About AHEC 

AHEC, the American Hardwood Export Council, is the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry. For over 30 years, AHEC has built a distinctive global reputation through design-led collaborations, research-driven projects and high-profile exhibitions that demonstrate the performance and sustainability of American hardwoods. By placing design at the centre of its work, AHEC continues to engage the global design community in meaningful dialogue around materials, environmental responsibility and the future of making. 

americanhardwood.org 

@ahec_europe 

Mitre & Mondays 

Mitre & Mondays are a London-based studio designing and manufacturing objects and spaces that help connect people to the material world around them. Their motivating force is that design should present a future for everyone, proving you can offer solutions to the social and environmental challenges of the day, whilst inspiring curiosity and excitement. Designing for disassembly, reuse and repair, Mitre & Mondays go beyond sustainability, focusing on the social and environmental impact of production, building on their knowledge of circular systems and regenerative materials. 

mitreandmondays.co.uk 

@mitreandmondays 

Benchmark  

A powerhouse of craft, Benchmark is one of the UK's leading furniture-makers. Founded by Terence Conran and Sean Sutcliffe in 1984, the company has a mission to create furniture that contributes to human health and wellbeing, using natural, sustainable and non-toxic materials. With workshops in Berkshire and Dorset, Benchmark works with many of the world's leading architects and designers on commercial and residential projects. From forest to finished piece, Benchmark is positioned as a leader in sustainable enterprise. Its approach marries forward-thinking design with exemplary levels of craftsmanship and creativity, producing furniture that exudes natural warmth and soul.  

benchmarkfurniture.com 

@madebybenchmark