DENMARK – Tvilum invested in a fully automatic foil wrapping system that dramatically increases their capabilities and meets the increasing demand for U and L-shaped edge profiles and finishes.

GERMANY – IMA Klessmann GmbH has signed a EUR 8.5 new machinery contract with Häcker Kitchen, one of the largest kitchen manufacturers in Germany.

U.S. – HNI Corporation announced sales for the fourth quarter ended January 3, 2015, of USD 646.7 million and net income of USD 7.1 million.  For fiscal year 2014, the Corporation reported sales of USD 2.2 billion and net income of USD 61.5 million.

U.S. – IKEA announced it is submitting final plans to the City of Joliet, IL that would advance the development of its previously approved Midwestern distribution center.

IKEA’s total sales in FY2014 (September 1, 2013 – August 31, 2014) increased by 5.9% from last year to EUR 28.7 billion. Together with the rental income from the shopping centers business, total revenue amounted to EUR 29.3 billion (+2.8%). The Group’s net income amounted to EUR 3.3 billion for the 2014 financial year.

U.S. – IKEA announces the launch of Sektion, a new, versatile kitchen system that will hit U.S. stores on February 2, 2015.

BRAZIL – The e-commerce of home and decor in Brazil has handled almost R$ 1 billion only in the first semester of 2014, according to e-Bit – institution that evaluates the satisfaction of Brazilian consumers in their online purchases.

U.S. – Masonite International Corporation, the undisputed international leader in interior doors, announced steady sales growth of 8.2% and a net profit for the second quarter of 2014, putting the company back in the black after it suffered a loss in the same quarter last year.

BRAZIL – According to information from the publication Wood Based Panels, Todeschini SA Indústria e Comércio, one of Brazil’s largest furniture makers.

SPAIN – Cancio Furniture, Carinbisa and Forest Habitatwill develop their international business with the support of the Spanish Confederation of Timber Businesses, CONFEMADERA HABITAT, the Spanish Federation of Habitat Businesses, FEDERHÁBITAT, and the strategic consulting and business development company, International Strategic Partners Consulting, ISP Consulting.