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Blum develops inward-opening cabinet doors
Austrian hardware manufacturer Julius Blum has developed a system for inward-opening cabinet doors. The solution allows fronts to be hinged on the inside of the cabinet body – an alternative to the classic external hinge. This opens up new design options for furnitu…
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Mafell Expands Repair Service for Power Tools
Mafell is expanding its repair service offering for power tools. This move comes at a time when trade businesses are increasingly relying on longer usage cycles for their machines – driven by inflation and tightened sustainability requirements in building renovation. For manufacturers of professiona…
Hettich cancels planned wage increases – workforce reacts angrily
Furniture hardware manufacturer Hettich has cancelled planned wage increases for its employees. According to WDR, the management's decision is causing significant unrest among the workforce of the East Westphalian family business. The move demonstrates how the strained economic situation in the furn…
Pfleiderer invests 15 million euros in Gütersloh
Pfleiderer is investing 15 million euros in its Gütersloh location. The wood-based materials manufacturer aims to strengthen production at the Westphalian site. Details about planned measures or a timeline are not yet known. The investment is likely to have an impact on regional employment.
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Staircase Construction 2025: What Carpenters Should Know Now
The staircase market is currently undergoing a phase of tangible changes. While new construction orders are declining, demand is shifting significantly towards renovation, conversion, and individual solutions for the upscale residential sector. For you as a carpenter or joiner, this means: staircase…
Blum presents REVEGO hardware system for multifunctional spaces
<a href="/manufacturers/blum">Julius Blum</a> has announced REVEGO, a fitting system for multifunctional space utilization. According to the manufacturer, the product targets smaller living spaces and flexible usage concepts. Blum has not yet communicated technical details regarding the load capacit…
Blum integrates 230V power outlet into drawer system
<a href="/manufacturers/blum">Julius Blum</a> has developed AMPEROS AC, a 230-volt power outlet that can be integrated into drawers. The system from the Austrian hardware manufacturer is invisibly installed in pull-outs and enables the electrification of kitchen and office furniture without visible …
Blum focuses on premium positioning in the hinge segment
The Vorarlberg hardware manufacturer <a href="/manufacturers/blum">Julius Blum</a> strategically positions its hinge systems in the premium segment. Communication focuses on technical quality and product variety – a strategy that sets it apart from price-driven competition in the furniture hardware …
Blum revises AVENTOS flap fittings for kitchen furniture
Austrian hardware manufacturer <a href="/manufacturers/blum">Julius Blum</a> has redesigned its AVENTOS series for flap fittings. The systems for tall and upper cabinets are aimed at kitchen furniture manufacturers and are intended to enable expanded design options. In the furniture hardware industr…
Blum Expands Hinge Range with Onyx Black Surface
Austrian fitting manufacturer <a href="/manufacturers/blum">Julius Blum</a> is introducing its hinges for the first time in the Onyx Black surface finish. The portfolio expansion responds to growing demand for dark furniture fronts in kitchen and interior design. The black variant is intended to ena…
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Blum presents REVEGO hardware system for multifunctional spaces
<a href="/manufacturers/blum">Julius Blum</a> has announced REVEGO, a fitting system for multifunctional space utilization. According to the manufacturer, the product targets smaller living spaces and flexible usage concepts. Blum has not yet communicated technical details regarding the load capacit…
Velux CXU: Flat roof window with emergency exit and smoke extraction
<a href="/manufacturers/velux">Velux</a> is expanding its flat roof window range with the CXU model, which was specifically designed for safety applications in stairwells. The window combines emergency exit functionality and smoke extraction in one unit – a combination that was previously unavailabl…
Mafell Expands Repair Service for Power Tools
Mafell is expanding its repair service offering for power tools. This move comes at a time when trade businesses are increasingly relying on longer usage cycles for their machines – driven by inflation and tightened sustainability requirements in building renovation. For manufacturers of professiona…
Hettich cancels planned wage increases – workforce reacts angrily
Furniture hardware manufacturer Hettich has cancelled planned wage increases for its employees. According to WDR, the management's decision is causing significant unrest among the workforce of the East Westphalian family business. The move demonstrates how the strained economic situation in the furn…
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Mafell Expands Service Portfolio with Value-Added Packages
Tool manufacturer Mafell has expanded its service offering with so-called value-added packages. The bundled services are aimed at commercial users in carpentry and timber construction, though the company has not yet communicated specific content and pricing models. The initiative suggests an adaptat…
Felder Group celebrates 75 years – what does this mean for your workshop?
The Felder Group from the Black Forest is celebrating its 75th company anniversary. The manufacturer of woodworking machinery could use the anniversary as an occasion for strategic realignment – however, details on specific investment plans or new products are not yet available. Of interest to you a…
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