ITALY – From June 30 to July 2, took place “SCM Live Show”, a web based program with more than 24 hours of content, broadcasted live worldwide, in nine languages and spread over three days.
Barberán defends itself against Hymmen’s patent infringement claims
SPAIN – Barberán, a family business founded in 1929 and dedicated to the manufacture of industrial machinery for surface finishing, was surprised by Hymmen’s claim alleging a violation of its patents.
Luigi De Vito is the new ACIMALL President
ITALY – The general assembly of Acimall, the association of Italian manufacturers of wood processing technology, approved the appointment of Luigi De Vito (Scm Group) to President for the 2020-2023 period, together with Marianna Daschini (Greda) taking the role of Vice President.
First automatic warehouse for wood panels in the Czech Republic
CZECH REPUBLIC – Drevo Trust, one of the largest suppliers of products for furniture production and interior equipment in the Czech Republic, has commissioned a new warehouse for the storage of sheet materials.
Hymmen filed a patent infringement suit against Barberán
GERMANY – On April 14, 2020 Hymmen GmbH filed a patent infringement suit against Barberán S.A. at the District Court in Düsseldorf.
Biesse Group obtains a €50 million loan from BNL BNP Paribas Group
ITALY – BNL BNP Paribas Group has structured a 50 millions euro loan in favor of Biesse Group, the multinational company based in Pesaro with 4 business divisions, 12 production sites and 39 subsidiaries and representative offices worldwide, leader in the production of processing technology for wood, glass, stone, metal and advanced materials.
Homag acquires the remaining 24% of the shares of Weinmann
GERMANY – Homag GmbH now holds 100% of the shares in Weinmann Holzbausystemtechnik GmbH and strengthens its competence and commitment in the solid wood sector.
Biesse introduces “E-vent: Digital in Action”
ITALY – Biesse Group, a global leader in wood processing technology, presents the first online edition of “E-vent: Digital in Action”, a digital event scheduled from 24 to 26 June, in which training webinars will alternate with live demonstrations and talk shows.
“SCM Live Show”: high tech for woodworking in action, in direct global streaming
ITALY – SCM, a leader in wood processing technologies since 1952, has chosen to present its latest technologies to all the industry experts and companies using new tools and state-of-the-art multimedia channels.
Giardina Group acquires De Stefani sanding
ITALY – Giardina Group, an international brand for finishing solutions, has acquired De Stefani Valerio & C Snc, based in Giussano Italy, which has been operating for over forty years all over the world, thanks to the artisan quality of its sanding solutions.
Sales of the Homag Group down 9% in 1Q-2020
GERMANY – Homag Group sales revenue in the first three months of 2020 amounted to EUR 290 million, down nine percent on the prior-year period (1Q-2019: EUR 319 million).
Homag Group strengthens its position in China
GERMANY – Homag Group is strengthening its leading market position in China with an acquisition.