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When you hear or read the word embrace, what is your natural go to? Is it to show a sign of affection to another? Perhaps it triggers a need to listen to the 90s rock band? Or maybe you define the word as to willingly and enthusiastically accept something — in most cases, change. The change I’m alluding to is digital and all the opportunities new technology can bring. There has been plenty of discussion on how businesses need to adapt their offerings to fulfil a tech-savvy consumer — and it affects every industry, not just ours. There are businesses already well ahead of the curve which have implemented digital strategies that are proving to be successful. Others are beginning to see the benefits and are ultimately rolling out their own concepts. The key thing is that technology is all evolving, especially in the furniture industry. The point is to reaffirm that change is good as long as you adapt and transition in the right way. What is the right way? One that meets your consumers needs and ultimately keeps them happy, which should keep the tills ringing.
testing, a look ahead at lighting industry show LuxLive and an insight into a new bespoke furniture and accessories event service. As well as the supplement, the issue also features a second look at what to expect at the Manchester Furniture Show but from a different angle, with a focus on furniture industry services. This is followed by MADE. com’s recent investment of its new innovation lab and the latest news from Parlane. Rounding off the issue is David Jinks, from ParcelHero, who discusses how CVAs are actually speeding up the demise of the High Street as we know it. Offering food for thought, the plight that the High Street finds itself in requires plenty of change to make sure it lives on. One of these changes should be digital and finding a way to marry both online and instore. For those that haven’t, it is time to embrace the change. Dan Squires Editor
The signs of marrying new technologies with the highest-quality service is the key partnership for future success. One of our changes at Cabinet Maker you will have noticed so far this year is the introduction of our monthly supplements dedicated to specific industry areas. This issue marks the return of Accessories & Lighting, which features the latest innovations from Gallery Direct, the protocol behind mirror
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Organisers of IMM Cologne have issued a call for entries for the 17th Pure Talents Contest.
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Furniture and homewares retailer Dunelm has indicated that it expects profits to surge by around 20% to £124-126m when it announces its full-year results later this month. In its latest trading update, Dunelm said performance has been ahead of the Board’s previous expectations with very good year-on-year total like-for-like growth, particularly in May and June.
US-based lighting, furniture and accessories supplier Arteriors has partnered with Minnesota-based Norwest Equity Partners (NEP). The partnership is to support its continued growth and expansion, with the investment marking the first time Arteriors has partnered with an institutional investor. Arteriors operates from four showrooms, three in its native US, as well as one in London.
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Independent reaches 30-year milestone Independent furniture business FCI is celebrating its 30th anniversary at its London showroom. Situated at its 20,000sq ft showroom in Rays House on North Circular Road, FCI first opened its doors back in 1985 and has quadrupled in size from 5,000sq ft since its launch. Commenting on the success, FCI said one of the main reasons behind its consistent growth was recommendations because it prides itself on delivering quality customer service. FCI specialises in designer furniture from brands including Cattelan Italia, Cane-line, Vondom and Amura, as well as providing an interior design service.
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Furniture business Libra recently hosted its biannual Open Week and has confirmed another successful event. Taking place last month, the Open Week saw the launch of 400 new products to retailers and designers as well as the introduction of two new themes, Elemental and Urbanite. Both have been designed from the ‘natural world’ and proved to be a success.
The British Retail Consortium has acquired OSS Retail, formerly known as the Oxford Summer School, from the British Independent Retailers Association. This is part of BRC’s Better Jobs campaign and its ongoing commitment to repositioning retail as a career of choice. It said the combined partnership would create a platform that can build on past successes and deliver highly-regarded programmes.
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Lighting manufacturer där Lighting has reported a sixth straight year of turnover growth. According to its latest filed accounts for the year ended 30th June, 2018, total sales rose 7.7% to £34.9m from £32.4m in 2017. UK sales, its core market, rose 8% to £33.7m. However, EU sales slipped to £1.1m from £1.2m. Pre-tax profit resulted at £1.7m, slightly down from £2m.
Digital furniture specialist Cylindo has announced the appointment of Jens Fursund as its new vice-president of Pipeline Engineering. With extensive experience, spanning more than 15 years in 3D graphics engineering and with five patents to his name, Fursund brings valuable know-how to Cylindo. A leader in furniture for content creation, management, and distribution the business is set to more than double growth.
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AN INSPIRING COMPANY Furniture manufacturer Whitemeadow has been identified in London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2019 report. The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), with companies representing more than 40 sectors and spanning every country and region across the UK. To be selected for the list, businesses had to demonstrate not only positive revenue growth over the last three years but also outperform their sector peers. The result is a unique and varied list of the UK’s most dynamic companies. More details on the Companies to Inspire reports and methodology can be found online at www.1000companies. com Whitemeadow managing director Ian Oscroft said: “We are delighted to have been included once again by the London Stock Exchange Group as one of the 1000 companies to inspire Britain. “Our fantastic team continue to navigate these difficulties with great skill, ability and enthusiasm and I am extremely proud of everyone for their contribution in helping the business achieve this accolade.”
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WELSH FITTED FURNITURE FIRM GROWS TOP LINE
The new owner of heritage department store retailer Bennetts, which was partly saved from administration, has been revealed.
Wales-based fitted kitchens and bedrooms furniture manufacturer Sigma 3 has reported a sixth year of consecutive turnover growth as sales edged closer towards £30m.
Paul Mallatratt and Louise Freestone, both of Bridgewood Financial Solutions, were appointed joint administrators of Bennetts (Irongate) Limited, which trades as the Bennetts Department Store in Derby and Ashbourne, in February.
According to its latest filed accounts for the year ended 30th September, 2018, total sales rose 5.4% to £25.5m from £24.2m in 2017.
Previously, administrators confirmed that the Derby store was sold to an unnamed party, which — for a legal reason due to the buyer having ‘exisiting retail operations in the South of England’ — couldn’t be revealed until completion.
Gross profit also increased by 4.8% to £10.9m from £10.4m, while pre-tax profit resulted at £1.9m, down by 24% compared to its profit of £2.5m recorded last year. The decline ended a fourth straight year of profit growth.
It has now been revealed that London Sole Limited, part of a group of companies owned by Charles James Associates, acquired the store, with the deal remaining undisclosed. Not part of the transaction was the Ashbourne store, which has ceased trading and closed after a sale never materialised.
Stated within its report, the company said it had maintained its gross margin of 43%, despite a ‘competitive marketplace’ and ‘material price increases’.
In a statement, administrators said David Howick, director of London Sole, was keen to revive and develop the store, while keeping the Bennetts brand in place. Bennetts, which has been established since 1734, entered difficulty after suffering from a ‘very challenging’ period on the High Street.
Established in 1975, the company operates out of manufacturing facility in Pontyclun, as well as eight kitchen and bedroom showrooms in Abergavenny, Cardiff East, Cardiff West, Esher, Newport, Swansea, Warton Preston and Worthing.
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FURNITURE FIRE REGS UPDATE ‘IMMINENT’ The furniture industry can expect an update to the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 ‘imminently’, according to Ms Kelly Tolhurst MP, Parliamentary UnderSecretary for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Ms Tolhurst made the statement at the annual Confederation Lunch, organised by the British Furniture Confederation (BFC) and The Furniture Makers’ Company, although to date no announcement has yet been made. Around 70 senior level employees from companies representing the domestic and contract furniture trade attended the event, which provides industry the opportunity to hear first-hand from government and communicate issues. The BFC is a strong supporter of fire safety in the form of the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, as amended, but has long been concerned that the regulations have not been updated in the 30 years since they were first introduced. Since 1988, the industry has seen huge changes, not only in materials and processes, but also to the risks within the home environment. The industry has been seeking a full revision of the regulations since 2008 and has fully cooperated with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in its efforts to reform the legislation.
