Industry News
Harrison Spinks’ Innovation Centre Grand Opening
Paula Nickolds, Managing Director of John Lewis, was the guest of honour at the official opening of Harrison Spinks’ £2.5 million Innovation Centre at its headquarters and manufacturing site in… Read More >
Pieces from Earth: Anya Fennet’s nomination
The shortlist for this year’s Surface Design Awards consists of an impressive 43 projects across seven categories, each entry an exemplary example of creative and innovative use of materials and lighting in both… Read More >
Surface Design Show: Buckley Gray Yeoman
The shortlist for this year’s Surface Design Awards consists of an impressive 43 projects across seven categories, each entry an exemplary example of creative and innovative use of materials and lighting… Read More >
ARQADIA REBRANDS AS LARSON-JUHL UK
Arqadia, which has been part of the global Larson-Juhl group of companies since 2000, rebranded as Larson-Juhl UK on 1st January. Managing director Jonathan Burrage sees this as a significant… Read More >
Metallic Trends and Finishes
As 2018 comes to a close, Design Insider would like to explore trends relating to metals and metallic finishes that have inspired designers throughout the year. Many BCFA members gave us… Read More >
Manufacturing with Steel: Bisley
During December our focus has been on metals, we have delved into both the UK manufacturing processes of metals, Jim Duddolph got Heavy with Metal and we have looked in to… Read More >
Getting heavy with metal
As my short material essays have detailed over the course of the year, there have been multiple ‘material ages;’ large periods of time in which the human race relied upon… Read More >
The art of aluminium – Burgess Furniture
Producing quality furniture starts with quality materials. For Burgess Furniture, specialist in metal function chairs, it begins with the perfect blend of aluminium! By sourcing the right raw materials, the… Read More >
What is a Wire Drawing Facility?
We recently had the opportunity to share Harrison Spinks’ news and achievements from 2018, one of which was their investment of £1.8 million in a new wire drawing facility. This substantial… Read More >
2018: A Busy Year for Harrison Spinks!
It’s been a busy and successful year for Leeds-based bed maker Harrison Spinks! In February the fifth-generation family business strengthened its commitment to British manufacturing by investing £1.8million in a… Read More >
Mizzi Studio’s Curvaceous clad Kiosks
The Royal Parks announce an exciting collaboration with Colicci to launch a collection of healthy food kiosks across London parks. Tom Raffield, who has become known for the transformation of wood… Read More >
Newhey Carpets Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Newhey Carpets, a leading British manufacturer of high quality contract carpet for the hospitality & leisure sectors, are celebrating 50 years successfully meeting and exceeding customer’s requirements in an increasingly… Read More >
Roca’s Jump the Gap Design Competition
Jumpthegap is a biennial competition launched in 2004 by bathroom brand Roca in collaboration with the Barcelona Design Centre. The aim of the contest is for architects, designers and students… Read More >