Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) was established in 1981 as the official representative body of Singapore’s furniture industry. It currently represents 95% of furniture manufacturers in Singapore, 65% of whom have subsidiary manufacturing plants in the region, including China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

Its primary roles include promoting the interest of its members and the Singapore furniture industry, facilitating members’ exposure to the world market, creating more entrepreneurs through human resource development, developing local talents, creating more leading-edge and awardwinning designs by organising competitions such as the annual Furniture Design Award, forging strategic partnerships with government and trade-related agencies, harnessing technology and knowledge for growth through the use of information technology.

SFIC, the parent company of International Furniture Fair Singapore Pte Ltd, is the organiser of the annual International Furniture Fair Singapore and ASEAN Furniture Show. SFIC also manages the International Furniture Centre at Sungei Kadut and represents Singapore in the ASEAN Furniture Industries Council (AFIC).

SFIC’s core objective is to promote the interests of its members and to sustain and spearhead the growth of the Singapore furniture industry.
SFIC also represents Singapore in the ASEAN Furniture Industries Council.

Website: www.singaporefurniture.com

International Furniture Fair Singapore Pte Ltd (IFFS Pte Ltd) is partly owned by the Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) and MP International Pte Ltd. IFFS Pte Ltd’s primary objectives are to organise and manage furniture and furniture-related fairs, exhibitions, shows, conferences and other events worldwide. This includes the annual International Furniture Fair Singapore/ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS), a keynote event on the furniture trade exhibition calendar, which began in 1981 and has since grown to be regarded by industry experts as Asia's most prestigious furniture trade show and is widely regarded as the “Best in Asia” by the industry. The company will continue to grow the size of the IFFS/AFS, so that it consolidates its position as an iconic, world-class, international trade show and develop new furniture trade exhibitions and events both locally and overseas.

The company has a six-member Board of Directors, comprising the Chairman, Mr Andrew Ng who is also President of SFIC, Mr Jerry Tan and Mr Kenny Koh, SFIC Vice Presidents, SFIC Presidential Advisor, Mr James Koh, Chairman of MP International Pte Ltd, Mr James Chia and Ms Sylvia Phua, CEO of MP International Pte Ltd.

Website: www.iffs.com.sg

SPRING Singapore’s mission is to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises for a vibrant Singapore economy. It works to nurture a pro-business environment that encourages enterprise formation and growth; facilitate the growth of industries; enhance productivity and innovation and capabilities of enterprises; and help increases access to markets and business opportunities. As the lead agency for the furniture sector, SPRING Singapore helps furniture manufacturers to build on their strengths and tap opportunities presented by emerging global trends. Its vision is to develop Singapore into an International Furniture Hub where value-added functions like headquarters, design and branding are anchored. SPRING, together with IE Singapore, works with the SFIC to upgrade the industry’s capabilities under the Local Enterprise and Association Development (LEAD) programme.

Website: www.spring.gov.sg

International Enterprise Singapore or IE Singapore is the lead agency spearheading Singapore’s efforts to develop its external economic wing by helping SIngapore-based companies grow and internationalise, and offers a wide range of services in Singapore and overseas to help companies shorten their learning curve and make the right connections. In doing so, IE Singapore provides market information and assists enterprises in building their business capabilities and finding overseas partners. At the same time, IE Singapore works to position Singapore as a base for foreign businesses to expand into the region in partnership with local companies.

Website: www.iesingapore.gov.sg

JTC Corporation (JTC) is the lead agency in Singapore to plan, promote and develop a dynamic industrial landscape, in support of the nation's economic advancement.  Currently, the Corporation has under its management many developments including four wafer fab parks, an advanced display park, two business parks, a chemicals hub at Jurong Island, biomedical parks in Tuas as well as logistics hubs for aerospace, chemical and general warehousing industries.  
 
JTC also plays a catalytic role in introducing leading-edge real estate solutions -- such as specialised research facilities and underground caverns -- to anchor important activities critical to the growth of the economy.  It is the master developer for one-north at Buona Vista -- a 200-hectare development for research and entrepreneurial activities.  With a focus on knowledge-intensive activities in the biomedical, infocomms and media industries, one-north is a niche environment for innovation and creativity. 
 
In line with its vision of making Singapore the choice investment location, JTC is committed to providing a pro-business environment for its customers and optimising land resources to meet the needs of industries and enterprises.

Website: www.jtc.gov.sg