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New chairman of Lars Larsen Group After more than 40 years managing JYSK and Lars Larsen Group, Lars Larsen has decided to step back. He has been succeeded by Jacob Brunsborg (left). “I am very happy and proud that Jacob has agreed to take on the position as chairman, which will ensure that JYSK and Lars Larsen Group will continue as a family-owned company based on strong values,” said Lars. Lars acknowledged that the change of chairman was happening earlier than planned because of illness. Lars was diagnosed with liver cancer, which has spread. “Unfortunately it is a very serious diagnosis, and, therefore, I have decided to spend my time and efforts on my family. However, it means a lot to me that the future leadership of the company is in place,” said Lars.
Speaking to delegates at the Confederation Lunch, Ms Tolhurst said: “I recognise the need to update the regulations to respond to developments in furniture design, innovation and manufacturing process, and the environmental and health concerns that have widely been spoken of. My priority is to maintain product fire safety protections. Consumers need to have confidence that products in their homes are produced to rigorous safety requirements. “Updating those regulations is complex and it has required careful consideration of evidence and close engagement with diverse stakeholders to ensure we find the right way forward. I am pleased to be able to tell you that I will be publishing the Government’s response to the 2016 consultation, setting out the way forward, imminently.” The chairman of the BFC, Jonathan Hindle, commented: “For the past decade, the industry has been seeking a revision of the regulations so they are fit for modern purpose and has been cooperating fully with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The BFC has worked tirelessly on this issue and we welcome the news of an imminent response. “The BFC is and always has been committed to maintaining high levels of fire safety in the home, and has constantly encouraged meaningful consultation on current regulations. This has been to ensure that environmental concerns are met, as well as updating the regulations to reflect modern materials and manufacturing techniques.”
“Right now my focus is on supporting my closest family during this difficult time and, therefore, I will not comment on the future plans for the company right now.”
During her speech, Ms Tolhurst also spoke of new funding measures the Government had implemented to support companies, innovators and entrepreneurs, including investing up to £120m in the Made Smarter Digital Manufacturing Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of the fourth industrial revolution, and providing £20m to the Made Smarter North West Pilot, which will support up to 3,000 SME manufacturers.
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Jacob said: “My father has built something unique, and it is impossible to replace him. But both I and the rest of our family will do our best to develop his impressive life work.
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Furniture retailer Harveys has announced a brand-new addition to the BOLD by Louise range in collaboration with Louise Redknapp, with the introduction of the IDOL collection.
Office furniture specialist Dams has acquired new machinery. As part of its ongoing investment drive within its UK manufacturing –— and following its recent opening of a new upholstery factory — Dams has recently introduced a new Combination Edge Bander machine in its wood factory.
Following on from its initial launch last year, the new IDOL collection, which is in all Harveys stores, features chaise, threeseater, two-seater and loveseat sofas, alongside new armchairs and footstools.
Used for edging multiple sides of wooden panels simultaneously, the new machinery adds to its other investment of a brand new Homag wood saw, which is also for its wood factory, and its new BAZ shaping and cutting machine.
With five feet options, the collection can be personalised by combining velvet-look fabrics or soft neutral textures with gold, chrome, or wood foot selections.
Dams said: “We continue to invest in the best equipment available to support our UK manufacturing operations. As a UK manufacturer we can also ensure that we buy our wood from FSC certified sources. We have our products FIRA tested and we have full control over our product quality.”
Harveys and Louise have taken this extensive palette offering even further by introducing a new Oxblood colour way to the range, which is in line with her trend predictions for deep rouge and bronze palettes featuring in homes this year.
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Louise said: “I absolutely love every piece of the new IDOL collection and I am so proud of how far the entire range has come in its first six months. I have the Large IDOL Sofa in my own living room, so I can envisage how amazing this collection will look in homes across the UK. I’m really excited to bring on board the new Oxblood colour, I absolutely adored the material and tone the moment I laid eyes on it. “I can’t wait to continue growing and building on the BOLD by Louise product offering and to share it with you all. 2019 is a big year for new trends with people becoming more designconscious and brave with their styles. I want my range to help give people the confidence to upgrade their home interiors.”
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BUSINESS POSTS LOSS ON WEAKER SALES Kitchen and bathroom specialist Burbidge has reported a decline in sales as profit slips into the red. According to its latest filed accounts for the year ended 30th September, 2018, total sales fell 3.2% to £8.8m from £9.1m in 2017. Pre-tax profit of £200,875, recorded last year, fell to a loss of £75,129. Stated within its report, the Coventry-based business said that it had continued to invest significant time and resources into the ongoing development of the Burbidge Kitchen and Bathroom Furniture ranges. Furthermore, the company added that net assets increased from £5.6m to £6m year-on-year.
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Carpet retailer lays down ‘encouraging’ growth Carpetright has reported an ‘encouraging return’ to like-to-like growth as losses also narrowed. According to its full year results for the 52 weeks ended 27th April, total group sales were down 13.4% to £386.4m from £446.3m in 2018. Group pre-tax losses reduced from £69.8m to £24.8m as its CVA programme continued to turnaround the business. Within the UK, first half like-for-like sales declined 12.7%, as the group implemented the CVA and associated restructuring of its store portfolio, which saw 80 stores close as part of the CVA and 23 stores retained on a nil rent basis. Second-half performance improved significantly with like-for-like sales decline reduced to 5.4%, and Q4 reduced further to 2.3%. Full-year UK revenue declined by 17% to £301m and by 9.1% on a like-for-like basis. Underlying EBITDA loss of £0.4m, compared to 2018’s profit of £3.4m, was in line with expectations. Outside the UK, sales rose 1.9% to £85.4m with like-for-like growth up 3.4%, whilst EBITDA was slightly down to £3.3m from £3.7m, reflecting a ‘change in sales mix’. Within products, total bed sales in the UK fell 27.5% to £20.8m from £28.7m, with like-for-like sales down by 18.4%.
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Carpetright said that its attempt to improve both the breadth and presentation of the range during the year was not successful and it sought to retrench in the period, focusing on service and price point against competitors. The renewed focus saw improved traction through the year, particularly in the fourth quarter, which has led to confidence in driving the strategy back to growth in the year ahead. Within its core product area, carpet sales were down 16% to £280.2m from £333.8m, with like-for-like sales down by 8.4%.
Retailer to extend distribution hub Hardwood furniture retailer Oak Furnitureland has confirmed plans to extend its 300,000sqft distribution centre in Swindon. Located at South Marston’s Industrial Park, site owner LondonMetric have appointed Glencar Construction Ltd, alongside Knight Webb, RPS, Hydrock and Mick George Ltd to deliver the extension, which is expected to be completed by November. The project will involve the creation of a single-storey extension to increase the size of the existing building by 54,599sqft. External site works include hard-standings and lorry parking, together with associated landscaping and drainage. The facility will remain in use while the works are completed, requiring the careful coordination of construction works and deliveries in order to minimise disruption. The scheme will contribute towards a proportion of the 400,000 annual orders received online or through one of the companies 95 stores.
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Carpetright said it was disappointed but stated that this was in line with the wider market as consistent challenges continued to hamper the ‘big-ticket’ home improvement sector. The group made significant progress in reducing its cost base and is on track to deliver the annualised savings of £19m outlined at the time of the equity raise in June 2018. Carpetright said that it achieved a saving of £13.6m in the period and the remaining initiatives to deliver the full savings target were well under way. Overall, expenses fell by £35.7m to £207.5m, a decrease of 14.7%. The group also sold three UK properties shortly after the year end, in Salford, Devizes and Newtownards, raising £2.6m in cash proceeds. Carpetright intends to grow its digital strategy and has appointed Jeremy Maxwell as new group commercial director. He has already led a comprehensive review of its digital operations. Carpetright also indicated that with current trading, UK like-forlike sales in the first eight weeks of the new financial year were ahead by 8.5% against its 14.6% decline. Like-for-likes sales in Rest of Europe were also ahead by 4.3%.
