GERMANY – Woodworking machinery and equipment makers continue to anchor their research and development in Germany, according to the latest VDMA (German Association of Machinery and Equipment) survey. The study shows that 84% of all R&D...
BRAZIL – Eucatex, one of the largest manufacturers of wooden panels in Brazil, with operations also in the paint and varnish, laminated flooring and doors segments, posted solid results in the second quarter of 2025, with sales reaching BRL 784.1 million,...
GERMANY – Jowat SE, a global leader in industrial adhesives, and Gannomat, a specialist in high-performance woodworking machinery, have announced a strategic partnership to optimize adhesive processes in industrial wood processing worldwide. The...
MEXICO – Following the precedent set by the footwear industry, furniture manufacturers in Jalisco are urging the Federal Government to impose a 30% tariff on imported finished furniture, mainly from China and other Asian countries. Mercedes Abundis...
USA – The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, posted sales of USD 45.3 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, up USD 2.1 billion or 4.9% from the same period in 2024. Comparable sales rose 1.0%, while U.S. comparable...
