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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...
Cantisa to Showcase Edgebanding Solutions at Tecno Mueble Internacional 2025
SPAIN – Cantisa, the Spanish company specializing in the manufacturing of edgebanding solutions, has confirmed its participation in Tecno Mueble Internacional 2025, to be held from August 13 to 16 in Guadalajara, Mexico. As one of the leading trade fair in...
Biesse Impresses at Ligna with Launch of Technic Brand and Multimaterial Vision
ITALY – Biesse, the global leader in advanced machinery for wood, glass, and stone processing, concluded a successful participation at Ligna 2025, held in Hannover from May 26 to 30, where it unveiled its entirely renewed product portfolio for the first time. Located...
Novopan Earns ISO 50001 Energy Management Certification
ECUADOR – Ecuadorian wood panel manufacturer Novopan has obtained ISO 50001 certification, confirming the successful implementation of an Energy Management System (EnMS) aligned with international standards. The certification enables the company to improve...
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...
Mexico’s Wood Furniture Imports Up 5.5% in 1Q-2025
MEXICO – In the first quarter of 2025, Mexico imported USD 64.9 million in wooden furniture, reflecting a 5.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. China remained the top exporter, supplying USD 22.5 million (+9.0%). Italy followed with USD 9.4 million...
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...
Kronospan and Jocema Join Forces in Peru
PERU – Global wood panel manufacturer Kronospan and Peruvian distributor Grupo Jocema have announced a strategic alliance, making Jocema the exclusive distributor of Kronospan products in Peru since January this year. The announcement was made at Universidad ESAN last...
Peru’s Particleboard Imports Up 16.8% in 5M-2025
PERU – Peru’s imports of particleboard / MDP totaled USD 63.6 million between January and May 2025 (5M-2025), reflecting a 16.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was driven by higher volumes from top importers and notable surges from key...
Collins Pine Sells Particleboard Plant to Swiss Krono Group
USA – Swiss Krono Group, a leading supplier of wood-based materials, has entered into an agreement to acquire the particleboard and engineered wood siding manufacturing facilities of Collins Pine Company in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This strategic...
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...
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Novopan Reinforces Sustainability with Recycling Lab
ECUADOR - Novopan, a leader in the wood based panels industry, continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability through active participation in the Recycling Lab, Latin America's first thematic park focused on promoting the circular economy and responsible...
New Furniture Training Factory Opens in Germany
GERMANY - The Furniture Industry Training Factory in Löhne officially opened on November 5, 2024, after 16 months of construction. This state-of-the-art facility, funded with EUR 22.5 million from the German Federal Government and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia,...
interzum Award 2025 Entries Now Open
GERMANY - The interzum Award 2025 is now open for entries from exhibitors participating in Interzum 2025. The award is looking for innovative and sustainable solutions across the categories of Function & Components, Materials & Nature, Textile & Machinery,...
Ibá Releases Study on Biodiversity in Cultivated Tree Sector
BRAZIL - On October 21, 2024, at the start of COP16, The Brazilian Tree Industry Institute (Ibá) launched its study "Biodiversity: A Commitment from the Brazilian Cultivated Tree Sector." The 55-page report outlines the ongoing actions of sector companies that align...
Irineu Munhoz re-elected president of ABIMÓVEL for the 2025/2027 term
BRAZIL - On November 4, 2024, Abimóvel (Brazilian Furniture Industry Association) held its General Assembly in São Paulo, where the new Board and Councils for the 2025/2027 term were elected. Irineu Munhoz, who has led the organization since 2023, was re-elected...
Chile’s Particleboard Exports Down 5.1 in 8M-2024
CHILE – In the first eight months of 2024, Chile's particleboard exports totaled USD 69.1 million, reflecting a decrease of 5.1% compared to USD 72.8 million in the same period of 2023. Chile's exports in the period 2024 reveal contrasting trends across different...
Record-Breaking Attendance at the 13th European Wood-Based Panel Symposium
GERMANY - The 13th European Wood-Based Panel Symposium, held from October 9-11 in Hamburg, welcomed a record number of delegates from over 30 countries, according to the European Panel Federation (EPF). This biennial event gathered experts, researchers, and industry...
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