ITALY – The latest available data (2023) shows that Italy’s top furniture companies experienced mixed results, with some achieving growth while others faced setbacks. Friul Intagli remained at the top with EUR 865.8 million in sales, although it saw...
POLAND – Belgium-based building materials firm Unilin has announced plans to build a fully automated polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation board plant in Leśnica, Poland, with operations set to begin by late 2026. The EUR 40 million facility will produce 8 million square...
GERMANY – Homann Holzwerkstoffe GmbH, a leading European supplier of thin, refined wood fiberboards (THDF), reported solid financial results for 2024, with revenue rising to EUR 369.9 million, exceeding forecasts by EUR 15.4 million. Despite market pressures and...
ARGENTINA – Egger Haus has expanded its network with the opening of a new La Casa del Carpintero store in San Juan, located at 2152 Mendoza Sur. Inaugurated on March 20, this marks the company’s first location in the province and brings its total to 42 stores...
ECUADOR – As the construction industry seeks more sustainable materials, wood stands out as a key alternative to traditional options like cement and steel, thanks to its ability to store carbon and its lower environmental impact. In this effort, Ecuador is emerging as...
RUSSIA – More than USD 430 million worth of European furniture is expected to flood the Russian market in 2025, prompting the Furniture Association of Russia (FER) to call on President Vladimir Putin to raise import duties and protect domestic manufacturers. The...
USA – Formica Corporation has officially rebranded its popular DecoMetal Laminates collection under the Homapal name, aligning the North American offering with the renowned German manufacturer of premium real metal and magnetic laminates based in Herzberg am...
GERMANY – Variations in wood particle size continue to pose a major challenge in particleboard manufacturing, affecting board strength, surface quality, and adhesive efficiency. To address this, Fagus-GreCon has introduced the 2D PARTICLEVIEW, an inline measurement...
CHINA – According to data from the Acimall Studies Office based on ISTAT figures, China’s exports of woodworking machinery (excluding tools) reached EUR 2.52 billion in 2024, marking a 9.3% increase compared to 2023. Vietnam became China’s top...
ITALY – Despite global economic challenges, the 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano welcomed 302,548 attendees underscoring the event’s international significance. The fair showcased 2,103 exhibitors from 37 countries, reinforced by a strong cultural program and...
ECUADOR – Novopan, the leading exporter of particleboard in Latin America, has inaugurated a new Pelikano Experience Center in Trujillo, Peru, reinforcing its regional expansion strategy and commitment to innovation in interior design and construction....
SOUTH KOREA – Sunds Fibertech has signed an agreement with Unidbtplus to install its advanced Internal Resin Injection System at Unidbtplus’ MDF manufacturing facility in South Korea. This next-generation technology is expected to...
