The centre of knowledge for the furniture industry
Established in 1949, the Furniture Industry Research Association provides support to the entire furniture supply chain, across all sectors. Membership is open to all within, or with an interest in the furniture market. Membership gives access to our unrivalled hub of knowledge covering all facets affecting the furniture industry.
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Improving UK Productivity and Industry 4.0
Details the potential for Industry 4.0 to improve productivity
FIRA Standard - Remanufacturing
FIRA Standard which specifies the requirements for the remanufacture of office and contract furniture including seating,...
FIRA Standard - Performance and Dimensional Requirements for Bariatric Beds
This FIRA Standard specifies safety, strength and durability performance requirements for the structural safety and stab...
September 2019 Standards Update Report
Details of new standards and standards in development
BREXIT - The Importance of Planning Ahead
64 page guide for the furniture sector
Latest news
January Furniture Show Goes Green
January Furniture Show 2020 is set to excel in its green credentials
Positive vote for a new standard for electrical furniture
IEC 60335 Part 2 -116 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-116
Standards meeting report – Domestic furniture
covered a range of topics including motorised furniture, swivel chairs, foldaway beds and more...
Baby Products Association technical meeting report - November 2019
Key topics covered at this latest meeting included the possible revision of BS 1877 Part 10
Standards meeting report – Non-domestic furniture
Meeting covered work on amendments to EN 15372 and EN 16121
Standards meeting report – Test methods for furniture
Meeting covered issues related to motorised furniture, foams and mattresses and seating
Furniture Industry Research Association help organisations embrace ‘Industry 4.0’
Details the potential for Industry 4.0 to improve productivity
Erich Keller acknowledged with Ergonomics Excellence Award
F-Com Height Adjustable Trading Desk is quick to adjust and allowed users to move between sitting and standing
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Training from FIRA International on flammability, EUTR, CE Marketing and more
Compliance Scheme
Benefit from Assured Advice from Hertfordshire Trading Standards
Standards Update - September 2019
Details of new standards, standards in development and ones under discussion
Flammability testing
Standards, flammability guides and a video showing what happens with a pass or fail
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FIRA Gold Certification
All FIRA members can work towards FIRA Gold Certification
Go 'behind-the-scenes'
Join our service provider, FIRA International, at their next Open Day
See us at the January Furniture Show
The Research Association will be exhibiting at the show alongside FIRA International. Come and see us - stand B11, hall 2
