Furniture Makers to hold next sustainability event focussed on material choices

Furniture Makers to hold next sustainability event focussed on material choices

by • Environment, Furniture, News

he Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is hosting its next sustainability event focussed on examining some of the established and widely used materials in the furniture and furnishings sectorThe Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is hosting its next sustainability event focussed on examining some of the established and widely used materials in the furniture and furnishings sector. The seminar, which is sponsored by the Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP), Ocee & Four Design, Panaz and Satra Technology, will be held on Tuesday 4 March at Furniture Makers’ Hall, London. Organised by The Furniture Makers’ Company’s Climate Change and Sustainability Committee, the event will include presentations on foam, fabrics, textiles, leather and wood. In addition, new materials will be discussed and the necessary investigations in relation to recycled content, future recyclability and other implications. More →

Flokk announces new team and expansion for North American Market 

Flokk announces new team and expansion for North American Market 

by • Company news, Furniture

Flokk, one of the leading seating and furniture makers in Europe, has announced its expansion in the United StatesFlokk, one of the leading seating and furniture makers in Europe, has announced its expansion in the United States with the establishment of Flokk US. As part of this strategic expansion, the firm has appointed a new leadership team to oversee North American operations, including Frederik Fogstad as Chief Executive Officer, Randi Pastrovic as Chief Creative Officer, and Rich Oliver as Chief Commercial Officer. This new team are tasked with ensuring each brand within the business’s portfolio retains a distinct identity while advancing the firm’s growth in the North American market. More →

Standing desks may not be any better for you than office chairs

Standing desks may not be any better for you than office chairs

by • Furniture, News, Wellbeing

A new large scale study from researchers in Australia suggests that the use of standing desks does not have the impact claimed and that the risks of some conditions may even be worsenedLast week at Orgatec, many firms continued to repeat the claim that “sitting is the new smoking” in their marketing spiel. There’s something in this. The risks of a sedentary lifestyle include health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Standing desks have been seen as a way to reduce the time people spend sitting while at work as a fix for such health problems. But a new large scale study from researchers in Australia suggests that the use of standing desks does not have the impact claimed and that the risks of some conditions may even be worsened with their prolonged use. Instead people should look to move more, regardless of their workstation setup.  More →

The Active Office – enhancing workplace wellbeing with innovative office furniture

The Active Office – enhancing workplace wellbeing with innovative office furniture

by • Company news, Furniture, Wellbeing

As experts in ergonomic workspaces that improve productivity, efficiency and employee wellbeing, AJ Products offer a wealth of innovative Active Office solutionsThe working environment profoundly affects how we feel at work. But can the right office furniture and layout also boost creativity, efficiency and collaboration? AJ Products, a leading furniture solutions provider and workplace wellbeing specialist, decided to find out. They collaborated with University Academy 92, a higher education institution co-founded by the Class of ’92 and Lancaster University, to test their Active Office concept. More →

British icons showcase sustainable design at Material Matters during London Design Festival

British icons showcase sustainable design at Material Matters during London Design Festival

by • Company news, Furniture, Workplace design

Bisley and MARK Product have announced their participation in Material Matters, as part of London Design Festival 2024Bisley and MARK Product have announced their participation in Material Matters, as part of London Design Festival 2024. This marks the debut of their collaboration since their strategic partnership was announced earlier this year, spotlighting their commitment to a sustainable and circular economy. Material Matters bring together over 40 world-leading brands, designers, makers and manufacturers. MARK and Bisley have been invited as part of the Room 12 exhibit, curated by designers TP Bennett and The Furniture Practice in celebration of the importance of material intelligence in architecture and design. Their installation focusses on the social aspect of the circular economy – how good jobs and skills along with building strong manufacturing and creative communities are essential for a sustainable future. More →

Bisley redesigns showroom for Clerkenwell Design Week to showcase new directions

Bisley redesigns showroom for Clerkenwell Design Week to showcase new directions

by • Company news, Furniture

Visitors to  British furniture manufacturer Bisley’s Dallington Street showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week (21-23 May 2024), are invited to explore a completely redesigned space, illustrating an expanded offering for the home, workplace, leisure and hospitality that goes far beyond the storage essentials for which Bisley is famous, highlighting the brand’s continued evolution. More →

