GERMANY – Ravensberger Holz GmbH in Bielefeld, Germany, has achieved a significant milestone with the installation of a CNC drilling and routing center featuring robotic handling, marking a major advance in automation and digitalization in the wooden panel processing industry.
FINLAND – Metsä Group is collaborating with the technology company Andritz to explore integrating carbon capture into its bioproduct mill, potentially pioneering a global first.
GERMANY – At the end of May 2024, Deutsche Messe AG and the VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association reported excellent booking status for LIGNA 2025.
COLOMBIA – The value of Colombian imports of decorative papers for panel surfaces and decorative laminates reached USD 4.20 million in 1Q-2024.
GERMANY – In the first quarter of this year, the German furniture industry saw a decline in its export business. According to preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office, furniture exports fell by nearly 9 percent to approximately EUR 2 billion.
ITALY – The premiere interzum forum italy will take place in Bergamo on June 6-7, 2024, with the participation of 200 exhibitors from 23 countries and more than 30 conferences with 60 speakers from Italy and around the world.
CHILE – Chilean exports of particleboards (PB/MDP) reached USD 23.88 million in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q-2024), marking a 5.1% increase from USD 22.72 million in 1Q-2023.
ECUADOR – In the first quarter of 2024 (1Q-2024), Ecuador imported decorative papers for wood panel surfaces amounting to USD 7.27 million, down by 14.3% from the same period last year (1Q-2023: USD 8.48 million).
ITALY – Sicam recently announced the opening of registrations for its upcoming edition, showcasing semi-finished products, supplies, and furniture accessories.
SPAIN – The 40th edition of FIMMA + Maderalia in Spain concluded with great success, marking a significant milestone for the country’s wood industry.
SWITZERLAND – Arbonia is expanding its presence in Europe’s interior and special door markets through acquisitions.
USA – Owens Corning has completed its USD 3.9 billion acquisition of Masonite International Corporation, a global leader in interior and exterior doors.
