My, it’s been a pretty hectic couple of months! In April we exhibited once again at the AIS Spring beds and bedroom show – and it was one of our best yet, with considerable interest in our Loft range, including the new corner unit; and in the Smart Westside sliding door system with centrally opening doors on the larger sizes. We’ve been busy following up the interest shown ever since.
Then, in May, we were unexpectedly invited to take part for the first time in the prestigious Long Point show. Fortunately we were able literally to ‘borrow’ a couple of displays from a local retailer and showed our new VIP collection Scarlett, the versatile Hollywood sliding door system and our semi-solid wood collection, Serena. I like to think that we were invited because of the growing influence of the Wiemann brand and our Direct Home Delivery & Installation service, which we understand is regarded as one of the best in the industry.
Despite the short notice, we did manage to publicise our attendance in the trade press and we were noticed! Existing customers express surprise but (mostly) pleasure at seeing us there and we got to meet a number of interesting new prospects too. We look forward to being regular visitors to this event in the coming years. We look forward to doing both Autumn shows in September
Stuart McDonnell
I’m off shortly to spend a couple of weeks doing a feasibility study of the bedroom market in Canada – or something along those lines! But before I go I’d like to extend a warm
James Geldhill
welcome to two new members of the sales team: James Gledhill takes over the Yorkshire and NE area; while Stuart McDonnell will be looking after the South East, South and London South of the Thames.
James is taking over from Peter Baker who has opted for well-earned retirement from the trade after 11 years with us, to concentrate on his other love, wildlife photography (he’s fantastic – just take a look at his website, www.petersabaker.com !) We all wish him well for the future as he travels the country in his new camper van!
Stuart meanwhile is taking on the area my son Simon has been cutting his furniture teeth on for the past 18 months, allowing Simon more time to concentrate on developing the future strategic direction for Wiemann. Should be interesting!