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The performance of Italian technologies was positive also in the first quarter of 2018

The Italian technologies dedicated to the furniture industry and wood processing and its derivatives mark a very positive first quarter of 2018. According to the usual quarterly survey by Acimall, the Italian woodworking machinery and accessories manufacturers' association, the data for the first quarter of 2018 confirm the excellent performance of 2017, a year that marked a 10% increase in production, 5% compared to the previous year for a value of 2.27 billion euro, an exceptional figure for the sector.

The period January-March 2018 shows a growth of 19.2% compared to the same three months of 2017. It is once again the export to be the driving force for the sector with a + 22.1% on the first quarter of 2017; even the domestic market grows even if with less striking values, however, reaching a remarkable 3.7%. In Italy, the market seems to show a sort of period of reflection after the investment boom of the past months in the wake of the provisions concerning “Industry 4.0“.

The order book for 3.4 months was also positive (3.6 in the previous quarter), while prices from 1 January showed a slight increase (0.6%).

According to the qualitative survey prepared by Acimall for the first quarter of 2018, 65 percent of the sample considers the production trend to be positive, while it is judged steady by 29 percent and down by 6 percent.

Employment is judged stable by 35 percent of the sample, up from 53 percent, down for the remaining 12 percent.

As for stocks, they are considered stable for 65 percent of respondents, up 29 percent, down 6 percent.

The results achieved so far hope Italian companies to hope for the future of the next few months: 41 percent of those interviewed expect an increase in foreign orders, while for 47 percent they will be stationary; down by 12%. In terms of the internal market, 23% of respondents is confident, while 65% expect that sales within the borders will be stable and 12% believe they will decrease.

CSIL report: The furniture industry in Europe 2023. Analysis for 30 countries

According to forecasts, the demand for furniture in Europe will weaken in 2023; recovery is scheduled for 2024
Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 15/03/2023

Wood and furniture technologies: an exceptional first half of 2021

Orders for wood-furniture machinery and tools up 100.3% over same half of 2020
Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 20/09/2021

LIGNA.Innovation Network: new digital format in September 2021

The event was created to discuss new trends, present innovations and network with interested players.
Category: Fairs
Publication date: 28/05/2021

The design industry and the challenge of recovery: the theme of the 6th Design Summit Pambianco Interni

Pambianco Research has highlighted how digital and sustainability will be the strongest trends in the medium term
Category: Industry news
Publication date: 02/08/2020

Xylexpo 2020: showcase of technologies and supplies for the furniture and wood industry

One of the main international trade fairs for industry experts
Category: Fairs
Publication date: 20/02/2020

The General Assembly of Eumabois confirms in its entirety the Board of Directors

The Council will pursue very important projects for the future of the European woodworking industry
Category: Trade associations
Publication date: 18/12/2019

Sicam 2019 confirms itself as a business event for the international furniture industry

The success of the event is above all in the quality of the exhibition and in the quality and internationality of the visitors.
Category: Fairs
Publication date: 10/12/2019
Company: EXPOSICAM SRL

SCM presents the human-sized Smart Factory at Ligna

A new interaction between man and robot, highly flexible and modular
Category: Woodworking machines and software
Publication date: 06/06/2019
Company: SCM GROUP S.p.A.

CSIL World Furniture Outlook Seminar 2018: the development of global furniture

The data reveal a positive global outlook for the coming years
Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 30/05/2018

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2018: large number of visitors and growing business

The wood-furniture sector is crucial for the growth of the country
Category: Fairs
Publication date: 23/04/2018