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September 2008

September 30, 2008 - FunStep Case Study: Factory Control Systems
September 26, 2008 - Latest Recruitment Opportunities at FIRA
We are currently seeking personnel for the following vacancies
September 18, 2008 - The British Furniture Confederation Members' Conference
8th October 2008 - London
September 17, 2008 - FIRA to host European seminar
A seminar to promote standardised data exchange throughout the European furniture supply chain is to be held at FIRA’s Stevenage office next month.
September 16, 2008 - London 2012 Olympics - Industry day - Monday 22 September
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is holding an industry day in Canary Wharf, London on the Monday 22 September 2008 to introduce the vision for the Olympic Park temporary venues and Games faciliti
September 16, 2008 - ukfirst to launch Lean Interactive
ukfirst is to launch a practical and stimulating training package in October for all manufacturing organisations to help make improvement a reality
September 12, 2008 - Hardwood floors can be forever
September 8, 2008 - Standards Update - Children's beds for domestic use
BS 8509 Safety requirements and test methods has now been published as a full British Standard
September 5, 2008 - FIRA to hold Chain of Custody Workshop in Scotland
A half day workshop on Sustainable Timber Sourcing and Chain of Custody, to be held in Dundee on the morning of 4 December 2008.
September 5, 2008 - Sigma 3 achieve FIRA Gold Award
September 4, 2008 - Lasercoat Workshop - second date scheduled due to high demand
22 October 2008, Warwick University
September 2, 2008 - Lean Footprint Masterclass
September 2, 2008 - The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
September 2, 2008 - Transport survey highlights cost concerns and inefficiency
September 2, 2008 - Add Value to your products
September 1, 2008 - Testing on the up

August 2008

August 29, 2008 - Bailey of Bristol and FIRA join forces to develop new caravan quality standard
August 29, 2008 - New law to affect US wood importers
August 20, 2008 - International Flammability Guide - revised August 2008
A revised edition of the FIRA guide for international flammability standards for upholstered furniture has just been published. The report is now far more comprehensive, covering 47 countries worldwi
August 8, 2008 - Cost savings through carbon footprinting
August 1, 2008 - Transportation in the furniture industry - have your say

July 2008

July 22, 2008 - Business leaders call for emissions targets
July 22, 2008 - WWF report shows UK is Europe's second biggest importer of illegal wood
July 21, 2008 - Workshop planned to show potential of Lasercoat
July 21, 2008 - List of substances of very high concern published: consultation
July 18, 2008 - Papa's got a brand new sofa
July 18, 2008 - Baby changing unit standards revised
July 17, 2008 - British Furniture Confederation to influence UK flammability guidelines
FIRA, along with other members of the BFC, will be meeting with Terry Edge of BERR (Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) on 22nd July 2008 to discuss the UK flammability regulatio
July 17, 2008 - Wal-Mart overhauls wood supply chain
Retail giant stops trade in timber products from unknown sources
July 17, 2008 - What is the British Furniture Confederation?
The BFC acts a single voice for UK furniture and bed manufacturers.
July 16, 2008 - Minister urges SME's to sign up for free trial
July 15, 2008 - National Furniture Conference to be out of this world
New National Space Centre venue for buyer-themed event
July 14, 2008 - Ian McCartney named Furniture Parliamentarian of the Year
July 14, 2008 - New British standard for children's beds due this year
Final draft stage combines toy, cot and adult bed standards
July 10, 2008 - Man dies trapped in sofa bed
Russian broke back during row with wife
July 9, 2008 - Difference shows in UK and Euro flammability standards
Sofa, so good as UK product fails to burn
July 9, 2008 - Power cut at FIRA causes communication problems
July 8, 2008 - Fatal flaw causes beds recall
Chinese-made products for American market withdrawn from sale
July 3, 2008 - Standards Update - Tables for Contract Use
BS EN 15372: 2008 Furniture — Strength, durability and safety — Requirements for non-domestic tables has recently been published
July 1, 2008 - Another record for askFIRA site
Monthly unique visitor numbers pass 10,000
July 1, 2008 - Standards Update - Bunk beds for domestic use
A 2007 revision of the 1993 standard has now been published across Europe

