GLOBAL IMPACT, LOCAL HEART While proudly New Zealand-made, Furnware’s influence now spans the Asia-Pacific region. Their expansion into Australia was a natural first step, beginning in Melbourne where procurement barriers were fewer. Southeast Asia followed soon after, led by a wave of Kiwi and Aussie educators taking leadership roles in international schools. “They knew us from home,” Whyte recalls, “and they wanted that same quality, ergonomic, researchbacked furniture for their schools abroad.” With a growing presence in Hong Kong, Singapore, and beyond, Furnware’s emphasis on quality and durability has positioned them as a trusted partner in the international education sector.Their furniture is built to last at least ten years, providing both economic and environmental advantages over cheaper imports. Still, Furnware remains fiercely committed to local 97 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 08 FURNWARE
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