ARGENTINA – Egger Haus has expanded its network with the opening of a new La Casa del Carpintero store in San Juan, located at 2152 Mendoza Sur. Inaugurated on March 20, this marks the company’s first location in the province and brings its total to 42 stores...
ECUADOR – As the construction industry seeks more sustainable materials, wood stands out as a key alternative to traditional options like cement and steel, thanks to its ability to store carbon and its lower environmental impact. In this effort, Ecuador is emerging as...
RUSSIA – More than USD 430 million worth of European furniture is expected to flood the Russian market in 2025, prompting the Furniture Association of Russia (FER) to call on President Vladimir Putin to raise import duties and protect domestic manufacturers. The...
USA – Formica Corporation has officially rebranded its popular DecoMetal Laminates collection under the Homapal name, aligning the North American offering with the renowned German manufacturer of premium real metal and magnetic laminates based in Herzberg am...
GERMANY – Variations in wood particle size continue to pose a major challenge in particleboard manufacturing, affecting board strength, surface quality, and adhesive efficiency. To address this, Fagus-GreCon has introduced the 2D PARTICLEVIEW, an inline measurement...
CHINA – According to data from the Acimall Studies Office based on ISTAT figures, China’s exports of woodworking machinery (excluding tools) reached EUR 2.52 billion in 2024, marking a 9.3% increase compared to 2023. Vietnam became China’s top...
ITALY – Despite global economic challenges, the 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano welcomed 302,548 attendees underscoring the event’s international significance. The fair showcased 2,103 exhibitors from 37 countries, reinforced by a strong cultural program and...
ECUADOR – Novopan, the leading exporter of particleboard in Latin America, has inaugurated a new Pelikano Experience Center in Trujillo, Peru, reinforcing its regional expansion strategy and commitment to innovation in interior design and construction....
SOUTH KOREA – Sunds Fibertech has signed an agreement with Unidbtplus to install its advanced Internal Resin Injection System at Unidbtplus’ MDF manufacturing facility in South Korea. This next-generation technology is expected to...
USA – Rev-A-Shelf, a leader in kitchen storage and organization, has announced a strategic partnership with InnovaShelf, a respected manufacturer known for its innovative shelving hardware. Under this agreement, Rev-A-Shelf will become the exclusive worldwide...
USA – U.S. home improvement retailer Lowe’s has agreed to acquire Artisan Design Group (ADG) from The Sterling Groupfor USD 1.3 billion, expanding its professional customer offerings. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ADG...
ITALY – The latest financial data available for Italy's top wood-based panel companies (2023) reveals a year of mixed results. According to Acimall studies office, many companies faced revenue declines, though some managed to remain profitable. Media Profili, the...
