Australian-owned Nufurn Commercial Furniture Solutions , has recently had a US Patent 6,969,113 B2 granted for its Gladiator resin folding chair.

The patent covers any inserts in any part of a resin folding chair. Nufurn currently use steel inserts in the rear legs and seat frame for strength and stability. Nufurn designed the chair to suit the US event rental market and has an office in the United States.

The Gladiator is a more elegant option than a standard, bistro-style polypropylene chair. It is suitable for event rental companies, function centres, clubs and hotels. The chair is backed with a ten-year warranty.