CANADA – The Ministry of International Development announced a USD 1.5-million contribution to Roseburg Forest Products Canada for the installation of robotic equipment to enhance their medium-density fibreboard (MDF) plant.
Good Results for Fimma Brasil
BRAZIL – Fimma Brasil and Movelsul Brasil, held jointly from August 28 to 31 at the Bento Gonçalves Event Park in Rio Grande do Sul, delivered on their promise to revitalize the furniture sector.
Egger Acquires Rauch Particleboard Plant
Masisa Invests in Particleboard Production Efficiency in Chile
CHILE – In June 2023, Masisa S.A. implemented Dieffenbachers’s EVOsteam steam preheating system at its Cabrero, Chile particleboard plant, praised by Roberto Stück, Masisa’s Technical Director, for its cost-effective advantages.
Spanish Furniture Exports Exceed EUR 1.5 billion in 6M-2023
SPAIN – According to data published by Anieme (Spanish National Association of Furniture Manufacturers and Exporters), from January to June 2023 (6M-2023) Spanish furniture exports showed a growth of 6.6%, exceeding EUR 1,535 million.
Ecuadorian Particleboard Exports Up 3.2% in 6M-2023
ECUADOR – The value of Ecuador’s particleboard exports (PB/MDP) reached USD 105.01 million in the first half of 2023 (6M-2023). This represented an improvement of 3.2% compared to the previous year (6M-2022: USD 101.73 million).
Surface in Motion Conference Sold Out
GERMANY – The Technology & Design Conference Surface in Motion in Wiesbaden is completely sold out.
Koskisen Invests in Thin Plywood Production
FINLAND – The wood products company Koskisen is investing in a new thin plywood press at its plywood production unit in Hirvensalmi.
Unilin and Wood Loop will Recycle Surplus Lumber
Masisa Reports Strong Sales Decrease in 6M-2023
CHILE – Masisa, one of the leading regional manufacturers of wooden panels, reported that its sales in the first half of 2023 (6M-2023) amounted to USD 180.2 million, representing a decrease of 29.7% (USD 76.1 million) compared to the same period of the previous year.
New appearance for the RAL mark of origin “Furniture Made in Germany”
GERMANY – Since August 1, 2020, the RAL geographical guarantee of origin “Furniture Made in Germany” (RAL-RG 0191) has been used by consumers as a decision-making aid when buying furniture.
MillerKnoll Brings Solar Power to U.K. Operations Facility
UNITED KINGDOM – MillerKnoll is progressing to reduce its carbon footprint from operations and products by 50% by 2030. One of the ways the company plans to meet this goal is by investing in renewable energy.