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Trade Organisations in the Lighting and Furnishings Industry

As a leading supplier of hotel lighting and occasional furniture to the international hospitality marketplace, Chelsom values its partnerships with trade associations.

The British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA)

The British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA) is the business association for the British contract furnishing industry. All members are leading designers, manufacturers and suppliers of furnishing services to the office, hospitality, education and healthcare industry. The aim of the BCFA is to encourage and maintain levels of excellence in design, innovation, product quality and in particular in customer service. Robert Chelsom is on the BCFA board of Directors.

The Furniture Industry Research Association

The Furniture Industry Research Association was first established 60 years ago by the furniture industry for the industry.  FIRA International continues to provide a wide range of expert services that are dedicated to the global furniture supply chain, as well as safeguarding the industry through managing the Association's membership activity. All Chelsom furniture is submitted to FIRA for testing and approval prior to launch, and all safety glass tops are certified to FIRA standard. 

Lighting Association

With around 200 members and 70 years experience,the Lighting Association represents leading manufacturers and suppliers of luminaires, light sources and components. It is the largest single lighting trade organisation in Europe, and one of the most progressive. Chelsom Ltd is a Lighting Association accredited manufacturer and Graham Martin, Chelsom's technical manager is a Lighting Association Approved factory inspector, which gives him the authority to inspect manufacturing plants in the UK and overseas.