
The AHFA Public Relations and Communications departments can provide timely information to reporters on a broad range of industry issues and trends and can refer reporters to manufacturing executives at small and large companies, as well as to AHFA policy experts in Washington, D.C. For more information, call 336/884-5000, ext. 1016 or 1006. Writers and editors seeking the latest in home furnishings fashions and trends should go to www.ahfanews.com.
08/12/2010
AHFA Introduces Carbon Calculator
07/07/2010
ICFA to Sponsor Google SketchUp Webinar
06/24/2010
Congress Passes Federal Formaldehyde Legislation
06/14/2010
Global Supply Chain Issues Headline July Conference
06/14/2010
Nominations Open for ICFA "Sales Representative of the Year"
06/09/2010
ICFA Seeks Design Excellence Entries
06/03/2010
ICFA Announces Apollo Award Finalists
05/28/2010
Beyond Bohemian: Earth-Friendly Furniture Choices Go Mainstream (Finally!)
05/25/2010
Larry Shaw and Ron Ball to be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards
05/20/2010
Home Furnishings Industry Makes Measurable Environmental Improvements
04/16/2010
Hickory Chair Achieves Sustainable by Design Certification
04/09/2010
AHFA Offers Tools & Tactics to Accelerate the Recovery
03/02/2010
AHFA Gives Voice to Industry Concerns in Washington
02/26/2010
Experts in Lean Manufacturing and Benchmarking Headline May Summit
01/28/2010
Webinar Highlights Online Marketing Opportunities
12/16/2009
AHFA Presents 2009 Environmental Awards
12/14/2009
Specialized Furniture Carriers Name 2010 Officers
12/09/2009
Copeland Furniture Named 2009 Sage Award Winner
11/18/2009
AHFA Commissions Research for Sustainability Summit
11/16/2009
John Bray to Lead AHFA in 2010
11/16/2009
Hassell H. Franklin Receives Distinguished Service Award
11/04/2009
ICFA Names 2010 Executive Committee & Board
10/29/2009
Bassett Upholstery Facility Achieves EFEC Registration
10/20/2009
Sage Award Finalists Announced!
10/08/2009
Century Furniture Achieves Environmental Recognition
10/05/2009
2009 Sustainability Summit Promises Innovative Solutions & Essential Insights for a New Decade
09/16/2009
Hooker Pilots 11 U.S. Facilities Through AHFA's EFEC Program
09/10/2009
Flexsteel & DMI Elevate Environmental Efforts by Implementing EFEC
08/28/2009
ICFA Announces Changes to Its Governing Board
08/28/2009
ICFA Slates Annual Meeting, Plans Member Lounge at Casual Market
08/17/2009
ICFA Establishes Retail Council
08/17/2009
ICFA Celebrates 50 Years of Industry Service
08/13/2009
Specialized Furniture Carriers Association Becomes AHFA Division
07/24/2009
EFEC Implementation Yields Energy and Waste Disposal Savings for La-Z-Boy Residential
07/14/2009
AHFA Proposes Second Revision to Tip-Over Standard
05/29/2009
Casual Industry Honors Frinier, Thompson With Lifetime Achievement Awards
05/29/2009
AHFA Announces Scholarship Recipients
05/28/2009
ICFA Announces Finalists for 50th Annual Apollo Awards
05/19/2009
Sam Moore Marks Environmental Milestone
05/18/2009
AHFA Will Use Consumer Website to Help Educate Parents About Furniture Tip-Over Hazards
05/18/2009
Experts Offer Strategies for Marketing in a Down Economy
05/12/2009
Summit Explores 21st Century Manufacturing Issues
05/11/2009
AHFA Furniture Foundation Awards Scholarship Funds
Appalachian and North Carolina State Share $56,000
04/20/2009
AHFA Calls for 2009 Sage Award Entries
04/03/2009
American Drew and Lea Industries Achieve Sustainable by Design Designation
03/24/2009
Fairfield Chair Achieves EFEC Registration
