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Launch event of new contract furniture flammability guide
The launch of a brand new Guide will take place in London on April 14th, with FIRA's Phil Reynolds summarising the flammability requirements for non-domestic fu...
Published: Sunday, 3 October 2010
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FISP welcomes new members
Published: Friday, 3 September 2010
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The Furniture Ombudsman Associate Membership Package
The new package will bring more of the industry closer to TFO and help companies who wish to improve the standard of their customer service
Published: Wednesday, 24 February 2010
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FIRA supports 7th International Woodcoatings Congress
Published: Wednesday, 24 February 2010
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A single voice for Office Furniture Manufacturers
Published: Sunday, 21 February 2010
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New standard for writing boards
Published: Monday, 15 February 2010
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FIEC appoints a new chairman
Published: Monday, 15 February 2010
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FIRA's new competitiveness report flags up the challenges
UK furniture manufacturers face challenging market conditions, but have proved resilient and capable of embracing change, according to FIRA's much-awaited compe...
Published: Saturday, 2 October 2010
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European Standards for non-domestic storage furniture come a step closer
Published: Friday, 2 July 2010
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Standards Update - domestic and contact furniture
Published: Friday, 2 July 2010
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A new standard for domestic seating
A new European Standard for domestic seating products has been approved for publication: BS EN 12520 Furniture - Strength, durability and safety - Requi...
Published: Tuesday, 26 January 2010
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FIRA announces joint venture with Chinese Manufacturers Association
FIRA International is establishing a test laboratory in Hong Kong, to service furniture testing needs in China and the surrounding region. The initiative will b...
Published: Monday, 25 January 2010
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Olympic Opportunity - Office Furniture
LOCOG will invite companies to participate in a tender process for a framework contract for the supply and installation of office furniture.
Published: Monday, 25 January 2010
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RBS launches £1bn fund for manufacturing loans
FIRA would like to highlight to its members the encouraging news that the Royal Bank of Scotland today announced a £1 billion finance fund to su...
Published: Thursday, 14 January 2010
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FIRA continues to help shape Government policy for the UK furniture industry
FIRA is to become a member of the Advisory Group for the review of the Furniture and Furnishings (FIRE) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFR’s)FIRA’s invo...
Published: Thursday, 1 April 2010
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Requirements for glass in furniture: putting the record straight
I read with interest the recent article in the 4/12/09 issue of Cabinet Maker regarding the requirements for glass in furniture. As the chair of the UK Standard...
Published: Friday, 18 December 2009
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Life Saving Fire Regulations for Furniture
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has published a key research paper into the effectiveness of the UK’s Furniture & Furnishings...
Published: Thursday, 17 December 2009
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New Associate Member level for The Furniture Ombudsman
At the Interiors 2010 show in January The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO) will launch a new package for Associate Members, designed for retai...
Published: Saturday, 12 September 2009
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What’s new with FIRA at Interiors 2010?
New Website launch – the Interiors show will be one of the first opportunities for the trade to experience the new look FIRA website which w...
Published: Wednesday, 12 August 2009
