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Eumabois Holds Annual General Assembly in Dresden
BELGIUM – The annual meeting of the Eumabois general assembly took place on 18 September in Dresden, Germany, bringing together national associations representing technology manufacturers for the woodworking and furniture industries. Eumabois, the non-profit...
Soriana Plans New Sodimac Stores in Mexico
MEXICO – Soriana is stepping up its ambitions in the home improvement market, announcing plans to significantly expand its Sodimac format across Mexico. Nearly seven years after opening the first Sodimac store in the country, the Martín Bringas family-owned...
Egger North America Hosts Austrian Delegation
USA – Egger North America recently welcomed Thomas Moschig, the new Austrian Commercial Counselor, and Leon Scheicher, Head of Economic, Trade and Technology Affairs, to its facility in Lexington, North Carolina. The visit offered an opportunity to...
SICAM 2025 another sold-out edition
ITALY – In a season full of global uncertainties, the furniture industry is once again confirming its strong commitment to SICAM, the International Exhibition of Components, Accessories and Semi-Finished Products for the Furniture Industry. The 16th...
IMA Schelling Expands Italian Presence with Acquisition
GERMANY – Following its 2023 acquisition of Italian automation specialist Carmet, the IMA Schelling Group has announced a new step in its expansion strategy: the acquisition of shares in Sirio srl, based in Treviso. The move reinforces the group’s long-term...
Häfele Prepares to Commission New High-Tech Logistics Facility
GERMANY – Häfele is set to commission its new state-of-the-art logistics facility at Wolfsberg, with functional tests already underway in a virtual environment. Real goods and package tests will begin in the coming weeks, with the official opening scheduled for...
CSIL Marks 45 Years as a Key Reference in Economic Research and The Furniture Industry
ITALY – In 2025, Milan-based Centro Studi Industria Leggera (CSIL) celebrates its 45th anniversary, a milestone that serves both to honor its history and to look ahead at the challenges and opportunities facing the organization and the global furniture...
IWF Launches New Trade Show
USA – The International Woodworking Fair (IWF) confirmed the launch of IWF West, an all-new trade show and conference to be held August 25–27, 2027, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Designed as a mid-cycle addition to the...
Cantisa Enhances Duratex’s Pulso Elemental Collection with Matching Edgebands
COLOMBIA – Cantisa is producing edgebands and cover caps for Duratex’s decorative panels, including the new designs from the 2025-2026 Pulso Elemental Collection. Pulso Elemental is inspired by nature, with designs reflecting earth, air, forest, and light....
Ikea and Major Chains Expand in European Kitchen Market
ITALY – CSIL’s Top 100 Kitchen Furniture Manufacturers in Europe report provides a comprehensive overview of the sector, assessing performance, specialization, market relevance, and concentration of leading producers. The study covers headquarters...
Egger Advances in New Plant in Markt Bibart, Germany
GERMANY – Egger is moving forward with the construction of its 22nd plant in Markt Bibart, Germany, backed by an investment of EUR 200 million. The facility is set to become a state-of-the-art site, focused on sustainability, modernization, automation, and...
Jysk Achieves Record Sales and Expands Globally
DENMARK – Danish retailer Jysk closed the 2024/25 financial year with strong results, posting an 11.8% increase in sales to EUR 6.2 billion. The company also gained 13.7 million new customers and reported a 12.8% rise in unit sales, supported by price reductions...
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Chile’s Plywood Exports Up 2.6% in 4M-2025
CHILE – Chile’s plywood export industry reported a 2.6% year-on-year increase in shipments during the first four months of 2025 (4M-2025), reaching a total of USD 131.4 million, according to customs data. The United States remained Chile’s top export...
EU Wood Panel Sector Shows Recovery Signs
GERMANY – Raw material availability and regulatory pressure were central themes at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the European Panel Federation (EPF), held at the Melia Berlin Hotel. Key presentations were delivered by Stefan Zinn, board...
EU Deforestation Law Encounters Setbacks
BELGIUM – The European Union’s deforestation regulation (EUDR) is facing a major setback after the European Parliament voted to reject the proposed country benchmarking system, which aimed to classify over 190 countries by deforestation risk, Wood Central...
Ecuador’s Decor Paper Imports Rise 8.9% in 5M-2025
ECUADOR – Ecuador imported USD 15.56 million worth of panel decor paper in the first five months of 2025 (5M-2025), reflecting an 8.9% year-on-year increase, according to customs data. This rise was primarily fueled by strong import growth from Austria and Italy,...
Chile’s Particleboard Exports Up 2.7% in 1Q-2025
CHILE – Chile exported USD 24.53 million in particleboard/MDP between January and March 2025 (1Q-2025), representing a 2.7% increase over the same period in 2024. The rise was driven by higher shipments to key markets such as Costa Rica (+42.9%), Guatemala...
Brazil’s Particleboard Exports Drop 15% in 5M-2025
BRAZIL – Brazilian exports of particleboard / MDP fell by 15% in value from January to May 2025 (5M-2025), reaching USD 44.7 million compared to USD 52.6 million during the same period in 2024. China emerged as the top destination, increasing its imports...
Ecuador’s Particleboard Exports Dip 3.5% in 4M-2025
ECUADOR – Ecuador’s particleboard exports reached USD 64.8 million between January and April 2025 (4M-2025), reflecting a 3.5% decline compared to the same period in 2024. Despite the overall drop, the performance varied notably by destination. Peru became...
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