Connection launches ONE. ONE Module – infinite possibilities

Connection launches ONE. ONE Module – infinite possibilities

by • Company news, Furniture, Workplace design

Connection, the British based furniture designer and manufacturer, has added to its existing portfolio of interior architecture products, with the launch of ONE. A unique modular solution, ONE is as the name denotes, one core module that facilitates and supports infinite possibilities. The ONE range comprises of a single core module, supported by a series of simple components to create building blocks, conceptualised to deliver inspiring configurations for inspiring spaces. More →

When the chairs took over the world and what it all meant

When the chairs took over the world and what it all meant

by • Comment, Facilities management, Furniture, Workplace, Workplace design

rows of chairsOf all the things we buy, with the exception of our clothes, furniture is the most intimate, the one item we spend most time in contact with. According to JG Ballard who dedicated himself to understanding our relationship with the world around us, ‘Furniture constitutes an external constellation of our skin areas and body postures’. Whether he would have recognised it as such, Ballard was a pioneer of the principle we now refer to as psychogeography, defined by one of its founders, Guy Debord, as ‘the study of the precise effects of setting, consciously managed or not, acting directly on the mood and behaviour of the individual’. More →

Modus announces new partnership with Canadian office furniture giant Teknion

Modus announces new partnership with Canadian office furniture giant Teknion

by • Company news, Furniture

UK based furniture maker Modus has announce a partnership with Canadian office furniture giant Teknion. Modus is the first British manufacturer to become a Teknion partner and this new venture enables both parties to expand their global presence and localise their manufacturing capabilities. The firms say this strategic approach will help significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its products for the UK, European, and North American markets, while at the same time driving sales. More →

MillerKnoll’s top office fit out trends for 2024

MillerKnoll’s top office fit out trends for 2024

by • Company news, Furniture

The last few years have seen a major shift in how businesses approach their office spaces. With more emphasis on aesthetics, functionality, and employee wellbeing, 2024 will showcase some of the most exciting trends for future-ready workplaces centred on connection, wellbeing and change. As a leader in workplace design, MillerKnoll talks about the top six emerging trends shaping office spaces this year. Based on decades of expertise, MillerKnoll identifies shifting priorities that empower companies embracing conscious design attuned to modern needs. More →

Bisley to join forces with MARK Product

Bisley to join forces with MARK Product

by • Company news, Furniture

Bisley is delighted to announce that it is joining forces with MARK Product, the Cornwall-based B-Corp, which since 2008 has specialised in designing and manufacturing sustainable furnitureOffice and home furniture giant Bisley has announced that it is joining forces with MARK Product, the Cornwall-based B-Corp, which since 2008 has specialised in designing and manufacturing sustainable furniture. The partnership is the result of a significant investment by Bisley which will enable the Cornish brand to expand its reach within the workplace sector and will pave the way for enhanced product development, with a focus on sustainable soft seating and outdoor furniture. More →

CIFM/interzum guangzhou, the leading trade fair for machinery, materials, and components for the furniture industry returns

CIFM/interzum guangzhou, the leading trade fair for machinery, materials, and components for the furniture industry returns

by • Company news, Furniture

CIFM/interzum guangzhou 2024 aims to create a high-level event focusing on the supply chain, showcasing cutting-edge solutions in the production of machinery, materials, and components for the furniture industry, and making a valuable contribution to the development of industry trends.The largest exhibition platform dedicated to the furniture manufacturing industry will return to the stage revamped and further expanded during the second phase of the 53rd CIFF Guangzhou, from 28 to 31 March 2024, in conjunction with Office Furniture and Commercial Spaces. CIFM/interzum guangzhou 2024 aims to create a high-level event focusing on the supply chain, showcasing cutting-edge solutions in the production of machinery, materials, and components for the furniture industry, and making a valuable contribution to the development of industry trends. More →

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