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MUNICH,
JANUARY 12, 2016
Vivonio wants to continue to grow.
The Munich-based Vivonio Furniture Group is anticipating growth in turnover of just over 15 percent for 2015. With its three subsidiaries MAJA, Staud, and SCIAE, four factories, and 1,200 employees, the group of furniture manufacturers is expecting a total turnover of approximately 300 million euros in 2015. The subsidiaries of Vivonio are among the leading European manufacturers in their respective segments. Vivonio intends to continue to pursue its course of growth in the coming years – by acquiring other European furniture manufacturers as well.
Markus Witte new Managing Director of the Vivonio subsidiary MAJA Möbel in Kasendorf
Dr. Markus Witte (46) is the new Managing Director at MAJA Möbel in Kasendorf. With its main factory in Kasendorf, Upper Franconia, and another factory in Wittichenau near Dresden, the subsidiary of the Vivonio Furniture Group – with over 800 employees – produces flat-pack furniture for do-it-yourself assembly. Upon joining the management team of MAJA, Markus Witte will initially take over the management of MAJA in Kasendorf together with the former Managing Director Heinz Hien (63). Heinz Hien, whose work has made a lasting mark on MAJA, is entering phased retirement. Markus Witte will continue to pursue the course of growth and innovation that has been taken to date, and further build on MAJA's strong position in the manufacture of flat-pack furniture.
Vivonio Furniture expands its business
The furniture specialist has now included easy-to-handle desks with manual height adjustment in its portfolio. "The products of the prestigious company from Coburg complement our range of products perfectly. With the high-quality height-adjustable desks, we are now tapping into a segment with the upmarket office furniture sector with enormous growth potential," says Vivonio CEO Elmar Duffner.
MUNICH,
AUGUST 31, 2016
MUNICH,
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
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Munich,
March 28, 2017
Munich,
August 31, 2016
Vivonio Furniture expands its business
The furniture specialist has now included easy-to-handle desks with manual height adjustment in its portfolio. "The products of the prestigious company from Coburg complement our range of products perfectly. With the high-quality height-adjustable desks, we are now tapping into a segment with the upmarket office furniture sector with enormous growth potential," says Vivonio CEO Elmar Duffner.
MUNICH,
August 31, 2016
Vivonio wants to continue to grow
The Munich-based Vivonio Furniture Group is anticipating growth in turnover of just over 15 percent for 2015. With its three subsidiaries MAJA, Staud, and SCIAE, four factories, and 1,200 employees, the group of furniture manufacturers is expecting a total turnover of approximately 300 million euros in 2015. The subsidiaries of Vivonio are among the leading European manufacturers in their respective segments. Vivonio intends to continue to pursue its course of growth in the coming years – by acquiring other European furniture manufacturers as well.
MUNICH,
January 12, 2016
MUNICH,
September 16, 2015
Witte new Managing Director of the Vivonio subsidiary MAJA Möbel in Kasendorf
Dr. Markus Witte (46) is the new Managing Director at MAJA Möbel in Kasendorf. With its main factory in Kasendorf, Upper Franconia, and another factory in Wittichenau near Dresden, the subsidiary of the Vivonio Furniture Group – with over 800 employees – produces flat-pack furniture for do-it-yourself assembly. Upon joining the management team of MAJA, Markus Witte will initially take over the management of MAJA in Kasendorf together with the former Managing Director Heinz Hien (63). Heinz Hien, whose work has made a lasting mark on MAJA, is entering phased retirement. Markus Witte will continue to pursue the course of growth and innovation that has been taken to date, and further build on MAJA's strong position in the manufacture of flat-pack furniture.
MUNICH,
AUGUST 31
2016
Leuwico transforms old factory building into modern office environment
Leuwico, an office furniture manufacturer based in Wiesenfeld near Coburg, Germany, implemented a one-of-a-kind project in the Franconian town Hof last summer: It joined forces with fickenscher architektur+ to implement a visionary office concept on an area of 1,564 square metres in a century-old textile factory. The building belongs to the international manufacturer Tenowo GmbH, a subsidiary of HoftexGroup AG headquarted in Hof. "The concept is based on the sustainable approach of building upcycling to create a modern and pleasant working environment for all employees," explains Uwe Fickenscher, an architect based in Hof.
