GERMANY - Hettich, the East Westphalian fittings manufacturer, is now an official member of the German Design Council and has been included in the 2025 edition of the publication The Major German Brands. The Council's cross-industry network connects business and...
Surteco Performance Within Forecast in 9M-2024
GERMANY – In the first nine months of 2024 (9M-2024), the Surteco Group’s sales revenues increased by 4% to EUR 662.2 million, compared to EUR 637.3 million in 9M-2023. This growth was primarily driven by the consolidation of the acquired Omnova divisions for nine...
Hawa Sliding Solutions Expands with Klein Acquisition
SWITZERLAND - On October 15, 2024, Hawa Sliding Solutions AG acquired the Klein group, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Both companies are leaders in the sliding door solutions market, and this acquisition strengthens Hawa's global position. Founded in 1931, Klein...
Leadership Transition at Schattdecor North America
USA - With the announcement of Flavio Nunes’ return to Brazil, CEO since 2015, a new team of directors will assume management of the North American unit effective October 14, 2024 The board, which will be shared between David Sheehan, CEO (Sales, Design, Marketing and...
Neodecortech Recognized Among Best Managed Companies in Italy
ITALY - Neodecortech, based in Filago and a producer of decorative papers for wooden panels and flooring for interior design, has been recognized as one of the winners of the 2024 Best Managed Companies Award. This award is promoted by Deloitte Private, in...
PhoneAlone introduces product featuring Välinge’s Threespine
SWEDEN - PhoneAlone ApS, a Danish manufacturer of soundproof telephone booths, integrates Välinge Innovation's Threespine Click Furniture technology into its new product line. The company has quickly established its innovative booths in the European market, providing...
Wilsonart Releases Its 2023 Sustainability Report
USA - Wilsonart, a world-leading engineered surfaces company, recently announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report. This report, now available on the company’s website, highlights Wilsonart’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and transparency in its...
Interzum 2025 to Highlight Circular Economy and Biobased Solutions
GERMANY - The circular economy and biobased solutions will be the focus of interzum 2025, highlighting sustainable resource management in furniture production and interior design. From May 20 to 23, 2025, the leading international trade fair will showcase various...
Grass Receives Plus X Award for Highest Customer Satisfaction in Germany 2024
GERMANY - Every year, the prestigious Plus X Award conducts a survey to identify the top brands in Germany with the highest levels of customer satisfaction. After careful evaluation of more than 11,000 votes, Grass was honored with the Plus X Award for “Germany’s...
Leitz Continues to Grow its Presence in the Expanding Indian Market
INDIA – Recently, Suresh Balakrishnan, Managing Director of Leitz India, and Jürgen Köppel, CEO of the Leitz Group, inaugurated the eighth service center in Ahmedabad, India. This new center is part of an emerging cluster for wood processing in the rapidly growing...
Metsä Group’s Carbon Capture Efforts Aim to Transform the Forest Industry
FINLAND - Metsä Group, one of the world’s largest forest industry groups, produces around 12 million tonnes of wood-based CO₂ annually and is now focused on large-scale carbon capture. Kaija Pehu-Lehtonen, the new project director, sees bio-based CO₂ as a valuable yet...
Salice Acquires Atim S.p.A.
ITALY - Salice, the Italian manufacturer of furniture fittings, has acquired Atim S.p.A., an Italian specialist in aluminum-based hardware solutions. This acquisition will enhance Salice's portfolio with innovative designs, including extendable tables and...