The association has been appointed as the delivery partner under the DIT Trade Access Programme (TAP) for IMM Cologne. As a result, the BFM is able to provide each eligible UK company with a grant of £1,500 towards exhibition expenses.

Said Jackie Bazeley, BFM md: "IMM Cologne is regarded as one of the leading furniture trade shows. In 2018 alone, the exhibition had around 1,250 exhibitors and attracted over 125,000 visitors. It's a critical platform for companies in the industry to showcase their products and services and our grant will help open up new opportunities for them."

For more information on the grant and the exhibition, please contact Steve More on steve.moore@bfm.org.uk.

The BFM is a trade association that has represented the interests of the British furniture industry for more than 70 years. It has a broad based membership covering domestic, contract, office and kitchen manufacturers as well as suppliers to the industry and retailers who enjoy a number of benefits including access to expertise across a number of subjects including export, employment law, the EU timber regulations, health and safety, commodity pricing and the environment.