The Furniture Manufacturing Expo returns to the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, N.C., July 19-20, 2023. The event gathers suppliers of solutions — including equipment and machinery, services, technology, warehousing, and financial and logistics services — for manufacturers and importers of home furnishings.
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Micro Plant Making Its Debut at Furniture Manufacturing Expo 2023
Behind the Seams, March 16, 2023
ATLANTA — March 9, 2023 — Exposition Development Company Inc. (ExpoDevCo) announced today, after a year of planning with exhibiting sponsors and supporters, that the Micro Plant will make its debut during the 2023 Furniture Manufacturing Expo taking place July 19-20, 2023, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, N.C.
Micro Plant to Debut at July Furniture Manufacturing Expo in Hickory
Home News Now, March 10, 2023
Exhibiting sponsors and supporters will showcase their place in the building of a chair, and attendees will be able to view each step of that process. Plus, two of the chairs will be auctioned off, with the proceeds supporting a local organization dedicated to the furniture manufacturing industry.
Micro Plant Making Its Debut At Furniture Manufacturing Expo 2023
Textile World Magazine, March 9, 2023
ATLANTA — March 9, 2023 — Exposition Development Company, Inc. (ExpoDevCo) announced today, after a year of planning with exhibiting sponsors and supporters, that the Micro Plant will make its debut during the 2023 Furniture Manufacturing Expo taking place July 19-20, 2023, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, North Carolina.
Manufacturing Expo Draws Record Attendance In New Hickory Home
Furniture Today, July 19, 2019
HICKORY, N.C. — The Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo saw a 26% increase in exhibitors and a more than 70% increase in manufacturer attendees at its new home at the Hickory Metro Convention Center here. The exposition is jointly owned by Exposition Development Company and BridgeTower Media (parent company of Furniture Today).
Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo Draws Record Attendance At New Hickory Home
Textile World, August 1, 2019
ATLANTA — August 1, 2019 — The third edition of Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo (HFMSE), a trade show and conference serving the furniture manufacturing industry, was held July 17-18, 2019 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, North Carolina. Owned and organized by Exposition Development Company, Inc. (ExpoDevCo) and Progressive Business Media (PBM), HFMSE featured exhibitors showcasing supplies, equipment, machinery and more, a much-needed platform for attendees in the furniture manufacturing industry.
The 2019 Home Furnishings Manufacturers Solutions Expo:
Bigger, Better…and Closer Too
Textile World Magazine, May 13, 2019
HICKORY, NC -- With an all-star roster of suppliers set to exhibit this year, the 2019 Home Furnishings Manufacturers Solution Expo is set to be an even better choice for furniture and home furnishings manufacturing companies looking for suppliers, equipment, and technology solutions.
Hickory Bound For The 3rd Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo
Textile World, August 16, 2018
ATLANTA — August 16, 2018 — Exposition Development Company, Inc. (EDC) and Progressive Business Media (PBM) announced today that the third Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo (HFMSE) will take place July 17-18, 2019 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, North Carolina.
Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo Features Many Returning Exhibitors
Textile World, March 1, 2018
GREENVILLE, SC — March 1, 2018 — The exhibitor slate for the upcoming Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo in July offers a wide variety of companies, including a number of exhibitors returning from last year’s event.
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Exhibitors, Attendees Give Inaugural Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo Thumbs Up
Furniture Today, June 14, 2017
Atlanta — If the first year of any new event can be considered a proof of concept then the inaugural Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo appears to have cleared the first hurdle on the path to becoming a regular industry event, according to attendees and exhibitors speaking with Furniture Today on the show floor.
Manufacturing Solutions Expo Opens To Positive Reviews
The Home Furnishings Manufacturing Expo debuts June 7-8
Furniture Today, May 26, 2017
On June 7-8 the Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo (HFMSE) will make its debut at the Georgia World Congress Center in Hall A1.
Rising labor costs in China and Vietnam, global shipping challenges and improvements in machinery and automation have changed the economics of importing. U.S. manufacturers are backing away from off-shoring as the advantages of on-shoring become clear. HFMSE was created to address these trends and to build an opportunity for the industry.
The Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo highlights a second round of exhibitors
Furniture Today, May 16, 2017
HFMSE offers attendees innovative and timely solutions for manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, financial and technology services. A large number of exhibitors will exhibit across diverse product categories including fabrics, computer software/information technology, and wood process machinery.
The Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo Highlights A Second Round Of Exhibitors
Furniture Today, May 2, 2016
The Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo (HFMSE) is a new and unique opportunity for all types of manufacturers to come together and focus on the home furnishings industry.
HFMSE offers attendees innovative and timely solutions for manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, financial and technology services. A large number of exhibitors will exhibit across diverse product categories including fabrics, computer software/information technology, and wood process machinery.
The Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo highlights educational seminars
The Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo highlights exhibitor presentations
Furniture Today, April 4, 2017
The Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo, (HFMSE) will focus heavily on educating industry professionals about issues affecting manufacturing, logistics, technology, finances and warehousing.
In addition to the educational program being held during the Expo, you will also find included with your exhibit hall badge the Exhibitor Presentations Program. This is a unique opportunity to join exhibitors in a classroom style setting as they present their newest products and solutions.
Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo highlights exhibitors
Furniture Today, March 14, 2017
ATLANTA — The Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo (HFMSE), uniquely positioned to focus on the home furnishings industry, is bringing together many categories within the industry to offer maximum benefits to attendees.
A large number of exhibitors will exhibit across diverse product categories including fabrics, computer software/information technology and wood process machinery. With HFMSE around the corner and to give a taste of what to expect, several exhibitors from all different categories have been highlighted.
American Home Furnishings Alliance provides in-depth education for Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo
Furniture Today, February 21, 2017
ATLANTA -- The Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo (HFMSE), being held June 7-8 at the Georgia World Congress Center, is sponsored by Progressive Business Media and Exposition Development Company and addresses the new, old trend of on-shoring. As foreign labor costs rise, improvements to machinery and automation are made and a new White House administration pushes to keep jobs in America, companies are making major investments in U.S. manufacturing.
Manufacturing Solutions Expo Tabs Experts for Advisory Council
HFN, July 20, 2016
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Manufacturing Solutions Expo Tabs Experts for Advisory Council
Textile World Magazine, July 19, 2016
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Tapping onshoring trend, new furniture manufacturing expo hits Atlanta in 2017
Woodworking Network, May 16, 2016
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Launch of Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo
ExpoCheck, May 16, 2016
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ExpoDevCo and PBM Launch New Show for the US Furniture Industry
Trade Show Executive, May 6, 2016
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Breakthrough manufacturing expo poised for 2017 launch
Furniture Today, May 2, 2016
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Progressive Business Media, ExpoDevCo launch expo website
Furniture Today, August 31, 2016
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