The bedding market has been less affected by imports than other sectors in the furniture industry, protected by the UK's tough fire regulations and the bulkiness of the product. But for how long? New research aims to give UK manufacturers a strong technical lead, improve competitiveness through lower costs and make for more environmentally friendly products.
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Sustainable development issues are becoming increasingly important to governments, retailers and consumers with all three pushing for products to be manufactured sustainably. The government is actively encouraging sectors to develop this ethos and the furniture industry now has its own programme. Over the last 12 months FIRA has been chairing a diverse furniture industry sector committee, to take this forward
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Sustainability is the guiding concept for European environmental management. The furniture sector sustainability strategy is designed to help companies progress towards more sustainable manufacture
The procurement of timber and wood based items from well managed sources is now paramount, Chain of Custody (FSC or PEFC) should be high on the agenda of all companies.
Manufacturers are struggling to keep abreast of health, safety and environmental legislation. FIRA can provide the solution
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