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Vietnam Top Buyer of Chinese Woodworking Machinery
CHINA – According to data from the Acimall Studies Office based on ISTAT figures, China’s exports of woodworking machinery (excluding tools) reached EUR 2.52 billion in 2024, marking a 9.3% increase compared to 2023. Vietnam became China’s top...
Sunds Fibertech to Install Resin Injection System at Korean MDF Plant
SOUTH KOREA – Sunds Fibertech has signed an agreement with Unidbtplus to install its advanced Internal Resin Injection System at Unidbtplus’ MDF manufacturing facility in South Korea. This next-generation technology is expected to...
Italian Wooden Panel Manufacturers Profitable Despite Challenges
ITALY – The latest financial data available for Italy's top wood-based panel companies (2023) reveals a year of mixed results. According to Acimall studies office, many companies faced revenue declines, though some managed to remain profitable. Media Profili, the...
MDF Manufacturer Teams Up with Andritz to Boost Fiber Quality
INDIA – Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd. has successfully commissioned a new pressurized refining system supplied by international technology group Andritz at its medium-density fiberboard (MDF) production facility in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. The new line has already produced...
Salone del Mobile 2025 Draws Over 300,000 Visitors
ITALY – Despite global economic challenges, the 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano welcomed 302,548 attendees underscoring the event’s international significance. The fair showcased 2,103 exhibitors from 37 countries, reinforced by a strong cultural program and...
Rev-A-Shelf Becomes Global Distributor for InnovaShelf
USA – Rev-A-Shelf, a leader in kitchen storage and organization, has announced a strategic partnership with InnovaShelf, a respected manufacturer known for its innovative shelving hardware. Under this agreement, Rev-A-Shelf will become the exclusive worldwide...
Arauco Starts Sucuriú Project in Brazil
BRAZIL – Arauco has officially launched its Sucuriú Project with the groundbreaking ceremony of a new pulp plant in Inocência, Mato Grosso do Sul. This marks the start of the largest investment in the company’s history, valued at USD 4.6 billion. Once...
Interprint USA Names New CEO
USA – Interprint USA has announced key leadership changes. Bill Hines Jr., the current Managing Director, will step down and take on an advisory role starting June 1, 2025. Manoj Vengalil, who has been with the company since 2003, has been promoted to CEO. Vengalil,...
Novopan Opens New Experience Center in Peru
ECUADOR – Novopan, the leading exporter of particleboard in Latin America, has inaugurated a new Pelikano Experience Center in Trujillo, Peru, reinforcing its regional expansion strategy and commitment to innovation in interior design and construction....
Lowe’s Acquires Artisan Design for USD 1.3 Billion
USA – U.S. home improvement retailer Lowe’s has agreed to acquire Artisan Design Group (ADG) from The Sterling Groupfor USD 1.3 billion, expanding its professional customer offerings. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ADG...
Sustainable Production Focus at Ligna 2025 in Hannover
GERMANY – Ligna 2025 will take place in Hannover from May 26 to 30 in a challenging environment marked by new U.S. tariffs and international counter measures affecting several industries, including woodworking. Despite these obstacles, Ligna has always proven to be a...
SCM Group Among Italian Companies with Highest Number of Patents
ITALY – SCM Group, a global leader in processing technologies, has secured its place among the top 15 Italian companies for patent applications in 2024, as revealed by the European Patent Office’s (EPO) Patent Index and reported by Corriere.it. Marco Mancini, CEO...
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Vietnam Top Buyer of Chinese Woodworking Machinery
CHINA – According to data from the Acimall Studies Office based on ISTAT figures, China’s exports of woodworking machinery (excluding tools) reached EUR 2.52 billion in 2024, marking a 9.3% increase compared to 2023. Vietnam became China’s top...
Salone del Mobile 2025 Draws Over 300,000 Visitors
ITALY – Despite global economic challenges, the 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano welcomed 302,548 attendees underscoring the event’s international significance. The fair showcased 2,103 exhibitors from 37 countries, reinforced by a strong cultural program and...
Sustainable Production Focus at Ligna 2025 in Hannover
GERMANY – Ligna 2025 will take place in Hannover from May 26 to 30 in a challenging environment marked by new U.S. tariffs and international counter measures affecting several industries, including woodworking. Despite these obstacles, Ligna has always proven to be a...
Colombia’s Furniture Exports Drop in Early 2025
COLOMBIA – Colombia’s wooden furniture exports for the period of January and February 2025 have experienced a 14.7% decline compared to the same period in 2024. Exports totaled USD 7.67 million in 2025, down from USD 8.99 million in the first two months of 2024. While...
Ecuador’s Particleboard Exports Down 9.1% in First Two Months 2025
ECUADOR – Ecuador's particleboard and medium-density particleboard (MDP) exports experienced a notable decline in the first two months of 2025, falling by 9.1% compared to the same period in 2024. Total export revenues reached USD 30.97 million between January and...
U.S. Wooden Furniture Imports Rise 6.6% in 2024
USA – The United States imported a total of USD 13.5 billion in wooden furniture in 2024, reflecting a 6.6% increase over 2023. This growth was driven primarily by Vietnam, which strengthened its position as the top supplier with USD 5.54...
Top Wood Product Firms Hold Ground in 2024
USA – The 2024 FDMC 300 report reveals a stable year for North America's top 300 wood products manufacturers, with a mix of sales growth, slight declines, and many companies maintaining their performance. Several companies exited the list, while a few new names...
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