Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions Joins the Prestigious Furniture Industry Research Association

Sam Coggin • June 7, 2023

Forging a Sustainable Future: Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions Joins Forces with the Furniture Industry Research Association

We are delighted to announce that Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions has officially become a member of the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA). Founded in 1949, FIRA is the largest furniture association in the UK and supports the entire furniture supply chain across all sectors.


FIRA is a not-for-profit membership-based organisation, run by the industry for the industry. This illustrious association enables access to unrivaled knowledge from a vast array of areas: from standards and research, to regulation updates, to the financial performance of the sector. This opportunity allows us to tap into their profound knowledge and continue developing innovative and sustainable office solutions.


Joining this esteemed association aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering high-quality and sustainable office furniture. As a member, we will now be at the forefront of industry trends and insights, thereby ensuring that our product offerings remain on the cutting edge of design, sustainability, and functionality.


A key aspect of FIRA membership is the opportunity to benefit from discounts on testing and training with their service provider, FIRA International. As a full member, we will be entitled to 'voucher credits' which can be redeemed against testing, consultancy, and training from FIRA International. This will not only enhance our quality assurance capabilities but will also foster continued learning and development for our team.


At Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions, we continually strive to better our products and services. By aligning ourselves with FIRA, we reassert our commitment to delivering superior sustainable office solutions to our customers. We eagerly anticipate the mutual benefits that this relationship will bring, not only to us as an organisation but also to our valued customers.


This milestone represents a significant step forward for us. Membership in FIRA is an acknowledgement of our commitment to excellence and sustainability in the office furniture industry. We want to assure our customers that they can continue to expect the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and service that have become synonymous with Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions.


We are excited about this new journey and look forward to the incredible advancements and improvements that this membership will inevitably bring about. As we navigate this new chapter, we want to thank all of our customers for their ongoing support and trust in our brand. Rest assured, our dedication to providing the best sustainable office solutions remains unwavering.


Here's to a sustainable future, with FIRA and Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions leading the way!

One Size Doesn't Fit All: The Benefits of Resizing and Repurposing Office Desks

By Ida Gorecka • September 8, 2025
Your office transformation is approved. Budget's signed off. New layout's finalised. There's just one problem: those 1600mm executive desks that worked perfectly in the old corner offices are now 400mm too wide for your new collaborative pods. The reception desk you spent £3,000 on last year? It's the wrong height entirely for your rebrand. Most facilities managers would see this as a disposal problem. Skip hire , landfill tax , 12-week lead times for replacements. But what if that's completely backwards? What if the furniture that doesn't fit isn't a problem to solve, but an asset to unlock? Every year in the UK, around 1.2 million desks and 1.8 million office chairs are sent to landfill and only 14 % of them are being reused (Source: WRAP , Lancashire Business View ). Those old, "wrong-sized" desks you're planning to skip? They can be professionally refurbished and resized to your exact specifications in 7-10 days , at 40-70% less than new , with zero waste and a 12-month warranty . This article is for facilities managers, procurement leads, and fit-out teams who want practical, product-focused solutions. You’ll see when resizing and repurposing makes sense, the savings it delivers, the compliance boxes it ticks, and how to roll it out step by step. Curious what your current desks could deliver if resized or refurbished? Book a free assessment - we’ll map options, costs, and timelines for you.

Why Paying More Isn't Always Better: The Smart Choice of Refurbished Ergonomic Chairs

By Ida Gorecka • August 19, 2025
Refitting an office today means juggling a lot: tighter budgets, faster timelines, and pressure to deliver on ESG goals. And when it comes to ergonomic chairs, the one piece of furniture an office team relies on every day, many assume paying more for “new” automatically means better. But that’s no longer true. Refurbished ergonomic chairs offer the same comfort , durability , and support as new, backed by warranties , come with less cost and with far shorter lead times . For facilities and procurement teams, that means more budget freed up for other priorities, and fewer delays holding back your project. At Coggin SOS, we work with organisations that once assumed refurbished meant second-best. Until they saw the results. High-performance, fully warranted ergonomic chairs. Fast delivery. Circular outcomes they could actually report on. And savings of up to 80% compared to new (check out our case studies here ). In this article, you’ll learn what refurbished office chairs really offer in practice, why they’re becoming a preferred option for FM teams and procurement leads, and how your next fit-out or move could be both greener and smarter than you think. Thinking about your next office project? Contact our team and see how premium refurbished ergonomic chairs can give you comfort, savings, and sustainability in one.

Beyond Recycling: The Role of Office Furniture in a Truly Sustainable Economy

By Ida Gorecka • August 7, 2025
If you're here, you're probably managing a lot. A relocation, a refurbishment, or a growing ESG brief. Maybe you’re under pressure to meet sustainability targets, stay on budget, and deliver results your team and clients can actually see. And right now, office furniture might not be on your radar. But it should be. In most organisations, furniture is still treated as an afterthought. It’s functional, it’s bulky, and when it’s no longer needed, it’s often sent straight to landfill. But here’s the truth: when you start thinking of office furniture as a strategic asset within the circular economy , everything changes. For your budget . Your carbon reporting . Your project timelines . Your reputation . This article is for you if you’re tired of defaulting to skips. If you want smarter ways to meet ESG goals without blowing your budget. If you’re ready to make office sustainability a measurable advantage - not just a checkbox. We’ll show you just how much office furniture is wasted each year, what it’s really costing your business, and how the circular economy can apply directly to your projects. You’ll learn how organisations like yours are saving thousands, avoiding skips entirely, and turning unwanted furniture into reportable ESG wins - plus practical steps to get started today. Curious what your office clearance could be worth? Get in touch with our team for a free circular furniture audit.