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HOW CAN I MAKE SURE GUESTS ARE COMFORTABLE DURING A CONFERENCE?

A bad back, stiff neck or the dreaded ‘numb bum’ are things no one wants to take away from a work meeting or business conference. Ergonomics are just as important in the meeting room as they are in the office. Even though they’re not continuously-used spaces, they’re places where we have to sit for a length of time – sometimes for a few hours, sometimes all day. Being uncomfortable doesn’t just make it harder to concentrate – pretty essential in meetings – the health issues caused by prolonged …

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5 REASONS: TRUST THE STRENGTH OF BURGESS

About, Chairs, Tables

When you sit on a chair, rest on a table or move a piece of furniture, what do you need without even thinking about it? You need it to be strong. You don't want it to collapse, leaving you in a heap on the floor or taking your delicious plate of buffet food down to a carpet-fluff-covered end. Right? We know that, so we do a whole host of things to keep you sitting pretty... Independent testing We get the majority of our products tested independently through FIRA, aka the Furniture …

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INTRODUCING: RYALL & YORATH

Bedroom, Chairs, Seating

Have you ever wondered how we choose the names for our products? This year, to celebrate our 60th anniversary, we've been thinking a lot about what it is that makes us special. The answer? Our incredible staff members. Company-wide, the majority of our employees boast employment records of 10+ years, with many making our 25 year club. There's even a few that have clocked up over 35 years! Because of this amazing commitment, we decided to name some of our new bedroom range chairs after our …

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WHY CHOOSE THE ADAMAS AS YOUR NEXT CONFERENCE CHAIR?

Chairs, Conference, Events, Meeting

The brand new Adamas, our 60th anniversary chair, is designed to be a front runner in operational conference and event seating. Available with a multitude of features and options, could this be the chair for your space? KEY FEATURES: Generous AirComfort seat cushion Independently assessed by FIRA Ergonomics Unit (Annex C of BS EN 16139) Sandwich construction back upholstery minimises the visual effect of the tubular frame 45cm width Discreet clear stacking buttons …

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A-CROSS AND TRISMART TO LAUNCH AT CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK

Events, Tables

Need a reason to visit us for our coffee table launch at Clerkenwell Design Week this month? Here's five... 1. MIX AND MATCH As an extension to the increasingly popular A-Fold table range, the new A-Cross will be an elegant and versatile table for smaller areas and bedrooms, allowing your aesthetic to flow from space to space. The TriSmart, with its coffee table and poseur height options, will pair seamlessly with the Configure-8 range with its clean lines, slim shape and panel detailing. …

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IT ALL STACKS UP

Chairs, Conference, Meeting, Seating

The simple stacking chair. It's what we're famous for. Back in 1939 our founder, Gerry (Gerald) Burgess, became British Amateur Tandem Cycling Champion. Inspired by his love of the sport, in 1946 immediately after the Second World War, he started his own business called GB Cycle Components Ltd, manipulating aluminium to create racing bicycle handlebars. Pedal forward 13 years to 1939 and Mr. Burgess met a designer who queried; "You're manipulating aluminium tubes, would you try and make me …

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