Furniture Manufacturing Expo

11/12/2025

For the first time, the 2026 Furniture Manufacturing Expo takes place at the Charlotte Convention Center, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Why did the show move to Charlotte?

Easier access to the show means more attendees & better ROI for exhibitors. Having more attendees means there will be even more opportunities for connection & collaboration.

Moving to Charlotte will help us reach our goal: To be the must attend show for all furniture manufacturers in the entire US, while ensuring North Carolina remains the heart of the furniture manufacturing industry.

Furniture Manufacturing Expo
June 3-4, 2026
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, North Carolina

For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/3SMHGfM

10/30/2025

REMINDER! Tomorrow is the last day to reserve your booth and save with the Early-Bird Exhibit Rate for the 2026 Furniture Manufacturing Expo.

The show is the best opportunity to get face-to-face with top decision makers from the US furniture manufacturing industry.

Do not miss the opportunity to exhibit at the largest trade show in the US showcasing top suppliers and the latest solutions for manufacturers of furniture. Reserve your booth today and save before it is too late.

Contact Steve Everett at [email protected] or 404-647-0805.

Furniture Manufacturing Expo
June 3-4, 2026
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, North Carolina

For more information or to take advantage of our Early Bird Rate, please visit https://bit.ly/3SMHGfM

10/27/2025

REMINDER!
The Early-Bird Exhibit Rate for the 2026 Furniture Manufacturing Expo Ends This Friday, October 31st!

Do not miss your company’s opportunity to exhibit at the largest trade show in the US showcasing top suppliers and the latest innovations for manufacturers of furniture.

Furniture Manufacturing Expo is an amazing opportunity to get face-to-face with top decision makers from the US furniture manufacturing industry.

Reserve your booth today and save before it is too late.

Contact Steve Everett at [email protected] or 404-647-0805.

Furniture Manufacturing Expo
June 3-4, 2026
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, North Carolina

For more information or to take advantage of our Early Bird Rate, please visit https://bit.ly/3SMHGfM

10/22/2025

Early-Bird Exhibit Rate Ends October 31st!

Furniture Manufacturing Expo is your company’s opportunity to exhibit and take part in the only trade show in the U.S. showcasing the largest gathering of suppliers and the latest solutions for manufacturers of furniture.

Do not miss this unique opportunity to get face-to-face with top decision makers from the U.S. furniture manufacturing industry.

Reserve your booth today and save. Contact Steve Everett at [email protected] or 404-647-0805.

Furniture Manufacturing Expo
June 3-4, 2026
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, North Carolina

For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/3SMHGfM

06/24/2025

Exciting news!

Furniture Manufacturing Expo 2026 is moving to Charlotte, North Carolina!

Next year's show will take place June 3-4 at the Charlotte Convention Center.

"....the consensus is that moving to Charlotte will allow for easier show access for the furniture manufacturing industry and significant growth in both exhibitor and attendee numbers."

To read the rest of the article, please visit https://bit.ly/4nkTUJy

Save The Date and we hope to see you in Charlotte next year!

Exposition Development Company, Inc. (EDC) has announced that after six editions in Hickory, N.C., the Furniture Manufacturing Expo will be moving down the road to Charlotte, N.C., for the 2026

06/12/2025

While day 2 of the Furniture Manufacturing Expo is getting started, we wanted to share a few highlights from day 1!

There is still time to join the only trade show in North America showcasing the largest gathering of suppliers and the latest solutions for manufacturers of furniture.

Join us at the Hickory Metro Convention Center today. Register here https://bit.ly/3SMHGfM

06/10/2025

The next session in our Innovation Theater is presented by Lectra, a leading provider of software, equipment, data and services for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries.

Called ROI of Innovation, discover innovation strategies to preserve profit margins and drive growth.

Shawn Cole, Engineer and Furniture Account Director for Lectra, will talk about how cutting-edge technology can give you more visibility and help you simplify your furniture cutting room processes to reduce cost, improve margins and drive growth. Discover how everything from AI to digitalization and integration can offer critical enhancements to change how you manufacture. Hear about Lectra’s latest digital production platform called Valia that is the foundation of this new cutting room process.

Shawn’s career spans roles as a cut and sew industrial engineer, a sales engineer and global product manager for Ge**er Technology. These experiences combined with his knowledge of the latest intelligent factory production systems offer a unique perspective on how a cutting room can be adapted to keep up with evolving manufacturing challenges.

ROI of Innovation takes place on Wednesday, June 11th @ 1:00 PM.

Furniture Manufacturing Expo
June 11-12, 2025
Hickory Metro Convention Center

The show starts TOMORROW, so register TODAY. https://bit.ly/3uwcnME

06/06/2025

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

To secure your spot at the largest gathering of suppliers and the latest solutions for manufacturers of furniture in North America.

The 2025 Furniture Manufacturing Expo is NEXT WEEK.

Do not miss the chance to engage with exhibiting suppliers and see first-hand the latest innovative products, equipment, and machinery as well as gain a better understanding of the services and new technology making a critical impact on warehousing, logistics, finance, and the bottom line.

Furniture Manufacturing Expo also features an engaging education program developed by show management with topic/speaker guidance from the show’s advisory board of industry leaders.

Gain a fresh industry perspective, generate new product ideas, develop new relationships, and enhance existing connections in the industry!

