News and Updates – Manufacturing Projects and Company News

This section features the latest news and updates from Shop Service Group and Kitman Thulema, including metal furniture and retail equipment manufacturing developments, completed projects, achievements, working hour changes and other important information for clients and partners.

Working hours information in December

Due to scheduled factory maintenance and holiday closures, the head office and representatives will be temporarily closed from December 22, 2025, to January 5, 2026.
Please coordinate orders and delivery schedules with our team in advance.

Regular operations will resume after the holidays.

Thulema ergonomic furniture with AGR certification

The independent German organization AGR (Aktion Gesunder Rücken e. V.) awards its quality label to products that promote healthy posture and reduce back strain. AGR-certified furniture is thoroughly tested and evaluated by medical and ergonomic specialists, ensuring long-term comfort and support in the workplace.

Thulema is the only furniture manufacturer in the region whose office seating solutions have received this certification. The AGR quality mark confirms that Thulema ergonomic chairs meet strict health and safety standards for professional work environments.

During the Design Night Festival (29.09–03.10.2025), we will present our AGR-certified task chair collection and offer personal consultations for visitors interested in workplace ergonomics and interior design solutions. The event is part of the official Design Night Festival satellite program.

Reduced CO₂ emissions and increased productivity

We have been investing in sustainable production for decades. We upgraded our compressed air and nitrogen systems and acquired a laser cutting machine with an automated warehouse to improve resource efficiency, reduce electricity consumption, and minimize production waste. Minimizing our carbon footprint is a key part of our responsible manufacturing strategy.

 Key findings from the report
 Kitman Thulema’s CO2 footprint has decreased by 9.8% between 2021 and 2023 (in the same period, Kitman Thulema Ltd.’s productivity has significantly increased: revenue growth of 55.1% and a workforce increase of 8.3%).
 Kitman Thulema reduced production waste by 70%.
  Kitman Thulema’s CO2 footprint per employee is also in a strong downward trend, decreasing by nearly 17% between 2021 and 2023.

Thulema CAD furniture library

We have developed ThulemaCAD, a planning tool for architects and designers based on AutoCAD. It enables easy integration of furniture into 2D and 3D interior layouts and automatically generates specifications and preliminary cost estimates.

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