Configura Wraps Up 2024 with User-Driven Growth
Linköping, Sweden – Jan. 14 — Configura announced today that it wrapped up 2024 by adding more than 30 new Extensions and Libraries to its CET platform, emphasizing its dedication to meeting the evolving needs of its global user community. The additions reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to listening to its customers, integrating their feedback and enhancing its software ecosystem for designers, manufacturers and space planners worldwide.
“This past year has been one of tremendous growth and transformation for Configura. The additions to our platform are a testament to the strength of our community and the collaborative efforts of our partners and developers,” said Stefan Persson, CEO of Configura. “As we look to 2025, we remain committed to delivering innovation that supports our customers in creating exceptional spaces and delivering the tools that simplify and elevate the design process.”
2024 Milestones
Throughout 2024, Configura focused on uncovering and addressing user pain points with actionable solutions. The company ensured its software capabilities aligned with real-world needs by fostering close collaboration with manufacturers, designers and industry professionals. This approach has strengthened Configura’s position as a leader in the space planning and design software industries and enhanced the user experience by providing intuitive and impactful tools.
Configura celebrated a significant achievement in 2024 by winning MHI’s Best IT Innovation Award at MODEX for its CET Material Handling product. The company was selected from nearly 200 submissions and recognized for its dedication to creating transformative software for intralogistics, warehousing and distribution center design.
Also, during the past year, Configura developed and started the release of Analytics, a transformative feature designed to convert raw data into actionable insights. By analyzing data collected from everyday CET usage, Analytics enables users to gain a deeper understanding of user behavior, market trends and the effectiveness of their investments. Divided into four key areas, Analytics offers:
- Dashboard Analytics
- Extension Analytics
- Product Analytics (coming 2025)
- Market Analytics (coming 2025)
Other highlights throughout the year include Configura’s annual CET Experience, which highlighted key product updates, recognized industry achievements through the Configura Awards and provided opportunities for networking and collaboration amongst users. Attendees explored how Configura’s user-driven enhancements continue to shape the future of space planning and design. Looking ahead, Configura intends to build upon the insights gained from this year’s CET Experience to drive innovation and deliver even more value to its users into next year. Learn more about next year’s CET Experience in Orlando.
New offerings in 2024 expanded the CET platform portfolio to include over 300 manufacturers, further enriching the resources available to users. These advancements empower professionals in commercial interiors, material handling and the kitchen and bath industries to create and sell their visions with greater efficiency and precision.
Highlights of 2024 Additions
This year’s updates included a diverse range of new manufacturers and products. An Extension is an addition to CET Commercial Interiors. A manufacturer can choose to create their own Extension to house their products or add their products to the already established Extension Commercial Interiors Library.
Below are the Extensions and Libraries added to Configura’s Marketplace in 2024.
Commercial Interiors Extensions:
- Allseating
- AmTab
- BRC Group
- COE Distributing
- Connectrac Flex
- Framery
- Frövi
- Groupe Lacasse
- Modsilver
- Nevers Industries
- NorvaNivel
- Tayco
- Versteel
- VS America
- Zilenzio
Materials Handling Extensions:
- Troax
New Manufacturers Added to the Commercial Interiors Library:
- Academia Furniture Industries
- Arper
- Cramer
- Davis Furniture
- Diversified Woodcrafts
- EFA Furniture
- Gressco
- Gratnells
- HAT Collective
- Marco Group
- Mediatechnologies
- ModuForm
- Platinum Visual Solutions
- Prestwick Companies Sister Bay Furniture
- Silen
- Spacetor
- Swiftspace
- Symphony Furniture
- Thinkspace
- Wyatt Seating
As Configura enters 2025, the company plans to roll out new features and updates that prioritize user feedback and industry trends, such as implementing a materials database. By focusing on collaboration, innovation and a seamless user experience, Configura aims to solidify its role as the go-to platform for space planning and design.
About Configura
Configura creates intelligent space-planning software for manufacturers, dealers and designers in the contract furniture, kitchen and bath, material handling, industrial machinery, and laboratory and healthcare industries. The company’s software products are used worldwide. Configura Sverige AB, the parent company, is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with commercial operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Tokyo, Japan and Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1990, Configura is privately owned, with 275 employees worldwide and annual sales of more than $30 million USD. More information at www.configura.com.