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NBF Bed Industry Awards

Renowned for being a pinnacle of excellence in the trade, the Bed Industry Awards showcase the very best in design, innovation, creativity, sustainable practices and outstanding performance from bed manufacturers, suppliers and retailers.

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NBF Code of Practice

Be completely assured that the beds you and your customers buy are everything they say they are. Buy from an NBF Approved Member.

Our strict Code of Practice sets out criteria for ensuring processes and procedures are in place for supply chain scrutiny and compliance with regulatory compliance.

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Bed Retailers

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A fantastic FREE benefits package that will support and promote your business, boost your credibility and give assurance to consumers through the respected NBF tick.

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Wake up to a career in beds

Just left school or uni? Looking for a job? Not sure where to start? There’s a career for everyone in the bed industry. Join us!

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NBF Green

Find out more about NBF Green initiatives including the new NBF Pledge for Our Planet

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Bed Advice

For consumer information on buying and maintaining beds, visit bedadvice.co.uk

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NBF Going Green

More on our sustainability credentials and green pledge

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About the NBF

The National Bed Federation is the recognised trade association representing UK manufacturers of beds and their suppliers. Founded in 1912, its members today account for about 75% of the total UK bedding turnover.

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NBF Bed Industry Awards

The prestigious NBF Bed Industry Awards are now OPEN! The awards showcase the very best in inspiration, design, expertise and innovation from bed manufacturers, suppliers and retailers.

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The Bed Show

The Bed Show is firmly established in the trade calendar as the UK’s biggest bed exhibition and will take place in 2024 from 24 – 25 September. The Bed Show is the only place to see so many UK and Irish bed manufacturers and their suppliers all under one roof, with exhibitors ranging from the biggest brands on the market to small niche players. Here’s what we got up to at the 2023 show >

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Latest Updates

from the NBF

28th August – ACID Webinar: Exhibition Know-How – Copyright and IP Advice

Jul 25, 2024

Wednesday 28th August, 12.30pm - 1.30pm Whether you're an exhibition regular, or about to exhibit for the first time, Anti-Copying in Design (ACID) Legal Affiliates McDaniels Law will tell you all you need to know about exhibitions, IP and what to do if any copying...

NBF Survey Highlights Shifting Consumer Bed-Buying Habits

Jul 19, 2024

Local authorities are struggling with old mattress collections, bedsteads are enjoying a resurgence and foam mattresses overtake pocket springs in the popularity stakes. According to the National Bed Federation (NBF)’s latest - the 16th - annual consumer survey of...

NBF Announces Judges for 2024 Bed Industry Retailer Awards

Jul 16, 2024

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced the first line-up of judges for the four retailer categories for the 2024 Bed Industry Awards. A panel of three well-known and highly respected names in the furniture and retail industries will decide who will be...