Furniture Manufacturing Expo
June 11-12, 2025
Hickory Metro Convention Center

We hope to see you there! https://bit.ly/3uwcnME

06/06/2025

The next session taking place in the Education Theater is
Tariffs and the Supply Chain Impact
Wednesday, June 11th at 12:30 pm

At the top of every conversation right now are tariffs and how this will ultimately impact the furniture manufacturing industry. Join this lively conversation that will discuss the current impacts on upholstery manufacturing both here and abroad and how a company like Universal is positioning itself to be flexible for its customers. Also learn how Universal is also making itself more competitive from a supply chain perspective with materials and components that are cost competitive and speak to the type of quality its customers expect.

Moderated by Tom Russell, Editor in Chief at Home News Now, this session will feature Rick Lovegrove, Vice President, Upholstery for Universal Furniture International, Inc. Rick is a creative innovator and design executive with 25 plus years of experience in both domestic and international furniture manufacturing and design, global sourcing and product development. His past roles include President of Upholstery and other executive management positions with Four Hands and VP of Design with G. Romano. Rick is currently VP of Upholstery with Universal Furniture and is a Board Member for the International Textile Alliance.

This is just another illuminating session at next week’s Furniture Manufacturing Expo, June 11-12, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center.

Secure your spot today! https://bit.ly/3uwcnME

06/05/2025

The next session at the Innovation Theater is one you do not want to miss!

LINC Systems Presents Two Products: Pneumatic Klinch-it Air Fire Tool by Encore and a New and Innovative Upholstery Tool from Everwin.
Wednesday, June 11th @ 12:00 pm

The first topic in this session will feature a pneumatic stapling-type tool used to fasten coil springs to webbing when making or repairing upholstered furniture. This product offers a more efficient and cost-effective process than sewing springs to webbing.

The second topic in this session will highlight a high-performance upholstery tool that is built for speed, durability, and ease of use. It features a short stroke trigger, autofire compatibility, long magazine and nose, and a shared frame for both trigger types. Angled nose bolts and steel-threaded hardware minimize skips and frame damage, while dust ports prevent buildup. A removable pinky latch enables one-handed use, and an integrated muffler reduces noise. With a familiar feel and balanced weight, it’s designed for seamless adoption and long-lasting performance.

This session is presented by Linc Systems whose vision is to be the leading provider of transformative solutions to the North American Industrial Consumables market. Learn more at www.lincsystems.com

This incredibly informative session will be presented by Derrick Kearns, Territory Manager, North Carolina for LINC Systems, and Dan Burgjohann, General Manager, North American Operations for Everwin Pneumatic Corp.

Learn more about them and the rest of our education programming by visiting https://bit.ly/4jILlWx

The show is next week, so now is the time to reserve your spot to Furniture Manufacturing Expo, June 11-12, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center.

We hope to see you there! https://bit.ly/3uwcnME

05/30/2025

The first session in our main, Education Theater, is a two-parter called Economic Outlook: From Macro Overview to Specifics for Furniture Manufacturers, on Wednesday, June 11th at 11:30 am.

Part one will provide a global outlook, followed by an in-depth Q&A to dive deeper into how this will affect the furniture manufacturing industry. Discussion topics will include the impact of tariffs on retailers and suppliers and how companies are positioning themselves to be competitive from a new and existing product perspective including the importance of inventory and the ability to pivot with materials such as fabrics and frames facing high tariff rates.

The session will be moderated by Tom Russell, Editor in Chief at Home News Now. He has covered residential furniture for about 25 years at daily and weekly publications including the High Point Enterprise and Triad Business News. From 2003 to 2021, Tom was associate editor and later senior editor Furniture Today, primarily covering residential case goods. Since mid-2021 he has been editor in chief at Home News Now, a digital publication covering the residential furniture sector. Earlier in his career Tom was a reporter for the Suffolk News Herald, editor of the Denbigh Gazette, business editor at the High Point Enterprise and a community and business reporter at The Press of Atlantic City.

Speaking with Tom is Mark Laferriere, CPA and Assurance Partner with Smith Leonard Accountants & Consultants. Mark Laferriere has more than 25 years of experience serving both public and privately held companies. In addition to serving assurance clients across several industries, he leads the furniture practice group as well as providing Smith Leonard's Furniture Insights® to current clients and the industry as a whole. Mark is also an active member of Smith Leonard’s employee benefit plan practice, which audits approximately 90 plans.

This is just one of many sessions that you do not want to miss, so register to attend today!

Furniture Manufacturing Expo
June 11-12, 2025
Hickory Metro Convention Center
https://bit.ly/3uwcnME

05/28/2025

The first session at the Innovation Theater of the 2025 Furniture Manufacturing Expo is:

Advances in Feature Recognition - Automatically Detecting Material Characteristics for Precise Part Alignment, Improving Accuracy & Automation
Wednesday, June 11th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Unlock the power of advanced cutting solutions designed to tackle complex recognition tasks with precision and efficiency. This session will explore a cutting-edge technique that enhances feature detection, optimizes part positioning, and integrates seamlessly into your production workflows. Join us to discover how an advanced cutting solution can revolutionize your manufacturing process, improve accuracy, and drive efficiency in complex pattern recognition.

The speaker for this session is Mark Spinoglio, North America Representative for Mind Technology, USA. Mark is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience helping manufacturers across diverse industries worldwide optimize their operations. He has represented Mind Technology in the North America market for more than 15 years. Through leveraging Mind’s innovative software suite, North America clients have achieved cost-saving workflow processes that drive efficiency, improve overall productivity, reduce waste, and enhance decision-making.

Be sure to check out the rest of our Education Programming here: https://bit.ly/4jILlWx

Furniture Manufacturing Expo
June 11-12, 2025
Hickory Metro Convention Center

Register today! https://bit.ly/3uwcnME




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