GERMANY – Sibylle Thierer, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Häfele, has been awarded the Baden-Württemberg Business Medal for outstanding entrepreneurial achievements and her contributions to the state’s economy. The award was presented on November 12, 2025,...
SLOVENIA – Titus has introduced Push Latch S3, the latest generation of its push-to-open solution for handleless cabinet doors. Designed for kitchens, living areas and office furniture, the new system delivers soft, silent and bounceless opening and gentle...
CANADA – Formica Corporation has received the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Certified Biobased Product Label for all Formica Brand Laminate and Compact products manufactured in the United States and Canada, reinforcing the company’s...
BRAZIL – Interprint marked the 10th anniversary of its Brazilian factory this November with an event that highlighted the company’s commitment to design, art and innovation in the South American market. Established a decade ago, Interprint do Brasil has...
SPAIN – The Valencian company Cantisa, a leading manufacturer of furniture edgings, has strengthened its foothold in the Middle East with its participation in Big 5 Global Dubai, one of the sector’s most influential professional events. Celebrating its...
USA – Akzo Nobel and Axalta have announced a definitive all-stock merger agreement, creating a new global coatings leader with an estimated enterprise value of USD 25 billion and combined annual revenue of USD 17 billion. Under the terms of the deal,...
GERMANY – Impress Decor, a global leader in decorative surfaces for furniture and flooring, has unveiled Horizon as its Color of the Year 2026. For the first time, the selection was developed through a global creative process involving design teams from...
USA – West Fraser announced it will permanently close its lumber mills in Augusta, Georgia, and 100 Mile House, British Columbia, by the end of 2025 following an orderly wind-down. The decision reflects ongoing timber supply challenges and weak...
SPAIN – From October 21 to 23, Barcelona hosted a new edition of Interihotel, the leading interior design event for the hospitality sector. The fair gathered thousands of contract professionals, interior designers, architects, and brands showcasing...
GERMANY – During the first three quarters of 2025, Surteco Group, a leading, full service provider of decorative surfaces, recorded sales of EUR 639.8 million, compared to EUR 662.2 million in the same period of the previous year. After accounting for the...
ITALY – The Scrigno Group has strengthened its position in the architectural and interior design sector with the acquisition of two strategic Italian manufacturers: Ecomet, a leader in thermo-acoustic wall systems and security closures, and FBP...
GERMANY – Rehau has announced an excellent result in the latest EcoVadis assessment, achieving 75 points and silver status under the Rehau Industries umbrella. The subgroups Building Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Interior Solutions, and Window Solutions,...