COBURG/HOF,
JANUARY 26, 2017
COBURG/HOF,
January 26, 2017
MUNICH,
March 28, 2017
Noteborn bought by Vivonio Furniture
The Dutch wardrobe manufacturer Noteborn is acquired by Vivonio Furniture GmbH. Shortly after acquiring Leuwico GmbH, the holding is further strengthening its position as a leading player in the European furniture market. The highly professional manufacturer of bespoke wardrobe systems employs around 70 staff and generated a turnover of around 11 million Euros in 2016. Noteborn will be the fifth daughter company and the sixth manufacturing site within the Vivonio group, which was founded as Vivonio Furniture GmbH in 2012 in Munich.
Leuwico transforms old factory building into a modern office environment
Leuwico, an office furniture manufacturer based in Wiesenfeld near Coburg, Germany, implemented a one-of-a-kind project in the Franconian town Hof last summer: It joined forces with fickenscher architektur+ to implement a visionary office concept on an area of 1,564 square metres in a century-old textile factory. The building belongs to the international manufacturer Tenowo GmbH, a subsidiary of HoftexGroup AG headquarted in Hof. "The concept is based on the sustainable approach of building upcycling to create a modern and pleasant working environment for all employees," explains Uwe Fickenscher, an architect based in Hof.
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Leuwico transforms old factory building into a modern office environment
Leuwico, an office furniture manufacturer based in Wiesenfeld near Coburg, Germany, implemented a one-of-a-kind project in the Franconian town Hof last summer: It joined forces with fickenscher architektur+ to implement a visionary office concept on an area of 1,564 square metres in a century-old textile factory. The building belongs to the international manufacturer Tenowo GmbH, a subsidiary of HoftexGroup AG headquarted in Hof. "The concept is based on the sustainable approach of building upcycling to create a modern and pleasant working environment for all employees," explains Uwe Fickenscher, an architect based in Hof.
MUNICH,
MARCH 28, 2017
Noteborn bought by Vivono Furniture
The Dutch wardrobe manufacturer Noteborn is acquired by Vivonio Furniture GmbH. Shortly after acquiring Leuwico GmbH, the holding is further strengthening its position as a leading player in the European furniture market. The highly professional manufacturer of bespoke wardrobe systems employs around 70 staff and generated a turnover of around 11 million Euros in 2016. Noteborn will be the fifth daughter company and the sixth manufacturing site within the Vivonio group, which was founded as Vivonio Furniture GmbH in 2012 in Munich.
MUNICH,
August 24, 2017
Axel Brömstrup new Managing Director of MAJA Kasendorf
Vivonio Furniture Group has appointed Axel Brömstrup as the new Managing Director of MAJA Kasendorf. With his extensive experience in lean manufacturing, Axel Brömstrup is ideally suited to continue the successful development of the company. The Vivonio Furniture Group itself is also growing, with Holger Kierdorf appointed to the newly created position of Head of Digital Strategy.
Groundbreaking ceremony at STAUD for new production facilities
Furniture ranges for the bedroom that combine tradition with innovation – this is the key to success for STAUD. They have been so successful that this company, with a history extending back to 1653, is now expanding its production facilities with a new building. The official groundbreaking ceremony on 7 July 2017 was attended by the press as well as politicians. The new plant will start production in early 2018.
BAD SAULGAU,
July 10, 2017
Sixth subsidiary for Vivonio
By purchasing fm Büromöbel Franz Meyer GmbH & Co. KG, Vivonio Furniture GmbH is extending its competence as a major player on the European furniture market. The company from Bösel founded by master carpenter Franz Meyer in 1964 is the sixth subsidiary of the Munich-based furniture alliance.
Munich,
September 28, 2017
Munich,
JUNE 20, 2018
Vivonio takes over KA Interiør
Vivonio Furniture GmbH expands its portfolio of custom built-in cabinets by acquiring Denmark-based KA Interiør S/A and strengthens its presence on the Scandinavian furniture market. The Danish company is one of the largest private label manufacturers of sliding door cabinets in Scandinavia. Together with the Dutch subsidiary Noteborn B.V., acquired in 2017, the furniture holding company from Munich continues to consolidate its leadership in Northern and Central Europe.
Vivonio Furniture takes over KA Interiør
Vivonio Furniture GmbH expands its portfolio of custom built-in cabinets by acquiring Denmark-based KA Interiør S/A and strengthens its presence on the Scandinavian furniture market. The Danish company is one of the largest private label manufacturers of sliding door cabinets in Scandinavia. Together with the Dutch subsidiary Noteborn B.V., acquired in 2017, the furniture holding company from Munich continues to consolidate its leadership in Northern and Central Europe.
