GERMANY – IMA Klessmann GmbH started with the construction of an additional production hall at the beginning of October 2016. The new production facilities with a total area of 3,328 m² will serve at the full-range supplier solely for the assembly, installation and initial commissioning of fully automatic digital facilities for batch size 1 production and should be ready for use in June 2017.
ITALY – According to the Italian Woodworking Machinery and Tools Manufacturers’ Association (Acimall), orders for woodworking machines in the third quarter of this year rose by a remarkable 18.3 percent compared to the same period in 2015.
GERMANY – The Homag Group, the global leader in furniture manufacturing machinery and technology, reported sales of EUR 277.5 million for 3Q-2016, up 6.8% from EUR 259.8 million in 3Q-2015.
COLOMBIA – Cubrecol Ltda., edge and surfaces distributor for the furniture industry, and Tekandina SAS, distributor of machinery, tools and technology solutions for the wood processing industry, announced their integration under the Cubrecol brand.
ARGENTINA – Argentinian imports of Italian woodworking machinery reached USD 7,205,567 in the January – September (9M) period compared to USD 4,373,846 in the same period 2015.
FRANCE – SCM Group will is to participate in the Eurobois trade fair from 15 to 18 November in Lyon, displaying its latest products at a 400 sq m stand (Stand 2L72).
ITALY – The Biesse Group, one of the main global suppliers of woodworking machinery and technology, reported consolidated sales for the 3Q-2016 of EUR 152.7 million an increase of 27.7% compared to 3Q-2015 (EUR 119.6 million).
TURKEY – One year after the opening of Biesse Turkey, the commitment of the Italian machinery manufacturer to the Turkish market was greatly rewarded by customers.
ITALY – Italian MDF and furniture manufacturer Fantoni, ordered a complete energy plant from also Italian ITI Engineering of Cremona.
GERMANY – Siempelkamp, the German based plant manufacturer for the wood-based materials industry, received in September the largest order in the company’s history.
ITALY – More than 3,000 registered visitors from all over the world came to the Pesaro Biesse Group Campus from 13-15 October to take part in the traditional three-day event dedicated to the technological innovations at the service of those who work with wood and advanced materials.
SWITZERLAND – The Eumabois General Assembly, hosted on the 8th and 9th of September in Luzern by the Swiss Association, elected the new Board as follows:
