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The Austrian XXXLutz Group Challenges Ikea’s Dominance
AUSTRIA – The Austrian furniture giant XXXLutz Group is accelerating its bid to become the world’s leading furniture retailer, directly challenging Ikea’s market dominance. With EUR 6.4 billion in annual revenue and 24,000 employees, the group is pursuing...
Mexican Particleboard Imports Up 10.5% in 4M-2025
MEXICO – Between January and April 2025, Mexico imported USD 34.77 million in particleboard/MDP, registering a 10.5% year-on-year increase, according to customs data. This growth reflects the robust demand in key industries such as construction, interior design,...
Fimma Brasil 2025 Goes Carbon Neutral
BRAZIL – The International Fair for Suppliers to the Wood and Furniture Production Chain (Fimma Brasil) is taking a major step toward sustainability. Its 17th edition, scheduled for August 4–7, 2025, in Bento Gonçalves (RS), will be a carbon-neutral event...
Panamanian Particleboard Imports Down 2.6% in 6M-2025
PANAMA – From January to June 2025 (6M-2025), Panama imported USD 6.93 million in particleboard / MDP, a slight decline of 2.6% compared to the same period in 2024. The drop reflects reduced shipments from Colombia (–44.5%) and Spain (–21.1%), despite strong growth...
SCM Invests in New Branches and Technology Centers Worldwide
ITALY – SCM, one of the leading global players in woodworking technologies, continues to invest in key markets with the launch of new branches and state-of-the-art Technology Centers. These developments aim to give customers direct access to innovative...
Fantoni Builds Italy’s Largest Rooftop Solar Plant
ITALY – Fantoni, a leading Italian and international manufacturer of wood-based panels, laminates, and office furniture, has begun installing Italy’s largest photovoltaic rooftop system on its industrial facility in Osoppo. Covering 130,000 square meters—the...
Finnish Partnership Turns Wood Waste into High-Quality Particleboard
FINLAND – Finnish wood specialist Koskisen, known for its century-long expertise in sustainable timber and panel products, has successfully piloted a circular economy project with retail giant Kesko. The initiative reuses discarded wooden packaging—such as...
Momento 2025, Aglomerados Cotopaxi’s New Collection
ECUADOR – Aglomerados Cotopaxi has unveiled “Momento 2025”, a decorative surfaces collection born from the concept of natural synchronicity, blending design, emotions, and environmental awareness into a harmonious living experience. With six designs...
Blum Achieves EUR 2.44 Billion in Sales for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
AUSTRIA – The Blum Group , one of the world's leading manufacturers of fittings for high-quality kitchens and furniture, closed its 2024/2025 fiscal year with EUR 2,441.48 million in sales, marking a 6.3% growth after two years of slight declines....
Chile’s Wooden Furniture Imports Grow 5.9% in 4M-2025
CHILE – Between January and April 2025 (4M-2025), Chile's wooden furniture imports reached USD 39.2 million, reflecting a 5.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to Sisduan data. This growth comes despite mixed performances among key...
Hettich Strengthens Sustainability Strategy
GERMANY – The Hettich Group, a global leader in furniture fittings headquartered in Kirchlengern, Germany, has reinforced its climate commitment by joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). With this move, Hettich pledges to set clear, science-based...
IMA Schelling Launches Advanced Drilling Solutions for Furniture Manufacturing
GERMANY – IMA Schelling, a global leader in wood processing and automation, is redefining drilling technology in the furniture manufacturing sector with a new range of machines focused on precision, flexibility, and automation. The lineup includes the IMAGIC HP,...
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BIFMA Urges Caution on Potential Tariffs Impacting U.S. Furniture Industry
USA – BIFMA, representing commercial furniture manufacturers and suppliers across North America, emphasizes the importance of free trade in maintaining competitive global supply chains. The association warns against new tariffs that could disrupt trade relationships...
Slight Increase in Spanish Furniture Exports in 2024
SPAIN – Spanish furniture exports saw a 2.3% increase in 2024, reaching over EUR 3.1 billion. France remains the top destination, accounting for 26% of exports, though it saw a 2.8% decline. Portugal (+4.6%), Germany (+0.4%), Italy (+10.7%), and the Netherlands (+9%)...
German Furniture Industry Sales Fall 7.4% in 2024
GERMANY – The German furniture industry experienced a significant downturn in 2024, with total turnover dropping 7.4% to EUR 16.4 billion, according to official figures. Domestic sales fell 6.8% to just under EUR 11 billion, while exports (33% of total sales)...
Italy’s Woodworking Technology Impacted by Market Stagnation
ITALY – Italy’s wood processing and furniture technology sector faced significant challenges in 2024, influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions and the lasting effects of the Ukraine conflict. Additionally, the sector struggled with the aftermath of unusually high...
Ecuadorian Particleboard Exports Surpass USD 200 million in 2024
ECUADOR – Ecuador's particleboard (MDP) exports totaled USD 201.24 million in 2024, marking a slight increase of 1.5% compared to USD 198.26 million in 2023. The largest export markets for Ecuadorian particleboard remained Colombia, with exports rising 1.1% to USD...
Fitecma 2025 with Record Number of Exhibitors
ARGENTINA – Fitecma 2025, the main Argentinian trade show for the wood and furniture industry, has reached a record by selling out its entire exhibition space five months ahead of the event, a milestone that hasn't occurred in the past 10 editions. "In January,...
VDMA Forecasts 15% Decline for Woodworking Machinery in 2024
GERMANY – After a record woodworking machinery production of EUR 4.2 billion in 2023, the VDMA (Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association) has revised its 2024 forecast, predicting a 15% decrease, bringing production to EUR 3.6 billion. This marks a downward...
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