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TF Bern Innovates Carpentry Training with Digital Solutions

SWITZERLAND - Technische Fachschule Bern (TF Bern), founded in 1888 in Switzerland, is renowned for blending technical training with real-world production. With 650 trainee spaces, TF Bern offers hands-on experience by creating custom furniture and interior fittings....

Altendorf Named ‘Brand of the Century’

GERMANY - Altendorf, a leading manufacturer of sliding table saws, has been honored with the "Brand of the Century" award by "Die Deutsche Wirtschaft," joining the ranks of BMW, Miele, and Faber-Castell. This prestigious award recognizes Altendorf’s exceptional brand...

Sharp Decline in Chile’s Particleboard Exports in 6M-2024

CHILE - From January to June 2024 (6M-2024), Chile's exports of particleboard (PB / MDP) faced a significant downturn, totaling USD 44.5 million. This represents an 18.5% decrease compared to the same period in 2023, when exports amounted to USD 54.6 million. A closer...

Novopan Recognized for Good Forestry Practices

ECUADOR - Novopan, a leading Ecuadorian company in high-quality wooden panel manufacturing, has been awarded the Good Forest Practices for commercial forestry plantations recognition by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. This makes Novopan the first company in...

Arauco Reports Strong First Half 2024 Results

CHILE - Arauco, a global leader in the forestry and wood products sector, has reported positive financial results for the first half of 2024, highlighting a strong recovery and growth in both revenue and profitability. For January to June 2024, Arauco achieved sales...

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Hettich’s Innovative Fitting Recognized in Japan

GERMANY - Hettich's FurnSpin turn-and-swivel fitting has won the "Good Design Award 2024" from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP).   This is the seventh time Hettich has received this award since 2014. The "Good Design Award" is Japan's premier...

Sustainable Design, New Red Dot Award Meta-Category

GERMANY - The Red Dot Award, recognized worldwide for its excellence in design, has broadened its scope by introducing a new meta-category focused on sustainable design. This category aims to highlight products that are not only aesthetically pleasing and functional...

Red Dot Design Award for FurnSpin by Hettich

GERMANY – At Hettich, innovation is integral to both their DNA and product line, consistently recognized by numerous prestigious awards.

Surface in Motion Conference Sold Out

GERMANY – The Technology & Design Conference Surface in Motion in Wiesbaden is completely sold out.

Viva Magenta is Pantone  Color of the Year 2023

USA – Pantone’s Color of the Year, Viva Magenta 18-1750, vibrates with vim and vigor.

Valencia: Design Capital of the World this Week

ESPAÑA –  This is a landmark year for Valencia, with the city celebrating its designation as World Design Capital 2022.

Schattdecor launches new 2022 collection “Global Essentials”

GERMANY – GERMANY – The new Decor Selection 2022 from Schattdecor reflects the trends and surface designs that are currently in high demand worldwide and also have the potential to become international bestsellers.

Double win for Hettich in iF Design Awards

ALEMANIA –  Two product developments from Hettich have received the renowned iF Design Award this year.

Partnership between Schattdecor and Guararapes wins iF Design Awards 2022

BRAZIL – The Perspectives MDF collection, the result of a collaboration between Schattdecor and the panel manufacturer Guararapes, was awarded the iF Design Awards 2022, the world’s leading Design award.

Hettich and Primabad make the bathroom more convenient

GERMANY – Dutch bathroom furniture manufacturer Primabad B.V. was looking for an aesthetically appealing and practical solution for barrier-free washroom facilities – and found it in cooperation with fittings manufacturer Hettich: the latest “Move” bathroom range conveniently raises the washbasin to any chosen height at the press of a button.

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