The second quarter of 2010 saw Imperial’s strong sales performance continue alongside the ongoing product development and marketing programme.
Product news: new product launch of the 2010 Reunion Table Range which now features a new tilt-top table mechanism with an extended choice of top sizes 600 and 800 deep for all reconfigurable tables. Sirius Fast Track - a five working-day lead time offer on the most popular items in beech, stone oak or Canadian maple. effex r8 - the 2010 upgrade to Imperial’s popular Effex range featuring both cantilever and I leg frames.

On 8 June, Kinnarps’ CEO Henry Jarlsson was awarded the Order of the Seraphim’s band from the Swedish King Carl Gustaf XVI. The medal recognises Henry for his “significant contributions as an entrepreneur and business leader”. Congratulations to Henry for this prestigious award.

Frem is delighted to announce the launch of its new web site. The all-new site features a wealth of valuable information regarding Frem, its products including a comprehensive image library, in-depth case studies and much, much more. Bryan Daisy, Group Managing Director comments: “The launch of our new and improved web site takes Frem’s online presence to a new level. The site is more attractive, more informative and easier to navigate than ever before.

Prince William recently opened new facilities for the armed forces at a new rehabilitation centre at Headley Court in Surrey. This Help for Heroes centre was built using public donations from the Help for Heroes charity.

Tean Dallaway, the group finance director instrumental in reversing the fortunes of the Airsprung Furniture Group, has been named ‘Businesswoman of The Year’ in the first ever Women In Furnishing Awards. The title of ‘Inspirational Woman of the Year’ goes to Wendy Shorter of Wendy Shorter Interiors for changing the face of training and qualification standards in the upholstery and soft furnishings sector.

ABF Europe held a celebration launch event at The British Embassy Paris on the 3 June. Dealer customers from all over Europe were treated to a feast of music with Gary Johnstone playing his amazing brand of Blues guitar throughout the day. New products unveiled at the launch included the new Punk range of seating and the Kite AVIT presentation unit.

Eurotek used Clerkenwell Design Week to officially open its London showroom where staff came together with suppliers, partners and invited guests to celebrate this event. Ken Fullalove, the long term chairman of FIRA, performed the ceremonial ribbon cutting which was held by Eurotek’s two owners, Executive Chairman Bob Lee and CEO Terry Kuhler to mark the event.