Industry News
Third Wallpaper* Design Award for Axor
Axor Starck V receives the accolade of ‘Best Domestic Design’ Schiltach/London, January 2015. For the third time, Axor has won one of the most coveted international design and lifestyle media awards – the Wallpaper* Design Award 2015. The designer brand of the mixer and shower manufacturer Hansgrohe SE received the award for its washbasin mixer Axor Starck V…. Read More >
Lyndon Design – Demand for bespoke seating solutions soars
The need to stand out from the crowd and to provide that luxury wow factor has created an unprecedented growth in demand for bespoke seating solutions, according to the leading handcrafted upholstery manufacturer, Lyndon Design. “Over recent years, we have witnessed a surge in bespoke handcrafted seating across both small and large scale projects, as… Read More >
A Fine Bake Off
Great British Bake Off heart throb Paul Hollywood(ish) demonstrates the recipe for a great night’s sleep and awards British bedding company ‘Star Baker’ in a unique technical challenge Heads were turning and cameras flashing as ‘Paul Hollywood’ look-a-like arrived to take part in a very special ‘Bake Off’ episode for The Fine Bedding Company. ‘Paul’… Read More >
Harrison Spinks Launch Contract Division
New BCFA Member Harrison Spinks Award-winning Harrison Spinks, one of Great Britain’s most established and innovative bed makers, has launched Harrison Spinks Contracts Division which will use its world-leading spring technology and natural fillings in its new contract range. The Harrison Spinks Contract Collection is designed and manufactured in the heart of Yorkshire, to provide… Read More >
The BCFA Launch New Website
New BCFA Website Now Live! The BCFA are pleased to announce the launch of its new website, which boasts a new and improved ‘Members Search’ where you can search all the BCFA members by market sectors and product sectors in a fun visual way. The Websites design has become more on trend to match the… Read More >BCFA Letter to PM
BCFA Managing Director, Colin Watson, has written to the Prime Minister to express concerns about the recent unexpected news of a potential reduction of vital funding to support and encourage companies to export. BCFA have helped nearly 200 companies enter overseas markets with £560,000 of UKTI Tradeshow Access Programme grant funding over the last two… Read More >
BCFA Annual Luncheon 2014
Another fantastic event The Industry event of the year was held again at the Dorchester in November, popular as ever tickets sold out in record time. Attracting the key players from within our dynamic industry the luncheon is renowned for it’s relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where members and their guests enjoy a sumptuous lunch with… Read More >
A Tribute to Rodney Fitch
Professor Rodney Fitch, who founded design consultancy Fitch and was one of the giants of the UK design scene, has sadly passed away. Born in 1938 and after studying at the Central School of Arts and Crafts his career started in 1963 as a junior designer at Conran Design Group where he quickly rose through… Read More >
HOW GREEN BUSINESS IS GOOD BUSINESS
One of the current preoccupations of the World Green Building Council is to demonstrate how green business is good business, writes the BCFA’s Colin Watson. The way it is presenting this argument is intriguing because as well as extolling the most anticipated benefts of green building design, such as lower energy bills, it is linking green building design with human… Read More >
Design Pop Up @ The Dovecot Studios
More than 300 visitors attend #DesignPopUp during its three-week run Edinburgh, 15th October – #DesignPopUp opened its doors in Edinburgh for the first time and welcomed more than 300 visitors from Scotland’s architect and design community for three weeks of events, CPDs, meetings and private views. The award-nominated event’s versatile format allied with the superior… Read More >
Hypnos at NBF Awards 2014
HYPNOS REIGNS AT THE 2014 NATIONAL BED FEDERATION AWARDS Royal warrant holder, Hypnos Beds, swept the floor at the National Bed Federation annual awards ceremony, by taking home two prestigious awards. After months of consideration by the expert judging panel, Hypnos was named as ‘Bed Manufacturer of the Year’, with Chairman Peter Keen also winning… Read More >
Chelsom – Double Award Win
Chelsom have been crowned Exporter of the Year and Creative Business of the Year at the 2014 Be Inspired Business Awards at a lavish ceremony in the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom where they were the only company to win multiple awards in all categories entered. The Be Inspired Business Awards, the BIBAs, are the North… Read More >
BFC urges to change regulations
BFC URGES INDUSTRY TO RESPOND TO GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION ON CHANGES TO THE FR REGULATIONS The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) is urging furniture manufacturers, retailers and suppliers to the industry to engage with and respond to the government’s consultation on changes to the UK flammability regulations. “We will of course be submitting our own comments on behalf… Read More >