CANADA – A new era in Canadian forestry is taking shape as the province of Ontario partners with Japanese firm Daiken to bring a cutting-edge, sustainable wood panel product to market. Backed by USD 10 million in provincial funding, Daiken North America will...
USA – Roseburg Forest Products has announced the closure of its Dillard Hardwood Plywood facility and its exit from the hardwood plywood market, marking a strategic shift toward a more focused product portfolio with stronger long-term growth...
PORTUGAL – Sonae Arauco introduced BioReFiber X, an innovative recycled MDF panel made with biomass-balanced resin, at SICAM 2025 in Pordenone, Italy. The new product marks a breakthrough in the wood-based materials industry, offering a circular...
ECUADOR – Ecosystem services —the benefits that nature provides to society, such as clean water, pure air, food, climate regulation, and recreation— are essential to human well-being. Their preservation is key to addressing current environmental...
ITALY – The second edition of interzum forum italy, titled “Beyond the Furniture, Towards the Future,” will take place on June 4–5, 2026, at the Bergamo Exhibition Center, providing industry professionals with a vital platform for networking,...
USA – New US tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, vanities, lumber, timber, and certain upholstered furniture came into effect on October 14. Under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, imports of softwood lumber and timber now face a 10%...
GERMANY – With more than 70 years of experience, a 700-strong global workforce, and a focus on cutting-edge adhesive systems, Kleiberit continues to set standards in industrial bonding solutions. Founded in 1948 in Ebenhausen, Germany, Kleiberit started as...
USA – Roseburg Forest Products has shut down its Dillard Hardwood Plywood facility and will exit the hardwood plywood market as part of a long-term strategy to focus on products with stronger demand and growth potential. The Dillard plant, one of...
USA – Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest Ikea retailer, has announced the acquisition of Locus, a leading US-based logistics technology company. The move strengthens Ikea’s digital logistics capabilities and gives the...
MEXICO – Accoya USA has expanded its North American presence by appointing Klinai as its first direct Accoya distributor in Mexico. This strategic milestone marks direct distribution of Accoya — the high-performance, sustainable wood known for its durability and...
ITALY – Interzum Forum Italy, set to take place from June 4–5, 2026, at the Bergamo Exhibition Centre, will expand its portfolio through the integration of Surface in Motion Italia, organized by möbelfertigung. This strategic alliance aims to drive innovation in the...
BRAZIL – Chilean company Arauco has announced a landmark financing agreement to develop a next-generation pulp mill in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, a project set to establish a new global benchmark in efficiency and environmental performance within the pulp...
