fira technical services feb 2015
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FIRA Technical Services
Sherree FeliceFurniture Technologist
Our Experts
Dr. Peter Beele Tristine Hargreaves
Technical Development Manager Standards & Regulatory Manager
Dr. Asli Tamer Vestlund James Bell
Research & Consultancy Manager Environmental Consultant
Bruce Lovell Sue Calver
Engineering Consultant Project Manager
Levent Çaglar Sherree Felice
Senior Ergonomist Furniture Technologist
How can we help you?
• Membership Projects- Flammability and FR chemicals
• Research Projects• Product Requirements
– Expert Witness Work• Sustainability Services• Business Process Improvement• National Furniture Specifications• Supply Chain Processes and Retail Advice
Membership Projects
Current:• FR Chemicals – alternatives to Deca-BDE• FR Chemicals & End of Life (POPS)• Flammability chain of Custody
Ongoing:• National and European Standards development
• Involvement in public consultations
• Forums to discuss technical issues for FRQG / FIRA / BFM members
Research
• Membership Projects• EU and Nationally Funded Research
Safe Seats of Learning
Benchmarking Carbon Footprints of Furniture Products
Annual Statistics Digest
Competitiveness of the UK Furniture Manufacturing
Industry
Flammability
• Domestic Furniture - UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations
• Contract Furniture more complex
• Pending amendments to regulations
- Flammability Guides- Flammability Testing- Flammability Training
Expert Witness
Expert witness skills and invaluable court experience:
• An excellent background in standards
• The ability to gather evidence with facilities for testing and investigation
• First class reporting with unrivalled knowledge of the subject and experience in court
Board Materials and
MoistureEnvironment Ergonomics
Fabric and Upholstery
Finishes and Surfacing Materials
Timber Defects and
Quality Issues
ManufacturingFurniture Fitting &
Installation
Fitness for Purpose
Fire Safety of Upholstered
Products
Product Safety
Health and Safety
Finishing Processes
Glass in Furniture
Structural Stability
Retail Advice• Expertise and advice regarding product development
throughout critical path and launch• Packaging requirements and import advice• Technical training of furniture components;
e.g. Leathers, woods, mattress fillings, fabrics.• ‘Managing Customer Expectations’ advice and care
information• Guidance regarding company delivery standards and
expectations• Due Diligence measures and guidance (GPSR)• Supplier and product review methods
Specifications - Current Problems
Tenders that specify misleading or inappropriate standards
and requirements cause problems.
• Loss of time • Higher costs• Wasted effort • Inferior quality• Non-conformance• Liability/Legal Challenge
Both for tendering authorities and suppliers, resulting in:
Specifications – Solution!
Specifiers’ need:
• Access to clear and concise advice for tender creation• Access to accurate information on current requirements• Access to the correct and current furniture standards
• A Guide for non-domestic and contract furniture
Target Audience
• Purchasers for Public Sector Organisations (Central and Local Government, Education and Health)
• Interior designers and architects
• Specifiers for hospitality, hotels, offices
• Procurement Professionals in the Private Sector
• Construction and Fit-Out Companies and Main Contractors
• Facilities Managers
• Manufacturers and Suppliers
National Furniture Specifications
www.nfs.uk.com
The site has 2 main elements:
• A guide to Specifying and Tendering for Contract Furniture
• A tool to Create a Technical Specification
Any questions?