British Furniture Association has been voted Interiors Monthly Awards Best Trade Association and Best Business Support (Furniture): a second year with a double win for the association.
‘Readers of such a well-respected title as Interiors Monthly have industry insight and knowledge informing how they vote: which is why these two awards are a highly valued recognition of the hard work undertaken by the team at BFA and we’re grateful to every person who took time to cast their vote,’ says Phil Spademan, BFA md.
BFA hosts a range of in-person meetings and digital sessions, giving members access to information and advice on key topics such as fire regulations,
export, sustainability initiatives, new technology solutions and apprenticeships. The association also surveys its members on a number of subjects as part of its Trends reports and analysis, which helps identify long-term patterns in sales, labour costs and material prices, and sets a data-driven baseline for industry forecasting.
‘Providing useful and relevant business support is a key function of a trade body, so this very clear recognition of the work we’ve been doing in this area in the past 12 months is extremely pleasing.
‘Our special interest groups are a great way for members to discuss major themes around HR and ESG and we regularly expand the package of discounts and offers available,’ says Spademan.
‘Being awarded Best Business Support demonstrates that not only is our commitment to providing a comprehensive suite of support for members being
recognised; the service we offer is valued by our membership. Our commitment to British furniture is unwavering and the move to re-brand encapsulated our aim to supporting the industry throughout the supply chain, from design and manufacture to suppliers and furniture retail.
‘Our Furniture Component Expo 2025 built on the success of the inaugural event, and we continued to celebrate excellence through our own Future of Furniture Awards, as well as lobbying government on behalf of our members.
‘The Best Trade Association award reflects the ongoing work we are doing to amplify the voice of the industry among key decision-makers across
membership, regional and national levels.’
FCE 2026 returns to Telford International Centre on 11-12 March: a one-stop-shop for manufacturers and suppliers in the furniture industry to connect.
