INDUSTRY UPDATE BRITISH FURNITURE ASSOCIATION


Woodstock completes Welsh Three Peaks Challenge, raising over £3,000 for St Michael’s Hospice


BFA –Where KBB meets the furniture manufacturing supply


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omponents are the universal point of interest for the entire furniture manufacturing supply chain, from the


kitchen, bedroom and bathroom sector to sofas and soft furnishings, contract seating, office furniture and dining tables. Hosted by the British Furniture Association (BFA), the Furniture


Component Expo (FCE) brings components, materials, fittings, machinery, software, timber and specialist services all under one roof. For KBB businesses this offers a practical opportunity to connect with


the suppliers, manufacturers and technical partners behind the products they need as well as finding alternative solutions and new innovations. From edge banding solutions to decorative surfaces and hinge systems,


or moisture-resistant materials, the expo offers the chance to explore different options and gain insight into the benefits of a wide variety of components through conversations with people who understand furniture manufacturing. Exhibitors such as Plasfoils - the exclusive UK distributor of Bonlex


interior foils for furniture, caravans and panelling systems - showcased key products to businesses working across surfaces, finishes and furniture manufacturing, including kitchens and bathrooms. And for KBB suppliers the show can open a route to new customers. Businesses supplying doors, panels, foils, fittings, hardware, adhesives,


coatings, machinery or software can meet manufacturers from across the furniture sector, offering a broader exposure that can be invaluable. In a market where product differentiation, lead times, sustainability and


production efficiency matter more than ever, understanding not just the components, but the businesses behind them, is increasingly important. FCE returns to Telford International Centre on 11 and 12 March 2027


with a wide range of exhibitors across timber and panels, foam, fibre and textiles, adhesives, coatings and finishes, fittings and fixtures, motion and seating solutions, packaging and labelling as well as machinery and robotics. The expo will also see the return of the Innovation Trail, which shines a


spotlight on the cutting edge of industry creativity. Every product on the trail is less than 18 months old, is being shown at


FCE for the very first time and has been selected for demonstrating real innovation that meets industry needs. To find out more about FCE go to: www.fcexpo.co.uk.


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Peaks Challenge in continued support of St Michael’s Hospice. The team surpassed their fundraising target by 128%, raising vital funds for the charity’s essential care and support services. The Woodstock team took on three of Wales’ highest peaks, Yr Wyddfa


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(Snowdon), Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan, completing the challenge in just under 14 and a half hours. Thanks to the generosity of


supporters, the team has raised £3,215, exceeding its original £2,500 fundraising target. The funds will contribute to the hospice’s ongoing work, helping it provide essential care to patients and their families. Charlotte Tilby, Head of


Marketing at Woodstock Trading co: “We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with St Michael’s Hospice and to support the incredible work they do. Taking on the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge was a fantastic opportunity for our team to come together for such an important cause, and we’re delighted to have exceeded our fundraising target.” Woodstock has partnered with St Michael’s Hospice for over two years,


most recently taking part in the hospice’s run event in May. The partnership also includes a staff volunteering scheme, which gives employees a paid day off to volunteer with the charity and support its work in the local community. Based in Hereford, St Michael’s Hospice is an independent charity providing


free, specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people across Herefordshire and the surrounding areas. The charity is dedicated to improving patients’ quality of life and supporting their families. Please find attached the full press release and imagery. For anything else, please do get in touch!


ondon, November 2026: Leading British bathroom and kitchen brand Woodstock has completed the Welsh Three


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