Materials & Components

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – VAUTH-SAGEL, a global leader in innovative storage solutions, has launched its latest design line, "Ligano," specifically developed to cater to the structural and aesthetic preferences of the North American kitchen market. Unveiled at KBIS 2025 in Las Vegas, Ligano represents a strategic blend of traditional materials and contemporary design, tailored to both face frame and frameless cabinetry construction prevalent across the U.S.

The Ligano line marks a new chapter in VAUTH-SAGEL’s commitment to market-responsive product innovation. By integrating classic wood elements with modern metallic accents, Ligano offers a compelling solution for American kitchen designers, cabinetmakers, and OEMs seeking both style and functional precision.

Strategic Design for a Targeted Market

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Vauth-Sagel has unveiled its latest innovation in kitchen storage at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2025: the VS SUB® Pantry Flex, a modular pull-out base cabinet system designed to redefine functional storage in modern kitchens. With its flexible configuration and seamless design integration, the new system supports efficient, user-centric kitchen workflows and enhances long-term operational value for kitchen designers, manufacturers, and property developers alike.

Modular System Addresses Modern Kitchen Demands

The VS SUB® Pantry Flex is strategically engineered to optimize the often-underutilized space around ovens, stoves, and washing machines. By transforming base cabinets into high-functioning storage units, Vauth-Sagel is addressing growing industry demands for smarter, space-saving kitchen solutions—especially in compact urban living environments.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Vauth-Sagel, a global leader in innovative storage solutions for modern living, has announced the launch of its new VS WASH® series, an elegant and space-optimizing laundry system designed to bring style and structure to residential laundry routines. With this strategic expansion beyond the kitchen, Vauth-Sagel continues its mission of creating high-quality system solutions that merge convenience, durability, and design.

Transforming Laundry Management with Intelligent Design

The VS WASH® series answers a growing demand in the home and furniture industry for practical yet visually integrated laundry storage. Whether the laundry area is in the basement, bathroom, or utility room, the system ensures that even dirty laundry contributes to a home's overall aesthetic harmony.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Schattdecor has significantly expanded its production capabilities in Tarnowo Podgórne, Poland, with the commissioning of its newest state-of-the-art PMDL55 printing and coating machine, positioning the facility as a global leader in finish foil manufacturing.

This strategic investment marks a pivotal step for Schattdecor Poland, which now operates the world’s most advanced machinery setup for producing finish foils. With the addition of the PMDL55 and the earlier PML12—installed two years ago—the company is doubling down on operational efficiency, premium surface quality, and heightened competitiveness in a fast-evolving decorative surfaces market.

Strengthening Global Competitiveness through Innovation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Schattdecor, a global leader in surface solutions for furniture and flooring, has announced its strategic direction for Interzum 2025 with the unveiling of its streamlined concept: “One design. All applications.” The company will present an integrated suite of innovative substrates and decorative surfaces, emphasizing simplicity, versatility, and customer-focused clarity in a complex and rapidly evolving B2B environment.

Strategic Focus on Simplification and Value Integration

With the motto “Simplify.”, Schattdecor is responding to growing industry demand for clarity, ease of integration, and product certainty. Its Interzum 2025 showcase will emphasize the company’s turnkey concept, "One Source. Unlimited Solutions."—a comprehensive solution for designers and manufacturers seeking consistency and efficiency across applications.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Despite macroeconomic headwinds and operational setbacks, the Schattdecor Group is reinforcing its global growth strategy with over €40 million in planned investments for 2025, underscoring its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and long-term profitability in the surface solutions industry.

The company’s preliminary figures for the 2024 financial year report total sales of approximately €875 million, slightly below the previous year’s levels. However, production volumes remained resilient with 1.4 billion square meters in printing and 770 million square meters in finished surfaces—the latter marking a modest increase. This performance reflects Schattdecor’s operational agility amid geopolitical uncertainty and unpredictable economic signals.

Proven Resilience in a Complex Global Landscape

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – At this year's SICAM trade fair in Pordenone, Italy, Schattdecor once again positioned itself at the forefront of surface design innovation by presenting a comprehensive portfolio of new trend themes, premium decors, and advanced material solutions. The company’s dynamic appearance underscored its role as a strategic design and consulting partner in the global interior and furniture industry.

Four Trend Worlds Drive Material Innovation

Schattdecor’s open and engaging stand concept allowed visitors to explore four new trend themes shaped by ongoing research, industry dialogue, and design foresight. These themes—“Dark Elegance,” “Raw Essence,” “Crafted Simplicity,” and “Green Aesthetics”—reflect a deep understanding of shifting consumer preferences and material aesthetics.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Schattdecor US has announced a significant leadership transition, appointing David Sheehan as CEO and Matthias Geisler as CTO, effective October 14, 2024. The new dual leadership model reflects the company’s ongoing growth strategy in the North American surface solutions market and reinforces its commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Strategic Leadership Transition Anchors Future Growth

The leadership change follows the planned departure of longtime CEO Flavio Nunes, who will return to Brazil in July 2025 after nearly a decade leading Schattdecor’s U.S. operations. Under his stewardship, the company achieved several milestones, including expanded production capacity and the acquisition of a lacquering facility in Lexington, South Carolina.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 18, 2025 – In a move poised to reshape the regional dynamics of the furniture hardware sector, Hettich and FGV have officially launched Hettich Vietnam, their first joint subsidiary. This strategic initiative reflects both companies’ commitment to long-term growth in Southeast Asia and underscores their shared vision of delivering innovative, localized solutions to the fast-expanding Vietnamese furniture industry.

Strategic Expansion Targets Southeast Asia’s Growth Potential

The launch of Hettich Vietnam marks a significant milestone for the two family-owned companies as they consolidate their global partnership. Recognizing Vietnam's rapid urbanization and increasing demand for premium interior solutions, the new subsidiary is positioned to deliver tailored, high-quality products while embedding both companies more deeply within the regional value chain.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 15, 2025, XPONENTIAL Europe, the new leading forum for uncrewed systems and robotics, will make its debut at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre from February 18 to 20, 2025. Under the banner of "Next Level Autonomy," the event will bring together key players across the entire autonomous technology value chain, from OEMs to start-ups. A central enabler of the event's high-tech demonstrations will be a private 5G campus network provided by Vodafone, the official connectivity partner of XPONENTIAL Europe.

5G Campus Network: The Foundation for Technological Demonstrations

Vodafone will deploy a private 5G campus network in Hall 1, providing the high-performance infrastructure necessary for exhibitors to showcase their technologies under real-world conditions – live, interactively, and with minimal latency. This cutting-edge network offers numerous advantages: