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PRODUCT MARKET STUDY: OFFICE FURNITURE MARKET IN FRANCE
Date: October 2005
TABLE OF CONTENT
Content Page
Table of Content 11. Product Definition 22. Office Furniture Sub-Sectors 33. Developments in France’s Office Furniture Market 44. France’s Trade in Office Furniture 5
Imports 6 Exports 11
5. France’s Major Furniture Companies 146. Market Trends 147. Distribution 158. Market Access 16
Import Tariff 16 Market Regulations 16
9 Pricing 1710. Assessment, Prospects and Suggestions for Malaysian Exporters 18
Assessment 18 Prospects 18 Suggestions 19
11. Useful Contacts 20
ANNEXES
I. French Central Buying Organisations on all types of FurnitureII. French Mail Order Companies
III. French Manufacturers of Office Furniture
IV. French Manufacturers of Office Chairs
V. International French Trade Fairs related to Office Furniture
VI. European and French Norms on Office Furniture
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1.0 Product Definition
DEFINITION (HS) TYPES OF FURNITURE
Metal Office Furniture (940310)
940310519403105994031091940310939403109994031010
DesksCupboardsCupboardsCupboardsShelvesDrawing Tables
Wooden Office Furniture (940330)
94033011940330199403309194033099
Desks CupboardCupboardShelves
Office Seats (9401)
940171940179904180940130
Upholstered Seats with Metal FrameSeats with Metal Frame, Non-Upholstered Seats with other than Metal or Wooden frame Swivel Chairs
Desks/Tables
(i) Manager’s desks: Desk can be sold as a separate part of a sophisticated system or jointly with the whole system.
(ii) Working desksRound tables with four legs and other tables.
(iii) Tables intended for meetings and conferences Tables created specifically for meeting-conference rooms.
Cupboards/Storage
(i) CupboardsAll types and forms of cupboards with or without door.
(ii) Filing cabinets With valves or drawers.
(iii) Lockers
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Seats/Chairs
(i) Working seatsSwivel chairs with variable adjustments.
(ii) Visitors’ seatsFixed chairs intended for meetings, conferences or for visitors in the front office.
(iii) Reception SeatsFixed seats used in reception rooms, where sofas are excluded.
Partitions
(i) Basic partitionsFunction as a visual separation.
(ii) Technical partitions : Function as a visual and acoustic separation, where accessories or arrangement are
included.
2.0 Office Furniture Sub- Sectors
France’s office furniture market is estimated at €1 billion and can be categorised into 5 sub-sectors:
France Office Furniture Market, in 2003
Sub-sectorsSale Value *
(€ mil) Share
(%)Change
(2003/2002)
Desks/Tables 365 38.5 -11Cupboards/Storage 232 24.4 -5Seats/Chairs 265 27.9 -7Partitions 18 1.9 -12Others 69 7.3 + 4TOTAL 949 100.0
Source: DAFSA (Global Insight Company) Market = local production – exports + imports Note : * Sale Value in € millions excluding distributors’ margins and VAT
The different product categories in the office furniture sector are:- Desks and tables- Cupboard/Storage/cabinet- Chairs- Ergonomic products- Furniture systems- Partitions, etc
Desk is the largest product sector within the market, occupying 38.5% share, followed by seats and cupboards at 24.4% and 27.9% share respectively.
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3.0 Developments In France’s Office Furniture Market
Office furniture market since 1995 - 2003
Year Value(€ million)
Change(%)
1995 9601996 921 -4.11997 949 3.01998 1,035 9.11999 1,076 4.02000 1,216 13.02001 1,204 -1.02002 1,208 0.32003 949 -21.4
Source: Internet Positioning European Association (IPEA)
The two significant developments in France office furniture market in the last few years were the fluctuation in demand and the development of a new distribution channel.
Following a boom period in the mid-late 1980s and late 1990s, France’s office furniture market experienced a period of decline in 2003. The office furniture market contracted in 2001 at 1% and by 21% in 2003.
During these period, the country experienced economic slowdown which had impacted the demand for office furniture market where there was :
Decreased company investment. Company reorganisation/ rationalisation took place. Reduction in office construction. High levels of unused office space.
Other market factors that had a negative impact on sales/prices:
Depressed market prices, due to the economic climate. Increased competition from new distribution channel, e.g. mail order. Companies using own excess office furniture stocks. Greater availability of second-hand furniture in the market. Increased raw material costs for manufacturers.
However, based on trade statistics, France’s furniture market expanded in 2004, following an economic growth of 2.5%.
Market developments in recent years, particularly influenced by the economic situation, had brought about the changes in the different distribution channels of office furniture in the French market:
Specialised dealers have ceased to gain market share. General dealers are also decreasing in importance. More manufacturers are selling directly, thus strengthening the direct channel. New distribution channels (catalogue suppliers, mail order, cash and carry) are growing in
strength although they only account for a small proportion of market share.
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4.0 France’s Trade In Office Furniture
France’s Trade In Office Furniture
Description 2004 2003 2002
Value US$mil
Change (%)
Value US$mil
Change (%)
Value US$mil
Imports 724.1 20.9 598.9 21.1 494.5
Exports 412.9 17.1 352.6 6.1 332.1
Total Trade 1137.0 19.5 951.5 15.1 826.6
Balance of Trade - 311.2 -246.3 -162.4Source: French Customs
France’s trade in office furniture showed an increased over the period 2002 to 2004. France was a net importer of office furniture, with imports accounting for 63.7% of total trade in 2004 .
France’s Trade In Office Furniture vis-a vis Furniture of All Types
2004 2003 2002
US$ mil Share US$ mil Share US$mil Share
Imports
Furniture, all types 5,789.5 100.0 4,811.3 100.0 3,882.6 100.0
Office furniture 724.1 12.5 598.9 12.4 494.5 12.7
Exports
Furniture, all types 2,886.2 100.0 2,571.7 100.0 2,257.6 100.0
Office furniture 412.9 14.3 352.6 13.7 332.1 14.7Source: French Customs
Office furniture accounts for about 12% share of France’s total imports of furniture and 14% of total exports of furniture over the period 2002 to 2004.
