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materials & finishes show 2026

17 - 19 May 2026
NEC, Birmingham

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Robin Clevett

Robin Clevett

Robin, who boasts over 113,000 YouTube subscribers, more than 40,000 Instagram Followers and hosts The Carpentry Show in FIX Radio, will play a hands-on role as part of the Live Demo Zone area, as well as compering a special panel on the main seminar stage. 

Robin and Derek Barrett will be discussing the importance of social media for small businesses. They will be doing a deep dive into the world of Instagram, TikTok and Facebook to understand the benefits and pitfalls of creating social media for your business. 

Derek Barrett

Derek Barrett

Derek is a Bespoke Fitted & Freestanding Furniture Designer & Maker.

Robin and Derek Barrett discussing the importance of social media for small businesses. They will be doing a deep dive into the world of Instagram, TikTok and Facebook to understand the benefits and pitfalls of creating social media for your business. Derek will be talking about how he has grown his social media accounts and the machines he has invested in, in the last 7 years of business. 

Tibby Singh

Tibby Singh

Tibby Singh will play a prominent role as part of the campaign for the UK’s trade show for the furniture manufacturing and joinery industries. Visitors will also be able to meet Tibby in the flesh and watch participate in practical sessions as part of the Live Demo Zone.

The Channel 4 Changing Rooms resident carpenter has amassed an audience of over 50,000  across TikTok, Youtube, Facebook, X and LinkedIn with his expert content, which includes product testing and reviews as well as live joinery and carpentry video demonstrations. 

Alistair Johnson

Alistair Johnson

'We create beautiful, bespoke fitted furniture that is designed to last and to fit seamlessly into your home. We take pride in crafting quality pieces that are tailored to your exact needs and specifications, whether you are looking for something classic or contemporary, we can create it. Our team of experienced craftsmen have years of experience in making unique, one-off pieces that will bring a touch of luxury to your home. So if you are looking for something special, look no further than Freebird Interiors in Sheffield'.

Peter Millard

Peter Millard

Peter Millard is a retired carpenter and cabnetmaker who is now a full-time content creator. He has over 246K subscribers on YouTube and 56K followers on Instagram. His YouTube content focuses on woodwork projects, handy hints and tips with the occasional product or tool review. 

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