Industry News
Johnson Tiles to unveil spectacular 3D wall of evolving colour at Clerkenwell Design Week 2015
Johnson Tiles will once again transform the entrance to the Design Factory area at Clerkenwell Design Week 2015 – creating a spectacular 3D wall of colour to greet visitors. The spectacular installation, entitled ‘Verve’, has been commissioned specially for the festival as part of the CDW Presents series. It will feature thousands of individually placed tiles… Read More >
Mixology Awards 2015
There is only one more month to go until the Mixology15 entry deadline – 24th April 2015! Mixology15 is to take place on THURSDAY 25th JUNE at Old Billingsgate London and marks our 10th anniversary of the Summer Ball & Awards and we would love for you to join the celebrations. It is totally free… Read More >
Roman Stars of New Show
Roman, International market leading shower designer and manufacturer, have supplied the brand new TV series, Bad Builders: Bang to Rights with one of their wetroom solutions. Bad Builders: Bang to Rights is a brand new three part programme that strives to help people whose lives have been turned upside down by unreliable contractors, who subsequently… Read More >
UK’s young design and architecture talent sought as jumpthegap deadline approaches
With the deadline for entries to the sixth edition of design contest jumpthegap now just a few weeks away, Roca is urging young designers and architects in the UK to show off their talent and apply before the 25th February cut-off point. Providing a platform for new generations of designers to demonstrate their talent and… Read More >
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 >