New task force accelerates standardization
In order to promote the targeted adoption of ECLASS, the German furniture industry has set up its own task force. The experts are focusing on the technical and semantic strengths of the standard in order to establish a reliable digital foundation for the structured description of furniture and kitchens.
Nolte Küchen GmbH & Co. KG is a prime example of its successful application: The company already uses ECLASS to seamlessly integrate digital kitchen models into standardised processes, thereby demonstrating its practical applicability to the whole industry.
ECLASS Takes Center Stage at the SME Network
This development is accompanied by close technical collaboration within the associations. On March 23, 2026, Thorsten Kroke (ECLASS) gave a presentation at DER MITTELSTANDSVERBUND - ZGV e.V. at the invitation of Ralf Heinemann and Stefan Willms. The discussion focused on the benefits of international standardization:
- Global interoperability: Used in over 40 countries and available in 31 languages.
- Process Optimization: Efficient Data Exchange Across National and System Boundaries.
- Market Significance: Growing Importance for the Furniture Industry Amid the Digital Transformation.
Conclusion
The establishment of the task force and the technical discussions within the associations both make it clear that standardized product data is key to the furniture industry's competitiveness in international markets.
