ITALY – According to a recent CSIL report, the ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture sector in Europe now represents an estimated EUR 15.5 billion, accounting for nearly 20% of the total furniture market. From 2019 to 2024, it recorded an average annual growth of...
ESPAÑA – Spanish company Cantisa, a specialist in premium edgebanding, is making strong inroads into Latin America with its high-quality products. Among them, the thick wood edgeband has emerged as the top choice for manufacturers of high-end veneered furniture,...
BRAZIL – Munksjö, a leading global manufacturer of décor paper, has successfully started up its modernized PM7 paper machine at its Caieiras plant, located in the São Paulo metropolitan region. This marks the completion of the company’s largest investment in...
ITALY – Biesse , global leader in manufacturing machinery and software solutions for processing wood and other materials, has officially announced the resignation of Dr. Massimo Potenza from his roles as Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, and...
GERMANY – Impress Group , a leading manufacturer of decorative surfaces, had a strong presence at Interzum 2025, the leading global trade fair for furniture and interior design suppliers, held in Cologne, Germany. www.julianhuke.com The company introduced its...
BOLIVIA – Egger Haus marked a new milestone in its regional growth with the opening of its first store in Bolivia on June 12, in partnership with Cominma. Located at Av. Beijing 2744 in Cochabamba, Egger Haus Cominma becomes the 43rd location of this specialized...
COLOMBIA – In the first quarter of 2025 (1Q-2025), Colombia’s particleboard imports fell sharply by 23.3% compared to the same period in 2024. The total value imported from January to March reached approximately USD 30.7 million, down from USD 40 million the...
BRAZIL – Swiss timber company Precious Woods, a global leader in sustainable management of tropical forests, plans to double its operational area in Brazil, where it currently manages around 575,000 hectares in the state of Amazonas. In 2024, its Brazilian...
GERMANY – At LIGNA 2025, held from May 26–30 in Hannover, Siempelkamp not only unveiled its latest innovations for the wood-based panel industry but also introduced a major brand transformation under the slogan #WeAreOneSiempelkamp. The company has moved to a...
ITALY – The global furniture trade experienced a modest rebound in 2024, following a 9% contraction in 2023, according to the latest “World Furniture Outlook 2025/2026” report released by CSIL (Centre for Industrial Studies). After years of strong growth, the...
SWEDEN – Välinge Innovation is advancing its leadership in flooring and furniture innovation with a major technological breakthrough developed in collaboration with Covestro, a global leader in high-performance polymer materials. The two companies have created a...
COLOMBIA – Colombian conglomerate Organización Corona has formally submitted a Voluntary Exit Notification to Grupo Falabella, activating a mechanism outlined in their shareholders’ agreements. The notification signals Corona’s decision to sell its minority...
