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Headlam: significant improvement in half-year figures
22.09.2021 − In the first six months, Headlam Group recorded turnover of £329.9m, corresponding to growth of 45.2% vis à vis the comparative period of the preceding year. » more
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Kährs completes integration of Upofloor brand
20.09.2021 − Kährs Holding has completed the brand merger announced last year. Resilient flooring products previously offered under the Upofloor brand will in future be marketed under the Kährs brand.» more
Forbo significantly improves half-year figures again
17.09.2021 − In the first half, Forbo Holding - a company specialising in floor coverings, building and construction adhesives as well as power transmission - increased its turnover by 14.9% to CHF623.1m.» more
Tarkett likely to remain below targeted margin in 2022
13.09.2021 − Tarkett is likely to fall short of its medium-term target of achieving an adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 12% in 2022.» more
Mohawk turnover higher than in first quarter
09.09.2021 − In the second quarter, Mohawk Industries was able to increase its turnover figures to new record levels, despite numerous supply-related production shutdowns. » more
Hörmann Group acquiring interior door producer Lebo
23.08.2021 − Hörmann intends to take over interior door manufacturer Lebo with retroactive effect from 31 December 2020. » more
FVSB: 2021 interior door sales to rise by a further 4.9%
19.08.2021 − Sales volumes of interior doors in Germany are expected to rise further in coming years, however the growth curve is anticipated to flatten out. » more
Inwido achieves record figures in second quarter
09.08.2021 − In the second quarter Inwido increased turnover by 16.9% to SEK2.009bn. This means the group achieved quarterly turnover of more than SEK2bn for the first time.» more
Canadian window producer VWD acquires Vinylbilt
02.08.2021 − Canadian window and door manufacturer Vinyl Window Designs (VWD) has taken over the company Vinylbilt Windows & Doors.» more
LG Hausys trading under name of LX Hausys since July
30.07.2021 − LG Hausys, active in fields such as building products and composite materials, has been trading under the name of LX Hausys Ltd. since 1 July. » more
Deconinck fails to acquire all Tarkett shares
29.07.2021 − The Deconinck family has failed to fulfil its objective of acquiring all of the outstanding shares in Tarkett. » more
Dovista to also push expansion in Central Europe
26.07.2021 − Dovista, which belongs to VKR Holding, is to expand its presence in Germany with the acquisition of Weru Group, announced on 6 July. » more
HDF supply problems culminating in shifts
22.07.2021 − European laminate flooring producers are benefiting from persistently strong demand in both Europe and on key export markets to varying degrees. » more
EU exported less parquet last year
21.07.2021 − The European Union’s foreign trade in parquet experienced mixed fortunes in 2020. » more
Dovista poised to acquire Weru Group too
16.07.2021 − Dovista, a VKR subsidiary, is planning to acquire Weru Group. This move comes after it integrated the Window division of Arbonia, in the first quarter. » more
Masonite to build new production location in Fort Mill
14.07.2021 − Masonite International intends to expand its production capacity with a new location in Fort Mill, South Carolina. » more
FEP: slight increase in parquet production in 2020
01.07.2021 − According to the current annual statistics of the Federation of the European Parquet Industry (FEP) the member countries achieved an increase in their production volume by 0.6% to 76.172m m² in 2020. » more
FEP says parquet consumption largely stable
24.06.2021 − Last year, there were no major changes in the output or the consumption on the European parquet market. » more
Jeld-Wen plans to invest in its Quebec sites
18.06.2021 − US window and door company Jeld-Wen intends to invest several million US dollars in expanding capacities of both its plants in the Canadian province of Quebec.» more
Amorim introduces new governance model in May
16.06.2021 − Corticeira Amorim expanded its executive committee by one member and its board of directors by four members. » more
Inwido records sales increases in both divisions
14.06.2021 − Inwido raised its sales revenue in the first three months of the current financial year by 13.5 % to SEK1.644bn.» more
IFN-Holding to invest around €250m until 2025
03.06.2021 − IFN-Holding and operative in the fields of windows, doors, facades and sun shading, has adopted a new investment package of approximately €250m. » more
Unilin set to invest in top layer production in Brasov
28.05.2021 − At the start of May, Unilin’s Flooring Division reached a deal with JAF International Services to buy a veneer mill in Brasov, Romania that does business as J.F. Furnir. » more
Upward adjustment in Masonite’s forecast for 2021
24.05.2021 − Masonite International has made an upward adjustment in its forecast for this year due to the good development in business in the first quarter. » more
Business operations ceased at Holz Design Moers
21.05.2021 − The efforts to find a solution for the survival of the insolvent company Holz Design Moers have remained fruitless. » more
2020 German window market better than expected
20.05.2021 − Last year window sales in Germany increased even more significantly than the sector associations had anticipated in October. » more
FEP: parquet markets show mostly positive development
12.05.2021 − Following a relatively quiet start in 2021, demand for parquet in Europe has recently picked up again noticeably. » more
Bauwerk Group improves results despite turnover loss
10.05.2021 − In the 2020 financial year, Bauwerk Group recorded a turnover decline of 7.1% to CHF261.4m.» more
Laminate flooring industry still operating at high workloads
06.05.2021 − Demand for laminate flooring remains consistent despite the renewed closure of German DIY shops, enabling European laminate flooring producers to keep operating their production capacity at high levels. » more
