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USA Wooden Furniture Imports Increase 6.6% in 2024
USA – U.S. imports of wooden furniture increased by 6.6% in 2024, reaching a total value of USD 13.5 billion, compared to USD 12.67 billion in 2023. Vietnam remains the largest supplying country, with exports to the U.S. totaling USD 5.54 billion in 2024, marking an...
Saviola Wins German Design Award for Second Consecutive Year
ITALY – For the second year in a row, Saviola Group, one of Italy's leading manufacturers of wood-based panels, has won the prestigious German Design Award. Its innovative Mood finish on Ecological Panel claimed the top spot in the "Excellent Product Design - Material...
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...
Siempelkamp and Smartech Unveil Autonomous Production Line Solution
GERMANY – Siempelkamp, in collaboration with Smartech, presented their innovative Prod-IQ SmartPress solution for autonomous production lines at the European Wood-Based Panel Symposium (EPF) in Hamburg and the China International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking...
Ingka and Green14 Colaborate in Sustainable Silicon Production
SWEDEN – Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group—the world’s largest Ikea retailer—has committed EUR 2 million to Swedish innovation company Green14, aiming to support more sustainable silicon production and secure critical raw materials for a renewable...
Strategic Partnership Between Sonae Arauco and Gutex for Sustainability
PORTUGAL – Sonae Arauco’s Agepan brand has entered a strategic partnership with Gutex, a leading manufacturer of ecological wood fiber insulation materials based in Germany, to enhance its construction solutions portfolio. Under this collaboration, Gutex will produce...
Häfele Achieves EUR 1.74 Billion in Sales for 2024
GERMANY – The Häfele Group, one of the main global furniture hardware suppliers, recorded sales of EUR 1.74 billion for the 2024 fiscal year, marking a 1.5% increase, or 2.7% when adjusted for currency effects. Foreign sales accounted for 82% of total revenue....
Egger Reaches Sustainability Milestones in EcoVadis and ISS ESG Ratings
AUSTRIA – The Egger Group has significantly improved its sustainability performance, earning top honors in two prestigious sustainability ratings. The family-owned wood-based material manufacturer has, for the first time, been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal and has...
Hettich to End Logistics Operations at Vlotho Site
GERMANY – Hettich, one of the worlds largest furniture hardware manufacturers, has announced plans to discontinue logistics operations at its Vlotho, Germany site by 2026/27. The company is in talks with external logistics providers to find a new solution in the OWL...
Peru’s Wooden Furniture Imports Soar 47.6% in 2024
PERU – Peru’s wooden furniture imports saw significant growth in 2024, reaching a total value of USD 57.62 million, a 47.6% increase compared to 2023 (USD 39.04 million). Key sources of these imports include Brazil, China and Spain. Brazil remains the leading supplier...
Cantisa Offers Edgebands for the New Tableros Hispanos Catalogue
SPAIN – Cantisa has introduced a new range of in-stock edgebands and screw covers to complement the updated Tableros Hispanos Catalogue. The updated catalogue features new designs categorized into Woods, Fantasies, Textiles, Solid Colors, Metallics, and Stones. Among...
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Dieffenbacher with Dual Booths at IFAT 2024 Trade Fair
GERMANY – Companies interested in recycling solutions and sustainable energy generation will want to visit with Dieffenbacher at two separate booths during this year’s IFAT trade fair, May 13-17, in Munich.
Spanish Furniture Exports Up 3% in 2023
SPAIN – In 2023, Spanish furniture exports experienced a 3% growth, surpassing the figure of USD 3.041 billion euros, according to data provided by Estacom for the period from January to December.
Chilean Particleboard Exports Exceed USD 100 million in 2023
CHILE – The value of Chilean exports of particleboard (PB / MDP) reached USD 100.39 million in 2023, reflecting a significant increase of 28.4% compared to 2022 (USD 78.18 million).
European Panel Federation Signs the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal
BELGICA – The European Panel Federation (EPF) has endorsed the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal, joining 72 leading companies and 34 industry associations representing over 7.8 million jobs. They advocate for placing the Industrial Deal at the core of the new European Strategic Agenda for 2024-2029.
German Furniture Industry Sales will Fall by 4.3% in 2023
GERMANY – Sales in the German furniture industry are forecasted to decline by 4.3 percent in 2023, reaching approximately EUR 18 billion, as per official data.
FIMMA to Double Space with Latest Innovations in Machinery and Technology
SPAIN – FIMMA, the International Fair for Machinery for the Furniture-making and Wood Sectors, is gearing up to make a significant impact at the upcoming edition of FIMMA + Maderalia, scheduled from May 14th to 17th at Feria Valencia in Spain.
Orders for Italian Wood Processing Technology Down in 4Q-2023
ITALY – Acimall, the association representing Italian woodworking and furniture machinery and technology manufacturers, has released a report indicating a sustained decrease in orders, mirroring trends observed in previous quarters.
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