Formetiq

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What is Formetiq?

Formetiq is a workspace furniture brand including modular desking with storage, meeting tables, acoustic screens, task chairs, meeting chairs and lounge chairs.

Form. Function. Intelligent design.

Every piece of furniture our designers create aligns with our three core beliefs: it must look beautiful, work well for you and be made in the most resource-effective way.

At Formetiq we believe days spent in a well-designed workspace can be enjoyable and an improved working environment invariably brings increased productivity.

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Is Formetiq the same as Narbutas?

Formetiq is part of Arrow Group, who act as distributors for the entire Narbutas range, as well as manufacturing their own Formetiq workspace furniture and Metalicon ergonomic accessories.

All Formetiq furniture is separate to Narbutas, and is designed in-house by our development team. Formetiq seating and acoustic screens are produced by our in-house upholstery team. Arrow Group hold over £10 million worth of Formetiq and Metalicon products in stock ready for fast delivery, mostly on their own vehicles.

What is BS EN 14073?

BS EN 14073 is a European standard that sets requirements for the performance and safety of office furniture storage units such as filing cabinets, pedestals, and bookcases. This standard specifies the design and test requirements for the strength, stability, and durability of these storage units.

Cube mobile steel storage pedestals meet BS EB 14073

Some of the key requirements of the BS EN 14073 standard include:

Strength
The standard sets requirements for the weight capacity of the storage unit, ensuring that it can safely support the weight of items placed inside.

Stability
The BS EN 14073 standard sets requirements for the stability of the storage unit, ensuring that it will not tip over or become unstable during normal use.

Durability
The standard sets requirements for the durability of the storage unit, ensuring that it will withstand normal wear and tear over a long period of time. Our Cube steel storage pedestals are built to last and covered by our 10 year manufacturer warranty.

Safety
The BS EN 14073 standard sets requirements for the safety of the storage unit, ensuring that it does not pose a risk of injury to users.

By adhering to the requirements outlined in the BS EN 14073 standard, Formetiq can ensure that our products meet the necessary safety and performance requirements for use across the European market. This provides peace of mind to consumers, who can be confident that the products they are using are safe, reliable, and durable.

Cube mobile steel storage pedestals meet BS EB 14073

Our Cube steel mobile storage pedestals have been designed and manufactured to meet the BS EN 14073 standard.

Choose from black, white or grey metal in classic (410mm) or narrow (300mm) width. Each storage pedestal includes 2 personal drawers (with pen tray and drawer dividers) and 1 file drawer. Cube pedestals also offer central locking and hidden castors.

Made from over 90% recycled steel our Cube pedestals come with our 10 year manufacturer warranty.

How do I pronounce Formetiq?

Quite a few of our new dealer customers ask about our unique brand name. The video below should help.

When we launched Formetiq workspace furniture back in 2012 we felt the name perfectly summed up our design philosophy:

Form. Function. Intelligent design.

Every piece of furniture our designers create aligns with our three core beliefs: it must look beautiful, work well for you and be made in the most resource-effective way.

At Formetiq we believe days spent in a well-designed workspace can be enjoyable and an improved working environment invariably brings increased productivity.

New Formetiq seating includes premium task chairs and meeting chairs

With two new task chairs and four new meeting chairs, the Formetiq seating range now offers greater choice with the same amazing value. These contemporary chair designs are built for comfort and make an eye catching addition to any workplace design project.

With our new Formetiq upholstery up and running all our seating is now assembled and upholstered in-house by our expert team. Each chair undergoes thorough quality checks to ensure it leaves in perfect condition. We now offer a huge range of fabric choices with multiple colours and materials, from respected manufacturers.

Formetiq welcomes new member to the family.

Arrow Group are excited to announce we’ve grown our Formetiq desk range with the addition of the the new Alto 2 Sit-Stand Bench.

The Alto 2 bench includes all the premium features of the Alto 2 single desk to offer a leading back-to-back bench design, including fast height adjustment, programmable controls and advanced anti‑collision technology with adjustable sensitivity.

The addition of optional universal screen brackets and adjustable central cable tray make this bench an ideal solution for modern workplace environments where staff are increasingly requesting sit/stand arrangements or even a shared home office space.

All the electric sit/stand desks in our Alto range use ultra‑quiet motors (lower than 50dB), offer smooth height adjustment (no juddering) and are quick to assemble (under 10 mins).

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