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EXPORTS DELIVER BOOST AT TEXTILES BUSINESS Soft furnishings and textile wholesale group SMD Holdings has reported a slight decline in sales and profit. According to its latest filed accounts for the year ended 30th September, 2018, total sales fell by 1% to £25.1m from £25.4m in 2017, ending a fifth straight year of turnover growth. UK sales, its core market, fell 2.5% to £23.1m from £23.7m last year. Sales across the EU increased by 19.9% to £1.2m from £1m, whilst sales from outside the EU also rose by 39.9% to £809,983 from £578,250. Gross profit experienced a growth of 4.6% to £6.7m from £6.4m, whilst pre-tax profit resulted at £880,312 down by 1.1% from its profit of £890,970 recorded last year. The Preston-based fabrics business stated within its report that gross margin increased by £313,773, or by 4.9%, whilst the uncertainty around Brexit has made ‘trading conditions challenging’.
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Furniture sales grow in May
NEW SHOWROOM LAUNCHED Furniture fittings and architectural hardware specialist Häfele has opened a second showroom in its design partner scheme. The company launched the showroom in the Wimbledon-based trade centre of architectural ironmongery retailer SDS. The partnership follows the successful launch of a Häfele showroom in furniture store Daro last year. The new showroom will benefit local tradespeople by showcasing a core range of Häfele products in store, as well as providing access to the company’s comprehensive range of more than 25,000 products, which will be available for next-day delivery. Showroom customers will also have access to technical support, product-range experts and bespoke offers and promotions.
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Furniture retail sales increased during May compared to last year and on last month. According to the latest May 2019 figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the total value of furniture and lighting sales increased by 0.9% to £1.1bn from £1.09bn in April. Compared to May 2018, furniture and lighting sales also registered an uptick of 2.8% from £1.07bn. Floorcoverings retail sales declined on both an annual and monthly comparison. Sales decreased 1.9% to £114.5m from £116.8m last month, whilst compared to the previous year, sales declined by 22.3% from £147.4m.
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Test failure leads to product recall Furniture and homewares retailer Dunelm has issued a product recall on a number of towels after failing areas of testing. Dunelm has recalled its Egyptian Cotton towels, which affects seven batches with the numbers including 2017/G, 2017/H, 2017/I, 2017/J, 2017/K, 2017/L and 2018/A. In a statement, Dunelm said: “In recent product testing, we have found that some of our Egyptian Cotton towels have failed their authenticity tests. This means that certain towels have proven to not be 100% Egyptian Cotton. “All other Egyptian Cotton Towels are unaffected and we are working with the supplier to ensure this never happens again.”
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With the Manchester Furniture Show (MFS) taking place later this month, Cabinet Maker takes a second look at what the event has to offer, this time with a focus on furniture industry services.
As the largest furniture and interiors event of the summer, MFS is an industry event that is about much more than the great mix of products on display. Second in size only to its sister show, JFS (January Furniture Show), MFS is a comprehensive event for the whole UK furniture industry with furniture services, furniture trade bodies and industry press featured in the exhibitor line-up. Taking place from 14th-16th July at the prime city centre venue, Manchester Central, MFS has a happy reputation for being a relaxed and friendly show, and a great place for buyers to talk at length to suppliers and industry colleagues — all while doing serious business.
Included in the 150-strong exhibitor lineup are companies who add extra punch for visitors. Furniture services including logistics, IT solutions, care products, furniture fittings and buying groups will all be represented. IT solutions are big news and two companies, Ordorite Software and Retailsystem, will show visitors IT packages developed specifically for furniture retailers. Ordorite has a 10-year plus history in enabling retailers to manage everything from purchasing, stock management and logistics to point of sale, delivery and customer service with customised solutions. Retailsystem is an award-winning cloud-based software provider to furniture
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Manchester Furniture Show 2019 and bed companies and has more than 800 retailers and 8,000 users worldwide for its easy to implement and easy use systems. Furniture care is one of those vital extras for consumers and plenty of care products and packages will be also be available at MFS. Several companies will show their latest products, including Furniture Repair
Distribution, Stainguard and Stroolmount. Stainguard is an MFS regular and has developed products and care packages for upholstery, beds and mattresses, cabinets and carpets. A popular exhibitor at MFS, it has new protectors and care plans to introduce to visitors. Stroolmount is another MFS regular; it produces those vital little extras »
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Manchester Furniture Show 2019 that protect furniture and floors from damage and easy move glides to protect back and muscles from damage too! MFS isn’t all about products and services — students from the local Burnley College, who run several courses in furniture design and manufacture, will display their imaginative work. Students from 16-72 years studying for a variety of vocational and adult learning courses, including Furniture Design and Make, Production and Upholstery and apprenticeships in cabinet craft and upholstery, will have their imaginative and colourful pieces on display.\ Following last year’s event two Burnley College students secured jobs with MFS exhibitors. Trade bodies, including the BFM (British Furniture Manufacturers Association) will provide visitors with information about their membership, services and the power of the UK furniture industry. Buying group Minerva, which works with more than 100 suppliers,
will introduce retailers to their membership schemes and the benefits available. The Furniture Industry press has a long and strong association with MFS and is a great supporter of the event. For the first time Cabinet Maker will have a stand this year and will show visitors the
comprehensive coverage it provides for the whole industry across both print and electronic media. Manchester is a truly balanced show, representing every aspect of the UK furniture industry. Visitors have far more than just furniture treats in store. For more information and to register for your free entrance. go to:
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Gallery Direct talks about its latest interior accessories from wall décor to lighting and soft furnishings.
An early look ahead to lighting industry show LuxLive and why it’s a must-attend event.
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UK FACILITY SOLD Telereal Trillium has announced it has completed the sale of Koito’s manufacturing HQ in Droitwich Spa to Atlantic Leaf Properties Limited for £11.89m. The sale capitalises on the improvements Telereal Trillium has made to the asset, including securing a long-term renewal with Koito Europe Limited, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of automotive lighting systems. The purpose-built manufacturing facility occupies 9.08 acres on the Hampton Lovett Industrial Estate. The premises are located next to Koito’s distribution unit and function as its UK manufacturing headquarters. The purchaser, Atlantic Leaf Properties, is a Jersey incorporated UK REIT with a portfolio comprising 59 industrial and office properties with a total value of £380m.
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BRANDS MERGE FOLLOWING ACQUISITION English lighting firm Atrium has acquired Scottish lighting distributor Kelvin Lighting. Kelvin Lighting, which was established in 2007, will operate as a trading division of Atrium and will continue to be known as Kelvin Lighting in Scotland. The acquisition will allow Kelvin Lighting’s customer access to Atrium’s portfolio of lighting brands as well as being able to receive local technical support. In a statement, Ulysse Dormoy, managing director of Atrium, said that the move marked a very exciting time for the business. Scott Kelly, founder and managing director of Kelvin Lighting, will now join the board of Atrium as a shareholder and director.
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FIRM TAKES OVER RIVAL’S ASSETS Commercial lighting manufacturer Powerlite has acquired the assets of fellow lighting firm Fitzgerald Lighting Cornwall Ltd. Ian Edward Walker and Gary N Lee, both of Begbies Traynor (Central), were appointed liquidators of Fitzgerald Lighting Cornwall Ltd in June. Following the acquisition, Powerlite has saved 20 jobs and transferred these into its workforce, as well as restarting production and rebranding the Fitzgerald business under its new name Powerlite Fitzgerald Ltd. Powerlite said that it expects to increase sales by 50% over the next three months.
