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Noas Adopts Välinge’s Threespine Click Furniture Technology
SWEDEN – Noas, a leading Nordic specialist in bespoke interiors, has chosen Välinge Innovation’s Threespine click furniture technology to support both customised, architect-driven projects and continuous production. Based in Tibro, Sweden, Noas supplies...
Cecchini Italia’s Growth Driven by Design, Sustainability and Technology
ITALY – Since its founding in 2006 as a small commercial enterprise, Cecchini Italia has evolved into a structured furniture manufacturer supported by a strong distribution network. The company focuses on classic and contemporary solutions and has built its identity...
Formica Earns USDA Biobased Certification
CANADA – Formica Corporation has received the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Certified Biobased Product Label for all Formica Brand Laminate and Compact products manufactured in the United States and Canada, reinforcing the company’s...
Interprint Celebrates 10 Years in Brazil
BRAZIL – Interprint marked the 10th anniversary of its Brazilian factory this November with an event that highlighted the company’s commitment to design, art and innovation in the South American market. Established a decade ago, Interprint do Brasil has...
Cantisa Expands Presence in the Middle East Through Big 5 Global Dubai
SPAIN – The Valencian company Cantisa, a leading manufacturer of furniture edgings, has strengthened its foothold in the Middle East with its participation in Big 5 Global Dubai, one of the sector’s most influential professional events. Celebrating its...
HNI Corporation Finalizes Acquisition of Steelcase
USA – HNI Corporation announced the completion of its acquisition of Steelcase Inc., officially combining two of the most prominent companies in the workplace furniture and solutions sector. The transaction comes as organizations increasingly shift back to office...
Ikea Opens First Store in New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND – After more than two years of preparation, Ikea has officially opened its first store in New Zealand, located in Sylvia Park, Auckland. The full Ikea range is also available nationwide via Ikea.com and the Ikea app, offering delivery and planning...
Pantone Selects “Cloud Dancer” White as 2026 Color of the Year
USA – Pantone has announced Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201) as its Color of the Year for 2026. The company describes it as “a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection.” The shade...
German Furniture Exports Hold Steady Despite Trade Pressures
GERMANY - German furniture exports remained nearly stable in the first nine months of the year, reaching EUR 6.2 billion (-0.7%), according to preliminary foreign trade data from the Federal Statistical Office. Despite ongoing tariff disputes and difficult...
Siempelkamp Hosts North American Service Symposium
USA – Siempelkamp hosted its North American “Service & Technology Symposium” in Marietta from November 5–7, bringing together plant operators and service specialists to share updates, identify customer needs and strengthen long-standing...
Roseburg Shuts California Veneer Plant, Consolidates in Oregon
USA – Roseburg Forest Products announced that it permanently ceased operations at its veneer plant in Weed, California, effective Dec. 3, 2025. The company is consolidating veneer production at its mills in Oregon, where newly installed, high-efficiency equipment is...
SPF Enters Particleboard Market with New Dieffenbacher Plant
INDONESIA – Indonesia’s largest MDF producer, Sumatera Prima Fibreboard (SPF), has entered the particleboard market with the purchase of a complete CEBRO particleboard and Super PB plant from Dieffenbacher for its Indralaya site near Palembang, South...
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Pfleiderer Launches New Short-Cycle Press Line
GERMANY – Pfleiderer Deutschland GmbH has officially commissioned its new short-cycle press 7 (KT7) production line in Gütersloh, completing the EUR 15 million project just over a year after construction began. The facility will produce high-quality coated...
Bergamo–Milan Event Duo to Deliver Full Industry Overview
ITALY – The wood-furniture industry is gearing up for an intense June 2026, as the relocation of Xylexpo to Milan-Rho from 9–12 June creates strong synergy with interzum forum italy, set for 4–5 June at the Bergamo Exhibition Centre. The close timing and...
Välinge Expands in Asia with New Vietnam Office
SWEDEN – Välinge Innovation has strengthened its presence in Asia-Pacific by opening a new sales and technical support office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The move supports the company’s long-term strategy to deepen regional engagement and better...
Kronospan Completes Acquisition of ZG Timber’s Sawmill
ROMANIA – Kronospan, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-based panels, has officially completed the acquisition of the ZG Timber sawmill in Sebeș, formerly part of the insolvent Ziegler Group, according to local press. The deal secures ongoing...
Arauco Reports 11% Revenue Drop in 3Q-2025
CHILE – Arauco posted revenues of USD 1,509.5 million in the third quarter of 2025, an 11% decline compared with the same period in 2024. The company recorded a net loss of USD 0.2 million, reversing USD 230.8 million in profits earned a year earlier,...
Egger Announces Leadership Transition as Fritz Egger Steps Down
AUSTRIA – Fritz Egger has retired from his role as Chairman of Egger’s Supervisory Board after celebrating his 75th birthday on November 15. Walter Schiegl, a former member of Egger Group Management and Supervisory Board member since 2022, has been...
Sunds Fibertech Expands Service Partnership with Arauco
SWEDEN – Swedish technology supplier Sunds Fibertech has signed a Service Agreement with Arauco, one of the world’s largest wood-based panel producers. The agreement includes spare parts, equipment upgrades and field service support for Arauco’s Küsters...
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