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Furniture export trade mission to the USA
United Kingdom Trade and Investment (UKTI) is proposing to organise a trade mission to the USA for members of the furniture sector based in London and the South...
Published: Monday, 1 July 2013
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Can't see the wood for the trees?
On 3rd March 2013, a new EU Timber Regulation, which will affect the entire furniture supply chain, comes into force.
Published: Friday, 1 March 2013
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Aiming high for 2013!
Staff and members from both FIRA and the Furniture Makers' Charity have committed to take part in this exciting experience, with the aim to raise as much money ...
Published: Friday, 1 February 2013
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FIRA at the Interiors Show 2013
On Stand B75 in Hall 1 at the Interiors Show in January 2013, FIRA will be showcasing its new Furniture Export Hub. Launched in October 2012, and linked t...
Published: Thursday, 20 December 2012
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Work continues on a review of UK Fire Regulations
FIRA has been working with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and a small number of other bodies to look at how to revise the testing requireme...
Published: Thursday, 13 December 2012
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Standards meeting report - electrically operated recliner and rise recline seating
A special British Standards committee has been working to revise BS 8474 - Furniture - Chairs with electrically operated support surfaces - Requirements. This s...
Published: Thursday, 13 December 2012
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The Furniture Makers calls for entries as second sustainability award to raise awareness of best practice is launched
The efforts of British furniture manufacturers to become greener are again to be recognised with the launch of the second annual Furniture Makers Sustainability...
Published: Monday, 12 November 2012
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The Furniture Ombudsman releases new Annual Review
The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO), the organisation which helps to raise standards and specialises in providing Alternative Dispute Resolution solutions for consume...
Published: Monday, 12 November 2012
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EU Timber Regulation Awareness Training at FIRA
FIRA's EU Timber Regulations Awareness Training course is designed to enable organisations to understand their legal obligations when importing, selling and tra...
Published: Monday, 12 November 2012
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Lee & Plumpton recertified as FISP Full Members
Lee & Plumpton has become the latest furniture manufacturer to be recertified by the Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP).
Published: Saturday, 12 May 2012
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Harvey Jones Kitchens becomes a Full Member of The Furniture Ombudsman
Harvey Jones Kitchens becomes a Full Member of The Furniture OmbudsmanThe Furniture Ombudsman (TFO), which aims to inspire consumer confidence in the furniture ...
Published: Monday, 12 March 2012
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New seating standard
Published: Monday, 12 March 2012
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Standards update - amended childcare standards published
FIRA can announce that two new amendments to the harmonised European standards for highchairs have been published:
Published: Monday, 12 March 2012
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2012 Statistics Digest
FIRA's annual Statistics Digest for the furniture industry is an essential read for anyone operating in the sector. The results of the latest edition show that,...
Published: Wednesday, 28 November 2012
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The Furniture Ombudsman celebrates 20 years of raising standards
The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO), the independent body which specialises in providing Alternative Dispute Resolution solutions for consumers and retailers in the f...
Published: Friday, 23 November 2012
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Kintech Limited on display at FIRA's Stevenage Showcase
The Montana bed frame, designed by the Kintech design team, is the first bed to achieve FIRA Gold Product Certification and is now on display at FIRA's Showcase...
Published: Thursday, 22 November 2012
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FIRA/BCFA Office Furniture Manufacturers Technical Forum - Report from the Meeting
A FIRA/BCFA Office Furniture Manufacturers Technical Forum was held at RICS, London on the 12th October 2012 to discuss the SKA ratings criteria for furniture.
Published: Wednesday, 14 November 2012
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The Furniture Ombudsman training course proves highly popular
A new course run by The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO) on Consumer Law and Understanding Bed Complaints proved so popular a further course had to be scheduled to dea...
Published: Wednesday, 14 November 2012
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Housing Units Ltd becomes a Full Member of The Furniture Ombudsman
The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO), which aims to inspire consumer confidence in the furniture industry by raising standards and improving service, is pleased to wel...
Published: Wednesday, 14 November 2012
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The Furniture Ombudsman and The Office of Fair Trading working together
The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO) is working with The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to assist businesses and consumers of the furniture and home improvement industri...
Published: Tuesday, 13 November 2012