June 2008

June 30, 2008 - European furniture makers propose formaldehyde clampdown
UEA wants panel board emissions to match those of natural wood
June 30, 2008 - Virtual Book of Condolence for Bill Gulliver
Please send us your messages of sympathy
June 30, 2008 - Furniture saving man struck by lightning
June 27, 2008 - International Woodcoatings Congress
June 27, 2008 - HSE plan visits to furniture makers
Dust control, manual handling and dangers of second hand equipment highlighted
June 26, 2008 - Free Lean Footprint Masterclass - 23 July 2008
The Lean Footprint is a one day masterclass to assist businesses within the furniture industry on the path to gaining a “leaner carbon footprint”.
June 26, 2008 - Furnishings industry gets training boost
£62m pledged to help develop interiors workforce
June 26, 2008 - Two more strike Gold!
Egger (UK) Ltd and AFI Group Limited are the latest to achieve the FIRA Gold Award.
June 24, 2008 - Bill Gulliver 1936-2008
FIRA stalwart dies
June 23, 2008 - Commodes flush out fake furniture maker
Antiques world rocked by classics made from old wardrobes
June 23, 2008 - School furniture standard BS EN 1729 to be revised
Technical Committee agrees changes and further revisions
June 23, 2008 - EU consumer champion plans net shopping shake up
Contracts and privacy rules to be made simple in autumn
June 20, 2008 - Designer takes some of the pain out of breaking up
Divorce cabinet unveiled - complete with own saw!
June 19, 2008 - New green loans offered to manufacturers
Barclays launches loan scheme

May 2008

May 28, 2008 - FIRA moves to calm fungicide fears
Leather suites controversy rages on as national paper weighs in
May 28, 2008 - New Californian formaldehyde regulations to be toughest in world
California Air Resources Board to introduce new emission levels
May 28, 2008 - Breakthrough Carbon Tax for US city
San Francisco opens door to federal environment taxation
May 21, 2008 - FIRA opens doors again
Stevenage HQ welcomes visitors
May 21, 2008 - Free Environmental Workshop in Wakefield planned for July
Green seminar hits the road
May 19, 2008 - Campaign launched to improve school furniture
FIRA kickstarts new initiative to boost learning and health
May 12, 2008 - Katie rocks her way to double triumph
Grand Designs Awards winners announced
May 6, 2008 - FIRA appoints new Testing boss
May 6, 2008 - Last few places for Safe seats of learning event
Launch of school furniture certification scheme almost fully booked
May 6, 2008 - Service Technicians expands Irish coverage

April 2008

April 25, 2008 - FIRA to help raise standards in school furniture
Campaign against Turkey twizzler type furniture
April 21, 2008 - Furniture Footprinter launched
FIRA join forces with Best Foot Forward to make dedicated tool
April 10, 2008 - Kitemark call for new homes
ABI want new standard for flood resistance
April 10, 2008 - School furniture debate prompts media calls to FIRA
April 4, 2008 - Become leaner and greener
ukfirst has teamed up with MAS East (Manufacturing Advisory Service) to invite you to the forthcoming industry event, “The Lean Environment”
April 3, 2008 - Independent furniture consultants needed
Experts required to aid expansion of The Furniture Ombudsman

March 2008

March 31, 2008 - Safe seats of learning
Raising the standard in educational furniture
March 31, 2008 - Furniture Footprinter launch timetable
Full launch details of Furniture Footprinter released
March 19, 2008 - New International flammability guide
A new guide for international flammability standards for upholstered furniture has been produced by FIRA.
March 18, 2008 - Free tickets to Grand Designs Live
March 14, 2008 - Ombudsman service proves a big hit
Hits for The Furniture Ombudsman reach record levels
March 10, 2008 - FIRA to launch Furniture Footprinter in London on 17 April
Further details of the new carbon footprinting tool for furniture released
March 10, 2008 - Olympic industry day may interest linked seating suppliers

