The focus of our studies is:

- Market trends
- Challenges
- Opportunities
- Problem areas and weak spots
- Recommendations to enhance efficiency and profitability.

Our publications have become well recognized and authoritative planning tools for the industry we serve. We have gained a solid reputation for the depth of our studies and their relevance in addressing current business concerns. AKTRIN is widely recognized as an authority on furniture related matters by the media, governments and business leaders.

In addition to our publishing activity, AKTRIN provides a wide array of individualized consulting services. We are proud to count among our clients the most reputable and finest corporations in North America and overseas.

AKTRIN’s head office is in Canada. Regional offices are in the USA and Germany. We closely collaborate with a large number of associates and universities, with whom AKTRIN maintains long-standing working relationships. Our network of associates extends over the entire North-American continent, Europe and Asia.

The AKTRIN Furniture Information Center is a member of the following trade associations.

Founder and President

Stefan WILLE, Ph.D., F.I.C.B., earned his degree in Economics and Business Administration at the Universities of Toronto and Zurich, Switzerland. In 1979, he became a "Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers".

Dr. Wille was a Professor at Laurentian University, teaching advanced courses in international economics. Subsequently, and prior to founding AKTRIN Furniture Information Center, he held a variety of executive positions in banking and industry, both in North America and overseas.

Dr. Wille has served on the board of directors of numerous companies and institutions.