Industry Associations
The importance of Industry Associations and the support they provide to their members cannot be overstated. The furniture industry in Australia covers a vast range of businesses involved in furniture design, furniture making, shopfitting, cabinet making and transport and logistics, to name just a few. Furthermore, the base of raw materials used within the industry is huge, including, of course, fine timbers, a variety of metals and plastics, fabric, foam and an array of coatings like stain, lacquer and paint.
There are many associations out there, representing all areas of this industry, keeping their members informed of new products, market place influences and developments in technology as well as providing a place for forums, feedback and communication. They are also the key organisers when it comes to exhibitions and expos, showcasing all facets of the industry to business and consumers worldwide.
Industry Associations keep the wheels turning, so to speak, and provide a valuable service to thousands of small and large businesses around the country.
To include your Association on this page, please contact ifurn.com.au directly on (08) 8327 0100 or by email at info@ifurn.com.au, and we will be happy to discuss your requirements with you.
About us
The Commercial Furniture Industry Association of Australia Ltd (C.F.I.A.A.) is a nonprofit national industry association representing manufacturers, suppliers and dealers of commercial, office and institution furniture.
The association membership companies represent over 80% of the value of Australian commercial furniture shipments. The commercial sector makes up over 50% of all furniture sales (domestic and commercial) in Australia and its growth is forecast to continue. The C.F.I.A.A. comprises representation from all sectors of the industry in all States and Territories of Australia.
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The current objectives of the C.F.I.A.A. are to provide networking/information functions and activities, input into and the marketing of product standards, the development of an industry event to showcase product design and facilitate industry/business development activities. The C.F.I.A.A. continues to provide a forum for collaboration and cooperation for the promotion of the commercial furniture industry and is recognised by the Federal and State governments
About us
Aims of the Woodworkers Association of N.S.W., incorporated:
* To provide a forum for networking and to encourage camaraderie amongst all those who work in wood.
* To promote public awareness and appreciation of fine woodwork.
* To encourage creativity, design and development of skills and application by all woodworkers.
* To represent professional woodworkers and promote sustainability of fine woodwork as a career.
* To promote awareness of environmental issues including encouraging the judicious use of our precious native timber resources and use of sustainable harvested, recycled and reclaimed timbers.
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For those woodworkers in N.S.W. who are building and designing highly crafted fine furniture this is an ideal association to be a member of. You will be rubbing shoulders with a very elite group of craftsmen and women at the top of their field. The Woodworkers Association of N.S.W. hold exhibitions, workshops, visits, events and activities to showcase their members work.
About us
The Victorian Woodworkers' Association aim to make connections between woodworkers in Australia and the rest of the world, helping to expand the information available on all aspects of the craft, and to make available information about Australian woodwork and woodworkers to a wider audience.
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There are some beautiful pieces of furniture on display, suitable for exhibition. There is some good information on the timber strength and quality of 10 Victorian timber species. Occupational health and safety issues relating to working with wood are raised.
About us
The Tasmanian Timber Promotion Board is a body corporate that was established by an Act of the Tasmanian Government in 1970. The aim of the Board, as set out in the Act, is to promote the use of wood, in Tasmania and elsewhere. It is charged particularly with promoting timber produced in Tasmania.
To discharge this aim, the Board:
a) researches into the use of wood and its derivatives: sawn timber and timber products;
b) markets timber and timber products; and
c)disseminates information on using timber and timber products.
The Board is funded by a Government imposed levy, collected from the sale of all crown saw logs.Membership of this site is at the discretion of the Tasmanian Timber Promotion Board. It is normally open to Board contributors and organisations that sell Tasmanian timber or products predominantly made from Tasmanian timber. For more information on joining the site, please email info@tastimber.tas.gov.au.
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Tasmania, with its unique geography and environment, has some of the finest cool temperate hardwood forests in the world and an expanding hardwood and softwood plantation estate. Using only the soil, sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide from the air, these forests produce some of the strongest and most beautiful timbers in the world.
Tasmania's forest products are natural and unique. The Tasmanian Timber Promotion Board established and maintains the Tasmanian Timber Internet site to:
• Support those who use Tasmania's strong and beautiful timbers.
• Showcase the companies and groups that produce and sell it.
This site can be used to source Tasmanian Timbers. It contains great information on local timber species, applications for use and the main timber suppliers.
About Us
The E.W.P.A.A. remains an industry driven organisation, voluntarily funded by Plywood & LVL manufacturers in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea and supported by affiliate members who are suppliers of goods and services to the industry.
The range of products manufactured and merchandised by Association members include the traditional interior, exterior and marine plywood products, and a wide range of modern engineered wood products encompassing structural ply woods used for form work, residential and commercial flooring, wind and earthquake bracing, and feature cladding as well as Laminated Veneer Lumber and beam products used in both commercial and residential structures.
A strategic plan has been developed by E.W.P.A.A. members, with the objective of satisfying the mission statement. The market development program coordinated by the E.W.P.A.A. on behalf of its members, comprises the following key elements:
• Quality Control and Product Certification
• Education and Training
• Standards and Codes
• Technical Promotion
• Research and Development
• Market Maintenance
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You will find the biggest suppliers and manufacturers of plywood (engineered products) in Australia on this website. There is a lot of great technical information explaining the structural make up, and varied applications of use. Most of the information is suited to the building and construction industry, but still handy to know if you are a shop fitter or work with plywood.
About Us
The intention of this Association is to demonstrate the following values when dealing with our clients, sponsors and members:
* Total commitment to members & sponsors
* Value for Money
* Quality Service
* Professional development through training
* Professional standards and presentation
* Team work – approach
* Knowledge exchange
* Supportive
* Accountability and Integrity
* Responsible industry members
* Due diligence and transparency
* Environmentally Aware
* Community Awareness
* Empathy and Respect
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At present there are more than 150 Furniture Removal and associated companies that are members of A.F.R.A.. These range in size from small, one truck owner operated companies to large multi-national companies with many branches both in Australia and overseas. The A.F.R.A. members cover virtually every region of Australia.
A.F.R.A. accredits only those removalists that have the necessary equipment, vehicles, premises and staff training needed to complete a professional move. All A.F.R.A. members carry Public Liability Insurance and are authorised to provide Transit Insurance for all goods and effects being moved.
Please visit our website where there is plenty of information on finding a removalist in your area.
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