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From left, Luciano Sabatelli, European commercial manager at Holophane; winning student Faye Greenwood; and LIA chief executive Steve Davies
LIA PRESENTS HOLOPHANE DAVID CURRIE AWARD The Lighting Industry Academy’s Advanced Certificates have been fully redeveloped and now provide the opportunity for students to take their lighting technical knowledge to an advanced level, offering the highest available level in vocational lighting training at Educational Level 5. The courses, which cover, interior lighting and exterior lighting, offer a much deeper understanding of light, vision and design to deliver professional schemes and can provide a strategic advantage to students through an in-depth understanding of applying the latest knowledge and thought processes. The Holophane David Currie Advanced Certificate Awards, commemorate the impact David Currie had at Holophane, with regard to lighting and, in particular, training to which he was a great enthusiast. In celebration of David, the award for the most outstanding LIA Advanced Certificate Student, is presented every two years. The 2019 finalists were: • Faye Greenwood, from Ridi Lighting, who studied the Advanced Interior Lighting Certificate • Richard Parker, from Screen & Forster, who studied the Advanced Exterior Lighting Certificate Faye and Richard presented their work to the judging panel of Luciano Sabatelli, from Holophane Europe Ltd, and course tutors Bob Bohannon and Iain Macrae. The 2019 Holophane David Currie Award went to Faye, who was presented with the award plus a cheque for £1,000. For the past five years, Faye has worked with RIDI Group, firstly as a lighting designer, then as an engineer in technical support and more recently as a product manager. Through the LIA Advanced Certificate and project experience, Faye hoped to build her knowledge, with the goal of producing interesting and successful lighting schemes, from conception to completion. Runner-up Richard received a cheque for £150 and certificate. Iain Macrae, CEng FSLL, academy course tutor, said: “Faye was up against a tough competitor in Richard, but she just blew the judges’ minds with the depth of understanding and ability to create concepts, present them and then make them work in detail. “She deserved the award and clearly has the aptitude to go far in the lighting design profession.”
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FIRM SAVED FROM ADMINISTRATION LED lighting supplier LED Hut Fulfilment Services has been bought out of administration by distribution brand Supreme Imports. Tracey Pye and David Costley-Wood, both from restructuring firm KPMG, were appointed joint administrators on 17th June. Following the appointment, the business was sold to Supreme 88 Ltd, a subsidiary of Supreme Imports, which specialises in distributing fast-moving consumer goods. Under the terms of the deal, which remains undisclosed, more than 30 staff have transferred to the new ownership. Commenting on the acquisition, Supreme Imports said in a statement that the deal would further enhance its offering within lighting and followed its recent purchase of Monocore.
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SUPPLIER GROWS PROFIT ON WEAKER SALES Lighting specialist LEDVANCE has reported a growth in profit, despite sales declining for a second straight year. According to its latest filed accounts for the year ended 30th September, 2018, total sales fell 9.6% to £27.3m from £30.2m in 2017. The decline marked a second year of falling sales when turnover fell 48% from £58.1m in 2016, with its current year the lowest revenues recorded in over a decade.
New lighting collection Luxury interiors specialist Andrew Martin has announced the launch of more than 450 lighting products in collaboration with Visual Comfort. The collections features ceiling and pendant lights, wall lights, table and desk lamps, floor lamps and outdoor lanterns. These pieces are exhibited in a brand-new lighting gallery in the Walton Street showroom and highlight the work of some of the top lighting designers, including Kelly Wearstler, Alexa Hampton and E.F Chapman. Martin Waller, founder of Andrew Martin, said: “Lighting is one of the most important elements of interior design. It can completely transform the look and feel of a room.”
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Gross profit was also down by 1.9% to £5m from £5.1m, however, pre-tax profit increased 249% to £780,000 from £223,000 the previous year. Stated within its report, the company said that some sectors delivered growth, whilst others experienced a decline, with the latter driven by a reduction in traditional lamp sales.
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IMPROVED HALF-YEAR SALES Lighting specialist LightwaveRF has seen losses widen, despite more than doubling its half-year sales. According to its latest trading update for the six months to 31st March, total sales were over £2.5m, up from £1.1m. The Birmingham-based business saw pre-tax losses result at £1.35m, up from its loss of £0.87m, which was due to further investment in sales, marketing and customer support.
Rock and roll project Lighting business Nulty has completed its latest project in London’s new Hard Rock Hotel and Hard Rock Cafe. Nulty’s lighting scheme brings together various areas of the hotel, including the entrance, reception/lobby, Hard Rock Cafe, the VIP Rock Royalty lounge and the Rock Shop. Emilio Hernandez, director at Nulty, said: “We really enjoyed the energy and creativity of the Hard Rock team.
Lightwave said it is continuing to innovate with its technology and product reviews are extremely positive.
“They have a dedicated position of “Vibe Manager” who oversees the overall feeling of the space. As light is a key part of creating a mood, it was really exciting to work with a team who understands its importance in a space.”
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Liverpool store to relocate Independent furniture and home accessories retailer Utility has confirmed plans to relocate its store in Liverpool. Currently situated on Bold Street, the store will close at the end of August following the expiry of its lease, but plans to open in a larger space once a new premises has been sought. In a statement, Richard Skelton, Utility director, said that the business had out grown its current site and due to turnover now being 38% online, the company wanted a space to complement its entire offering to customers. Richard added that it was currently working with local agencies to find suitable premises with large showroom space and parking, which was proving to be challenging due to limited supply.
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Ansell Lighting operations director Jason Dwan, right, was presented with the award by LIA chief executive Steve Davies
LIGHTING BUSINESS WINS QUALITY ASSURANCE AWARD Lighting business Ansell Lighting has won the LIA Quality Assurance award. The LIA said: “Ansell are recognised as a LIAQA Assured Company for lamps, domestic luminaires, commercial luminaires, emergency lighting and outsource supply, and were presented with the award due to their heavy investment in quality assurance and how they have embraced the LIAQA scheme both in the UK and the Far East.
STUDENT OF THE YEAR IS… The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) has announced the winner of its Outstanding Student of 2018 award. The Lighting Industry Academy’s LIA Certificate is recognised throughout the industry as the main lighting course to enhance lighting knowledge. The course requires students to complete three test papers and a comprehensive lighting project that demanded creative thinking and utilised all the lighting knowledge delivered during the course. The assigned project brief was to provide an upgrade for an existing woodworking company. The accolade went to Antonio Formisano (pictured centre) from Ansell Lighting, who was presented with the crystal LIA Certificate Award Bowl, along with a certificate and cheque for £500. Antonio’s passion for light dates back to his childhood when he always needed a light on because “the night is dark and full of terror”. He graduated magna-cum-laude in building engineering in Naples, Italy, where he focused his studies on the effect of natural light in both modern and archaeological buildings.
“Focus has been placed on implementing improved quality processes, alongside staff training and investing heavily in thirdparty product testing. They have produced a robust system for product approval, technical file generation and maintenance, and quality assurance checks, all supported by a dedicated QA team.” The LIAQA Award was introduced by the LIA to acknowledge the commitment to quality displayed by the participants of this unique quality scheme. The LIA offers members this industry specific Quality Assurance solution, which addresses legislative and regulatory requirements specific to the lighting industry and is designed to operate as a robust standalone quality solution, or as a scheme to work in conjunction with ISO9001. Using a modular approach and focusing on product type specific requirements, LIAQA identifies the criteria for product acceptance, manufacturing process requirements, and the evidence that supports product conformity. The LIAQA team analysed and deliberated over more than 130 LIAQA participants, using a variety of criteria, which culminated in three companies being nominated for the 2019 Award.
In 2018 he joined Ansell Lighting as a lighting designer. The judges commented that Antonio produced an exceptional project and gave a very thorough presentation.
Ansell Lighting were announced as the Winners at the LIA Annual Lunch, held at Drapers Hall. The other nominees were NET LED Lighting and Tala.
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Independent furniture and homewares retailer Bell of Northampton has confirmed the appointment of Lee Ferris as new managing director. Lee, who has worked at the store for more than 30 years after starting as a sales assistant when just 16, replaces Graham Jackson in the role. Following the appointment, the company plans to continue on its growth strategy, which follows its recent £250,000 extension and online investment carried out last year. In a statement on his new role, Lee said he has worked under great role models during his time with the company and plans to use that experience to drive the company forward.
