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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...
Homag Expects Demand to Rebound after Solid First Quarter
GERMANY – In the first quarter of 2025, the Homag Group reported stable order intake and sales compared to the same period last year, with improved earnings driven by cost reductions and a strong performance in the service segment. However, signs of a broader...
Hettich Wins 2025 German Innovation Award for RoomSpin
GERMANY – Hettich, one of the world's largest furniture fittings manufacturers, has been awarded the German Innovation Award 2025 in the category “#W2 Excellence in Business to Business – Office Solution” for RoomSpin, its innovative system that redefines how...
Weaker Markets Hit Arauco’s 1Q-2025 Results
CHILE – Arauco posted revenues of USD 1,531.5 million for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q-2025), reflecting a 7.5% year-over-year decrease compared to the USD 1,654.9 million reported in the same period of 2024. The decline was mainly driven by reduced sales volumes in...
Unilin’s Osiris Technology Receives European Patent Approval
BELGIUM – Unilin Technologies, the intellectual property arm of Unilin, has been awarded European patent EP 4114629 for Osiris, its innovative recycling technology that recovers wood fibers from waste fiberboards (MDF). The technology represents a breakthrough in...
Dexco Posts Strong Profit in 1Q-2025
BRAZIL – Dexco reported a first-quarter 2025 (1Q-2025) net profit of BRL 83.8 million, a substantial 210.8% increase compared to BRL 27 million in the same period last year, despite declines in sales and operational margins. Total sales reached BRL 1.902 billion, a...
Masisa Boosts Sales in 1Q-2025
CHILE – Masisa reported a 4.9% year-over-year increase in sales for the first quarter of 2025, reaching USD 70.7 million compared to USD 67.4 million in the same period last year. Growth was mainly driven by the U.S. / Canada markets, where sales rose by 11.1% to USD...
Aglomerados Cotopaxi Achieves ISO 50001
ECUADOR – Aglomerados Cotopaxi has reached a new milestone in its sustainability efforts by obtaining the ISO 50001 certification for energy management, granted by SGS Ecuador. This achievement makes the company the first in Ecuador’s forestry and wood sector to meet...
Schattdecor Strengthens Production in Poland
POLAND – Schattdecor has inaugurated its new PMDL55 printing and coating machine in Tarnowo Podgórne, Poland, reinforcing its position as a global leader in finish foil production. Installed alongside the PML12, which has been operational since 2023, the facility now...
The Future of Wood Panel Production with Siempelkamp
GERMANY – Siempelkamp will present its latest innovations for the wood-based panels industry at Ligna 2025 in Hanover under the motto “Smart. Sustainable. Siempelkamp.” The company will spotlight advancements in digitalization, automation, and resource efficiency at...
Novopan Wins iF Design Award 2025 for Pelikano Toquilla
ECUADOR – Ecuadorian wood panel manufacturer Novopan has been awarded the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, one of the most prestigious global design honors, for its product Pelikano Toquilla. The award was presented in the Product discipline, under the Textiles, Wall and Floor...
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...
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VDMA Lowers 2024 Woodworking Machinery Forecast
GERMANY – VDMA (German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association) Woodworking Machinery has retracted its forecast for 2024, expecting a 15% decline in production, down to EUR 3.6 billion in Germany. This follows a record EUR 4.2 billion in 2023. With 3,600...
Mixed Latam Plywood Imports Growth in 2023
COLOMBIA - Plywood imports in Latin America during 2023 have shown a mixed picture. Despite a slight decline in overall imports compared to 2022, some countries have experienced significant changes in their figures. According to data from Sisduan, total plywood...
Brazil Calls for EU to Reevaluate Deforestation Import Ban
BRAZIL – Brazil government authorities urge the European Commission to reconsider its anti-deforestation rules, which could impact its exports by nearly USD 15 billion. The EU's 2022 legislation bans imports from deforested areas after 2022, effective December 30,...
Mixed Results for Italy’s Wood-Furniture Sector in First Half of 2024
ITALY - The Italian wood-furniture sector has had a challenging start to the year, experiencing a sales contraction of 5.2% in the first half (6M-2024), affecting both the domestic market (6.0%) and the export market (4.1%). However, forecasts for the remainder of...
Spanish Particleboard Exports to LATAM Up 58.8% in 6M-2024
SPAIN - From January to July 2024, Spain has seen a general increase in particleboard / MDP exports, reaching a total of USD 76.5 million, a 58.8% rise from USD 48.2 million in 6M-2023. Among the countries showing the most significant improvements compared to last...
Colombian Wooden Furniture Exports Up 4.1% in 7M-2024
COLOMBIA - Colombia's wooden furniture exports have shown a slight increase from January to July 2024, rising by 4.1% to reach USD 34.99 million compared to USD 33.62 million during the same period in 2023. This growth is attributed to notable increases in exports to...
German Furniture Industry Sales Decline by Nearly 10% in 6M-2024
GERMANY - The German furniture industry saw a significant drop in sales in the first half of 2024, falling by 9.7 percent to EUR 8.3 billion. This decline is mainly due to consumer reluctance influenced by rising energy and food prices and political uncertainty. Jan...
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