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New partnership offers BFM members an ethical ‘health check’

31 January 2024

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British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has unveiled a new partnership at the January Furniture Show, which gives its members a cost effective route to tracking ethical compliance.

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New partnership offers BFM members an ethical ‘health check’

Wages set to jump for second year across furniture manufacturing

12 January 2024

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A survey of UK furniture manufacturers has revealed that 91% of participants plan to increase wages in 2024 despite concerns about economic uncertainty.

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Wages set to jump for second year across furniture manufacturing

Manufacturers more pessimistic about trade while skills shortages ease

23 November 2023

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BFM’s Trade & Price Trends Survey maps out the key factors in the industry including employment, output, costs, material prices and export.

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Manufacturers more pessimistic about trade while skills shortages ease

New recruitment platform ‘My Furniture Career’ launched

13 November 2023

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The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has launched its new early careers website – My Furniture Career, www.myfurniturecareer.org.uk – offering businesses a specialist solution to recruitment requirements.

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New recruitment platform ‘My Furniture Career’ launched

Industry charity launches month-long Online Christmas Charity Auction

8 November 2023

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The Furniture Makers' Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is launching a month-long Online Christmas Charity Auction today (Monday 6 November), with the hope of raising at least £10,000.

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Industry charity launches month-long Online Christmas Charity Auction

UK-manufacturing dominates in half of furniture product sectors

24 August 2023

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Latest analysis from national trade body British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) reveals UK-made furniture remains dominant in five out of nine product categories.

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BeA Group UK joins headline sponsor line-up for the BFM’s new Furniture Component Expo

23 August 2023

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The British Furniture Manufacturers’ new Furniture Component Expo is continuing to go from strength to strength, with the announcement of a second headline sponsor.

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BeA Group UK joins headline sponsor line-up for the BFM’s new Furniture Component Expo

Register now for the 2023 Young Furniture Makers exhibition

14 August 2023

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The Young Furniture Makers exhibition, a special one-day event showcasing furniture, lighting and textile designs from emerging designer-makers to employers and key players in the furnishing industry, returns to the City of London this October.

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Register now for the 2023 Young Furniture Makers exhibition

Wren Kitchens reinforces ‘Buy British’ message with BFM retail membership

1 August 2023

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Wren Kitchens is the latest high-profile retailer to join a new membership category created by British Furniture Manufacturers.

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Wren Kitchens reinforces ‘Buy British’ message with BFM retail membership

Monthly amount spent on furniture by consumers in June highest for 6 months

24 July 2023

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Monthly amount spent on furniture by consumers in June highest for 6 months

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