Birmingham-based lighting business Lighting Reality has secured five new contracts so far this year. Lighting Reality, which makes design software applications for outdoor and street lighting, has won UK deals with Gemma Lighting, based in Portsmouth, Proelectric in Weston-SuperMare and London-based Midstream. Outside of the UK, Lighting Reality has also signed agreements with Poland-based LUG and Australia-based Leadsun. Tony Cook, chief operating officer at Lighting Reality, said that it would work closely with its new clients as it continued to expand its manufacturing partners.
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The company plans to add new concessions in the store as well as introducing an independent interior design shop.
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DOUBLE-DIGIT PROFIT GROWTH Lighting manufacturer FW Thorpe has reported a double-digit growth in profit, despite sales slightly declining. According to its latest trading update for the six months ended 31st December, 2018, total sales fell 1% to £52.7m from £53.2m against the same period last year. Despite the lull in top-line growth, pre-tax profit resulted at £8.8m, up by 11.4% from £7.9m. FW Thorpe said that group results were affected by a slow start to the year by Thorlux, although order income is now back to 2018 levels after record orders for the last few months. During the period, the group sold its Thorlux Portsmouth and Sugg Lighting factories for £4.8m, realising a £1.9m profit on disposal. Commenting on the interim results, Mike Allcock, chairman, said: “The group is finding it difficult to match the results of last year due to challenging trading conditions at the start of the year. “The management team meet regularly to discuss and plan for the potential impacts arising from Brexit. We wait anxiously for matters to be resolved and business confidence to return to more normal levels. “The group continues to invest for the future. This includes the imminent delivery of new laser-cutting metalworking machinery at Thorlux; a property extension under way at TRT; a new factory that has also been approved for Portland Lighting; and works, which are well advanced, on the Lightronics factory extension. “Looking forward, within the group we remain concerned about the stability of the UK market; however, present trading conditions are more buoyant than we previously predicted, and stronger than the first half performance.”
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MANUFACTURER CONTINUES MOMENTUM LED lighting manufacturer Luceco plc has continued trading momentum and increased full year 2019 expectations. According to its latest trading update for the four months ended 30th April, Luceco plc said that it has built upon the improved trading performance delivered in the second half of 2018. In a statement, the company said: “Whilst sales to UK professional customers continue to be subdued in the uncertain economic environment, we are making strong progress in overseas markets. Furthermore, margins that benefited from an improved input cost environment, manufacturing savings and pricing changes in the second half of 2018 have improved further in 2019.”
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WHOLESALER CONTINUES TO GROW SALES Light fittings wholesale business Servlite UK has reported a fifth successive year of turnover growth as sales reach a decade high. According to its latest filed accounts for the year ended 31st July, 2018, total sales rose 16.1% to £15.8m from £13.6m in 2017. UK sales, its main market, experienced all the growth, up by 16.2% to £15.7m from £13.5m. Overseas sales fell 29.4% to £55,378 from £78,788. Gross profit increased 36% to £3m from £2.2m, whilst pre-tax profit resulted at £249,350, down by 31% compared to its profit of £362,954 recorded last year. Servlite is currently in the process of developing a new website although an official launch date has yet to be confirmed.
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New cotton cushions + throw
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THREE KEY LOOKS , WHICH WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO INTRODUCING .”
— Jayne Zalega, business development director
Bowie Mirror with Tate Console Table
The secret of designing a stylish interior is combining the key items of furniture with smaller pieces and accessories, including soft furnishings and wall decor, along with carefully considered lighting. All contribute to the overall look of the room. Selecting the right accessories helps achieve the required feel, whilst also adding personality and interest. Lighting is important to give the desired atmosphere — a carefully chosen and placed lamp can add character and ambience. Gallery’s extensive catalogue provides a wide and varied range of accessories and lighting, to suit different looks and styles of interior. Its accessories range from faux plants to photoframes and from vases to candle holders. On the wall décor side there is a
wonderful selection of mirrors, along with wall art and clocks. Soft furnishings include cushions, throws, bedding, doorstops and rugs. Its lighting catalogue features table and floor lamps, ceiling lights, pendants and wall lights. But to keep its collections fresh and exciting, the team at Gallery is continually developing products. Several new soft furnishing items have just been introduced, including 100% cotton rugs, throws and cushions, which offer excellent value for money. There are also heavily-embellished cushions, featuring tropical leaves, pineapples and flamingos, along with a decorative green Indian throw. Their AW19 Collection will include even more new soft furnishings, along with mirrors, wall art and lighting, as well as furniture and upholstery. It will be Gallery’s biggest ever
AW launch with about 500 exciting new products, featuring three key looks, and will be showcased at the Autumn Fair. Jayne Zalega, business development Director – Textiles, told Cabinet Maker: “We have some wonderful new soft furnishing products lined up, across the three key looks, which we are looking forward to introducing at the show. From deep, indulgent colours and bright metallics for a Luxe look, to tonal linens and chunky knits to add a homely feel, the new products will give customers an even more varied choice. “And building on the success of our rug collection, we are introducing around 30 new styles, doubling our current SKU count.” The new wall décor range will see an introduction of more than 60 framed art
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ABOVE: One of the new AW19 rugs items, from large wall art with abstract print exploring media such as gold leaf to monochrome photos. RIGHT: Albany lamps
Also included in the AW19 Collection are more than 30 new mirrors, including accent mirrors, floating glass and heavily antiqued, mercury glassed mirrors as part of the Luxe look, as well as simple framed mirrors and small accent mirrors in a variety of rattan designs, in a range of finishes. Mat Penney, product director, said: “Expanding our catalogue can be challenging as we already offer such a wide range, but we are confident that this new collection will again bring fresh new products that will be well received and successful. We have designed some entirely new ideas, as well as developing existing ranges such as the Hayle and Bowie mirrors by introducing new shapes.� On the lighting side, as well as launching a wonderful range of around 60 new products, Gallery is planning a special display area on their stand at the Autumn Fair, to showcase these new lamps and lights in a more impactful way. The new collection will feature a wide range of styles, including floor and table lamps,
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ceiling lights and pendants. Expanding its exciting Luxe look, the new lighting selection will feature golds, beautiful mottled and opal glass and interesting shapes, along with velvets, tailored to match its made-to-order upholstery offering. From large chandeliers and designed pendants to families of table and floor lamps, this new collection is sure to catch the eye. Another look will feature simple pendants and accent table lamps, with clean, sharp lines in satin and matte finishes, all in an array of selected colours. The popular Albany and Chicago ranges are being developed, introducing new finishes, as well as pendant versions of Chicago. The final look will offer hand-crafted turned wooden based table and floor lamps, rattan pendant lights and touches of glass and metal.
“WE HAVE DESIGNED SOME ENTIRELY NEW IDEAS AS WELL AS DEVLOPING EXISTING RANGES.”
Mat continued: “We’re really looking forward to launching our latest collection at the Autumn Fair. It has taken a tremendous amount of hard work pulling it all together, however we are confident that it will be well received. And the stand has been designed to showcase the new products to great effect.” To find out more about the newly-launched soft furnishings, contact the Gallery sales team, and to be amongst the first to view their exciting AW19 Collection, visit them on stand 19D10-E11 at the Autumn Fair.
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— Mat Penney, product director
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Andrew Munns, from testing specialist SATRA, explains the procedure behind the complex testing process of mirrors.
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might be a wall-hanging mirror, or a mirror component that is installed within a piece of furniture (such as built into a wardrobe door), or a free-standing mirror to sit on the floor.
