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Copying in Design (ACID) has presented Government with potential solutions to address what the majority think are an outdated set of laws that are not fit for purpose.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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
This week the government (DEFRA) has circulated the results of a study into whether chemicals listed as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are likely to be found in the domestic seating waste stream. The BFC (represented by technical personnel from NBF, BFM and...
