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FIRA welcomes new members
We are delighted to welcome the following companies who joined FIRA during July 2010:
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Furniture Industry All Party Group reformed
The British Furniture Confederation, the trade association representing the UK furniture manufacturing industry, is delighted to announce that the All-Party Par...
Published: Monday, 26 July 2010
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New BRC/FIRA Guidance for the supply of Furniture in Europe
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) guidance will help those working in the furniture sector to interpret...
Published: Monday, 19 July 2010
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European Parliament vote to cut illegal timber out of the EU market
A ban on the sale of illegally-harvested timber, along with traceability measures and sanctions, has been given the green light by MEPs.
Published: Thursday, 15 July 2010
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FIRA-CMA fully open for business in the Far East
FIRA-CMA Testing Services Ltd, FIRA's new joint venture in Hong Kong, is now fully open and able to offer a comprehensive range of furniture testing services
Published: Wednesday, 14 July 2010
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FIRA COO and Council Member achieve Liverymen status
We are delighted to announce that Jonny Westbrooke, FIRA's Chief Operating Officer and FIRA Council Member Andy Corbett were admitted as Liverymen to the WCFM a...
Published: Wednesday, 14 July 2010
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New Government Buying Standards for Furniture
DEFRA has now announced that the Government's Buying Standards for Furniture have been approved and will be effective from the 1st October 2010.
Published: Tuesday, 13 July 2010
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Standards update – children’s and nursery furniture
The inaugural meeting of CEN TC207 WG2, the European standards committee tasks with developing requirements documents for nursery and children's furniture, met ...
Published: Friday, 7 May 2010
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US Senate pass Formaldehyde Standards
The US Senate has passed the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Act, which establishes the first national standards for formaldehyde in composite panel.
Published: Thursday, 7 January 2010
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FIRA & Bucks University Furniture Courses
FIRA has joined forces with Buckinghamshire New University to create three new furniture-related courses.
Published: Wednesday, 30 June 2010
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How does your Lean performance compare?
FIRA in partnership with LeanBenchmarkTM can provide a unique opportunity to Benchmark your performance using this comprehensive, online business improvement to...
Published: Wednesday, 30 June 2010
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FIRA Welcomes New Members
We are delighted to welcome the following companies who joined FIRA during May/June 2010
Published: Tuesday, 29 June 2010
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£1 billion fund to help regional business - Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Ministerial Statement regarding Local Enterprise Partnerships
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has launched a £1 billion Regional Growth Fund to help areas and communities at risk of being particularly affected ...
Published: Monday, 28 June 2010
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FIRA sponsors Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Furnishing Industry Trust
FIRA is sponsoring a team from the furniture industry in its quest to raise £5000 for the Furnishing Industry Trust (FIT).
Published: Wednesday, 23 June 2010
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FIRA Council Member Picks Up New Furnishing Award
Wendy Shorter has been named Inspirational Woman of The Year at the first ever Women In Furnishing Awards held at Furniture Makers' Hall in central London.
Published: Tuesday, 22 June 2010
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FIRA ushers in a new era with new Chairman
Michael Powell has been confirmed as the new Chairman of the FIRA Council. A mechanical engineer by training, Michael was, until very recently, the Managi...
Published: Monday, 21 June 2010
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Budget 2010
An early review of the budget reveals a number of issues of relevance to FIRA members.
Published: Monday, 21 June 2010
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The Furniture Ombudsman welcomes new Associate Members
The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO) has attracted 24 new members since it launched its new Associate Member level at the end of January 2010.
Published: Wednesday, 16 June 2010
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ZERO Emission Furniture Workshop held in Italy
Recently an international workshop Zero emission Furniture was organized by ENEA and COSMOB, inside the European project "ACT CLEAN", the projects aim is to pro...
Published: Tuesday, 15 June 2010
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Independent Education Today promotes safe seats of learning
An article recently published by Independent Education Today highlights FIRA's on-going commitment to improve school furniture and the benefits of the...
Published: Monday, 6 September 2010