For a wall-hanging mirror there are at least two safety aspects that need to be considered. The glass in a large wall-hanging mirror could cause injury if the method used to attach it to the wall fails and the mirror falls
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down. It is recommended that a wall-hanging mirror is subjected to a SATRA ‘wall-hanging test’. This involves attaching the mirror to a wall following the supplier’s instructions, using any fixings provided, and then exerting an additional downward force to the complete mirror for 48 hours to see if the fixing method fails. In addition, if the mirror in use is likely to be subjected to high temperatures or high humidity conditions, distortion in the frame and mount might lead to stress that causes the glass component to fracture — perhaps in a dangerous manner. Therefore, if, for instance, the wall-hanging mirror is for use in a bathroom, a suitable test is to place it in a high humidity test chamber, maintained at 23°C and 85 per cent relative humidity (rh) for 28 days. An inspection is then carried out to look for any signs of distortion, bowing or swelling, and any signs of backing adhesion failure. Loss of adhesive bond quality or loss of security would mean a failure unless there is more than one system holding the glass in position. If the wall-hanging mirror is for use above a fireplace (for example in a living room), an elevated temperature test would be appropriate. It is recommended that the mirror should be placed on in a dry heat oven for eight days — four days at a temperature of 40°C followed by a further four days at a temperature of 50°C. After exposure, the mirror is again inspected as described above.
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“FOR ANY MIRROR, AN ADHESION-TO-BACKING
INTEGRITY TEST IS A SENSIBLE WAY
OF CHECKING THAT ANY FAILURE WOULD BE A ‘SAFE’ FAILURE.”
If the mirror is for use in a cool hall, then the effect of elevated temperature is not so important — but the wall-hanging test
There are few relevant standards for mirrors. Although withdrawn, BS 7449:1991 – ‘Specification for inclusion of glass in the construction of furniture, other than tables or trolleys, including cabinets, shelving systems and wall hung or free-standing mirrors’, provides recommendations for the design and construction of mirrors, but highlights no specific tests for them, except for an impact test in appendix A. BS 7449 is useful as it gives guidance on informative markings to be used on mirrors. European standard EN 14749:2016 – ‘Furniture. Domestic and kitchen storage units and kitchen-worktops. Safety requirements and test methods’ includes an impact test that is relevant to mirrors. For a mirror component that is installed (for instance, in a wardrobe door), this impact test in EN 14749 applies, but only if the mirror has no backing – that is, if it is not supported by a carrier board such as medium-density fibreboard (MDF). For a free-standing (floor-standing) mirror, it is appropriate to use the stability test in BS 4875-8:1998 – ‘Furniture. Strength and stability of furniture. Methods for determination of stability of non-domestic storage furniture’ (a severe stability test), or EN 14749 clauses 5.4 and 5.5. If the mirror is more than 1m high, a stability test under 5.4 would apply. The term ‘safety glass mirror’ is sometimes used. A safety glass mirror is made by adhering a special protective film to the back surface of a silver glass mirror. This prevents injuries in case the mirror is broken. For any mirror, an adhesion-to-backing integrity test is a sensible way of checking that any failure would be a ‘safe’ failure. This integrity test is similar to the ‘fragmentation test’ utilised to check transparent glass. A hammer and metal punch are used to check that when broken, the glass of the mirror remains safely attached to the backing material, which may be a ‘safety film backing’. As far as product marking is concerned, a sensible precaution would be to put appropriate warning labels on a mirror, such as ‘do not put hot objects against this mirror’, or ‘follow the supplied instructions when mounting the mirror on a wall’. For further information, please contact furniture@satra.com or 01536 410000 or visit:
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As the only showcase specifically dedicated to the lighting industry, LuxLive returns to London’s Excel from 13th to 14th November 2019 and will be another key event to strengthen ties with clients and suppliers, source new business, generate brand awareness and launch new products. If last year’s show is anything to go by, then 2019 will be the best yet. Almost 60% of the more than 6,000 visitors who attended in 2018 were key specifiers and end-user buyers with ‘strong purchasing power’, revealed event organiser, Revo Media Partners, which is part of the Clarion Events Group that also runs the January Furniture Show and Manchester Furniture Show. With key influential buyers in attendance, this means “your business development team has targeted, business-focused conversations with the right contacts at your LuxLive stand”. Last year also saw a rise in visitor numbers, up by 2%, with 76% of visitors attending to specifically research new products and innovations. “2018 has been a milestone year in the history 5th July 2019 | 26
Cabinet Maker takes an early look ahead of lighting industry show LuxLive and why it’s a must-attend event. of LuxLive. Europe’s largest annual lighting event attracted a record number of decision makers from a variety of end-user sectors, reaffirming its role as a catalyst for business for the entire lighting supply chain,” event organisers said. “Over 6,000 visitors from 69 countries came to benefit from endless business networking opportunities and to discover innovative and inspiring products and solutions on offer by a total of 174 lighting brands. We look forward to welcoming you again at LuxLive and lightspace in November.” Alongside exhibitors showcasing their latest designs and products, also taking centre stage during the event will be a number of programmes and, of course, the highly anticipated Lux Awards, which bring the lighting industry together in an unmissable celebration of the year’s best talents and achievements. Exploring each sector, LuxLive will have six key initiatives during 2019. They are:
Heroes of Innovation An ideal platform for product launches and new solutions, both off-the-shelf and bespoke. Expect to see some inspiring innovations within this area of the show. The Future Office In this feature area, visitors interact with the latest technologies revolutionising the workplace. Lux Emergency Lighting demonstration area Compliance and ever-changing regulations in emergency lighting are at the core of this demonstration area. As a hot topic requiring continuous training, this is set to be a popular feature at LuxLive 2019. Women in Lighting A new initiative celebrating diversity in the lighting sector, which highlights leading women within the industry.
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IPR, Product Safety and Certification Policy In partnership with the Lighting Industry Association (LIA), in 2019 LuxLive is introducing new processes to assure all exhibits meet quality control checks, integrity and professionalism that are met across the show floor. Focus content programme Agenda-setting talks led by industry leading speakers will take place on the show floor, across the two days of the event. Also, back by popular demand, the Fixture and Design International conference will be held in colocation with LuxLive this year, an unmissable technical update for CTOs. In keeping with the latter, the two days of diverse seminar sessions features case studies, topical discussions, speakers from big players in the built environment and the exploration of the role of innovative lighting technology and design in achieving professional objectives. These programmes include: Lighting Fixture Design Conference Reading the signposts correctly has never been more crucial than in today’s lighting market. The LED revolution has happened — but the downside is prices are falling fast and it’s increasingly difficult to differentiate product. This conference aims to help you map out your strategy for the digital lighting world. It will look at all the critical issues with expert speakers so you gain the insights to move forward with confidence. Emergency Lighting Compliant, safer, better: Emergency lighting for the 21st Century. At this time
“IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LIA , LUXLIVE IS INTRODUCING NEW PROCESSES TO ASSURE ALL EXHIBITS MEET QUALITY
CONTROL CHECKS, INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM THAT ARE MET ACROSS THE SHOW FLOOR.” of heightened concern about fire safety standards, it’s more important than ever that emergency lighting is fully compliant with all relevant standards and is maintained and tested regularly. In this special conference it will bring together the top experts in the
LuxLive takes place from 13th to 14th November
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field to answer all the key questions, as well as exploring emerging technologies and protocols such as automatic testing, internetconnect systems and stay-put lighting. Lighting for Workplace and Wellbeing The biggest trend in workplaces right now is wellbeing. Younger employees are shunning grey and formal corporate headquarters and instead demanding engaging, healthy and playful environments. And lighting is playing a key role. This conference explores how light — both natural and electric — is delivering the workplace of the future. The Illuminated City Masterplanning and place-making with light in the urban environment. With over half the world’s population now living in cities, it’s incumbent on the lighting design community to respond creatively, sensitively and responsibly to how we illuminate our urban environment for its inhabitants. In this timely seminar, it will explore the transformative power of lighting interventions in challenging urban areas and look at a range of successful projects both in the UK and overseas. Smart Spaces + Smarter Lighting Lighting in the IoT era. If you are a developer, landlord, tenant or technologist responsible for delivering the digital workplace, this is your must-attend seminar track. Learn how digital technology, including the Internet of Things, is creating enhanced environments and delivering data for actionable insights into productivity and utilisation. With plenty of time still left to register, LuxLive is set to be another record-breaking year in all it has to offer the lighting industry. And with a final focus on registration, technology heavyweight Bluetooth has secured a major agreement to promote its mesh protocol as a preferred method of lighting control. Bluetooth is partnering with LuxLive to become headline sponsor of the main Smart Spaces arena, which is located at the heart of the event on the show floor. Under the deal, Bluetooth also becomes gold sponsor of the Lighting for Workplace and Wellbeing conference, which takes place at LuxLive, and sponsor of the LuxLive registration process. Bluetooth is disrupting the lighting control industry with its Bluetooth mesh networking standard and pushing the boundaries of what the industry thought could be done with lighting. The technology has the potential to turn the lighting installation into a digital backbone — an ‘Internet of Things’ platform, which would allow other technologies, services and tasks. LuxLive will most definitely light up the industry come November.
