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Novopan Orders an Energy Plant from Dieffenbacher
ECUADOR – Dieffenbacher has secured an important order from Novopan del Ecuador for a 30 MW energy plant featuring reciprocating grate technology to burn waste wood.
EU Commission Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Chinese Decor Paper Imports
BELGIUM – The EU Commission has initiated anti-dumping proceedings against decor paper imports from China. A corresponding publication was made in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Sonae Arauco Introduces Innovative Digital Plant Model
GERMANY – Sonae Arauco, one of the world’s most relevant companies for engineered wood solutions, is at the forefront of Industry 5.0, integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, and virtual reality to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency.
First Edition of interzum forum Italy Received Visitors From 52 Countries
ITALY -The inaugural interzum forum Italy, held in Bergamo, concluded with remarkable success. This biennial event, a new addition to the global calendar of furniture and interior design gatherings, brought together industry professionals worldwide.
Microsoft to Purchase 8 million Carbon Credits from BTG Pactual in Record Deal
USA – BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG) has recently forged a transformative partnership with Microsoft, poised to deliver 8 million tons of carbon offset credits by 2043.
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).
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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).
Homag to Participate in FIMMA + Maderalia in May 2024
SPAIN – Homag España is confirmed to exhibit at the 2024 edition of FIMMA + Maderalia, scheduled from May 14-17, 2024, as announced by the event organizers.
Argolite AG Becomes Part of the Swiss Krono Group
SWITZERLAND – Founded in 1937, Willisau-based company Argolite AG has been a leading producer of laminate panels since 1953. With 80 employees, it is the sole Swiss manufacturer of HPL (High Pressure Laminates) meeting the EN438 quality standard.
US Wooden Furniture Imports Down 26.5% in 9M-2023
USA- The United States wooden furniture imports reached USD 9.4 billion in the first nine months of 2023 (9M-2023). This represented a 26.5% decrease compared to the USD 12.8 billion imported in the same period of 2023.
Klabin Acquires Arauco’s Forestry Operation in Paraná, Brazil
BRAZIL – Klabin, the largest producer and exporter of packaging paper and sustainable paper packaging solutions in Brazil, has declared the acquisition of Arauco’s forestry operation in Paraná.
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