BRAZIL – According to the monthly survey from IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics), furniture production in November 2015 was down by a significant 22.9% against the same month of 2014. 

U.S. – Sales for the FDMC 300 group of companies grew 7 percent in 2015 to USD 46.4 billion over 2014, according to the publication’s estimate. It was the fourth consecutive year of sales growth for the FDMC 300, a group of the 300 largest cabinet, furniture, millwork, store fixture, office/contract and component producers in North America.

GERMANY – Alno AG, one of the largest global kitchen furniture manufacturer, has gained Shun Hing Electric Works &Engineering Company Ltd., Hong Kong China, (“Shun Hing”) as another investor. 

GERMANY – Häcker Kitchens has developed a modern shelving system with sliding for both base and wall cabinets. 

SPAIN – Finsa has just launched Atempo, a collection of components for high-quality kitchens featuring contemporary aesthetics and ergonomics. 

U.S. – HNI Corporation announced sales for the third quarter ended October 3, 2015, of USD 615.9 million and net income of USD 40.8 million. 

USA – Ashley Furniture, a privately owned company and one of the largest furniture manufacturers globally, started Phase 13 of its expansion plan in its manufacturing complex in Ecru, Mississippi, USA. 

U.S. – Masonite International Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of USA Wood Door (“USA”). USA is a wholesaler and fabricator of architectural and commercial wood doors in the Eastern United States.

SWEDEN – Worldwide sales of IKEA Group amounted to a total of 31,900 million euros at the end of fiscal year 2015 (September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015), growth of 11.2%. Same store sales (SSS) growth was 5.1%.

CANADA – Canadian furniture manufacturer Dorel Industries Inc. announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015. 

DENMARK – Danish furniture group BoConcept has so far predominantly been operating in the market for domestic furniture and interior design, but recently, the group has also supplied furniture for an increasing number of interior design projects in areas such as hotels, meeting rooms, lounges and furnished apartments, Wood Supply writes.

U.S. – Door manufacturer Masonite International Corporation reported a net sales drop of 2.8% to USD 476.4 million in the three months ended June 28, 2015, from USD 490.2 million in the comparable period of 2014.