KBB Birmingham 2024 has announced the highest visitor turnout in 10 years, following the 4-day event. Held at the NEC, the event took place from 3rd - 6th March, attracting over 17,150 visitors including over 7,000 retailers, who visited the 320 exhibitors from across 26 different categories on the show floor. These numbers are a considerable increase on KBB Birmingham 2022, which welcomed around 12,000 visitors over the 4 days of the show.
“We would like to thank all our colleagues in the KBB industry who have made this year's event such a success. The show has reached new heights with a broader range of exhibitors than ever before, who have presented innovative, multi-faceted stands, appealing to a wide reach of audiences across different sectors. We are delighted by the positive feedback we’ve had from visitors and exhibitors alike,” said Jon Johnston, KBB Birmingham sales director.
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) provided an opportunity for the bathroom industry to gain valuable insights from its dedicated seminar talks programme. Hosted by Tom Reynolds, CEO of the BMA, the discussions provided insightful conversations across the 4 days, with talks from industry experts discussing a range of topics from innovative bathroom designs to emerging new trends.
Tom Reynolds said: “BMA was delighted to have an enthusiastic audience for the BMA’s Seminar Talks at kbb Birmingham, with some fantastic insights and expert advice shared by our panellists. The show has grown significantly and definitely had a buzz for 2024. The stand builds from the brands present were very impressive and a great form of motivation for what’s in store for the year ahead.”
Richard Hibbert, national chair of the KBSA, hosted a number of drop-in clinics and round tables specifically for owners and managers from independent retailers visiting the show.
