GERMANY - Interzum 2025 is already over 93% booked, emphasizing its status as the premier trade fair for furniture production and interior design. Scheduled to take place from May 20-23 in Cologne, this year’s event is witnessing robust international demand, with...
Ingka Group Completes Full Acquisition of Ikano Bank AB
NETHERLANDS - Ingka Group, the largest retailer of Ikea, has successfully completed the full acquisition of Ikano Bank AB after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals. This acquisition makes Ingka Group the sole owner of Ikano Bank, allowing it to enhance its...
Madecentro Announces Exclusive Alliance with Kronospan
COLOMBIA - Madecentro, a leading company in Colombia's wood and furniture industry, has announced an alliance with Kronospan, the top global manufacturer of melamine boards. Starting October 22, Kronospan's products will be exclusively available at Madecentro's 222...
Brazil: MDF/HDF production capacity exceeds 8 million cubic meters
BRAZIL - In 2023, Brazil's installed production capacity for medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and high-density fiberboard (HDF) reached a total of 8,055,000 cubic meters across 22 production lines. This capacity underscores Brazil's importance in the global wood-based...
Leadership Transition at Schattdecor North America
USA - With the announcement of Flavio Nunes’ return to Brazil, CEO since 2015, a new team of directors will assume management of the North American unit effective October 14, 2024 The board, which will be shared between David Sheehan, CEO (Sales, Design, Marketing and...
Hettich’s Innovative Fitting Recognized in Japan
GERMANY - Hettich's FurnSpin turn-and-swivel fitting has won the "Good Design Award 2024" from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP). This is the seventh time Hettich has received this award since 2014. The "Good Design Award" is Japan's premier...
Neodecortech Recognized Among Best Managed Companies in Italy
ITALY - Neodecortech, based in Filago and a producer of decorative papers for wooden panels and flooring for interior design, has been recognized as one of the winners of the 2024 Best Managed Companies Award. This award is promoted by Deloitte Private, in...
PhoneAlone introduces product featuring Välinge’s Threespine
SWEDEN - PhoneAlone ApS, a Danish manufacturer of soundproof telephone booths, integrates Välinge Innovation's Threespine Click Furniture technology into its new product line. The company has quickly established its innovative booths in the European market, providing...
EU Council Delays Deforestation Regulation by One Year
BELGIUM - The European Council has reached a consensus to amend the EU deforestation regulation (EUDR), delaying its implementation by 12 months. This extension allows third countries, member states, operators, and traders to adequately prepare for due diligence...
Nolan Pike Appointed President and CEO of Sauder Woodworking
USA - Sauder Woodworking, the world's largest manufacturer of ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture, has announced the appointment of Nolan Pike as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 21, 2024. He succeeds Kevin Sauder, who is retiring after more than...
Dieffenbacher Acquires Pagnoni Impianti
ITALY - Effective October 7, 2024, Dieffenbacher , a leading German machine and plant manufacturer, has acquired the Italian family-owned company Pagnoni Impianti S.r.l., located in Aicurzio, about 30 kilometers northeast of Milan. The company will now operate under...
Scm Group Wins Best Managed Companies Award for Fourth Year
ITALY - For the fourth consecutive year, Scm Group has received the Best Managed Companies Award, recognizing the entrepreneurial excellence of Made in Italy. This award is promoted by Deloitte Private in collaboration with ALTIS - Graduate School of Sustainable...