advertorial Q&A with aspects furniture international What else should we know about your company? Our goal is to continue to build on our over 40 years of experience with higher standards that include improved value, engineering, design assistance and service. Our complete hands on approach continues to define us today as a leader in custom case goods and upholstery worldwide. How has you company changed over the last 5 years? We have evolved over the past 5 years with the expansion of hospitiality growth globally. This has allowed us to expand and enter international markets as we today manufacture in 4 countries including the US and Southeast Asia. What is your company's philosophy toward customization? Aspects foundation 14 years ago was based on the concept of customization. Our inception began making only custom public space items. That success moved us today to a complete full service manufacture. We strive today to encourage small custom items and production runs using the most current materials and methods driving industry trends. 030 May 2015 hospitalitydesign.com Describe you company in one sentence AFI is a global leader in the manufacturing of custom case goods and upholstery with unprecedented service and a hands on approach that includes all facets your project. What does partnership mean to your company today? AFI was built on the premise that if you build it better and on time that customers will find you. That philosophy and service, built through a close partnership has allowed us to continue to grow and retain our customer base. We today have repeat business of 98%. What predictions do you have for 2015? Based on the continued international travel primarily from Asia and positive global economic forecasts 2015 will be very good. Based on the current back log for 2015 to date it will be another record breaking year.http://www.hospitalitydesign.com