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Australia’s Inclusion in International Design Collaboration to be discussed at upcoming International forum
The AFA is currently negotiating the with international partners for Australia to be included in an International Design program. The program has been established for a number of years now and Australia is only the third country to be invited to this prestigious...
Did you know that the supply of Australian Hardwoods to Australian Furniture Manufacturers is at risk?
Thanks to those who completed the AFA’s recent survey about use of Timber in the production of Furniture. It appears that not everyone is in the know. Want to have your say and go into the DRAW to win an Australian Furniture Association (AFA) Individual Membership...
Want to Lead Innovative Design Technologies in the Furnishing Industry?
The AFA is seeking expressions of interest from established industry partners for a major Government funded submission for a Materials and Manufacturing Design Technology project. Businesses from the required industry sectors include Sustainable materials Ethically...
Aussie Made product still the preference
Great news for Australian made products - which includes our very own fabulous furniture - Roy Morgan Research findings revealed that Australian-made products are still tops for Aussie consumers—89% of whom say they’re more likely to buy a product if it’s made here....
The Australian Furniture Association seeks Industry Partners for Major Project
The AFA seeks expressions of interest from established industry partners for a major Materials and Manufacturing Technology project. Businesses from the required industry sectors include Sustainable materials Ethically harvested timbers Recyclable materials New...
AFA Makes Submission on behalf of Industry Members
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...
Australia’s ‘five pillar economy’ – manufacturing
Manufacturing has changed the world and is itself changing, more fundamentally than at any time since the industrial revolution. Does this spell the end of manufacturing in Australia, or a new beginning? Our immediate challenge is that the resources boom has ‘hollowed...
Advantages of buying Fabric furniture
Choosing a sofa can be confusing. With so many materials, designs, shapes, and sizes, it is difficult to narrow down which sofa is right for your needs. Since fabric sofas have many advantages over leather sofas, weigh these considerations, and then purchase the...
Advantages of buying Plastic furniture
Plastic furniture is usually associated with brightly colored kiddie chairs or extra tables that are brought in for a church event. People don't normally think of plastic when they're furnishing their homes, but this mindset is starting to change. Many new stylish and...
Advantages of buying “Upcycled” furniture
Have you noticed a rise in people being interested in upcycling? Have you heard the word more often than usual? It’s a thing! So what is all the fuss about upcycling? And what is it all about? Upcycle Magazine says “Upcycling is taking an item that is no longer needed...