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The Brand Graveyard: Where Generic Furniture Names Go to Die
The furniture industry thrives on innovation. New designs push the boundaries of ergonomics, materials, and form. But in the marketplace, a chair remains a chair, and a table remains a table. This elemental truth presents a significant branding challenge: how to forge...
Partnership Puts Commercial Interiors in the Carbon Spotlight
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA), in collaboration with the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) and Rebuilt, has launched a groundbreaking partnership to bring Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) into the centre of carbon...
Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations: Key Insights for the Furnishing Industry
Plastic pollution is now recognised as a critical global challenge, with significant implications for the furniture industry, supply chains, and sustainability efforts. For the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship...
Meet Marcus: Your Partner in Operational Excellence
Marcus Downie joined the Australian Furniture Association 12 months ago and thrives on helping AFA Members achieve real improvements in operational excellence. While his 30 years in bus manufacturing might sound worlds away from furniture making, Marcus knows that...
Don’t Pay for Government Grant Information — Protect Your Business from Scams
When searching for government grants to support your business, it’s important to be cautious — especially online. The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) advises that the Australian government never charges for grant information. If you come across services or...
Engineered Timber Products are increasingly being specified – here’s why.
Marcus Downie, AFA Partnerships and Government Relations Engineered timber products are in the limelight and the Australian Furniture Association believe this is for good reason. Timber has a natural advantage in furniture and in buildings as carbon sequestration...
Welcome to New AFA Members!
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is delighted to welcome the following new members to the growing community of furnishing industry leaders, innovators, and advocates: CEMAC Technologies – Specialists in workplace solutions and technology integration, helping...
Supporting Better Choices: GECA Partners with AFA and AFISC to Elevate Sustainability in Furniture
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Furniture Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) are excited to announce a strategic partnership with GECA. As Australia’s only not-for-profit, multi-sector ecolabelling program, GECA provides independent,...
Future-Proofing Furniture Manufacturing—Why Right to Repair Legislation Matters Now
The conversation around ‘Right to Repair’ is gaining real momentum in Australia—and furniture manufacturers can no longer afford to sit it out. Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ recent National Press Club address confirmed that the federal government is preparing to expand...
Who Owns the Design? Protecting Bespoke Furniture from Client Reuse and Copying
By Mark Lazarus, Director, Lazarus Legal, Australian Furniture Association Partner Picture this: a furniture maker develops a sculptural reception desk for a commercial client. The result becomes central to the client’s space and brand. Months later, the same design...