USA – The Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor from the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), was recently presented to Kevin J. Sauder, the President and CEO of Sauder Woodworking in Ohio.

POLAND – The board of directors of the polish furniture manufacturer Forte SA made the decision to restructure the workforce to align with the current demand situation, which entails a reduction of approximately 10% in the workforce. The company will initiate discussions with labor unions to facilitate this process.

Nobia Sales Down 18% in 3Q-202

SWEDEN – Nobia, one of the largest kitchen furniture manufacturers in Europe, is experiencing the impact of the current market dynamics. Notably, both private customer business and project business witnessed a decline in the third quarter.

SERBIA – The interest in Välinge Innovation’s revolutionary Threespine click furniture technology continues its global growth. The latest addition to their base of licensees is the well-respected Serbian furniture manufacturer, Lamex d.o.o.

GERMANY – In spite of the current challenging market conditions, Nolte Küchen, one of the largest kitchen furniture manufacturers in Germany, is committed to its investment plans.

UNITED KINGDOM – Nobia has confirmed the completion of the sale of its freehold manufacturing property located in Dewsbury, United Kingdom.

INDIA – Haworth, a US-based global furniture manufacturer with a revenue of USD 2.5 billion, is set to expand and fortify its presence in India to tap into the rapidly growing domestic market.

USA  – MasterBrand, Inc., the biggest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America, has earned recognition as one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today, the foremost publication for safety professionals in the United States.

GERMANY – Since August 1, 2020, the RAL geographical guarantee of origin “Furniture Made in Germany” (RAL-RG 0191) has been used by consumers as a decision-making aid when buying furniture.

UNITED KINGDOM – MillerKnoll is progressing to reduce its carbon footprint from operations and products by 50% by 2030. One of the ways the company plans to meet this goal is by investing in renewable energy.

GERMANY – Maja Mobelwerk, a prominent German ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture manufacturer headquartered in Wittichenau, has declared its intention to cease production by the end of December 2023.

USA – Cabinetworks Group, the second-largest kitchen cabinet manufacturer in the U.S., is moving its headquarters from Ann Arbor to Livonia: It plans to hire 110 employees for a USD 14.2 million expansion in Michigan.