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Today saw the end of the tenth edition of SICAM, the International Exhibition of Components, Accessories, and Semi-Finished Products for the Furniture Industry, with a very positive flow of professional and buyers from all over the world. The most highly respected players in international furnishing were present at Pordenone over the past four days.

The IWF Atlanta is the most important woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry event in the USA. Vauth-Sagel's attendance was a resounding success. With more than 1,200 visitors, double the number of people showed their interest in the Vauth-Sagel stand this year. Customers, partners and journalists were particularly interested in the waste separation systems from the VS ENVI range, which are now also available in standard US sizes.

MineralVeneer is a new material developed by Richter akustik & design. Ideal for high-end interior surfaces to create unique spaces, cabinetry, bathroom and office furniture, store-fixtures, RV’s and more. This makes MineralVeneer a very attractive alternative to traditional plastic surfaces. The pleasant haptic experience makes this new material a favorite eco-friendly surface solution. At the Interzum trade show in Cologne, Richter akustik & design received the “Best of the Best” award for MineralVeneer.

Kings Mountain International, Inc, a manufacturer of premium press plates for the decorative surfaces industry throughout the Americas, announces the appointment of Karen Palumbo as its new Product Development Manager.  In this position, Karen will be responsible for leading the Graphic Arts Team, while collaborating with the KMI Technical Team, to create textures that reflect the current market and individual needs of our Customers.

On Friday, October 5th, 2018, Stiles Machinery opened its doors to students from three local area high schools in celebration of Manufacturing Day, an annual nationwide event designed to inspire the next generation and offer them insights into what manufacturing looks like today and the many different career opportunities within the industry.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö has today completed the acquisition of U.S. specialty paper producer Expera Specialty Solutions for an enterprise value of USD 615 million (EUR 526 million) on a cash and debt free basis. The transformative acquisition will expand the company’s presence in North America and further strengthen its offering of advanced custom-made fiber-based materials. The earnings enhancing transaction will almost triple Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s net sales in the U.S. and provide a platform for growth.

Teutopolis, IL - Stevens Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Travis Oaks to Casework Manager. Oaks took on the new role in the spring, in time for the busy summer construction season. In his new role he is focused on increasing technology usage in the Estimating and Drafting departments, delving into the future of 3-D models and rendered drawings for improved visuals and prints for customers.

Japanese furniture retailer Nitori Co., Ltd has launched a new range of products featuring Threespine® click furniture technology from Välinge. With the implementation of Threespine, Nitori is convinced to have found a solution to the changing market needs as well as the challenges with conventional flat pack furniture. 

October 2, 2018 – VT Industries Inc. announced today it has acquired Eggers Industries, a national door and millwork manufacturer based in Wisconsin. The acquisition combines the two industry leaders in Architectural Wood Door businesses to offer greater appeal and value to the customers of both companies.

According to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA)’s monthly Trend of Business Survey, participating cabinet manufacturers reported an increase in cabinet sales of 4.4% for August 2018 compared to the same month in 2017. Stock sales increased 5.1%; semi-custom sales increased 3.1%; and custom sales increased 6.2% compared to August 2017.