Munich,
June 20, 2018
Munich,
March 4, 2019
Vivonio expands production capacity for fm Büromöbel
Since fm Büromöbel joined the Vivonio Group in September 2017 as the sixth subsidiary, it has developed extremely well. To ensure sustainable growth, fm Büromöbel GmbH is now significantly expanding its production capacities: With the takeover of a modern production site in Upper Austria, the company is adapting to the increasing demand.Since fm Büromöbel joined the Vivonio Group in September 2017 as the sixth subsidiary, it has developed extremely well. To ensure sustainable growth, fm Büromöbel GmbH is now significantly expanding its production capacities: With the takeover of a modern production site in Upper Austria, the company is adapting to the increasing demand.
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Munich,
March 24, 2020
Vivonio adjusts production capacities
- UDATE -
The coronavirus pandemic has affected every area of economic life - the furniture business included. Vivonio Furniture GmbH is responding to the challenges of the situation with resilience and adapting the companies’ production activities to current requirements. Production at MAJA Wittichenau and STAUD was suspended temporarily up until before Easter. Both facilities will start up again with varying levels of intensity on 14 April 2020. Then all seven subsidiaries will be in action again, while complying of course with the highest hygiene standards.
Munich,
April 14, 2020
Vivonio adjusts production capacities - UPDATE
The coronavirus pandemic has affected every area of economic life - the furniture business included. Vivonio Furniture GmbH is responding to the challenges of the situation with resilience and adapting the companies’ production activities to current requirements. Production at MAJA Wittichenau and STAUD was suspended temporarily up until before Easter. Both facilities will start up again with varying levels of intensity on 14 April 2020. Then all seven subsidiaries will be in action again, while complying of course with the highest hygiene standards.
Munich,
april 14, 2020
Munich,
October 01, 2020
Vivonio: Change in leadership for a strong future
New faces at the subsidiaries of Vivonio Furniture GmbH: While the plant management of MAJA-MÖBELWERK GmbH in Wittichenau is being transferred to new hands, there are also new developments at the management level for the Danish colleagues of KA Interiør and in the Netherlands at Noteborn.
Munich,
april 14, 2020
Vivonio: Change in leadership for a strong future
New faces at the subsidiaries of Vivonio Furniture GmbH: While the plant management of MAJA-MÖBELWERK GmbH in Wittichenau is being transferred to new hands, there are also new developments at the management level for the Danish colleagues of KA Interiør and in the Netherlands at Noteborn.
Munich,
October 01, 2020
Elmar Duffner elected new president of the Association of the German Furniture Industry
(Source: VDM)
The Association of the German Furniture Industry (Verband der Deutschen Möbelindustrie/VDM) has a new president: the general assembly elected Elmar Duffner to succeed Michael Stiehl during a video conference Wednesday.
60-year-old Duffner is the Managing Director of Vivonio Furniture GmbH in Munich and has already acted as the VDM’s president from 2008 to 2014.
His term will be three years.
bad honnef/herford,
November 04, 2020
Elmar Duffner elected new president of the Association of the German Furniture Industry
(Source: VDM)
The Association of the German Furniture Industry (Verband der Deutschen Möbelindustrie/VDM) has a new president: the general assembly elected Elmar Duffner to succeed Michael Stiehl during a video conference Wednesday.
60-year-old Duffner is the Managing Director of Vivonio Furniture GmbH in Munich and has already acted as the VDM’s president from 2008 to 2014.
His term will be three years.
Bad Honeff/Herford
november 04, 2020
bad honnef/herford,
November 04, 2020
Elmar Duffner elected new president of the Association of the German Furniture Industry
(Source: VDM)
The Association of the German Furniture Industry (Verband der Deutschen Möbelindustrie/VDM) has a new president: the general assembly elected Elmar Duffner to succeed Michael Stiehl during a video conference Wednesday.
60-year-old Duffner is the Managing Director of Vivonio Furniture GmbH in Munich and has already acted as the VDM’s president from 2008 to 2014.
His term will be three years.
Munich,
February 19, 2021
Vivonio mourns the loss of former MAJA Managing Director Heinz Hien.
The former managing director of MAJA Möbel has passed away following a serious illness. He was 68 years old.
