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Ikea to Open First Store in New Zealand on December 4, 2025
NEW ZELAND – Two years after construction began in Sylvia Park, Auckland, Ingka Group—the largest Ikea retailer—has confirmed that it will open its first store in New Zealand on December 4, 2025. From day one, New Zealanders will have access to more than 7,500...
Up to 50% Tariffs Threaten Forestry Jobs in Paraná
BRAZIL – Brazil’s timber industry has voiced serious concerns over the effects of US tariffs of up to 50% on wood products. In August 2025, the Paraná Association of Forest-Based Companies (APRE Florestas) met with the State Secretariat of Finance (Sefa)...
German Economy Stagnates in 2025, Weak Recovery Expected in 2026
GERMANY – Germany’s economy will stagnate in 2025, with only a modest recovery of around 1% projected for 2026, according to the latest economic forecast from the German Economic Institute (IW). High energy and labor costs, excessive regulation,...
Philippine Woodmac 2026 set for May 7–9
PHILIPPINES – From May 7 to 9, 2026, Philippine Woodmac will take place at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Centre, alongside the Philippine Wood Expo. The event is co-organised by the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP) and Pablo...
Egger launches new Flooring Collection in Latin America
ARGENTINA – Egger is reinforcing its comprehensive interior design offer with the launch of its new 25+ Flooring Collection in Latin America. In Argentina, the company held presentations in several cities, reaching more than 300 professionals, including...
Novopan Boosts Pelíkano’s Profile at Expodeco 2025
PERU – Novopan successfully showcased its premium melamine brand Pelíkano at Expodeco 2025, Peru’s leading design and architecture fair held in Lima from August 20 to 24. The company highlighted Pelíkano RH, designed for humidity resistance and...
Wood Sector Braces for a Tough 2025 in Vietnam
VIETNAM – Vietnam’s wood industry is under growing strain in 2025 as potential US tariffs, rising logistics costs, and weakening global demand weigh on profits and cast uncertainty over the outlook, according to Vietstock, citing data from the...
Sonae Arauco Opens First Industrial MDF Recycling Line
PORTUGAL – Sonae Arauco, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wood-based panels for furniture, construction and interior design, has started operations at the first industrial-scale MDF recycling line at its Mangualde plant in Portugal. The EUR 8 million...
Spanish Furniture Exports Rise 3.8% in the First Half of 2025
SPAIN – Spain’s furniture sector recorded a 3.8% increase in exports between January and June 2025, reaching EUR 1.608 billion. This represents an improvement of nearly three points compared to the same period in 2024, when growth stood at just 0.9%. On...
Gruppo Saviola Expands with Tecnogarden Service Acquisition
ITALY – Gruppo Saviola has strengthened its industrial network through the acquisition of Tecnogarden Service, a Vimercate-based company with ten operational sites across Italy. The company now becomes part of Savionet, Saviola’s business unit dedicated to...
U.S. Forest Sector Demands Urgent Action from Trump
USA – More than 400 associations, businesses, and landowners tied to the U.S. forest products sector have signed a joint letter to President Donald J. Trump calling for urgent action to address a deepening crisis that threatens the nation’s timber supply,...
Medellín Hosts Latin America’s Leading Design Fair in 2025
COLOMBIA – The twelfth edition of La Feria De Diseño Medellín, powered by imm cologne, will take place from September 18 to 20, 2025, in Medellín, Colombia. Under the theme “Design for Well-being”, the fair will bring together more than 230 brands...
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CMPC Inaugurates Office in Atlanta to Strengthen U.S. Market Presence
USA – CMPC has officially inaugurated its new branch, CMPC Forest Products, in Atlanta, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion in North America. The new office is part of CMPC’s 2030 Strategy, which focuses on strengthening international...
Germany Approves Fast-Track Housing Law
GERMANY – The Federal Association of German Prefabricated Construction (BDF) welcomed the Cabinet’s approval of a special regulation for residential construction, calling it a clear signal to accelerate building efforts across Germany. A particularly notable...
CSIL Highlights Shifts and Consolidation in Europe’s RTA Furniture Sector
ITALY – According to a recent CSIL report, the ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture sector in Europe now represents an estimated EUR 15.5 billion, accounting for nearly 20% of the total furniture market. From 2019 to 2024, it recorded an average annual growth of...
Precious Woods to Double Brazilian Operations
BRAZIL – Swiss timber company Precious Woods, a global leader in sustainable management of tropical forests, plans to double its operational area in Brazil, where it currently manages around 575,000 hectares in the state of Amazonas. In 2024, its Brazilian...
CSIL: Global Furniture Trade Recovers Slightly, Outlook Worsens
ITALY – The global furniture trade experienced a modest rebound in 2024, following a 9% contraction in 2023, according to the latest “World Furniture Outlook 2025/2026” report released by CSIL (Centre for Industrial Studies). After years of strong growth, the...
German Furniture Exports Stabilize in 1Q-2025
GERMANY – Germany’s furniture industry showed signs of stabilization in the first quarter of 2025, with export levels nearly matching those of the same period last year. According to preliminary foreign trade statistics from the Federal Statistical Office,...
Schattdecor to Showcase “The Art of Tomorrow” at FIMMA Brasil 2025
BRAZIL – Schattdecor Brazil, a global leader in decorative paper for the furniture industry, has confirmed its participation in FIMMA Brasil 2025, taking place from August 4 to 7 in Bento Gonçalves (RS), Brazil. This key trade fair is one of the most important...
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