Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) is delighted to announce that the following products have been awarded with FIRA’s prestigious Ergonomics Excellence Award, having met the stringent assessment criteria: The Go Flex ...
With a rise in the availability of sit-stand desks, recliner chairs and adjustable beds, motorised furniture has become increasingly common, but the use of mechanisms and electrical components in furniture brings with it requirements and ...
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To-do List♦ Check for furniture assembling time ♦ Compare prices and shipping costs ♦ Inquire for refund and return policy information If you just moved into a new apartment, or want to renovate your home, modern ...
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An accreditation which signifies excellence in furniture products and installation is celebrating 30 years since its initial launch. FIRA Gold Certification was first launched in 1984 for kitchen units, following demand from manufacturers ...
The Australian International Furniture Exhibition (AIFE) opens from 11-13 July. Wattyl Industrial Coatings marks its presence at the Royal Exhibition Building. 'We're so pleased to have iconic Australian brand Wattyl partner with us in our ...
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Norix Furniture, a provider of durable furniture products for more than 30 years, now provides a solution for facilities that are in need of mattresses that stand up to the wear and tear of continuous use that often causes the breakdown of ...
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Norix Furniture, a provider of durable furniture products for more than 30 years, now provides a solution for facilities that are in need of mattresses that stand up to the wear and tear of continuous use that often causes the breakdown of ...
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The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) and the Health Product Declaration (HPD) Collaborative have formed a partnership to develop a standardized chemical identification, assessment and disclosure ...
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UK Flammability Regulations for Upholstered Furniture Published on : Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Following the recent BBC investigation into upholstery on sale in the UK containing foams and fabrics that do not comply with British ...
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In yesterday's BBC consumer affairs programme, Fake Britain, several leading furniture and bed retailers were involved in an investigation into product compliance with the UK's stringent fire safety regulations for furniture. Products ...
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Ethan Allen Interiors Inc announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share which will be payable to shareholders of record as of January 9, 2014 and will be paid on January 24, 2014. ...
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Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. announced the launch this week of “The New Eclecticism”, the Company’s latest initiative. Farooq Kathwari, Chairman and CEO commented, “The New Eclecticism reflects the attitude of ...
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Everyone is emphasizing on the same thing today, that is to save the earth from the disastrous aftermaths of the modern-day evils that are, pollution, overpopulation and deforestation. The earth is in a dire need to be saved by reducing the ...
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Furniture imports to the U.S. rebounded in 2012 thanks to improvements in the economy, largely driven by stock market gains and improvements in housing, according to Furniture Today's 2013 Imports/Exports Report. Our research indicated ...
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When Michael Thonet (Boppard am Rhein 1796 - Vienna 1871), around 1830, he invented the serial technique of steam bending of beech wood, so far only small-scale, gave impetus to a new style of working of this material and it was unanimously ...
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