GERMANY – German machinery and plant manufacturer Dieffenbacher has announced the appointment of Kathrin Kamm as its new Head of Marketing, effective November 1, 2025. She succeeds Dirk Eisenmann, who will leave the company at his own request on...
Striebig and Martin to Exhibit Jointly at Holz-Handwerk 2026
GERMANY – Striebig AG and Otto Martin Maschinenbau GmbH will exhibit together for the first time at Holz-Handwerk 2026, taking place from March 24 to 27, 2026, at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg. The collaboration aims to strengthen both companies’ presence in the...
Altendorf Brings Artificial Intelligence to the Skilled Trades
GERMANY – Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept of the future—it is already transforming skilled trades. The Altendorf Group, a global leader in format circular saws and digitally networked manufacturing solutions, is participating as an industry...
Unilin Technologies Wins Landmark Patent Case in China
BELGIUM – Unilin Technologies has announced a decisive legal victory in China, as the Supreme People’s Court confirmed the validity of its patent CN 102933385, despite challenges filed through a strawman. The patent forms part of Unilin Technologies’...
Weinig Group Restructures to Strengthen Global Competitiveness
GERMANY – The Weinig Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of machinery and systems for solid wood and panel processing based in Tauberbischofsheim, Germany, has announced a comprehensive structural reorganization in response to ongoing challenges in the...
Eumabois Holds Annual General Assembly in Dresden
BELGIUM – The annual meeting of the Eumabois general assembly took place on 18 September in Dresden, Germany, bringing together national associations representing technology manufacturers for the woodworking and furniture industries. Eumabois, the non-profit...
IMA Schelling Expands Italian Presence with Acquisition
GERMANY – Following its 2023 acquisition of Italian automation specialist Carmet, the IMA Schelling Group has announced a new step in its expansion strategy: the acquisition of shares in Sirio srl, based in Treviso. The move reinforces the group’s long-term...
Stiles Machinery Marks 60 Years of Innovation and Growth
USA – Stiles Machinery is celebrating its 60th anniversary, highlighting six decades of innovation, customer service, and industry leadership. Founded in 1965, the company has grown from a regional supplier into a nationwide partner for woodworking...
Sauerland Spanplatte and Siempelkamp Partner for Recycling Plant
GERMANY – Sauerland Spanplatte and Siempelkamp are partnering on a new recycled-wood cleaning plant in Gotha, ordered in 2023, with commissioning anticipated for late 2025. This collaboration, which sets a new benchmark for sustainability and the...
Dieffenbacher Appoints Stefan Zipf to Management Board and Future CTO
GERMANY – On August 1, 2025, German machine and plant manufacturer Dieffenbacher appointed Stefan Zipf, Head of the Wood Business Unit, to its Management Board. Zipf will also assume the role of Chief Technical Officer (CTO) from March 1, 2026, while continuing...
Homag’s Order Intake and Sales Down in 6M-2025
GERMANY – The Homag Group significantly improved its earnings in the first half of 2025 (6M-2025), driven by cost reductions and modest growth in its service business. However, both order intake and sales came in below the previous year's figures. The...
Biesse Reports Revenue and Profit Decline in 6M-2025
ITALY – Biesse Group, a global leader in machinery for processing wood, glass, stone, and advanced materials, reported first-half 2025 (6M-2025) revenues of EUR 322.8 million, down 18.4% compared to the same period in 2024. EBITDA fell 51.4% to EUR 16.0 million,...