Autumn might be upon us, but there’s a refreshing feeling of optimism in the air at the moment! At least, that’s how we’re finding the market after our shows at Long Point and AIS.
Both events went well – we booked orders and we’ve got plenty of new leads to follow up over the next month or two. And the trend towards our better quality products continues, with our VIP ranges and even our semi-solid finishes are going particularly well.
We’re also settling into our new permanent showroom at Harrington Mills in Long Eaton (and what a lovely venue it is as you can see from the picture here). We’ve got some tweaking to do, but we’ve got room for half a dozen displays and would be delighted to meet any of our trade customers here by appointment.
September is also the month when Wiemann unveil their prototype models for 2016 at the MOW exhibition in Germany. We always go along, naturally, so we can decide what new ideas might be suitable for the UK market. And I can tell you, we’re really quite excited about what’s in store for 2016. In fact, I’d go as far to say this has been one of the best MOWs I’ve been to in 10 years – rather matching the mood of this autumn in the UK!
Among lots of exciting new innovations, look out for a really clever full walk-in wardrobe idea and fun but practical features like push drawer actions. Plus new finishes – including a really gorgeous, subtle champagne colour for carcases and glass fronts, and a new, lighter walnut finish Wiemann are calling Nocce.
Of course we hope to reveal lots of new products and features at the January Furniture Show, 24-27 January at the NEC (where we’re now in Hall 4 with an even bigger stand than before).
Right now, I’d better get back on the case of trying to book hotel rooms for the team for the show – we’re rather excited by the prospect of exploring this new Resort World on the NEC site, with casino, cinema and lots of new bars and restaurants!