The furniture industry has lost one of its defining faces in Heinz Hien. Hien contributed to the expertise of MAJA Möbel, a subsidiary of Vivonio Furniture GmbH, since 1982. Heinz Hien started as a national sales manager, then was the director of sales from 1989 to 1996. After a brief period at Schieder, Hien returned to MAJA in Kasendorf as Managing Director in 1998. Under his leadership, the company grew into one of Europe’s leading manufacturers for flat-pack furniture.
MUNICH,
February 19, 2021
Munich,
April 14, 2021
Munich,
March 24, 2020
Management changes at Vivonio's subsidiary MAJA Möbel Kasendorf
With effect from 19 May 2021 Axel Brömstrup is no longer Managing Director of MAJA Möbel Kasendorf. “Over the past years Mr. Brömstrup made a decisive contribution to the successful business development of MAJA Möbel Kasendorf. “We would like to thank him for the cooperation and wish him all the best for his future”, Elmar Duffner, Managing Director & CEO Vivonio.
Munich,
May 21, 2021
Vivonio adjusts production capacities
The Coronavirus pandemic has an impact on all areas of economic life. The furniture industry is also affected. The Vivonio Group responds to the challenges of the situation and adapts the production activities of its companies to current requirements. While production is temporarily suspended at Maja Wittichenau and Staud, the other members of the Group continue to produce – naturally in compliance with the highest hygiene standards.
Munich,
March 24, 2020
Management changes at Vivonio's subisidary MAJA Möbel Kasendorf
With effect from 19 May 2021 Axel Brömstrup is no longer Managing Director of MAJA Möbel Kasendorf. “Over the past years Mr. Brömstrup made a decisive contribution to the successful business development of MAJA Möbel Kasendorf. “We would like to thank him for the cooperation and wish him all the best for his future”, Elmar Duffner, Managing Director & CEO Vivonio.
His duties will be assumed on an interim basis by Peter Völkner, CFO of MAJA Möbel Kasendorf and Wittichenau, until a permanent solution for the succession is found.
Munich,
May 21, 2021
MUNICH,
July 01, 2021
STAUD sets the course for further growth
Stephan Paffendorf is named the new Managing Director of Sales at STAUD. An expert in sales, he will assume the new role in Sales & Business Development on 1 July 2021 and bolster the current management team of Dirk Schmidtmeier (Technical Director) and Wolfgang Schwägele (Commercial Director).
munich,
July 01, 2021
STAUD sets the course for further growth
Stephan Paffendorf is named the new Managing Director of Sales at STAUD. An expert in sales, he will assume the new role in Sales & Business Development on 1 July 2021 and bolster the current management team of Dirk Schmidtmeier (Technical Director) and Wolfgang Schwägele (Commercial Director).
MUNICH,
april 14, 2021
MAJA Möbel expands management
With Peter Völkner, Vivonio’s subsidiaries, MAJA Möbel Wittichenau and MAJA Möbel Kasendorf, are both gaining an experienced manager in their respective management teams. The 52-year-old will work at both locations in the newly created role of commercial director. This expansion of the management level supports both companies’ plans for growth.
munich,
May 21, 2021
Management changes at Vivonio's subisidary MAJA Möbel Kasendorf
With effect from 19 May 2021 Axel Brömstrup is no longer Managing Director of MAJA Möbel Kasendorf. “Over the past years Mr. Brömstrup made a decisive contribution to the successful business development of MAJA Möbel Kasendorf. “We would like to thank him for the cooperation and wish him all the best for his future”, Elmar Duffner, Managing Director & CEO Vivonio.
His duties will be assumed on an interim basis by Peter Völkner, CFO of MAJA Möbel Kasendorf and Wittichenau, until a permanent solution for the succession is found.
munich,
April 14, 2021
MUNICH,
October 11, 2021
New sales management at LEUWICO
Isabell Hertlein, an established industry expert, transfers to Head of Sales at premium office furniture manufacturer LEUWICO. As Director of Sales and Marketing, Isabell Hertlein will immediately take over the responsibility of coordinating and running the entire sales department and with it, for establishing and expanding the sales network in Germany and in international markets.
STAUD sets the course for further growth
Stephan Paffendorf is named the new Managing Director of Sales at STAUD. An expert in sales, he will assume the new role in Sales & Business Development on 1 July 2021 and bolster the current management team of Dirk Schmidtmeier (Technical Director) and Wolfgang Schwägele (Commercial Director).
