Carpet Recycling UK joins the BFC
Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) has recently joined other trade associations in the furniture and furnishings sector as the latest member of the British Furniture Confederation (BFC), the consortium organisation which liaises with, and lobbies, government on the industry’s...
IS DESIGN LAW FIT FOR PURPOSE? ACID OFFERS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
As one of the UK’s leading campaigning organisations for Designs and IP, Anti Copying in Design (ACID) has presented Government with potential solutions to address what the majority think are an outdated set of laws that are not fit for purpose. Simplifying the...
BFC to co-host industry day – ‘Routes to Greater Sustainability’
The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) is to co-host a climate change and sustainability event on Wednesday 14 December (11.00am – 5.00pm) in conjunction with the Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry,...
Furniture and home goods makers urged to use home improvement boom as catalyst for digital transformation
Made Smarter releases free guide for SMEs in the sector British Furniture Confederation praises success of North West Adoption Programme Furniture and home goods makers are being urged to use the ongoing home improvement boom as a catalyst for digital transformation....
FURNITURE INDUSTRY SHIFTS FOCUS TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY – BUT BFC SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS MANY CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME
The UK’s furniture industry is prioritising environmental issues - but many are struggling with the complexities and need more help In a survey of the industry conducted by the British Furniture Confederation, two thirds of respondents stated that sustainability was a...
NEW CHAIRMAN FOR THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY’S ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP
Mark Eastwood, Conservative MP for Dewsbury, has been appointed Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Furniture Industry Group (APPFIG). He takes over from Mike Wood, Conservative MP for Dudley South, who has led the Group since it was newly formed in 2020, following...