Industry News: Kronospan Organizes a Week-Long Product Presentation and Masterclass in Nigeria

It’s not surprising that only professional furniture makers often yearn for quality boards in the construction of their furniture pieces from brands with international prestige. Brands that have driven their ecosystem to an enviable state of excellence and recognition through consistent production of high-scale designs of furniture raw materials, which are essential components in the construction of various types of furniture and construction designs.

HOG Furniture, as an online marketplace, our focus is never to operate at the peripherals of the ecosystem of the e-commerce space, but to be deep and intentional about it; hence the need for us to go backward integration while we continue to maintain our momentum as the favorite and leading marketplace for many sellers and buyers of furniture, furnishing and decor accessories

There are several types of furniture boards available in the market, but frankly speaking, getting quality boards to curate astonishing designs as an architect or craftsman is now very easy to source in their varieties in Nigeria.

Kronospan, a world-leading manufacturer of wood-based panels known for its environmentally friendly designs being churned out across its 40 manufacturing plants around the world, organized a product presentation and masterclass in collaboration with AreteWood, the sole distributor of Kronospan products in Nigeria.

The event schedule was partitioned into two, with Lagos slated for 19-21st and Abuja for 24-26th September 2024. This event naturally drew the attention of who’s who in the construction and interior design sector as many of these creators never allowed their busy schedules to elude them from the opportunity which the masterclass promised to offer.

On getting to the location, the HOG team present could feel the aura of perfection and uniqueness in tune with what the Kronospan brand stands for, as the ambiance depicts a rich statement of quality.

In no time, Uzor Obi, the managing director of AreteWood, opened the floor with her rich eloquence of English grammar permeating the nerves of many who were seated as she welcomed the participants with her introductory speech before the next line of the program was activated.

The intelligent Oana Bodea, Chief Executive Officer of Kronospan, made a smooth delivery of the product presentations from MF Boards, Worktops, Laminated MDF, and much more with her depth of knowledge, and of course, all through the masterclass session, demystifying complex terminologies to their simplest form. It was a nostalgic feeling for all as the masterclass session felt like a school class. 

The speaker laid a foundation for understanding different types of furniture boards and their specific attributes, such as High-Density Fibrewood{HDF}, Medium Density Fibrewood{MDF}, and melamine boards, and many others, as she expounded on their unique features and characteristics, which are crucial for anyone involved in the design and construction of furniture pieces.

We were educated about the large collections of their products traversing the interior design and construction sector as they continue to serve the industry actors in these respective fields.

Images source: AreteWood

Furthermore, she ended the session with parting words about how much Kronospan is dedicated to enriching the design community by organizing expos and seminars; hence the nomadic attributes adapted in its product features, bringing together pieces across the world to make a perfect design look. Finally, she promised to award scholarships to some craftsmen who are ready to broaden their knowledge. Simultaneously, we were served a sumptuous lunch to refresh our bodies, while everyone departed to their respective locations.

This article is part of the HOGDigest editorial series.
Originally written by [Olatunji Olasehan] and republished with permission.

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