February 2008

February 29, 2008 - Recruitment Opportunity - Flammability Expert
We have an exciting opportunity for a consistent and accurate individual to join our team as a Flammability Expert for FIRA International
February 28, 2008 - FIRA supports Furniture Makers Company training courses
Retail management and manufacturing excellence courses in April
February 27, 2008 - Upcoming training courses
FIRA and The Furniture Ombudsman courses for next 3 months
February 27, 2008 - Lean Masterclass
How to make sustainable improvements to your furniture business
February 26, 2008 - Reduce your furniture footprint
FIRA to launch new web-based carbon footprinting tool
February 25, 2008 - Apprenticeship Week 25-29 February
Proskills on the furniture industry apprenticeship scheme
February 22, 2008 - BIOA accepts The Furniture Ombudsman
Complaint handling service joins Ombudsman association
February 20, 2008 - 5 million hits for askFIRA
February 19, 2008 - Proskills launches its Apprenticeship Awards 2008 to coincide with Apprenticeship Week
Proskills is celebrating the launch of the first Apprenticeship Week (25 to 29 February 2008) with the promotion of the 2008 Apprenticeship Awards for the process and manufacturing industries
February 15, 2008 - Manufacturing Excellence course
ukfirst, the industry forum for the furniture industry, will hold a manufacturing excellence course on 14th-16th April in partnership with The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers
February 15, 2008 - Court backs judgment of The Furniture Ombudsman
Customer complaint dismissed as ruling backs Ombudsman
February 14, 2008 - Waterborne wood lacquer's excellent performance in FIRA tests
February 1, 2008 - Another record breaking month for AskFIRA
Monthly hits pass 300,000, and daily record smashed
February 1, 2008 - Avoid damaging product recalls by thorough testing regimes
- that was the message from Phil Reynolds of FIRA at Interiors Birmingham
February 1, 2008 - Woodcoatings Congress: call for papers

January 2008

January 31, 2008 - Specifiers on their marks for 2012 Olympics with BCFA seminar
FIRA is supporting a half day seminar to help the furniture industry gear up for the many contract opportunities the London 2012 Olympics will bring
January 24, 2008 - Complaint handling in the compensation culture
Some consumers expect too much, says The Furniture Ombudsman
January 23, 2008 - Sustainable sourcing
Retailers can expect more questions with the rise of green consumerism
January 22, 2008 - FIRA reveals the missing link
Avoid back pains by getting ergonomic, designers told
January 22, 2008 - Testing time at The NEC
Phil Reynolds explained the importance of product testing at Interiors Birmingham
January 21, 2008 - Joint training programme a first
The Furniture Ombudsman joins forces with AMUSF
January 20, 2008 - FIRA @ Interiors Birmingham
January 17, 2008 - FIRA signs agreement with Italian counterpart
FIRA and CATAS, the leading Italian research, development and test centre for the wood and furniture industry, have signed a partnership agreement
January 16, 2008 - Race is on for London 2012 suppliers
London 2012 has launched the London 2012 Business Network, that will help companies compete for London 2012 Games business opportunities direct with London 2012 or with suppliers in its supply chain
January 11, 2008 - Improving the supply of particleboard and mdf - a furniture makers perspective
FIRA commissioned ukfirst to conduct a preliminary study of the supply and use of panel board products.
January 8, 2008 - Free company health check offer
FIRA members can take advantage of a free one day diagnostic visit conducted by a ukfirst Master Engineer throughout 2008
January 8, 2008 - FIRA to lead £1m research project
January 7, 2008 - FIRA's Super Tuesday at Interiors Birmingham
Seminar programme to be dominated by FIRA speakers
January 7, 2008 - Trends and Best of British at Furniture Show
Latest news from Interiors Birmingham
January 3, 2008 - Do you import substances?
The British Coatings Federation is running a seminar offering guidance and advice directed at those companies importing materials from outside the EU

