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Furniture: What the whole chain draws on

Makers and sellers of home, office and outdoor furniture, mattresses and kitchens

What the whole chain draws on

Every commodity, chemical and energy tile named by the enterprises above; ×n shows how many of them depend on it. Open any tile for its full detail.

Commodities (7)St Steel×4 Tm Timber×2 Al Aluminium×2 Ct CottonRbr Natural rubberZn ZincNi NickelChemicals (14)PU Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI, polyols)×4 Adh Adhesives and sealants×3 Pnt Paints and coatings×3 PSF Polyester fibre×2 HCHO FormaldehydeUr UreaPO Propylene oxideFR Flame retardantsTiO2 Titanium dioxidePhe Phenol and acetoneABS ABSPVC PVCPP PolypropylenePA Nylon (PA6, PA66)Energy (6)Dist Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors×3 BmC Biomass combustion and CHPBlr Boilers, furnaces and stovesShp Ship propulsionICV Combustion road vehiclesBld Energy in buildings