BELGIUM – The annual meeting of the Eumabois general assembly took place on 18 September in Dresden, Germany, bringing together national associations representing technology manufacturers for the woodworking and furniture industries. Eumabois, the non-profit...
MEXICO – Soriana is stepping up its ambitions in the home improvement market, announcing plans to significantly expand its Sodimac format across Mexico. Nearly seven years after opening the first Sodimac store in the country, the Martín Bringas family-owned...
USA – Egger North America recently welcomed Thomas Moschig, the new Austrian Commercial Counselor, and Leon Scheicher, Head of Economic, Trade and Technology Affairs, to its facility in Lexington, North Carolina. The visit offered an opportunity to...
ITALY – In a season full of global uncertainties, the furniture industry is once again confirming its strong commitment to SICAM, the International Exhibition of Components, Accessories and Semi-Finished Products for the Furniture Industry. The 16th...
GERMANY – Following its 2023 acquisition of Italian automation specialist Carmet, the IMA Schelling Group has announced a new step in its expansion strategy: the acquisition of shares in Sirio srl, based in Treviso. The move reinforces the group’s long-term...
GERMANY – Häfele is set to commission its new state-of-the-art logistics facility at Wolfsberg, with functional tests already underway in a virtual environment. Real goods and package tests will begin in the coming weeks, with the official opening scheduled for...
ITALY – In 2025, Milan-based Centro Studi Industria Leggera (CSIL) celebrates its 45th anniversary, a milestone that serves both to honor its history and to look ahead at the challenges and opportunities facing the organization and the global furniture...
USA – The International Woodworking Fair (IWF) confirmed the launch of IWF West, an all-new trade show and conference to be held August 25–27, 2027, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Designed as a mid-cycle addition to the...
COLOMBIA – Cantisa is producing edgebands and cover caps for Duratex’s decorative panels, including the new designs from the 2025-2026 Pulso Elemental Collection. Pulso Elemental is inspired by nature, with designs reflecting earth, air, forest, and light....
ITALY – CSIL’s Top 100 Kitchen Furniture Manufacturers in Europe report provides a comprehensive overview of the sector, assessing performance, specialization, market relevance, and concentration of leading producers. The study covers headquarters...
GERMANY – Egger is moving forward with the construction of its 22nd plant in Markt Bibart, Germany, backed by an investment of EUR 200 million. The facility is set to become a state-of-the-art site, focused on sustainability, modernization, automation, and...
DENMARK – Danish retailer Jysk closed the 2024/25 financial year with strong results, posting an 11.8% increase in sales to EUR 6.2 billion. The company also gained 13.7 million new customers and reported a 12.8% rise in unit sales, supported by price reductions...
