Monitoring scoreboard M1-M36 – FGOI
Key learnings from the Furniture Go International project – Cooperation activities in the target markets
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 […]
Establishing Representation in Europe through Furniture Go International Hubs
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 […]
Boosting Global EU Furniture Trade: The Vision for a Joint Representation Office in Foreign Markets
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) […]
Furniture GO International – Snapshot of the First 22 Months of Project Implementation
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: […]
Building Alliances, Opening Markets – Business matchmaking missions in New York City and Toronto
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 […]
Monitoring Scoreboard FGOI – M1-M18
The United States market and its furniture requirements
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 […]
Report on the Exploratory Visit in Third Countries in Egypt
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 […]
