Homag Group AG’s orders increased 27% during the third quarter to €158m.

Over the past nine months of the year orders have risen by 21% to give a total value of €605m.

“It is particularly gratifying that the third quarter results have bucked the seasonal slowdown over the holiday months in the West European furniture markets,” said board spokesperson Joachim Brenk.

“By introducing a large number of further developments we have succeeded in addressing the wide-ranging requirements of our customers. Another factor is outstanding sales and servicing proximity to customers in practically every market.”