December 2007

December 6, 2007 - HST Refurb Signals Growth
New office layout for Home Service Technicians
December 4, 2007 - Interiors Birmingham 2008
Interiors Birmingham takes place at the NEC from 20-23 January 2008
December 4, 2007 - See FIRA at Interiors Birmingham 2008
Silent office and more space for FIRA at The Furniture Show
December 3, 2007 - Revamped ukfirst website
The furniture industry`s forum ukfirst has followed its own advice with its improved new website.
December 3, 2007 - Another website record for AskFIRA
New daily hits record for FIRA site
December 3, 2007 - Grand Designs = Grand Opportunity
The Furniture Ombudsman sponsors Grand Design Award

November 2007

November 22, 2007 - FIRA announces 2008 Open Days
November 20, 2007 - Please spare us 5 minutes to improve this website
November 19, 2007 - New Chief Operations Officer for FIRA
Jonny Westbrooke joins FIRA
November 2, 2007 - BCFA Lifetime Achievement Award for Bill Gulliver
We are proud to announce that Bill Gulliver has been awarded the BCFA lifetime achievement award for his service to the furniture industry
November 2, 2007 - The Silent Office - a sustainable way forward
Offices are noisy places to work; Excess ambient noise levels in the office environment can cause difficulties for business in terms of employee stress and reduced productivity
November 1, 2007 - We need your help!
Online questionnaire to help shape future of askFIRA

October 2007

October 31, 2007 - AskFIRA site sets new records
4m hits and rising! Now we need your input
October 16, 2007 - Green Conference proves a hit
The furniture industry must reduce harmful gas emissions and its carbon footprint to help avoid global catastrophe, delegates at the National Furniture Conference were told.
October 10, 2007 - FIRA to open its doors again
Members and non members alike are invited to come to the latest FIRA Open Day to be held at the Stevenage head office on November 13
October 9, 2007 - Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP) welcomes more new members. . .
Membership has now gone through the 30 barrier ...and counting.
October 9, 2007 - Pete's Pedal Power
HST Manager Pete Bonsall recently cycled around the Isle of Wight in aid of the Furniture Trade Benevolent Association
October 8, 2007 - ukfirst Mastering Material Waste Reduction
ukfirst has launched three new training programmes aimed at managing waste and materials efficiently

September 2007

September 25, 2007 - National Furniture Conference schedule unveiled
Full programme released
September 18, 2007 - National Furniture Conference update
Gore film to open Conference/Speakers confirmed
September 17, 2007 - Kitchen ranges strike gold
FD Kitchens and The Premiere Kitchen Company are the latest companies to achieve FIRA Gold Awards
September 11, 2007 - Centre for Remanufacturing and Reuse to produce brochure for retail sector
The Centre for Remanufacturing and Reuse are producing a brochure detailing activities, locations and contact details of top quality remanufacturers working in sectors relevant to the retail industry
September 4, 2007 - National Furniture Conference 2007
The ECOnomics of Sustainability - How companies are responding to the environmental challenge
September 3, 2007 - FIRA responds to toys recall fears
The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) has released advice to furniture manufacturers in the wake of the recent product recalls involving Mattel toys
September 3, 2007 - Get involved in Euro e-commerce standard
Communication plays a key role in today's global market, therefore the development of a universal system for communication is vital to the continued success of the furniture industry
September 3, 2007 - New mattress a green dream
A new environmentally friendly type of mattress has been developed through the Sustainable Technologies Initiative (STI) with FIRA's help

