Philippa, Author at The National Bed Federation

New data reveals huge gap between UK Council’s provision for recycling mattresses – new website launched to help consumers boost recycling rates

by Philippa | Jan 10, 2024 | Industry News

The worrying results of a new survey undertaken through Freedom of Information Act requests to every one of the UK’s 385 waste authorities in the UK, has highlighted a gulf between the best and worst performers in recycling bulky waste such as mattresses, and prompted...

Jessica Alexander Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at NBF Gala Dinner

by Philippa | Oct 4, 2023 | Industry News

The National Bed Federation (NBF) presented Jessica Alexander, whose career with the trade association spans 37 years, with a surprise Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bed Show Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony on 26 September 2023. This recognition commemorates her...

NBF targets young people with new bed industry recruitment video

by Philippa | Oct 3, 2023 | Industry News

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has launched a recruitment video encouraging young people to explore the variety of career opportunities within the UK & Irish Bed industry, whilst also addressing the growing skills gap in manufacturing. Recognising the vital...

NBF Crowns 2023 Bed Industry Awards Winners

by Philippa | Sep 28, 2023 | Industry News

The National Bed Federation (NBF) crowned its ten 2023 Bed Industry Awards winners on Tuesday 26th September at the Bed Show Gala Dinner in Telford. Top comedian and podcast host Maisie Adam announced winners across bed manufacturing, component supplying and retailing...

NBF appoints postgraduate microbiologist as part of knowledge transfer partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University

by Philippa | Sep 19, 2023 | Industry News

The NBF has entered a three-year knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) with Manchester Metropolitan University (ManMet) and has received funding to appoint a postgraduate microbiologist, Sophie Hibberd, who will research how the industry can measure the cleanliness of...

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New data reveals huge gap between UK Council’s provision for recycling mattresses – new website launched to help consumers boost recycling rates

Jessica Alexander Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at NBF Gala Dinner

NBF targets young people with new bed industry recruitment video

NBF Crowns 2023 Bed Industry Awards Winners

NBF appoints postgraduate microbiologist as part of knowledge transfer partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University

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