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The Furniture Industry's Greener Alternatives: Insights from BFM's Final 2024 Regional Meeting
18 October 2024
Blog
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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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).
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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.
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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.
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Double win highlights BFM’s commitment to members
5 August 2024
News
British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) is celebrating after a double win - Best Business Support and Best Trade Association 2024 - at the Interiors Monthly Awards.
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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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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.
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BFM report highlights £1.6bn reduction in furniture trade deficit
22 March 2024
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Furniture imports dropped 13.9% in 2023, reducing the UK’s furniture trade deficit by £1.6bn compared to 2022. British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has released its International Trade Review 2024 - a detailed report into the balance of trade for the furniture industry.
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BFM Furniture Component Expo sets out international opportunities to drive British exports
11 March 2024
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The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will set out export opportunities for the British furniture sector at BFM’s Furniture Component Expo 24.
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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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