CROATIA – IMA Schelling Group, a leading machine and plant manufacturer for wood, plastic, and metal processing industries, has expanded its presence in Southeast Europe with the opening of a new branch in Zagreb, Croatia, on January 1, 2025. This move supports the...
GERMANY – Siempelkamp, in collaboration with Smartech, presented their innovative Prod-IQ SmartPress solution for autonomous production lines at the European Wood-Based Panel Symposium (EPF) in Hamburg and the China International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking...
CZECH REPUBLIC - Siempelkamp CZ in Blatnice, has been named one of the “Top 100 Companies in the Czech Republic for 2024,” a prestigious recognition awarded to just ten companies in the mechanical engineering sector. The award honors Czech businesses across various...
BELGIUM - Frederik Meyer has been appointed the new president of Eumabois, the European Federation representing woodworking machinery manufacturers. Meyer brings nearly three decades of experience in woodworking technology to his new role. A graduate in Wood...
USA - MDF Recovery, a leader in innovative recycling solutions for MDF, has officially joined the Composite Panel Association (CPA). This milestone strengthens its position within the global composite panel and decorative surfaces industries. The CPA represents over...
GERMANY - Altendorf, the global leader in premium sliding table saws, has been honored with the prestigious "Brand of the Century" title at a book launch ceremony. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to technological innovation, quality, and safety....
GERMANY - The Management Board of Homag Group AG has confirmed that the Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart has issued a final ruling regarding the legal dispute over the cash settlement and guaranteed dividend for shareholders. The court has set the cash settlement at...
GERMANY – Michael Rupp has been appointed Head of the Recycling Business Unit at Dieffenbacher, effective December 1, 2024. He will lead the company’s waste wood recycling, waste-to-product solutions, and the development of fuel processing, with a focus on fluidized...
ITALY – SCM Group recently hosted the Flexible Edgebanding for Doors event in Thiene, Italy, on December 6th-7th, bringing together industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in the manufacturing sector. The event showcased SCM’s advanced door...
ITALY - Despite the challenges in rolling out new procedures and awaiting simplification measures, incentives for "Industry 5.0" initiatives are beginning to show positive effects, particularly in the machinery and technology sector for wood and wood-based materials,...
ITALY – SCM Group has acquired a 51% stake in Mecal Machinery, a leading manufacturer of machinery and systems for processing aluminium, PVC, and light alloys. This acquisition strengthens SCM Group's portfolio, offering advanced technological solutions for industries...
GERMANY - In the third quarter of 2024, Homag Group reported a 12.2% increase in order intake, reaching EUR 332.7 million, compared to EUR 296.6 million in the same period of 2023. However, sales declined by 13.8%, falling to EUR 349.5 million from EUR 405.5 million...
