COLOMBIA – The value of Colombian imports of wooden furniture saw a 13.1% decrease in the first seven months of 2023 (7M-2023), dropping from USD 19.09 million in 7M-2022 to USD 16.59 million in 7M-2023.
Siempelkamp to Provide Particleboard Manufacturing Equipment to Australian Panels
AUSTRALIA – Australian Panels, has entered into a fifth collaboration with Siempelkamp to establish a particleboard production line scheduled for construction from 2025.
Homag Plans Production Capacity Adjustments
GERMANY – In response to a significant decrease in order intake at Homag, coupled with reduced gross margins in new business and a projected 15% drop in sales for 2024, the company is experiencing capacity underutilization.
Lamex Signs Threespine License
SERBIA – The interest in Välinge Innovation’s revolutionary Threespine click furniture technology continues its global growth. The latest addition to their base of licensees is the well-respected Serbian furniture manufacturer, Lamex d.o.o.
Kronospan Expands its Portfolio of Products
AUSTRIA – Kronospan, the worlds largest wooden panel manufacturer, and Pyrus Panels have solidified their comprehensive collaboration, paving the way for a significant enhancement of Kronospan’s product offerings.
Välinge Joins German Kitchen Manufacturers Association
GERMANY – Välinge Innovation is pleased to announce its membership in the Association for Modern Kitchens (AMK), demonstrating a commitment to sharing their groundbreaking Threespine Click Furniture technology with the German kitchen industry.
Leading U.S. Woodworking Machinery Groups are Set to Merge
Andritz to Supply Pressurised Refining System to Sonae Arauco
GERMANY – The international technology group Andritz is set to deliver a pressurized refining system to Sonae Arauco Deutschland GmbH’s Meppen mill in Germany.
Egger Awarded with “Smart Factory” of the Year in Austria
AUSTRIA – The Austrian Egger factory in Unterradlberg emerged as “Smart Factory” of the year in the country’s toughest production competition.
Nolte Kuchen Begins Melle Plant Expansion
GERMANY – In spite of the current challenging market conditions, Nolte Küchen, one of the largest kitchen furniture manufacturers in Germany, is committed to its investment plans.
17.5% Drop in Brazilian Wood Furniture Exports in 8M-2023
BRAZIL – During the first eight months of 2023 (8M-2023), Brazilian wood furniture exports decreased by 17.5%, totaling a value of USD 373.70 million compared to the same period in 2022 (8M-2022: USD 453.13 million).
