Fourth-generation woodworker Ros Broughton began his career as a carpenter, completing high-quality projects for discerning clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. But it wasn’t long before he got tired of only working for the richest of the rich. As a bespoke carpenter, he says: “We got to make some incredible things, but at the end of the day few people would ever see it or enjoy it.” With the aim of making good design and quality craftsmanship accessible to more people, he co-founded in 2016 Co-founder David Charne Fyrn (pronounced ‘fear’), a furniture brand with a focus on craftsmanship.

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A fourth-generation woodworker

Broughton’s great-grandfather grew up on a farm in northeast Connecticut (affectionately referred to as the “quiet corner” of the state) and helped revitalize the Hitchcock Chair company, an early mass producer of fine furniture in the mid-19th century. Broughton credits this family connection with nurturing his own love of woodworking, craftsmanship and Yankee prowess.

While the Hitchcock company innovated in mass-producing interchangeable chair parts, Broughton’s company found its own fertile ground by combining the warmth of wood and the strength of metal. Broughton developed a system that uses CNC machined aluminum brackets to connect the wooden legs, seat and backrest. Inside the wooden frame there is another metal connection, hidden from view, which connects the wooden stretchers and legs and thus ensures stability. Broughton explains: “Because of the way chairs are used, placed on and moved about, they almost never stand on a perfectly flat surface, so they need to flex and flex and be durable.” The patented one developed by the Fyrn team Hardware allows for just the right amount of flexibility, allowing the user to easily swap out individual parts should they ever break.

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A favorite of the restaurant industry

To prove their concept, the team tested early prototypes in one of the most challenging environments for a piece of furniture, a restaurant dining room. The Fyrn chairs were well received by customers and restaurateurs alike, and orders were soon pouring in from food service establishments across the Bay Area.

As Broughton walks through the workshop in San Francisco’s Mission District where Fyrn began producing chairs, he explains that the system’s machined components required extremely precise manufacturing (specific tolerances are 4/1000th of an inch, which is more appropriate for the aerospace than is typical for woodworking). To reliably achieve this level of precision, the team had to build a set of 30 fully custom machines to mill, drill and cut every element of the Fyrn chair. Product Development Manager, Derek McCall, demonstrated how one of the machines works by inserting a piece of milled hardwood into an automated, pneumatic milling and drilling jig that grips the stick and, with a whirr and hiss, opens the opening for one of the signature clamps von Fyrn before folding the stick back up for the worker to pick up.

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Although the brand describes its products as artisanal, the reality is a bit more complicated. The precision engineering required by the Fyrn system means there is no room for the subtle imperfections of craftsmanship. But with their exposed pipes, wires, gauges and dials, the line of machines (custom-built by Broughton and McCall) feels a little more Burning Man than Henry Ford.

Today, in a building full of artists’ studios, this workshop is used to develop new products and refine new ideas. Fyrn recently opened a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility near Reno, Nevada to meet demand for the brand’s signature chairs. And while restaurants should really only be an experiment to test shelf life, hospitality is a key revenue stream for the growing company.

The company is also expanding its offering with a range of nesting tables, launched in 2022, and a café table, which debuted at ICFF this year. Broughton explains that the café table fills an unmet need of the brand’s first supporters – chefs and restaurant owners. “We’re excited to introduce beautiful, well-made tables for a function that’s often overlooked,” he says.

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This exciting move will bring a white glove decluttering service to South Florida residents and businesses, as well as a showroom where they can buy and sell high-quality, pre-loved goods

When entrepreneur and investor Luis Perez saw a gap in the marketplace for a high-tech, white glove haul service, he decided to create one—and in 2014, Remoov was launched. Using original algorithms to automate the appraisal and resale process of pre-owned items quickly and efficiently, Remoov helps homeowners and corporations declutter by picking up unwanted goods, selling what they can for the owner’s profit, donating what can be repurposed and responsibly disposing of remaining items. After a successful 2020, due in part to the work-from-home lifestyle spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Remoov more than doubled its profits and is now going national—expanding to Miami from its headquarters in San Francisco.

With this expansion, South Florida residents will get multiple benefits, like a top-of-the-line decluttering service right at their fingertips, the ability to earn 50% of profits from their resold goods and tax benefits for donated items. Goods that can be resold will be done both online and through Remoov’s own showroom. Goods that have been earmarked for donation will be sent to different non-profit organizations in South Florida and clients thereby receive a tax compliant donation receipt. Items that cannot be sold or donated will be disposed of responsibly, in line with Remoov’s commitment to sustainability and the environment.

For consumers, using Remoov’s services is as simple as a three-step process. Customers start by taking photos of the items they want to get rid of, and either texting or uploading them to Remoov’s website with the item name, brand, original price and age. Within one business day, they’ll receive an estimate that includes the cost of the pickup—which is based solely on volume—and, after careful analysis by Remoov’s in-house appraisers, a list of which items can be resold and at what price . Finally, after accepting the estimate, customers will receive a link via text or email where they can schedule a date and time frame for pickup.

Remoov’s expansion to Miami will also come with a third location of its signature showroom, which is purpose-built so consumers can both buy secondhand goods and make money off their own. With the original showroom in San Francisco and a second now taking over a large warehouse in Doral, the company is credited with having the largest collection of quality, pre-owned items for every taste, style and budget. From well-known brands to rare finds, every item there is carefully inspected and valued by Remoov’s team of appraisers and sold at a significant reduction from its original price. Shoppers can pick up their purchases locally or have them delivered throughout the US

“When it came time to grow Remoov and move into a new market, South Florida was the obvious choice,” said Perez. “I am so excited to bring our bespoke service to Miami residents and look forward to making our purpose-built, unique showroom an indelible part of the local community.”

