The AFA has been invited Hong Kong Trade Development Council to attend the Hong Kong Houseware Fair along with a delegation of 418 Australian companies. The lead sourcing organisation for Hong Kong, HKTDC promotes the Hong Kong Houseware Fair which will run from 20 –...
International Furnishing Industry leaders witnessed the recent signing of the MOU between the Malaysian Furniture Council, the official representative body of Malaysian furniture industry, and the Australian Furniture Association, representing the national interests...
WOW! will be your first reaction when you see what FMD architects (and builder/carpenter) have created with AFA Members, Porta’s un-sung hero DOWEL. “The timber dowel has become an unlikely design hero in this Melbourne home renovation, being used as both...
Former AFA Member Moss Furniture is one of few Australian retailers using Neolith in furniture.Neolith is a surface material developed for a range building and decorating applications. Natural yet non-porous, lightweight yet hard-wearing. It’s easy to see why Neolith...
We have just launched our new online membership application form so that we can help you, especially when your issue becomes a crisis and then it’s too late for us to help. Don’t become another statistic. Join online...
Monday April 24, 2017. Australian Furniture Association (AFA) CEO Ms Patrizia Torelli, Connect Malaysia Principal Mr Joe Perri and Cultural Synergies Founder Dr Tom Verghese have announced an alliance to assist AFA members to capitalise on the recent MOU signing with...
Are you aware that your business is responsible for any furnishing product that you import, manufacture, sell, supply or distribute? This means that you can be held liable for any defect or other condition that renders the product unsafe and results in injury, death...
I am excited to lead a delegation of Industry Leaders, Designers, Educators and Buyers to Malaysia for the EFE and MIFF 2017 events. Whilst my role will be to present on the importance of complying with Australian standards, testing, certification and legislation, the...
Patrizia Torelli, CEO of the Australian Furniture Association, has recently been appointed as Chair of the Furnishing Industry Reference Committee. The new model, for developing and maintaining training packages, places industry at the centre of the process....
You can register for product safety recall alerts If you sell products – it pays to be aware of how products fare in your market sector. If a product similar to one that you sell gets recalled it can impact your business. It is illegal to sell recalled products. Most...
The Malaysian International Furniture Fair and Export Furniture Expo will be attended by AFA CEO Patrizia Torelli who will be leading an Australian delegation to present on the Australian furnishing industry landscape. Patrizia will be joined by Swinburne University’...
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ consultation Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) on reforming Australia’s Illegal Logging regulations. The AFA supports the...
The Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, The Hon. Karen Andrews MP has teamed up with Scott Cam, the host of The Block, to showcase the significance of an Australian Apprenticeships. Scott Cam, who is a qualified Carpenter by trade, offers his spare...
The increased number of domestic and commercial furniture imports in the past few years has been a game changer for Australian furniture manufacturers and designers. With loose furniture being imported cheaply from China, local manufacturers and furniture designers...
AFA CEO Patrizia Torelli has been appointed to the Manufacturing, Engineering and Automotive Industry Advisory Group (MEAIAG), established by the first Victorian Skills Commissioner (VSC), Mr Neil Coulson. The establishment of this independent role signals a new...
In the last 24 hours, the National Retail Association has received reports from AFA Members across Australia of sightings of counterfeit $50 and $100 notes in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. We urge all retailers to inform staff, read the tips included (READ...
If you are starting out in the furniture business or been in business for a while, one of the most important things you can do as a business owner is to pay attention to money management. If you want your business success to turn into personal financial success, you...
APPRENTICESHIP (WOOD MACHINING) Workspace Commercial Furniture manufactures and sells an extensive, quality range of systems and office furniture. They are seeking a Junior employee aged 17-19 for a 4-year apprenticeship in Wood Machining. Completion of year 10...
Department Production Position QUALIFIED FURNITURE UPHOLSTER FULL TIME & PART TIME Prepared by Kate Anderson Approved by Anthony Paterra Date 20 April 2016 Hours To be discussed at interview Salary Based on experience Molmic Furniture, are a leading manufacturer...
Manufacturers, Importers, Agents and Retailers were in attendance at the recent AFA Seminar on the Review of the Mandatory Standards for Bunk Beds and how they will be affected by these changes. The Australian Furniture Association hosted this exclusive AFA Member...
For a limited time Porta’s OMG’s are available direct from Porta at 50% discount off list price. Call Porta on 1300 650 787 to place an order. Porta is the...
