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A new opportunity for collaboration in the European furniture sector has been officially launched with the establishment of the “GO Furniture” META-CLUSTER, a strategic alliance between eight leading furniture and wood industry clusters from across Europe. GO Furniture aims to drive innovation, sustainability, and international expansion while supporting European SMEs in the furniture industry. GO […]

The collaboration of eight European clusters from Romania, Spain, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Sweden, and Bulgaria represents a significant initiative aimed at fostering industrial growth, entrepreneurship, and cross-border business opportunities. This article explores the Furniture Go International project, detailing its strategies, and case studies that highlight both successes and challenges in the pursuit of global market […]

  Starting July 18, 2024, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) came into effect. This regulation is a key part of the EU’s strategy to make products more environmentally friendly and promote circularity. Products and their usage can greatly impact the environment. In the EU, consumption is a major contributor to climate change and […]

The European furniture industry is looking beyond its borders to support export activities and collaborate with third countries partners from South Africa, Egypt, USA, and Canada. In the context of the Furniture Go International project, an initiative to establish a representation in Europe for hosting international delegations arose. With these hubs, we want to boost […]

  In an era of accelerated globalization, internationalization has become a cornerstone for businesses seeking to expand their market presence and competitiveness globally. Recognizing this imperative need, the “Furniture Go International” (FGOI) project, funded by the European Union’s COSME program, has undertaken an innovative feasibility study for the establishment of a Joint Representation Office (JRO) […]

  The main objective of the Fostering Single EU Market, Grabbing Third Countries Markets project (FGOI) is to establish a European Strategic Cluster Partnership that promotes cross-regional cluster cooperation in the furniture and related industries. Over a period of 36 months, the partnership aims to enhance collaboration within the EU and with four third countries: […]

May marked a significant milestone in our internationalization journey as we successfully organized the inaugural business matchmaking mission of our Furniture Go International project, aimed supporting SMEs in expanding into third markets. The mission was driven by ambitious goals: forging connections between European and North American companies, identifying synergistic business opportunities, drawing inspiration from foreign markets […]

Like every country, the USA has its own special requirements for furniture. Among these requirements are for example Furniture Comfort, Safety, Sustainability, Durability etc. The US market has its specific requirements for office furniture defined in the so-called BIFMA Standards. BIFMA is the not‐for-profit trade association for business and institutional furniture manufacturers. Since 1973, BIFMA […]

Between December 15 and 16, the FGOI delegation, in coordination with the Wood Industry Cluster of Slovenia, travelled to Cairo, Egypt, to visit the international Cairo Wood Show fair (www.woodshowglobal.com/cairo ) and to gathered insights on Egypt furniture market as preparation for next year FGOI business delegation in Egypt. The objectives of the Exploratory visit were […]

Between June 13 and 16, the FGOI delegation, in coordination with the Wood Industry Cluster of Slovenia, travelled to Chicago, USA, to visit the NeoCon trade fair and to gathered insights on USA furniture market as preparation for next year FGOI business delegation in the USA. The objectives of the Exploratory visit were in line […]

The Russian invasion and the subsequent outbreak of military hostilities in Ukraine has sent shock waves throughout the international community. The European Commission (DG GROW and EISMEA) invites all to contribute mitigating the adverse effects for European citizens and businesses and supporting Ukrainian people and businesses. Several concrete initiatives in this sense have been launched […]

Introduction of Market Insight Reports Furniture Go International – FGOI – will help SMEs to reach new markets through collaboration and innovation.The project will establish a European Strategic Cluster Partnership to intensify cooperation opportunities infurniture and related industries, within EU and towards four third countries, namely USA, Canada, Egypt, andSouth Africa. The 36 months project […]

Aproape 70 de companii europene au participat la primul eveniment public al proiectului Furniture Go International (FGOI), care le va permite să ajungă pe noi piețe precum Statele Unite, Canada, Egipt și Africa de Sud. Cunoașterea și înțelegerea clientului din altă țară și a nevoilor pieței constituie principala provocare pentru succesul acestui proiect și pentru […]

Projekt řízený osmi evropskými klastry a financovaný Evropskou komisí pomůže malým a středním podnikům dosáhnout nových trhů prostřednictvím spolupráce a inovací. Díky projektu vznikne nové Evropské Strategické Partnerství Klastrů (European Strategic Cluster Partnership) s cílem posílit spolupráci v oblasti nábytkářství a souvisejících průmyslových odvětví v rámci EU a také směrem k vybraným třetím zemím: USA, […]

Nearly 70 European companies participated in the first public meeting of the Furniture Go International (FGOI) project which will enable them to reach new markets such as the United States, Canada, Egypt and South Africa. Understanding the final client and market needs was identified as the main challenge for the success of this project and […]

Projekt, ki ga vodi osem evropskih grozdov in financira Evropska komisija, bo s sodelovanjem in inovacijami pomagal MSP doseči nove trge. V okviru projekta bo vzpostavljeno evropsko strateško partnerstvo grozdov za okrepitev sodelovanja na področju pohištva in sorodnih industrij znotraj EU in s štirimi tretjimi državami, in sicer z ZDA, Kanado, Egiptom in Južno Afriko. […]

Projekt řízený osmi evropskými klastry a financovaný Evropskou Komisí pomůže malým a středním podnikům dosáhnout nových trhů prostřednictvím spolupráce a inovací. Díky projektu vznikne nové Evropské Strategické Partnerství Klastrů (European Strategic Cluster Partnership) s cílem posílit spolupráci v oblasti nábytkářství a souvisejících průmyslových odvětví v rámci EU a také směrem k vybraným třetím zemím: USA, […]

The project, driven by eight European clusters and funded by the European Commission, will help SMEs to reach new markets through collaboration and innovation. The project will establish a European Strategic Cluster Partnership to intensify cooperation in furniture and related industries, within EU and towards four third countries, namely USA, Canada, Egypt, and South Africa. […]

Proiectul, implementat de opt clustere europene și finanțat de Comisia Europeană, va ajuta IMM-urile producătoare să ajungă cu produsele și serviciile lor în țări din afara Uniunii Europene. La bază stă un parteneriat strategic între clustere care reprezintă firme producătoare cu scopul de a intensifica cooperarea în industria mobilei și a industriilor conexe din cadrul […]

Проектът, ръководен от осем европейски клъстера и финансиран от Европейската комисия, ще помогне на МСП да достигнат нови пазари чрез сътрудничество и иновации. Проектът ще създаде Европейско стратегическо клъстерно партньорство за засилване на сътрудничеството в областта на мебелното производство и свързаните с него индустрии в рамките на ЕС и към четири външни държави, а именно […]

The project, driven by eight European clusters and funded by the European Commission, will help SMEs to reach new markets through collaboration and innovation. The project will establish a European Strategic Cluster Partnership to intensify cooperation in furniture and related industries, within EU and towards four third countries, namely USA, Canada, Egypt, and South Africa. […]

El projecte, impulsat per vuit clústers europeus i finançat per la Comissió Europea, ajudarà a les pimes a arribar a nous mercats mitjançant la col·laboració i la innovació. El projecte establirà una associació estratègica Europea de Clústers per intensificar la cooperació dins del sector del moble i d’indústries afins, dins de la UE i cap […]