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Unilin Secures U.S. Patent for Osiris Recycling Process
BELGIUM – Unilin Technologies, the intellectual property division of Unilin, has officially obtained U.S. patent US 12,325,148 for its groundbreaking Osiris recycling process. The newly granted patent expands international protection for the technology —already...
Masisa Reports Improved EBITDA in 6M-2025
CHILE – Masisa, a leading Latin American company specializing in wood-based solutions for furniture and interior architecture, reported EBITDA of USD 9.5 million for the first half of 2025 (6M-2025), representing a 5.6% increase from the USD 9.0 million...
Swiss Krono Completes Acquisition of US Particleboard Plant
SWITZERLAND – The Swiss Krono Group has officially completed its acquisition of Collins Pine Company's particleboard and engineered wood siding facilities in Klamath Falls, Oregon (USA) The transaction, effective August 25, 2025, marks the final step in a...
Colombia’s Wooden Furniture Exports Fall 10.6% in 6M-2025
COLOMBIA – Colombia’s wooden furniture exports totaled USD 27.3 million between January and June 2025 (6M-2025), marking a 10.6% decline compared to the same period in 2024, according to customs data. Performance varied sharply among exporters. Improdema posted...
Sauerland Spanplatte and Siempelkamp Partner for Recycling Plant
GERMANY – Sauerland Spanplatte and Siempelkamp are partnering on a new recycled-wood cleaning plant in Gotha, ordered in 2023, with commissioning anticipated for late 2025. This collaboration, which sets a new benchmark for sustainability and the...
Brazilian Particleboard Exports Decline 11.2% in 6M-2025
BRAZIL – Brazilian particleboard / MDP exports registered a mixed performance in the first half of 2025 (6M-2025), with notable growth in key destination markets and exporting states despite an overall slight decline, according to recently released data for...
German Furniture Sector Moderates Sales Drop
GERMANY – The German furniture industry continues to face significant challenges due to a weak consumer climate, sluggish residential construction, and growing bureaucratic burdens like the EU Deforestation Regulation. In the first half of...
Exports and High-End Demand Propel Italian Kitchen Sector
ITALY – The Italian kitchen furniture sector is navigating a period of consolidation and innovation as it works to recover from a modest downturn in value, following a two-year boom after the pandemic. The decline was attributed to economic factors such as...
Juvencio Maeztu Appointed CEO of Ingka Group
NETHERLANDS – Spanish executive Juvencio Maeztu will become CEO and President of Ingka Group, the largest Ikea retailer, starting November 5, 2025. Currently Deputy CEO, Maeztu has spent 25 years within the company, beginning in the early 2000s as a store manager in...
US Opens Investigation to Impose Tariffs on Imported Furniture
USA – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration has launched an investigation into imported furniture, with a decision expected within 50 days. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said the measure is intended to “bring the furniture business back...
Peru’s Particleboard Imports Grow 23.1% in 6M-2025
PERU – Peru imported USD 81.4 million worth of particleboard/MDP between January and June 2025 (6M-2025), representing a 23.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to Sisduan data. By importer, Novopan Peru led with USD 39.3 million (+21.9%),...
German R&D Remains Central for Wood Machinery Industry
GERMANY – Woodworking machinery and equipment makers continue to anchor their research and development in Germany, according to the latest VDMA (German Association of Machinery and Equipment) survey. The study shows that 84% of all R&D...
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Ikea Allocates 16,000 Hectares for Forest Management Research
NETHERLANDS – Ikea has announced a new international research project aimed at enhancing responsible forest management and addressing global climate and biodiversity challenges. In partnership with the European Forest Institute (EFI) and Preferred by Nature, the...
Interzum Kicks Off
GERMANY – From May 20 to 23, 2025, Cologne will host interzum, the world’s leading trade fair for furniture production and interior design. With more than 1,600 exhibitors from over 55 countries, this edition will focus on the theme "Rethinking Resources: Circular and...
German Furniture Industry Revenue Falls 4.6% in 1Q-2025
GERMANY – Germany’s furniture industry recorded EUR 3.9 billion in revenue in 1Q- 2025, a 4.6% decline compared to the same period last year, according to official data. Domestic sales fell 5% (EUR 2.6 billion), exports dropped 3% (EUR 1.3 billion), and the...
U.S. Tariffs Strongly Impact China’s Furniture Industry
CHINA - According to a report by the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), the sharp increase in U.S. tariffs—up to 170% on Chinese furniture—has severely impacted China’s furniture export sector. Companies like Yihe Furniture in Guangdong have suspended...
Brazil’s Cultivated Tree Industry Sets Record Trade Surplus in 2024
BRAZIL – Brazil’s cultivated tree industry posted record-breaking results in 2024, reaching a trade surplus of USD 15.7 billion, up 23.5% compared to 2023, according to Mosaico Ibá, a bulletin from the Brazilian Tree Industry (Ibá). The sector’s performance was led by...
Ingka Investments Opens Its First Solar Park in Poland
POLAND – Ingka Investments, the investment arm of the Ingka Group – the largest Ikea retailer – has inaugurated its first solar park in Poland, reinforcing its commitment to the renewable energy transition. The solar park in Recz, with a capacity of nearly 29...
Ecuador Backs Genetic Innovation to Boost Sustainable Forestry
ECUADOR – As the construction industry seeks more sustainable materials, wood stands out as a key alternative to traditional options like cement and steel, thanks to its ability to store carbon and its lower environmental impact. In this effort, Ecuador is emerging as...
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