The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) is delighted to announce a landmark achievement, having welcomed a record-breaking 86 new independent installation businesses, comprising of 121 individual installers, into its registration during September.
Aside from national retailer intakes, this surge marks the highest single-month intake in the organisation’s almost 20-year history and is a testament to its commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, sustainable business practices and professional standards across the fitted interiors sector and beyond.
Reflecting on Septembers’ intake, BIFIS CEO Damian Walters remarked, “We celebrate continued growth in 2025 in, what has been, an incredible year for the organisation so far. Whilst the skills gap largely remains an unchanged challenge for us all, it is clear that professional installers are choosing BIFIS as a powerful tool for their business and perhaps this is a sign that these businesses are needing a credible way to separate themselves from ‘the others’.”
Businesses that register with BIFIS benefit from a vibrant network of peers, access to exclusive industry insights, and a platform to influence policy and best practice. Professionals enjoy opportunities to connect with like-minded business leaders and innovators, participate in tailored workshops, seminars and training sessions, access resources and support for adopting sustainable practices, collaborate on projects that drive industry advancements, and enhance their reputation by being part of a respected and forward-thinking organisation.
With a diverse and expanding registration base, BIFIS is uniquely positioned to represent the interests of modern businesses and support their journey towards sustainable success, whilst connecting these, traditionally isolated, businesses to the wider fitted interiors industry.
BIFIS works with a cross section of businesses across the fitted interiors sector, with a redefined proposition following extensive research with its key stakeholders. From professional installation businesses who benefit from registration, our retail partners to our corporate advocates, BIFIS adopts a collaborative approach to bring about benefit to the fitted interiors sector.
For more information, visit www.bifis.org or call the team on 01375 213 199.
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