USA – U.S. imports of wooden furniture increased by 6.6% in 2024, reaching a total value of USD 13.5 billion, compared to USD 12.67 billion in 2023. Vietnam remains the largest supplying country, with exports to the U.S. totaling USD 5.54 billion in 2024, marking an...
ITALY – For the second year in a row, Saviola Group, one of Italy's leading manufacturers of wood-based panels, has won the prestigious German Design Award. Its innovative Mood finish on Ecological Panel claimed the top spot in the "Excellent Product Design - Material...
ARGENTINA – Fitecma 2025, the main Argentinian trade show for the wood and furniture industry, has reached a record by selling out its entire exhibition space five months ahead of the event, a milestone that hasn't occurred in the past 10 editions. "In January,...
GERMANY – After a record woodworking machinery production of EUR 4.2 billion in 2023, the VDMA (Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association) has revised its 2024 forecast, predicting a 15% decrease, bringing production to EUR 3.6 billion. This marks a downward...
GERMANY – Siempelkamp, in collaboration with Smartech, presented their innovative Prod-IQ SmartPress solution for autonomous production lines at the European Wood-Based Panel Symposium (EPF) in Hamburg and the China International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking...
SWEDEN – Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group—the world’s largest Ikea retailer—has committed EUR 2 million to Swedish innovation company Green14, aiming to support more sustainable silicon production and secure critical raw materials for a renewable...
PORTUGAL – Sonae Arauco’s Agepan brand has entered a strategic partnership with Gutex, a leading manufacturer of ecological wood fiber insulation materials based in Germany, to enhance its construction solutions portfolio. Under this collaboration, Gutex will produce...
GERMANY – The Häfele Group, one of the main global furniture hardware suppliers, recorded sales of EUR 1.74 billion for the 2024 fiscal year, marking a 1.5% increase, or 2.7% when adjusted for currency effects. Foreign sales accounted for 82% of total revenue....
AUSTRIA – The Egger Group has significantly improved its sustainability performance, earning top honors in two prestigious sustainability ratings. The family-owned wood-based material manufacturer has, for the first time, been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal and has...
GERMANY – Hettich, one of the worlds largest furniture hardware manufacturers, has announced plans to discontinue logistics operations at its Vlotho, Germany site by 2026/27. The company is in talks with external logistics providers to find a new solution in the OWL...
PERU – Peru’s wooden furniture imports saw significant growth in 2024, reaching a total value of USD 57.62 million, a 47.6% increase compared to 2023 (USD 39.04 million). Key sources of these imports include Brazil, China and Spain. Brazil remains the leading supplier...
SPAIN – Cantisa has introduced a new range of in-stock edgebands and screw covers to complement the updated Tableros Hispanos Catalogue. The updated catalogue features new designs categorized into Woods, Fantasies, Textiles, Solid Colors, Metallics, and Stones. Among...
