ITALY – At Sicam, German décor specialist Schattdecor featured the 15/16 trends tailor-made to the requirements of the Italian market. 

GERMANY – The German Design Council has awarded the German Design Award – Special Mention 2016 to Hettich for the InLine S sliding door system and the InnoTech Atira drawer system. 

ALEMANIA – The Japan Institute of Design Promotion has awarded the InLine S sliding door system by Hettich the G-Mark symbol in the Good Design Award 2015. 

EUROPE – Formica Group Europe, manufacturer of interior surfacing solutions and the original inventor of Formica® laminate, launches a pan-European design competition and calls design students in the UK to enter and submit their concept.

U.S. – The new SurfaceSet™ 2016 Collection by Formica helps professionals stay on the forefront of design while staying on budget. 

SPAIN – From September 29th to October 1st in Barcelona’s Arpa Design Centre will take place the event Trends&Senses, a workshops that brings together experts from the world of design and habitat with architects, interior designers, manufacturers and distributors related to the sector.

ECUADOR – After a comprehensive research process, supported by feedback from the construction industry, interior decorators and designers, the Ecuadorian manufacturer Novopan create the new Alma 2015 collection, its most innovative launch of melamine panels under its Pelikano brand.

BRAZIL – More than 10,000 people participated in the 1st Art Design Village, one of the main addresses of São Paulo Design Weekend 2015 that took place from 12-16 August. 

CHILE – Wood Week 2015, held from August 26 through 30 was held at the Mopocho Station Cultural Center of Santiago. Organized by the Chilean Wood Corporation (CORMA), the event brought together about 8,000 people, including architects, builders, engineers and designers. 

U.S. – Häfele America Co., a leading global supplier of furniture and architectural hardware components, is announcing the introduction of their newly redesigned website, Häfele.com/US. 

GERMANY – The Spanish décor printer Decotec presented its new collection: Lifestyles – Decor Trends, during the prestigious Interzum fair of last May in Cologne, Germany. 

GERMANY – This year’s International Design Award (IDA), to commemorate its tenth edition, awarded prizes in two new categories: Company Prize and Public Voting.