4.1 Imports
Composition of France’s Imports of Office Furniture
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Imports of Office Furniture
2004 2003 2002
Value US$mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$mil
Change (%)
Share (%)
Value US$mil
Share (%)
TOTAL 724.1 20.9 100.0 598.9 21.1 100.0 494.5 100.0
Seats 441.1 23.4 60.9 357.5 24.0 59.6 288.5 58.4
Metal furniture 149.4 22.7 20.6 121.8 24.8 20.5 97.6 19.7
Wooden furniture 133.6 11.7 18.5 119.6 10.3 19.9 108.4 21.9Source: French Customs
Of the 3 sub-sectors in the office furniture, seats was France largest import of office furniture over the period 2002 to 2004, accounting for about 60% of total imports of office furniture. Metal furniture was the 2 nd largest import sub-sector with about 21% share, followed by wooden furniture 19% .
Composition of France’s Imports of Office Seats
Imports of Office Seats
2004 2003 2002
Value US$mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$mil
Share(%)
TOTAL 441.1 23.4 100.0 357.5 24.0 100.0 288.5 100.0
Seats with metal frame upholstered
117.9 25.4 26.7 94.1 36.6 26.3 68.9 23.9
Seats other than wood/ metal frame
115.0 24.6 26.1 92.3 18.3 25.8 78.0 27.1
Seats with metal frame not upholstered
110.1 27.6 25.0 86.2 27.5 24.1 67.6 23.4
Swivel seats 98.1 15.6 22.2 84.9 14.7 23.8 74.0 25.6Source: French Customs
In general, the 4 categories of office seats, upholstered and non upholstered as well as swivel seats accounts for almost the same portion of France’s total imports of office seats, with swivel seats accounting for a slightly smaller portion (22%). Upholstered seats constituted a bigger portion of total office seats imports.
Composition of France’s Imports of Metal Office Furniture
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Imports of Metal Office Furniture
2004 2003 2002
Value US$mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$mil
Share(%)
TOTAL 149.4 22.7 100.0 121.8 24.7 100.0 97.6 100.0
Cupboards 102.5 22.3 68.7 83.8 24.1 68.8 67.5 69.1
Shelves 24.8 19.5 16.6 20.7 51.0 16.9 13.7 14.2
Office desks 19.9 28.8 13.3 15.5 0.6 12.8 15.4 15.7
Drawing tables 2.2 22.3 1.4 1.8 80.0 1.5 1.0 1.0Source: French Customs
Within the metal office furniture sub-sector, cupboards make up the largest import share of 69%, followed by shelves, 17%, desks, 13% and drawing tables, 1%.
Composition of France’s Imports of Wooden Office Furniture
Imports of Wooden Office furniture
2004 2003 2002
Value US$mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$mil
Share(%)
TOTAL 133.6 11.7 100.0 119.6 10.3 100.0 108.4 100.0
Cupboards 58.2 31.6 43.6 44.2 0.7 36.9 43.9 40.5
Office desks 51.7 -11.3 38.6 58.3 24.5 48.7 46.8 43.2
Shelves 23.7 38.3 17.8 17.1 -3.3 14.4 17.7 16.3Source: French Customs
Of the wooden office furniture, cupboards constituted the largest import item, with 43.6% share in 2004, followed by desk, 38.6% and shelves, 17.8%.
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France Sources of Imports for Office Seats
Country 2004 2003 2002
Value US$ mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
Seats with metal frame upholstered
117.9 25.4 100.0 94.1 100.0 68.9 23.9
Italy 51.3 30.7 43.5 39.2 41.6 30.5 44.2
China 20.0 38.7 16.9 14.4 15.3 11.1 16.1
Germany 12.1 68.6 10.2 7.2 7.6 5.1 7.4
Malaysia (24th ) 0.3 63.6 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Indonesia (19th) 0.4 57.7 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1
Seats other than wood/ metal frame
115.0 24.6 100.0 92.3 100.0 78.0 100.0
Italy 31.5 11.2 27.3 28.3 30.6 30.5 39.1
Portugal 25.2 61.6 21.9 15.7 17.0 10.8 13.8
Netherlands 8.9 10.0 7.7 8.1 8.7 3.7 4.7
Malaysia (13th ) 1.4 44.8 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.4
Vietnam (11th ) 1.6 -15.5 1.3 1.9 2.0 1.6 2.0
Indonesia (14th ) 0.8 -18.1 0.6 1.0 1.0 0.8 1.0
Seats with metal frame not upholstered
110.1 27.6 100.0 86.2 100.0 67.6 100.0
China 38.6 51.9 35.0 25.4 29.4 18.4 27.2
Italy 31.3 10.7 28.4 28.3 32.8 31.3 46.3
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Spain 7.8 22.6 7.0 6.4 7.4 4.8 7.4
Malaysia (21st ) 0.5 2.1 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.4
Vietnam (4th) 4.0 42.1 3.6 2.8 3.2 1.9 2.8
Indonesia (12nd ) 1.6 78.3 1.4 0.9 1.0 0.6 0.8
Swivel seats 98.1 15.6 100.0 84.9 100.0 74.0 100.0
Italy 40.3 -1.6 41.0 41.0 48.2 32.2 43.5
Germany 29.2 18.7 29.7 24.6 28.9 24.0 32.4
China 11.9 163.5 12.1 4.5 5.3 1.2 1.6
Malaysia (24th ) 0.08 -32.0 0.1 0.12 0.1 0.06 0.1
Thailand (25th) 0.07 171.3 0.1 0.03 0.03 0.07 0.1Source: French Customs
Malaysia accounted for about 2% of France’s total imports of office seats in 2004. Of the various seats, Malaysia exports of seats other than wood/metal frame was the largest export item to France. Malaysia accounted for 13 th leading supplier under this category occupying a market share of 1.2%, an increase from 1% in 2003 . The 2nd largest exports to France was seats with metal frame not upholstered, where Malaysia was the 21st supplier , with a 0.4% market share in 2004. Apart from EU, the other competitors for the France market were China, Vietnam and Indonesia.
