The furniture industry in Europe has been hit hard by the economic downturn, but opportunities abound despite the challenges. An EU initiative envisions a small-scale factory to manufacture customised furniture products.
Financial crises and global competition have slowed the furniture sector, which generates an annual turnover of around EUR 130 billion and accounts for 1.4 million jobs. One way to jumpstart this key manufacturing industry is to focus on design and innovation.
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