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Loss Doubles for Finnish Office Furniture Maker Martela
Thursday August 5, 2010
The recovery of the office furniture industry in Europe continues to be on hold.
Aurora Group in Taiwan to Establish 1,000 Sales Outlets in China
Monday August 2, 2010
The Aurora Group, a major Taiwanese manufacturer of office furniture and office automation equipment, continues to expand in China.
Colombian Import
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday July 26, 2010
Take one look at the furniture the company makes and you'll realize that the firm's anonymity is going to come to an end very soon.
Bene struggles as competition increases
Monday June 28, 2010
Bene is the biggest producer of furniture in Austria and the sixth biggest in Europe.
Austrian Bene signs marketing co-operation with Danish Designforce
Monday April 5, 2010
The Copenhagen-based company has received the exclusive rights to market Bene's production in the Scandinavian countries.
Copenhagen Summit Features HÅG GREENGUARD Certified Chairs
Wednesday December 16, 2009
Product certification program used by organizers to select HÅG Chairs at the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Bene announces results for first quarter of 2009/10
Monday June 29, 2009
According to the current economic forecasts, no improvement is expected for the current business year 2009/10.
Investors Bail on Samas
Thursday June 4, 2009
Stock drops more than 60% as company unveils plans to sell its remaining businesses.
Dutch Samas sells Benelux operations
Wednesday May 27, 2009
Agreement reached with consortium of financial investors.
Okamura Sales, Profits Fall
Monday May 18, 2009
Japanese office furniture maker Okamura reported last week that sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, fell 11.5%.
India's Wipro's Furniture takes Featherlite to Court for Design Infringement
Monday May 18, 2009
Wipro Limited has filed a complaint in the court of City Civil & Sessions Judge, Bangalore against Featherlite alleging infringement of the registered design of their product.
Austrian Bene achieves Record Sales
Monday May 18, 2009
Austrian office furniture maker see sales grow 5.1% year-over-year.
Dutch Samas sells Swiss operations to Nimbus
Monday May 11, 2009
Nimbus paid US$ 12.2 million in cash for the operations.
Austrian Office Furniture Maker Cuts Jobs
Thursday April 30, 2009
Bene AG plans to cut 125 of its 1,060 jobs in the country.
Japanese Contract Furniture Company to launch in U.S.
Tuesday April 7, 2009
The idea for the creation of the subsidiary was the result of the company's desire to enter the US market.
Indian Wipro enters Premium Office Furniture market
Monday March 23, 2009
The country's premium segment comprises about 35% of the total modular market.
Office furniture sales in Spain drop 20% in 2008
Monday February 16, 2009
The total production of the sector in the country fell by 17%.
UAE Manufacturer to increase Local Production
Thursday February 12, 2009
Manufacturer says local furniture production can dramatically reduce costs and delivery times.
Midform takes over Rufac from SIS
Monday December 8, 2008
In the deal, Midform acquires all Rufac assets except small IT furniture, which will continue under SIS.
Bene wins the Silver Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany 2009
Monday November 17, 2008
Bene is the only Austrian company to receive this design prize.
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