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Furniture champion to cut the ribbon at inaugural expo
18 April 2024
News
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).
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Top Net Zero Policies to Watch in 2024
17 April 2024
Blog
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:
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‘First response’ support on health and safety for BFM members
12 April 2024
News
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
News
The British Furniture Manufacturers Association is delighted to welcome award-winning independent insurance broker and risk management specialist, McCarron Coates, as its insurance partner.
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BFM report highlights £1.6bn reduction in furniture trade deficit
22 March 2024
News
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 podcast explores drive to set single audit standard for industry
18 March 2024
News
The latest episode of the Industry Matters podcast from British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) explores the opportunities available through a new partnership with ethical auditor, Verisio.
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The Three Key Drivers of Sustainability for Business
18 March 2024
Blog
Last month, our partner Planet Mark hosted a webinar spotlighting the business case for sustainability. Throughout the session, they explored key insights from Amelie Trolle, Head of Engagement and Jonathan Withey Director of Transformation and ESG on the legal, moral, and commercial forces compelling businesses to adopt more sustainable practices.
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BFM Furniture Component Expo sets out international opportunities to drive British exports
11 March 2024
News
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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Future of Furniture winners announced at January Furniture Show
19 February 2024
News
Awards that celebrate the furniture businesses blazing a trail in education and sustainability have been presented at the January Furniture Show
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Why sustainability and business go hand in hand
19 February 2024
Blog
The state of the climate crisis has made sustainability a must for organisations. Read this blog, by our partners, Planet Mark to learn how your organisation can embed sustainability to strengthen its commercial resilience and brand position and improve operational effectiveness.
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