USA –Haworth, Inc. announced 2018 global sales of USD 2.14 billion, a 5% increase from 2017 that reflects organic growth across the globe.

USA – Masco Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded home improvement and building products, announced that it will explore strategic alternatives for its Cabinetry and Window businesses.

USA – HNI Corporation, a leading global provider and designer of office furniture and the leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products, announced sales for the full year ended December 29, 2018 of USD 2,257.9 million.

AUSTRIA – Bene, one of the leading companies of the European office furniture industry, is the first Austrian company to achieve certification under ISO 38200, the new standard recognizing a monitored chain of custody for wood and wood-based products, cork and lignified materials.

GERMANY – Nobilia, the largest kitchen furniture manufacturer in Europe, reported sales in 2018 for 1.228 billion euros, an increase of 9.1% compared to the previous year.

ITALY – For Italian kitchen manufacturer Snaidero, design has always been a window on the future – the pursuit of a form of beauty which is not an end in itself but is distinctive and stands the test of time.

USA – Fortune Magazine has recognized Steelcase as one of its 2019 “World’s Most Admired Companies” ranking, earning the first spot in the Home Equipment and Furnishings Industry category.

SLOVAKIA – Slovakian furniture manufacturer Sanas a.s. has signed a license agreement with Välinge for the use of Threespine® click furniture technology. Sanas will thereby be able to increase the quality of its furniture and is now targeting new business opportunities.

ITALY – The Report, at its first edition, offers: market size and activity trend, distribution channels and market drivers, market shares (six different price segments) for a sample of 50 kitchen furniture manufacturers that hold together approximately two thirds of the Brazilian market for kitchen furniture in value.

GERMANY – In the financial year 2018, Häcker Küchen achieved sales growth of 9% to 602 million euros (2017: 553 million euros). With this strong result, the positive development of recent years has continued.

FRANCE – Ikea Industry AB, part of the Inter Ikea Group, has accepted the takeover offer made at the end of September by P3G Industries, the Parisot and CFP owner, for the chipboard plant in Lure trading under Ikea Industry France SAS.

BRAZIL – Todeschini one of Brazil’s leading furniture manufacturers – with sales of BRL 407 million in 2017- was among the companies included in the 500 Maiores do Sul ranking, the largest and most complete business ranking of the country’s southern region.