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Exhibitors and Trade Visitors give Event the Thumbs-up for Best Show in Asia
SINGAPORE, 30 March 2010 – The International Furniture Fair Singapore 2010 and
27th ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS 2010) achieved an attendance of 17,277 trade
visitors from 112 countries over the four-day Fair which ran from 9 – 12 March. This
marked a 10.7 percent increase as compared to the last edition and a clear indication
that IFFS/AFS 2010 has once again showcased the best and varied mix of Asian
furniture designs coupled with high quality international display which much attributed to
this success.
Amongst the visitors, there were a total of 93 overseas buying delegations visiting the
Fair and they included notable buying houses like El Corte Ingles from Spain, Interstil
from Denmark, Pier 1 Imports from USA, Home Centre from UAE and many more,
reaffirming IFFS/AFS 2010 as the preferred choice for their furniture sourcing needs in
Asia. Following the good news was an estimated USD 270 million of spot orders
concluded at the Fair, while an additional USD 2.5 billion of follow-on orders are
expected for the year ahead as a result of the bountiful business opportunities secured.
IFFS/AFS 2010 hosted 434 global players from 31 countries over a gross exhibition area
of 60,000 square metres. This prominent showcase also gathered over 100,000 pieces
of unparalleled variety of latest and designer furniture and furnishings for quality buying
opportunities. These comprised of the largest collection of exhibits from China, Hong
Kong, Indonesia, Taiwan and Vietnam exhibitors, exhibited outside these respective
countries, making it truly Asia’s one-stop sourcing haven.
Visitors at the Fair were also the first to preview new collections from local players
including the American black walnut timber furniture range designed by Filipino designer
Reylan Reario for Koda Ltd and Ewins Pte Ltd’s Harachair – the world’s first chair
classified as a medical device.
Design was the main focus for IFFS/AFS 2010 with the introduction of a new
overarching umbrella for all design initiatives , aptly named D’Space, which is in short, ‘Designer Space’. As part of D’Space, winning entries from the Furniture Design Award
2010 (FDA 2010) feasted the buyers’ eyes. This year’s award attracted 1,096 entries
from 31 countries, a 72 percent increase from last year. There was also a significant
increase in the number of entries under the Student and Young Designer categories.
The Design Conversation 2010 which was held in conjunction with the Fair, saw
internationally-acclaimed Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa engaging an audience of
420 participants comprising furniture industry players, designers, architects, design
students, trade agencies and the media.
Mr Tony Pang, Chairman of the IFFS/AF S 2010 Show Advisory Panel, said,”
Singapore’s economy has seen a perceptible improvement compared to the same
period in 2009. As a result, various sectors within Singapore are beginning to see an
optimistic upward trend. Similarly, Singapore’s furniture industry sector has also seen an
increasing demand for high quality furniture and furnishing with innovative designs.
IFFS/AFS has always strived to keep abreast of the latest trends in the furniture industry
to meet the needs of the trade visitors and exhibitors. We will continue to ensure that
IFFS/AFS remains a relevant and quality resource to its exhibitors and buyers and we
hope to see more success in the years to come.”
For more updates on IFFS/AFS, please visit www.iffs.com.sg
About International Furniture Fair Singapore Pte Ltd (IFFS Pte Ltd)
International Furniture Fair Singapore Pte Ltd (IFFS Pte Ltd) is partly owned by the Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) and MP International Pte Ltd. IFFS Pte Ltd’s primary objectives are to organise and manage furniture and furniture-related fairs, exhibitions, shows, conferences and other events worldwide. This includes the annual International Furniture Fair Singapore/ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS), a keynote event on the furniture trade exhibition calendar that is widely regarded as the “Best in Asia” by the industry. The company has a six-member Board of Directors, comprising the Chairman, Mr Andrew Ng who is also President of SFIC, Mr Jerry Tan and Mr Kenny Koh, SFIC Vice Presidents, SFIC Presidential Advisor, Mr James Koh, Chairman of MP International Pte Ltd, Mr James Chia and Ms Sylvia Phua, CEO of MP International Pte Ltd.
About International Furniture Fair Singapore/ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS)
The International Furniture Fair Singapore, held in conjunction with the ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS) began in 1981 and has since grown to be regarded by industry experts as Asia's most prestigious furniture trade show. IFFS/AFS provides an effective marketing platform for regional companies to venture into global markets. As a testimony to the quality of the show, IFFS/AFS is the first Asian-based international furniture fair to be accepted as a member of the elite Union des Foires Internationales, a Paris-based international authority on trade fairs. In addition, it is the only furniture trade event in Singapore to be awarded the 'Approved International Fair' status by the Singapore Tourism Board. The Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau also recognises the fair as a major event on Singapore's international exhibition calendar.
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International Furniture Fair Singapore Pte Ltd
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