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Wood Fibre bag may replace plastic bags
Finland-based entrepreneurs have come up with a wood-based bag in response to the continued environmental impact from plastic bags. Paptic has looked to combine the best aspects of plastic and paper in creating the new product. The wood-based bags have plastic-like...
Forestry Standard LTD is promoting a nationwide photo
Forestry Standard LTD is promoting a nationwide photo contest aimed at further raising awareness of the importance of sustainable forest management and certification. AFS CEO Simon Dorries said the contest theme – ‘experience forests, experience PEFC’ – would enable...
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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 the Malaysian Furniture Council (MFC).
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...
International Green Interior Awards
Our Partners at Australian Living are calling for nominations from Australian Furniture Association Members that celebrate green interior products! FOR FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS AND PRODUCT DESIGNERS - Enter innovative interior products that respect the health of end...
AFA in Hong Kong for the Next Round of International Events
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 –...
Salone del Mobile – Milan at the centre of the furniture and furnishing creative world
“A stand-alone moment at which culture and industry become an international benchmark - from the creative genius displayed by the architects and designers and from the huge numbers of visitors who flocked to Milan to check out the latest innovations at the Salone...
AFA Signs MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING with Malaysia
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...
Understanding Malaysian Culture for SMEs: A Workshop by Dr Tom Verghese
Malaysia is one of Australia’s top ten trading partners and the prospects for business have provided a beacon for SMEs to expand their operations into Malaysia. However, many ventures have been cut short by cross-cultural blunders in matters such as language,...
International Award Winning Design by new Brisbane-based interior design firm DESIGN & CO
We are proud to announce that DESIGN & CO along with A' International Design Award and Competition that the interior design Inspiration Runway by Grainne Devlin at the AFA Trade show - Furnitex 2016 - is a winner of the renowned Bronze A' Design Award at...