August 2007

August 23, 2007 - Standards for leather
British and European standards for leather upholstery
August 15, 2007 - Two strike Gold
Spen Valley Kitchens and Homebase are the latest companies to achieve the gold standard, having recently been presented with FIRA Gold Awards at a House of Lords reception hosted by Lord Hoyle
August 6, 2007 - Stadium Seating - Get ready for the olympic challenge
With the 2012 Olympics rapidly approaching now is probably a good time to re-cap on the requirements for seating for stadiums and sports facilities.
August 3, 2007 - Lean on ukfirst
Ukfirst will be holding a FREE interactive workshop at the FIRA headquarters on Wednesday 17th October

July 2007

July 24, 2007 - REACH - Will it impact on your business?
You may or may not be aware of the new EU regulation - REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of CHemicals) which became law across the EU on 1st June 2007
July 20, 2007 - Understanding supply chains - IT systems that talk
FIRA project aims to promote improved understanding between different communication software
July 20, 2007 - No need for WEEE on domestic recliners and chairs
BRITISH FURNITURE CONFEDERATION ADVISES MAKERS OF RECLINER CHAIRS AND ADJUSTABLE BEDS NOT TO REGISTER FOR WEEE
July 17, 2007 - FIRA Open Day - What can FIRA offer me?
On September 11 FIRA opens its doors once again. And best of all its FREE!
July 12, 2007 - FIRA's Home Service Technicians boast over 50 clients
FIRA's HST division has quadrupled in size since mid-2005 and now boasts over 50 clients in the furniture, furnishings and interiors market
July 9, 2007 - A day at Big Shots
FIRA team far from last
July 3, 2007 - The Furniture Ombudsman - Independent Inspection Service
Do you need an expert opinion? Are your customers unwilling to accept your decision when dealing with a complaint?
July 3, 2007 - Health and safety record improves
For the first time in several years the trend in reportable incidents is downward. FIRA works with the Woodworking Action Group to encourage continuous improvements in health and safety.
July 2, 2007 - Are you making the most of your askFIRA Suppliers Directory listing?
With the askFIRA website recently celebrating its third millionth hit , there are great opportunities for members to promote their products and services on the askFIRA Suppliers Directory

June 2007

June 29, 2007 - Gordon's Ministers announced
A list of the new appointees to Cabinet and Governemnt positions has just been released.
June 27, 2007 - New Standard for Contract Seating
In March 2007 BSI published BS EN 15373:2007 for non-domestic seating.
June 27, 2007 - Looking for Global Market information?
FIRA members receive 5% discount on an extensive range of Aktrin online furniture industry and country reports
June 18, 2007 - ukfirst successful best practice visit to Jaguar/Land Rover
ukfirst took forty business owners and Chief Executives to the Jaguar/Land Rover operations plant in Halewood, Merseyside this month.
June 13, 2007 - FREE Environmental Workshop
FREE regional environmental workshops during June and July
June 8, 2007 - Understanding Consumer Law - New course dates available
Do you know a consumer's statutory right? Do you know the choices between repairs, replacements, refunds and goodwill?
June 4, 2007 - Minister for Furniture 'eats' for the industry
BFC notes from the recent All Party Furniture Group AGM at the Houses of Parliament
June 4, 2007 - Real profits from virtual furniture!?
The concept of virtual worlds bringing real life business benefits is becoming an increasing reality
June 4, 2007 - Darling pays tribute to Moon
Presentation by Alastair Darling to the Furniture Parliamentarian of the Year, Madeleine Moon
June 1, 2007 - askFIRA website celebrates 3 million hits
Since its launch, www.askfira.co.uk has had 94,633 unique visitors, making 138,227 visits.
June 1, 2007 - Ergonomic Tip
Tip #10 - Keeping a natural posture