France Sources of Imports for Metal Office Furniture
Country 2004 2003 2002
Value US$ mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
TOTAL 149.4 22.7 100.0 121.8 100.0 97.6 100.0
Italy 31.6 31.3 21.1 24.0 19.7 15.7 16.1
Germany 29.2 35.8 19.5 21.5 17.7 13.2 13.5
Belgium 22.2 14.9 14.8 19.3 15.8 19.9 20.4
Spain 19.1 3.3 12.8 18.5 15.2 15.6 16.0
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UK 12.0 6.7 8.0 11.2 9.2 12.3 12.5
China 6.1 113.9 4.1 2.9 2.3 1.0 1.0
Turkey 4.3 83.1 2.9 2.4 1.9 0.9 0.9
Portugal 3.7 26.9 2.5 2.9 2.4 1.3 1.4
Taiwan 3.3 27.1 2.2 2.6 2.1 2.1 2.1
Netherlands 2.8 -19.5 1.9 3.5 2.8 3.0 3.1
Malaysia (23rd) 0.2 70.4 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Indonesia (24th ) 0.2 14.0 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2Source: French Customs
EU countries are France’s major import sources for metal office furniture. Of the top 10 import sources, 7 are EU countries, accounting for 80.6% of total imports in 2004.
Apart from EU countries, imports from China and Turkey expanded significantly in 2004 compared with 2003. In 2004, imports from China surged 113.9%, with import share growing from 2.3% to 4.1%, while Turkey, imports expanded by 83.1% and import share grew to 2.9% from 1.9%.
Malaysia was the 23rd supplier of metal office furniture to France with imports appreciated markedly by 70.4% in 2004. Among the ASEAN countries, Indonesia was the next largest supplier to France, occupying the 24th position with imports expanding by 14% in 2004.
France Sources of Imports for Wooden Office Furniture
Country 2004 2003 2002
Value US$ mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
TOTAL 133.6 11.7 100.0 119.6 100.0 108.4 100.0
Italy 38.2 -2.2 28.6 39.0 32.6 29.7 27.4
Spain 17.7 7.4 13.3 16.5 13.8 13.9 12.8
Belgium 13.5 -5.9 10.1 14.3 11.9 16.7 15.5
Germany 12.4 7.1 9.3 11.6 9.7 11.4 10.5
Sweden 11.8 55.5 8.9 7.6 6.4 8.8 8.1
Brazil 10.7 53.7 8.0 6.9 5.8 6.9 6.4
Denmark 7.5 40.4 5.6 5.4 4.5 4.4 4.1
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China 3.8 112.8 2.9 1.8 1.5 0.7 0.7
UK 2.5 -29.6 1.9 3.6 3.1 3.3 3.0
Croatia 1.7 -9.9 1.3 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.3
Malaysia (34th) 0.1 9.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1
Indonesia (12th) 1.4 28.7 1.1 1.1 0.9 1.2 1.1
Thailand (29th) 0.2 9.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2Source: French Customs
France’s major import sources for wooden office furniture are EU member countries. Of the top 10 import sources, 7 are EU countries, accounting for 77.7% of total imports of wooden office furniture in 2004.
Outside the EU, imports from Brazil and China had been growing over the years. Imports from Brazil expanded by 53.7% in 2004 with import share growing from 5.8% to 8%, while China, imports appreciated by 112.8% and import share expanded to 2.9% from 1.5%.
Malaysia was the 34th supplier of wooden office furniture to France with imports increasing by 9.2% in 2004. Among the ASEAN countries, Indonesia was the largest supplier to France, occupying the 12th position with 1.1% import share.
4.2 Exports
Composition of France’s Exports of Office Furniture
Exports of Office Furniture
2004 2003 2002
Value US$ mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
TOTAL 412.9 17.1 100.0 352.6 6.1 100.0 332.1 100.0
Seats 246.5 13.7 59.6 216.7 10.6 61.4 195.8 59.1
Metal furniture 115.7 19.2 28.2 97.0 3.9 27.5 93.3 28.0
Wooden furniture 50.7 30.4 12.2 38.9 -9.5 11.1 43.0 12.9Source:French Customs
The composition of France’s exports of furniture is similar to that of its imports. Seats were France largest exports of office furniture over the period 2002 to 2004, accounting for about 60% of total exports under this category of furniture. Metal furniture was the 2nd largest export sub-sector with about 28% share, followed by wooden furniture 12% .
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Composition of France’s Exports of Office Seats
Imports of Office Seats
2004 2003 2002
Value US$mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$mil
Share(%)
TOTAL 246.5 13.7 100.0 216.7 10.6 100.0 195.8 100.0
Seats with metal frame upholstered
86.9 7.6 35.3 80.7 9.9 37.2 73.4 37.5
Seats other than wood/ metal frame
98.2 20.5 39.8 81.5 15.3 37.6 70.7 36.1
Seats with metal frame not upholstered
32.6 15.6 13.2 28.3 -1.7 13.1 28.8 14.7
Swivel seats 28.8 17.5 11.7 26.2 14.4 12.1 22.9 11.7Source:French Customs
France is basically an exporter of upholstered seats, more than 75% of its exports in 2004 are upholstered seats. Swivel seats accounts for the lowest market share in its exports, at 11.7%.
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Composition of France’s Exports of Metal Office Furniture
Exports of Metal Office Furniture
2004 2003 2002
Value US$ mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
TOTAL 115.7 19.2 100.0 97.0 3.9 100.0 93.3 100.0
Cupboards 89.1 23.4 77.1 72.2 1.9 74.4 70.8 75.8
Desks 14.9 26.3 12.8 11.8 6.3 12.3 11.1 12.1
Shelves 10.4 -13.5 9.0 12.1 17.4 12.4 10.3 11.0
Drawing tables 1.3 37.9 1.1 0.9 -18.1 0.9 1.1 1.1Source: French Customs
In the metal office furniture sub-sector, cupboards constituted the largest export with an export share of 77%, followed by desks, 13%, shelves, 9% and drawing tables, 1%.
Composition of France’s Exports of Wooden Office Furniture
Exports of Wooden Office Furniture
2004 2003 2002
Value US$ mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
TOTAL 50.7 30.4 100.0 38.9 -9.5 100.0 43.0 100.0
Desks 21.9 23.9 43.2 17.7 -9.6 45.5 19.6 45.5
Cupboards 18.9 40.0 37.3 13.5 -4.9 34.8 14.2 33.2
Shelves 9.9 28.0 19.5 7.7 -16.3 19.7 9.2 21.3Source: French Customs
Within the wooden office furniture, desks make up the largest export item, with 43% share in 2004, followed by cupboard, 37% and shelves, 20%.
