Africa

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what are the major disadvantages of using MDF boards for office furniture in the tropics – africa?

June 21st, 2009

I’m at the verge of taking a decision to employ the use of MDF boards in the making and supply of office furniture, amounting to over USD 3 million; and I’m keen on my client satisfaction on its quality and durability? Asked by: kelechi o


2008 Dubai Drink Technology Expo

November 2nd, 2008

Dubai will host from 14 to 16 December 2008 Dubai Drink Technology Expo at Dubai Convention and Exhibition Centre.
This significant and unique event presents worldwide range of products and services in the area of beverages technology.
The event targets the promotion of the latest drink processing and packaging systems.
It offers the state-of-the-art technology, logistics solutions for [...]


Lexington Home Brands unveil new furniture at spring market

April 16th, 2008

Speaking of transitional, Lexington followed its resumption of issuing brands under its own name last fall with the spring introduction of Hancock Park, an elegant collection both traditional and modern.
Features include black and gold finishes, scalloped designs and jewel-like hardware.
The striking Whitley Heights Mirror, with dark-finished Indonesian mahonie wood surrounding concave glass, can dominate a [...]


The 11th International Leather and Fur Trade Show – LeShow-2008

March 27th, 2008

Since 1993, Turkel Fair Organization Inc., has been organizing trade fairs on a wide spectrum across the four continents, including such countries as Russian Federation, Ukraine, Belarus, Baltic Republics, Poland, Germany, Italy, Greece, Hungary, Denmark, Spain, Latvia, Romania, Tunis, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Ghana, Sudan, Syria, Nigeria, Venezuela, Canada, South Africa, Kazakhstan and Tatarstan.
Turkel organizes [...]


Uganda: Money Gram Donates Furniture to I.U.IU

October 29th, 2007

MONEY Gram, an international money transfer firm in conjunction with Stanbic Bank, has donated furniture to the Islamic University in Uganda [I.U.IU], Mbale campus worth $ 4500.
“Money gram is proud to support the Islamic University. We are aware that a part of the students’ community is made up of students from all over the country [...]


More Brazilian furniture in Dubai

August 23rd, 2007

Since 2005, Formanova, a maker of high-end furniture, has been trying to conquer a customer in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. It was in April this year that the company managed to sell its first products and conquered a large customer, Western Furniture, which owns five stores in the country. “In three months, all [...]


Malaysia: Higher demand for imported sawn timber

July 23rd, 2007

DEMAND for high quality and certified imported sawn timber products will increase significantly in Malaysia and the region, according to a timber expert.
Local wood-based and furniture manufacturers, which traditionally used hardwood and rubber wood timber species as their raw materials, had gradually switched to imported sawn timber like oak and pine over the past [...]


Uganda: Softwood Furniture in Vogue

April 15th, 2007

ARDWOOD furniture is gradually phasing out of homes and in its place soft-wood wall units, kitchen cabinets, coffee tables, beds and wardrobes are now an attraction.
Softwood comes in different forms such as chipboards and medium density fibre. The wood is made out of compacted sawdust from tree pulp and it is imported from South Africa, [...]


The 2007 Worldwide Furniture Wholesale Industry Report Provides the Most Current and Cost-Effective Demographic Data and Market Reports for the Largest U.S. And World Industries

March 21st, 2007

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c52389) has announced the addition of 2007 Worldwide Furniture Wholesale Industry Report to their offering.
The Furniture Wholesale Industry report features 2007 current and 2008 forecast estimates on the size of the industry (sales, establishments, employment) for the 47 largest world countries. The report also includes industry definition, 5-year historical trends on industry [...]


Steinhoff bids R15bn for furniture retailer

March 20th, 2007

Steinhoff International Holdings, Africa’s largest furniture maker, offered to buy South African retailer JD Group for R15bn in stock as a way to deflect interest from buyout firms.
Shareholders of JD Group, the biggest seller of home furnishings in South Africa, will get 3,6 Steinhoff shares for each JD share, the companies said.
“They know each other [...]