ITALY – The preliminary 2023 balance from the Acimall Studies Office reveals a 3.5 percent production growth compared to 2022.
Peruvian Imports of Plastic Edgebands Up 2.3% in 9M-2023
PERU – The value of Peruvian imports of plastic Edgebands in the first nine months of 2023 (9M-2023) was USD 3.68 million.
Colombian Imports of Decor Paper Down 29.6% in 9M-2023
COLOMBIA – The value of Colombian imports of decorative papers for panel and laminate surfaces reached USD 10.63 million in the January-September 2023 period (9M-2023).
LIGNA with New Dates From 2027 Onwards
GERMANY – From 2027, LIGNA will undergo a strategic shift in its schedule.
CSIL Publishes Report on The World Market for Height Adjustable Tables
ITALY – The recently released CSIL Report titled ‘The World Market for Height Adjustable Tables (HAT)’ is now accessible.
Slight Increase in Chilean Particleboard Exports in 9M-2023
CHILE – Chile experienced a marginal 1.8% increase in particleboard (PB/MDP) exports during the first nine months of 2023 (9M-2023), totaling USD 79.55 million compared to USD 78.13 million in the corresponding period of 2022.
Ingka’s EUR 7.5 billion Commitment to Support the Transition to a Renewable Future
NETHERLANDS – Ingka Investments, the investments arm of Ingka Group, the largest Ikea retailer, commits to an additional EUR 1 billion for investments in innovation and transitional technologies, bringing its total commitment to the renewable energy sector to EUR 7.5 billion by 2030.
Spanish Particleboard Exports Up 5.6% in 9M-2023
SPAIN – The value of Spanish particleboard (PB / MDP) exports reached USD 366.04 million in the first nine months of 2023 (9M-2023), registering an increase of USD 19.40 million or 5.6% compared to 9M-2022 (USD 346.63 million).
interzum Forum Italy, a new trade fair event in Bergamo
ITALY – More than 290 Italian companies played a crucial role in the global success of interzum 2023, featuring 1,600 exhibitors.
Exports of Brazilian Wooden Panels Decline in 9M-2023
BRAZIL- Brazilian wood-based panel exports experienced a decline in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q-2023), according to the Brazilian Tree Industry (IBA).
FIMMA + Maderalia 2024 with Emphasis on Timber Construction
SPAIN – The Spanish trade exhibition FIMMA + Maderalia has partnered with consultancy World Wood Future (WWF) to orchestrate a series of initiatives not only promoting timber construction but also advocating for a shift in the social, economic, and environmental paradigm.
Ingka Group report: people are taking more climate action but consider insufficient
NETHERLANDS – In a recent global survey by Ingka Group, over 33,000 individuals across 30 countries revealed an increasing trend of integrating climate-related actions into daily routines.