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BITA SHOWCASE MARCH 2015

The British Interior Textiles Association is celebrating its 8th successful year of showcases with a 2 day event at London’s Chelsea Harbour Hotel on 8 & 9 March 2015. The trade exhibition, taking place the same week as London Design Week, will showcase some of the most popular brands of furnishing fabrics, curtains, blinds, poles, upholstered furniture, wallpaper and other interior accessories in the UK.

“BITA exhibitors were so pleased with the results of our first show at Chelsea Harbour last year – with over 600 visitors – that BITA are delighted to be back again, during London Design Week on 8 & 9 March 2015. The Chelsea Harbour Hotel is a wonderful venue, especially with the Chelsea Harbour Design Centre being just next door!  We are expecting even more visitors this March and our Annual BITA Gala Dinner, held on the Sunday night for anyone in the industry – not just exhibitors and visitors – is nearly sold out!”  Diane Harding –BITA Secretary & Marketing Director and Show Organiser.

Some of our exhibitors were keen to share their thoughts as to why they have decided to join us. Here’s what they had to say about BITA:

“Fibre Naturelle will yet again be using Chelsea as a platform to launch their new collections. Great atmosphere enjoyed by all our clients in a superb location.” Jennie Gravett, Sales Manager

“The BITA shows are an excellent way to showcase our new collections, so many customers in one place at one time.” David York, Managing Director of Simpson & Yorke Interiors

“Warwick are excited to join BITA Chelsea as part of our drive to develop business in London and the South East of England. We are looking forward to showcasing our latest fabrics with existing and new customers.” John-Andrew Ovenstone, Managing Director, Warwick Fabrics

“Haddow Group have been exhibiting at BITA for the last 5 years with Kestral, one of their highly successful interior brands,  and have selected to show case this year at BITA, the new Olivia Bard’s stirring debut collection of fabrics, poles and tiebacks.

“BITA offers us a perfect opportunity to present our new collection to numerous current customers and potential new clients, in a relaxed and professional environment.  We believe this to be a perfect launch environment for our new brand and looking forward to another successful show.” Lindsy Wilson Sales Director Haddow Interiors.

“Diffusion are looking forward to launching a stunning collection of voile fabrics at the BITA London Showcase.  It will be a tremendous opportunity to present our new product range to a host of existing and new clients.” Vivien Corr, Commercial Director, Diffusion

“We always look forward to the BITA shows whether it be the London Showcase or the September Roadshows. They provide a great friendly yet professional environment in which to meet both new customers and connect with current customers to showcase our new and current fabrics & linings. A must on our event calendar each year.” – Andrew Hoyle – Sales & Marketing Director – Edmund Bell Fabrics

“Prestigious Textiles is delighted to continue its support of the London Chelsea BITA event. This event has grown in stature over the last couple of years and is ideally located to rub shoulders with London Design Week. As much as welcoming our visitors to our stand and presenting our new Spring/Summer 2015 ranges,  we also look forward to a little light entertainment at the Gala dinner!” Graham Bateman – Sales Director – Prestigious Textiles Ltd

Further to the fantastic feedback and success of last year’s masterclass, this year visitors will be treated to 2 masterclasses from Moore & McCabe Textiles. Join us to experience their expertise with a cushions Master Class – which will include ‘top tips’ – and a pelmets Master Class, as well as a Q&A session.

Visitors will once again find the welcoming, warm and friendly setting that makes BITA Showcases so popular, with FREE entry, canapés, afternoon cream teas and refreshments throughout both days.

To pre-register as a visitor please visit www.interiortextiles.co.uk.

For more information and photos please contact Laura Jones on 01908410598 ext.5 or email marketing@norfolkhouse-uk.com


 

BITA Partners with Smart Currency Business

The British Interior Textiles Association (BITA) and international payment specialist Smart Currency Business have partnered to provide interior textiles businesses with a wider range of information and services.

A trade association for the UK interior textiles industry, BITA promotes and safeguards the interests of its members, which range from large, well-known brands to small companies with a few employees.

Smart Currency Business has been working with interiors and textiles companies for over ten years to help them minimise losses and mitigate risk on currency exchange transactions.

“BITA’s members – whether small or large – have growing export and import businesses, so it makes sense for our Association to find a currency exchange partner who can give our members a reliable and competitive service,” says Diane Harding, BITA Secretary. “We have researched the market and believe that Smart Currency Business will give our members more than just low priced currency exchange – with the excellent service they have already supplied to UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) members, it made sense to choose them as our partner in this financial arena.”

“Smart Currency Business provides more than currency exchange transactions,” says Alex Bennett, the company’s sector business specialist. “The Smart Currency Business ethos is to provide clients with added value, through sharing industry-specific news, insights and educational content, networking opportunities, and hospitality arrangements.

We go the extra mile to help our clients grow. This is why we are delighted to be working with BITA, who also work to help their members maximise their business opportunities. I am confident that by pooling our resources, we can refine and expand our services to the industry, and help many more UK interiors and textiles companies to thrive.”

TRADE 80

TRADE 80 based in London are Trade 80 Silks are a bespoke supplier of Silk curtain and fashion fabrics for Bridal, couture, Interiors. Digital Prints and Embroideries on Silk, Linen and Cotton can be found in its beautiful collections. This BITA member has also signed up for the Autumn Showcases 2014! http://ow.ly/vT0pq

EDMUND BELL

EDMUND BELL is another BITA member who has also chosen to exhibit at the Autumn Showcases 2014! We are proud to have this specialist and supplier of curtain linings, blackout and dimout fabrics. In 2005 Edmund Bell proudly celebrated its 150th anniversary by being awarded the UK’s most coveted business accolade – the Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade; a fitting way to mark a century and a half of success. http://ow.ly/vT0pm

SAMUEL SIMPSON

SAMUEL SIMPSON have joined BITA for the Autumn Showcases 2014! They are a BITA member and a well established, fabric wholesalers, based in Manchester, selling to independent retailers. They offer a wide range of fabrics for curtains, upholstery, blinds and cushions! http://ow.ly/vT0pb

FTCT

FTCT team will be present for another year at the BITA Showcases! This small charity with a long history of providing education and welfare grants to families in need of a helping hand. When you are having your lunch or checking in at reception just look around for their blue pots to give your donation, please! BITA is proud to support this charity! http://ow.ly/vT0pg

ROL-LITE BLINDS

ROL-LITE BLINDS have decided to join BITA for another year at the Autumn Showcases! Rol-lite Blinds have been available to the general public since 1973 through their strategic network of retail agents which covers every county in England and Wales as well as Scotland, the Isle of Man, Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. The company supplies a host of independent soft furnishers, blind and carpet retailers alongside a selected number of department stores. http://ow.ly/vT0py

FABRICUT

FABRICUT is one of the newest BITA members in 2014 and officially signed up to exhibit at the September Showcases! This is one of the largest, most progressive distributors of decorative fabrics in the world; the brand designers depend on for everyday decorating. They are a quality driven company providing home furnishing fabrics and accessories of exceptional design and value to the interior design industry. http://ow.ly/vT0ph

PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES

PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES have signed up to exhibit at the BITA September 2014 Showcases! The company’s acclaimed collections of fabrics and wallcoverings continues to develop in varied, exciting directions, capturing and steering home décor trends in the UK, across Europe and around the world. We are proud to have this BITA member at our showcases for another year! http://ow.ly/vT0oV