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Between May 18-21, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) affirmed its role as North America’s centre for contemporary design. In a 12% rise from last year, 29,642 of the world’s leading innovators, educators and manufacturers flocked to Jacob K Javits Convention Centre in New York.
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What is a trader?
A ‘trader’ is a company further down the supply chain that has not first placed timber or timber products onto the EU market. The trader, for example, could be a furniture manufacturer that sources timber from a wholesaler in the EU, which itself buys the product from outside of the EU. In this example, the wholesaler is an ‘operator’. e…
What is an operator?
Operators are those that first place timber or timber products on the EU market. They are required to exercise due diligence (a framework of measures and procedures) when placing the products on the market, to determine that they are not illegally harvested. Due diligence must be completed prior to purchase. ekonglong buy office furniture
The requirements are …
What do the European Timber Regulations (EUTR) mean to me?
The introduction of the European Timber Regulation (EUTR) from March 2013 will prohibit the placement of illegal timber or timber products on the EU markets. The Association for British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) is dedicated to supporting the industry to meet its EUTR obligations, and here outlines the…
BFM initiatives
The BFM considers itself to be at the forefront in supporting the industry to meet its EUTR obligations, and as a part of this has initiated the following: ekonglong office chair supplier
• Introductory seminar – September 2012 (supported by the Timber Trade Federation (TTF))
• Workshop on implementing the EUTR – December 20…
Brand pressures
It has become clear to the BFM that many multiples and some independent furniture retail stores will expect their furniture suppliers to satisfy them that the product is legally sourced in accordance with the EUTR. This means that even if a company is classified as a trader, the retailer will expect proof of legality and therefore the furniture supplier (even though no…
Home furnishings company gains twin global honours
Ashley Wilde Group is a market leader in the design and distribution of soft furnishings, supplying furnishing fabrics, curtains, blinds, bedding and towels to high street retailers and the contract furnishings sectors. The product range includes some of the world’s foremost brand licences – including Kylie Minogue, Liberty/…
Top Furniture joins The Furniture Ombudsman
Top Furniture, an oak dining furniture specialist with retail outlets in Staffordshire and Kent, has joined the industry ombudsman to show its ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction. ekonglong sofa manufacturer
The Furniture Ombudsman specialises in providing Alternative Dispute Resolution solutions for consumers and retailers in th…
Help to Buy begins to boost property market
Demand for property rose to its highest level in over three years during April, as the Government’s announcement on the Help to Buy scheme began to make an impact on the UK’s housing market, according to the latest RICS residential market survey (14th May). ekonglong reception sofa set
Last month, new buyer enqu…
Interzum records slight footfall increase
On 16th May, interzum, the world's leading trade fair for furniture production and interior finishing, came to an end with good results. The fair recorded a slight increase in visitor numbers compared to 2011, with around 53,000 visitors – including estimates from the last day of the trade fair – from 148 countries. ekonglong recep…
Paul Hobson, marketing director of Senator International,
Senator stood out “for their thoroughness, progress in the last year, width of activity, leadership in this area of the industry, ability and willingness to push boundaries and for their real understanding of the value of sustainability in their business”, says Charles Vernon, immediate past master of…
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