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The Furniture Industry Research Association supports the entire furniture supply chain across all sectors. Hundreds of members already benefit from access to unrivalled knowledge, helping to keep them informed and providing guidance on compliance.
Membership is open to all, with different types of membership for retailers, manufacturers and international organisations. By joining, you will be supporting research and highlighting your company's commitment to raising standards across the furniture industry.
Further benefits include preferential rates on solutions offered by our service provider, FIRA International.
Latest news
FIRA Publish Final Lean Training Toolkit - Value Stream Mapping
Training in this lean technique, used to analyse and improve the flow of materials and information required to bring a product to a customer
Lean Training Toolkit Part 8 - Line Balancing Released for Members
This Lean training provides techniques to optimise machine and operator time, eliminating bottlenecks for improved efficiency
New Flam Regs Update - FFFSR Amendment 2025 Laid in Parliament
OPSS will continue targeted stakeholder engagement, focusing on the outstanding issues
Furniture Ergonomics and Industry Standards Podcast
FIRA's Levent Caglar discusses his work on British and international standards, as well as the recent revision of BS EN ISO 9241-5.
FIRA’s Levent Caglar Granted Freedom of the City of London
And appointed liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers
Research Association Release Lean Training Toolkit Part 7 - Problem Solving
This Lean training provides structured tools and techniques to identify the true root cause of a problem
British Furniture Confederation Launch New 'Plan for Growth'
The plan focuses on skills and education, trade and exports, standards and regulations, the environment and the circular economy
All Party Parliamentary Furniture Industry Group Appoints New Chair
Adam Thompson, MP for Erewash, has been appointed as the new Chair
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Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 8 - Line Balancing
This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the ‘Line...
Standards and Regulatory Update March 2025
Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related reg...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 7 - Problem Solving
This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the ‘Prob...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 6 - Set-up Reduction
This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the ‘Set-...
Carbon Footprint Calculator Template - 2024 Factors
Tool for furniture businesses to calculate emissions from owned sources and purchased electricity
An Exploration of Educational Furniture Procurement
Pilot Study to understand the factors influencing the procurement process for educational furniture. The research identi...
Standards and Regulatory Update December 2024
Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related reg...
EU General Product Safety Regulation - Guide for the Furniture Industry
This guide will help companies understand the EU (including Northern Ireland) GPSR, including the types of furniture pro...
GB General Product Safety Regulation - Guide for the Furniture Industry
This guide will help companies understand the GPSR in Great Britain, including furniture products covered by the Regulat...
Standards and Regulatory Update September 2024
Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related reg...
Standards and Regulatory Update June 2024
Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related reg...
UK Timber Regulation Guidance and Template V3
To help you understand your obligations under UKTR and demonstrate compliance
UKCA Labelling Guidance and Template
Understand your UKCA marking obligations and demonstrate traceability
Statistics Digest for the Furniture Industry 2023
Includes statistics on furniture manufacturing, consumer spend, furniture and furnishings retail and international trade...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 5 - 7 Measures of Quality, Cost and Delivery
This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the '7 Me...
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 4 - Standardised Work
This Lean training providing tools and techniques to establish standards for work procedures, stabilise processes, and e...
Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities in the Furniture Industry
Lean Manufacturing Training Toolkit - Part 3 - Visual Management
This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the 'Visu...
Insight into Standards
Guide to help companies in the furniture industry understand how standards are made, and how to get involved in the stan...
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Browse our new online Bookshop where you will find all our technical reports, guides and templates created by industry experts to support your business
Sustainability Resources
Guidance and support for members on their sustainability journey to ensure compliance with regulations and the adoption of best practices
Business Templates
Business support templates covering a broad range of topics including flammability tracker, carbon footprinting, sustainability KPI tracker, space planning, UKCA marking, biocides and more
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