Furniture Industry Research Association

Dr Peter BeeleTechnical Development Manager

FIRA International Ltd

Our vision

“The Furniture Industry Research Association will provide technical support to the industry to ensure it

has the reassurance that its products and processes are safe, legal and fit for purpose.

In addition, the Association will educate specifiers, retailers and consumers to properly understand

what ‘good’ looks like and encourage them to ask for it, thus driving demand for members’ products”

Established over 65 years ago

UK’s largest furniture association

Only organisation that provides support to the whole furniture supply chain, across all sectors.

World leaders in research and innovation for the furniture industry

Supporting the industry

Market Sectors Supply Chain

Office and contract Component suppliers

Domestic UK manufacturers

Beds and mattresses Overseas manufacturers

Educational Importers

Healthcare Retailers

Kitchen Specifiers

Educational institutions

Our members

Currently over 400 members – view them on our Suppliers’ Directory

WHY COMPANIES JOIN

Knowledge

Knowledge Ensure products are safe, legal and fit for purpose by keeping up to date with changes to standards and regulations.

Access the latest industry statistics, giving you the advantage over your competitors and benefit from the results of key industry research and initiatives.

Influence

Influence

Be part of something bigger and communicate your views through us to ensure that your voice is heard within government, standards committees and other forums that affect the industry.

Sales

Sales

Our market intelligence reports are designed to assist your business objectives and maximise your sales opportunities.

Enhance your online presence with links from our website and use our logo to show you are committed to the good of the industry.

Networking

Networking

We are the only furniture association which supports the entire furniture supply chain providing unique networking opportunities to share ideas, experiences and find solutions.

House of Lords 2014

Expertise

Expertise

Established over 65 years’ ago, we are the UK’s largest furniture association with extensive knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the industry, specialising in standards, regulations and market trends.

RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Business information

Annual Industry Statistical Digest

Competitiveness Studies

Research and guides

• Research and publications to benefit the entire industry

•Raising standards - informing Government, consumers, retailers and specifiers

• Identifying new technologies and future trends

• The first standard for Bariatric seating

•Current and future FR technologies

• Assessing the industry’s training needs

•Fire retardants and end of life implications

•A guide to the CE marking of furniture

•Furniture Design Toolkit – domestic and healthcare furniture

Current projects

Membership Benefits

•Technical support

•Industry information

•Discounts on key commercial services, such as training

•Promotion of your products on our online Suppliers’ Directory

•Voucher credits to spend on FIRA International’s services

•Full access to website – and links from it to your website

•Sales and marketing support

How to join

Choose the type of membership that matches your business: •Full Membership•Associate Membership•International Membership Subscriptions for UK furniture manufacturers are based on turnover of furniture sales in the previous year.

Furniture suppliers, traders and retailers pay a flat rate for their subscriptions.

Be at the forefront of your industry - become

a member

www.fira.co.uk/membership

FIRA International Ltd

Dr Peter BeeleTechnical Development Manager

FIRA International Ltd

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FIRA International Ltd

Using expertise to deliver exceptional customer assurance

FIRA International Ltd• The exclusive service provider to the Association

• Provides high-quality commercial services:

Testing and Certification Technical Support FIRA Service Technicians – furniture aftercare Training Equipment

Any questions?