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Leading manufacturer backs BFM’s Future of Furniture campaign
21 June 2024
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The UK’s largest independent supplier of cushion fillings has backed a British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) campaign, which shines a spotlight on sustainability and education in the sector.
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Source Top Brands at Manchester Furniture Show 2024
21 June 2024
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The highly anticipated Manchester Furniture Show (MFS) is returning to Manchester Central from July 10-11, 2024. As the essential summer touchpoint for the industry, MFS brings together top brands and high-quality buyers for face-to-face opportunities to reconnect, refresh strategies, and secure sales for the upcoming season.
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Barker and Stonehouse sign up to BFM retail membership
15 May 2024
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Barker and Stonehouse is the latest high-profile company to join the new retail membership category, created by British Furniture Manufacturers.
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BFM confirms return of expo for 2025
10 May 2024
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British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has confirmed the success of its inaugural Furniture Component Expo (FCE) will see the event return to Telford International Centre next year.
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ACID Celebrates World Intellectual Property Day: Designing for Sustainable Consumption
1 May 2024
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In the realm of business and creativity, World Intellectual Property Day serves as a timely reminder of the pivotal role intellectual property (IP) plays in fostering innovation and progress. This year, as we celebrate this annual event, it's crucial to spotlight the fusion between design businesses and the imperative to champion Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—specifically, ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Furniture champion to cut the ribbon at inaugural expo
18 April 2024
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An MP who worked in the furniture sector for 15 years will officially open the first ever Furniture Component Expo hosted by British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM).
Top Net Zero Policies to Watch in 2024
17 April 2024
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Last month, our partner Planet Mark hosted a webinar spotlighting how businesses can stay ahead of net zero policy.
Throughout the session, they explored key insights from Andrew Griffiths, Director of Policy and Partnership at Planet Mark and Sarah Goodenough Head of Policy at Climate Policy Radar on the five key net zero policies and regulations your businesses should be aware of in 2024.
In this blog, we provide a summary of the top three key net zero policies and regulations:
‘First response’ support on health and safety for BFM members
12 April 2024
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A strategic new partnership will provide members of British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) with free access to a ‘first responder’ helpline offering guidance and support relating to accidents or HSE interventions.
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Insurance Partner to Help Members Negotiate Risks and Challenges
3 April 2024
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BFM report highlights £1.6bn reduction in furniture trade deficit
22 March 2024
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BFM podcast explores drive to set single audit standard for industry
18 March 2024
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The Three Key Drivers of Sustainability for Business
18 March 2024
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BFM Furniture Component Expo sets out international opportunities to drive British exports
11 March 2024
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Future of Furniture winners announced at January Furniture Show
19 February 2024
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Why sustainability and business go hand in hand
19 February 2024
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New partnership offers BFM members an ethical ‘health check’
31 January 2024
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