Unfinished Furniture Association: New Message, Same Dedication

Furniture World Magazine

The Unfinished Furniture Association (UFA) has recently unveiled its new mission statement for 2004, to "actively support the growth of the unfinished furniture industry and association membership through education and awareness.” The new mission statement gives the association focus and an understanding of what UFA is all about. The Unfinished Furniture Association was officially formed in 1990 when delegates from four regional associations met in Chicagoto become a national association. Since that time,UFA has become thedriving force in educating the consumer about the benefits of purchasing real wood, unfinished furniture. 2002 was a groundbreaking year as UFAembarked on its most important program,UFA’s Brand Awareness, Real Wood Furniture Finished Your Way®. The benefits and qualities of unfinished furniture are promoted through this nationwide certification program. UFA's National Convention & Trade Show continues to grow along with the award-winning trade publication,UnfinishedBUSINESS. UFA has a membership of more than 650 retailers, manufacturers and sales representatives in the United States andCanada. “The Unfinished Furniture Association is the membership; retailers, manufacturers and sales reps,” said Dave Sommer, UFA President. “Our members produce and sell quality real wood furniture and finishing products and services. It is great to be part of such a successful organization.” For more information on becoming a member of UFA, Real Wood Furniture Finished Your Way® or other UFA programs and services, contact UFA: 17000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054; phone: 800-487-8321; fax: 856-439-0525; or visitwww.unfinishedfurniture.org