France Export Destination for Office Seats
Country 2004 2003 2002
Value US$ mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
Seats with metal frame upholstered
86.9 7.6 100.0 80.7 100.0 73.4 100.0
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Spain 17.5 21.5 20.1 14.4 17.8 7.7 10.4
Germany 13.2 -8.0 15.1 14.3 17.7 17.1 23.2
UK 11.5 -21.4 13.2 14.7 18.2 10.3 14.0
Malaysia (47th ) 0.06 37.7 0.1 0.05 0.1 0
Seats other than wood/ metal frame
98.2 20.5 100.0 81.5 100.0 70.7 100.0
Germany 16.7 4.9 17.0 15.9 19.5 14.6 20.6
Spain 14.6 24.2 14.8 11.8 14.4 7.7 10.8
UK 13.1 117.7 13.3 6.0 7.3 7.0 9.9
Malaysia (64th ) 0.05 120.6 0.1 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01Source: French Customs
France leading export destinations for seats are mainly EU member countries, namely Spain, Germany and UK.
France Export Destinations for Metal Office Furniture
Country 2004 2003 2002
Value US$ mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
TOTAL 115.7 19.2 100.0 97.0 100.0 93.3 100.0
UK 31.8 87.2 27.5 17.0 17.5 15.3 16.5
Belgium 21.4 2.7 18.5 20.8 21.4 20.8 22.2
Germany 9.8 -11.6 8.5 11.1 11.4 10.9 11.7
Spain 8.4 7.8 7.3 7.8 8.0 4.9 5.3
Italy 6.0 -14.6 5.2 7.1 7.3 6.8 7.3
Netherlands 4.8 5.0 4.1 4.5 4.7 7.2 7.8
Switzerland 4.5 21.5 3.9 3.7 3.9 5.3 5.8
Russia 2.6 32.4 2.3 2.0 2.1 1.4 1.5
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Czech Republic 1.8 52.9 1.5 1.2 1.2 0.9 1.0
Portugal 1.5 -1.2 1.6 1.5 1.6 0.7 0.8
Malaysia (103rd) 0.004 -88.7 0 0.03 0.03 0.009 0.01
Vietnam (49th) 0.2 533.4 0.2 0.02 0.03 0 0Source: French Customs
France’s major export destinations for metal office furniture are EU countries. Exports to the top 2 major destinations, UK and Belgium accounted for 46% of total exports in 2004.
France Export Destinations for Wooden Office Furniture
Country 2004 2003 2002
Value US$ mil
Change (%)
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
Value US$ mil
Share(%)
TOTAL 50.7 30.4 100.0 38.9 100.0 43.0 100.0
Germany 9.1 35.9 17.9 6.7 17.2 7.3 17.0
Spain 7.7 55.2 15.2 4.9 12.8 4.2 9.7
Belgium 7.2 5.5 14.2 6.8 17.6 6.3 14.8
UK 4.1 -13.6 8.1 4.7 12.2 5.9 13.7
Switzerland 3.7 32.1 7.3 2.8 7.2 4.0 9.4
Italy 2.4 153.0 4.6 0.9 2.4 1.2 2.8
Portugal 1.7 19.5 3.4 1.5 3.8 1.7 3.9
Netherlands 1.4 23.4 2.8 1.1 2.9 1.2 2.8
US 1.1 52.7 2.2 0.7 1.9 1.8 4.2
Algeria 1.1 62.8 2.1 0.7 1.7 0.3 0.6
Malaysia (90th) 0.005 396.9 0.01 0.001 0 0.002 0.01
Singapore(54th) 0.05 70.0 0.03 0.1 0.07 0.1 0.2Source: French Customs
France’s major export destinations for wooden office furniture are also EU member countries. The top 3 destinations, Germany, Spain and Belgium constituted 47.3% of total exports in 2004. Apart from EU countries, Algeria was the 10th leading export destination, accounting for 2.1% of France’s exports of wooden office furniture.
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5.0 France’s Major Furniture Companies
France’s Top 10 Suppliers of Office Furniture
Company Sales(€’000)
1. Ozoo France S.A. 996.22. Sansen S.A. 836.13. Roneno-Goupe Samas 552.14. Haworth SA 545.85. Les Ateliers d’Herqueville 421.66. Atal 418.27. Arfeo 334.28. Gautier France 332.19. Buronomic SA 321.410. Steelcase Strafor 302.2
Source: Industrial Statistics & Studies Service-Result 2003
Of these companies, 5 are major international office furniture manufacturing groups
Steelcase Strafor Samas Group
Atal/Bullough
Skandinavisk Industries
Ordo/Haworth.
France has over 700 manufacturers of furniture, of which more than 40 companies are specialising in office furniture. The local production of office furniture for domestic market is declining due to high cost and demand is met by imports.
6.0 Market Trends
A number of key trends can be identified for each product sector in relation to the types of products currently in demand. These trends are formed as result of the current work practices in France, where :
Increasing team/project work, resulting in higher demand for meeting tables. Higher request for modular products due to higher emphasis on flexibility of use of office space. Reduction in office space by many companies due to cost-cutting, resulting in increase sharing
of space, furniture and equipment by employees. Increasing trends to hot-desking (shared facilities) and use of home-offices, leading to higher
demand for furniture such as mobile pedestals to facilitate office work. 16
Reducing requirement for shared storage, while demand for personal storage increases. Greater levels of computerisation leading to increasing demand for furniture related to IT
equipments.
The trends in office furniture, by product sub-sector are:
Desks/Tables
Increasing demand for 'multiplan' desks i.e. desks with additional levels for storage purposes etc.
Rising demand for basic, rather than sophisticated workstations (systems furniture). Higher demand for directors' office furniture. Reducing demand for traditional, stand-alone desks.
Seats/Chairs
Increasing demand for new design products; i.e. those without any specific mechanism. Rising demand for more sophisticated seating; eg synchrony mechanisms.
Cupboard/Storage
Demand for cupboards (largest storage product category) remains consistent at its current level.
Stronger demand for mobile pedestals.
7.0 Distribution
Structure of distribution network in 2003:
Value € million
Change( 2003/2002)
Share(%)
Retailers 261 - 12 20Traditional distributors (1) 597 - 6 47Large distribution B-to-B (2) 289 - 7 23Large distribution B-to-C (3) 122 - 6 10TOTAL 1269* - 8 100Source: DAFSA/ IPEA 2003
Note:* - Value including distributors’ margin
(1): Specialists and generalists distributors (i.e. Pierre Chevalier)(2): Cash & carry, mail order firms, catalogue suppliers, office suppliers (i.e. OKA, Aux Arts
Graphiques)(3): Specialists, mail order firms (i.e. “Francebureau.com”, “Espace Bureaux”)
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The distribution sector comprises different segments: retailers, traditional distributors (consumable as well as hardware distributors), wholesalers and mail-order companies.
