GERMANY – The Jowat Forum 2024, held on June 18th in Detmold, was a resounding success, attracting 120 participants and featuring 10 inspiring speakers from various sectors of the construction and adhesive industries.

AUSTRIA – Julius Blum GmbH, a leading Austrian manufacturer of high-quality kitchen and furniture hardware, has published its first sustainability report for the 2022/2023 fiscal year.

CHINA – Kesseböhmer, a global leading supplier of kitchen interior fittings, celebrated a milestone in mid-June with the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its plant in Changzhou/Jintan, China.

GERMANY – Schattdecor and Fine Decor are concluding their partnership, with Schattdecor SE selling its 50% stake to Fine Decor founder Hasan Sekmann.

GERMANY – At the recent architect@work trade fair in Munich on June 5th and 6th, Hettich, a global leading fittings manufacturer, unveiled its latest innovation: “RoomSpin,”.

BRAZIL – After two years since its last presentation at ForMóbile, which highlighted the transformation of environments in the post-pandemic era, Schattdecor, a global leader in the decorative paper printing industry, is ready to participate in the 2024 edition.

USA – Following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to ban most uses of methylene chloride due to health risks, Wilsonart, a global leader in engineered surfaces, highlights its Nonflammable adhesives NF700, NF740 Aerosol & Canister series, and NF940 Bulk Contact series.

ITALY – The publication “Adhesives in the Furniture Industry” offers a comprehensive exploration of adhesives in wood and furniture production, spanning over 300 pages and divided into nine chapters.

BRAZIL – Despite the challenging environment, Schattdecor Brazil continues to look to the future, focusing on constant improvement.

GERMANY – Annually, the German Design Council distinguishes products that pioneer innovation, providing notable value to users and the environment.

SWEDEN – Darko Pervan, founder of Välinge Innovation, has been named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ in the Höganäs municipality of Sweden for his exceptional innovation skills and committed leadership.

ITALY – The Italian government, through the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, has allocated over 13 billion euros for the “Transition 5.0 Plan” in 2024/2025.