The Terra armchair and the Twins 3-seater sofa by EMU have officially entered the Longlist of Archiproducts Design Awards 2022 and are competing for the Winner title in the outdoor category. The winners will be announced by mid-November and then awarded on November 23, during the Archiproducts Design Awards Night in Milan. Twins is also on the list for the special Sustainability Mention, an award for products following the principles of sustainable Design, in terms of use of recyclable and biodegradable materials, production techniques that reduce polluting emissions, and minimum environmental impact during the product’s entire life cycle.

Stefan Diez, who designed the Yard and Ciak collections for EMU, has been awarded by the magazine Architektur & Wohnen as designer of the year 2022. This award will be released on October 24 at the Design Post in Cologne, on the eve of the Orgatec fair. At the same time, an exhibition curated by Diez himself will be inaugurated and EMU will be partner of the event.

Design Post Cologne
Deutz-Mülheimer Str.22A, 50679 Cologne
From Tuesday 25 to Saturday 29, October 2022
Tuesday – Friday 12pm – 8pm
Saturday 9am – 4pm

EMU contributes to the realization of the unparalleled Re-Think DAda & PLAY project of the University of Pavia, a project focused on the documentation of the historical architectural heritage and the development of virtual reality systems.
In order to carry out a valuable cultural action, the Experimental Laboratory of Didactics and Research has been enriched with works that are part of the culture of Italian design. Thus transforming this space into a storytelling and a place of inspiration for young minds, who shape their professional identity during their university time. The Re-Trouvé armchair, designed by Patricia Urquiola, has been selected among the design objects.
In addition, an 8-bit graphics video game is being developed giving the chance to navigate in real time and see the 3D models of the Re-trouvé and other interactive objects in virtual reality.

EMU is the winner of the 6th edition of the Resorts and Retreats Awards as Best International Outdoor Furniture Company 2022, an award launched and announced by LUXLife magazine. This reward underlines that the company is synonymous with guarantee, quality and design all over the world. In fact, EMU furnishings are striking for their excellent performance, as each piece is designed to withstand contract wear and tear and the worst weather conditions, both on land and in the most delicate and demanding areas of hospitality at sea. All are long-lasting, consistent with the company’s principles of sustainability and guaranteed by its historic know-how of working with and protecting metal and its philosophy of 100% Made in Italy.

EMU takes part to the 2022 edition of the contract fairs Hotel Bolzano, Orgatec and Equipe Hotel with collections that are the result of the perfect combination of design, sustainability and collaboration with international designers. EMU furnishings are striking for their excellent performance, as each piece is designed to withstand contract wear and tear and the worst weather conditions, both on land and in the most delicate and demanding areas of hospitality at sea. All are long-lasting, consistent with the company’s principles of sustainability and guaranteed by its historic know-how of working with and protecting metal and its philosophy of 100% Made in Italy. To achieve the best quality project design, with an innovative, sustainable mentality: this has always represented EMU’s value added, which has made it a universally acclaimed brand world-wide, synonymous with guaranteed reliability and top quality.

Apero, designed by Martin Drechsel, won the Schöner Wohnen BEST of DESIGN Award for the Outdoor category. Apero is a skilful contemporary reinterpretation of the German wooden seat, whose minimal and graphic appearance allows it to adapt discreetly to different environments and styles, responding to any functional requirement.

At Cersaie 2022, EMU presents furnishings with exceptional performance, the result of a sustainable, 100% Made in Italy production philosophy, and expertise acquired in more than 70 years of manufacturing experience in the production of furniture for the contract sector. Products with extremely high resistance to weathering, humidity, and salt air, such as the Twins collection, designed by Sebastian Herkner, the Terra folding armchair by LCM Marin design studio and the multifunctional and customizable modular system Camaleon, designed by Andreucci & Hoisl.

At Salone Nautico 2022, EMU, together with Umbria Nautical Cluster, presents its latest collections, an exemplary product of technological research, versatile design, and a broad range of materials and colours. A primary focus on detail and quality processes has allowed the company to experiment and innovate, bringing aesthetic and technical needs together in perfect harmony. The result are furnishings with exceptional performance, designed to withstand the most adverse weather conditions in the most delicate and demanding areas of hospitality at sea.

From 9 to 11 September 2022, EMU is Sponsor of GeckoFest, an international project promoted by Spin-A | Enhancing People, a non-profit cultural association that aims to promote, develop and share world excellence in various fields, from science to performing arts. This year the event will face the Chapter II of “Terrae. Della terra e per la terra”, a theme focused on the harmony and beauty of the Earth and on respect and conservation of our planet, but also on the importance of our traditions, our history and our culture. EMU renews its partnership confirming the deep bond with its land, Umbria, and its constant interest in protecting the environment and the circular economy.

From 5 to 11 September 2022, EMU will be the Official Sponsor of the World Padel Tour Sardegna Open, the most important international event of the “latest generation” sport that gains more and more fans every day. EMU, always in support with sporting events promoting outdoor activities, will be present on the playing fields and will also furnish the hospitality area and the players’ village. Ciak will be the official chairs of the judges on the pitch.