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Centre for Sustainable Design (CfSD) Cork Industry Federation
CfSD was established in 1995 at what is now the University for Cork Industry Federation is an association of companies involved
the Creative Arts (UCA). The Centre has led and participated in a in the importation, manufacture and distribution of cork products
range of high quality research projects and has organised more in the UK and for export. The Federation seeks to uphold quality
than a hundred conferences, workshops and training courses standards within the industry and to promote the use of cork in
focused on sustainable innovation and product sustainability. its many different applications. The CIF has recently created an
CfSD is recognised worldwide for its knowledge and expertise, educational website: www.planetcork.org
having worked closely with business, policy making and research
communities for two decades. 07814 919112
www.cork-products.co.uk
01252 892772
www.cfsd.org.uk
Environmental Services Association (ESA)
ESA collects the waste produced by households and businesses
Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) across the UK, treats this waste, and turns a large percentage
Chartered Institution of Waste Management is the professional into new resources and energy for the nation. The ESA works
body that represents waste professionals working in the on behalf of members to support and promote the waste and
sustainable waste and resource management sectors worldwide. resource management industry. ESA works with governments
CIWM sets the professional standards for the industry and and regulators to bring about a sustainable system of waste and
has various grades of membership determined by education, resource management for the UK. Ten years ago, over 75% of
qualification and experience. Britain’s waste went to landfill, compared to well under 50% today.
01604 620426 020 7824 8882
www.ciwm.co.uk www.esauk.org

ConfindustriaCeramica: Tiles of Italy
Formerly known as Assopiastrelle, Confindustria Ceramica is European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP)
the trade association representing Italian manufacturers and FEP unites Europe’s national parquet federations, parquet
exporters of ceramic tiles. It is a major source of information for manufacturers and suppliers to the industry. It represents and
this important industrial sector in Italy. defends the interests of the European parquet industries. The
primary goal of FEP is to strengthen and improve the position of
www.confindustriaceramica.it wood flooring against other floorcovering products, as well as
to enhance the prosperity and stature of the European parquet
manufacturing industry.
Construction Products Association (CPA)
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represents manufacturers and suppliers of construction products,
components and fittings. Everyone who belongs to one of the 43
trade association members, including the CFA, is a member of the European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF)
CPA. The CPA is working with its members to deliver the products Representing the major European laminate flooring
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and materials that will deliver a sustainable built environment. manufacturers, the EPLF is an international platform for the
exchange of ideas and experience between producers of
020 7323 3770 laminate flooring and their supplier industries. The focus of the
www.constructionproducts.org.uk Association’s work revolves around research, development, the
introduction of standards, representation at international trade
fairs, evaluation of statistical data and active press office and
Contract Flooring Association (CFA) public relations work. EPLF also runs a consumer-focused site:
The CFA’s membership consists of a significant proportion of the www.mylaminate.eu/en that promotes the benefits of laminate
UK’s commercial flooring market and includes companies from flooring to homeowners.
across the supply chain including contractors, manufacturers, www.eplf.com
distributors and consultants.
The objectives of the CFA are to promote the highest standard
of professionalism, safety and training while at the same time European Resilient Flooring Manufacturers’
providing essential services and expert information to ensure the Institute (ERFMI)
quality and productivity of our members’ business. ERFMI represents the interests of the resilient flooring industry in
negotiations with governments, public bodies, trade associations,
0115 941 1126 NGOs and similar bodies in the European market; and promotes
www.cfa.org.uk
international standards, specifications and classification systems,
and their adoption.
Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) www.erfmi.com
The official magazine of the Contract Flooring Association,
CFJ is the UK’s leading flooring title, renowned for its editorial
independence, extensive news coverage, in-depth features and
authoritative technical articles.
01892 752400
www.contractflooringjournal.co.uk

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