ECUADOR – As World Recycling Day was observed on May 17, recycled wood is emerging as a key material in sustainable construction, offering an effective response to the environmental challenges posed by traditional building practices. The construction industry is...
TÜRKİYE – Lignadecor, a leading manufacturer of impregnated papers, finish foils, and edgebanding materials (PVC, ABS, and PMMA) for the furniture industry, announced the closure of its edgeband production after more than two decades of operations. In a statement to...
GERMANY – Technological innovation, visionary product design, and sustainable materials took center stage at the Interzum Award 2025, a leading recognition program in the global furniture supply industry. Held biennially by Interzum, the competition attracted 146...
GERMANY – On April 29 and 30, partners of the EU-funded EcoReFibre project met at Dieffenbacher’s headquarters in Eppingen, Germany, to review progress and plan the next steps in developing recycling processes for end-of-life fiberboards. Supported by EUR 12 million...
USA – The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced first-quarter fiscal 2025 sales of USD 39.9 billion, representing a 9.4% increase compared to the same period in fiscal 2024. Despite the revenue growth, comparable sales declined by 0.3%,...
NETHERLANDS – Ikea has announced a new international research project aimed at enhancing responsible forest management and addressing global climate and biodiversity challenges. In partnership with the European Forest Institute (EFI) and Preferred by Nature, the...
BRAZIL – Eucatex, one of the largest producers of flooring, partitions, doors, MDP and MDF panels, wood fiber boards and paints and varnishes in Brazil, delivered a strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2025, with net sales reaching BRL 744.7 million,...
GERMANY – From May 20 to 23, 2025, Cologne will host interzum, the world’s leading trade fair for furniture production and interior design. With more than 1,600 exhibitors from over 55 countries, this edition will focus on the theme "Rethinking Resources: Circular and...
GERMANY - From May 20–23, 2025, Schattdecor will present its full portfolio at interzum Cologne under the motto “One design. All applications.” The goal: to bring clarity and simplicity to an increasingly complex world by offering integrated solutions from a single...
ITALY – As of May 1, 2025, the business unit of Gemma Group specializing in aluminium extrusion solutions has officially become part of the Scm Group, a global leader in industrial machinery and automation. This strategic move strengthens Scm Group’s position in...
PERU – As part of its regional expansion strategy, Masisa has formed a strategic alliance with Representaciones Martín, as the exclusive distributor of Masisa products in Peru since April 1, 2025. The distributor will operate from four strategically located...
ITALY – Biesse Group , a global leader in woodworking machinery and automation solutions for furniture and material processing industries, reported consolidated revenues of EUR 153.3 million for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q-2025), a 21.7% decrease compared to the EUR...