May 2007

May 24, 2007 - Independent Furniture Consultants
TFO is looking for furniture consultants who are interested in carrying out independent site inspections of furniture complaints
May 22, 2007 - Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP) membership doubles!
Supported by DEFRA, Envirowise and all the major trade bodies, FIRA has been running a series of workshops around the country to promote the Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP).
May 17, 2007 - Sorry you missed it
FIRA opened its doors on Tuesday 15 May to 21 people throughout the industry
May 14, 2007 - The Furniture Ombudsman meets Cabinet Minister
The Furniture Ombudsman meet with Ian McCartney, Minister of State for Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs, to discuss certain industry-related matters.
May 10, 2007 - Last chance...Free open day - 15 May
Learn the extent of FIRAs services along with gaining some valuable information on the furniture industry
May 8, 2007 - Best practice visit - Jaguar/Land rover
Jaguar/Land Rover - 05 June 2007
May 3, 2007 - FIRA solution for flat-pack woes
FIRA's EASY BUILD award for flat-pack furniture will encourage manufacturers and retailers to make life easier for the consumer.
May 1, 2007 - Ergonomic Tip
Tip#9 - Adjust your monitor

April 2007

April 27, 2007 - Specifying Furniture?
A one day workshop in Stevenage on 28 June 2007
April 25, 2007 - FIRA participate in the Woodworking Industrys Advisory Group
Chaired b ythe Health & Safety Executive. Developing an Action Plan to improve health and safety throughout the woodworking industries.
April 23, 2007 - FISP makes good progress
and starts to attract Associate Members
April 18, 2007 - Standards Update - April 2007
Changes made before April
April 18, 2007 - The Furniture Ombudsman at the House of Commons
Guy Pratt spoke at a recent APPG for the furniture industry at the House of Commons recently about the implications of the Hampton review
April 16, 2007 - FIRA HST improves service with new innovative systems
Listen to FIRA HSTs interview with Cabinet Maker here
April 13, 2007 - ukfirst take furniture makers on visit to JCB and Sharps Bedrooms
The three day course started with tuition in the theory behind many of the processes and involved active participation in group exercises.
April 11, 2007 - HOW TO SPECIFY AND SELECT FURNITURE - FIRA MAKES IT EASY
19 April 2007 & 28 June 2007
April 10, 2007 - Recruitment opportunity - Business Development Manager
This pivotal role will ensure that our extensive existing and potential client base is fully aware of the benefits of our current service offering while at the same time providing feedback in order to
April 4, 2007 - Ergonomic Tip
Tip#8 - Check your monitor for glare
April 2, 2007 - Shadow Minister visits FIRA's Stevenage offices
Conservative Party spokesman on small business and enterprise Mark Prisk MP visits the FIRA offices in Stevenage

March 2007

March 28, 2007 - ukfirst runs complimentary Lean Manufacturing workshop in Cardiff
This interactive workshop will give Senior Managers an insight into how they too can reap the benefits of applying basic lean principles into their business processes
March 26, 2007 - The FISP road shows attract new members.
Over 60 delegates have thus far attended these events, which were designed to explain the benefits of and opportunities offered by the Programme
March 21, 2007 - Steelcase promotes forest protection
Steelcase has been recognised for its environmentally friendly practices with an official endorsement of its forest protection policy.
March 19, 2007 - Award Winning Halo Chooses FIRA For Service Excellence
Halo has been working with FIRA HST to ensure a seamless customer service experience for its retailers and end consumers
March 16, 2007 - Ergonomic Tip
Tip #7 - Have your meetings standing up
March 14, 2007 - Sorry you missed it...
FIRA opens its doors on 15 May 2007
March 12, 2007 - Do you need an expert?
Specialists in all aspects of furniture and furniture related items
March 9, 2007 - FIRA offers noise and dust surveys
Ensure your compliance and contact FIRA today
March 7, 2007 - Update on standards
A flurry of activity on British and European Standards
March 6, 2007 - Business opportunity for upholstery and restoration companies
Due to continued success, we are looking to contract small businesses that are able to offer an agreed number in days of their time as service technicians to undertake complaint resolution visits in t
March 6, 2007 - Data Entry Clerk Required
15 hours per week
March 5, 2007 - Retail Management Development Course
11-14 March 2007
March 2, 2007 - Ergonomic Tip
Tip # 6 - Avoid muscle fatigue

