PERU – FSC is pleased to announce the official publication of the new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru, which covers all categories of Management Units in natural forests and plantations, including small and low intensity managed forests, as well as Non-Timber Forest Products.
BRAZIL – The ForMóbile international trade fair for the wood and furniture industry took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from July 2 to 5.
CANADA – The Board of Directors of Tafisa Canada has recently begun the search for a new CEO to succeed Mr. Louis Brassard.
GERMANY – Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a global leader for adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has achieved a major sustainability milestone: all of its manufacturing sites in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) now operate on 100% renewable electricity.
GERMANY – Following Schattdecor’s recent announcement of Roland Auer’s resignation from his position due to personal reasons effective July 15, 2024, the CEO bid farewell to employees in an emotional letter.
DENMARK – Robert Bürkle GmbH, a global leader in presses and coating technologies, has restructured its sales in Denmark, ending its partnership with Nicholaisen A/S.
USA – Ikea, the Swedish furniture giant, is establishing a small-format store in a significant retail and office project on Fifth Avenue in New York City, an area where luxury brands have faced challenges post-pandemic, deterring shoppers.
USA – MasterBrand, a leading manufacturer of residential cabinetry in North America, has completed the acquisition of Supreme Cabinetry Brands Inc. from GHK Capital Partners LP for USD 520 million in cash.
CHILE – On July 3, the FSC Forest Management follow-up audit (FSC-C108276), conducted by the Soil Association certification house, was successfully completed.
BELGIUM – BELGIUM – Felix Schoeller and other leading European decorative paper manufacturers have expressed strong support for the European Commission’s decision to launch an anti-dumping investigation into decorative paper imports from China.
USA – Rehau America recently inaugurated a 33-meter assembly line at its Sturgis, Michigan plant.
COLOMBIA – In 2023, sales from Colombia’s top 12 furniture manufacturers reached COP 1,028.5 billion, up from COP 965.8 billion in 2023, marking a 6.5% growth.
