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Peru’s Particleboard Imports Decline in First Half 2024
PERU – In the first half of 2024 (6M-2024), Peru experienced a notable decrease in its imports of particleboard / MDP, with total import values falling by 16.9% compared to the same period in 2023.
Kleiberit do Brasil Recognized for Sustainable Business Culture
BRAZIL – Following four days of intense networking and business activities from June 30th to July 3rd, 2024, the 10th edition of ForMóbile 2024 concluded, solidifying its status as a leading event in South America and a crucial platform for sector companies like Kleiberit.
Wilsonart Gains USDA Biobased Product Certification
USA – Wilsonart, a global leader in decorative surfaces, has earned the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Certified Biobased Product Label for its High Pressure Laminate (HPL), which contains 70% biobased content derived from renewable natural resources.
HOMAG Treff 2024 Set for September 24 to 27
GERMANY – This year, the well-known Homag Treff event returns to two locations in southern Germany: Schopfloch and Holzbronn.
New Catas Website Ensures Authenticity of Test Reports
ITALY – Certification body Catas has launched verify.catas.com to combat the misuse of its name through fraudulent or altered test reports.
Omnova Films and Laminates Rebranded to Surteco
USA – Omnova Films and Laminates will rebrand as Surteco effective August 1, 2024, following Surteco’s acquisition of Omnova in 2023. This change marks a strategic shift towards operational consolidation and a unified brand identity.
Manufacturers of Wood Based Panels Gather for Dieffenbacher’s First Technology Symposium
GERMANY – More than 80 global wood-based panel manufacturers gathered at the NH Collection Hotel in Heidelberg, Germany, July 2-4, 2024, for the first Dieffenbacher Technology Symposium.
Central America Sees Significant Growth in Wooden Furniture Imports
CENTRAL AMERICA – During the first four months of 2024, Central America experienced robust growth in the importation of wooden furniture, reflecting a strong demand for these products across the region.
CabinetWorks to Close Two Manufacturing Plants
USA – Cabinetworks Group, the largest privately owned cabinet maker in the U.S., recently announced the closure of its manufacturing facilities in Marshall and Jefferson, Texas.
Blum Reports Stable Turnover Compared to Previous Year
AUSTRIA – Blum, headquartered in Höchst, Austria, will close the 2023/2024 financial year on June 30, 2024 with a turnover of EUR 2.29 billion, marking a slight decrease of -1.2% compared to the previous financial year.
Strong Increase of Brazilian Particleboard Exports in 5M-2024
BRAZIL – Brazil’s exports of Particleboard / MDP (Medium Density Particleboard) from January to May 2024 showed significant growth compared to the same period in 2023.
New FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru
PERU – FSC is pleased to announce the official publication of the new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru, which covers all categories of Management Units in natural forests and plantations, including small and low intensity managed forests, as well as Non-Timber Forest Products.
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Industry 5.0 Takes Center Stage at Xylexpo 2024
ITALY – From May 21 to 24, 2024, Xylexpo will be held in Halls 1 and 3 of FieraMilano Rho. The biennial event, focused on wood and woodworking machinery, has already attracted more than 260 exhibitors, with a third of them coming from the international scene.
German Kitchen Furniture Sales Declining in Early 2024
GERMANY – According to the latest data from the Verband der Deutschen Küchenmöbelindustrie (VdDK), the German kitchen furniture industry has experienced a notable downturn in sales in first months 2024.
Fimma Brasil 2025 Begins Space Commercialization
BRAZIL – One of the world’s largest furniture sector fairs, the International Fair of Suppliers for the Wood and Furniture Production Chain (Fimma Brasil), occurs in Bento Gonçalves.
Services Account for 25% of Total Machinery Sector Turnover
ITALY – The comprehensive insights from the “Digital Servitisation in the Machinery Sector” observatory carried out by Digital Industries World and presented on April 11th, 2024, offer a detailed understanding of the significance of service activities within the machinery sector’s economic landscape.
Strong Increase in Brazilian Particleboard Exports in 1Q-2024
BRAZIL – In the first quarter of 2024 (1Q-2024), the value of Brazil’s exports of particleboard (PB/MDP) totaled USD 30.67 million, marking a notable increase of 35.3% compared to the same period in the previous year, when exports amounted to USD 22.67 million.
Tropical Forest Deforestation Decreased in 2023
USA – In 2023, tropical forest conservation saw positive developments as deforestation rates declined, with Brazil and Colombia achieving significant reductions in primary forest loss.
CIFF Guangzhou 2024, Exhibitor and Visitor Records
CHINA – In March 2024, CIFF Guangzhou achieved a remarkable milestone, boasting its highest number of exhibitors and visitors to date.
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