GERMANY – The Homag Group Order intake in the first half of 2023 (6M-2023) reflects weaker capital expenditure in the furniture industry.
EU Commission sets Stricter Emission Limits for Formaldehyde
BELGIUM – On July 14th, 2023, with the publication of the Regulation 2023/1464, the EU Commission has adopted new significant measures to reduce formaldehyde emission from a wide range of products including wood-based panels and furniture.
Liquidation Of CalPlant MDF Manufacturing Equipment Announced
Egger Reports Sales Increase in Financial Year 2022/2023
AUSTRIA – For the 2022/2023 financial year, Egger reports an increase in revenue, but a decline in earnings.
Biesse: Stable First Half 2023 Results
ITALY – The Biesse Group, a world leader in wood processing technology, has presented its results for the first half of 2023 (6M-2023).
Reduction in Argentine Machinery Imports in 4M-2023
ARGENTINA – The value of Argentine imports of European wood processing machinery (panels) fell 25.8 percent in the first four months of 2023 (4M-2023).
Chilean Particleboard Exports Maintain Improvement in 5M-2023
CHILE – The value of Chilean exports of particleboard (PB/MDP) increased by 13.1 percent in the first 5 months of 2023 (5M-2023) reaching USD 46.60 million, compared to USD 41.20 million in the same period of 2022.
Ecuador: Sharp Decrease in Decor Paper Imports in 6M-2023
ECUADOR – The value of Ecuadorian imports of decorative papers for wood panel surfaces reached USD 15.12 million in the first half of 2023 (6M-2023).
Proteak’s Sales Decline in 2Q-2023
MEXICO – Proteak, Mexico’s largest forestry company, reported its results for 2Q-2023.
Nobia State-of-the-Art Factory Progressing
SWEDEN – Nobia, one of the largest kitchen companies in Europe, has selected ABB Robotics to supply robotic automation solutions for the new factory in Jönköping, Sweden.
Xylexpo Returns to May for 2024 Edition
ITALY – The 28th edition of Xylexpo, the biennial international exhibition of woodworking and furniture technology, is moving back to May.
Weinig Acquires 50% of Essetre Shares
GERMANY – Essetre s.r.l. and Michael Weinig AG (Weinig) have formalized the strategic alliance, already presented during Ligna Fair 2023.