The two market leaders of office furniture distribution, But and Conforama are in the traditional distributors category.
Based on the distribution network, traditional distributors make up the largest distribution network at 47% share. The role of retailers in the distribution network is reducing by 12% in 2004, at 20% market share. Mail order firms and catalogue companies are increasingly becoming important distribution channels
8.0 Market Access
Import Tariff
Office furniture are not subjected to import duties .
HS Code Description Import Tariff940310 Metal office furniture 0%940330 Wooden office furniture 0%9401 Seats 0%
However office furniture is subjected to France’s VAT of 19.6%.
Market regulations
All exports of office furniture must comply with the European norms (EN). The EN relates to testing methods, security requirements and furniture dimension. Among the EN, only norms which relates to security regulations are obligatory, namely EN 527 Part 2, Part 3.
Four new EN were introduced in late 2004 relating to office furniture, particularly cupboards: CEN/TR 14073/1: prescribes cupboards’ dimensions NF EN 14073/2: prescribes security requirements NF EN 14073/3L: prescribes testing methods, used in order to determine stability and
resistance of cupboards’ structure NF EN 14074: prescribes testing methods, used in order to determine stability and resistance
of mobile parts’ structure.
Apart from EN, France does not have their own standards which are obligatory.French norms (NF) are voluntarily applied and are divided into two categories: NF Environment NF Office Security & Comfort.
Once complied, they serve as quality labels which can be put on the product. For example, “PEFC-Sustainable Management of Forests” label, applied to wooden furniture, certifying the origin of forest.
ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 certification are highly recommended, for product differentiation and value added, especially in a competitive environment.
Details of European and French Norms is in Annex VII.
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9.0 Pricing
The prices of office furniture are dependent on the materials used and the innovativeness of the design.
The pricing for office furniture can be divided into 2 main segments, i.e. up market and middle/ low market. Large distribution companies comprising mail order companies as well as cash and carry outlets, offer products at relatively low prices, catering for the middle and low market segment. These products are either sold in complete built up form or knock down form.
Up market office furniture are largely sold by retailers and office suppliers, mainly in complete built up units.
In 2004, the rising steel prices had impacted the prices of metal office furniture. Metal cupboard and chair prices increased markedly by 20%, resulting in manufacturers and distributors experiencing falling margins and to some extend incurring losses.
The prices of middle/low furniture products can be up to four times lower than the prices of the up market products. Below are examples of the price range of the middle/low furniture products.
Manager and operating desks
The price of operating desks (dimensions 160x180cm), vary between €199, as an average minimum price and €1,550 at the maximum.
For manager desks, the price can range from €580 (dimensions L208) and the average maximum price is almost €2,000. An up market manager’s desk can be as high as €8,400.
Chairs
Apart from material used and design, chair/seat prices is also dependent on the mechanical and technical systems. The more elaborated the chair is, the higher is the price. A simple swivel chair (46x46 cm and height 45-58 cm) is about €55 and can it reach €750 (52x48 cm and height 50-62) depending on the model. However, a swivel chair for the up market can reach the price of €2,500.
Cupboards:
The price of a wooden cupboard of dimensions L90x81 cm, is between €237 and €404.
The price of metal cupboard of the same dimensions, is lower, between €185 and €400. The maximum price of cupboard catering for the middle segment market is about €1500.
Partitions:
Partitions’ prices vary from €120 to €600, with dimensions: 61.7x160cm. Up market stores propose partitions in a price of €1000/m.
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10.0 Assessment, Prospects & Suggestions For Malaysian Exporters
Assessment
In assessing the office furniture industry in France over the last years, is noted that the demand for office furniture is increasing after a slowdown in 2003 due:
Reducing companies’ investment (-1.6% in 2003), in tandem with the country’ s overall economic growth that declined in 2003 (0.6 %)
Rampant relocation of offices, especially in major cities such as Paris to smaller towns, leaving buildings with vacant office areas for the several years
Many companies re-use their furniture when relocating
The years ahead will see higher demand for imported office furniture due to the following factors:
Growing imports of office furniture by 20.9% and 21.1% in 2004 and 2003 respectively, largely due to: Decreasing domestic production due to high labour and raw materials cost More local manufacturers are becoming importers, distributors and sub-contracting their
production to foreign suppliers Increasing imports due to competitive prices
Improved country economic performance in 2004 (2.5%), 2005 (2%) and 2006 (2.3%). Projected that companies’ will increase their investments in coming years (3% in 2004. 3.4% in
2005 and 4.5% in 2006). Companies will be replenishing their stocks, which had been declining in the past years due to
economic slowdown, implying higher production activities and demand for office materials The depreciation period/functionality for second hand furniture has/will be ending soon.
Prospects
The prospect for office furniture is good, and it is anticipated that there will be demand for:
all types of office furniture original design functional furniture focus is on quality and price usage and integration of innovative design and material
Suggestions for Malaysians to penetrate or increase market share
Malaysian companies have managed to sustain and improve their share in France imported furniture market, particularly metal office furniture. There is great potential to further deepened the exports given the opportunity of increasing demand and reducing local production catering for domestic market. The following are salient points to consider it in order to further penetrate the market :
Maintain high values both in production, quality and business ethics. Focus on original design and functional furniture. This can be achieved by placing high
importance on innovation in design, production and usage of materials. Visits to specialised exhibitions will provide an avenue to update on the latest available design as well as working closely with specialised furniture designers.
