Ikea Plant expansion: Does the furniture giant come to Dornbirn?

Ikea Plant expansion: Does the furniture giant come to Dornbirn?

Dornbirn, Österreich - The rumors about a possible takeover of the Kika furniture store through the furniture giant Ikea absorbing speed. According to insider information, talks have been going on for this takeover for months, and speculation is boiling. At a request from Vol.at, Christina Strauss, the press spokeswoman for Ikea Austria, confirmed that the company is currently evaluating various options for new locations in Austria, including former Kika/Leiner locations. "At the moment, however, we have not yet made a specific decision," she emphasized, pointing out that new employees are currently being sought in several areas, among others in sales and in kitchen planning. KIKA employees have the opportunity to apply in vacancies at Ikea.

locations and plans of Ikea

Although Ikea has not operated a large furniture store in Vorarlberg, a planning studio in the Dornbirn exhibition park has already been opened in 2020. Customers can plan and order furniture there on an area of ​​600 square meters. The plans for a larger branch in Lustenau had failed in 2018 due to violent civil protests, which were triggered primarily because of the feared traffic increase. Nevertheless, Ikea is looking for suitable locations to operate the market in the region.

Another interesting aspect are the global production locations of Ikea. According to a report by all response, Ikea will produce in numerous countries, including Bangladesh, Mexico and Poland. Of the more than 50 countries from which Ikea Wood, Sweden, Poland, and Russia are the main suppliers. Overall, the company processes impressive 18 million cubic meters of wood every year, which corresponds to about one percent of global wood consumption. This means that Ikea not only remains the world's largest furniture dealer, but also relies on sustainable forestry with FSC-certified wood.