GERMANY – German wood materials manufacturer Homanit will invest USD 250 million to open its first U.S. MDF production facility in Clarendon County, South Carolina, marking the area’s largest economic development project in 20 years. The plant is expected to...
GERMANY – During the recent Interzum trade fair, the European Panel Federation (EPF) shared preliminary figures for 2024 and its outlook for 2025, highlighting a modest production increase of 1.9% compared to the previous year. The announcement was made during a...
SPAIN – According to data from ESTACOM, Spanish furniture exports recorded solid growth of 6.7% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching EUR 786 million. This represents a significant rebound compared to the same period in 2024, when exports had declined by 2.7%....
USA – The U.S. work-from-home furniture market is experiencing sustained growth, driven by permanent remote and hybrid work models across industries. According to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com titled "United States Work from Home Furniture Market by...
GERMANY – Spanish manufacturer Cantisa, specialized in edge banding for the furniture and interior design industries, took part in the latest edition of Interzum, the world’s leading trade fair for furniture components and materials. The event, held in Cologne, also...
ITALY – Biesse S.p.A., a global leader in machinery and technology solutions for processing wood, glass, stone, metal, and advanced materials, has completed the business integration of U.S.-based companies GMM USA Inc., Bavelloni America Inc., and Techni...
USA – Tennessee-based e-commerce brand RaraRTAcabinets is entering the U.S. kitchen and bath cabinetry market with a fresh approach: high-quality, ready-to-assemble (RTA) cabinets delivered fast and affordably nationwide. Backed by a 20-year warranty and...
UNITED KINGDOM – Kronospan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of wood-based panels , has officially inaugurated its new Design Centre in the heart of Clerkenwell, London’s premier design district. More than just a showroom, the centre serves as a creative...
GERMANY – Amid the dynamic setting of Ligna 2025, the leading global trade fair for the woodworking industry, SCM Group S.p.A., a leading producer of woodworking technology, has officially appointed its new Board of Directors for the 2025–2027 term and approved...
PORTUGAL – On the eve of World Recycling Day, wood-based panel manufacturer Sonae Arauco announced a major milestone: the incorporation of 809,000 tons of recycled wood into its finished products in 2024, equivalent to 33% of its global production. This marks an...
SWEDEN – Sunds Fibertech, a leading provider of machinery and services to the panelboard industry, is significantly expanding its environmental systems business through two strategic acquisitions. On May 21, Sunds Fibertech signed an agreement to acquire Advanced...
GERMANY – B. Maier Zerkleinerungstechnik GmbH, a long-standing name in wood processing technology, is now operating under the new name Dieffenbacher Bielefeld GmbH. The change reflects a deeper integration with the Dieffenbacher Group, which has owned the...
