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Entries open for BFM Future of Furniture Awards 2025
5 November 2024
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Entries are now open for the BFM’s furniture industry awards.
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Experience The Power of Connection and Premium Quality at JFS 2025
24 October 2024
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Registration is now open for the UK’s largest furniture trade show, the January Furniture Show (JFS), which returns to the NEC Birmingham from 19-22 January 2025.
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The Furniture Industry's Greener Alternatives: Insights from BFM's Final 2024 Regional Meeting
18 October 2024
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In a gathering at Mobus Fabrics' stunning showroom in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) concluded its 2024 regional meetings with a focus on sustainable practices in furniture production.
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Delegates Navigate a More Sustainable Future at Latest BFM Regional Meeting
9 October 2024
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Members of the British Furniture Manufacturers looked at adapting a blueprint for a more sustainable future at the trade association’s latest regional meeting.
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What is COP29 and why does it matter for business?
8 November 2024
Blog
In this blog, we explore the expectations and outcomes from COP29, as well as the activities our partner Planet Mark is planning around this flagship climate summit.
BFM Members Gather to Navigate the Future
4 October 2024
Blog
At our regional meeting in September hosted at Businesswise Solutions HQ, British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) members convened to tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing the industry today: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG).
Greenwashing is more widespread than ever
15 August 2024
Blog
In this blog we hear from our partner Planet Mark’s Head of Strategy and Communications, Zoë Lee, on how your organisation can strengthen its brand position by avoiding greenwashing and effectively communicating your sustainability journey.
Roundtable a first step towards a solution on fire regulations
12 August 2024
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British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has hosted a discussion event aimed at creating a consensus on fire regulations in the furniture industry.
Older articles
Sponsors return for Furniture Component Expo 2025
8 August 2024
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BFM sets out agenda for autumn events
5 August 2024
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Double win highlights BFM’s commitment to members
5 August 2024
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Leading manufacturer backs BFM’s Future of Furniture campaign
21 June 2024
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Barker and Stonehouse sign up to BFM retail membership
15 May 2024
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BFM confirms return of expo for 2025
10 May 2024
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ACID Celebrates World Intellectual Property Day: Designing for Sustainable Consumption
1 May 2024
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Furniture champion to cut the ribbon at inaugural expo
18 April 2024
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