Invest in R&D for innovative creation and marketing techniques Practice a differentiation strategy by providing support to importers/distributors, for example in
providing after sales services, sharing publicity cost, etc
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Emphasis should be on establishing a long term relationship and not solely on obtaining high profit margin
Try to comply with local norms to improve sales. This is also a differentiation approach in this highly competitive market
Target on medium to up market segment, where emphasis is on quality and not quantity
11.0 Useful Contacts
National Union of French Industries of Furniture – UNIFA28, bis av Daumesnil75012 PARISFranceTel.: 0033 1 44 68 18 00Fax: 0033 1 44 74 37 55E-mail: [email protected]: www.unifa.org
Medifa Sarl28, bis av Daumesnil75012 PARISFranceTel.: 0033 1 44 68 18 94Fax: 0033 1 44 74 37 74E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.ifabrick .com
Institute of Promotion & Furniture Studies- IPEA37, av Daumesnil75012 PARISFRANCETel: 0033 1 46 28 21 21Fax: 0033 1 46 28 22 04Website: www.ipea.frwww.ameublement.com
Centre Technique du Bois et de l’Ameublement - CTBA (Technical Center of Wood& Furniture)10, av de Saint-MandeParis 75012FranceTel. : +33 1 40 19 48 36Fax: +33 1 44 74 65 20Website: www.ctba.fr
French Association of NormalisationAFNOR11 av Francis de Pressense93571 Saint-Denis La Plaine CedexTel.: +33 1 41 62 80 00Fax: +33 1 49 17 90 00E-mail: [email protected]: www.afnor.org
GEMC (Group of French Furniture Exporters) www.gemfrenchfurn.com
Federation Nationale du Bois (French National Wood Federation)www.fnbois.com
Agence pour la Promotion de la Creation Industrielle (Office of Industrial Creation Promotion)www.apci.asso.fr
ANNEX I
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FRENCH CENTRAL BUYING ORGANISATIONS ON ALL TYPES OF FURNITURE
CONFORAMA 80, blvd MandinetLOGNES77432 MARNE LA VALLEE CEDEX 2FRANCE Tel: +33-1 1 60 95 28 00Fax: +33-1 60 17 40 26 Website: http://www.conforama.fr
E.N.A. MEUBLENA 5, chemin des Tuileries13015 MARSEILLEFRANCE Tel: +33-4 91 65 85 85Fax: +33-4 91 65 85 89
FLY90, route Guebwiller68260 KINGERSHEIM FRANCE Tel: +33-3 89 62 36 06Fax: +33-3 89 62 36 84E-mail: [email protected]
IKEAIKEA Roissy Paris Nord 2176 Avenue de la plaine de FranceBP 57123 Gonesse95950 Roissy Ch. de Gaulle CedexTel: +33 825 826 826Website : www.ikea.fr
HABITAT 2050 route Quarante Sous78630 ORGEVAL FRANCE Tel: +33-1 39 22 44 44Fax: +33-1 39 75 43 89http://www.habitat.fr
MOBILIER DE FRANCE Z.I. Les Petites Haies4, rue du Commandant Paris94015 CRETEIL CEDEXFRANCE Tel: +33-1 56 72 54 89Fax: +33-1 56 72 54 90Website: http://www.mobilierdefrance.com
GROUPE MAXIAM 11, avenue de la Résistance93103 MONTREUIL FRANCE Tel: +33-1 49 20 89 89Fax: +33-1 48 59 56 56E-mail: [email protected]
LA REDOUTE 57, rue de Blanchemaille59082 ROUBAIX CEDEX 2 FRANCE Tel: +33-3 20 69 60 00Fax: +33-3 20 24 03 37Website: http://www.redoute.fr
SAMARITAINE19 rue de la Monnaie75021 PARISFranceTel. : +33 1 40 41 27 04
LES TROIS SUISSES INTERNATIONAL4, Place République59170 CroixFranceTel: +33 3 20 31 00Website: http://www.3suisses.fr
BHV55, rue de la Verrerie75004 PARISFRANCETel:+33- 1 42 74 90 00Fax: +33-1 42 74 96 79Website: http://www.bhv.fr
BUT1, avenue Spinoza77184 EMERAINVILLEFRANCETel: +33 1 64 61 26 26Fax: +33 1 64 61 72 26E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.but.fr
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FRENCH MAIL ORDER COMPANIES SPECIALISED IN OFFICE FURNITURE
H.D.G.I. (Haut De Gamme & Innovation Sarl) www.encheresduluxe.com
Harmony Making www.harmonymaking.com
JM Bruneau www.jm-bruneau.fr/
La Redoute www.laredoute.fr/
Le Bureau d'Isère www.francebureau.com
Made In Design SARL www.madeindesign.com
Meubles havi www.meubles-havi.com
Services Eclair' www.idealum.net
Aux Arts Graphiques (catalogue suppliers)
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ANNEX III
FRENCH MANUFACTURERS OF OFFICE FURNITURE
MEUBLES LABOURrue du Courbail97231 ROBERTFranceTel : +33 5 96 65 10 88Fax : +33 5 96 65 40 01E-mail : [email protected]
TECHNI BUREAU S.A.ZI rue Lavoisier76620 EUFranceTel : +33 2 35 86 33 29Fax : +33 2 35 50 8892E-mail : [email protected] : www.techni-bureau-sa.fr
CIDER EQUIPMENT SASZA de Courbeuf1 rue de l’Acadie91953 LES ULIS CedexFranceTel : +33 1 69 86 64 00Fax : +33 1 69 28 85 02E-mail : [email protected]
MACE1 av de la Marne92601 ASNIERES CedexFranceTel : +33 1 41 11 75 75Fax : +33 1 41 11 75 70E-mail : [email protected] : www.mobilier-mace.com
BALGA22 rue de la Boule d’Or45340 NIBELLEFranceTel : +33 2 38 32 01 07Fax : +33 2 38 32 01 41E-mail : [email protected] : www.balga.fr
BOISSIER SAQuartier du Boisonet26230 REAUVILLEFranceTel : +33 4 75 97 29 10
Fax : + 33 4 75 98 59 40E-mail : [email protected] : www.boissier-sa.fr
BRAXENTHALER SAZac de la Soliere54420 SAULXURES LES NANCYFranceTel : + 33 3 83 29 49 39Fax : + 33 3 83 20 27 82E-mail : [email protected] : www.braxenthaler.com
BURIE3 av des MarronniersZAC du Bois59840 PERENCHIESFranceTel : +33 3 20 00 19 19Fax : + 33 3 20 20 19 18E-mail ; [email protected] : www.burie.net
BURONOMIC SAAv du President DuchesneBP 60100 ZI14603 HONFLEUR CedexFranceTel : +33 2 31 81 66 00Fax : + 33 2 31 81 66 33E-mail : [email protected] : www.buronomic.fr
CERKISRue Croix Saint IsidoreFranceTel : + 33 4 71 50 04 44Fax : + 33 4 71 50 01 95E-mail : [email protected] : www.cerkis.com