February 2007

February 28, 2007 - The Environment Roadshow - last chance!
FISP can make your company more successful and sustainable. Free environmental workshops are planned around the country to explain how.
February 28, 2007 - How can the Suppliers' Directory help my business?
Entry on to our Suppliers Directory is essential for any company selling furniture, components, materials and services
February 26, 2007 - What do FIRA do?
13th March 2007
February 25, 2007 - A FIRA test certificate is secure. Is yours?
Testing reports from a wide variety of laboratories including some major international test houses and from both UK and overseas test laboratories are unsecure
February 23, 2007 - REACH Seminar
Wed 7 March 2007
February 16, 2007 - Nation's favourite store is revealed
John Lewis
February 15, 2007 - Oxford Retail Masters Forum
BSSA 20 - 23 March 2007
February 14, 2007 - Ergonomic Tip
Tip #6 - Avoid muscle fatigue
February 12, 2007 - The Annual Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers Manufacturing Course
26 - 28 March 2007
February 7, 2007 - Ergonomic Tip
Tip #5 - Move your body!
February 7, 2007 - Baby it's cold outside
Tips for driving in Winter
February 2, 2007 - Shocking News: Girl, 5, neck caught in folding table
On Monday 15 January, a five-year-old girl, Nurahfah Azmi, suffocated to death whilst playing with a plastic folding table
February 1, 2007 - Looking to implement lean practices into your workplace?
A number of events are planned for 2007

January 2007

January 29, 2007 - Ergonomic Tip
Tip #4 - Dont reach for the sky
January 26, 2007 - Mike Clare of Dreams launches The Furniture Ombudsman
Managing Director of Dreams, Mike Clare, officially launched The Furniture Ombudsman service in the Press Office at The Furniture Show, NEC, Birmingham.
January 24, 2007 - FISP - How your company can get involved?
The Programme already has a lucrative list of well known market leaders as Full Members. Read on for further details
January 22, 2007 - FIRA HST gets better and better!
FIRA HST (Home Service Technicians) has become the first nation-wide service provider to introduce a web-based system for complaint referrals and tracking
January 19, 2007 - Mike Clare of Dreams to launch The Furniture Ombudsman
At 11.00 a.m. on Monday 22 January 2007 Chief Executive of Dreams, Mike Clare, will be officially launching The Furniture Ombudsman
January 15, 2007 - Ergonomic Tip
Tip #3 - Avoid over reaching
January 9, 2007 - Introducing Design City
a celebration of design focused experiences in and around The Interiors Event
January 8, 2007 - Ergonomists to offer spine mapping at The Furniture Show
The FIRA stand in Hall 8, A212
January 8, 2007 - Two Free Consumer Law Training Courses Worth £500 Offered At The Furniture Show
For further details about this offer and for benefits of supporting The Furniture Ombudsman please visit us at the FIRA Stand in Hall 8, Stand A212 or call us on 08701 620 690.
January 8, 2007 - One year on...askFIRA celebrates it's 2nd millionth hit
Sunday 7th January, the askFIRA website reaches 2,000,093 hits
January 5, 2007 - Ergonomic Tip of the Week
Tip #2
January 4, 2007 - Take a design journey through The Furniture Show...
To visit The Furniture Show, visit www.thefurnitureshow.co.uk to pre-register for a complimentary ticket
January 1, 2007 - ukfirst is offering a free diagnostic visit
ukfirst are offering a complimentary diagnostic review of your business
January 1, 2007 - Insight into Morgan Cars
ukfirst is offering a one off visit to Morgan Motors on Tuesday 2nd October 2007

December 2006

December 21, 2006 - Ergonomic Tip
Tip #1 - Did you know....
December 19, 2006 - The Furniture Ombudsman appoints new Head of Service
Rhianwen Roberts has been appointed Head of Service for The Furniture Ombudsman
December 10, 2006 - Qualitas to become The Furniture Ombudsman
From 1st January 2007 Qualitas will change its name to The Furniture Ombudsman
December 7, 2006 - Development of Eco-label criteria for wooden furniture
December 2, 2006 - Scratch and Win at The Furniture Show!
The Furniture Show is held from 21-24 January 2007 at the NEC
December 1, 2006 - How can FIRA help my business?
Tuesday 13th March 2007

