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MADE COMFORTABLE

As part of its mission to support independent furniture retailers by offering strong product and truly personal service, Blackburn-based upholstery supplier BH Made recently ran its first in-house show, at which it shared its impressive range of affordable sofas with customers old and new …

WE HAVE BEEN OVERWHELMED BY THE REACTION

With over 30 models, including leathers, in a variety of new new designs and prices to suit all, BH Made is fast making its mark, and is looking to follow up on the success of its first inhouse event with another this month.

“All of our invitees were checked into a great local hotel just 10 minutes from the showroom, where they were provided with free hospitality and a lovely comfortable bed for the evening,” comments a spokesperson. “We have been overwhelmed by the reaction from all areas of the country to our showroom, and to the models themselves.”

As well as sofas, BH Made has launched a small range of beds and chairs, available in numerous fabrics and colours. The supplier offers a 4-6week delivery time on all of its items, including leather and clearance lines.

As well as expanding its portfolio, BH Made has also grown its team, appointing several new reps to lead the charge nationwide, including Furnish Your Interior’s Victoria Melling.

“Due to the overwhelming response we’ve had to the show, we will be putting out an invite for our next one, which will take place in the week commencing 24th October.

“Fancy a look? Just give us a call to secure your place on 07747 592671, or email gary@bhmade.co.uk. We can’t wait to see you!”

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ONE-STOP 3PL SHOP

When supply chain disruption occurs more often than not, it pays to have a good storage and distribution partner on side …

www.apfulfilment.com

Disruptions to supply chains are a major source of concern for companies working within the furniture and homeware sector – and particularly those operating online, states AP+.

Post-Brexit trade barriers, rising costs and shortages in both labour and materials have made it increasingly challenging for retailers and manufacturers to fulfil orders within a reasonable timescale. This is a particular issue for online retailers and companies which do not have their own storage and distribution facilities within the UK.

AP+ offers an innovative solution to manufacturers and retailers in the furniture and homewares sector, and to worldwide importers that wish to protect themselves from potential issues in the global supply chain and ensure they can fulfil orders quickly.

The company specialises in offering end-to-end third-party logistics (3PL), storage and fulfilment solutions using the latest technology to ensure an efficient, high-quality service.

AP+ has a purpose-built 300,000ft2 warehouse in a central UK location, strategically located near key transport links. It can provide storage for furniture and homeware stock of all shapes and sizes, including bulky items like sofas, mattresses and carpets, and fragile products which require more care and attention.

When items enter the warehouse, they are quality checked by staff to ensure they have not been damaged in transit and are in suitable packaging to be stored safely until they need to be sent out to customers. If stock is not adequately packaged, AP+ will unpack and repack it in appropriate protective materials so it can be stored safely and maintained in saleable condition.

AP+ has made a significant investment in infrastructure, software and staff so it can act as an extension of its clients’ businesses. This includes the ability to integrate its order management system with more than 60 shopping carts and ecommerce marketplaces.

This, combined with a state-of-theart warehouse management system, means AP+ can offer complete inventory management, live stock updates and full traceability, ensuring orders are fulfilled as soon as they are placed.

Intelligent carrier comparison software then automatically compares quotes from more than 80 carriers, reducing expense and minimising the risk of any delays, so customers can be sure their orders are distributed in the most cost-effective way possible

DESIGNED TO STAY DRY

Renovating kitchens or bathrooms not only adds style to a home but can add value to a property – research suggests that a bathroom renovation or ensuite can boost the value by +5%. Yet the materials needed to build the cabinetry, furniture and panelling in these rooms need to withstand the varying indoor climates – which is where MEDITE SMARTPLY comes in …

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MEDITE SMARTPLY prioritises sustainable manufacture

MEDITE SMARTPLY has announced a new addition to complement its existing MEDITE MDF range. MEDITE OPTIMA is a higher-density, moisture-resistant MDF panel with superior finishing properties.

As a market-leading manufacturer of environmentally produced, sustainable, engineered wood panels, MEDITE SMARTPLY is committed to evolving speciality and technical products in all markets to provide value-added solutions throughout the supply chain.

MEDITE OPTIMA has been designed for applications where users need added density, superior machinability and higher surface quality than is found in standard moisture-resistant panels. This innovative new panel is suitable for kitchen and bathroom furniture, architectural mouldings, window boards, flooring and general interior joinery where a higher-quality moistureresistant board is required.

MEDITE OPTIMA is suitable for interior humid conditions, and is manufactured in accordance with EN 622-5.

MEDITE OPTIMA is suitable for a wide range of applications MEDITE’s moisture-resistant panelling in action

Chris King, MD – commercial at MEDITE SMARTPLY, comments: “We’re delighted to introduce MEDITE OPTIMA to the market, which broadens the range of MEDITE’s high-performance, moisture-resistant products. This innovative panel can be used for virtually any interior application that requires increased moisture resistance.

“As a company, we’re dedicated to bringing innovative products and solutions to a constantly evolving industry – solutions that not only meet the demands of the market, but also contribute to a healthier environment and help combat the climate crisis.”

The new panel is the result of the company’s continuous evaluation of the marketplace, and ensuring that all products are relevant to current demands.

Over the years, MEDITE SMARTPLY has continuously developed innovative, versatile and sustainable products, which are suitable for bespoke creations, and showcase the company’s ethos – from its sustainably managed forests through to its commitment to creating products that contribute to healthier buildings. An industry pioneer in the fields of MDF and OSB, the award-winning brand is renowned for delivering high-quality products, customer-led innovation and industryleading customer service.

Visit the brand’s website for further information on MEDITE OPTIMA and the rest of the MEDITE MDF range

MAXI MOVER

www.maximover.co.uk

Maxi Mover customers Barker & Stonehouse and Gallery Direct recently collected two brand-new 72REG Jumbo Maxi Mover Low Floor Luton vans in time for the busy Christmas season, reports the leading lightweight low-floor Luton van manufacturer.

“Having recently secured a limited number of cancelled-order cabs, we can currently supply vehicles within six weeks from point of order,” states Maxi Mover. “Our one-stop shop will make it easy for you to join other established furniture vans in delivering loads more for less!”

Call Maxi Mover’s sales team on 01673 863300 to find out more about its range of ready-to-go vehicles.

FURNITURE STORAGE OPPORTUNITY

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Magna Park, Lutterworth and Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire WAREHOUSE FEATURES

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Fully racked, clean and secure

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For further information, please contact:

Gavin Boden 07384 257205

gavin.boden@uk.rhenus.com