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On the 64th edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano, the FurnSERVICE consortium took part in one of the most important international showcases for the wood‑furniture sector, confirming the event as a key platform for innovation, quality and new business models.

During the fair, the AMBIT delegations, hosted by FederlegnoArredo (FLA), visited leading Italian and international design companies, gaining first-hand insight into how servitization is increasingly shaping the future of the furniture industry.

After examining how servitization is reshaping the automotive and fashion industries, it is now time to explore its evolution within the furniture sector.

Furniture may appear more static and durable than cars or clothing, yet the sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditionally shaped by linear production models and long replacement cycles, the industry is now facing increasing pressure to reduce resource consumption, extend product lifespans, and comply with emerging EU requirements on durability, reparability, and traceability.

Following the transformation already underway in the automotive sector, the fashion and textile industry is experiencing its own shift toward servitization, a turning point for a field long characterised by fast turnover, intensive resource use, and a significant environmental footprint.

In its Report on Current and Emerging Circular Business Models in EU Industries, FurnSERVICE highlights the central role of servitization in transforming manufacturing companies. Firms are increasingly shifting from simply selling products to offering integrated product–service systems that deliver value throughout the entire lifecycle of the product. But how does this principle translate across different manufacturing sectors?