ECUADOR – Ecuador’s exports of particleboard (MDP) reached USD 128.2 million between January and August 2025, a 3.5% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, according to customs data. The main change in trade flows was the rise of Peru as Ecuador’s...
USA – Ikea, the Swedish home furnishings giant, has warned its U.S. customers of potential price increases following new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imported furniture and lumber. The new tariffs, effective October 14, 2025, include...
BELGIUM – Finsa has signed a licensing agreement with Unilin Technologies to incorporate its patented Unicoat edge coating into the company’s laminate flooring portfolio, strengthening water resistance and product durability. Unicoat is a state-of-the-art...
BULGARIA – The Ministry of Environment and Water has ordered the shutdown of a Kronospan Bulgaria facility in the Cholakovtsi district of Veliko Tarnovo for failing to comply with environmental legislation, officials announced. Kronospan, a global producer...
EE.UU. – Blum Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Austrian hardware manufacturer Blum, has announced positive results for the financial year 2024/2025, which closed on June 30, 2025. The company posted a turnover of USD 380.1 million, underscoring the significance of...
