Member News
MIFF and EFE
The Malaysian International Furniture Fair and Export Furniture Expo will be attended by AFA CEO Patrizia Torelli who will be leading an Australian delegation to present on the Australian furnishing industry landscape. Patrizia will be joined by Swinburne University’...
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...
Australian Consumer Law To Influence Importers and Educators by Simona Jobbagy, Head of Department, Design, Media and ICT, Swinburne University
The increased number of domestic and commercial furniture imports in the past few years has been a game changer for Australian furniture manufacturers and designers. With loose furniture being imported cheaply from China, local manufacturers and furniture designers...
AFA in Victorian Government Manufacturing, Engineering and Automotive Industry Advisory Group
AFA CEO Patrizia Torelli has been appointed to the Manufacturing, Engineering and Automotive Industry Advisory Group (MEAIAG), established by the first Victorian Skills Commissioner (VSC), Mr Neil Coulson. The establishment of this independent role signals a new...
Fake Money
In the last 24 hours, the National Retail Association has received reports from AFA Members across Australia of sightings of counterfeit $50 and $100 notes in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. We urge all retailers to inform staff, read the tips included (READ...
5 Tips for Small Business Owners
If you are starting out in the furniture business or been in business for a while, one of the most important things you can do as a business owner is to pay attention to money management. If you want your business success to turn into personal financial success, you...
Special Offer from AFA Member Porta
For a limited time Porta’s OMG's are available direct from Porta at 50% discount off list price. Call Porta on 1300 650 787 to place an order. Porta is the number one...
AFA Member Workspace Commercial Furniture Job Opportunity
APPRENTICESHIP (WOOD MACHINING) Workspace Commercial Furniture manufactures and sells an extensive, quality range of systems and office furniture. They are seeking a Junior employee aged 17-19 for a 4-year apprenticeship in Wood Machining. Completion of year 10...
AFA Member Molmic Job Opportunity
Department Production Position QUALIFIED FURNITURE UPHOLSTER FULL TIME & PART TIME Prepared by Kate Anderson Approved by Anthony Paterra Date 20 April 2016 Hours To be discussed at interview Salary Based on experience Molmic Furniture, are a leading manufacturer...
Review of Mandatory BUNK BED Standards
Manufacturers, Importers, Agents and Retailers were in attendance at the recent AFA Seminar on the Review of the Mandatory Standards for Bunk Beds and how they will be affected by these changes. The Australian Furniture Association hosted this exclusive AFA Member...
Managing Your Credit
Acme Furniture Assemblers (Acme) had a lucrative contract with a manufacturer of premium flat-packed furniture, Larceny Pty Ltd (Larceny). Acme was contracted to install shop displays for Larceny in the showrooms of national furniture retailers, and complete...
AFA Member exhibited to rave reviews in Milan
AFA Member Fabio Biavaschi exhibited and launched his MEK COLLECTION, which includes a chair, stool/side table and the new bookcase during Milan Design Week 2016 at iSaloni Fiera Milano Rho PAD 18 - stand C02-C06 last April and the AFA looks forward to seeing this...