GERMANY (Notifix).- Germany’s kitchen manufacturer, the Alno Group, published its preliminary financial results for the first quarter of 2012. For the first three months
Uppleva, the Ikea entertainment center that includes the electronic equipment
SWEDEN (Notifix).- Ikea launches Uppleva, an entertainment center with integrated electronic equipment. The solution consists of an LCD TV, sound system and the corresponding
Steelcase would invest EUR40m in laser technology
USA (Notifix).- According to Euwid the US office furniture producer Steelcase is planning to invest roughly €40 million in the planned conversion of its production
Ikea reaches franchise agreement with Indonesian retailer
INDONESIA (Notifix).- Inter Ikea Systems, an affiliate of the Swedish furniture giant, signed a franchise deal with Indonesian Hero Supermarket, one of the country’s largest
Income up 37% in 2011 for Carvajal Spaces
COLOMBIA (Notifix).- Carvajal Spaces (Carvajal Espacios), manufacturer of office furniture of the Mepal brand, and more recently, home furniture with the Tukasa brand, reported
Steelcase named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies”
USA (Notifix).- Steelcase Inc., the office and institutional furniture manufacturer has been recognized as one of FORTUNE magazine’s 2012 “Most Admired Companies” in the
Flat export growth for Spanish furniture in 2011
SPAIN (Notifix).- According to Anieme, the Spanish association of furniture manufacturers and exporters, foreign sales of furniture reached €1,343 million in 2011, an
Haworth sales increase 15% in 2011
USA (Notifix).- Haworth, Inc. announced that 2011 global sales reached $1.38 billion, an increase of 15% over 2010. The growth was boosted by strong results in every part
Gebesa is receiving entrees for “The 2030 Office” design competition
MEXICO (Notifix).- The design competition is sponsored by the Mexican manufacturer of corporate furniture, Gebesa, and is aimed at students whose mayors are in the areas
Kappesberg invests in capacity expansion in Tupandi
BRAZIL (Portal Moveleiro).- Currently with 100 thousand square meters of manufacturing and storing area, Kappesberg is preparing the construction of a new pavilion with
Egger records 5% growth in EBITDA to October
GERMANY (Ttjonline).- Egger Group has posted a 5% growth in EBITDA to €127m for the six months ended October 31. Group sales rose 12% to EUR975m, while the profit
Herman Miller reports strong sales and earnings in the 2Q of FY2012
USA (Notifix).- Herman Miller, Inc. announced results for its second quarter ended December 3, 2011. The company reported net sales in the quarter of US$445.6 million,