GERMANY – Surteco Group SE has announced the closure of its subsidiary, Dakor Melamin Imprägnierungen GmbH (Dakor), located in Heroldstatt. The production of high-quality melamine impregnates for the furniture and interior design industries will cease on May 30, 2025....
USA – Timberlab Inc. , a subsidiary of Swinerton, has partnered with Swinerton Builders, Lindgren Development, Lever Architecture, and other stakeholders to build a 17,600 square meter cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufacturing facility in Millersburg, OR. This site...
GERMANY - Interprint, the global leader in printed decorative papers, has announced the appointment of Martijn Huisman as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and member of the Group Management Board, effective July 1, 2025. In this newly created role, Huisman will be...
CHINA – China’s National Development and Reform Commission has announced the creation of a state-backed venture capital fund focused on robotics, AI, and cutting-edge innovations. The long-term fund, aiming to raise nearly USD 138 billion over 20 years, will draw...
ITALY – CSIL has released the updated edition of its Research Report on the Kitchen Furniture Market in North America, covering the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. With a market valued at over USD 20 billion, North America accounts for over a third of global demand. Despite...
GERMANY – In less than two months, interzum 2025 will take place in Cologne from May 20 to 23, bringing together global suppliers from the furniture and interior design industries. With preparations in full swing and strong registration numbers, the event reaffirms...
GERMANY – Travel to Ligna 2025 fairgrounds free of charge and CO₂-neutral within the greater Hanover area, thanks to the new Climate Ticket, available from March 21, 2025. Deutsche Messe, in collaboration with the ÜSTRA network, is making a significant move toward...
FINLAND – Koskisen, a Finnish leader in wood processing, is advancing its production with AI-driven technology, enhancing its high-quality products such as sawn timber, plywood, and chipboard. In 2023, the company reported a turnover of EUR 271 million, underscoring...
PERU – Sodimac continues its expansion in Peru with the opening of a new store in Chacarilla, Lima, solidifying its leadership in home improvement and construction solutions. The store, located at Av. Caminos del Inca 100, spans 3,624 m² and has created over 130 jobs,...
USA – KCD Software, a leading provider of software solutions for custom cabinet and closet professionals, has announced its acquisition of CADCode Systems, a developer of advanced CNC machining software. This move strengthens KCD Software’s portfolio and reaffirms its...
GERMANY – The Hettich Group, a leading manufacturer of furniture fittings headquartered in Kirchlengern, Germany, reported sales of EUR 1.4 billion in 2024, a 12% increase from the previous year, following its merger with FGV. International sales accounted for 80% of...
GERMANY – Markus Hüllmann, Chairman of the VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association, provided an optimistic outlook for the woodworking machinery sector at the press preview for Ligna 2025. Despite economic challenges and global competition, Hüllmann believes European...