AGEM10 rue de la TuilerieZA Sud du Valmer72400 CHERREFranceTel : + 33 2 43 71 28 78Fax : + 33 2 43 71 28 72
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E-mail : [email protected] : www.agem.fr
BROUILLET PRODUCTIONZI BP 149540 MARTIGNE-BRIANDFranceTel : + 33 2 41 59 43 70Fax : + 33 2 41 59 46 20E-mail : [email protected]
DUMOULION SAZI du Parc Stock62820 LIBRECOURTFranceTel : +33 3 21 37 37 37Fax : + 33 3 21 37 45 23E-mail : [email protected]
FOURRIER PRODUCTIONS SABP 4501340 MONTREVEL EN BRESSEFranceTel : + 33 4 74 30 82 12Fax : + 33 4 74 25 47 45Website : www.fourrier.net
STEELCASE23 bd Jules Ferry75011 PARISFranceTel: + 33 1 49 29 61 61Fax : + 33 1 49 29 61 00E-mail : [email protected] : www.steelcase.com/fr
ATAL24 rue Baron75017 PARISFranceTel ; + 33 1 53 06 22 50Fax : +33 1 53 06 22 79e-mail : [email protected]
DECADRAGES15 rue des Platrieres75020 PARISFranceTel : + 33 1 4 36 19 63Website : www.decadrages.com
GAUTIER FRANCE SARue Georges Clemenceau85510 LE BOUPEREFrance
Tel ; + 33 2 51 61 40 00Fax : + 33 2 51 61 41 41E-mail : [email protected] : www.gautier.fr
HAWORTH166 rue Faubourg Saint Honore75008 PARISFranceTel: + 33 1 45 64 45 00Fax : +33 1 45 64 45 45E-mail : [email protected] : www.haworth.fr
SANSEN GROUPE SAMAS17 allee de l’Europe92588 CLICHY CedexFranceTel ; + 33 1 47 16 61 61Fax : + 33 1 47 15 61 62E-mail : [email protected]
RONEO- SAMAS GROUPE17 allee de l’Europe92588 CLICHY CedexFranceTel : + 33 8 25 82 88 59Fax : + 33 1 47 56 28 61Website : www.samas.typepad.com
ADDFORM1av de la Marne92601 ASNIERES CedexFranceTel : + 33 1 41 11 75 75Fax : + 33 1 41 11 75 70E-mail : [email protected] : www.addform.fr
ARFAZI La Grande Condemine71700 TOURNUSFranceTel ; + 33 3 85 51 75 00Fax : + 33 3 85 51 74 87Website : www.arfa.fr
GONCALVES SA49 bd jean Jaures91100 CORBEIL ESSONNESFranceTel : + 33 1 64 96 17 04Fax ; + 33 1 64 96 59 87E-mail : [email protected] : www.goncalves-sa.com
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LELONG SAZI77440 LIZY SUR OURCQFranceTel : + 33 1 60 01 11 00Fax ; + 33 1 60 01 82 56E-mail : [email protected]
SIEGES- SEMIC SA28 av de Lattre de Tassigny ZI69330 MAYZIEUFranceE-mail :[email protected] : www.khol.fr
MEUBLES LE GACLa Petite Coudraie29690 LOCMARIA BERRIENFranceTel : + 33 2 98 99 70 97Fax : + 33 2 98 99 82 19E-mail : [email protected] : www.legac.fr
MOBIL WOOD/ FRANCK ET CIEChemin du Moulin89460 VERMENTONFrnceTel :+ 33 86 42 25 10Fax :+ 33 3 86 42 38 24E-mail : [email protected] : www.mobilwood.com
SEIBAllee de Coulanges41000 BLOISFranceTel : + 33 2 54 51 41 00
E-mail : [email protected] : www.seib.fr
SIEGES CONTEMPORAINSZI du Cornier86350 USSONFranceTel : + 33 5 49 36 10 00Fax : + 33 5 49 36 10 19E-mail : [email protected] : www.duvivier.fr
SIMMOB SABP 82 route d’Angouleme17160 MATHAFranceTel : + 33 5 46 58 52 20Fax : +33 5 46 58 62 09e-mail : [email protected] : www.simmob.com
SOKOA SA26 route de BehodieBP 40464700 HENDAYE CedexFRANCETel : +33 5 59 48 24 82Fax : +33 5 59 48 24 72E-mail : [email protected]:www.sokoa.com
YAMAKADO65 av Daumesnil Viaduc des Arts75012 PARISFranceTel :+33 1 43 40 79 79Fax : +33 1 43 40 79 80E-mail : [email protected] : www.yamakado.com
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ANNEX IV
FRENCH MANUFACTURERS OF OFFICE CHAIRS
SANSEN SA570 Rue de Robbe BP 3002120 GuiseFRANCETel : +33 3 23 50 30 50Fax : +33 3 23 60 40 85Email : [email protected]
SOTOMOB
53 Avenue de l’HippodromeBP-57- 18700 Aubigny sur NereFRANCETel : 02 48 58 07 91Fax : 02 48 58 07 91Email : [email protected]
ERGOS
40 Boulevard de la Marne BP 6821072 Dijon CedexFRANCETel : +33 3 80 71 60 49Fax : +33 3 80 78 07 76
NORITUDE INDUSTRIE
9 Bis Rue de la Gare28300 JouyFRANCETel : +33 2 37 22 20 24Fax : +33 2 37 22 24 93Email : [email protected]
CHAIRTECH CANNONE
6-10 Rue La Fontaine 38160 St MarcellinFRANCETel : +33 4 76 38 41 02Fax : +33 4 76 38 60 77Email : [email protected]
ACIAL
Route du Blanc41110 St Aignan
FRANCETel : +33 2 54 71 14 14Fax : +33 2 54 32 47 01
NARBUR
ZI Maison Rouge58240 LangeronFRANCETel : +33 3 86 59 76 00Fax : +33 3 86 59 76 03Email : [email protected]
MODERN’INDUSTRIE
55 Avenue du Stade BP-7374952 ScionzierFRANCETel : +33 4 50 98 34 44Fax : +33 4 50 96 12 94Email : [email protected]: www.modern-industrie.com
AVAS EQUIPEMENT
210 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie76650 Petit CouronneTel: +33 2 35 69 19 19Fax: +33 2 35 69 21 29
ORDIF DESIGN
Z.I. Du Moulin Capignard Rue des Vergers78580 Les Alluets le RoiFRANCETel: +33 1 39 75 57 47Fax: +33 1 39 75 58 21Email: [email protected]
HAWORTH7 Terrasse des Reflets Courbevoie92081 Paris la Défense Cedex 2FRANCETel : +33 1 41 97 41 00/+33 2 51 45 61 00 Fax : +33 1 41 97 41 97Website: www.hawortheurope.com
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ANNEX V
INTERNATIONAL FRENCH TRADE FAIRS RELATED TO OFFICE FURNITURE
Name of Fair Date
1. Salon du Meuble de Paris (International and professional trade show for furnishing and decorationParis Expo Porte de VersaillesOrganised by: COSP22 av Franklin Roosevelt75008 ParisFRANCETel:+33 1 40 76 45 00Fax :+33 1 45 63 78 24E-mail :[email protected]: www.salondumeuble.com
12-16.1.2006
2. EurotipsFurniture and interior design components exhibitionLyon EurexpoOrganised by: Sepelcom LyonBP 8769683 Chassieu CedexFranceE-mail: [email protected]: www.eurotips.net
02 – 05.3.2005