03/24/2009
Kincaid Achieves Sustainable by Design Designation
03/20/2009
ICFA Adopts New Award Criteria
Changes Will Impact Both Apollo and Design Excellence Programs
03/12/2009
International Casual Furnishings Association Announces Show Dates, New Hours
02/18/2009
AHFA Members Urge Lawmakers to Respond to Furniture Industry Concerns
02/02/2009
AHFA Advises EPA on Proposed Federal Formaldehyde Rule
Alliance Urges Uniform U.S. Standard That Recognizes Existing International Standards
01/19/2009
AHFA, ISPA & NHFA Join Forces for Economic Stimulus
Group Proposes Tax Incentives for Home Furnishings and Building Products Purchases
12/05/2008
AHFA Presents 2008 Environmental and Safety Awards
Hooker and C.R. Laine Recognized for Environmental Leadership
11/24/2008
Robert H. Spilman Jr. Receives Distinguished Service Award
11/24/2008
AHFA Elects 2009 Chairman
11/14/2008
Hickory Chair Named First Sage Award Winner
10/31/2008
AHFA Launches Enhanced Internet Search Tool for Furniture Shoppers
Multi-Brand Platform Will Simplify Consumer Research and Drive Traffic to Retail Stores
10/21/2008
Sage Award Finalists Announced!
10/17/2008
Sustainability Summit to be Held at Nation's 'Greenest' Hotel
10/03/2008
AHFA Member Companies Lead Industry in Making Measurable Environmental Improvements
10/01/2008
C.R. Laine Achieves First Sustainable by Design Certification
09/26/2008
Another Chance to Get Current on 'CARB'
AHFA Plans Another Education Program on the California Formaldehyde Regulation
09/25/2008
Federal Agencies Struggling to Implement Timber Law Changes
Compliance for Furniture Industry Could Be Pushed into 2009
09/25/2008
ICFA Honors 2008 Apollo Award Winners
09/25/2008
ICFA Announces 2008 Design Excellence Winners
Best of Show Goes to Janus et Cie
09/04/2008
ICFA Expands Presence at Chicago Market
07/30/2008
Sage Award Judges Announced
07/18/2008
Congress Moving Quickly on New Lead Regulation
07/03/2008
Denver Retailer and O.W. Lee Founders to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
07/01/2008
International Casual Furnishings Association Announces 2009 Pre-Market Dates
06/03/2008
Lower the Risk of Bunk Bed Injuries
New Design Requirements Make Bunk Beds Safer Than Ever, But Caution Still Needed
05/22/2008
ICFA Announces 2008 Apollo Award Finalists
05/08/2008
Consumer Research Headlines AHFA Marketing Meeting
Experts Will Offer Insights to Help Companies Stay Afloat
04/25/2008
AHFA Announces Environmental Award Program
Cargil BiOH™ Polyols Will Sponsor the Annual "Sage" Award
04/07/2008
Top Journalists Receive 2008 HOME Awards
03/31/2008
AHFA Restates Shipment Data
New Department of Commerce Figures Significantly Alter Furniture Production Estimates
03/26/2008
AHFA Slates Environmental Seminars for April Market
MMPI’s EcoStyle Pavilion Will Host AHFA’s ‘More at Four’ Program
03/25/2008
Bernhardt Facilities Pass EFEC Audit
03/14/2008
Proposed Code Change Will Require Sprinkler Systems in Furniture Stores
03/07/2008
AHFA Will Recognize Appalachian Hardwood Program for Certified Sustainable Wood
02/28/2008
New International Casual Furnishings Association Announces Executive Committee
02/06/2008
New International Casual Furnishings Association Announces Board of Directors
01/28/2008
AHFA Announces Date for 2008 Sustainability Summit
01/22/2008
AHFA Slates Flammability Workshop
CPSC to Address Performance Requirements of New Upholstered Furniture Flammability Rule
01/04/2008
AHFA Companies Pledge Environmental Improvements
11/13/2007
