A furniture manufacturer has posted “fantastic” half-year results following its first trade exhibition appearance.

Slaithwaite-based Daval Furniture has seen sales increase by 15% against the first six months of last year.

During the period, Daval attended international trade exhibition kbb in Birmingham, where the company won an innovation award for its Como bedroom.

Daval also launched its state of the art handle-less kitchen Spa Fields – named after its Huddersfield address – as well as a new painting department dedicated to taking customer personalisation and experience to the next level.

Daval has also brought seven new retail stockists on board – all generated at kbb – who are featuring Daval kitchens and bedrooms in their showrooms.

In response to its growth in business, Daval has also recruited five new warehouse staff at its Slaithwaite factory.

Simon Bodsworth, marketing and development manager at Daval, said: “Many UK manufacturers have experienced tough times throughout a number of recessions.

“However, it is becoming more apparent that the economy is changing and Daval has experienced positive growth, especially in 2014 so far.

“We recently launched seven new kitchens which have created a buzz amongst our stockists and we’re looking forward to launching our dedicated Daval showroom at our Slaithwaite-based head office this summer.”

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