3. ApprofalTrade show for furniture providers, parts manufacturers and new categoriesParis Expo – Porte de VersaillesOrganised by: COSP22 av Franklin Roosevelt75008 ParisFRANCETel:+33 1 40 76 45 00Fax :+33 1 45 63 78 24E-mail :[email protected]: www.salondumeuble.com
13 – 17.1. 2005
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ANNEX VI
EUROPEAN AND FRENCH NORMS ON OFFICE FURNITURE
NF EN 1023-1 May 1996Office Furniture- Partitions –Part 1:dimensionsClassification index: D 62-043-1Statue: official NormThe present part of this European norm prescribes the principal dimensions of partitions, used in office.Labels support: NF 022 Ameublement (Furniture) and NF 293 Bureau Securite-Confort (Office-Security- Comfort) concerning: cupboards, seats, tables, desks, partitions and filing equipment. It certifies the security, adaptability, life span and the performance of upholstered furniture in case of fire.Regulations of certification: regulations NF 293Norms and documents associated: NF EN 527-1, NF 527-2, NF 527-3
NF EN 1023-3 September 2000Office Furniture- Partitions –Part 2 Mechanical Requirements for securityClassification index: D 62-043-2Statue: Official NormThe present part of the EN 1023 concerns partitions used in office and it prescribes the mechanical requirements for security.
NF EN 1023-3 September 2000Office Furniture- Partitions –Part 3:Testing MethodsClassification index: D 62-043-3Statue: Official NormThe present document describes the testing methods, used to verify the stability and mechanical resistance of the office partitions. The NF EN 1023-3 sets all the requirements concerning security.
NF EN 1335-1 June 2000Office Furniture- Seats used in Offices- part 1 –Dimensions-Determination of DimensionsThis part of the EN 1335 is applied to office chairs and it sets their dimensions and the measuring methods. Classification index: D 61-040-1Statue: Official Norm
NF EN 1335-2 June 2000Office Furniture- Seats used in Offices- part 2 –Security regulationsClassification index: D 61-040-2Statue: Official Norm
NF EN 1335-3 June 2000Office Furniture- Seats used in Offices- part 3 – Security TestsThe present part sets all the security methods to be applied, in order to verify the security of the office seats. Classification index: D 61-040-3Statue: Official NormAssociated documents: NF EN 1022, NF EN 1335-1, NF EN 1335-2
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NF EN 13761 December 2002Office Furniture- Visitors’ Office Chairs This document concerns visitors’ office chairs.Classification index: D 61-044Statue: Official Norm
NF EN 14073-2 March 2005 Office Furniture- Cupboards- Part 2The present document sets all the security regulations applied to cupboards used in offices. Index Classification: D 65-010-2Statue : Official NormAssociated documents : NF EN 14073-3, NF EN 14074
NF EN 14073-3 March 2005Office Furniture- Cupboards- Part 3: testing methods to determine stability and structure resistanceThe present document sets the obligatory control methods in order to determine the resistance of the cupboards’ structure. Index Classification: D65-010-3 Statue: Official Norm
NFNF EN 14074 February 2005Office Furniture – office tables and cupboards- testing methods to determine resistance and durability of mobile partsThe present norm specifies the testing methods used for the resistance and durability control of mobile parts of office tables and cupboards.Index Classification: D65-011Statue: Official Norm
NF EN 527-1 May 2000Office Furniture- office Tbles –Part 1 : dimensionsThe present European norm sets the dimensions of general use office tables.Index Classification: D62-044-1Statue: Official Norm
NF EN 527-2 April 2003Office Furniture- office tables- Part 2:mechanical regulations concerning securityIndex Classification: D62-044-2Statue: Official Norm
NF EN 527- 3 April 2003Office Furniture- Office tables and desks- Testing methods to determine the resistance and durability of mobile parts The present part of the norm EN 527 prescribes all the controlling methods, used to determine stability and mechanical resistance of office tables’ structure.Index Classification: D62-044-3Statue :Official NormDocument Associated :ISO 48
FD CEN/TR 14073-1 December 2004Office Furniture- Cupboards- Part 1: DimensionsIndex Classification: D65-010-1Statue :Official NormDocument Associated :ISO 216
XP D 61 –040-4 November 1997
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Office Furniture –Seats- Part 4: qualification of materials used for covering or stuffing office chairs.Index Classification: D61-040-4Statue :Official NormDocument Associated :NF 022 Ameublement, NF 293 Bureau- Securite- Confort
NF D 67 December 1973Terminology of office furnitureThe present norm defines the terms, which are commonly used in office furniture industry.Index Classification: D67-002Statue : Official Norm
NF D 62-041 April 1987Office Furniture –Cupboards- General Characteristics- Tests – SpecificationsThe present norm is applied to cupboards, used in offices.Index Classification: D62-041Statue: Official NormLabels support: NF 293 Bureau- Securite-Confort (Office- Security- Comfort)
NF D62-042 April 1987Office Furniture –Desks and tables- General Characteristics- Tests – SpecificationsThe present norm is applied to desks and office tables.Index Classification: D62-042Statue : Official NormLabels support : NF 293 Bureau- Securite-Confort
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