Industry News
Silentinght Explores Commercial Sustainability
In the past 12 months, increased awareness of global environmental crises has nudged sustainability from a niche concern to a mainstream opportunity. Silentnight Group explores the response to sustainability, eco-friendly designs, and what the future has in store for sustainability in the Hospitality sector. [Find Silentnight Group on the BCFA Product Finder] In response, we… Read More >
Sustainable Sleep by Hypnos
With over a century of experience in creating bespoke handmade beds for homes and some of the world’s leading hotel brands, Hypnos has continuously evolved to keep up with the latest technology and consumer demands. Now, as it looks to expand its decade-long commitment to protecting the environment, the British bedmaker continues to focus on… Read More >
Q&A: SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS – EGGER
Following on from our previous Sustainability Q&A articles, Design Insider is thrilled to welcome Sarah Dunn, Environmental and Energy Manager at EGGER UK. We found out about EGGER’s sustainability journey, the beginning of it all and the future of sustainability at EGGER. Could you begin by introducing our readers to Egger? EGGER is a leading… Read More >
Chelsom Goes Green
An environmental consultancy programme funded by the European Regional Development Funding and managed by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is helping Chelsom to reduce carbon emissions in a bid to make their headquarters more environmentally friendly. Chelsom is a third-generation family business with over 70years experience designing and manufacturing high quality decorative lighting for… Read More >
KI supports sustainability objectives with new EPDs
KI’s furniture helps the world’s leading organisations create happy, healthy, high performing working and learning environments for their people. Bringing together good design, advanced engineering and sustainable resources, KI’s products are durable, flexible and offer excellent value. KI Europe has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its portfolio of UK-manufactured products to help customers meet… Read More >
Explore The EGGER World
EGGER is Europe’s leading manufacturer of laminate, decorative panels and edging. It is constantly investing in new, innovative products and services to benefit and inspire its customers and is renowned for creating trend oriented collections. EGGER have designed a new way to help clients specify the right products for their projects. See how EGGER’s extensive… Read More >
Milliken & Company Publishes Second Annual Corporate Sustainability Report
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company highlights its journey towards a more sustainable world in the company’s second annual corporate sustainability report. The report, which is compiled by Milliken & Company includes progress across its global flooring, textile, specialty chemical and healthcare divisions, gives insight into Milliken’s environmental and social commitments by 2025. “Milliken is… Read More >
GROHE RIBA-approved CPD seminar
GROHE, global supplier of complete bathroom solutions and first leading European sanitaryware brand to launch 3D-printed taps, is now able to share its expertise on the innovations behind 3D printing manufacturing and its potential to transform the bathroom design landscape, with the architect and design community via its newly RIBA-approved CPD seminar. 3D Printing for… Read More >
Support for the Design Economy
A recent industry study commissioned by the Creative Industries Federation (CIF) predicts the creative industry faces a potential loss of £74 billion in turnover by the end of 2020, which could cost over 400,000 jobs and result in a 25% reduction in the creative sector’s Gross Value Added (GVA). This study includes all sectors of… Read More >
Follow-up: THE FUTURE OF BOUTIQUE HOTELS
With the hospitality sector able to reopen, we thought now was a good time to catch up with a few of the BCFA members interviewed for the boutique hotel report at the beginning of the year. How the world has changed… When asked what business outlook looked like, we received a chorus of “it’s impossible… Read More >
BCFA Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial Product Directory
This guide is intended to provide a one-stop source of contract products and materials that can be used to reduce the risk of infection from viruses and other infectious diseases in the workplace, hotels, care homes, restaurants, bars and other communal spaces. BCFA members were already leaders in using and producing these types of products… Read More >
Stylish Matt Black Finish by Hansgrohe
Hansgrohe is one of the world’s largest and most respected bathroom suppliers and manufacturers. Featuring beautifully designed taps and showers of the highest quality, benefiting from the finest in German engineering, you can be sure of adding style and quality to your bathroom with these stunning fixtures and fittings from Hansgrohe. [Find Hansgrohe on the… Read More >
On board with Chelsom
As well look into the the cruise sector this month we have taken the opportunity to speak with BCFA member Chelsom about their work in the Marine sector and two of their recent projects. Marine Expertise Sailing the world’s oceans on one of today’s state of the art cruise ships is just as luxurious and… Read More >