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Frederik Meyer Becomes Eumabois President
BELGIUM - Frederik Meyer has been appointed the new president of Eumabois, the European Federation representing woodworking machinery manufacturers. Meyer brings nearly three decades of experience in woodworking technology to his new role. A graduate in Wood...
MDF Recovery New Member of the Composite Panel Association
USA - MDF Recovery, a leader in innovative recycling solutions for MDF, has officially joined the Composite Panel Association (CPA). This milestone strengthens its position within the global composite panel and decorative surfaces industries. The CPA represents over...
CSIL Publishes a New Edition of “The Furniture Industry in Europe”
ITALY - Europe, the world’s second-largest furniture market with a consumption value of EUR 106 billion, remains a key player in global production and trade. However, according to a recent CSIL report, the sector faced significant challenges in 2024, with most...
Ruben Desmet Elected EPLF President
BELGIUM - The European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) has entered a new era with the election of Ruben Desmet (Unilin) as president and Fabian Kölliker (Swiss Krono Group) as a new board member. This follows the departure of Max von Tippelskirch (Swiss Krono...
Slight Increase in Peruvian Particleboard Imports in 2024
PERU - Peru's particleboard / MDP imports from January to December 2024 totaled USD 139.62 million, reflecting a 3.8% increase compared to USD 134.46 million in 2023. This growth was driven by a mix of changes in importer performance and shifts in supply sources....
Taiwan Achieves 100% FSC Certification for Public Forests
TAIWAN - Taiwan has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve 100% Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for its public forests, covering nearly 1.6 million hectares—71.5% of the country’s total forest area. The Forestry and Nature...
Matthias Bulla Appointed President of Grass America
USA - Matthias Bulla has officially taken on the role of President at Grass America, effective January 1, 2025, marking a key milestone as the company advances its growth and innovation strategy. Bulla succeeds Tom Kipp, who held the position for nearly 12 years, from...
Fiplasto Expands with Acquisition of Cuyoplacas
ARGENTINA - Fiplasto, recently acquired by a group of investors, has completed its first major acquisition by purchasing 81.83% of Cuyoplacas, a Mendoza-based manufacturer of "Platinum" branded furniture and melamine particleboards. This acquisition will enhance...
Significant Recognition for Sonae Arauco in Germany
GERMANY – Sonae Arauco, the international wood-based panel manufacturer with four production sites in Germany, has been awarded the prestigious “hagebau Champion 2024” title in the Carpentry + Joinery Specialist Trade Industry. This honor recognizes the company’s...
Rolls-Royce Powers Egypt’s First Rice Straw MDF Plant
EGYPT - Rolls-Royce has installed ten mtu gas gensets at the Egyptian Wood Technology Company’s (Wotech) production plant in northern Egypt. The facility, which has no access to the public grid, relies entirely on the 20-cylinder mtu gensets, providing a total output...
Koleksiyon Chooses Välinge’s Innovative Click Technology
TURKEY - Turkish furniture manufacturer Koleksiyon Mobilya A.Ş., one of the largest in the country, has chosen Välinge Innovation’s groundbreaking Threespine Click Furniture Technology to elevate their product line with innovative, easy-to-assemble furniture. “We are...
Chile’s Wooden Furniture Imports Rise 25.4% in 10M-2024
CHILE - Chile’s wooden furniture imports totaled USD 104.95 million from January to October 2024 (10M-2024), marking a 25.4% increase compared to same period of the previous year. Brazil remained the top supplier country with USD 35.74 million, up 14.8%, followed...
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European Commission Proposes One-Year Delay on Deforestation Regulation
BELGIUM - The European Commission announced a proposed one-year delay for a law banning imports linked to deforestation (EUDR), responding to widespread concerns from industries and governments worldwide. While the law is seen as a crucial measure in the fight against...
Strong Growth in Colombian Decor Paper imports
COLOMBIA - Colombia's imports of decor paper for wooden panels have seen a strong increase in the first half of 2024 (6M-2024), totaling USD 11,056,148, a 42.1% rise compared to USD 7,781,687 during the same period in 2023. Brazil remains the largest supplier country,...
Spanish Furniture Sector Sees Stable International Sales in 6M-2024
SPAIN - International sales in the Spanish furniture sector remain nearly unchanged in 6M-2024 from the same period last year, showing a slight increase of 0.9%, totaling EUR 1.54 billion. Meanwhile, Spanish furniture imports have risen by 3.4% during the first half...
European Associations Call for Delay in EUDR Implementation
BELGIUM - On September 25, 2024, 29 European associations, including the European Panel Federation (EPF), the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois), and the European Timber Trade Federation, released a joint statement urging a delay in the...
VDMA Lowers 2024 Woodworking Machinery Forecast
GERMANY – VDMA (German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association) Woodworking Machinery has retracted its forecast for 2024, expecting a 15% decline in production, down to EUR 3.6 billion in Germany. This follows a record EUR 4.2 billion in 2023. With 3,600...
Mixed Latam Plywood Imports Growth in 2023
COLOMBIA - Plywood imports in Latin America during 2023 have shown a mixed picture. Despite a slight decline in overall imports compared to 2022, some countries have experienced significant changes in their figures. According to data from Sisduan, total plywood...
Brazil Calls for EU to Reevaluate Deforestation Import Ban
BRAZIL – Brazil government authorities urge the European Commission to reconsider its anti-deforestation rules, which could impact its exports by nearly USD 15 billion. The EU's 2022 legislation bans imports from deforested areas after 2022, effective December 30,...
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