Stay ahead of the curve or wither, AFMA told
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The Marketing and Finance divisions of the American Furniture Manufacturers Association gathers to review their standards in sync with the emerging patterns and lifestyle changes, which will have a strong impact on the furniture industry. Issues related to the recent trends in the home electronics and new channels of distribution like catalogs and Internet are discussed.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2004
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AFMA letter asks federal help for factories
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The American Furniture Manufacturers Association is calling on the U.S. federal government to provide support for furniture factories. The association wants the government to focus on promoting investment and innovation, lowering production costs, and making the global playing field more level.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2003
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AFMA offers ergonomics guide
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The American Furniture Manufacturers Association has introduced an ergonomics guideline that could aid the furniture industry in cutting down on injuries caused by repetitive motion. The guideline is voluntary.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2003
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