BELGIUM - The European Parliament has voted to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year. Originally set to take effect on December 30, 2024, the law will now apply from December 30, 2025, for large companies, and June 30, 2026, for small businesses....
GERMANY - As of November 1, 2024, Hendrik Rawe (34) has assumed the position of head of the “LIGNA, INTERSCHUTZ, parts2clean, and SurfaceTechnology GERMANY” department at Deutsche Messe. He will report to Arno Reich, Senior Vice President of the “Trade Fair &...
CHILE - Chilean company Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. (Arauco), the world’s second-largest wood panel manufacturer, has commissioned Dieffenbacher to supply an OSB plant to replace an existing MDF line at its Trupan site in Cholguán, Bío-Bío region. The plant is...
ECUADOR - Novopan, a leader in the wood based panels industry, continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability through active participation in the Recycling Lab, Latin America's first thematic park focused on promoting the circular economy and responsible...
GERMANY - The Furniture Industry Training Factory in Löhne officially opened on November 5, 2024, after 16 months of construction. This state-of-the-art facility, funded with EUR 22.5 million from the German Federal Government and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia,...
GERMANY - The interzum Award 2025 is now open for entries from exhibitors participating in Interzum 2025. The award is looking for innovative and sustainable solutions across the categories of Function & Components, Materials & Nature, Textile & Machinery,...
BRAZIL - On October 21, 2024, at the start of COP16, The Brazilian Tree Industry Institute (Ibá) launched its study "Biodiversity: A Commitment from the Brazilian Cultivated Tree Sector." The 55-page report outlines the ongoing actions of sector companies that align...
BRAZIL - On November 4, 2024, Abimóvel (Brazilian Furniture Industry Association) held its General Assembly in São Paulo, where the new Board and Councils for the 2025/2027 term were elected. Irineu Munhoz, who has led the organization since 2023, was re-elected...
CHILE – In the first eight months of 2024, Chile's particleboard exports totaled USD 69.1 million, reflecting a decrease of 5.1% compared to USD 72.8 million in the same period of 2023. Chile's exports in the period 2024 reveal contrasting trends across different...
GERMANY - The 13th European Wood-Based Panel Symposium, held from October 9-11 in Hamburg, welcomed a record number of delegates from over 30 countries, according to the European Panel Federation (EPF). This biennial event gathered experts, researchers, and industry...
COLOMBIA - In the first half of 2024, wooden furniture imports in Latin America reached a total of USD 368.49 million, marking a significant growth of 34% compared to USD 274.97 million in the same period of 2023. Mexico led the region with the highest import value at...
GERMANY - Interzum 2025 is already over 93% booked, emphasizing its status as the premier trade fair for furniture production and interior design. Scheduled to take place from May 20-23 in Cologne, this year’s event is witnessing robust international demand, with...
