International Furniture Fair Singapore 2010/27th ASEAN Furniture Show –
Asia’s One-Stop Sourcing Haven

True to its reputation of one-stop sourcing haven, the International Furniture Fair Singapore 2010 held in conjunction with the 27th ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS 2010) showcases the finest myriad of ASEAN and Asia’s appeal together with a twist of international diversity.

Held annually from 9 to 12 March, the IFFS/AFS differentiates from other regional shows in its unwavering focus on furniture design as the show continues to display and harness the creative prowess of Asia and trend-set furniture designs from the rest of the world. The PLATFORM and Furniture Design Award will take centre-stage again for design showcases while the exhibitors at the show continue to elevate their brand exposure and use IFFS/AFS as a launching pad for debuting products and collections.

Over 100,000 pieces of design-led, quality furniture and furnishing products are on display, offering an unparalleled business conduit and winning unprecedented vote of confidence by the global furniture trade fraternity.

PLATFORM, a Design Entrepreneurial Development Programme by the Singapore Furniture Industries Council, is held in conjunction with IFFS/AFS.	Actona Asia, an exhibitor at IFFS/AFS 2009

The IFFS/AFS consolidates the largest collection of exhibitors from China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam, outside of their respective country trade fairs. Besides the significant regional presence, the strong showing of international companies from Australia, Europe and America further affirms the IFFS/AFS’ status as a global furniture hub.

The last edition of the show, IFFS/AFS 2009 saw a healthy attendance of 15,606 trade visitors from 118 countries, solid testimony of the strength and liveliness of the furniture trade industry in Singapore and the region despite the economic downturn. At the four-day event, a total of 104 overseas buying delegations from 38 different countries visited the fair. Boasting prominent players from Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, India, South Africa, Spain, the UAE, UK and USA, IFFS/AFS 2009 has emerged as the preferred sourcing destination for top buyers even as the industry rationalises globally.

Covering six halls and a gross area of 60,000 square metres at the Singapore Expo, IFFS/AFS 2009 showcased a fascinating array of quality, well-designed furniture from 471 Asian and international exhibitors from 33 countries. New exhibitors hailing from 26 different countries made up close to 30 per cent of total exhibitors, providing much freshness as well as greater avenues for potential new business ventures and tie-ups.
An estimated total of US$ 245 million in spot orders were generated and an additional estimated US$2.2 billion in follow-on sales expected in the year ahead.

Come 2010, be wowed by more than 500 major manufacturers and exporters from over 30 countries from 9 to 12 March 2010 on an effective platform where you can source, network, build and strengthen relationship and forge partnerships and alliances. Get ready to embrace the world’s finest at IFFS/AFS 2010, Asia’s one-stop sourcing haven.

For more information and updates, please visit www.iffs.com.sg