FLOORING SHOW SOUTH REVIEW
SHOW SUCCESS
We shine a spotlight on the inaugural Flooring Show South exhibition, which took place at Sandown Park this April.
Building on more than 60 years of success in Harrogate, The Flooring Show South welcomed more than 1,400 flooring professionals to Sandown Park on 14–15 April 2026, delivering two busy days of networking, product discovery, and business opportunities for retailers, contractors, distributors, and specifiers from across the industry.
Launched to provide flooring professionals across London and the South with a more accessible opportunity to connect with suppliers, discover new products, and network with the industry closer to home, the inaugural event received a hugely positive response from visitors and exhibitors alike.
As the UK’s biggest event dedicated to the flooring industry, The Flooring Show once again brought together leading manufacturers and suppliers under one roof, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the latest innovations, trends, and product launches across the sector.
This year’s show featured a strong mix of returning exhibitors and new brands, with attendees able to source everything from carpets and LVT to wood flooring, underlays, tools, and accessories. The event also provided a valuable platform for face-to-face conversations, helping exhibitors strengthen existing relationships while generating new business leads.
Research conducted following the event highlighted the strong commercial value of the launch show, with 46% of visitors placing orders onsite and a further 32% planning to place orders following the event. In addition, 56% of attendees discovered new brands or products that will be added to their future offering.
Visitors also praised the convenience of a southern-based event, with one attendee commenting: “A highly worthwhile event that provided fresh ideas, useful contacts and real business benefits.”
Another visitor had this to say: “A good show where it felt like most of the industry was.”
Commenting on the success of the event, Suzy Makin, sales director for The Flooring Show, said: “I couldn’t be more proud of how the show continues to grow beyond all expectations. It remains the UK’s biggest event dedicated to flooring – where else can you discover the latest designs all under one roof?
“The Flooring Show team would also like to thank the event’s launch partners for their continued support in helping bring the industry together and making the inaugural Flooring Show South a success.”
Following the successful launch of Flooring Show South, attention now turns to the industry’s flagship event, The Flooring Show Harrogate, taking place from 20–22 September 2026 at the Harrogate Convention Centre.
On the show in Harrogate, Suzy said: “One of the real advantages of Harrogate is its convenience; once you arrive, everything is on your doorstep, with hotels, restaurants, and bars all within easy walking distance.”
You can register for the show on the website below.
www.theflooringshow.com
Bjelin MD Simon Darbyshire receives the TCF Awards 2026 first-place trophy for The Salte Collection, with key account manager Richard Banham.
Gemma Coulthard, marketing manager at Marldon, receives the TCF Awards 2026 second-place trophy for MXS110 Smoothing Compound.
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