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CSIL Highlights Shifts and Consolidation in Europe’s RTA Furniture Sector
ITALY – According to a recent CSIL report, the ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture sector in Europe now represents an estimated EUR 15.5 billion, accounting for nearly 20% of the total furniture market. From 2019 to 2024, it recorded an average annual growth of...
Cantisa’s Thick Wood Edgebanding Gains Popularity in Latin America
ESPAÑA – Spanish company Cantisa, a specialist in premium edgebanding, is making strong inroads into Latin America with its high-quality products. Among them, the thick wood edgeband has emerged as the top choice for manufacturers of high-end veneered furniture,...
Munksjö Expands Decor Paper Capacity in Brazil
BRAZIL – Munksjö, a leading global manufacturer of décor paper, has successfully started up its modernized PM7 paper machine at its Caieiras plant, located in the São Paulo metropolitan region. This marks the completion of the company’s largest investment in...
Massimo Potenza Steps Down as Biesse CEO
ITALY – Biesse , global leader in manufacturing machinery and software solutions for processing wood and other materials, has officially announced the resignation of Dr. Massimo Potenza from his roles as Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, and...
Impress Unveils “I’M Yours” at Interzum 2025
GERMANY – Impress Group , a leading manufacturer of decorative surfaces, had a strong presence at Interzum 2025, the leading global trade fair for furniture and interior design suppliers, held in Cologne, Germany. www.julianhuke.com The company introduced its...
Egger Haus Network Opens First Store In Bolivia
BOLIVIA – Egger Haus marked a new milestone in its regional growth with the opening of its first store in Bolivia on June 12, in partnership with Cominma. Located at Av. Beijing 2744 in Cochabamba, Egger Haus Cominma becomes the 43rd location of this specialized...
Colombian Particleboard Imports Down 23.3% in 1Q-2025
COLOMBIA – In the first quarter of 2025 (1Q-2025), Colombia’s particleboard imports fell sharply by 23.3% compared to the same period in 2024. The total value imported from January to March reached approximately USD 30.7 million, down from USD 40 million the...
Precious Woods to Double Brazilian Operations
BRAZIL – Swiss timber company Precious Woods, a global leader in sustainable management of tropical forests, plans to double its operational area in Brazil, where it currently manages around 575,000 hectares in the state of Amazonas. In 2024, its Brazilian...
Siempelkamp Unifies Global Identity
GERMANY – At LIGNA 2025, held from May 26–30 in Hannover, Siempelkamp not only unveiled its latest innovations for the wood-based panel industry but also introduced a major brand transformation under the slogan #WeAreOneSiempelkamp. The company has moved to a...
CSIL: Global Furniture Trade Recovers Slightly, Outlook Worsens
ITALY – The global furniture trade experienced a modest rebound in 2024, following a 9% contraction in 2023, according to the latest “World Furniture Outlook 2025/2026” report released by CSIL (Centre for Industrial Studies). After years of strong growth, the...
Välinge and Covestro Launch Formaldehyde-Free Innovation
SWEDEN – Välinge Innovation is advancing its leadership in flooring and furniture innovation with a major technological breakthrough developed in collaboration with Covestro, a global leader in high-performance polymer materials. The two companies have created a...
Corona to Exit Falabella Joint Ventures in Colombia
COLOMBIA – Colombian conglomerate Organización Corona has formally submitted a Voluntary Exit Notification to Grupo Falabella, activating a mechanism outlined in their shareholders’ agreements. The notification signals Corona’s decision to sell its minority...
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Google Unveils First Mass Timber Office in California
USA - Google has unveiled its first office building constructed using mass timber, located at 1265 Borregas in Sunnyvale, California. The five-story building, designed with sustainability in mind, is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 96% compared to a traditional...
Ecuador’s Particleboard Exports Grow 15.6% in September
ECUADOR - In September 2024, Ecuador’s particleboard exports reached USD 18.2 million FOB, marking a 15.6% increase from the previous year. The primary destination countries for Ecuadorian exports were Colombia, Peru, and Panama. Exports to Colombia grew by 24.8% to...
Ligna 2025 More Than 105,000 sqm Already Booked
GERMANY - In its 50th anniversary year, Ligna reflects on its origins, which began in 1975 when it branched off from Hannover Messe during the oil crisis to become an independent trade fair. Now, half a century later, the woodworking and wood processing industry is...
Robot Adoption in Factories Accelerates Worldwide
GERMANY - Robot adoption in factories worldwide continues to accelerate. In 2023, the global average robot density reached a record 162 robots per 10,000 employees—more than double the 74 units recorded seven years ago, according to the World Robotics 2024 report by...
European Parliament Vote Confirms Delay of EUDR Implementation
BELGIUM - The European Parliament has voted to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year. Originally set to take effect on December 30, 2024, the law will now apply from December 30, 2025, for large companies, and June 30, 2026, for small businesses....
Hendrik Rawe Appointed New Department Head at Deutsche Messe
GERMANY - As of November 1, 2024, Hendrik Rawe (34) has assumed the position of head of the “LIGNA, INTERSCHUTZ, parts2clean, and SurfaceTechnology GERMANY” department at Deutsche Messe. He will report to Arno Reich, Senior Vice President of the “Trade Fair &...
Dieffenbacher Receives Order for OSB plant in Chile
CHILE - Chilean company Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. (Arauco), the world’s second-largest wood panel manufacturer, has commissioned Dieffenbacher to supply an OSB plant to replace an existing MDF line at its Trupan site in Cholguán, Bío-Bío region. The plant is...
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