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Hettich Group earns Best Place to Learn Seal for the Fourth Time
GERMANY – The Hettich Group (Kirchlengern, Germany), a leading global manufacturer of furniture fittings , has once again been awarded the Best Place to Learn seal, achieving the recognition for the fourth consecutive time. The independent survey conducted...
The Home Depot strengthens Pro offerings with GMS acquisition
USA – The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced it has completed the acquisition of GMS Inc. through its specialty distribution subsidiary, SRS Distribution Inc., for a total enterprise value, including net debt, of...
Koskisen Marks 50 Years as a Key Particleboard Producer in Finland
FINLAND – Finnish wood products company Koskisen is celebrating 50 years of particleboard production at its factory, established in 1975. Since its commissioning, the plant has supplied the furniture and construction industries with high-quality,...
Georgia-Pacific Commits USD 140 million to Upgrade Ontario OSB Mill
CANADA – Georgia-Pacific has announced a USD 140 million investment in its Englehart, Ontario OSB (Oriented Strand Board) mill. The project will fund a new log processing system and expand the finished-goods warehouse. The investment marks the facility’s...
Colombia’s Wooden Furniture Imports up 46.5% in 6M-2025
COLOMBIA – Based on customs data on Colombia's wooden furniture imports for January-June (6M-2025), the sector experienced a significant overall growth of 46.5% from 2024 to 2025, with total imports rising from USD 13,567,699 to USD 19,874,440....
Stiles Machinery Marks 60 Years of Innovation and Growth
USA – Stiles Machinery is celebrating its 60th anniversary, highlighting six decades of innovation, customer service, and industry leadership. Founded in 1965, the company has grown from a regional supplier into a nationwide partner for woodworking...
Falabella cements Ikea’s success in Chile three years after launch
CHILE – In August 2022, the Falabella Group introduced Ikea to Chile through a franchise, marking the Swedish retailer’s first step into South America. Despite weaker consumer spending following pension withdrawals, the brand quickly gained traction....
Jowat to Showcase Sustainable Adhesives at Sicam 2025
ITALY – Sicam, the international exhibition of components, semifinished products and accessories for the furniture industry, will take place from October 14 to 17, 2025 in Pordenone, Italy, gathering professionals and exhibitors from more than 100 countries. The...
Xylexpo 2026 Registrations Now Open
ITALY – Xylexpo 2026, the biennial international exhibition of technologies for the wood and furniture industry, has officially opened its early-bird registration phase, offering reduced fees to companies that confirm their participation before November 30, 2025....
Interprint Completes USD 22 million expansion at USA Plant
USA – Interprint , one of the world's leading decor printers, has finalized a USD 22 million, 57,000-square-foot expansion of its Pittsfield, Massachusetts plant, boosting production capacity by 30% with the installation of two new state-of-the-art Jagenberg printing...
Cantisa to Showcase Contract Sector Innovations at Valencia and Barcelona
SPAIN – From September 29 to October 2, Feria Hábitat València will host its Contract 360º space, organized by Maderalia and dedicated to materials and accessories for the contract channel. In this setting, Cantisa will present its latest innovations in...
Nobia Factory Obtains Prestigious BREEAM Certification
SWEDEN – Nobia, leading european kitchen furniture manufacturer, has received the prestigious BREEAM Excellent certification for its new kitchen factory in Jönköping, Sweden — a recognition of its high sustainability performance in areas such as energy...
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Södra Strengthens European Presence with Acquisition of Smartt Timber
NETHERLANDS – Swedish forestry cooperative Södra, owned by 52,000 forest owners and a key pillar in Sweden’s forest industry, has finalized the acquisition of 100% ownership in Dutch company Smartt Timber B.V. The move consolidates Södra’s presence in the...
Ligna 2025 Reaffirms Leadership with 78,000 Visitors
GERMANY – From May 26 to 30, Ligna 2025 gathered the global woodworking and processing industry in Hanover, featuring 1,433 exhibitors from 49 countries over 114,078 sqm. The show welcomed 78,000 attendees, matching the turnout of 2023, and delivered momentum and...
Saudi Furniture Market to Hit USD 9.48 Billion by 2030
IRELAND – According to a new report added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering, titled "Saudi Arabia Furniture Market by Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F", Saudi Arabia’s furniture market was valued at USD 7.23 billion in 2024 and is...
European Wood Panel Output Rises 1.9% in 2024
GERMANY – During the recent Interzum trade fair, the European Panel Federation (EPF) shared preliminary figures for 2024 and its outlook for 2025, highlighting a modest production increase of 1.9% compared to the previous year. The announcement was made during a...
Spanish Furniture Exports Up 6.7% in 1Q-2025
SPAIN – According to data from ESTACOM, Spanish furniture exports recorded solid growth of 6.7% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching EUR 786 million. This represents a significant rebound compared to the same period in 2024, when exports had declined by 2.7%....
Work From Home Furniture Market to Reach USD 5.6 billion in 2030
USA – The U.S. work-from-home furniture market is experiencing sustained growth, driven by permanent remote and hybrid work models across industries. According to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com titled "United States Work from Home Furniture Market by...
Sustainable Construction Starts with Wood
ECUADOR – As World Recycling Day was observed on May 17, recycled wood is emerging as a key material in sustainable construction, offering an effective response to the environmental challenges posed by traditional building practices. The construction industry is...
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