Bank of Valletta is supporting an innovative exhibition that is showcasing locally produced furniture, demonstrating the high level of skills and innovation currently on tap in the industry. The exhibition on the theme, ‘Working in Wood – A Maltese Tradition’, is being organised by the Malta Furniture Manufacturers Organisation (MFMO). It is being held at St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity in Valletta and is open until 13 May.

Speaking during the presentation of BOV’s sponsorship, Jennifer Xuereb Sammut, president of the Malta Furniture Manufacturers Organisation, said that this is an exhibition that is dedicated to the local industry of wooden furniture manufacturing. Our objective is to promote the distinct qualities and services of the local manufacturers, underlining the long tradition of quality and solid wood construction, while giving the consumer an extent of flexibility which cannot be found in imported products.” Read more »

The Tokushima Handicraft Association of Japan has chosen Malta to hold an exhibition of traditional handicrafts to celebrate its 35th anniversary of its foundation.

During their visit to Malta members of the association will organise an exhibition as well as provide demonstrations of their skills in the production of Japanese traditional textile crafts.

The fine art involved in the production of traditional Japanese textile handicrafts, as well as the participation in a tea ceremony during one of the many presentations that the association will be holding, should be appreciated by visitors. Read more »

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47688) has announced the addition of World Furniture Outlook 2007: With Furniture Indicators for 60 Countries to their offering.

There is an increasing degree of openness in the furniture sector world-wide. The growth in world furniture trade has two determinants: the increasing openness of the markets and the growth in world consumption, which has also affected the developing countries since the mid-80′s, with the emergence of hundreds of millions of consumers with levels of spending similar to western ones. Developing countries are therefore potential customers for middle and upper-middle range furniture produced in industrial countries. Read more »

Investment in the local furniture manufacturing industry has grown substantially over the past four years, so it is important to maintain a high level of excellence, said parliamentary secretary for small business and the self-employed Edwin Vassallo yesterday.

He was speaking to the media after visiting a number of workshops in the Mosta industrial estate.

Notwithstanding fears that the local furniture industry could have been at a disadvantage following the removal of tariffs in 2003, it has in fact been doing very well since then, he said.

Malta Enterprise representative Martin Bowerman compared the situation of the manufacturing sector in 2005 to what it was in 2000. Read more »

Research and Markets has announced the addition of “World Furniture Outlook 2006-2007″ to their offering.

There is an increasing degree of openness in the furniture sector world-wide. The growth in world furniture trade has two determinants: the increasing openness of the markets and the growth in world consumption, which has also affected the developing countries since the mid-80′s, with the emergence of hundreds of millions of consumers with levels of spending similar to western ones. Developing countries are therefore potential customers for middle and upper-middle range furniture produced in industrial countries.

This report provides an overview of the world furniture industry with basic data (production, consumption, imports, exports) and scenario 2006/2007 for 60 furniture markets. The growth of furniture imports and the role of furniture exporting countries in the world marketplace are also considered. Prospects of world furniture trade in 2006/2007 and forecasts on the evolution of furniture markets in the 60 countries (selected according to their contribution to production and international trade of furniture) are based on the analysis of furniture industry dynamics and of macro-economic indicators. Read more »

The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce will again be organising the popular Summer Morning Courses in art, drama, crafts and music, between the 15th July and 15th September 2006. All the courses will be held at Palazzo De La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta, during the morning hours. Everyone over the age of 6 can attend the courses.

Courses will be held in the following subjects: Art, Arts and Crafts, Drama, Floral Art, Glass Painting, Painting on Parchment, Parchment Crafts, Stone Sculpture, Guitar, Pianoforte (Pre-Grade and Grade 1 to 5), Violin, Theory of Music, Beading, Cottage Craft, Crochet, Dress Making and Cutting Out, Embroidery, Embroidery in Gold, Fashion Design, Filigree, Ganutell, Interior Design, Malta Lace, Mixed Crafts (Candles and Decoupage), Monastery, Needle Handcrafts, Quilling, Soft Furnishing, Tailoring, Hansa and Tatting. Read more »

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33958) has announced the addition of The Furniture Industry in the European Union (Volume II): EU Enlargement Countries + Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine to their offering.

This report offers a comprehensive picture of the furniture sector in Central and Eastern Europe, providing trends in furniture production, furniture consumption, furniture imports and exports in Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine. Factors determining the demand for furniture are examined, as well as furniture distribution channels and furniture prices.

For each country the furniture supply structure is analysed, with data on furniture companies and employment. Profiles of the main furniture manufacturers and distributors, with turnover, production facilities, employees, exports and product mix, are provided. Read more »

Householders, proud of their home, can do nothing better over the coming four days than visit the Furniture and Interiors Fair which the Malta Trade Fairs Corporation is holding at the trade fair grounds in Naxxar.

The fair, in its 25th edition, opened on Wednesday and has goods on display from 73 exhibitors. There will probably not be another such concentration of goods for the home in Malta this year. Whether it is art, decorative accessories, doors, clocks, carpets or air conditioners, you will find them at Naxxar.

Apart, of course, from chandeliers, books, insurance services, curtains, crystalware, reproduction furniture, water dispensers, stained glass, bamboo furniture and soffitt ceilings. Opening times are 6pm to 10pm today, 5pm to 10pm tomorrow and on Sunday from 10am to 12.30pm, and from 3pm to 9pm.

Aryajati Furniture are Producer & Exporter of wooden furniture located in Solo – Central Java – Indonesia. Currently they are looking long term partner to market their goods. They are concern to create quality goods with competitive prices.

ARYAJATI FURNITURE is a family bussiness. their furniture is semi machine made by skilled craftsmen. They export solid wood furniture to some of the largest importers in the world: Turkey, French, Nederlands, Hungary, Malta, Uruguay, Spain and etc. They extensive range of over 600 pieces, covers a wide collection of Antique Reproduction Furniture and some new contemporary styles – at very competitive prices. Read more »