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NBF Announces Shortlist for 2026 Member Company Awards

NBF Announces Shortlist for 2026 Member Company Awards

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The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced the seven finalists competing for Bed Manufacturer of the Year and Supplier of the Year in the 2026 Bed Industry Awards. Now in their 17th year, the awards celebrate the best of the UK and Irish bed industry, recognising...

Leading Industry Players Sponsor 2026 Bed Show

Leading Industry Players Sponsor 2026 Bed Show

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The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced nine businesses across the bed and furniture industries as the official sponsors of this year’s Bed Show, taking place 22 - 23 September at the International Centre, Telford. Entry to the exhibition is free, with...

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Study Shows That Over 65% Of Mattresses Originating Outside Of The UK & EU Are Non-Compliant

Study Shows That Over 65% Of Mattresses Originating Outside Of The UK & EU Are Non-Compliant

by Philippa | May 7, 2026 | Industry News

Introduction A new investigation, Project Phoenix, has uncovered that several major online retailers are selling mattresses that do not comply with UK fire resistance regulations. The joint study, conducted by the National Bed Federation (NBF) and the European Bedding...
NBF Encourages Bed Trade to Support May Mattress Campaign

NBF Encourages Bed Trade to Support May Mattress Campaign

by Philippa | Apr 15, 2026 | Industry News

The National Bed Federation (NBF) is calling on the bed trade to support its May Be Time for a New Mattress campaign next month, which raises awareness of when consumers should replace their mattresses. To assist retailers, the NBF has provided a free marketing...
Save the Date for the 2026 Bed Show: 22nd – 23rd September

Save the Date for the 2026 Bed Show: 22nd – 23rd September

by Philippa | Mar 10, 2026 | Events

22nd – 23rd September at Telford International Centre, International Way, Telford TF3 4JH The Bed Show, organised by the National Bed Federation, is firmly established in the trade calendar as the UK’s biggest bed exhibition. The Bed Show is the only place to...
NBF Partners with Digital Product Passport Specialist

NBF Partners with Digital Product Passport Specialist

by Philippa | Feb 20, 2026 | Industry News

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has partnered with DigiProd Pass on a pilot programme exploring the use of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) within the UK mattress and bed industry. Why beds, and why now? As the UK’s trade association for bed and mattress...
Puppets Bring Benefits of Buying from NBF-Approved Members to Life

Puppets Bring Benefits of Buying from NBF-Approved Members to Life

by Philippa | Feb 2, 2026 | Industry News

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has produced a new testimonial video featuring UK bed retailers, highlighting the benefits of buying from NBF-approved members and how the trade association supports retailers. Following the success of the NBF’s humorous manufacturer...
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