Training Events

For more than 50 years, FIRA has been providing research, information, testing, training and support to the furniture industry.  Whilst the majority of the trade knows who we are, not everyone knows the full extent of our activities.

This open day includes a number of informative presentations from industry experts, an up date on legal requirements and a tour around the world renowned testing laboratory.

What will the day include?

• Introduction to FIRA/askFIRA website 
• Service Technicians – THE After Sales Solution   
• The Furniture Ombudsman     
• An Insight into Ergonomics                                  
• Testing Services & General Product Safety                   
• Tour of Laboratory  
• Lean Manufacturing                                              
• Environmental issues - FISP & Furniture footprinter

Further dates for 2008 are as follows:

25 September 2008
25 November 2008

Please note Open Days are intended for professional organisations and those within the furniture industry, not for the general public.

For further information please contact Marketing on 01438 777700 or email