Benefits of membership
Why join? Well here is what the NFA can do for you.
- The National Fireplace Association (NFA) is the trade association of the fire & fireplace industry, counting amongst its membership many of the best Retail Showrooms and Manufacturers of appliances, fires and fireplaces.
- As a marketing organisation the NFA's primary objective is to promote stoves, fires and fireplaces.
- We direct customers to our Members showrooms with a clear and precise message:
Don't take a risk when purchasing a fire, fireplace or stove.
Use a member of an organisation you can trust.
Use a member of the National Fireplace Association.
Look for the NFA logo it shows your company knows its business!
Members receive a raft of benefits/services designed to:
Promote their companies and Save them money.
AND THIS IS DONE BY: -
- Increasing awareness of your products amongst the general public through:
- "The Essential Fireplace Book" whose circulation of approx. 100,000 includes a distribution with HomeStyle and Period House magazines; and
- Extensive PR that produces year round articles in national/local magazines and newspapers, including 'Fireplace Month' in September.
- Creating sales leads which are issued to members on a County basis
- Creating member awareness via the Internet, searchable database on www.nfa.org.uk . Plus a link to your own www. site.
- Listing in the Member's Directory [also printed in the Essential Fireplace Book]
- Advertising promotions:~'HomeStyle', other home interest magazines, journals & newspapers
- Reduced cost Essential Fireplace Book advertising & editorial
- Access to the technical panel for general & Document J queries
- Complimentary binder of the 10 technical information leaflets
- Note: the subscription fee includes two premises/showrooms/locations
- Members only section on the web site www.nfa.org.uk containing:
Newsletter posted quarterly
Technical & Commercial sections updated weekly e.g.
Technical:
NFA Guidelines to Section J of the Building Regulations
Part P of the Building Regulations - Electrical Safety When carrying out installations……
Commercial:
Asbestos Management Plans
Stories for inclusion in the Essential Fireplace Book
Chip & Pin
Member company details on www.nfa.org.uk including a description of what you do, are now changeable by you on-line!
Special Benefits for Manufacturers, Importers or Distributors are:
- Retailer database [approx. 1,700 companies] + separate NFA retailers database
- Editorial and Product pictures in the 'Fireplace' Month packs
- Product pictures in NFA press releases & advertising promotions
- Editorial and Product pictures in the quarterly Newsletter 'Firebrand'
The National Fireplace Association is working hard on your behalf by promoting your company as specialist Retailer and/or Manufacturer of fires, fireplaces and stoves.