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ACCESSORIES & LIGHTING FEATURE|EVENT FURNITURE BY TARREN Event furniture for rent
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Providing the
a little extra something, the Tarren range is vast and, more importantly, weatherproof to account for the ever-changing British climate.
Last month saw the start of a new bespoke furniture and event hire service in the Cotswolds. As event visionaries behind the likes of Cheltenham Festivals, Valley Fest, Superdry and more, Event Furniture by Tarren, a curated collection of bespoke furniture and decorations for hire, has officially launched. Based in Cheltenham and with a collection spanning 25 years in the event industry, Event Furniture by Tarren is the latest addition to Tarren Production, offering everything from seating, tables and bar hire, to outdoor items, furniture, accessories and decorations that really make a statement. Chris Tarren, founder and director of Event 5th July 2019 | 28
Chris Tarren, founder and director of Event Furniture by Tarren, talks about the launch of his new bespoke furniture and accessories service.
Antique Chesterfield sofas can be hired Furniture by Tarren, revealed the concept behind the business: “Whether you’re planning a boho barn wedding, a festival inspired by the Cotswold countryside or a corporate or community event that needs
“Our flagship Rustic Collection is filled with handcrafted staples and sublime statement pieces that promise to provide talking points for any unforgettable event, including jam jar pendant lights, cotton reel and rustic trestle tables, sleeper benches, decorative tin and copper pots, faux fur rugs, wooden slice centrepieces and even antler chandeliers, candle holders and coat hooks.”
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Packages combining complementary items are also available: glitzy make-up stations for dressing rooms, a rustic, handmade bar set-up and a variety of seating options such as German beer tables and benches or rustic trestle tables with tolix style chairs. There are posts, ropes and picket fencing to help you manage crowds; mirrors, fridges, fluffy throws and film set lights to create dreamy dressing rooms; huge parasols, feather flags, bean bag cushions and fire pits for the most fabulous of festivals; and bespoke decorations to add those personal touches, such as flower pots, fairy light-filled kilner jars, scatter cushions, bell jars and arches of all shapes and sizes. Chris said the idea had been at the back of his mind for a long time and he is delighted it has now come into fruition. “Event Furniture by Tarren has been a long time in the making. Between us, my team and I have been producing and staging events for almost 25 years and, as such, know how important hassle-free hire is, particularly for tight timescales,” he said. “We have carefully selected and handcrafted an incredible collection of pieces we can now share with those looking to wow with their next event. People are surprised at the sheer variety of pieces we have to offer — things you wouldn’t even imagine could be hired
at short notice, such as antique Chesterfield sofas, Persian rugs, faux foliage and so much more. “If you’ve got the vision, we can provide an on trend backdrop for almost any type of indoor or outdoor event. Event organisers are invited to view the range on our new website, select their favourite pieces to create their event wishlist, then submit the request to our expert team, who will contact them with prices and availability. For something more bespoke, the team is also happy to handcraft new products to order.” With decades of experience staging over 2,500 different events, the team behind Event Furniture by Tarren certainly knows what works for clients and crowds of all types and tastes.
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Rubens An ‘on trend’ mid century inspired, clean line floor lamp, table lamp and pendant. Finished in polished chrome,perfect when paired with filament LED lamps to create a modern look for today’s living spaces.
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F E A T U R E |M A D E . C O M
TALENT
Lab launched back in March
When did the innovation lab officially launch? MADE Labs launched in March 2019 with the aim of working with pioneering small businesses to develop new technologies that help our customers find the right products and then visualise them in their own homes. Unlike many other incubator programmes, the Labs team will work closely with the rest of the business to get these innovations into our core platform as quickly as possible, so that customers can start to benefit from them. How much investment has gone into the launch? We have invested a lot of time and energy into this project as we believe it could provide our customers with some game-changing innovations. The launch of MADE Labs
SCOUT Philippe Chainieux, chief executive at MADE.com, talks about its recent investment that saw the launch of a new innovation lab, current trading and its view on apprenticeships.
follows the success of collaborations with a number of other technology businesses to date, such as Hullabalook, which created MADE’s Sofasizer, a hugely-popular online tool that helps customers find the perfect size of sofa for their space and won customer innovation of the year at the Retail Week tech Awards in 2017.
Why is this an important step for MADE? MADE’s entrepreneurial, agile approach is fundamental to our business strategy; as a digitally-native brand, being at the forefront of technological developments is a key priority and we want to be able to provide technology that is one step ahead of our customers’ expectations. » 5th July 2019 | 31
F E A T U R E |M A D E . C O M Soho showroom has tripled in size How many start-ups are currently on board? The launch of MADE Labs follows the success of collaborations with a number of other technology businesses to date, such as Hullabalook, and we already have our first couple of new Labs projects under way. The first of these is View It Live, an innovative new software that enables online customers to connect to our showroom teams live in order to view their choice of products in HD. They can also get real-time practical or styling advice from our experts on the showroom floor. This functionality is live across our showroom spaces in London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Birmingham and Redbrick in West Yorkshire, with plans to extend this further across Europe in 2019. What is the longer term plan? MADE Labs is an important step for us in making great design accessible to the masses. As a digitally native business, it’s crucial that we continue to find the most cutting-edge solutions to our customers’ needs — whether it’s finding the perfect sofa to fit their living room, or giving them access to interior designers at the touch of a button. We are lucky enough to be based in the centre of one of the world’s best tech startup communities, and we hope to be able to continue collaborating with these amazing businesses to get their ideas in front of our customers.
with the unveiling of our expanded flagship showroom in Soho in London, which has tripled in size and now houses a host of new technology, as well as opening a new showroom in Hamburg and launching in Sweden.
How has the year been so far for MADE? We have had a great start to 2019 so far,
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consumer trends, and we are confident that this positions us well for future growth. Are there any other initiatives MADE are working on at the moment you can reveal? Earlier this year, we released results that showed a 37% increase in revenue for 2018 and announced that 2019 will see Europe overtaking the UK as our biggest market,
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“WE’RE LOOKING FOR THE BEST TALENT FROM ACROSS THE WORLD – NOT JUST THE UK! WE WOULD WELCOME APPROACHES FROM ANY START-UPS WHO HAVE IDEAS FOR COLLABORATIONS .” with the launch of four new territories this year — Portugal, Italy, Denmark and Sweden. We have already launched in Sweden and our focus over the next 12 months will be taking great design to new audiences through our continued expansion into Europe.