Following its popularity in the Bay Area, Remoov’s showroom is poised to be a hotspot for designers, realtors, commercial and residential buildings and living communities in South Florida that are staging or decorating new spaces. It’s also a top destination for anyone passionate about sustainability and finding rare luxury goods at an affordable price.

Remoov’s Miami office and showroom is located 7457 NW 55th St, Miami, FL 33166, tel: 3053175121. Hours of operation for the Remoov showroom will be MF, 9 am-5 pm, starting on February 14, 2022.

For more information about Remoov’s services, visit www.removit.com or follow @remoovit on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Remoov

Remoov is a tech-based pickup service that sells, donates, and disposes of a home or office’s pre-owned or used goods. A product of the accelerator program at 500 Startups, the San Francisco-born service uses one-of-a-kind algorithms to determine an item’s value and sells them online or in its standalone showroom and marketplace. Remoov serves the San Francisco Bay, Phoenix, and Miami communities and plans for a national expansion by the end of 2022. For more information about Remoov, visit www.removit.com or follow @remoovit on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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When entrepreneur and investor Luis Perez saw a gap in the marketplace for a high tech, white glove haul service, he decided to create one—and in 2014, Remoov was launched. Using original algorithms to Automate the appraisal and resale process of pre-owned items quickly and efficiently, Remoov helps homeowners and corporations declutter by picking up unwanted goods, selling what they can for the owner’s profit, donating what can be recycled and responsibly disposing of remaining items. After a successful 2020, due in part to the work from home lifestyle spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Remoov more than doubled its profits and is now going national—expanding to Miami from its headquarters in San Francisco.

With this expansion, South Florida residents will get multiple benefits, like a top-of-the-line decluttering service right at their fingertips, the ability to earn 50% of profits from their resold goods and tax benefits for donated items. Goods that can be resold will be done both online and through Remoov’s own showroom. Goods that have been earmarked for donation will be sent to various non-profit organizations in South Florida and clients thereby receive a tax compliant donation receipt. Items that cannot be sold or donated will be disposed of responsibly, in line with Remoov’s commitment to sustainability and the environment.

For consumers, using Remoov’s services is as simple as a three-step process. Customers start by taking photos of the items they want to get rid of, and either texting or uploading them to Remoov’s website with the item name, brand, original price and age. Within one business day, they’ll receive an estimate that includes the cost of the pickup—which is based solely on volume—and, after careful analysis by Remoov’s in-house appraisers, a list of which items can be resold and at what price. Finally, after accepting the estimate, customers will receive a link via text or email where they can schedule a date and time frame for pickup.

Remoov’s expansion to Miami will also come with a third location of its signature showroom, which is purpose-built so consumers can both buy second-hand goods and make money off their own. With the original showroom in San Francisco and a second now taking over a large warehouse in Doral, the company is credited with having the largest collection of quality, pre-owned items for every taste, style and budget. From well-known brands to rare finds, every item there is carefully inspected and valued by Remoov’s team of appraisers and sold at a significant reduction from its original price. Shoppers can pick up their purchases locally or have them delivered throughout the US

“When it came time to grow Remoov and move into a new market, South Florida was the obvious choice,” said Perez. “I am so excited to bring our bespoke service to Miami residents and look forward to making our purpose-built, unique showroom an indelible part of the local community.”

Following its popularity in the Bay AreaRemoov’s showroom is poised to be a hotspot for designers, realtors, commercial other residential buildings and living communities in South Florida that are staging or decorating new spaces. It’s also a top destination for anyone passionate about sustainability and finding rare luxury goods at an affordable price.

Remoov’s Miami office and showroom is located 7457 NW 55th St, Miami, FL 33166, tel: 3053175121. Hours of operation for the Remoov showroom will be MF, 9 am-5 pm, starting on February 14, 2022.

About Remoov

Remoov is a tech-based pickup service that sells, donates, and disposes of a home or office’s pre-owned or used goods. For more information about Remoov, visit www.removit.com or follow @remoovit on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) – San Francisco restaurants are poised to welcome guests again with the help of new technology. The city is expected to announce the move to the Red Steps on Tuesday.

When guests return to La Mar at the Embarcardero, the food and space look familiar. However, there is a patented technology hidden in its HVAC system that can safely clean the room air.

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It’s called NPBI from Global Plasma Solutions. The technology uses an electronic charge to create a plasma field filled with ions. They attach themselves to particles in the air.

“This has been used in restaurants in Japan where you kill the pathogens because you literally ionize them and they don’t – you ionize the air and they need hydrogen in the air and they can’t – and any virus is what lives in the air , can’t live. I think it would replace ventilation, ”said Monica Gandhi, infectious disease expert at UCSF.

Dr. Gandhi says the technology is a reasonable idea when San Francisco enters the Red Level. She emphasizes proper masking and distancing as critical to safety.

“When the technology is in place and they say it’s safe, let’s go and we’ll obviously monitor the numbers and see what happens,” said Jackie McAninch of San Francisco.

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In SoMa, Wagyu-focused Japanese restaurant Gozu says a hospital-grade UV light disinfection system from UV Guardian will help welcome customers back to a safe and clean environment. UV-C systems can kill pathogens in the air and come into contact with the surface when no one is present.

“Both ions and UV light serve the same purpose – that whatever hangs in the air – is swept away with ventilation – is killed with UV light or ions in the air,” said Dr. Gandhi.

As part of the Red Tier, eating is permitted indoors with a capacity of 25 percent.

“I wouldn’t say I’d rather be indoors at this point, but I would say it’s definitely an option I’m looking forward to,” said Zan Foltyniak from San Francisco.

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The last time you were allowed to eat indoors in San Francisco was at the end of September. If the announcement is made on Tuesday, the city will officially move to the Red Plain on Wednesday.

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