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Schattdecor and Fine Decor End Partnership
GERMANY – Schattdecor and Fine Decor are concluding their partnership, with Schattdecor SE selling its 50% stake to Fine Decor founder Hasan Sekmann.
Xiangsheng and Siempelkamp Finalize Contract for New Particleboard Line
CHINA – Guangxi Xiangsheng Household Material Technology Co., Ltd. and Siempelkamp have agreed on a contract for a new state of the art particleboard line.
New Machinery Manufacturers Association Formation Led by Acimall
New Furniture Testing Lab Opens in Guadalajara
MEXICO – SGS has launched a state-of-the-art furniture testing lab in Guadalajara, Mexico, expanding its capacity for consumer product testing in the region.
Weinig Holz-Her Canada Switches to Direct Sales
CANADA – Weinig Holz-Her Canada (WHHCA), a leader in solid wood and wooden panel processing solutions, has shifted its sales strategy in Ontario from dealership to direct sales.
Ravensberger Holz and Homag Achieve Significant Automation Advancement
GERMANY – Ravensberger Holz GmbH in Bielefeld, Germany, has achieved a significant milestone with the installation of a CNC drilling and routing center featuring robotic handling, marking a major advance in automation and digitalization in the wooden panel processing industry.
Ingka Group Advances Ambitious Climate Goals
NETHERLANDS – Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has strengthened its climate targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which have been validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Metsä Group and Andritz Start Pioneering CO2 Capture Research
FINLAND – Metsä Group is collaborating with the technology company Andritz to explore integrating carbon capture into its bioproduct mill, potentially pioneering a global first.
Innovative Workplace Solutions Unveiled by Hettich
GERMANY – At the recent architect@work trade fair in Munich on June 5th and 6th, Hettich, a global leading fittings manufacturer, unveiled its latest innovation: “RoomSpin,”.
Schattdecor Present at ForMobile 2024
BRAZIL – After two years since its last presentation at ForMóbile, which highlighted the transformation of environments in the post-pandemic era, Schattdecor, a global leader in the decorative paper printing industry, is ready to participate in the 2024 edition.
Alvaro Gonzalez Named Garnica CEO
SPAIN – Garnica, a leading manufacturer of premium sustainable plywood, has appointed Álvaro Gonzalez as the new CEO, effective May 13.
Wilsonart Highlights Nonflammable Adhesive Solutions Following EPA Chemical Ban
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Sicam 2024 Exhibitor List Now Accessible Online
ITALY – The exhibitor directory for Sicam 2024 is now available online, offering a preview ten months ahead of the event scheduled from October 15th to 18th. Easily accessible with a click, this comprehensive list showcases companies participating in the fifteenth edition of the International Fair of Components, Accessories, and Semi-finished Products for the Furniture Industry.
Ecuadorian Imports of Decorative Paper Experience a 34.5% Decline in 2023
ECUADOR – The total value of decorative paper imports for wood panel surfaces in Ecuador amounted to USD 31.94 million in 2023. This represented a noticeable decrease of 34.5%% compared to the previous year (2022: USD 48.81 million).
Sharp Decline in Brazilian Particleboard Exports in 2023
BRAZIL – The value of Brazilian particleboard (PB/MDP) exports in 2023 reached USD 80.74 million, marking a substantial drop of 25.9% compared to the USD 108.94 million exported in the previous year.
CAF Invests USD 25 million in Reforestation in Latin America
Ecuadorian Particleboard Exports Decline 8.9% in 2023
ECUADOR – Ecuador witnessed an 8.9% decline in the export value of particleboard (PB/MDP) in 2023, totaling USD 198.16 million (2022: USD 217.54 million).
Brazilian Wooden Furniture Exports See a 14.3% Decline in 2023
BRAZIL – The export of wooden furniture from Brazil encountered a significant decrease of 14.3% in 2023, totaling USD 561.77 million compared to the USD 655.66 million recorded in 2022.
Chilean Particleboard Exports up 15.5% in 10M-2023
CHILE – The value of Chilean particleboard exports (PB/MDP) in the first ten months of 2023 (10M-2023) was USD 90.27 million which represented an increase of 15.5% compared to the same period last year (10M-2022: USD 78.18 million).
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