USA - Wilsonart, a world-leading engineered surfaces company, recently announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report. This report, now available on the company’s website, highlights Wilsonart’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and transparency in its...
GERMANY - imm cologne 2025 programed for January has been canceled. Koelnmesse, in collaboration with the Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) and the Furniture and Kitchens Trade Association (BVDM), made this decision due to significant economic...
COLOMBIA - In the first half of 2024 (6M-2024), particleboard imports in Latin America demonstrated varied trends across different countries. The total imports in the region amounted to USD 266.3 million, showing a slight decline of 2.6% compared to USD 273.5 million...
ITALY - A recent article by CSIL Market Research highlights that the European furniture industry is in the early stages of digital transformation, with only a few leading manufacturers fully integrating digitalization into their processes. CSIL’s research shows that...
GERMANY - A new format debuts at LIGNA’s anniversary edition in 2025: LIGNA.Circular. From May 26 to 30, 2025, Hall 12 at the Hannover Fairground in Germany will spotlight a pressing topic for the woodworking industry: circular transformation in wood processing. Under...
ECUADOR - Due to its pioneering work in the export industry, Novopan was awarded first place in the "Large Exporting Company of Industrialized Goods" category at PremioeXpor 2024, organized by the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor). Ignacio Bustamante, CEO...
SLOVENIA - SCM has inaugurated its new subsidiary, SCM Adria, in Slovenia, aimed at providing specialized sales and service support to woodworking businesses in Slovenia and Serbia. The opening ceremony on September 26 featured local dignitaries, highlighting the...
ECUADOR - The main companies in Ecuador´s wood and furniture sector experienced a decline in sales and profits in 2023 compared to the previous year. Total sales among the main companies in this sector amounted to USD 410.2 million, a decrease of 3.4% from USD 424.8...
GERMANY - The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) International Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee as the new Director General, effective October 1, 2024. With over 20 years of experience in public policy, climate change, and sustainable...
GERMANY - Under the motto "Where sawdust flies and inspiration lands," Homag Treff 2024 attracted over 2,000 visitors from more than 30 countries. After a six-year hiatus, the renowned in-house exhibition took place simultaneously at two southern German...
BELGIUM - The European Commission announced a proposed one-year delay for a law banning imports linked to deforestation (EUDR), responding to widespread concerns from industries and governments worldwide. While the law is seen as a crucial measure in the fight against...
COLOMBIA - Refopanel has announced the opening of its new plywood manufacturing plant in Zambrano, Bolívar. The inauguration event took on September 27, 2024. As part of the Refocosta group, this new production facility will have an annual capacity of 27,500 cubic...
