Member News
Congratulations to AFA Member Fabio Biavaschi
Congratulations to AFA Member Fabio Biavaschi who has designed a stool called MUUU, for the Italian brand RIVA 1920, it is is now part of their collection. Fabio entered his MEK_ac01 into last years AFA Awards - click here to view entry
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 –...
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...
AFA Members, Porta’s un-sung hero DOWEL.
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 a decorative...
What is Neolith?
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...
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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...
IMPORTERS BEWARE – YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GOODS YOU IMPORT
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...
AFA CEO to Chair Government Appointed Industry Reference Committee
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....
What’s the Number One thing you can do really quickly that will help keep you, your family or your business safe?
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...
CEO News November 2017
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...
Host of The Block showcases the importance of Australian Apprenticeships in the Furnishing and Design Industries.
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...