November 2006

November 29, 2006 - FISP - How your company can get involved!
The Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme FISP.
November 27, 2006 - What do I need to know to sell highchairs in the UK?
November 24, 2006 - PRIME MINISTERS DESK MAKES £173,600 AT AUCTION
BONHAMS FINE FURNITURE SALE SHOWS MARKET IS ALIVE AND STRONG
November 22, 2006 - FIRA Ergonomists give their views on Orgatec 2006
November 20, 2006 - Flammability Update - Foam Mattress Topper
November 17, 2006 - STOP TODAY'S CHILDREN BECOMING TOMORROW'S BACK PAIN SUFFERERS
November 15, 2006 - FIRA present at major Malaysian Furniture Conference
November 13, 2006 - 3 for 2 on Cabinet Testing
Special offer on structural testing of cabinets.
November 10, 2006 - Flammability Update - Foam Mattress Topper
November 8, 2006 - HM Prison Service issues Call for Innovation
Could your organisation contribute to the development of a zero waste mattress system?
November 6, 2006 - How can ukfirst help with environmental concerns?
November 3, 2006 - Are you looking for recognition?
Join the Furniture Industry Research Association
November 1, 2006 - A successful and stimulating Orgatec.

October 2006

October 30, 2006 - Calling all manufacturers of rise/recliner chairs!
Earlier this year, two standards covering these products were published, BS 8474: 2006 Furniture - Chairs with electrically operated support surfaces - requirements and BS 8480: 2006 Medical Devices..
October 27, 2006 - Furniture standards published in the Official Journal of the European Union
As of the 22nd July 2006 the following furniture/furniture related standards have been listed within the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).
October 25, 2006 - Storage Furniture Standard Update
The standard for defining the strength and durability of domestic and contract furniture has recently been updated
October 23, 2006 - Organisers report on a successful W6
October 20, 2006 - Are UK companies sourcing furniture overseas aware of their responsibilities?
October 18, 2006 - FIRA & Qualitas welcomes new members
46 New FIRA Members & 18 New Qualitas Members
October 16, 2006 - Linda Barker adds a Touch of Finesse to Furnicom Awards
October 13, 2006 - FIRA Innovation Award 2006
Are your products innovative?
October 11, 2006 - Are you up to date on upholstery issues?
23rd November 2006
October 9, 2006 - Not sure who to seek advice from when dealing with a furniture complaint?
Qualitas works closely with consumer and advice organisations as well as having access to the best expertise on all furniture and furnishings products.
October 6, 2006 - dfs makes substantial savings
October 4, 2006 - First class service from a world class organisation

September 2006

September 20, 2006 - Does the consumer have a justified complaint?
All too often we see cases where retailers, faced with the pressure of customer complaints, seek to go straight to
September 18, 2006 - ukfirst programme director talks on working with DFS
Cabinet Maker interview with John Baldwin, ukfirst
September 13, 2006 - Safety in Furniture Conference & Launch of FWM Improvement Cluster
Wednesday 4th October 2006
September 11, 2006 - FIRA celebrates product excellence at the House of Lords
FIRA invites a number of clients to present its most prestigious awards.
September 6, 2006 - FIRA workshop on Corporate Social Responsibility - A New Agenda for Business
19th October 2006
September 4, 2006 - Retailer workshop for purchase of certified timber & wood based products
September 1, 2006 - FIRA OPEN DAY 3rd October 2006
Free

August 2006

August 30, 2006 - Manual Handling Training
12th October 2006
August 29, 2006 - FIRA e-membership no longer available
August 25, 2006 - FIRA Opening Hours Over The Bank Holiday