Industry News
Inside Out Contracts have just launched their new website
fresh look and feel. As a leading UK supplier and manufacturer of contract furniture, the new modern website follows the company’s continued focus for design led and industry leading services. From 5,000+ listed products to an extensive portfolio, the new website also acts as an online design catalogue to guide and inspire furniture selection. An… Read More >
HenRay Awarded Design Guild Mark
Ocee Design’s Henry Gurney has been awarded the Design Guild Mark for his HenRay range. The Design Guild Mark is awarded for excellence in design, materials, manufacture and function and recognises the highest standards in the design of furniture. The HenRay range has grown and developed from the original 15 piece range that Henry first… Read More >
GROHE a finalist in the SBID International Design Awards 2015
GROHE is delighted to announce that its new Cube range has been shortlisted in the Residential Product category of this year’s SBID International Design Awards. The GROHE Cube has been selected as one of the qualifying projects by a technical panel of judges in the first stage of the process. The SBID International Design Awards… Read More >
Milliken Expands Global Reach with acquisition Ontera Modular Carpets
On 2nd September 2015 Milliken announced that Ontera Modular Carpets Pty., Ltd has joined the Milliken family of companies. Based in Australia, Ontera is a leader in the design and manufacture of commercial modular carpet, providing Milliken branded products as part of its offering. This acquisition is the latest initiative in Milliken’s focus on global… Read More >
Johnson Tiles team up with designers for V&A installation
International designers Laetitia de Allegri and Matteo Fogale are joining forces with leading British tile manufacturer Johnson Tiles to produce an immersive installation for the London Design Festival which will be positioned on the bridge over the Medieval and Renaissance galleries at the V&A. Taken from the French term that means ‘placed in the abyss’,… Read More >
Tektura Wallcoverings Exhibiting at Decorex International 2015
London, 18th August 2015 — After an eight year break, Tektura Wallcoverings will once again be exhibiting at Decorex. Launching over 19 new designs for the hotel and high-end residential interiors market, this season’s introductions include many fabric-backed vinyl wallcoverings. Here’s a glimpse at what’s on offer: Quartz Block combines swirls of colour and shimmering metallic… Read More >
EGGER’s sustainability credentials make them the perfect partner for the ARGE German Pavilion @ Expo Milano 2015
Leading European wood-based panel manufacturer, EGGER, is showcasing its products on the world stage as the official partner of the German Pavilion at this year’s Milan Expo. The Expo Milano 2015 takes place from 1 May to 31 October. Its theme is “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” and 20 million visitors are expected to… Read More >
BCFA appoints Jeremy Stein as new Managing Director
The British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA) are delighted to announce the appointment of Jeremy Stein as its new Managing Director. With over 20 years’ experience in marketing and commercial leadership in the membership and publishing sectors, Jeremy most recently held the position of Director of Services and Development at DACS (Design & Artists Copyright Society),… Read More >
BCFA Award Given to Jacob Underwood from Bucks New Uni for His Fiero Stacking Chairs
Last week saw the start of part two of New Designers 2015 and the first award of the day was The BCFA Award. It’s winner was Jacob Underwood of Bucks New Uni for His Fiero Stacking Chairs. The prize includes: A four week placement at Nova Interiors Accommodation for the duration of the placement £100… Read More >
BCFA Student Clinics at New Designers 2015
As part of their ongoing ‘Beyond Education’ campaign, the British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA) will run advisory clinics for students with industry-leading designers and manufacturers at New Designers. It will also present the BCFA New Designers Award; offering one student a placement with BCFA member Nova Interiors. Supported by The Furniture Makers’ Company and the… Read More >
Ocee Design celebrates 25 years with the best of British in its New London Showroom
It is 25 years since Ocee Design was formed and what better way to celebrate than by opening a brand new showroom at 20 Old Street Clerkenwell, London. Opened on 19th May to coincide with this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, the showroom premieres with four significant new ranges by British designers. Noah, a new beautifully… Read More >
BCFA and its Members at CDW
Clerkenwell Design Week is nearly upon us again, (19th – 21st May) this festival of design has always been popular within the industry as well as our members. This year the BCFA shall be exhibiting in the Design Factory on the first floor, come find us at stand DF1P We don’t want to give too much… Read More >
Ocee Design invites you to its new London Showroom
It is 25 years since British furniture manufacturer Ocee Design was formed and what better way to celebrate than by opening a brand new showroom at 20 Old Street Clerkenwell, London. The 19th May opening is timed to coincide with this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week (19th– 21st May), and Ocee would like to invite you… Read More >