ITALY – Global furniture consumption is expected to grow by around 1% in current USD in 2026, according to forecasts from Italian market research institute CSIL. However, the sector will continue to be affected by trade policy uncertainty and the impact of tariffs...
AUSTRIA – The Egger Group closed the first half of its 2024/2025 financial year (ended 31 October 2024) with consolidated sales of EUR 2.1 billion, down 0.2% year on year, reflecting difficult conditions in construction, weak consumption, global conflicts...
CHILE – Sodimac Chile has placed its digital channel at the center of its growth strategy, targeting e-commerce to account for around 20% of total sales by 2030. The company, part of the Falabella group, launched a specialized “superstore” online model in...
GERMANY – Sibylle Thierer, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Häfele, has been awarded the Baden-Württemberg Business Medal for outstanding entrepreneurial achievements and her contributions to the state’s economy. The award was presented on November 12, 2025,...
USA – Hexion Inc. has sold its manufacturing site in La Grande, Oregon, to long-standing customer Kronospan, marking a strategic move for both companies. The transaction supports Kronospan’s plans to improve manufacturing efficiency while...
GERMANY – German furniture industry associations will organize a business development trip to the United States from May 11 to 15, 2026, targeting small and medium-sized German furniture companies seeking to expand in the world’s second-largest...
DENMARK – Jysk, one of the largest global furniture retailers, has engaged all of its suppliers in setting Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)–validated climate goals, with 94% of its suppliers—measured by emissions—committing to set...
SLOVENIA – Titus has introduced Push Latch S3, the latest generation of its push-to-open solution for handleless cabinet doors. Designed for kitchens, living areas and office furniture, the new system delivers soft, silent and bounceless opening and gentle...
GERMANY – Egger, one of the main global wooden panel manufacturers, has successfully completed the modernization of its oriented strand board (OSB) plant in Wismar, Germany, bringing the facility back into operation five days ahead of schedule after a 52-day...
USA – Ikea plans to increase sourcing from U.S. factories as tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration have raised the cost of importing products such as mattresses, sofas and bookcases, a company executive told Reuters. The move...
ITALY – Scm Group has announced the upcoming edition of Open House Rimini 2026, to be held from March 12 to 14 at its Technology Center in Rimini, Italy. The event will once again position the company at the forefront of innovation in the woodworking and furniture...
DENMARK – Sustainability remains central to Tvilum’s corporate strategy as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture. The company continues to strengthen its commitment to reducing environmental impact while delivering...
