Häfele and Martek join as corporate members

We are delighted to welcome Häfele and Martek as corporate members.

Häfele is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of furniture fittings and architectural hardware, with subsidiaries in 150 countries. Häfele UK operates from Rugby, Warwickshire and employs over 420 people.

Martek designs, manufactures and installs specialist bespoke joinery. Founded in 1982 and based in Croydon, London, the company’s chief markets include specialist architectural joinery, healthcare and education, international multiplex cinema industry, commercial catering and high end residential and hotel.

Corporate membership provides opportunities for companies involved in the furnishing sector to directly participate in the industry’s only charitable organisation.

Membership contributions are critical to the Company’s ability to deliver much needed support for welfare, education and excellence. As corporate members, each company has the opportunity to nominate up to three senior executives to become corporate liverymen.

Dr Tony Smart MBE, Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company, said: “We are delighted to welcome Häfele and Martek as corporate members. Our corporate members are of the greatest importance to us – and to the future of furnishing. All members, individual or corporate, are invited to participate in the many events in the city livery calendar, which are great for networking, entertaining, as well as having fun.”

Craig Chambers, managing director at Häfele, said: “Häfele is delighted to become corporate members of The Furniture Makers’ Company. As a family-run business which prides itself on a progressive attitude to innovation within the furniture industry, we are very excited to work in partnership with a charity that shares our vision for a thriving industry, underpinned by education and support.”

Kirsty Carnell, marketing manager at Martek, said:  “We have been manufacturing specialist bespoke joinery for over 35 years and are proud to be corporate members of The Furniture Makers’ Company. We see great value in assisting to educate those at the start of their career by sharing our knowledge and expertise. Aligning ourselves with the charity allows us to give something back to the industry and the team at Martek are excited about getting involved in networking and fundraising events.”