFS and the breath of the buyers visiting from all over the world is amazing! That alone speaks volumes of how fantastic this Fair is.”

Mr Mark Sundin
International Operations Manager of OCHO, exhibitor from Australia

“The thing I like most about the International Furniture Fair Singapore is the abundance of creative ideas that the exhibitors have put into their designs and creations.”

Ms Nila Fadil
Sales and Marketing Executive of Hefa Corporation, exhibitor from Seychelles

“We have been participating in IFFS/AFS every year and the response just keeps getting better and better.”

Mr Krisna Karkan
PT Luckman Furniture, exhibitor from Indonesia

Interest in our products has been phenomenal. We are every pleased with the quality of the buyers we are getting.”

Mr Darryl Boal
Blue Bone Imports, exhibitor from Ireland

“This year is the 8th time we’re at IFFS/AFS, and it never disappoints! I make it a point to mark IFFS/AFS in my calendar – it really is a big event for the furniture industry! “

Sundeep Bagga
VIP Buyer from SUNPAN, (Canada/USA)

“The last time I was here I came away with great buys! So of course I’m back again. IFFS/AFS always delivers and that’s why its good reputation in the furniture trade show scene is growing with every successful year. I’m confident that I’ll be able to find whatever I’m looking for here.

Jonathan Wogan
VIP Buyer from Furniture Link International (Ireland)

“There are always new surprises in store at IFFS/AFS in terms of exciting furniture trends, and I’m sure this year is going to be equally thrilling for us buyers. I’m looking forward to checking out all the great designs at the different booths.”

Dickson Chan
VIP Buyer from Innovative World Market, Inc.(USA)

“As always everything ran smoothly. We’ve also found the show to be better than 2007 and found many new items.”

Steve Walsh
VIP Buyer from B&M Retail Ltd (UK)

“I found IFFS/AFS 2008 to be extremely good and would plan to spend much more time in the next edition.”

Brian Gillivan
VIP Buyer from Arnotts The Department Store (Ireland)

"The IFFS/AFS 2008 is certainly bigger as compared previously. We came to the show with a couple of intentions and we are happy to have achieved our objectives."

Dickson Chan
VIP Buyer from Innovative World Market, Inc. (USA)