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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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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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