MUNICH,
JULY 01, 2021
New sales management at LEUWICO
Isabell Hertlein, an established industry expert, transfers to Head of Sales at premium office furniture manufacturer LEUWICO. As Director of Sales and Marketing, Isabell Hertlein will immediately take over the responsibility of coordinating and running the entire sales department and with it, for establishing and expanding the sales network in Germany and in international markets.
munich,
October 11, 2021
New sales management at LEUWICO
Isabell Hertlein, an established industry expert, transfers to Head of Sales at premium office furniture manufacturer LEUWICO. As Director of Sales and Marketing, Isabell Hertlein will immediately take over the responsibility of coordinating and running the entire sales department and with it, for establishing and expanding the sales network in Germany and in international markets.
MUNICH,
october 11, 2021
Vivonio: Change in leadership for a strong future
New faces at the subsidiaries of Vivonio Furniture GmbH: While the plant management of MAJA-MÖBELWERK GmbH in Wittichenau is being transferred to new hands, there are also new developments at the management level for the Danish colleagues of KA Interiør and in the Netherlands at Noteborn.
Munich,
october 01, 2020
Munich,
April 12, 2022
Optimally positioned to exploit growth potential:
Vivonio successfully concludes refinancing process
At the end of February, Vivonio Furniture Group successfully concluded a refinancing process. The group of companies carried out the refinancing with an international consortium of banks and funds. In view of the current difficult situation in the global economy, the market leader in the fragmented European market of the furniture industry now sees itself particularly well positioned to realise future growth potential.At the end of February, Vivonio Furniture Group successfully concluded a refinancing process. The group of companies carried out the refinancing with an international consortium of banks and funds. In view of the current difficult situation in the global economy, the market leader in the fragmented European market of the furniture industry now sees itself particularly well positioned to realise future growth potential.
Munich,
February 01, 2022
munich,
FEBRUARY 01, 2022
Joint business unit for office furniture manufacturers LEUWICO
and fm Büromöbel
Concentration of expertise: from February 1, 2022, the management of the two office furniture experts LEUWICO and fm Büromöbel will be united under one roof. In this way, it will be possible to leverage future synergies between both companies more effectively. With the establishment of the new Office Business Unit, Mattias Rothe, Leuwico’s former director, will be leaving the company.
munich,
April 12, 2022
Munich,
feBRUARY 01, 2022
Joint business unit for office furniture manufacturers LEUWICO and fm Büromöbel
Concentration of expertise: from February 1, 2022, the management of the two office furniture experts LEUWICO and fm Büromöbel will be united under one roof. In this way, it will be possible to leverage future synergies between both companies more effectively. With the establishment of the new Office Business Unit, Mattias Rothe, Leuwico’s former director, will be leaving the company.
Munich,
aPRIL 12, 2022
MUNICH,
JunE 01, 2022
Double reinforcement for the Vivonio Group
Competent growth at the leadership level: With the new Managing Director of Technology at MAJA Möbel Kasendorf, Nicolas Kammerer, the Management Board is complete, with Oliver Hentze occupying the newly created role of Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) for the Vivonio Furniture Group.
MUNICH,
JunE 01, 2022
Double reinforcement for the Vivonio Group
Competent growth at the leadership level: With the new Managing Director of Technology at MAJA Möbel Kasendorf, Nicolas Kammerer, the Management Board is complete, with Oliver Hentze occupying the newly created role of Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) for the Vivonio Furniture Group.
MUNICH,
June 01, 2022
Double reinforcement for the Vivonio Group
Competent growth at the leadership level: With the new Managing Director of Technology at MAJA Möbel Kasendorf, Nicolas Kammerer, the Management Board is complete, with Oliver Hentze occupying the newly created role of Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) for the Vivonio Furniture Group.
MUNICH,
AUGUST 29, 2022
Vivonio expands management and focusses on group-wide collaboration
After the position of Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) was already filled at the beginning of the year by Oliver Hentze, Erik Kolb is now taking over the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is simultaneously being appointed Managing Director in the leadership of the Vivonio Furniture Group.
MUNICH,
APRIL 28, 2023
Change of management at Vivonio Furniture GmbH
The Vivonio Furniture Group, one of Europe’s leading furniture manufacturing groups, announces that Elmar Duffner, the group’s Managing Director and CEO, has decided to resign from this position effective May 1, 2023. Gernot Mang has been appointed as his successor.
MUNICH,
FebruarY 01, 2024
Bettina von Sigriz takes over the position of CMO for the Vivonio Furniture Group.
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