Proposte

European manufacturers of furnishing fabrics, curtains and trimmings will again exhibit at the 21st edition of Proposte, World Preview of Furnishing Fabrics and Curtains, at Villa Erba in Cernobbio (Como), Italy. ekonglong office reception chair

Many of Europe’s leading home textile manufacturers will exhibit their collections at the show, which is focused entirely on fostering business and international contacts.

Flood water started to pour into the premises at around 5pm on September 25th, and at its peak came up to nearly 3ft high, with the car park outside the two stores even deeper in water. Staff moved as much of the display furniture as possible to the safety of the first floor. They were joined in their mission by family and friends, who worked with them until the early hours to move the stock. The bosses made sure that customers that had previously placed orders were not affected by the flooding.

The stock at the outlets was display furniture, with customers’ orders dealt with by the company’s distribution hub based on Wearside, which escaped the effects of the rain.