GERMANY – At LIGNA 2025, held from May 26–30 in Hannover, Siempelkamp not only unveiled its latest innovations for the wood-based panel industry but also introduced a major brand transformation under the slogan #WeAreOneSiempelkamp. The company has moved to a...
Biesse Impresses at Ligna with Launch of Technic Brand and Multimaterial Vision
ITALY – Biesse, the global leader in advanced machinery for wood, glass, and stone processing, concluded a successful participation at Ligna 2025, held in Hannover from May 26 to 30, where it unveiled its entirely renewed product portfolio for the first time. Located...
Biesse Expands U.S. Presence with Key Integration
ITALY – Biesse S.p.A., a global leader in machinery and technology solutions for processing wood, glass, stone, metal, and advanced materials, has completed the business integration of U.S.-based companies GMM USA Inc., Bavelloni America Inc., and Techni...
EUR 900 Million in 2024 Revenue and New Leadership for SCM
GERMANY – Amid the dynamic setting of Ligna 2025, the leading global trade fair for the woodworking industry, SCM Group S.p.A., a leading producer of woodworking technology, has officially appointed its new Board of Directors for the 2025–2027 term and approved...
Sunds Fibertech Expands with Two Strategic Acquisitions
SWEDEN – Sunds Fibertech, a leading provider of machinery and services to the panelboard industry, is significantly expanding its environmental systems business through two strategic acquisitions. On May 21, Sunds Fibertech signed an agreement to acquire Advanced...
B. Maier Now Operates as Dieffenbacher Bielefeld
GERMANY – B. Maier Zerkleinerungstechnik GmbH, a long-standing name in wood processing technology, is now operating under the new name Dieffenbacher Bielefeld GmbH. The change reflects a deeper integration with the Dieffenbacher Group, which has owned the...
European MDF Recycling Project Enters Final Phase
GERMANY – On April 29 and 30, partners of the EU-funded EcoReFibre project met at Dieffenbacher’s headquarters in Eppingen, Germany, to review progress and plan the next steps in developing recycling processes for end-of-life fiberboards. Supported by EUR 12 million...
Gemma Group’s Aluminium Division Now Part of Scm Group
ITALY – As of May 1, 2025, the business unit of Gemma Group specializing in aluminium extrusion solutions has officially become part of the Scm Group, a global leader in industrial machinery and automation. This strategic move strengthens Scm Group’s position in...
Biesse sales fall 21.7% in 1Q-2025
ITALY – Biesse Group , a global leader in woodworking machinery and automation solutions for furniture and material processing industries, reported consolidated revenues of EUR 153.3 million for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q-2025), a 21.7% decrease compared to the EUR...
Homag Expects Demand to Rebound after Solid First Quarter
GERMANY – In the first quarter of 2025, the Homag Group reported stable order intake and sales compared to the same period last year, with improved earnings driven by cost reductions and a strong performance in the service segment. However, signs of a broader...
Unilin’s Osiris Technology Receives European Patent Approval
BELGIUM – Unilin Technologies, the intellectual property arm of Unilin, has been awarded European patent EP 4114629 for Osiris, its innovative recycling technology that recovers wood fibers from waste fiberboards (MDF). The technology represents a breakthrough in...
The Future of Wood Panel Production with Siempelkamp
GERMANY – Siempelkamp will present its latest innovations for the wood-based panels industry at Ligna 2025 in Hanover under the motto “Smart. Sustainable. Siempelkamp.” The company will spotlight advancements in digitalization, automation, and resource efficiency at...
