Buying/Trading Associations

To get listed call 01462 488270

Associated Independent Stores

Associated Independent Stores, or AIS, is the largest independent, non-food buying group of its kind in the UK with a combined membership turnover of around £1.8 billion. The group has a membership of 270 independent department store and specialist retailers operating 611 outlets across the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.

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Tel: (+44) 121 711 2200 
Internet: www.aistores.co.uk

Furniture Industry Research Association - FIRA

FIRA is the internationally recognised Research Association for the furniture industry. Established 60 years ago by the industry for the industry, it aims to raise standards through testing, research and innovation for the whole supply chain.

Its position in the industry is unique, with FIRA members from around the world enjoying a wide range of benefits. FIRA aims to support its members’ businesses, add value to their products and services and help improve their bottom line performance by providing a wide range of services.

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Tel: 01438 777700

Internet: www.fira.co.uk

Furnishing Industry Trust

The Furnishing Industry Trust is the only dedicated charity in the UK furniture and furnishings sector. It was founded in 1903 and helps people who work or have worked within the furnishing, carpet and allied industries who are experiencing financial hardship. It can also help with the costs of a holiday or respite break. The charity relies on the support of companies and individuals. There is a full calendar of annual sporting events plus a wide range of other ways to support the association - from recycling initiatives to payroll giving schemes.

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Tel: 020 7256 5954
Internet: www.fi-trust.co.uk

Singapore Mozaic

The Singapore Mozaic brand brings together a collection of successful Singapore furniture companies that offers a diverse portfolio of consumer, business and specially crafted products.

Hand picking the finest of Singapore furniture companies that encapsulate the winning characteristics - Agile, Vibrant, Discerning, Forward-looking and Transparent - Singapore Mozaic is committed to management, design, manufacturing and service excellence.

Singapore Mozaic is an industry programme by the Singapore Furniture Industries Council and supported by International Enterprise Singapore and SPRING Singapore.

More Information

Visit www.singaporemozaic.com
To read the Furnishing Report's feature on Singapore Mozaic at IMM Cologne 2010, go here

ACID; +44 (0)845 644 3617
Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers; 029 2077 8918
British Contract Furnishing Association; 01494 896790
British Furniture Manufacturers’ Association; 01494 523021
British Furniture Confederation; c/o +44 (0)1438 777 700
British Retail Consortium; 020 7854 8900
British Shops and Stores Association; 01295 712277
Carpet Foundation; 01562 755 568
Carpet 1st; 01204 393 539
Egyptian Furniture Export Council; 002-02-25285036 / 002-02-25285037
Furnishing Industry Trust; 020 7256 5954
Greendale Carpets & Flooring; 01432 852000
Minerva Furnishers Guild; +44(0)1225 444204
National Bed Federation; 0845 055 6406
National Carpet Cleaners Association; 0116 2719550
Proskills; 01235 833844
Sleep Council; 0845 058 4595
SMG; 0118 932 3832
The Tile Association; 020 8663 0946
Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers; 020 7256 5558