AUSTRIA – The Austrian furniture giant XXXLutz Group is accelerating its bid to become the world’s leading furniture retailer, directly challenging Ikea’s market dominance. With EUR 6.4 billion in annual revenue and 24,000 employees, the group is pursuing...
MEXICO – Between January and April 2025, Mexico imported USD 34.77 million in particleboard/MDP, registering a 10.5% year-on-year increase, according to customs data. This growth reflects the robust demand in key industries such as construction, interior design,...
BRAZIL – The International Fair for Suppliers to the Wood and Furniture Production Chain (Fimma Brasil) is taking a major step toward sustainability. Its 17th edition, scheduled for August 4–7, 2025, in Bento Gonçalves (RS), will be a carbon-neutral event...
PANAMA – From January to June 2025 (6M-2025), Panama imported USD 6.93 million in particleboard / MDP, a slight decline of 2.6% compared to the same period in 2024. The drop reflects reduced shipments from Colombia (–44.5%) and Spain (–21.1%), despite strong growth...
ITALY – SCM, one of the leading global players in woodworking technologies, continues to invest in key markets with the launch of new branches and state-of-the-art Technology Centers. These developments aim to give customers direct access to innovative...
ITALY – Fantoni, a leading Italian and international manufacturer of wood-based panels, laminates, and office furniture, has begun installing Italy’s largest photovoltaic rooftop system on its industrial facility in Osoppo. Covering 130,000 square meters—the...
FINLAND – Finnish wood specialist Koskisen, known for its century-long expertise in sustainable timber and panel products, has successfully piloted a circular economy project with retail giant Kesko. The initiative reuses discarded wooden packaging—such as...
ECUADOR – Aglomerados Cotopaxi has unveiled “Momento 2025”, a decorative surfaces collection born from the concept of natural synchronicity, blending design, emotions, and environmental awareness into a harmonious living experience. With six designs...
AUSTRIA – The Blum Group , one of the world's leading manufacturers of fittings for high-quality kitchens and furniture, closed its 2024/2025 fiscal year with EUR 2,441.48 million in sales, marking a 6.3% growth after two years of slight declines....
CHILE – Between January and April 2025 (4M-2025), Chile's wooden furniture imports reached USD 39.2 million, reflecting a 5.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to Sisduan data. This growth comes despite mixed performances among key...
GERMANY – The Hettich Group, a global leader in furniture fittings headquartered in Kirchlengern, Germany, has reinforced its climate commitment by joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). With this move, Hettich pledges to set clear, science-based...
GERMANY – IMA Schelling, a global leader in wood processing and automation, is redefining drilling technology in the furniture manufacturing sector with a new range of machines focused on precision, flexibility, and automation. The lineup includes the IMAGIC HP,...
