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...
Tvilum Reinforces Sustainability as a Core Manufacturing Strategy
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...
Noas Adopts Välinge’s Threespine Click Furniture Technology
SWEDEN – Noas, a leading Nordic specialist in bespoke interiors, has chosen Välinge Innovation’s Threespine click furniture technology to support both customised, architect-driven projects and continuous production. Based in Tibro, Sweden, Noas supplies...
Cecchini Italia’s Growth Driven by Design, Sustainability and Technology
ITALY – Since its founding in 2006 as a small commercial enterprise, Cecchini Italia has evolved into a structured furniture manufacturer supported by a strong distribution network. The company focuses on classic and contemporary solutions and has built its identity...
HNI Corporation Finalizes Acquisition of Steelcase
USA – HNI Corporation announced the completion of its acquisition of Steelcase Inc., officially combining two of the most prominent companies in the workplace furniture and solutions sector. The transaction comes as organizations increasingly shift back to office...
MasterBrand Maintains Profitability Despite Market Weakness
USA – MasterBrand, North America’s largest residential cabinet manufacturer, announced its third-quarter 2025 financial results, showing stable performance amid continued market softness. Net sales totaled USD 698.9 million, down 2.7% from the same period...
SBA Group Opens USD 70 Million Furniture Plant in North Carolina
USA – SBA Group, one of Lithuania’s largest business conglomerates, has officially inaugurated operations at its first U.S. furniture manufacturing plant in Mocksville, North Carolina. Representing an investment of USD 70 million, the facility has successfully...
Välinge and Forte Strengthen Partnership with ModuKlix Modular System
SWEDEN – Välinge Innovation has announced the expansion of its collaboration with Polish furniture manufacturer Forte, one of Europe’s largest producers of self-assembly furniture. The company recently unveiled ModuKlix, a modular wardrobe system featuring...
Nobia Factory Obtains Prestigious BREEAM Certification
SWEDEN – Nobia, leading european kitchen furniture manufacturer, has received the prestigious BREEAM Excellent certification for its new kitchen factory in Jönköping, Sweden — a recognition of its high sustainability performance in areas such as energy...
MasterBrand and American Woodmark Announce USD 3.6 Billion Merger
USA – MasterBrand, Inc and American Woodmark Corporation, two of the largest kitchen furniture manufacturers in North America, have signed a definitive agreement to merge through an all-stock transaction, creating a combined company with a pro forma equity value...
Sauder Lays off 150 Workers Amid Sales Slump
USA – Sauder Woodworking, one of Fulton County’s largest employers, has laid off about 150 workers, according to local news reports, due to a drop in sales, reducing its workforce to fewer than 1,000 employees. “We had to adjust our staffing levels to...
HNI to Acquire Steelcase in USD 2.2 Billion Merger
USA – HNI Corporation and Steelcase Inc., two giants of the North American contract furniture industry, have agreed to merge in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately USD 2.2 billion. The deal, expected to close by the end of 2025, will see HNI...