GERMANY – Homag has been honored with the “Training Champions 2025” award by the FAZ Institute, in collaboration with the analysis firm Service Value. Scoring 93.5 out of 100 points, Homag secured eighth place in the “Mechanical and Plant Engineering Companies”...
Felder Edgebander Wins AWFS 2025 Visionary Award
USA – During the AWFS Fair at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Felder Group USA was honored with the Visionary New Product Award in the Machinery Over USD 50,000 category for its cutting-edge Format4 Tempora F1000 High-Capacity Edgebander. The Visionary...
SCM Invests in New Branches and Technology Centers Worldwide
ITALY – SCM, one of the leading global players in woodworking technologies, continues to invest in key markets with the launch of new branches and state-of-the-art Technology Centers. These developments aim to give customers direct access to innovative...
IMA Schelling Launches Advanced Drilling Solutions for Furniture Manufacturing
GERMANY – IMA Schelling, a global leader in wood processing and automation, is redefining drilling technology in the furniture manufacturing sector with a new range of machines focused on precision, flexibility, and automation. The lineup includes the IMAGIC HP,...
Otto Mayer Maschinenfabrik Celebrates 75 years of Innovation
GERMANY — Otto Mayer Maschinenfabrik GmbH, a renowned name in woodworking and metal processing machinery, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025. Founded in 1950 in Loßburg-Lombach, Black Forest, Mayer has evolved from a local woodworking equipment manufacturer...
Renewed Leadership in Italian Woodworking Machinery Sector
ITALY – On July 3, 2025, Acimall, the Italian association representing woodworking and furniture technology manufacturers, held its General Assembly to appoint new board members for the 2025–2027 term. The new leadership aims to reinforce Italy’s strategic...
Homag Launches EUR 40 Million Expansion
GERMANY – Homag Group has broken ground on a new customer center and modern company restaurant at its Schopfloch headquarters, part of a EUR 40 million investment. CEO Dr. Daniel Schmitt highlighted the site’s global importance, stating it will serve...
Siempelkamp Appoints New Head of Service Unit
GERMANY – Effective July 1, 2025, Dr. Stephan Niggeschmidt will take over as CEO of the Service Business Unit at Siempelkamp Group, and join the Management Board of Siempelkamp Holding. He succeeds Stefan Wissing, who is set to retire at the end of the year...
Dieffenbacher strengthens its presence in Southeast Asia
THAILAND – German wood based panels machinery and plant manufacturer Dieffenbacher has significantly expanded its presence in Thailand by enlarging its spare parts warehouse in Bangkok, opened in 2020, with a new office and additional local staff to better...
Altendorf Group Restructures Leadership Team
GERMANY – The Altendorf Group, a global leader in premium woodworking machinery, has announced a strategic restructuring of its leadership team to further align with evolving customer needs and market dynamics. The new executive team is composed of...
Homag Celebrates a Decade of Innovation in Robotic Panel Cutting
GERMANY – Homag, a global leader in woodworking technology, marks ten years of breakthrough innovation in robotic panel cutting with the launch of its latest solution: the Sawteq S-200 flexTec. This new model offers a cost-effective, automated panel cutting solution...
Massimo Potenza Steps Down as Biesse CEO
ITALY – Biesse , global leader in manufacturing machinery and software solutions for processing wood and other materials, has officially announced the resignation of Dr. Massimo Potenza from his roles as Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, and...
