GERMANY – Germany’s furniture industry showed signs of stabilization in the first quarter of 2025, with export levels nearly matching those of the same period last year. According to preliminary foreign trade statistics from the Federal Statistical Office,...
BRAZIL – Schattdecor Brazil, a global leader in decorative paper for the furniture industry, has confirmed its participation in FIMMA Brasil 2025, taking place from August 4 to 7 in Bento Gonçalves (RS), Brazil. This key trade fair is one of the most important...
SPAIN – Cantisa, the Spanish company specializing in the manufacturing of edgebanding solutions, has confirmed its participation in Tecno Mueble Internacional 2025, to be held from August 13 to 16 in Guadalajara, Mexico. As one of the leading trade fair in...
ITALY – Biesse, the global leader in advanced machinery for wood, glass, and stone processing, concluded a successful participation at Ligna 2025, held in Hannover from May 26 to 30, where it unveiled its entirely renewed product portfolio for the first time. Located...
ECUADOR – Ecuadorian wood panel manufacturer Novopan has obtained ISO 50001 certification, confirming the successful implementation of an Energy Management System (EnMS) aligned with international standards. The certification enables the company to improve...
NETHERLANDS – Swedish forestry cooperative Södra, owned by 52,000 forest owners and a key pillar in Sweden’s forest industry, has finalized the acquisition of 100% ownership in Dutch company Smartt Timber B.V. The move consolidates Södra’s presence in the...
MEXICO – In the first quarter of 2025, Mexico imported USD 64.9 million in wooden furniture, reflecting a 5.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. China remained the top exporter, supplying USD 22.5 million (+9.0%). Italy followed with USD 9.4 million...
GERMANY – From May 26 to 30, Ligna 2025 gathered the global woodworking and processing industry in Hanover, featuring 1,433 exhibitors from 49 countries over 114,078 sqm. The show welcomed 78,000 attendees, matching the turnout of 2023, and delivered momentum and...
PERU – Global wood panel manufacturer Kronospan and Peruvian distributor Grupo Jocema have announced a strategic alliance, making Jocema the exclusive distributor of Kronospan products in Peru since January this year. The announcement was made at Universidad ESAN last...
PERU – Peru’s imports of particleboard / MDP totaled USD 63.6 million between January and May 2025 (5M-2025), reflecting a 16.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was driven by higher volumes from top importers and notable surges from key...
USA – Swiss Krono Group, a leading supplier of wood-based materials, has entered into an agreement to acquire the particleboard and engineered wood siding manufacturing facilities of Collins Pine Company in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This strategic...
IRELAND – According to a new report added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering, titled "Saudi Arabia Furniture Market by Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F", Saudi Arabia’s furniture market was valued at USD 7.23 billion in 2024 and is...
