GERMANY – The Hettich Group (Kirchlengern, Germany), a leading global manufacturer of furniture fittings , has once again been awarded the Best Place to Learn seal, achieving the recognition for the fourth consecutive time. The independent survey conducted...
USA – The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced it has completed the acquisition of GMS Inc. through its specialty distribution subsidiary, SRS Distribution Inc., for a total enterprise value, including net debt, of...
FINLAND – Finnish wood products company Koskisen is celebrating 50 years of particleboard production at its factory, established in 1975. Since its commissioning, the plant has supplied the furniture and construction industries with high-quality,...
CANADA – Georgia-Pacific has announced a USD 140 million investment in its Englehart, Ontario OSB (Oriented Strand Board) mill. The project will fund a new log processing system and expand the finished-goods warehouse. The investment marks the facility’s...
COLOMBIA – Based on customs data on Colombia's wooden furniture imports for January-June (6M-2025), the sector experienced a significant overall growth of 46.5% from 2024 to 2025, with total imports rising from USD 13,567,699 to USD 19,874,440....
USA – Stiles Machinery is celebrating its 60th anniversary, highlighting six decades of innovation, customer service, and industry leadership. Founded in 1965, the company has grown from a regional supplier into a nationwide partner for woodworking...
CHILE – In August 2022, the Falabella Group introduced Ikea to Chile through a franchise, marking the Swedish retailer’s first step into South America. Despite weaker consumer spending following pension withdrawals, the brand quickly gained traction....
ITALY – Sicam, the international exhibition of components, semifinished products and accessories for the furniture industry, will take place from October 14 to 17, 2025 in Pordenone, Italy, gathering professionals and exhibitors from more than 100 countries. The...
ITALY – Xylexpo 2026, the biennial international exhibition of technologies for the wood and furniture industry, has officially opened its early-bird registration phase, offering reduced fees to companies that confirm their participation before November 30, 2025....
USA – Interprint , one of the world's leading decor printers, has finalized a USD 22 million, 57,000-square-foot expansion of its Pittsfield, Massachusetts plant, boosting production capacity by 30% with the installation of two new state-of-the-art Jagenberg printing...
SPAIN – From September 29 to October 2, Feria Hábitat València will host its Contract 360º space, organized by Maderalia and dedicated to materials and accessories for the contract channel. In this setting, Cantisa will present its latest innovations in...
SWEDEN – Nobia, leading european kitchen furniture manufacturer, has received the prestigious BREEAM Excellent certification for its new kitchen factory in Jönköping, Sweden — a recognition of its high sustainability performance in areas such as energy...
