Planex
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION We provide premium quality steel storage solutions for activity-based spaces across commercial, education, sports, hospitality and residential markets. Designed and made in Melbourne, our award-winning, customisable range is available in 300+...Koskela
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION We are creators of sustainable Australian-made furniture solutions for communal and collaborative spaces. Koskela products can be found in leading workplaces, universities, schools and private homes around Australia. Our design capability and...Viewa
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Viewa provides unique 3D & augmented reality (AR) software to Furniture & Furnishings manufacturers and retailers which drive customer visualisation, engagement and sales. Our VisualisAR software enables your customers to visualise your...Secure Jobs, Better Pay: New Legislation – Game changer for AFA Members
In December 2022, the Australian Government introduced changes to the Fair Work Act. Rolling out in 2023 the Secure Jobs; Better Pay legislation will transform the way that Australian Furniture Association members manage employment relations, specifically with changes...MEMBERS RESOURCE
This section is a “one-stop-shop” for AFA Members of all of the latest information about AFA Services and access to Government updates, Legal, Financial, Insurance and other professional services. We provide AFA members information on the following: AFA...READY, SET, GROW!
Further to our recent article related to the National Reconstruction Fund and how it could benefit Australian Furniture Association members, the AFA have identified further opportunities to support our members in growing their business in 2023 and beyond....Anlee Industries
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Anlee Industries is an Australian owned family business in operation since 2006 however our experience in metal fabrication spans 20 years. We operate a manufacturing plant in Melbourne and are proud to produce high quality Australian made...Manolo Bossi Design Studio
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Manolo Bossi Design Studio (MBDS) mainly deals with consultancy in the field of industrial design and product engineering. Numerous applied experiences have led the studio to deal with ceramic furnishing objects from the small scale with BOSA, to...Holmesglen Institute Of TAFE
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Study a degree at Holmesglen At Holmesglen, when it comes to higher education, we think differently. We know that employers want people with recognised qualifications and enough experience to be capable and confident employees. That is why our...Intellico Australia Pty Ltd
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Intellico Australia is a niche furniture design company based in Sydney’s upper north shore bushland – with a mission: “To support the creation of independent, modern day niche furniture designs” that leverage...Alltek Industries
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Alltek Industries is proudly an Australian owned metal manufacturing business, specialising in the design and manufacture of components and products for a wide range of industries. 25 years of Manufacturing at our Melbourne factory serves a wide...Absolute Immigration
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Absolute Immigration was founded over 20 years ago and with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland, New Zealand, the experienced team have a wealth of knowledge across many industry sectors. ‘People. Not Paper’ is at the core of Absolute...Zepel Fabrics
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Zepel is a textile brand designed in Australia and Europe that sources the highest quality drapery and upholstery fabrics to suit our diverse, active lifestyles and harsh climate. With over 40 years’ experience, Zepel has developed a unique focus...CertAssure
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION CertAssure is an independent product assessment, certification, testing and consulting organisation focusing on domestic and commercial products. CertAssure is committed to providing the highest levels of assurance to our clients, driving...Australian Furnishing Industry Current State of Play
No one knows the Australian Furnishing Industry better than you, but how can we help make it better? Have your say here…
Energy Action
Energy Action is a Climate Active certified independent energy partner for over 7,000 Australian businesses. We’re here to help our clients along the journey towards their greener future while delivering energy savings today. We’ve partnered with the AFA to help...Australian manufacturers must compete on value rather than cost
Evidence from 3,000 global manufacturers on the source of their competitiveness show that Australian manufacturers must compete on value rather than cost.
Advance Notice of Impending Regulatory Changes – What you need to do now
The AFA was involved in significant research in 2021 which has resulted in the identification of a number of Chemicals used in the manufacture of products which will be phased out in the next few years.
Government must make Australian furniture industry a post COVID nation building priority says AFA
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is adamant that industry and government at all levels need to make supporting the local furniture industry a post COVID nation building priority.
Clean Economy Workforce Development Strategy – Skills Needs Survey
The Victorian Government has committed to decarbonising the economy and achieving net zero emissions by 2050, which will have implications for workforce skill needs.