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What are the key reasons behind MADE’s continued success? MADE was founded to provide high-quality design for everyone that doesn’t break the bank. This is exactly what we’re focused on delivering, and we believe it’s the reason people keep coming back to us. We pride ourselves on relentless innovation in order to remain relevant and over the last nine years, we have developed a unique model that combines technology and innovation to make our business more efficient and
cut unnecessary margins — and pass those savings on to customers. This also enables us to adapt to changing trends quickly; new lines can take just four months from design to reach the market. From start-ups to apprenticeships. Does MADE have any schemes for apprenticeships? We currently have a Tech apprenticeship scheme, which we run through a provider called Arch Apprenticeships. We now have x3 apprenticeship positions in the team (all within the Tech operations team), which are recruited via Arch. The apprenticeship lasts for one year, although some do then stay on permanently. Final thought? At MADE, innovation is an integral part of our DNA; it enables us to adapt to changing trends quickly and ensures we remain relevant for our ever-evolving group of customers. As the shift from high street to online accelerates, agility has never been more important to remaining relevant, and we see MADE Labs as a hugely important part of that. We’re looking for the best talent from across the world — not just the UK! We would welcome approaches from any start-ups who have ideas for collaborations — so please get in touch!
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F E A T U R E |I M M C O L O G N E P U R E T A L E N T S C O N T E S T Cologne is a talent hot-spot
Call Organisers of IMM Cologne have issued a call for entry for the 17th Pure Talents Contest.
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Entries
The Pure Talents Contest is one of the most renowned contests for young designers worldwide. Students and young graduates are invited once again this year to submit their designs for contemporary, sustainable living objects. The best 20 among them will be invited by the organiser to present their prototypes to the trade world at the international interiors trade fair IMM Cologne 2020.
The 17th Pure Talents Contest (PTC) brings together young creative people from across the world and invites them to submit their solo or group works from the most varied furniture categories. The contest is aimed at design students and graduates whose graduation is no more than three years behind them. Last year saw 926 products by 756 designers from 69 nations submitted. In keeping with its high standards for quality and internationality, the jury of the Pure Talents Contests 2020 demonstrates its usual high calibre with the designers Stefan Herkner (Germany) and Philippe Malouin (UK); the art director of Cappellini, Giulio Cappellini
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(Italy); the IDEAT editor, Johannes Hünig; the head curator of the Design Museum Helsinki, Suvi Saloniemi; as well as the event manager of IMM Cologne, Rüdiger Sprave. Designer Stefan Herkner, from Offenbach, who is already supporting the Pure Talents Contest for the third time as a member of the jury, said: “The Pure Talents Contest is a very special event at IMM Cologne for the young designers, for us as jurors and for visitors. “The most recent competition showed how high the level of submissions is in the meantime. The product maturity of many designs is often highly advanced. That is remarkable. I am already very much looking forward to the new submissions and am pleased to once again be part of the jury.” The submission phase of the Pure Talents Contest 2020 ends on 12th September, 2019. The jury will then view the submissions and select the 20 best products. These will be exhibited during IMM Cologne, which takes place from 13th to 19th January, 2020, in hall 2.1. The young designers are provided with
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TALENTS CONTEST
the opportunity to present themselves to a broad audience in an attractive and highquality environment, and to establish initial contacts with manufacturers and media representatives. The three best designs from among the products presented will be honoured on the first day of the trade fair. A first, second and third prize will be awarded, each endowed with €3,000, €2,000 and €1,000 respectively.
IS A VERY SPECIAL EVENT AT IMM COLOGNE FOR THE YOUNG DESIGNERS, FOR US AS JURORS AND FOR VISITORS.” In addition to this, an Audience Prize will also be awarded for the first time for the Pure Talents Contest 2020, the winner of which will be determined through a people’s vote via Instagram, and which will also be endowed with €1,000. »
Julian Marticke, inset, was placed third in 2019 for his A Day At The Zoo inspiration
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F E A T U R E |I M M C O L O G N E P U R E T A L E N T S C O N T E S T Christian Cowper, inset, with his Bench Gang collection that won second place in 2019
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Last year’s winner was Ilja HuberIlja Huber for his three-part light fixture Baschnja. For his final project on his master’s degree, Ilja Huber examined the issue of lighting moods in living spaces. His idea was to design a light fixture that enables individually-tailored lighting of space. Second place went to Christian Cowper for his Bench Gang collection. The Bench Gang illustrated the unrefined qualities of fun and play — bringing life to the humble bench! This project, Play, explored the mental benefits of playing — something that can become neglected as we grow older. In third place was Julian Marticke for his A Day At The Zoo inspiration. The built-in magnets allowed the blocks to be combined together to form animals or fantasy creatures to act as a showpiece on the dining table, a distraction in the office or scattered on the playmat. Finally, the Special Mention went to Michael Varga for his The Conscious Unconsciousness concept. The designs do not put materiality, production or ergonomics at the forefront, but rather revolve around dealing with our consumption in a conscious way. Participation in the contest, as well as potentially in the Pure Talents special 5th July 2019 | 36
exhibition, is not subject to any charge for the designers. Those interested can find all information on the contest, the general conditions of Pure Talents brings together young designers
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LAST WORD DAVID JINKS MILT, PARCELHERO’S HEAD OF CONSUMER RESEARCH Property landlords have to choose between either accepting a huge cut in rental income, or losing the tenant altogether and having large properties standing empty.
CVAs are fatally wounding our High Streets CVAs are simply speeding up the demise of High Street shopping and will impact on pension and investment schemes. CVAs are at best a temporary bandage for store chains and, at worst, will hasten the demise of the High Street and reduce the value of many pensions, many of which are partially-invested in commercial property markets. Retailers, from Debenhams and House of Fraser to Carpetright and Mothercare, have used CVAs to plan the wholesale closure of many stores. Nearly 1,000 stores have closed under CVA agreements in the past two years alone. Just this month Philip Green’s Arcadia Group has also agreed a CVA that includes the closure of 23 UK stores. The escalating closure of major High Street stores will simply drive shoppers away from town centres in even greater numbers. CVAs should be a last resort, not the standard retail business practice they are fast becoming. Yes, they give chains the chance to slash rents and ditch poor performing stores; but closures are becoming unsustainable. Debenhams is axing 22 stores and House of Fraser 31 stores under CVAs, while Carpetright has already used its CVA to ditch around 92 stores, Mothercare 50 and Homebase 92.
This diminishes the market for new retail developments. Many large pension schemes may typically have around 8% of their funds invested in commercial property developments and management; but with returns on those investments falling, pensions are being impacted and some schemes are seeking to reduce their exposure to the sector. And many of us may have our pension pot invested in a specialist property pension fund. As an example, the makeup of one well-known fund includes 9.2% invested in shopping centres and around 9.5% in standard retail stores. And Britain’s High Street banks have around 8% of their loans tied to commercial properties. BHS could be said to have started the current CVA “trend”, forcing its creditors into accepting far lower rents and even rent ‘holidays’ for some stores; we all know where that ended for BHS. Likewise, Jamie’s Italian also negotiated a CVA with its creditors in February, but collapsed entirely a few months later.
CVAs don’t remedy the fundamental faults at the heart of a brand; they are a desperate measure that will simply mean property investors move into alternative markets, and our High Streets collapse under the weight of closures and terminal under-investment.’ Retailers with a portfolio of stores should instead seek to make the most of these great assets, ensuring store events are an “event” and adopting a multi-channel approach to retail; with customers buying online and popping into their local stores to pick up items and return them. The increased footfall encouraged by BOPUS — Buy Online, Pick Up in Store — will result in increased sales for many of our still muchloved town centre stores. For more information about the impact of CVAs on Britain’s department stores, see ParcelHero’s industry study Departing Department Stores: https://www. parcelhero.com/blog/news-updates/ departing-department-stores
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Not only is the trust between landlords and retailers being destroyed; but many of our pensions are invested by their administrators into retail property. Institutional investors, such as pension funds and insurance companies, are large investors — both directly and indirectly — in commercial property markets.
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