The players are some the world’s top brands and while the concept has been around for quite some time now in the Gulf market, the idea of designing and delivering made-to-measure, trend-setting furniture is fast gaining ground.

Dammam-based USG Middle East, a leading supplier of interior finishing and specialty ceiling systems, is actively promoting the Fiberock abuse-resistant interior panels as an economical alternative to concrete block and plaster constructions.

Al Aqili Furnishings, the UAE-headquartered complete interior solutions provider, has agreed to a landmark deal to become the Middle East’s sole marketing agent and distributor for the contract and hospitality ranges of flooring for Shaw Industries. The privately-held Shaw Industries is a $6.

German woodworking machinery manufacturer Weinig is now targeting the region’s market with the newly-introduced PowerCom and the Mill Vision software systems that boost timber-manufacturing efficiency and profitability as well as increase yield by cutting down on wastage of timber.

Leading international industrial power tools and accessories manufacturer DeWalt has further expanded its plunge router range with the new DW626 half-inch router that has been designed to meet the demands of professional users by providing high standards of power, rigidity, accuracy and durability.