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FurnitureProdED

  1. Mixed economic new news in the last few days - what's going on? See the Sept issue of FP for full analysis and how it affects our industry.
  2. News on the September issue of FP – looks like a record issue! Can't wait to get it out to readers and visitors to W10
  3. In a client's office, planes coming into land overhead every 90 seconds, casting irritating shadows - v distracting - jumped every time.
  4. W10 soon! Hope it goes well. Off to Ldn later to interview an architect for sister magazine Hospitality Interiors.
  5. WPIF says biomass a major threat to UK jobs. http://www.wpif.org.uk/Make_Wood_Work_News.asp
  6. New Designers (London) opens today, it's great for ideas and inspiration - anyone going? http://www.newdesigners.com/
  7. Pakistan furniture exports slump. http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010%5C07%5C02%5Cstory_2-7-2010_pg7_20
  8. The joys of flatpack! http://bit.ly/a3xtOB
  9. Meeting with my boss today, whilst fishing on a lake. Beats the boardroom I guess!
  10. Doing a proper supplement on lightweight panels later this year, suppliers should get in contact.
  11. Sister publication Furniture News' digital mag is now online, see www.furniturenews.net. Email me for the code.
  12. Getting positive responses to embedded video on adverts in sister magazine FN's digital mag - we're introducing this very soon to FP.
  13. Just putting the bumper July issue to bed, good software story on PLM (product lifecycle management) – among others.
  14. Our 200th edition is looking like a strong one. Adding a few design tweaks, also waiting for the new website design to go live shortly.
  15. Closing the June issue of Furniture Production on Monday, content roster looks good so far.
  16. Checking out classical guitar playing which will add a touch of class to the awards ceremony at the Manchester Furniture Show in July.