USA – Formica Corporation has officially rebranded its popular DecoMetal Laminates collection under the Homapal name, aligning the North American offering with the renowned German manufacturer of premium real metal and magnetic laminates based in Herzberg am...
Rev-A-Shelf Becomes Global Distributor for InnovaShelf
USA – Rev-A-Shelf, a leader in kitchen storage and organization, has announced a strategic partnership with InnovaShelf, a respected manufacturer known for its innovative shelving hardware. Under this agreement, Rev-A-Shelf will become the exclusive worldwide...
Interprint USA Names New CEO
USA – Interprint USA has announced key leadership changes. Bill Hines Jr., the current Managing Director, will step down and take on an advisory role starting June 1, 2025. Manoj Vengalil, who has been with the company since 2003, has been promoted to CEO. Vengalil,...
Schattdecor Closes 2024 with Stable Sales
GERMANY – The Schattdecor Group closed the 2024 financial year with preliminary total sales of approximately EUR 875 million, slightly below the previous year’s level. Despite economic challenges, production volumes remained stable, with 1.4 billion square meters in...
Surteco Shuts Down Dakor Due to Market Conditions
GERMANY – Surteco Group SE has announced the closure of its subsidiary, Dakor Melamin Imprägnierungen GmbH (Dakor), located in Heroldstatt. The production of high-quality melamine impregnates for the furniture and interior design industries will cease on May 30, 2025....
Timberlab Breaks Ground on Major CLT Facility in Oregon
USA – Timberlab Inc. , a subsidiary of Swinerton, has partnered with Swinerton Builders, Lindgren Development, Lever Architecture, and other stakeholders to build a 17,600 square meter cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufacturing facility in Millersburg, OR. This site...
Martijn Huisman Takes on Chief Marketing Officer Role at Interprint
GERMANY - Interprint, the global leader in printed decorative papers, has announced the appointment of Martijn Huisman as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and member of the Group Management Board, effective July 1, 2025. In this newly created role, Huisman will be...
Hettich Group Reports Strong 2024 Growth
GERMANY – The Hettich Group, a leading manufacturer of furniture fittings headquartered in Kirchlengern, Germany, reported sales of EUR 1.4 billion in 2024, a 12% increase from the previous year, following its merger with FGV. International sales accounted for 80% of...
Laminate Flooring Sales Stabilize in 2024
BELGIUM – Laminate flooring sales stabilized in 2024 following years of market fluctuations, with a slight decrease compared to 2023. Despite inflation and rising material costs, laminate flooring remains strong in the construction market. Total sales by the European...
Surteco Posts Strong Operating Results in 2024
GERMANY – Surteco Group, one of the world's leading full-service providers of decorative surfaces, has reported preliminary sales of EUR 856.6 million for the year 2024, marking a 2,6% increase compared to the previous year's figure of EUR 835.1 million. This growth...
Surteco Unveils Sustainable Edgebands
PORTUGAL – Surteco, a global leader in surface technology, has announced the launch of Circular Edge, a new line of sustainable polypropylene (PP) edgebands designed to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly materials in the furniture industry. Based on the widely...
Cantisa Launches Innovative Super Flexible, Waterproof Wood Veneer
SPAIN – Cantisa has unveiled a groundbreaking wood veneer featuring an exclusive polyester coating that enhances flexibility, waterproofing, and durability. This new product is designed to meet the challenges of curved surfaces and high-humidity environments, offering...