AHFA Unveils Environmental Certification Program
Certified Companies Can Begin Earning 'Sustainable by Design' Designation in 2008
11/13/2007
Dreher Receives Distinguished Service Award
11/13/2007
American Home Furnishings Alliance Elects 2008 Officers
Kurt Darrow to Serve as 2008 Chairman
10/16/2007
YHFP Launches New Online Job Service
09/28/2007
SCFMA Announces 2007 Design Excellence Winners
Best of Show Goes to Brown Jordan's Zephyr Loung Chair
09/28/2007
SCFMA Honors 2007 Apollo Award Winners
09/28/2007
SCFMA Sets 2008 Pre-Market Dates
09/21/2007
Plans Announced for New International Casual Furnishings Association
07/20/2007
SCFMA Announces 2008 and 2009 Market Dates
06/29/2007
Suppliers Division Names Scholarship Winners
06/29/2007
Global Energy Expert and Top Management Guru Headline Compact Industry Conference
06/15/2007
Casual Industry Announces 2007 Lifetime Achievement Honorees
William H. Lyon and Catherine A. Galbreath to be honored at September event
05/09/2007
AHFA Formulating Compliance Strategy for New California Regulation
04/23/2007
AHFA Receives Second 'Golden Thinker'
04/19/2007
Furniture Foundation Announces Grants
03/26/2007
Top Journalists Receive 2007 HOME Awards
02/22/2007
SCFMA Extends Casual Market Schedule
01/29/2007
Young Home Furnishings Professionals Merges with AHFA
01/23/2007
AHFA's Hirschhaut Honored as 'Golden Thinker'
12/20/2006
American Home Furnishings Alliance Presents Environmental/Safety Awards
12/11/2006
Enhanced Website Helps Consumers Shop for Furniture
Room planner and furniture locator simplify the selection process
11/01/2006
AHFA Champions Industry's Leadership on Flammability Issue
08/21/2006
Outdoor Furniture & Accessories Show Will Stay in Chicago
11/09/2005
AHFA Contracts with Stratus for Plywood Research
08/16/2005
AHFA Announces Safety Management Program
05/09/2005
AHFA Program will Mitigate Spike in Shipping Rates
02/22/2005
AHFA Helps Companies Gain Environmental Recognition
02/16/2005
SCFMA Announces Changes to Apollo Program
12/10/2004
Sanctions Could Affect U.S. Furniture Products
11/05/2004
AFMA Reorganizes to Embrace Emerging Business Models
New Organization Reflects Strengths of the Global Furniture Industry
10/28/2004
FIDX Announces New Chairman
AFMA's Andy Counts to Lead Technology Group
07/14/2004
AFMA Testifies before U.S. Senate on Flammability
06/15/2004
AFMA-Backed Corporate Tax Bill Advances in House
05/25/2004
AFMA Submits Comments on Regulatory Reform Ideas
05/13/2004
SCFMA Adopts New Membership Criteria
Parent Association Also Reviewing Membership Requirements
04/06/2004
AFMA Urges Senate to Act on 'Competition in Contracting' Proposal
04/01/2004
AFMA Submits Recommendations on Ozone Control
02/18/2004
SCFMA Adds Category to Design Excellence Competition
01/19/2004
Administration's Manufacturing Recommendations Reflect AFMA Input
08/26/2003
AFMA Recommends Steps to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing
07/01/2003
Congress Hears From Industry on China's Currency Policy
05/28/2003
Congress Hears From Industry on Impact of China Imports
07/25/2002
New Rule 181 Furniture Packaging Performance Test Video Available
05/29/2002
Senate Passes Trade Promotion Legislation with Worker Assistance Provisions
03/08/2002
Congress Passes AFMA-Backed Capital Cost Recovery Provision
09/18/2001
EPA Revises Emission Factors for Dry Wood Combustion
All emission factors were revised and new factors added.
06/13/2001
ASTM Releases Revised Bunk Bed Safety Standards
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